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City Commission, San£ord, Florida, July .8.. at. 8 P M.
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in regular session at the
City Hall in the City of Sar~ oral, Florida, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. July 8, 1957.
Present: Commissioner David M. Gatchel, Mayor
" Earl Hlgginbotham
" F.D. Scott
# Merle W. Warner
# A.L. Wilson
City Attorney W. C. Hutchis~, Jr.,
City Manager W. E. Knowles
Deputy City Clerk H. N. Tatum, Jr.,
0hief of Police R. G. Williams
Absent: City Clerk H. N. Sayer
Meeting called to order by the Chairman.
On motion of Commissioner Hlgglnbotham, Seconded by Commissioner Warner, and carried
minutes of regular meeting of June 25, 1957, approved.
Consideration next given to a copy of a letter received from Mr. David B. Lee, State
Board of Health Office in Tallahassee, directed to Mr. George H. Garrison, developer of propose
sub-division between 20th Street and 25th Street west ~f the City, in which Mr. Lee Stated his
agency could not consider app?oval of the project until such time as the City has taken defini,
and decisive action relative to the construction of adequate s swage treatment facilities. Mr.
Garrison stated that the land is worthless as a sub-division unless his project can tie into
the City sewer system, in view that an interim treatment plant would cost approximately $10,00C
extra over the proposed collection system and lifts pumps for the first projected 101 homes.
Mr. James Russ, Attorney for Mr. Garrison, pointed out that the City Manager had
written a letter to Mr. Garrison advising of the City's approval for his project to connect
to the City's water and sewer utilities, and therefore, at least, the city had a moral obligat]
to contact Mr. Lee in order to assist Mr. Garrison in obtaining approval for this project.
Mr. John Krlder, County Commissioner, stated that he felt that if a definite com-
mitment could be made to Mr. Lee as to the time of construction that he would approve this
present prop osed expansion.
The commission expressed thelrd eslre for this type sub-division and for the con-
tinued increased development of the f~lnge weas around t he c Ity, and thai the growth of the
0ity was bel~ stymied by Mr. Lee's disapproval set forth in his letter. Also, it was brought
out that in anticipation of any annexation, large capital outlays will be needed for utility
services for these areas, and if revenues are tied up in financing a disposal plant, funds
would, not be available for this expansion.
After considerable discussion, moved by Commissioner Higginbotha~, secorded by
Commissioner Scott, and ~arried, that the City's fiscal agent, Mr. Wilson Holt of Go, body
& Company, be instructed to furnish a feasibility report regarding the financing of the con-
struotton of a sewage disposal plant, and after receipt of same, to arrange a meeting with Mr.
David B. Lee, of the State Board of Health, in order to seek his cooperation with Mr. Garrison
and other developers interested in the growth of Sanford.
The following recommendation next submitted from the Zoning and Planning Comm~ssio~:
(a) Rezone from R-2 (Multiple-Family) to C-N (.Commercial-Retail Nelghbo~-
hood Shopping) the property d escribsd as Lots 23 ~thru 29 and Lots
3? th~u $3, Pine Heights.
(b) Rezone from R-2 (Multiple-Family) to C-1 (Commercial-Retail) the
property described as Lots 30 thru 32 and lots St thru $8, Pine
He ights.
Thereupon after consideration Commission r Hlgginbotham moved that a public hearing
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accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission. Seconded by Com-
missioner Wilson and carried.
A group of service station owners and operators Were present, and with Mr. J. Videl
Jones as spokesman, presented a letter protesting any participation cf the city in the oper-
ation of a service station of the City's' lake front parking lot. Mr. Volie Williams stated
that he had presented this idea to the Commission only with the intention of raising revenue
for the City by leasing an area to an' individual or company to operate a business. The Com-
mission acknowledged the protest, and assured~ Mr. Jones that at the present, the city is not
contemplating entering into any private bus'inese.
Mr. J. A. Llvock, 2503 Sanford Avenue, next appeared, stating there was an overflow
of sewage on a vacant lot next to his pr'operty, and same' was referred ~o the attention of the
City Manager.
Upon information be'lng received that Mr. Kennedy no longer desired a permit to
operate a snack bar on his boat while docked to city props rty, Commissioner Hlgginbotham,
moved that the Citys offer to-'consider such a permit be reclnded. Seconded by Commissioner
·Warner, and carried.
Consideration next given to the appointment of a member to the Civil Service Com-
mission due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Harry Lee. Moved by Commissioner Higginbotham
seconded by Commissioner Scott, and carried, that Mr. Harry Lee be re-appointed to the position
Upon recommendation of the members of the Police Department, and on motion of Com-
missioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commissioner Warner and carried, Capt. Arnold Williams and
Sgt. Leo Rock were appointed as members to the Board of Trustees of t he Pollcemen~ Relief
and 'Pension Fund to fill the vacancies of' the policemen members.
