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06.18.09 City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday - June 18,2009 City Commission Chambers Sanford City Hall 1st Floor 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agenda 6 PM Approval of Minutes · May 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Acceptance of Proof of Publication Public Hearings PH-l Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 2.48 acres located at 2927 Sipes Avenue from AG, Agriculture to GC-2, General Commercial for EI Rancho, a proposed restaurant and commercial development project. Tax Parcel Number: 03-20-31-5A Y -0000-0360 Property Owners: Jose A. Rivera and Olga I. Ortiz Representative: Pablo Nieves PH-2 Hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan including the Future Land Use Element and the Future Land Use Plan Map for approximately 63.4 acres in the vicinity of the Georgetown Neighborhood. Representative: Antonia Gerli, Principal Planner - City of Sanford PH-3 Hold a Public Hearing to consider rezoning approximately 98.23 acres of property located in the Georgetown Neighborhood. Representative: Larry Robertson, Development Services Manager - City of Sanford Staff Reports Citizen Participation Commissioners Reports Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at 407.688.5010 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Advice to the public: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he or she may need a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105) Page 1 of 1 Minutes Planning and Zoning Commission June 18, 2009 - 6 PM City Commission Chambers City Hall, Sanford, Florida Members Present Bobby V onHerbulis, Chairman Carol Dennison, Vice Chairman Brian V olk Michael Loader Andy Kutz Ross Robert Rami Yosefian Jerry Mills Members Absent Eddie Green Others Present Larry Robertson, Development Services Manager Antonia Gerli, Principal Planner Christine Dalton, Community Planner Mary Muse, Administrative Coordinator Mr. VonHerbulis called the meeting to order at 6 PM. Minutes Mr. Robert moved to approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2009 Regular Meeting. Mr. Loader seconded. Motion carried 7..0 (Mr. Kutz not present at this time). Proof of Publication Ms. Dennison moved to accept the proof of publications. Mr. Robert seconded. Motion carried 7-0 (Mr. Kutz not present at thi s time). Public Hearing Due to the applicant not being present for PH-l item, Mr. VonHerbulis moved it to be discussed after PH..2 and PH-3 items. Mr. Robertson requested the board to discuss PH..2 and PH-3 concurrently, but make a separate motion for each item. Hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan including the Future Land Use Element and the Future Land Use Plan Map for approximately 63.4 acres in the vicinity of the Georgetown Neighborhood. Larry Robertson, Development Services Manager and Christine Dalton, Community Planner - City of Sanford, representatives. Hold a Public Hearing to consider rezoning approximately 98.23 acres of property located in the Georgetown Neighborhood. Larry Robertson, Development Senrices Manager and Christine Dalton, Community Planner - City of Sanford, representatives. Minutes - June 18, 2009 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Present to speak were Doug McDuffee, Betty Robinson, Doreen Freeman, Theresa Spano, Gary Rager, Canene Johnson, James Lee, Diana Betancourt, Claudia Brown, Bernard Mitchell, Toby Troutman, Tonnetta McGill, Vernon Johnson, and Kathleen Corley. Those in favor want to see the Georgetown area preserved as single family. Those in opposition were concerned about maintaining the existing multi-family and commercial uses once the rezoning is passed. Mr. Yosefian moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan for approximately 63.4 acres in the vicinity of the Georgetown Neighborhood to the City Commission per staffs recommendation. Ms. Dennison seconded. Motion carried 8..0~ Mr. Yosefian moved to recommend approval of the rezoning of approximately 98.23 acres in the Georgetown Neighborhood to the City Commission per staffs recommendation. Mr. Yolk seconded. After discussion, Mr. Y osefian amended his motion to include the map changes discussed (properties along Mellonville Avenue will be single-family and the parcel at 3rd & Pine Avenue will be a PD) and staff is to work with the residents who desire a letter concerning continuation of a non-conforming use or wish to have a PD zoning for their business to ensure the viability of the existing businesses in the area and staffwill make the proposals in the motion to the City Commission. Mr. Yolk seconded amended motion. Motion carried 8...0. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone 2.48 acres located at 2927 Sipes Avenue from AG, Agriculture to GC-2, General Commercial for El Rancho, a proposed restaurant and commercial development project Jose A. Rivera and Olga I. Ortiz, property owners; Jose Rivera and Pablo Nieves, representatives. Present to speak in opposition were James and Sharon Mason. They said in the past there have been issues with speeding, loud music, and intoxicated people. Present to speak in favor was Pablo Fonseca. Mr. Kutz moved to recommend approval to the City Commission per staff's recommendation. Mr. Loader seconded. Motion carried 8-0. Staff Reports A staff report was included in the agenda packet Citizen Participation Toby Troutman asked the board if the hotel located at SUl and Palmetto Avenue would be receiving the PD zoning. She was informed if the owner was interested in a PD zoning, they would have the right to request it. Commissioners Reports None. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM. q-K:.