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082800 ws/rm min. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 p.m. Work Session August 28, 21~00 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Work Session on Monday, August 28, 2000, at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Manager's Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Present: Absent: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Randy Jones City Manager Tony VanDetworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty City Attomey William L. Colbert The Chairman called the meeting to order. A0mini.qtrative Appeals/City Commission. Mayor Dale repotted any Commissioner, or the City Manager, should be able to appeal the decision of an Administrative Board to the Commission, and the Commission should be able to hear all evidence, not just what was heard previously when the respective Board made a final determination. Also, he would like the City Code and the Land Development Regulations changed so any decision of a Board can be appealed to the Commission, not just those that receive a certain mount of votes by the Board. Jay Marder and the City Manager will review all sections of the City Code and Land Development Regulations and recommend to the Commission proposed changes. Bulk trash pickup. Joanne Legge, Solid Waste Coordinator, reported she surveyed surrounding cities to compare services provided to the city by the waste management division of the city, in regard to bulk trash pickup. She gave an overview of what other cities charge and the requirements for pickup. At the present time, Sanford allows four free pickups per year, a minimum of four cubic yards and a maximum of sixteen cubic yards per pickup. The problem is that when it is necessary to charge a customer for something that was picked up after the four free pickups have been used, and it is billed on the customer's water bill, the customer immediately refuses to pay and wants the charge removed. (Mayor Dale left the meeting briefly and returned.) Ms. Legge reported code enforcement needs to be more aggressive in this area. Mayor Dale reported no one does four free pickups a year except Sanford, and Sanford should not do it either because people abuse it and throw debris in the right-of-way and then call the City to have it hauled away. Commissioner Eckstein reported that the four free pickups are part of the contract that FRS took over from the City, and the contract would have to be amended if the four pickups were not done. FRS is doing no more than the City used to do when it was doing the solid waste hauling. Jerry Herman, Director of Public Works, reported the main problem is people do not call for a pickup when debris is placed in the right-of-way in front of their homes, whether by them or by someone else. Code enforcement needs to become involved when the debris sets for a period of time with no call to pick it up. City Manager VanDerworp reported that the more free pickups that are individually called in, the more administration problems there will be as far as how many free pickups that customer has already received. If there is only Spring or Fall cleanup everyone knows when it is and it all happens at the same time, and the rest of the year the City does not have to deal with the administrative problems. Also, the more Code Enforcement is relied upon for control, the more problems there will be and the more staff intensive it will be. MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 p.m. Work Session August 28, Mayor Dale reported it seems the Commission wants to leave the contract the way it is, with four free pickups a year, and he feels it is a mistake. He has never seen any government entity that allows people to dump on the rift-of-way and expect a free pickup from the tax payers. The Commission concurred to leave the bulk trash pickup as it is and to enforce the rules through Code Enforcement. Also, the City Manager will review options to amend the contract to compensate the citizens if the four free pickups are eliminated and report back to the Commission. RFP for Broker Services. Joe Denaro, Director of Human Resources, reported the Commission directed staffto prepare an RFP for broker services, and the City received approximately five responses to that RFP. A committee met and separated the five proposals into two groups, one being the respondents who could provide all the services the City requested and the other being more restricted or specialized brokers who could not provide the various services the City anticipated. The committee is requesting the Commission to rank the respondents who could provide all the services to enable the committee to start negotiating a broker contract. Mayor Dale, who had served on the committee with Donna Lepore, Joe Denaro, Ed Dore (the City's Safety Consultant) and Donna Watt, reported the committee as a whole would probably have ranked the firms with Gallagher as number one, I-]RI-I as number two and Risk Management as number three. Mr. Denaro reported the Gallagher firm is about seventy-three years old and they offer a lot of history, and the RFP they submitted included a various an'ay of services, including risk management services and safety programs. They would blend in nicely with the City's efforts with Workplace Prevention. Donna Lepore reported that Brown and Brown was the only respondent that included in-house health insurance as part of their response. Commissioner Eckstein reported a local firm should not be eliminated because it appears to be partisan. If the firm can do the job, all things being equal, then he would support them. Mr. Denaro reported that Gallagher is primarily a property/casualty company, and they were able to co-broker with Pierce and Associates for the health insurance. He reported the firms are all requesting a two or three-year contract, with a one-year renewal after that. All three are requesting to receive their fees through either commissions paid by the insurance company/carrier or a set fee paid by the City to the broker. The Commission will vote tonight to rank the three firms. Rantoul Lane easement request. Bob Walter, City Engineer, nitroduced John Deamud, Community Development Director in Lake Mary, and Steve Millicl~ Civil Engineer with Millich-Blendon Engineering, Inc., and Dan Roberts of Engle Homes. Mr. Deamud explained Lake Mary and Engle Homes would like to improve a section of the existing paved portion of Rantoul Lane. They would make Rantoul Lane a permanent road, and a permanent easement, about 70' wide by about 480' long, south of Paola Road. They would like approval from the Commission subject to verification it would not negatively impact the golf course. The Commission discussed the benefits to Sanford and what the speed limit should be. Mr. Millich reported Rantoul Lane would be an alternate north/south connecter for the residents of Sanford, and they would improve the landscaping at the entrance on SR 46. The speed limit would be not more than 35 mph, or maybe even 25 mph. Mr. Roberts reported there would be entrance features, and Lake Mary will do all maintenance. Th/s will be voted on tonight, with approval being subject to City Manager approval of administrative details. Restoration of brick surface on historic brick streets. Jerry Herman recommended restoring the brick surface on brick streets that have been paved over with asphalt. The total cost for all streets which have been designated, Park Avenue, W. 9th Street, part orE. 1st Street and E71~72 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 p.m. Work Session August 28, 2~0 Sanford Avenue, would be approximately $572,240. There could be an additional $21,000 in costs for those streets that have more than an inch of asphalt. LOGT funds would be used, and some have already been budgeted. The project is anticipated to be completed in 120 to 150 days for all designated streets. City Manager VanDerworp reported this issue was discussed in the Strategic Planning Session, based on the restoration project of Second Street. Commissioner Williams asked if the Commission would ever consider using these same kinds of funds to pave the streets that have never been paved. Mayor Dale reported LOGT funds were used to pave the streets in her district which were paved last year. Commissioner Williams reported that type of paving is not acceptable, it is an insult, it is tar and rocks. Mayor Dale reported it is called cold mix, and if anything besides cold mix is used, a permit