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11.16.95FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR November 9, 1995 Q Q TO: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 :00 P.M., Thursday, November 16, 1995, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, Sanford, Florida. 1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as the northwest corner of E. Lake Mary Blvd. and Ohio Avenue and the northeast corner of E. Lake Mary Blvd. and Mellonville Avenue from SR -lA, Single Family Dwelling Residential, to that of PD, Planned Development. Owner: Jane C. Chase Representative: Ken Steeves (Applicant requests consideration on January 1.8, 1996; Staff recommends no action at this time.; Staff to readvert.ise for January 18, 1996; see attached memorandum and letter). 2. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as the southside of S.R. 46 between Oregon Avenue and Towne Center Blvd., north of North Towne Blvd., from PD and GC -2, Planned Development and General Commercial, to that of PD, Planned Development. Owners: ACI Income Fund, Seminole Towne Center Ltd., Sanford Venture Ltd., Mobil Oil Corp.. Representative: James G. Willard, Agent (while the Commission tabled this item on 10/19/95, it was readvertised and should be republished). 2.A Consider the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for ACI Income Fund PD, located at 4593 W. 1st Street (SW corner Towne Center Blvd. & SR 46) in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: ACI Income Fund, Ltd. Representative: James G. Willard (Tabled 10/19/95) 3. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 940 State Street ( former theater) , in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises. Owner: Stan Smith Representative: Thomas F. Freda 4. Consider the Site Plan for Delta Fire Sprinklers, Lot 15, Sanford Central Park located at 111 Tech Drive in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Owner: Sanford Central. Park, Ltd. Representative: Richard Ahrens - Ahrens Companies 5. Lake Monroe Waterfront and Downtown Sanford Redevelopment Plan - Local Planning Agency review and comment required prior to City Commission meeting on November 27, 1995. Plan and staff recommendation previously transmitted. 6. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 7. Reports from Staff. 8. 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 (FS286.0105) Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626, 4.8 hre in advance of the meeting. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1995 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Stogner Ben Dyal Helen Stairs Ross Robert A.A. McClanahan Michael Skat Jim Valerino Leon Brooks Mark Platts Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary Mrs. Stairs called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The first item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as the northwest corner of E. Lake Mary Blvd. and Ohio Avenue and the northeast corner of E. Lake Mary Blvd. and Mellonville Avenue from SR -lA, Single Family Dwelling Residential, to that of PD, Planned Development. Owner: Jane C. Chase; Representative: Ken Steeves; (Applicant requests consideration on January 18, 1996; Staff recommends no action at this time; Staff to readvertise for January 18, 1996; see attached memorandum and letter). Mrs. Stairs informed the Board that this item has been set over until January. Mr. Marder stated that this item will be completely readvertised so it will be addressed as a fresh zoning and comprehensive plan amendment. Mrs. Stairs noted that the Commission Members have received a lot of letters and invitations to look at the site. She reiterated that the Members have to operate within the Sunshine Law. If a Commissioner met someone on- site and talked, then this needs to be disclosed. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to Rezone property located as the southside of S.R. 46 between Oregon Avenue and Towne. Center Blvd., north of North Towne Blvd., from PD and GC -2, Planned Development and General Commercial, to that of PD, Planned Development. Owners: ACI Income Fund, Seminole Towne Center Ltd., Sanford Venture Ltd., Mobil Oil Corp. Representative: James G. Willard, Agent. (While the Commission tabled this item on 10/19/95, it was readvertised and should be republished). Jim Willard, attorney at Shutts and Bowen, Orlando, was present representing the developer. He stated that what is before the Commission is the Master Plan for the rezoning of the property as well as the subdivision plan. Also, enclosed with the submittals was the Preliminary Site Plan that shows more detail. There were several changes to the version that was presented last month for the worksession discussion. The most significant change was the elimination of the proposed right -in, right -out access point on SR 46 north of Towne Center Blvd. Because of continued concern from this Board, City Staff, DOT and Seminole County, they were able to work out eliminating this access point with Mobil Oil. The only