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03.21.96City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission Regularly Scheduled Meeting 7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 21, 1996 City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida AGENDA 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 2724 S. Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of automotive dealer sales. Owner: Larry T. Johnson Representative: Randy Siegel, Auto Land 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at the corner of 3rd Street and Myrtle Avenue in a SC -3, Special Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of automotive dealer sales. Owners: Charles and Deborah North Representatives: David and Karen Armstrong 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at One Red Cleveland Blvd., in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose of on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant, AB -COP. Owner: City of Sanford /Airport Authority Representative: Joseph Ajhar 4. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 100 Jett Aire Court in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose of an increase in sign height requirements: 25 feet required, 51 feet proposed, a variance of 26 feet. Owner: City of Sanford/Airport Authority Representative: Bob Dose 5. Hold a Public Hearing to consider request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 956 Upsala Road in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose of a reduction in side yard setback requirements: 15 feet required, 3 to 4 feet proposed, a variance of 11 to 12 feet. Owners /representatives: Stephanie & Stan Tomaszewski 6. Consider the Site Plan for a Burger King Restaurant for Lot 4, Gateway Plaza Shopping Center located at 301 Towne Center Boulevard in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: Davgar Restaurants, Inc. Representative: John J. Beilstein, V.P. Construction 7. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 8. Reports from Staff. 9. Minutes. 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 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) Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs in advance of the meeting. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1996 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Stogner Jim Valerino Helen Stairs Mac McClanahan Ben Dyal Ross Robert Otto Garrett MEMBERS ABSENT: Leon Brooks Michael Skat OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 2724 S. Orlando Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of automotive dealer sales. Owner: Larry T. Johnson; representative: Randy Siegel, Auto Land. Due to lack of a representative, Mr. Dyal moved to table. Seconded by Mr. Stogner. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at the corner of 3rd Street and Myrtle Avenue in a SC -3, Special Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of automotive dealer sales. Owners: Charles and Deborah North; representatives: David and Karen Armstrong. David Armstrong, 745 Old Geneva Road, Geneva, was present for representation. Mr. Armstrong stated that there are 10 parking spaces and that he would like to display 4- vehicles in 4 of these spaces. The display cars would be moved to the inside if customers or employees fill the other 6- spaces. He stated that his plans are to have 10 -cars on display inside, 4 outside display cars, with 6- parking spaces for other employees and customers. The entire property is fenced and there will be no cars left out over night. Mr. Armstrong stated that all cars will be operable. There will be no body work done on the premises, only truck and motor cycle repair, which will be done on the inside. There will not be any parts sales. His hours of operation would be from S to 5 :00. Mr. Armstrong stated that he has been doing wholesale and custom order work for some time and that he always end up with two or three cars for retail. He lives in Geneva and would like to work closer to home and likes the Sanford area. He stated that the delivery and supply vehicles would not be at the site long, just enough time to service and deliver vehicles. He finds the type of cars that customers want and delivers. them. All oil and battery disposal is regulated and would be done on the inside. Mr. McClanahan stated that based on the surrounding area, he did not have a problem with the use. Mr. Gibson stated that the site was designed for warehouse purposes and that the number of parking spaces were developed to accommodate that use. The proposal now is to use the entire facility for a different use. The amount of parking spaces they want to have for display would not create a MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1995 PAGE 2 nonconforming use. Mr. McClanahan moved for approval as presented with the allowance of 4- parking spaces for outside display. Seconded by Mr. Valerino. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. McClanahan made a motion to remove Item 1 from the table. Seconded by Mr. Robert. All in favor of the motion. Motion carried. Randy Siegel, owner and operator of Insurance Land, was present for representation. He stated that he and a friend would like to open up a small car lot. He enjoys dabbling in auto sales and this property would be an excellent site. Mrs. Stairs asked if the Commission would be considering some type of a site plan. Mr. Gibson stated that a site plan would be done at Staff level. A Site Plan has been provided showing the display area. Staff is recommending the Commission address the nonconforming sign. There are no dimensions and the sign clearly exceeds 50- square feet. Mr. Valerino asked if the site is being utilized for auto sales. Mr. Marder stated that it has been used without obtaining all approvals and licensing for over a month. Mr. Robert question the sign on the site plan showing it to be� 4x8' and asked if this is a new sign replacing