must be obtained from the St. Johns River Water Management District, a retention pond would have to be created, and basin criteria would have to be dealt with, etc. Commissioner Williams reported that would be O.K., they need quality paved streets. She asked why she always has to be the one to bring up the issue of paving streets that have been left unpaved, which should be an overall goal of the City. City Manager VanDerworp reported the City did pave a lot of unpaved streets last year. There are some streets that could not be paved because of drainage or ownership issues. Commissioner Williams reported they are not quality paved streets. Mayor Dale reported the cold mix was the newest methodology for paving streets, and all other cities are using it. Commissioner Williams reported those streets that were paved with cold mix do not add to the aesthetics of the neighborhood. Mr. Herman reported he has not received one complaint from a resident on those streets that were paved with cold mix. Commissioner Williams reported he will not receive any complaints from the residents because she speaks for them. She reported what they would like in their community is quality, first-class paved streets, the same as what is throughout the rest of the City. She would like the Commission to give serious consideration to that. City Manager VanDerwoxp reported the engineering figures on that should be part of the Master Planning process so a true cost can be determined, and the Commission can decide if they want to do the project, and if so which streets should be done first. Also, the Commission can determine how the project will be funded. The cold mix was an effort to stabilize those streets. Mayor Dale reported Sanford is the only place he has heard people say the cold mix is an insult. Commissioner Williams reported the only paved streets in Goldsboro and Georgetown are those that the City was forced to pave by a law suit. When the City was forced to pave the streets, there were streets left unpaved because of drainage, etc. The streets that were paved have no curbs. There is a group of people who, when. you compare those streets with the other streets in Sanford, feel they have been neglected. When you have been neglected for 100 years, and you do get something that you view as less than first-class, it is an insult. Commissioner Jones reported the City could have put curbs in but that would mean taking people's property and cutting into their yards. Commissioner Williams reported if the City does not want to use LOGT money to pave the streets in Goldsboro and Georgetown there are Federal monies available to do it, just like they did in Lockhart and Midway, where they have traditional paved streets. She has a concern that when things are done in cextain communities they always have to be done with grants, the City does not come forward with money from the regular budget. Att Hams, a citizen, reported he was chairman of the committee that built the roads in Goldsboro and the rest of the City in the 1970's, and there was no law suit to force the City to do it. At that time the City was looking for a place to put the Westside Community Center, and lahe City Commission used City funds to pave twenty-nine miles of MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 3:30 p.m. Work Session 481 August 28:~000 S~eets Every street in the City that had a right-of-way that could be paved was paved. They were paved exactly the same ~ay tl~ughout the City All the streets were paved with swales, not curbs and tters, to save the water Commissioner ~ ,~illiamS Reported Mr. DeLattibeaudiere did file a law suit, and Mr. Harris reported Mr. DeLattibeaudiere was not even involved in it at that time. City Manager VanDerworp reported that he and Mr. Herman wanted to let the Commission know what the ~icosts Would be under the two scenarios for brick rejuvenation. Ifa pilot project is done, they recommend a total rebuild : which'Would be a longer term and less costly solution. He would like to look at Park Avenue and see how much it would e~ost as a pilot, and what the traffic considerations, etc. would be. Mr. Herman reported there is about a 5% to 10% loss of : bricks with a total rebuild. There are already bricks missing under the asphalt on Sanford Avenue and 1 st Street. They will Probably have to come back to the Commission with some kind of methodology for an acceptable solution with possibly a concrete parking area, or something else to reduce the number of bricks that will be needed. On 2nd Street a lot Of plahters were put in to compensate for the loss of bricks. Mayor Dale reported he thought there were other priorities in the City rather than going back and restoring $600,000 worth of brick streets. Mr. Herman reported they were planning on working them into their Work Program, and not do them all at once, they just wanted the Commission to know that's how many streets need to be redone. Some of the streets can probably wait a while, but Park Avenue between Commercial and 2nd or 3rd Streets is in pretty bad shape. Mayor Dale reported that Park Avenue should be repaired where it is bad, but it doesn't need to be done all the way from Commercial to 10th Street. The Commission concurred to have the City Manager and Mr. Herman prepare a proposal of which sections and streets should be done immediately, and which should be considered in the furore. Mayor Dale reported that there will be a General Employees Pension Board meeting immediately following this meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: City Clerk (/ U 482 E71~672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2~0 The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida met in Regular Meeting on August 28, 2000, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the City Commission Room, City Hall, 300 North'Park Avenue, Sa/fiord, Florida. Present: Mayor-Commissioner Larry A. Dale Commissioner Whitey Eckstein Commissioner Velma H. Williams Commissioner Brady Lessard Commissioner Randy Jones City Attorney William L. Colbert City Manager Anthony VanDerworp City Clerk Janet R. Dougherty The Chairman called the meeting to order. Presentation by the Lions Club. A representative of the Sanford Lions Club reported the organization would like to donate a granite bench to be placed in Magnolia Square commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Club. Also, their organization would like to sponsor a drinking fountain for Magnolia Square in the future. Mike Kirby, Director of Recreation and Parks, recommended the City accept the bench, and consider the water fountain in the future. Commissioner Lessard moved to accept the donation of the bench. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Presentation from the Central Florida Safety Council. Glen Victor, on behalf of the Central Florida Safety Council, reported Robin Gleason of the Seminole County Community Traffic Safety Team nominated Chief Tooley for the Law Enfomement Traffic Safety Award because of his support of the DUI program, and more specifically for his support of the Mock DUI program in ama high schools. Mr. Victor reported that of the 40,000 people killed in automobile accidents last year, 40% were killed by a drank driver. Mr. Victor presented Chief Tooley with a plaque. Chief Tooley acknowledged Officer Dave Morgenstern for his work in the traffic program with the Mock DUI program. Bonnie Carter fishing tournament. Commissioner Eckstein reported that Donnie Carter, a teacher at Seminole High School, graduated from Seminole High School in 1958, and held the Seminole High School field goal record for almost thirty years. He also was a wonderful fisherman. Every spring Mr. Carter took the ninth grade students of Seminole High School to Daytona Beach to go deep sea fishing. Commissioner Eckstein would like to hold a crappie fishing tournament in honor of Dormie Carter, sometime during the Christmas Holidays. Chemco, a property manager in Florida, offered $2,000, and Wal-Mart also will make a commitment. Commissioner Eckstein asked for the support of the Mayor and Commission, and Chuck Volk from the Sanford Marina, and possibly to get the Recreation Department involved, to hold this tournament and showcase Sanford's lake. Mike Kirby, Director of Recreation and Parks, committed to help kick offthe tournament. Citizen partiei~n. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported in regard to the discussion of bulk waste pickup at today's Work Session, the Commission should honor its agreement with the constituents of the City to not change the level of service. The majority of the people in the City are not dumping in the right-of-way, and the majority should not be MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7~00 p.m..RegUlar Meeting 483 August 28,200© 19__ punished because a few people are negligent and don't care what their property looks like. She encouraged the Commission to seek other means of control besides taking away the four free pickups a year, possibly shutting off the water of the residents who do not pay their garbage pickup bill. Ms. Freeman also reported there is a much better way to utilize $572,000 than renovating brick streets, possibly working on the drainage situation. She reported a comparison of the costs of asphalt rather than brick has not been made public, including the longevity of each. Also, she reported there are rumors that Sanford is going to "farm out" the City Fire Department to the County, and she asked if this was true. Mayor Dale reported the City Staff has been talking with the County Staffbut the Commission has not seen a report yet. There has been some discussion concerning if there are any benefits to consolidation. Ms. Freeman asked if the constituents of the City will be notified before a decision is made so they can give input. Mayor Dale reported the constituents of this City are notified before the Commission makes any decision. Ms. Freeman encouraged the Commission to keep the Fire Department, as well as the Police Department, because that is the advantage of living in the City versus living in the County. Art Harris, 1108 Grove Manor Drive, regarding the fishing tournament Commissioner Eckstein proposed, reported there is a 12" minimum length for crappies that should not be enfomed for the tournament. Also, the speed limit on Park Avenue from downtown to 25th Street is 25 mph not 35 mph. Also, regarding the Rantoul Lane easement, that is a 28' wide street. There is no way a street that size, running through a subdivision with homes on each side of it, can be a through street, unless there is a stipulation that there can never be any parking on it. Mayor Dale reported that would be a very good stipulation, half of that street has no lots fronting on it, and the lots that do front on it are big and deep lots. The west side has no lots fronting on it, and there is a brick wall. Mr. Harris also reported Engle Homes and Lake Mary should have to pay for the easement. Mayor Dale reported that will be discussed tonight. Jay Jurie asked if there had ever been any discussion of the City purchasing the Mayfair Hotel, which has been the New Tribes Mission for some Years, and refurbishing it and putting it back into service as a hotel. If there are going to be lake front hotels, it might be better to have two in competition downtown, the Marina and the Mayfair, and not bring a third (the Hotel/Conference Center in Ft. Mellon Park) into the mix. Rumor has it that New Tribes is willing to talk about entering into negotiations with the City. Also, as indicated in a recent letter from Sara Jacobson, the City has in escrow or in a reserve account $300,000 to $400,000 in CRA increment funds that are being held in abeyance for the hotel/conference center project. If the City already has those revenues, they could be used as seed money if there were some discussions with New Tribes Mission about the former Mayfair Hotel. Mayor Dale reported the idea of refurbishing the Mayfair Hotel has been entertained and it was dubbed not feasible because of the age of it, the retrofit, the abatements, and other economic conditions. Mr. Jury asked how much that would cost. Mayor Dale reported it would cost a lot of money, but the City did not go to the expense of finding out exactly how much it would cost Commissioner Jones reported he has had other people approach him with the same questions, and he has wondered about it himself. Mayor Dale asked the Commission if they would be interested in pursuing this option any further, and there was no response. Commissioner Lessard reported he was not aware of any account specifically designated for use for the hotel/conference center. City Manager VanDerworp reported there is a little over $100,000 in that CRA fund at this time and it is not designated for the hotel/conference center. 484 MINUTES Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2(~0 James Hawver, 2209 South Magnolia, asked what time the kids'curfew is that Commissioner Eckstein mentioned al the last meeting. Commisgioner Jones reported it was going to be 12:30 on Friday and Saturday, and on week nights or school nights it was going to be 9:00 or 10:00. Mr. Hawver also reported the dump trucks are getting out of hand with cutting people off on 25th Street. Police Chief Tooley reported the Department of Transportation, the Highway Patrol and his Department did enfomement a couple of weeks ago in that area, and they wrote dozens of tickets. They spoke again this morning about doing it again. · Mary Hawver, 2209 S. Magnolia, asked who takes care of the sewerage drainage in Sanford. Mayor Dale reported Public Works takes care ofthe storm water drains. Ms. Hawver reported on 24th Street, 25th Street, and Palmetto the drains are clogged up with leaves and sand, and she never sees anybody clean them. She suggested before anything else is built, the City keep what it has running well. Denise Hurley, with a business at 1 I0 Park Avenue, asked if there is going to be another Day Labor business at 13th Street and Park Avenue. Commissioner Lessard reported that has not been proposed, and if it were proposed it would not be permitted because of restrictions put in place about three or four months ago with Ordinance No. 3502. Ms. Hurley reported the tank is being dug up, and asked if anyone knew what they were doing there. Commissioner Lessard reported to his knowledge the owner is removing the tanks and renovating the existing structure for use as office space, and he does have a permit to do that. Ms. Hurley reported she just did not want another Day Labor problem on that end of the street like the one on her end of the street. She has had a lot of help in the last month from the police and everyone else in trying to clean up the visual problems of the existing Day Labor, but she would still like it to be gone. Approval of minutes. Mayor Dale reported he had an addition to the minutes of the July 24, 2000 Regular Meeting, and the Commissioners received a copy of that change, which was prepared from the tape by the City Clerk. Commissioner Lessard moved to approve the addition to the July 24, 2000 Regular Meeting minutes, and to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2000 Work Session and Regular Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carded by vote of the CommisSion as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Public Hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 3553 to annex 23.7:t: acres of property_ lying between Seminole Boulevard and Narcissus Avenue and between Riverview Avenue and Rachelle Avenue (2835 W. Seminole Boulevard]: Westlake Shores LC, owner; Michael Murray, applicant. Ad published August 17 and 24, 2000. Ordinance No. 3553 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3553. Michael Murray, 1399 W. SR 434, Longwood, reported the subject property of 23± acres adjoins the City with apartments on one side. The Comprehensive Plan was iV[DR I0 which was higher density, and they have requested to be annexed at a lower density. Michael Granier expressed concern over the serious drainage problems in this area, and reported that the pipes run under the ground for artesian wells, and dump fight onto this property. He asked if the City had any plans to E718672 MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida annex the Narcissus/Riverview area into the City. Mayor Dale reported that annexation is voluntary and if the owner submits an application to annex it could be considered. Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3553, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID ORDINANCE, A 23.7 ACRE PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SEMINOLE BOULEVARD AND NARCISSUS AVENUE AND BETWEEN R1VERVIEW AVENUE AND RACHELLE AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3573 to rezone 23.7:t: acres of property_ lying between Seminole Boulevard and Narcissus Avenue and between Riverview Avenue and Rachelle Avenue (2835 W. Seminole Boule~,ard); Westlake Shores LC, owner; Michael Murray, applicant. Ad published August 9 and 18, 2000. Ordinance No. 3573 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3573. Michael Murray, 1399 West SR 434, Longwood, reported this property will be totally fenced and walled in. They have agreed to 60 foot lots on the west side, with a wall, and no two stou~ homes. They have lowered the density of the project as required. The drainage program has gone to.jurisdictional, the St. Johns River Water Management will not l~t them build unless the drainage is acceptable. Commissioner Williams asked if Mr. Murray had met with the citizens in the area to share the drainage plan with them. Mr. Murray reported he cannot give the citizens complete engineering because he is into zoning and annexation. They have done a site plan, jurisdictional, and boundary topographies, and they have had the government mark the lines. They would have to complete total engineering to make a presentation to the citizens of how it works. He is trying to point out that they are required to meet all of the drainage regulations on site and not flood the neighbors. Mayor Dale asked if the County had an easement across the property, or if it had pipes dumping drainage on the property, and Mr. Murray said he was not aware of either of those things. Mayor Dale said if the County has done that it is probably liable for damages to Mr. Murray. Mr. Murray reported they will comply with all governmental regulations, and the City, along with the St. Johns River Water Management District, will have the right to determine if they do comply. Neil Hiler, Neil Hiler Engineering, 1415 W. SR 434, Longwood, reported they will neither back the water up on this property so that it runs onto the other properties in the area, or run water directly onto other properties. They are putting a block wall along the west property line, and where drainage comes from the west onto the property they will provide alternate means for the drainage to come onto all properties as it always did. Any run-offon their property they have to collect inside the property in retention areas, treat it, and discharge it into the outfall into Lake Monroe. There is an existing drainage pipe under the road that will handle this drainage. Mayor Dale reported he is more concerned about zoning issues such as compatibility and other issues than he is about drainage, because that will be addressed during the site plan and engineering stages, regardless of whether it is zoned Agriculture or PUD. Betty Giles, 450 Riverview Avenue, reported the original plan was for Mr. Murray to build 100 houses on MINUTES ; ~Et~ty~Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2(~0 50 foot lots on this property, and asked how big the lots are now going to be and how many houses will be allowed to be built on the property. The more houses there are, and the smaller lots there are, there will have to be a lot of foundations built. She stated that this development is going to be a little higher than the surrounding properties, and asked how all the water from all the houses can be held on that subdivision. Mayor Dale again reported that is an issue that will be decided in engineering, but tonight compatibility is being discussed, and how much density is compatible for the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending 60' lots along the western perimeter, at a minimum lot depth of 115' for all lots, and the developer has agreed to those stipulations. Ms. Giles reported that is too many houses to be compatible to their suburban estates. Louise Austin, 499 Palm Drive, reported concern for the wildlife that lives in the existing woods, and also the traffic that will be generated by this subdivision. She was als0 concerned about the drainage. Keith Shue, Vice Chairman of the Sierra Club of Central Florida, distributed copies ora plan he devised after looking at this project and taking the environmental qualities of the property into consideration. The plan involves building the entrance in the back, instead of in the front off of 17-92. The plan shows 60 lots, which is comparable to the number of lots in the neighboring subdivision. Doreen Freeman, 705 Mellonville Avenue, reported that at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting the Cotmty seemed concerned about the density of this development not agreeing with what the City and County had originally agreed upon for the property. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, reported the City and County have discussed, and agreed to, the City's concept of lake front development. City Manager VanDerworp reported the County has no problem with the density as shown, they wanted more information regarding design standards and how the lake front would look with respect to amenities, treatments, bikeways, etc. Janet Grimshaw reported there are bald eagles' nests on the wooded area of the properties being considered for mzoning, and the density should be decreased to protect the nests. Dean Ray, 2849 Empire Place, asked if the City keeps rezoning the A-1 properties to PD, where will all the children go to school New schools are being built, but after one year they have to bring in portable classrooms because the school is ovemrowded. He asked where you draw the line. Michael Murray, 1399 W. SR 434, Longwood, reported they are not in an eagle range. They intend to keep as many trees as they can in a 4.25 acre wooded area. There are no eagles or endangered species on the property. The drainage will be self-contained and the water will be treated for a twenty-five year storm, and the St. Johns River Water Management District will approve all of it. Regarding the zoning, on one side it is twenty units per acre, and the other side is 4.2 units per acre (even though they are allowed six units per acm) right next to the existing four units per acre. He also addressed the Sierra Club's concerns about the traffic impact and entrance by reporting the entrance cannot be at the back because that would be entering a subdivision through a subdivision. Mayor Dale closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Lessard reported on the Site Plan it says a screen wall would be installed, not a solid wall. Also, regarding the sixteen 60-foot lots, why wouldn't 70-foot or 80-foot lots work throughout? Mr. Murray reported "screen wall" is a planning term, they will be installing a solid wall. The r~s~ 70-foot or 80-foot lots will not work throughout is a matter of economics. They have to look at community }ifes~jtl¢~ pricing, market and cost of the property. In order to make this property work, since it is not a $300,000 neighborhood, there are certain values that can be paid. The MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 4 87 land must be divided up and still return a profit. Mr. Murray reported, in answer to a question from the Mayor, that they would agree to a density of four units per acre. Commissioner Williams asked at what point will the developer meet with the citizens. Mr. Murray reported when they know what they can do, they do not have a formal plan yet, just an idea. He has talked to some of the citizens, but until the St. Johns River Water Management District has given its approval a final Plan will not be done to present to the citizens. Commissioner Williams reported there is some value in meeting with the citizens now so they can have input into the Plan. Mr. Murray reported he is willing to do that. Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3573, with the stipulation that the development be limited to 4.0 units per acre, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORiDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SEMINOLE BOULEVARD AND NARCISSUS AVENUE AND BETWEEN RIVERVIEW AVENUE AND RACHELLE AVENUE FROM A- 1, COUNTY, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Nay Commissioner Jones Aye The Mayor called for a brief recess, and then reconvened the meeting. Public It[earing and second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 3559 to amend the Master Plan for Monterey Oaks to establish a ten (I0) foot minimum rear yard building setback requirement for screened porches. Tabled at June 26, 2000 Commission Meeting. Ad published August 17, 2000. Ordinance No. 3559 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear fi-om those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3559. No one appeared. Commissioner Eckstein reported he has no confidence in Maronda Homes and he will vote against this. Commissioner Lessard moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3559, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117, 2010 AND 2040 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCES BEING A ZONING PLAN AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; SAID AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH A TEN (10) FOOT MINIMUM REAR YARD BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR SCREENED PORCHES; PROViDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, reported that the last provisions in this Ordinance excludes the controversial lots, so if it is the intent to allow these lots, as well as the others, to have screened porches, then the last provisions need to be removed· Mayor Dale was concerned that there was no representative present from Maronda Homes, or anyone from the neighborhood, to speak on this Ordinance, and felt it should be tabled. Commissioner Lessard removed his motion and Commissioner Williams removed her second. Commissioner Lessard moved to table the second reading of Ordinance No. 3559 to September 11, 2000 in order for Staff to notify the owners, by letter, of the Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: 488 MINUTES ~C~ty"~ommission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2(~0 Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye · Commigs~oner E~lc~t~i~: Aye Commissioner Witll.ani~ Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3572 re: amending Ordinance No. 3079, the Comprehensive Plan, and transmittal 0fthe Comprehensive Plan to DCA. Ad published August 20, 2000. Ordinance No. 3572 was read by title. The Mayor reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3572. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, reported this is the second Comprehensive Plan Amendment of this year and includes Comprehensive Plan Amendments that are based on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report, and the City's Strategic Plan/Redevelopment Plan, as well as certain specific sites requested by the owners and all of the annexation sites since the last Comprehensive Plan Amendment of 2000. Antonia Gerli, Senior Planner, reported the main aspects of the changes to the Comprehensive Plan have to do with revitalizing the downtown area and the water front area. The first change is a new land use designation called the Waterfront/Downtown Business District. Ms. Gerli pointed out on a map the area this new designation covers. She reported this is a mixed used designation designed to invigorate the City by encouraging both residential and commercial development, and it also foresees entertainment and government uses, cultural uses, etc. The other two changes have to do with revitalizing the City, one being the initiation of the Transportation Concurrency Exception area, which is a provision allowed by State law where if the level of service on the roads in a certain area falls below an acceptable level, continued development is still allowed; and the second being the provision for Urban Infill Development, which is development projects which are proposed to be better and beyond anything that is allowed by the regulations, envisioned as projects that would make the City special and provide much better development. This Urban Infill Development would be allowed anywhere in the City but is more conducive to the downtown area. She further reported that the other change that is fairly major to the Comprehensive Plan is the expansion of the Airport District, which allows a few additional uses such as some residential uses for a pilots' training school and some hotel uses. Ms. Gerli explained in more detail, using the map, which areas were designated for which uses, and she and Mr. Marder answered specific questions from the Commission. Commissioner Jones reported on the referendum when the Fort Mellon Park Hotel/Conference Center issue was approved, part of the stipulation was that land would be designated and set aside as a park. He further reported it appears that if Fort Mellon Park is rezoned according to the Comprehensive Plan the whole park will be put up for sale. jay Marder reported the zoning designation in the Comprehensive Plan does include the entire water front area, but it allows parks. Mayor Dale reported the Commission wants that land not used for a hotel/conference center in Fort Mellon Park designated as a park. Mr. Marder reported the map can always be colored to show that area as a park designation. Commissioner Eckstein reported the Commission wants to make sure the part that was set aside by vote of a referendum is not for sale and should never be sold. Mr. Marder reported that is understood. Gary Lowell, 121 N. Summerlin, reported the Comprehensive Plan ignores a promise that the Commission made to the citizens in regard to the hotel/conference center. He distributed to the Commission copies of a letter that was written to the citizens stating: Ft. Mellon Park would be enhanced. With the Conference Center and hotel being located at the western end of the park (next to the Civic Center and duck pond) there will be ample room for free fishing, piers, MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 489 28; 2000 19__ boardwalks, lighted basketball and tennis courts, and landscaped picnic and play areas on the remaining parkland. Mr. Lowell further reported that the City has created a preliminary piece to market downtown Sanford to different real estate developers, and Ft. Mellon Park is included in the areas being marketed. He feels his affirmative vote on the conference center was a mistake because alternate locations were not seriously considered and traffic issues are being swept under the carpet. Twelve stories of hotel blocking the water front is not his dream for the City. There is nothing in the ' Comprehensive Plan to prevent the City from designating land from Seminole BoUlevard to the bre~water as Fort Mellon Park, and then developing everything else. Also, the development ora hotel/conference center is putting the cart before the horse. It relinquishes the future vision of what Sanford will be to any developer who comes forward with the latest U-Stor-It, recycling plant, oil-change station or hotel/conference center. What the developers want to do is make their money, depreciate the town and then get out. Mr. Lowell reported the Mayor made comments at a Tourist Development Council meeting saying, "What I really want to accomplish from this particular Commission is to -- let's meet, the City, the Tourist Development Council and the County, put together something we can agree on, and then send it out and see what a developer might propose." Mr. Lowell reported if this Comprehensive Plan is adopted, it will only encourage further back-room deals that shape our future, and the future of our City. He encouraged the City to consider hiring a professional firm to facilitate a Comprehensive Master Plan for the whole City, characterized by community dialog and consensus building. Once that is in place, interested parties can be invited to build the citizens' vision of Sanford. Millard Hunt, 801 E. 2nd Street, resident, taxpayer, and Chairman of the Society for the Preservation of Fort Mellon Park, reenforced what Mr. Lowell said by referring to a document that was available at City Hall and throughout the community in September 1998. This document was "Fort Mellon Park Referendum answers to common questions, City of Sanford, Florida." He reported this was a document designed to inform citizens about the issue and help them decide how to vote on the referendum. One of the questions in the document was, ,'What will happen to existing facilities at Fort Mellon Park and how will residents access the lake (Lake Monroe)?" Answer: "If approved by voters the conference center/hotel complex will be built on the western portion of the park. The eastern seven hundred feet of the park, the length of over 2 1/3 football fields, will be preserved for park uses only, and improved. Fishing piers and additional water related amenities are proposed. In addition, he read referendum language and reported the Mayor and Commissioners had referred to the November 3 referendum as representing public support for the hotel/conference center, but that referendum is null and void if this Comprehensive Plan Amendment is adopted. He referred to the document which Mr. Lowell referred to regarding putting Fort Mellon Park up for sale, and wanted to know if the Commission was revoking, rescinding or canceling the promise that was made