access point from SR is the existing Oregon Avenue opening. It will serve as a driveway into the Mobil Station. There will be an extension of an internal frontage road on the property to serve cars. Oregon Avenue, in its existing location, has very limited MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1995 PAGE 2 usage and will serve as a driveway to Stuckeys. There are two curb cuts off of Oregon Avenue to serve the other parcels. Mr. Willard stated that the Master Plan goes with the PD Rezoning and has been revised as far as the major access points. There were two other minor changes to the notes on Page 1 of the Master Plan. The revision reflects the elimination of notations that dealt with the elimination of setback and landscape requirements with respect to internal lot lines. The landscaping that would have been on the internal lots lines will be reallocated to the buffer areas. There were notes regarding open space, a minimum 10% per parcel, 20% total, which have been eliminated. The open space is not necessary. The Plan, as submitted, will comply with the Land Development Codes for open space requirements. The final note that was eliminated dealt with the City's ability to re- evaluate the right -in and right -out, which is no longer necessary. He stated that they are supportive of Staff's recommendations. Mr. Valerino questioned the possibility of Oregon Avenue being blocked off. Mr. Willard stated that that statement had been made by DOT as a long term possibility resulting from potential . reconfiguration of the I -4/46 interchange. He stated that DOT contacted him with the knowledge that they were having a hard time supporting the right -in, right -out. They discussed the possibility of trading rights -of -way and abandoning portions of Oregon Avenue, and mutually agreed that this was much too complex and difficult to do in a short period of time. It was determined to be in the best interest to leave Oregon Avenue exactly as it. is. DOT has no plans on getting rid of Oregon Avenue anytime soon. Mr. Dyal asked if Towne Center has only the one right -in and right - out. Mr. Willard stated "yes". Mr. Dyal asked how would Lot 4 be accessed. Mr. Willard stated that it can be accessed internally as well as direct access off of North Towne Drive. Mr. Platts disclosed that he had talked with Mr. Willard a week ago and had been informed of Oregon Avenue. Mr. Platts asked Mr. Willard if he had talked with Seminole County because of the County's concerns with access onto Oregon. Avenue. Mr. Willard stated "no ". He stated that Oregon Avenue is an existing State right -of -way. By not seeking new curb cuts on SR 46, the plan is to access the road that is in front of property today. DOT has no desire to close Oregon Avenue. To eliminate Oregon Avenue would be to severely restrict access to the property, it would make it unmarketable. Construction of North Towne Road resulted in this 5 acres being surrounded by public roads on all four sides. With the integrated design of the project, the parking lots and internal driveways and the ability to take cars coming off of 46 onto Oregon Avenue, disbursing them through the project, then taking them out either onto North Towne or Towne Center Blvd., the traffic will flow as well as it ever could be expected to flow and still utilize this property. Mr. Platts asked if DOT has issued any permits. Mr. Willard stated that it may be necessary to get a driveway permit from DOT for Oregon Avenue (he pointed out the locations).. He stated that they feel that they have done all that can be done with respect to optimizing the access and traffic flow on this 5 acres of land. Mr. Platts asked if it would work if there was one access further back from the intersection. Mr. Willard stated that because of the elimination of the right -in and right -out, the access points that are there are designed to facilitate access and internal circulation through the Mobil site. Mr. McClanahan stated that it appears to him that traffic will be east bound, coming from the west going east.. At the present time, there is a stop light at Towne Center Blvd., with one exit. With MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1995 PAGE 3 Oregon Avenue there are two exits. Traffic will be dumped on Oregon Avenue and on Towne Center Blvd. People coming out of this area going west will have to go to Towne Center Blvd. What we have is east bound traffic, and two exits are provided off of 46 instead of one. Why is it a bigger problem having two exits as opposed to having one? Mr. Dyal stated that his biggest concern was with people heading east that are in the left hand lane. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. Mr. McClanahan moved on approval based on Staff's recommendations and subject to the conditions set forth by Staff. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. Mr. Platts asked if automotive use is a conditional use that requires approval in a GC -2 District, but with this PD is it being allowed as a permitted use. Mr. Marder stated that this is correct. The term automotive and truck service is on the master plan and that this includes gas stations and detail type shops. The applicant will have to comeback for site plan approval. Mr. Platts asked if DOT will have to issue permits. Mr. Marder stated that DOT will be involved because of the sidewalks that will be located in FDOT's right -of -way. Mr. Platts. opposed. All others in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for ACI Income Fund PD, located at 4593 W. Ist Street (SW corner Towne Center Blvd. & SR 46) in a PD, Planned Development Zoning District. Owner: ACI Income Fund, Ltd.; Representative: James G. Willard; (Tabled 10/19/95). Jim Willard stated that the subdivision plan is the division of the 5 acre parcel into 4 lots. He is in agreement with Staff's recommendations. Mr. Robert questioned the location of the retention pond. Mr. Willard stated that this is not being proposed, this is an as -is existing survey of what is out there. All drainage for this project will go into the Towne Center retention pond. Mr. Willard stated that to the best of his knowledge, the Mobil Station, Don Pablo Is Restaurant, an Angels Restaurant, and a smaller type restaurant will occupy the area.. Mrs. Stairs stated that this item was previous tabled. Mr'. Dyal moved to remove from the table. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Stogner moved on approval based on Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. Mr. Platts opposed. All others 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 940 State Street (former theater), in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of the sale of beer and wine for consumption on premises. Owner: Stan Smith; Representative: Thomas F. Freda. L e Lyndsey, 911 Longwood Markham Road, Sanford, was present for representation. He stated that this will be a 1000 seat multi- function venture which includes but is not limited to all types of entertainment functions associated with dance troops and community theaters. The theater would primarily be open at nights with a very limited menu in terms of food. 800 to 900 parking spaces are MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1995 PAGE 4 available by utilizing the entire Sanford Plaza. Mr. Lyndsey stated that they are planning to open the middle. of February with a major country act. They are planning to run a famous entertainer three or four times a month. This will be similar to a mini Bob Carr, but more like a theater. Mr. Lyndsey stated that they would like to sell beer and wine with consumption on premises. This license will not be tied in with food. Mr. Dyal moved for approval as presented. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for Delta Fire Sprinklers, Lot 15, Sanford Central Park located at 111 Tech Drive in a RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zoning District. Owner: Sanford Central Park, Ltd.; Representative: Richard Ahrens. - Ahrens Companies. Richard Ahrens, 3750 Investment Lane, West Palm Beach, and Charles. Montgomery, 920 Red Court, Altamonte, were present for representation. Mr. Dyal questioned the barbed wire fence. Mr. Ahrens stated that the fence will not be seen from the front of the building. The barbed wire on top is needed because of the expensive equipment that will be stored. The surrounding buildings have pretty much the same thing. He stated that additional landscaping has been added across the front of the building that is not required by Codes. Mr. Ahrens stated that unmanufactured straight pipe comes in on semi - trucks t and that the products go out on straight trucks. The turning radius is more than adequate to handle semi - trucks. He stated that they are in agreement Staff's recommendations. Mr. Robert moved for approval per Staff' s recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Skat. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the Lake Monroe Waterfront and Downtown Sanford. Redevelopment Plan - Local Planning Agency review and comment required prior. to City Commission meeting on November 27, 1995. Plan and staff recommendation previously transmitted. Mr. McClanahan stated that there wasn't anything in the Plan addressing the reworking of Seminole Blvd. from Park Avenue to Mellonville. Mr. Marder stated that there is some consideration with regard to the infrastructure. It is generally falling under the category of Faulty Surface Water Drainage Systems, Bulkheads, and Streets. Mr. Robert asked if something should be added. stating that infrastructure may need more allocation. Mr. Marder stated that Chapter 163 requires that everything in the area that is blight be inserted in the plan and requires a definition of all of those elements. Most areas don't exhibit all that much blight, we painted the picture and made the justification. It is a mechanism for economic development. Mr. Marder stated that the way he views the redevelopment mechanism is that it stimulates the economic development in the Downtown Waterfront area and this is the mechanism that we have to plow the