the sign out front. Mr. Siegel stated that it is a small exterior sign for Auto Land. He stated that Staff has recommended conformity of this sign. He will work with Staff on the signage. Mr. Marder noted that the intent of Staff's recommendation is to include the nonconforming sign also. Mr. McClanahan stated that the only justification for asking him to bring a sign into code that was installed legally 8 years ago is that the applicant is asking for something else. Mr. Stogner noted that it would not only be the signage but by the applicant asking for this use, it gives the Commission the opportunity to upgrade. Mr. McClanahan stated that he has no problems with the landscaping, that his problem was with asking the applicant to bring the existing sign up to current code. Mr. Robert asked if the stop sign for the egress. would be a painted stop bar or would there be anything more such as a no left turn sign. Mr. Siegel stated "no ", but that they will be putting in painted a stop bar because the parking lot will be restriped and resurfaced. Mr. Siegel stated that the hours of operation would be Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturdays, 9:OOam to 6:OOpm. Mr. Dyal asked if there were 4- parking spaces and 1- handicap. space. Mr. Siegel stated "yes ". In the rear there are two spaces that he would like to donate for customer parking. There will not be any cars for sale in the back. There will be no more than 5 to 6 vehicles at any one time on the site. There will not be any repairs on site. The garage will stay empty. Mr. Robert moved on approval based on similar uses in the area and based on Staff's recommendations A and B with no more than 6 vehicles for display. Seconded by Mr. Stogner. Mr. McClanahan asked if the motion was mandating the signage change. Mr. Robert stated that it is to limit him to the one sign that he has now. Mr. Dyal, Mr. McClanahan, Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Stairs in opposition to the motion. Mr. Robert, Mr. Valerino and Mr. Stogner in favor. Motion failed. Mr. Siegel stated that he would have to call sign company to see if they could manifest two signs out of the one. Mr. Marder stated that anyone can change the face on a non- conforming sign. He noted that the applicant has signage space on the building. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1996 PAGE 3 Mr. Robert moved on approval subject to Item A of Staff's recommendations and for Item B to include the words "to the extent feasible, the site to be brought up to current standards and the display is to be limited to 6 vehicles in numbers". Seconded by Mr. Valerino. Mr. Stogner stated that a sign and the landscaping are the same. He stated that all we are asking the applicant is to upgrade and that the sign needs to come into City code. In favor of the motion were Mr. Robert, Mr. Valerino, Mr. McClanahan, Mr. Garrett, and Mrs. Stairs. Opposed were Mr. Dyal and Mr. Stogner. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at One Red Cleveland Blvd., in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose of on premise consumption of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant, AB -COP. Owner: City of Sanford Airport Authority; representative: Joseph Ajhar. Nelson Blankenship, Central Florida. Airport, and Joseph Ajhar, Jerry's Caterers, 2430 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, were present. Mr. Ajhar stated that Jerry's is involved in restaurants at airports throughout the State, Georgia and Alabama. The restaurant will be in the main terminal of the new sector. The square footage of the restaurant will be 3000 to 3500 square feet including cooking and seating, and the pub will be 1200 square feet. Mr. Blankenship stated that it will not be open to the public because it is not in a secure portion of the airport. It is for ticketed passengers only. The restaurant will be finished approximately April 1. Mr. Blankenship stated that other locations, such as those to feed employees, will have to be worked out. Mr. Gibson stated that other areas will not have to come back before Staff because the request has been advertised to incorporate the entire leased area of the Airport. Mr. McClanahan moved for approval to include the entire building. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 100 Jett Aire Court in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose of an increase in sign height requirements: 25' required, 51' proposed, a variance of 26 Owner: City of Sanford /Airport Authority; representative: Bob Dose. Bob Dose, 100 Jett Aire Ct. of the Airport was present. He stated that they needed a sign to project a little higher than. the hangars. Mr. Stogner questioned the lighting of the sign. Mr. Dose stated that he had submitted a request to FAA and additional lighting will be provided. Jett Aire is a stand alone operation with its own fuel farm for its own customers. Mr. Dose stated that the reason for the sign is that it projects the aviation performance center as well. The Phillips 66 brand fuel needs to be displayed because it will be open to the public for anyone that fly in, from the smaller piper to the largest jet. The height of the sign was looked at because of the large buildings.. There will be no sign on the roof. Mr. Robert moved for approval per Staff's recommendations. Mr. McClanahan seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.. Next on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 956 Upsala Road in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District, for the purpose . of a reduction in sideyard setback requirements: 15' required, 3 to 4 ' proposed, a reduction of 11 to 12 Owners /representatives: Stephanie & Stan Tomaszewski. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1995 PAGE 4 Stanley Tomaszewski, 956 Upsala Road, stated that the lab space at this location is getting cramped. He is asking for a variance to construct an additional storage area to be on the south side. This is a materials testing laboratory. Materials are tested for engineering purposes for low level chemical analysis. Mr. Dyal asked why not add on to the east. Mr. Tomaszewski stated that future plans include developing space for an engineering business. If developed on the east side at this time, future plans would be precluded. Mr. Marder stated that there are a number of alternatives while maintaining the integrity of the site. There is plenty of buildable area on site without going into the setback. Mr. Stogner moved to deny based on Staff's recommendations. Mr. Valerino seconded the motion. Mr. Robert opposed. Motion carried. The next item was the consideration of the Site Plan for a Burger King Restaurant for Lot 4, Gateway Plaza. Shopping Center located at 301 Towne Center Blvd. in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: Davgar Restaurants, Inc.; representative: John J. Beilstein. John Beilstein was present. He stated that the restaurant is a part of the sale. Mr. Robert moved for approval subject to final engineering approval. Mr. Dyal seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. McClanahan moved to approve the Minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Robert. All in favor. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40pm. Helen Stairs, Chairperson From the Director of Planning and Development TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of March 21, 1996 AUTO LAND - Request conditional use approval to establish automobile sales for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at 2724 South Orlando Drive. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes an existing building utilized for offices. The site was being utilized for automotive sales. The existing detached sign appears to be nonconforming in terms of size and height. 2. Uses adjacent to the site include a junk yard, automobile sales and various highway - oriented commercial uses. 3. Recommend approval of the conditional use request to establish automobile sales based on similar uses already established in the immediate area with the following conditions and stipulations: a. All parking and display areas shall be defined and provided in accordance with City requirements for office uses and other activities being conducted on the premises. b. To the extent feasible the site shall be brought up to current standards, specifically with regards to signage and landscape requirements. ARMSTRONG - Request conditional use approval to establish automobile sales and automobile repair for property Zoned SC -3, Special Commercial located at 300 -308 West Third Street. 1. Site is Zoned SC -3, Special Commercial and includes a warehouse building with five units. 2. The applicant requests that certain warehouse units be utilized for repair and indoor display of vehicles as well as the ability to continue to utilize the building for warehouse and storage activities. 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use for an automobile dealer sales establishment for the property immediately to the Planning Recommendations - Page 1 north with certain stipulations, specifically that there would be a limit of one vehicle and that such automobile would not be visible from the street. 4. Recommend approval of the request to establish automobile sales and automobile repair with the stipulation that there shall be no outdoor display or storage of vehicles and that there shall be no outdoor repair of vehicles or outdoor storage or display of inoperable vehicles. JERRY'S - Request conditional use approval to permit a restaurant in an RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zone and alcoholic beverage sales in an RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zone located at One Red Cleveland Boulevard. 1. Site is Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial and includes an airport arrivals and departure building at Orlando Sanford Airport. 2. Recommend that request to establish a restaurant in the terminal building at the Orlando Sanford Airport in an RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zone be approved based on the proposed use being a customary commercial activity in airport terminals. Recommendations are not provided for alcoholic beverage sales activities. JETT AIRE GROUP. INC. - Request approval of a dimensional variance to height regulation of detached sign for property Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial, located at 100 Jett Aire Court. 1. Site is Zoned RI -1, Restricted Industrial and presently contains an industrial type building on the north side of the Orlando Sanford Airport. The building is utilized as a fixed base operator or FBO which provides various services to aircraft. 2. The applicant requests approval to permit a detached sign of 51 feet in height. The City's sign regulations permit such detached signs to be 25 feet in height. The applicant states that aircraft are looking to see the sign from several thousand feet away. The applicant also states that the height of the building is 39 feet which may hinder the view of a 25 foot high sign. 3. A detached Exxon sign is located on the south side of the tarmac in proximity to the terminal. That sign appears to be approximately 20 feet in height. It is located in an area that evidences one -story buildings. 4. A "Phillips 66" sign is attached to the Jett Aire building wall facing south in close proximity to the proposed location of the detached sign. Said attached sign is clearly visible from the south side of the tarmac, i.e., near the above - mentioned Exxon sign. 5. Recommend approval of the request for a dimensional variance for a 51 foot high sign because of the special circumstances and characteristics of the airport that are different than the typical commercial environment that the City's sign standards are designed to provide for. 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