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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Regular Session in the
City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 7:00 O'clock P. M. on May 11, 1981.
Present:
Mayor-Commissioner Lee P. Moore
Commissioner Milton E. Smith
Commissioner Edward A. "Ned" Yancey
Commissioner David T. Fart
Commissioner Eddie O. Keith
City Attorney William L. Colbert
City Manager W. E. Knowles
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the gVening Herald
on April 21 and May 1, 1981, as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDIN~RqCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the
Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at
7:00 o'clock P. M. on May 11, 1981, to consider changes and amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida as follows:
A portion of ~hat certain property lying between Seventh Street
and Eighth Street and between Park Avenue and Magnolia Ave-
nue is proposed to be rezoned from MR-2 (Multiple-Family Res-
idential Dwelling) District to RMOI (MffLtiple-Family Resi-
dential, Office and Institutional) District. Said ~roperty
being more particularly described as follows:
Lots 9 and 10, Block 9, Tier 3, E. R. Trafford's
Map of Sanford, Plat Book 1, page 59, Public Rec-
ords of Seminole County, Florida.
Ail parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity
to be heard at said hearing.
Publish:
By order of the City Coa~ission of the City of Sanford, Florida.
H. N. Tamm, Jr.
City Clerk
April 21 and
May 1, 1981.
The Chairman announced that the Commission would hear from those persons present to
speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the proposed rezoning.
The Planning and Zoning Commission submitted a recommendation to deny the rezoning.
Mr. Carl Gutmann, 717 South Park Avenue, owner of the property, appeared to support
the request and stated the house was built as an office by Dr. Phillips in 1905/1906, and
that they had restored it to its original state. He further stated that his office use
would be compatible with other structures in the area and maintain the integrity of the
residential area. They would provide about 10 parking spaces in a landscaped area not
visible from the residential area.
Shirley Moak appeared and stated she and Sarah ijaCobson owned the property at 801
Park Avenue, across Eighth Street from Mr. Gutmann's property. She stated that it is now
less expensive to rehabilitate a structure than build a new structure, and that in order
to restore many of the old structures in this area, zoning is needed which would permit
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She also questioned Sanford's requirement of 10 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet for
professional offices when the national average is 3.3 spaces, and that surrounding cities
only require from 2.8 to 4 spaces.
Commissioner Keith moved to deny the rezoning, and to request the Planning and Zoning
Commission to consider extending the RMOI zoning on Park Avenue, south to 13th Street, and
make a recommendation to the City Co~m~ission. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
A public hearing was held in accordance with notice published in the Evening Herald
on Apri1 21 and May 1, 1981, as follows:
.NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
AMENDMENTS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES OF
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the
Commission Room in the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at
7:00 o'clock P. M. on May 11,1981, to consider.changes and amendmants
to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida as follows:
A portion of that certain property lying between 24th Place
and 25th ~igreet and between Maple Avenue and Holly Avenue
is proposed to be rezoned from SR-1 (Single-Family Residential
Dwelling) DistriCt to RMOI (Multiple-Family Residential, Of-
fice and Institutional) District. Said property'being more
particularly described as follows: '~
Lots 12 through 16, Block 13, Dreamwold, 3rd Sec-
tion, Plat Book 4, page 70, Public Records of Semi-
nole:~County, Florida.
All parties in interest~and~:eitizens shall have an opportunity
to be heard at said hearing. ·
By order of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida.
H. N. Tamm, Jr.
City Clerk~'
Publish: April 21 and May 1, 1981.
The Chairman announced that theCommission would hear from those persons present to
speak in favor of, or in.oppoSition to, the proposed rezoning.
The Planning and Zoning CoaiL~ission submitted a recommendation to approve the rezoning.
The Zoning Inspector reported that Kevin Sullivan, one:::.Of.::..i~he owners of the property,
called to request the public hearing he tabled until the next meeting.
The Mayor reported ahat the A. R. Kelly family, 701 West 24th Place,~is opposed to
the rezoning
Commissioner Yancey moved to table the public hearing until May 26, 1981. Seconded
by Commissioner Smith and carried.
Commissioner Farr moved to 'remove from table, a public hearing to consider revocation
of a Conditional Use granted to Longwood Traveler Corporation to assemble manufactured
mobile homes at 185 West Airport Boulevard. Seconded by CommisSioner Yancey and carried.
Mr. Keith McCuen, Longwood Traveler Corporation, appeared and stated that after he
talked with the City Manager about the stipulations imposed when the conditional use was
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Mr. John Mercer, S~nior Vice President and Branch Manager, State Bank of Forest City
appeared and stated that if the Longwood Traveler Corporation will continue to keep the
business and property the way it has been the past four to five days, his bank will have
no complaints.