Ooneideration next given to a request from the Jaycees for the use of the 01ty's
Park on French Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Streets to construct an information booth
and picnic grounds for tourists. This move from the present locate'on of Park Avenue and
Seminole Boulevard is felt necessary in order to be near t.he flow of traffic since French
Avenue has been designated as the primary route through the city.
After discussion, Commissioner Higginbotham moved, seconded by Commissioner Scott,
and carried, to permit the Jaycees to com truct an information booth and picnic grounds for
tourists on the above mentioned Park, subject to the approval of the plans by the City Manager.
Ordinance No. 615, entitled:
AN ORDINANG~ OF THE 0ITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 362 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAID ORDINANCE BEING AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF BANFORD,
SAID AMENDMENT T RANSFERRIN~ CERTAIN TERRITORY IN DISTRICT R-I,
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-N, COMMERCIAL RETAIL
SHIPPING DISTRICT.
introduced and placed on first reading at regular meeting of June 25, 1957, and next placed on
its final reading.
Thereupon the roll was called on the passage and adoption of said Ordinance No. 615,
the vote being as follows:
Commie sioner Gat chel Aye
" Higglnbotham Aye
" Scott Aye
" Warner Aye
" Wi 1 s o n Aye
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the Olty of Sanford,
Florida. by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 615, entitled:
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SAID AMENDMENT TRANSFERRING 0ERTAIN TERRITORY IN DISTRICT R-1
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-N COMMERCIAL RETAIL
SHOPPING DISTRi CT.
Commissioner Scott next introduced Ordinam e No. 615, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 362 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAME BEING THE ZONING 0RDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF BANFORD, BY ELIMINATING FROM PARAGRAPH 2*A
~ BECTION 5 OF SAID ORDINANCE THE LIMITATION OF TWO AUTOMOBILES
IN A PRIVATE GARAGE.
and same was placed on its first reading and read in full.
Commissioner Scott then moved the waiver of the requirement of the second reading
of said Ordinance No. 615, and that same be placed on.its final passage and adoption. Seconded
by Commissioner Warner.
Thereupon the question recurred on ~l~he waiver of the second reading, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
0ommissione r Gatchel Aye
" Hlgglnb otham Aye
# Scott Aye
" Warner Aye
" Wi i s o n Aye
Said Ordinance No. 615 was then placed on final passage and adoption, the roll was
called and the vote stands as follows:
Commissioner Gat chel Aye
# ~,. Hlgginbot ham Aye
" Soo tt Aye
" Warner Aye
# Wi 1 s on Aye
Thereupon the Chairman announced that the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida, by unanimous vote had passed and adopted said Ordinance No. 615, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 362 OF SAID CITY, AS AMENDED, SAM~
BEING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, BY
ELIMINATING FROM PARAGRAPH 2 A OF SECTION 5 OF SAID
ORDINANCE THE LIMITATION OF TWO AUTOMOBILES IN A PRIVATE
GARAGE.
Om mo~ion of Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissimer Warner, and carried, curr~
invoices and payrolls next approved, as evidenced by General Fund Sanford Atlantic National
Bank Vouchers Nos. 7300 thru 7342, General Fund Florida S~te Bank Vouchers Nos. 1811 thru
1960, Water and Sewer Revenue Fund Sanford Atlantic Bar~ Vouchers Nos. 182 thru 187, Public
Projects Fund Sanford Atlantic National Bank Vouchers Nos. 65~d 66, Public Projects Fund
Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 29 th~u 37, Water and Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund
Florida State Bank Vouchers Nos. 15 thru 23.
On recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission, and on motion of Com-
missioner Higginbotham, seconded by Commlssi oner Warner, and carried, the Commission next
authorized an ordinance to be prepared to restrict from operation of a~y Open-air or Curb Markel
within a C-N COMMERCIAL RETAIL (NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING) District.
Consideration next given to the appointment to the vacancy of the Zoning and
Planning Commission caused by the~signa~ion of Mr. Karlyle Housholder. Moved by Commissioner
Warner, Seconded by Commissioner Wilson and carried, to appoint Mr. C. W. Johnson, and if he
is not available for the position, to 'appoint Mr. Ralph Pezold for the position
Mayor Gatchel reported that he had received a complaint concerning low water pressm
at the cemetery, and same was referred to ~he attention o f the Ci~y Manager.
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'~ .. Tentative l~et for the fiscal year ~ber 1, 1957 to September 30, 1958 sub-
mitred from the Utility Department, and same was held for further consideration.
There being no further' business the meeting adjourned.
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