to the citizens regarding preserving pan of Fort Mellon Park. He also had a concern about the Transportation Concurrency Exception with regard to the hotel/conference center and other downtown developments. He reported what is needed prior to passing the Plan Amendments, and putting City property up for sale, is a Master Plan for the whole City. City Manager VanDerworp reported when the Downtown Business District was designated it was proposed as a mixed use district. The 750 foot portion of Fort Mellon Park included in the Downtown Business District designation was never intended to become a "development piece" of property and it could continue to be designated as public/semi public for purposes of clarification. He further reported that the 750 foot parcel listed on the marketing document should come off so future developers, or people looking at properties, will know that it is to remain a park. Furthermore, 490 MINUTES city Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 29~0 regarding a Master Plan for the, whole City, the City has had extensive planning done in the past and does have a Master Plan, although it h.a,~,~oi~ fl~veloped bit by bit, and will continue to be developed. · ' ~ Jay Jurie reported it appears the City has a technical Comprehensive Plan rather than a Conceptual Comprehensive Plan. It really needs to be a flexible, visionary document. In addition, Mr. Jurie read comments regarding the legal notices that were published for the Comprehensive Plan. He reported, and asked why, the abbreviations in the notices supporting the summary of Plan Amendments do not identify or define the existing land use classifications as shown for each Site, such as ROI and CBD. He reported concern about the compatibility of densities throughout the Comprehensive Plan, and asked why RP (Resource Protection) had been left out entirely· He also asked who would pay the cost of the impact from the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. He concluded that there has been no appreciable citizen participation in the formulation of these amendments. Andy Kutz, 2019 Park Avenue, reported Sanford has an excellent Comprehensive Plan, and now the water front is being recognized as an asset. Professionals need to be hired from outside to develop a Master Plan and get proposals to augment the asset we already have. Commitments need to be made. Mary Hawver, 2209 S. Magnolia Avenue, reported citizens need to be talked to in language that they understand. The City needs to be taken care of the way it is now. Once Sanford is changed it will be changed for good. Sa/fiord does not need to be like other cities, it needs to be comfortable within itself. City Clerk, Janet Dougherty, reported the City received a letter from Art Woodruff, on behalf of his father Jack Woodruff, 3545 S. Mellonville Avenue (on Silver Lake), regarding Site 5 of the Second Comprehensive Plan Amendment of 2000. Att Woodruff, 214 S. Summerlin Avenue, was present and reported concern over the rezoning of property in the Silver Lake area to Industrial. Lonnie Groot, an Attorney with the law firm of Shutts and Bowen, 20 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1000, Orlando, Florida, 32801, requested a land use designation change for a 300 foot strip of the property designated as Site 5 in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The opponents of this proposal are not Sanford residents and want to be saved from the City of San~ord. He reported concern of the Industrial zoning in the Silver Lake area, and distributed a letter from Jeny McCollum, County Engineer, describing plans for construction on East Lake Mary Boulevard, a copy of a page from the County's web site detailing the project, and a letter from the Sanford Airport Authority dated December 1999 which speaks to the inappropriateness of residential development in the area. Also attached were copies of articles from the Central Florida Business Journal relating to Sanford's vacancies in terms of Industrial space, and from the Orlando Business Journal stating the Airport is doing ve/y well. Mr. Groot read a letter he had received from Tracy Grygiel, Seminole County Economic Development Director, which stated that Mr. Abdul Hussein was recruited in 1997 by the Economic Development Commission of Mid-Florida, and the Economic Development Staffof Seminole County. Mr. Hussein opened a warehouse on Silver Lake Drive· He relocated a computer hardware distribution business to Seminole County, creating approximately 70 new jobs, with a $4.5 million capital investment. Mr. G-root quoted several other magazines regarding the Orlando Sa/fiord Airport and its benefits in relocating businesses to Sanford. He reported that the future of Sanford is Industrial in that area, and is an airport dominated economy. Michael Harding, Engineer from Harding-Lawson Engineering Firm, distributed a scale map of Abdul Hussein's property indicating the 300 foot strip along Mellonville and East Lake Mary Boulevard, where the proposed ,p.uol~ 'pzoju~S 'uo!ssgumoD ,h!D S~t~LFINIIAI 492 E718672 MINUTES ~ "-":'~:~ ~'~ ~ty?~mmass~on, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2q~0 not have any uplands in it. Mr. Shue reported he would like to secure a commitment that the area north of the designated resource protection area would not be developed in the future, and that a conservation easement will be established over that parcel: Mayor Dale reported the City would put that in the development order. Mr. Shue also asked that the density of the development next to the wetlands be kept at no more than five units per acre, or four units per acre would be even be~er. Sid Vihlen, 204 N. Park Avenue, Suite 100, reported he is the owner of Site 8, the Rand Yard industrial area south of the railroad, and between Wayne Densch and CR 15 (the old ice house), and he is available to answer any questions. Elise Comell reported Silver Lake is a unique lake because it is pristine, historical and has natural growth. She would like to see pie shaped lots running from Silver Lake to Mellonville, with each lot having 20 or 30 feet or so of waterfront. The lots could be sold for $1 million, and there could be maybe ten lots, for a total profit of $10 million. Jay Marder, Director of Engineering and Planning, reviewed the location of each Site enumerated in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Ordinance No. 3572, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TI-IE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3528 OF SAID CITY, SAID ORDINANCE BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SAID AMENDMENT BEING THE SECOND ANNUAL AMENDMENT; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; HOUSING ELEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT; CONSERVATION ELEMENT; RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT; CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT AND CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; ADDING PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB1LITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Lessard moved to approve Site 12 on first reading of Ordinance No. 3572. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Lessard moved to approve Site 11 on first reading of Ordinance No. 3572. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Eckstein moved to approve Site 10 on first reading of Ordinance No. 3572. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Lessard moved to approve Site 9 on first reading of Ordirmnce No. 3572. 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The Mayor called a short recess and then reconvened the meeting. Lonnie Groot reported that the developer on Site 5 will commit to no more than two lots on the lake front, and no lake access for lots not on the lake. Commissioner Jones amended his motion on Site 5 to include the two stipulations of no more than two lots on the lake front, and no lake access for lots not on the lake. Commissioner Williams amended her second to be the same and the amended motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Williams moved to transmit the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by Engineering and Planning to the Department of Community Affairs, with future land use designation of Waterfront for sites 3 and 4; and future land use designation of Industrial for site 5, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Mayor Dale announced them will be a second Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment when it is returned by the Department of Community Affairs with comments, probably some time in November. Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3574 to rezone 178.3± acres of property lying between Seminole Boulevard and Narcissus Avenue and between Rand Yard Road extended northerly and N. Kennel Road extended northerly from AG, Agriculture and MI-2, Medium Industrial, to PD, Planned Development with single family residential uses based on consistency with the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, with stipulations and conditions. Strategic Acquisitions Corp., owner, Harling Locklin & Associates, applicant. Ad published July 21, 2000. Ordinance No. 3574 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3574. Hugh Harling, Harling Locklin & Associates, representing Allen Hughes, the contract purchaser of this property, reported the density requested was 323 units, but based on tonight's discussions, they are willing to drop the density. Also, they have done some preliminary site planning and are now willing to go to a maximum density of 250 units. Also, they will honor the 750 foot protection zone around the eagle's nest set by the corp of engineers and that protection ama which falls within the wetlands will become a conservation easement. He further reported they are working with the zoo to potentially develop a boardwalk and/or nature walk through this area and would like to reserve the right for the zoo to utilize the area in the conservation easement that will be established. Mr. Harling also reported they would like some flexibility with the uplands portion of the site with lots of 115' depth and a minimum lot size of 50 feet, with some lots possibly being 60' or 70' in width to maximize tree preservation. There will be a single entry road off of 17- 92 and no access to Namissus Avenue. They will be making road improvements on 17-92, and have agreed to participate with the City in the River Scape planning to be accomplished along Lake Monroe. ~ ~ Commissioner Eckstein moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3574, entitled: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 495 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 178.3± ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN SEMINOLE BOULEVARD AND NARCISSUS AVENUE AND BETWEEN RAND YARD ROAD EXTENDED NORTHERLY AND N. KENNEL ROAD EXTENDED NORTHERLY FROM AG, AGRICULTURAL, AND MI-2, MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL, TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. as amended during the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Nay Commissioner Jones Aye Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinunee No. 3575 to rezone 9.534- acres of property_ lying between Cornwall Road extended easterly and E. I,ul~ Mary Boulevard and between Ohio Avenue and Mellonville Avenue from SR lA. Single Family Residential, to RI-1, Restricted Industrial based on consistency with the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, with stipulations and conditions Abdul Hussein Family Limited Partnership, owner; Lonnie N. Groot, Esquire, applicant. Ad published July 21, 2000. Ordinance No. 3575 was read by title. Mayor Dale reported the Commission would hear from those persons present to speak for, or in opposition to, Ordinance No. 3575. Richard Fowler, 3500 Whither Way, reported approval of this rezoning, after voluntary removal of about 9½ acres, and a couple of acres for lakefront lots, will still leave 11 or 12 acres, at 6 units per acre, or 60 or 70 houses. This is a big impact for the total number of houses around the lake, and in the whole area. He would like some concessions in reducing the density in that area. Lonnie Groot reported they would have about 7.2 acres left on the residential side, and two acres of that is lakefront, so there will be about 5 acres left. Art Woodruff, 214 S. Summerlin Avenue, asked the Commission to stipulate a lot size of.3 acres, which is the smallest lot size in the area. Mayor Dale reported Mr. Hussien has already made a big compromise to protect the lake, and the lot size will be addressed in the Site Plan. El/se Comell, Silver Lake, reported she would like the designation of industrial excluded. Commissioner Jones moved to approve Ordinance No. 3575, with the conditions discuss0~l, during the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Public Hearing, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3117 OF SAID CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING A ZONING PLAN; SAID AMENDMENT CHANGING THE ZONING OF 9.53± ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN COP, NWALL ROAD EXTENDED EASTERLY AND EAST LAKE MARy BOULEVARD AND B~TWEEN OHIO AVENUE AND MELLONVILLE AVENUE, FROM SR-IA, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RI-I, RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and canSed by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Nay Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye 496 MINUTES · m,%~e~"~Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Augur28, 2~0 Appeal of the Historic Preservation Board's denial of request to return Ioadbearing structures to house located at 901 S. Magnolia Avenue. Neville and Linda Daniels, owners. Neville and Linda Daniels reported they have made two presentations to the Historic Preservation Board regarding the overhang on their home. The roof is sagging and the house is structurally unsound. Ill-conceived remodels have been made, there is a major crack in the middle where the roof is sagging, and their engineer, A1 Aiken, advised them that the structure is so unsound that they should not chip off any of the stucco even though they really wanted to know what was under the stucco on the front of the building. After being denied twice by the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) they did chip off some of the stucco from the front of the building and they found that the porch and second floor are hanging from thc roof rafters by 1 X 6's and 2 X 4's, and this is what is supporting the upstairs front room hanging off of the roof. Thc Daniels presented pictures of the house and the roof structure to the Commission. They cannot have a window replaced upstairs because the front will not sustain the weight of two men to replace it. They cannot have the roof replaced, which they have an estimate for, because thc roof will not withstand men walking around on it. Thc roofer informed them that thc roof has so fallen in now that thc rain water no longer runs off, it runs in, so now there arc ruttcn roof rafters holding up the second floor. This is all because they need support structures in the porch. The span is 37' wide and is totally unsupported. They have tried to find some measure of proof that there was at some point support there. Ms. Libby Boyd, who moved to Sanford with her husband in 1937, told them she has personal knowledge that the house had support columns in the front of it. Ms. Betty Skates and Dee Dee Sharon also will attest to the fact that there were support structures in the front of thc house. Ms. Sharon was best friends with a young girl who grew up in the house and was a frequent playmate in the house. They found out from neighbors that the house used to be brick on the front, and during a remodeling the entire front of the house was stuccoed. The columns and the arch are now stucco, not brick, which the neighbors remember. They did extensive research to find out what would be in keeping with remodeling or renovating a bungalow, and they found that naturally stained wood, stone, brick and stucco were originally used. They decided stone would probably look best to give weight and proportion to the front of thc house, and stone was used more often than any other material. Their intention was to restore the house to/ts historical significance, which would mean removing the stucco from the brick. An expert restorer told them that it would bc very expensive and labor intensive to remove the stucco. To make the house historically defensible and aesthetically pleasing, they decided to restore balance to thc front of the house and put a small amount of stone in the columns. Usually if there are arches on the side of a house, they are replicated in the front to give balance, but this is not true of their house. It is obvious that there is cracking and patching where arches used to be in the front of the house. They reported that at the second HPB meeting they were approved to put two 8" pieces of wood as