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City Commission, Sanford, Florida
September 15,
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The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, met in Workshop Session in
the City Manger's Conference Room at the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, at 4:30
o'clock P. M. on September 15, 1986.
Present: Mayor-Commissioner Bettye D. Smith
Commissioner John Y. Mercer
Commissioner Milton E. Smith
Commissioner David T. Farr
Commissioner Bob Thomas
City Manager Frank A. Faison
City Clerk H. N. Tamm, Jr.
Absent: City Attorney William L. Colbert
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning, introduced Richard Woods, CDBG
(Community Development Block Grant) Administrator.
Austin Gerlinger, owner, founder and President of Cardinal Industries, appeared to
report plans for construction of a 288,000 square foot factory to be located directly behind
the existing plant of Cardinal Industries, present plant at the Southeast corner of the
intersection of Sanford Avenue and Silver Lake Drive, and requested the Commission consider
revising the building requirement of 600 square feet for one-bedroom apartments to 576
square feet.
The Commission directed Staff to refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
consideration of reducing the one bedroom apartment to 576 square feet and the studio
apartment to 288 square feet; provided that the average size of each living unit for the
entire complex is 500 square feet.
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning, reviewed detour' alternatives
for railroad crossing repair on French Avenue at 6th Street and 13th Street, re-routing
traffic on Airport Boulevard and Park Avenue for seven working days while FDOT (Florida
Department of Transportation) completes the re-construction of the railroad crossings.
The City Manager submitted proposed changes to the Code Enforcement Board
Ordinance, procedures and rules and regulations, approved by the Florida Legislature on July
1, 1986.
Bob McKee and Joyce Malone, members of the Code Enforcement Board, were present to
support the revisions.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
Commissioner Mercer and Bill Simmons reported the status of code violations for
500 Oak Avenue, and same was authorized to be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning, reported extra funds in the
Engineeing Department's FY 1985-86 budget, explained the support document required for the
Comprehensive Plan was massive and recommended the engagement of a Planning Consultant. Mr.
Simmons reported proposals had been released with response from six firms with one new firm
in the area comprised on "old hands", and recommended the engagement of Ivey, Bennett,
Harrison and Walls, contract not to exceed $20,000.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
The Commission next considered a request from the Freedom Assembly of God for
approval of a day care center at 1515 West Fifth Street, utilizing the Seminole Gardens
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Apartments parking lot in conjunction with the church.
After discussion, the Commission authorized same to be considered at the next
regular meeting.
The City Manger submitted memo from the Director of Engineering and Planning as
follows:
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Manager
Director of Engineering and Planning
July 3, 1986
Florida Power & Light Company Request to Acquire A Portion
of City Borrow Pit Land
Mr. Faison:
On June 12, 1986, Don Hunter, right-of-Way Representative for
Florida Power & Light expressed an interest in acquiring land at the
City's borrow pit located near Route 46 and Cochran Road in the Geneva
area as a site for a radio tower. As a follow up to that request I
contacted Mr. Hunter and subsequently provided him a copy of the plan
for that borrow pit area. By his letter of June 20 Mr. Hunter
expressed an interest in acquiring one of three parcels identified on
the attached drawing.
I have discussed this matter with Bob Kelly. Bob has recommended
that the 2.87 acre parcel remote from Route 46 would probably be the
most suitable in terms of both our present and future operations and
in terms of long term resale value of the balance of the property once
we have removed borrow down to the level of adjoining land.
This land was acquired in 1971 at a cost of $35,000 for a 20 acre
parcel. I have no appraisal to indicate approximate present value but
feel certain that the value of the desired parcel would exceed
$10,000. While Florida Power & Light suggested possible long term
lease, I would recommend sale since our long term plans for the
balance of the property would be sale.
Recommend this concept be presented to City Commission for their
basic approval prior to action to formally declare the parcel excess,
and execution of our normal disposal procedures. I believe we will
have to advertise the property for sale and take sealed bids unless an
exception can be made for a public utility such as Florida Power &
Light. I feel an appraisal should also be obtained.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
After discussion, the Commission requested Staff to prepare a resolution opposing
casino gambling to be presented at the next regular meeting.
The City Manger submitted memo as follows:
MEMORANDUM
September 12, 1986
TO:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
F ROM:
CITY MANAGER
RE:
PROPOSED LAKEFRONT LANDSCAPING PROJECTS
Parkway from Memorial Park to Mellonville Avenue on the
north side of Seminole Boulevard.
2. Entrance to the Marina from Seminole Boulevard to Dock-and-
Shoppe.
These two projects have been developed by a ten member subcommittee of
the Scenic Improvement Board and the Grounds Maintenance staff working
together. It was subsequently approved by the Scenic Improvement
Board for presentation to the City. Members of the subcommittee
included representatives from the garden clubs, the Woman's Club of
Sanford, Inc., Seminole County, the City of Sanford and the Scenic
Improvement Board.
Total cost from both projects, #1 and #2, is approximately $27,000.00.
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This does not include in-house manpower and equipment. It includes
projected cost of material and contract fees. This, of course, will
be confirmed or altered by the bid results. We anticipate a total
time frame of forty-five (45) work days for the Grounds Maintenance
staff and seven (7) work days for Parks staff to install the Marina
irrigation.
The Parkway project includes redesigning and replanting the flower
beds originally provided by a joint effort between the City, Seminole
County and the Woman's Club of Sanford, Inc. It also includes dealing
with the irregularity of the Sabal Palms planted by the City along the
parkway. Approximately twelve (12) palms will be transplanted to
arrange a more symmetrical planting program. The Grounds Maintenance
Superintendent recommends contracting the transplanting of the Sabal
Palms. The existing sprinkler system can be made to serve with some
changes that can be made by the City crews. All work relative to the
flower beds will be done by the Grounds Maintenance staff. They
anticipate no need for outside equipment.
The Marina project includes only Drake Elm trees and irrigation. The
Grounds Maintenance Superintendent recommends contracting the delivery
and installation of the trees. Irrigation can be installed by City
crews, going outside for the purchase of materials only. However, it
is recommended to bid the irrigation requirements, requesting an
installation figure and a materials only figure in order to best
determine the most economic position. Some boring will be required.
We believe that if we do our own installation, we can handle the
boring also.
Points to take into consideration:
Quality is an extremely important factor in selecting trees and
shrubs. All materials should be submitted to a visual inspection
concerning condition, appearance, method of growth and method of
installation.
The sooner the plants are in the ground the longer their root
systems will have to take hold. This should give them a better
chance to withstand the winter conditions.
The Grounds Maintenance Division has already begun by relocating the
old plant materials to other sites and making preparations for the new
plants. They will be ready to install the new plants as soon as the
bidding process is complete.
The Commission authorized same to be considered at the next regular meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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