Commissioner Farr moved to close the public hearing, Since the Longwood Traveler
Corporation is currently meeting the stipulagiOns~.imposed by the City Coi~ission for
the conditional use granted on February 23, 1981. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and
carried.
Mr. Leo Scott, 108 Winding Ridge Drive, Ramblewood Subdivision, appeared to submit
petitions containing approximately 75 signatures from residents of Ramblewood Subdivision
and froml the'BoardTM~mS~rs ~fL~J~_~THidd. e~: La~e~o~eowners)A~soci~tion~ r~eP~ng, ~ssi~t-
ance~to'cor~ec~he'~.low water p~e~sure~in their subdivisions.
,The City Manager reported that the problem is completing the loop of the Hidden
Lake/Ramblewood system to the water line on Airport Boulevard. ,The developer is con~.tr-
ucting.the line within the property and the City will tie in when it is ComPleted.
The City Manager also stated that no more permits are being issued in the area
until lines are constructed and looped.
Request submitted from the Seminole Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 4300 South
Orlando Drive, Sanford, fOr an extension to place a~'~m°bite~:ih°me at that location.
Commissioner Keith moved to authorize same for one year, with the same stipulations
imposed when granted on October 7, 1974. SeConded by Commissioner Farr and Carried.
Request submitted from Clayton `Thomas to expand a non-conforming use of a Bar B
Que Restaurant, at 1926 West 13th Street. `The City Manager stated that the Seminole
County H~alth Department wants the improvements made to comply with their regulations.
Co~f~f~issioner Farr moved to approve same, in accordance with expansion plans as submitted
Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
`The next item of business was continuation from meeting of April 27, 1981, of
discussion of a request for annexation submitted from Harriett Boyd, owner of property
at 2630 E1 Capitan Drive, described as follows:
Lot 5, Block 27, Dreamwold 4th Section, Plat Book 4,
Page 99, Public Records of Seminole County, Florida.
Letter submitted from Mrs. Boyd stating that John Dwyer, Seminole County Planning
Department, had told her to go ahead and process the annexation.
Commissioner Farr moved to authorize the City Attorney~to prepare the proper ordinan,
to annex said property, and to authorize water service to the property. Seconded by
Commissioner Keith and carried.
-The'~nex%iitem of business was discussion, continued from meeting of April 27, 1981,
of appointments to the Code Enforcement Board to replace two members who are unable to
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Mayor Moore moved to appoint Leo Scott, 108 Winding Ridge Drive, to the Code Enforce-
ment Board. Seconded ~y Commissioner Smith and carried.
The City Clerk reported that David Grovdahl, East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council, had called to inform the City that the Mayor is the Metropolitan Planning
Organization member as designated by the Governor, and that if he cannot attend a meeting
of that organization, the Commission should appoint an alternate to attend that particular
meeting, and notify the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the alternate member in
writing.
The Mayor stated he will be unable to attend the Metropolitan Planning Organization
meeting on May 28, 1981.
Commissioner Smit~ moved to designate Cow.nissioner Keith as the MayOr's Represent-
ative at that meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Yancey and carried.
On motion of Commissioner Yancey, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried, Minutes
of April 27, 1981 were approved.
On motion of Commissioner Farr, seconded by Commissioner Yancey and carried, Vouchers
for the month of April, 1981, were approved, as follows:
CHECKS FOR MONTH OF APRIL, 1981
General Fund, Flagship Bank of Seminole-DT, Voucher No. 8306 thru 8316
Refuse Collection & Disposal Fund, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher No.
162 thru 166. ·
Water & Sewer Revenue Fund, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher Nol 1957
thru 1963.
Policemen's Pension Fund, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher No. 572.
Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher
No. 402.
Central Paying AccoUnt, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher No. 29892
thru 30342.
Utility Service Tax, Atlantic National Bank of Seminole, Voucher No. 213
thru 215.
Renewal & Rep.l~cement, Flagship Bank of Seminole, M-2 Voucher No. 196 and 197.
Public Improvement Revenue Bond, Flagship Bank of Seminole, DT1, Voucher N6. 81.
Water & Sewer,
1953 Sinking Fund Reserve, Flagship Bank of Seminole, Voucher No. 41 and 42.
Revenue Sharing, Flagship Bank of Seminole, Voucher No. 197.
Public Projects, Flagship Bank of Seminole, M-2, Voucher No. 54.