structural supports for the one large arch. They feel in keeping with the integrity and design of the house, and the side arches, they would prefer to have three arches in the front of the house. Scott Singeisen, 203 E. 10th Street, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board, reported the denial was not for the structural support, it was for the stone wrap on the columns. The craftsman style in Central Florida, and in the South, used stuccoed veneer, and there are many examples ora single arch across the front. The craftsman style should be somewhat consistent with its vernacular, that being the neighborhood where it is found. He also reported the Code states, under building elements, columns are to be made of wood, brick or stucco. The HPB goes by the Code and that is what the Daniels' request was judged on. Mayor Dale reported that stone is historically correct. Commissioner Jones noted the pictures show the MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida deviation in the angle of the single arch where the smaller arches would have been. Commissioner Lessard moved to overturn the denial of the Historic Preservation Board and allow three arches with wood, brick or stucco columns. Commissioner Williams seconded the .motion. After continued discussion Commissioner Lessard withdrew his motion and Commissioner Williams withdrew her second. Mayor Dale passed the gavel and moved to overturn the decision of the Historic Preservation Board and allow three arches with stone columns. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Commissioner Lessard moved to return the $50.00 appeal fee to the Daniels. The motion died for lack of a second. First reading of Ordinance No. 3576 to annex 20 acres of property_ lying between Marquette Avenue and Brooks Avenue extended easterly and between Beardall Avenue and Sipes Avenue (3560 & 3566 Beardall Avenue). City of Sanford, owner. Mayor Dale reported this is the water reclamation site. Ordinance No. 3576 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Lessard moved on the first reading of Ordinance No. 3576, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ANNEX WITHIN THE CORPORATE AREA OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, UPON ADOPTION OF SAID ORDiNANCE, 20 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN MARQUETTE AVENUE AND BROOKS AVENUE EXTENDED EASTERLY AND BETWEEN BEARDALL AVENUE AND SIPES AVENUE; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROVISIONS OF SECTION 171.044, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Adoption of Resolution No. 1850 re: $15,000 Division of Forestry Grant for inventory of street rig ~b~. ~ of way trees. Resolution No. 1850 was read by title. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Eckstein moved to adopt Resolution No. 1850, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, TO ENTER INTO AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DMSION OF FORESTRY. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Rank bid respondents for Insurance Broker, for Bid #RFP 99/00-25, and authorize staff to negotiate with the too ranking firm. Commissioner Eckstein moved to rank the Insurance Brokers as follows: Art Gallagher first, the Hunt 497 19-- 498 MINUTES Cormmss~on, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2(~0 Gro nd, and Brown and Brown thffg. - Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Nay Approve Grant of Easement on Rantoul Lane request from the City_ of Lake Mary and Enele Homes. ~ommissioner Williams moved to approve the Grant of Easement, subject to the City Manager's satisfaction with the landscaping and golf course protection. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard. Commissioner Eckstein reported this easement is of some value because it increases the value of homes substantially, and it is of value to the City. He does not want to just give it away. Mayor Dale reported that there will be value in the landscaping, and Sanford citizens will benefit from having another road. The motion was carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Approve FOP contract ratification being effective with the first payroll period following ratification. City Manager VanDerworp reported this contract deals with the impasse issue only, and there will be a wage re-opener forthcoming, beginning next October. Commissioner Williams moved to ratify the contract. Seconded by Commissioner Eckstein and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Approve request for 60 day extension for repairs and upgrading of the irrigation system at Mayfair Golf Course and amend the Mediated Settlement Agreement accordingly. Commissioner Eckstein moved to grant the 60 day extension and amend the Agreement accordingly. Seconded by Commissioner Lessard and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Board appointments. Firefighters Retirement System and Police Officers Retirement System. City Clerk Janet Dougherty reported the term of Mayor Larry Dale expires on October 1, 2000 on each of these boards. Commissioner Eckstein moved to re-appoint Mayor Lar~ Dale to both boards. Seconded by Commissioner Williams and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Consent Agenda. On recommendation of the City Manager, Commissioner Williams moved as follows: MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida -- 499 Add-on items. None. City Attorney's Report. Mayor-Commissioner Dale Aye Commissioner Eckstein Aye Commissioner Williams Aye Commissioner Lessard Aye Commissioner Jones Aye Reported his office has been actively working on the Noble case, which is the Housing Authority Case and they have filed an answer in the District Court and will keep the Commission updated. Also, the City r~eiv, eda letter from the EEOC and his office has sent a letter to the EEOC requesting additional information. He will review that information when he receives it and brief the Commission at that time and respond to the letter. City Clerk's Report. No report. City_ Manager's Report. No report. City Commissioner's Reports. Commissioner Eckstein - reported that if the City could acquire the property on Ridgewood Avenue it should be swapped for the School Board prope~y. Commissioner Williams - supported the Mayor in commending the School Board in naming a new school in honor of Ms. Bentley, one of Sanford's community leaders. Approve amendment to contract No. 30B with CPH Enginedrs, Inc. to allow for the design and installation of underground utilities and the construction of an entrance driveway and sidewalks for Chase Park Baseball Field, at a cost of $47,257.00. '~ Authorize execution of Second Participation Agreement and Escrow Agreement with the Sanford Gasification Site Group, and authorize funds from reserves in the amount of $777,792. Authorize payment to Rivero, Gordimer & Company, P.A. in the amount of $50,000 for the Sanford Gasification Plant "trust account." Approve street closure of Oak Avenue from 8th Street to 9th Street on Sunday, September 10, 2000 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with the All Souls Catholic Church's Parish Picnic. Accept bids for vendors with the lowest pricing for pans and services that meet specifications as follows: 1FB #99/00-27 Automotive Equipment Parts to Sanford Auto & Truck Parts, Inc., I]?B #99/00-28 Transmission Repair to Transco Transmission, IFB #99/00-29 Radiator Repairs to Complete Radiator, and IFB #99/00-30 Starters & Alternators to Mike's Auto Electric, Inc. Approve easement on Chase Park Property to Florida Power and Light Corporation to install power lines and transformers. Approve payments made during the month of July 2000. Approve Change Order #4 in the amount of $29,262.50 to General Contractors, Inc. contract to remohilize and delete concrete at Chase Park. Funding to be determined. Seconded by Commissioner Jones and carried by vote of the Commission as follows: 5OO MINUTES City Commission, Sanford, Florida 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting August 28, 2q¢0 Commissioner Lessard - no report. Commissioner Jones - reported residents have presented to him the idea of putting together a marketing tool for Sanford. Also, he received two letters this week in regard to the dump trucks, and he observed two of them slide into an intersection this week. Mayor Dale reported it was time to crack down on them again, and Chief Tooley agreed he is working on it. Mayor Dale - no report. The being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Attest: City Clerk