09.04.97C -- a
it of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
Regularly Scheduled Meetin
tin
7:00 P.M.
Thursday, September 4, 1997
City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida
AGENDA
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request by Habitat for Humanity for a Dimensional
Variance for property located at the southeast corner of Americana Blvd. and U.S. 17-92 in
a GC- 2, General Commercial Zoning District.
Tax Parcel I: 11--- 300 -041 -0000
Owner: Robert Smith, M.D.
Representative: Michael McConnell
2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for Celeste
Industries, Inc. located at 124 Commerce Way in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning
District.
Tax Parcel : 35 -19-30-524-0000-010
Owner: McCrory Holding Compan
Representative: Michael W. Edwards
3. Any other business from floor or Commission Members.
4. Reports from Staff:
• Downtown Commer i l District Rezoning Study Group
5. Minutes.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1997
7:00 P.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
CITY HALL, SANFORD, FLORIDA
MEMB PRESENT
Ross Robert
Otto Garrett
Helen stairs
Lynn Stogner
Mac McClanahan
Jim Valerino
Mike Shat
Ben Dyal - late
MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Hattaway
O THERS PRESET
Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator
Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Stairs called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
First on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a
request by Habitat for Humanity for a Dimensional Variance for
property located at the southeast corner of Americana Blvd. and
U.S. 17 -92 in a GC -2, General Commercial zoning District. Tax
Parcel No: 11 -20 -30 -300- 0410 -0000. owner: Robert Smith, M.D.
Representative: Michael McConnell.
Chris LaFrance, 2331 Sherbrooke Road, Minter Park, and Cas
Suvongse, consultant of Lake Mary, were present for
representation. Mr. LaFrance stated that they are in the process
of annexation and the signage is critical to this site.
Mr. McClanahan stated that he is in favor of the variance because
of the organization, the job they are doing in the community and
the configuration of this piece of property.
Mr. Robert moved on the request as per Staff's recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Skat for discussion. Mr. Robert stated that he
like the idea of Habitat having the sign but that he does not
like the precedent of going twice the size of what we have out
there already. Mr. Robert amended his motion so that the
approval is effective only at time of annexation. Amendment
seconded by Mr. Skat. Mr. Robert in favor of the motion. All
others opposed. Motion failed. Mr. Skat moved on approval as
the applicant has applied with the contingency of annexation.
Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a
request for a Dimensional Variance for Celeste Industries, Inc.
located at 124 Commerce Way in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial
Zoning District. Tax Parcel No: 35- 19- 30- 524 -0000 -0100.
Owner: McCrory Holding Company. Representative: Michael W.
Edwards. _
Thomas Forsythe, 2467 Baldwin Road, Maitland, Vice
President /General Manager for Celeste Industries was present for
representation. He stated that the cover was installed without a
permit. The business consists primarily of aircraft interiors,
coach interiors and some boat interiors. Motor coaches have been
stored underneath the cover while furniture is being reinstalled.
He requested that the cover be temporarily allowed. He stated
that they have looked at sites on the Sanford Airport for a new
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facility because the business has grown. He anticipates that
permitting /construction will be finished by the third quarter of
1998.
Mr. McClanahan moved on approval with a sunset provision of 18
months for removal of the cover. seconded by Mr. Skat . Mr.
Valerino in opposition. All others in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Gibson noted that Mr. Marder has requested that the
Commission appoint a representative to serve on an ad hoc
committee relative the establishment of a downtown commercial
district rezoning program. Mrs. Stairs stated that she had
appointed Mr. McClanahan to serve on this committee because he
was with the SC -3 zoning when it was initiated. If Mr.
McClanahan is unable to attend, Mr. Robert will fill in.
Mr. McClanahan moved to approve the Minutes as circulated.
Seconded by Mr. Stogner. All in favor. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:37
P.M.
Helen S s, Chairman
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From the Director of Planning and Developme
August 29, 1997
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of September 4, 1997
McCONNELVHABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Request a dimensional variance for
signage for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located on the east side of U.S.
Highway 17 & 92, north of Americana Boulevard.
1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes approximately 2 acres.
2. According to a plan submitted by the applicant by SK Consortium, Inc., vehicular
access to the site from U.S. Highway 17 & 92 - Orlando Drive will be provided by
Americana Boulevard, a private street.
3. An approximately 22 foot wide strip connects the bulk of the site to U.S. Highway
17 & 92. The applicant requests a dimensional variance to locate a sign within
the 22 foot wide strip. The City requires signs to be located a minimum distance
of 15 feet from adjacent property lines. The specific dimensional variance would
be 4 feet on each side of the strip.
4. The applicant also requests a dimensional variance to the square footage
requirement, specifically from the maximum 50 square feet to 75 square feet.
The City permits additional square footage ".. in cases where three or more
separate stores or business are located on the same premises ... ," for
example, an additional 25 square feet is permitted when the floor area is 0 to
24,999 square feet for a total detached sign surface area of 75 square feet.
5. Other detached signs in the immediate vicinity of site appear to conform to the
City's sign regulations in terms of square footage. Several such signs appear to
be a maximum of fifty square feet.
6. Recommend that the request to vary the detach sign setback from adjacent
property for a distance of up to 4 feet be granted based on the configuration of
the property and the general predominance of similar signs already located in
the immediate area. Recommend that the request to increase the square
footage of the sign surface area be denied because there does not appear to be
evidence of a hardship and other signage for similar business in the immediate
area appear to conform to the City's sign standards.
Planning Recommendations - Page 1
CELESTE INDUSTRIES, INC. - Request a dimensional variance to side yard setback
for property Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial located at 124 Commerce Way.
1. Site is Zoned RI -1, Restricted industrial and includes an existing metal building
being used for industrial purposes.
2. Applicant requests a dimensional variance to the side yard setback along the
westerly property line where an "overhang" has been constructed without a
permit. The overhang area is being utilized for outdoor storage activities,
specifically boats.
3. The overhang encroaches into a ten foot utility easement. The existing building
appears to be located approximately 17 feet from the westerly property line.
4. The site includes a paved concrete area that is approximately 65 feet by 125
feet located on the eastern side of the site.
5. Recommend denial of the request for a dimensional variance to the side yard
setback because:
• There does not appear to be a hardship associated with such variance;
• The area encroaches into an easement; and,
• Allowing the establishment of outdoor storage in such areas creates an
undesirable precedence related to the appearance of the City's industrial
parks.
Planning Recommendations - Page 2