The City Attorney submitted Resolution No. 1304, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO 1304
A RESOLUTION OF THE C.I~C~SSION OF THE
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA:, TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPOR-~ATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
TO DESIGNATE THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHO-
RIZED OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR THE
CLOSING OF A STATE ROAD WITHIN THE CI-TY
LIMITS.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation of the
state of Florida,has requested the City of Sanford, Florida,
to designate someone as the authorized official to submit
requests for the closing of a state road within the City
limits, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sanford,
Florida met and after discussion determined it would be in the
best interest of the City of Sanford, Florida, to designate
the City Manager as the authorized person to submit such re-
quests,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMIS-
SION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, that the City Manager
of the City of sanford, Florida, be and is hereby designated
as the authorized official to submit requests for the closing
of a state road within the City limits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the said City Con-m-~ission
that a copy of this Resolution be furnished to the District
office of the Department of Transportation of the State of
Florida.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED this,,llth day of May,
A.D., 1981.
s/Lee P.. Moore
s/David T. Fart
ATTEST:
s/H. N. Tamm~ Jr.
CITY CLERK
s/Miltom E. Smith
s/Edward A. Yancey
s/Edwi.n'~:O~ Keith
As to!the City Commission of the
City of Sanford, Florida.
The Commission adopted same.
On motion of Commissioner Farr, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried,
Ordinance No. 1556, entitled:
ORDI~NCE NO. 1556
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
~FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 22-17 <h)
OF THE SANFORD CITY CODE TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATION, LOCATION AND SIZE OF
MOBILE TRAILER SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
was introduced, placed on first reading and read in full.
On motion of Cormmissioner Keith, seconded by Commissioner Farr and carried, Ordinanc
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ORDINANCE NO. 1557
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO,. 1097
OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, SAID
ORDINANCE BEING ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 11,
1972, SAID ORDINANCE BEING KNOWN AS THE
ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 12-1
TO ARTICLE II OF SAID ORDINANCE TO DEFINE ~:
THE TERM CONDITIONAL USE, BY THE ADDITION
OF SECTION 12-1(A)i]iTO~ARTICLE II OF' SAID OR-
DINANCE TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC HEARING AND
NOTICE ~0 PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN, 200 FEET
OF PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF AN
APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE; PROVIDING
FOR SEPARABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
was in,troduced, placed on first reading and read in full.
Kenneth L. Steeves, Planner, Knight, Steeves and McCallister, Winter Park, Florida,
appeared to submit a petition for annexation and a conceptual plan for development of a
portion of the property lying north of C 46-A and between Upsala Road and -.The Oaks,
described as follows:
The North 400 fTeet of the following described land: Begin-
ning at a stake standing 5 chains West and 2 chains North of
the SE corner of Section 33, ToWnship 19 8outh, Range 30 East,
run North 8 chains, West 5 chains, Sout~h 8 chains, East 5
chains, Less a strip 15 feet wide along the West side of Maid
Land of Road Right-of-Way, the same being described as a Part
of Lot 49 of NEW UPSALA, according to the Plat thereof as, ~
recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 67 of the Public R~cords of
Seminole County, Florida., :
He stated that they plan to construct, 12. or fewer cluster homes on the property which
is presently zoned R-lA in the County, .which would permit 12 singlerfamily dwellings.
He submitted a letter from Herb B. Hardin, Land Management Manager, Seminole County Land
Development DivisiOn, stating that in his opinion if the?property is annexed into~
Sanford, and rezoned to MR-1 for the proposed, construction of no more than 12 dwelling
units, the zoning,change would not constitute a density increas,e as defined by Chapter
171, Florida Statutes.
Mr. Steeves stated they want the property to be annexed to receive city utilities
and other~services, and that the county will,not object to the rezoning as long as the
density is not increased.
Commissioner Keith moved to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper
ordinance to annex the property. Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
Request submitted from Stephen T.~ McMahon, Regional Manager, American Television and
Communications Corporation~ for authority to temporar$1y~alter the CATV broadcast signals
for one year for the Selling Areas Marketing, Inc. (SAMI) project. Commissioner Keith
moved to authorize same. Seconded by Commissioner Farr a~d carried.
Request submitted from Tho~S~'RUcker, holder of an option to ~purchase City property
lying south of Seminole Boulevard and west of U. S. 17-92, to extend the 30 day~~,
commencement of construction clause in the original contract to read 180 days after closing
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Also, if the City authorizes the six m0nths~extension to begin construction, he 'and his
partner would not be trying to~.sell the property before it is develpped.