increased values into to make sure that those revenues go into that area so they could feed upon themselves, so to speak, without raising taxes or anything such as this. It is a mechanism that this document is structured to comply with. Mr. Stogner stated that the plan is so limited as to area. The two main areas coming into Downtown Sanford are S. Park Avenue from 15th or 20th Street and 46 coming off of the Amtrak. Both of these areas are bad areas. We need to improve these areas. These areas MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1995 PAGE 5 are not included in the Plan. Mr. Marder stated that the area included in the Plan is a good size area. It is a large area but it is a single minded area. Waterfront Downtown Redevelopment are the issues of the intricate project. If we started to move into residential areas, then we diffuse the purpose of the project. Mr. McClanahan stated that the development that is triggered in an area and the additional tax money that it generates, goes back in that area; but intense development also brings further demands on existing services: police, fire, streets, everything. There is no more money coming into the pot in that area for those services. The bigger the area the more negative impact you may have from another direction. There are some negatives for a CRA. This is the reason for keeping a more precise area. You don't want to destroy the tax base that you have to pay bills from. Mr. Robert stated that this document is sufficient and moved to recommend approval, as conformed to our Comprehensive Plan, to the City Commission. Mr. Platts seconded the motion and stated that he does have concerns about the priority list and doesn't think parking should be No. 1. Mrs. Stairs stated that she wanted to go on record that she thinks the Commission needs to look at it because of the Courthouse considerations. 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 8:30 P.M. From the Director November Planning Development TO:. City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of November 16, 1995 NOTE: The following recommendation is revised from the recommendation provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 19, 1995 due to changes in the Master Plan specifically as related to State Road 46 access. ACI INCOME FUND PD - Request to rezone from PD, Planned Development and GC- 2, General Commercial to PD, Planned Development for property located at the southeast corner of Interstate 4 and Towne Center Boulevard. 1. Site includes several parcels. The adjacent to Towne Center Boulevard and east of the power line easement is part of the Gateway Planned Development and is designated for commercial use. The remainder of the property currently Zoned PD, Planned Development is part of the Seminole Towne Center PD and is designated for commercial use. The GC -2, General Commercial parcel is the old Mobil gasoline service station that was recently annexed into the City. 2. The proposed ACI Income Fund Planned Development Master Plan reflects four parcels with an integrated traffic circulation pattern. There are four access points, one right -in -right -out on Towne Center Boulevard, two two -way access points on "old" Oregon Avenue and one two -way access on Towne Center Road. The integration of the parcels eliminates all preexisting access points on SR 46 except Oregon Avenue. 3. Traffic volume from the proposed development remains essentially unchanged from already approved and /or existing facilities. Essentially, the proposal constitutes a redevelopment of the site in a more interconnected manner which is the intent and purpose of the planned development zoning classification. As such there are not additional traffic studies required or provided. Traffic volume impacts have already been taken into account during the Seminole Towne Center and Gateway rezonings. The State Road 46 access is limited to right -in- right -out from the Old Oregon Avenue access from SR 46. Old Oregon Avenue is actually a Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way. Planning Recommendations - Page 1 4. Uses adjacent to the site include existing and planned commercial uses, a highway interchange and a drainage retention area. 5. The City will be providing potable water and sewer service with the latter being provided through a wholesale contractual arrangement with Seminole County in similarity to the mall. Stormwater retention will be provided through use of the over -size retention area adjacent to the site on the north side of Town Center Road. 6. Recommend approval of the request to rezoned to PD, Planned Development for the ACI Income Fund Planned Development Master Plan based on the desirability of otherwise piecemeal development into an integrated whole and thereby allowing higher quality commercial development through the planned development rezoning process. This recommendation is conditioned upon the information contained on the ACI Income Fund Planned Development Master Plan, Revision dated November 6, 1995. Planning Recommendations - Page 2