Commissioner Keith'moved to amend the contract to requirecommencement~ of construc!
within 180 days after closing, Seconded~by Commissioner Smith and carried.
Mr. Rucker requested to be informed of the amount of funds to be contributed in
lieu of 600 square feet per dwelling unit for open space, and the City Manager was
authorized to research same and report to the Commission.
Memo dated April 24, 1981, submitted f=mm the Finance Director to the City Manager,
regarding amendments to the occupational license schedule to increase rates, and
comparisons with other cities, of the various classifications of occupations.
Commissioner Keith moved to recompute the license schedule with a 50% increase,
f~and to submit an estimate of the revenue to be derived from same. ~econded by Commission
Yancey and carried.
The City Manager reported that from March 1980 to March 1981, the cost-of-living
index rose 10.6~, and recommemded cost-of-living raises for city employees to be included
in the 1981/82 budget study as follows:
5% effective on October 1, 1981.
4% effective on April 1, 1982.
Cor~uissioner Fart moved to authorize the CityManager to use. the ~bove figures for
budget planning. Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried.
The Commission approved the City Manager to work on the budget at home Monday
through Friday frOm 8:00 A. M. to aboUt 2:30 or 3:00 P. M., and be in his City Hall office
the rest of the afternoon.
The City Manager reported that the developers of Georgia Arms want to make a payment
in amount of $11,800,00, in lieu of donating land forlopen space, and requested to pay
a pro-rata basis for each unit, in amount of $131.11, prior to the Certificate of
Occupancy being issued. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Keith moved
to approve same. Sedonded by Commissioner Yancey and carried over dissenting vote of
Commissioner Fart.
The City Manager reported that the City is being represented by Jesse F. Sparks,
Attorney, in the case of Anardi Collazo Vs. City, in the 9th Judicial Circuit, Orange
County, Florida.
The City Manager submitted a letter from Seminole County, recommending new bus stop
locations on First Street. He reported he had requested them to consider Commercial
Street and the north end of Rands Alley as a central bus stop, and will report back to
the Commission.
The City Manager sUbmitted a copy of a letter dated April 27, 1981 from the U. S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, setting .forth the final 1980 census counts
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The City Manager submitted a letter of resignation ~from Merle W. Warner from the
Civil Service Board./~"Commissioner Smith moved.to accept the resignation with regrets and
to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution to Merle Warner for his
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service to the City. Seconded by Commissioner Yancey and carried.
Commissioner Farr moved to authorize the City Attorney .to Prepare the proper resol-
ution to co~m~end General Hutchison and declare May 16, 1981 as "General Hutchison Day".
Seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried.
Request submitted from Mr. Eddie:.~Senkarik, 104 Sunset Drive, to close First Street
between Park Avenue and Palmetto Avenue and to close Magnolia Avenue between First Street
and Second Street on October 10 and 11, 1981, from 8:00 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. for the Sanford
Seminole Art AsSOciation's -Fall Art Show. Commissioner Farr moved to authorize same.
Seconded by Commissioner Keith and carried.
Commissioner Smith reported that Jack Daniels, operator of the Mayfair Country Club,
had requested the City to consider installation of rumble strips, a flashing light, and
lower speed limit on Country Club Road at the Golf Course. The City Manager stated this is
a county maintained road, and he would direct the request tO Seminole County.
Commissioner Smith requested information about the public attendance to the Charter
Revision Committee meetings, and the City Manager stated that the meetings are open to the
public.
Commissioner Farr reported that the Seminole Sunrise Kiwanis are constructing a public
park on Lots 1 through 30, Block 6, Lots 1 through 30, Block 8 and Lots 17 through 32, ~
Block 9, Palm Terrace, and requested the City allow a water connection without the atand~rd
tap fee, for watering the grass seed, He saated the Seminole Sunrise Kiwanis would install
the water system, and pay the monthly water bill. The City Manager reported that it could
be handled within the City policy.
On motion of Commissioner Farr, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried, Ordinance
No. 1558, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE CORPORATE
AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA,
UPON ADOPTION OF SAIB ORDINANCE, A
PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY'~LYING
BETWEEN GEORGIA AVENUE.AND NORTH CARO-
LINA AVENUE AND BETWEEN WYLLY 'AVENUE
AND MATTIE STREET; SAID PROPERTY BEING
SITUATED IN SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXA-
TION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044,
FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVER-
ABILITY, CONELICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Was introduced, placed on first reading and read by title.
The City Attorney reported that the survey and title search had been completed and he
is almosa ready to file the papers for condemnation of two parcels~of property needed for
expansion of the wastewater treatment plant,