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06.15.95FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR TO: Planning and Zoning Commission. SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, 7:00 P.M., Thursday, June 15, 1995, in the 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 2477 Park Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of alcoholic beverages sales (Class 5) with the consumption of food. Owner: George Currie Representative: Rosario Nicola Vivona Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 200 N. Maple Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of storage of lawn maintenance equipment and parking of company owned vehicles. Owner: Monaco Unlimited, Inc. Representative: Michael S. Monaco Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 118 S. Sanford Avenue in an SC -3, Special Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of establishing a one- family dwelling. Owner/representative: Joseph W. Duggar 4. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 300 S. Mellonville Avenue in a RMOI- Multiple - Family Residential Office- Institutional Zoning District for the purpose of a church. Owner: E. Roger Alilin Representative: Philip C. Waisanen 5. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 101 E. 25th Street in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of detached sign (50 square feet allowed, 60 square feet proposed, 10 square feet variance requested). Owner: Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union Representative: Kenneth W. Soday 6. Any other business from floor or Commission Members. 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 (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 JUNE 15, 1995 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT • Ben Dyal Helen Stairs Ross Robert Jim Valerino Leon Brooks Mac McClanahan Lynn Stogner Mark Platts MEMBERS ABSENT: Cynthia Halt- Miller OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, Director of Planning and Development Russ Gibson, Land Development Coordinator 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 for a Conditional Use for property located at 2477 Park Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of alcoholic beverages sales (Class 5) with the consumption of food. Owner: George Currie; representative: Rosario Nicola Vivona. Nick Vivona of Vivona's Pizzaria, 2477 Park Avenue, stated that he would like to get a beer and wine license for his restaurant. Mr. McClanahan moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Robert. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 200 N. Maple Avenue in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of storage of lawn maintenance equipment and parking of company owned vehicles. Owner: Monaco Unlimited, Inc.; representative: Michael S. Monaco. Mike Monaco, 848 Upsala Road, stated that he would like to store equipment consisting of riding mowers, flowers, and plants, etc. Also, there is a small office at this location that they would like to air condition. Mr. Monaco stated that they would like to put a fence around the back of the property. He stated that they would like to come off the sides of the building and that the fence would be approximately 800 feet. He would like to enhance the total property and will install an irrigation system. Mr. McClanahan stated that with the equipment that will be stored at this location, the security will be a high priority. Under the conditions of the extensive landscaping and the flexibility to work with the City as far as the location of the fence, Mr. McClanahan stated that he does not have a problem with the installation of a security fence. Mr. Monaco stated that he will also be storing six 4 -door ford pickup trucks, with one addition when it arrives. He has one dump truck. Six of the long, black trailers and a bob -cat. Mr. Monaco would like to install a 6 -foot chain link fence with a couple of strands of barbed wire. The building will be painted and landscaped. Large lights will be installed on each side of the MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1995 PAGE 2 building. A heavy -duty lattice will be built so intruders cannot get underneath the building. Mr. Gibson stated that he would concur with a reasonable setback along Commercial Street to allow for landscaping. The width of the building along Maple Avenue would probably be a sufficient setback if the chain link fence came from the rear corner of the building. Mr. McClanahan stated that security is very important to encourage businesses. There must be some provisions to allow maximum security for the equipment that will be stored. Mr. McClanahan. stated that if the applicant could come back 25 feet in all directions with landscaping in front of the fence, 25 feet to do landscaping and that still leaves 13 feet of the building on the north end, he would recommend to authorize staff to proceed with allowing these requirments and get this thing on.the road. Andrea Monaco stated that Michael Monaco would do his very best to make this property nice. She stated that they have well over $100,000 in equipment and asked that he be allowed to install some type of safety fence. Mr. McClanahan stated that his motion stands. Seconded by Mr. Robert. Mr. McClanahan stated that his motion includes a 6 foot chain link fence with barbed wire. Mr. Valerino and Mr. Platts in opposition. All others in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional. Use for property located at 118 S. Sanford Avenue in an SC -3, Special Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose. of establishing a one- family dwelling. Owner/representative: Joseph W. Duggar. Joseph W. Duggar, 535 Webster St., Lake Mary, stated that. his plans are to take part of the warehouse of his store and convert it into living quarters which he and his wife will move into and establish residency. He stated that part of the store will be kept to repair lawnmowers and space heaters, etc. He stated that as of July 1, they will not operate the feed store any longer. Mr. McClanahan complimented Mr. Duggan on this project and stated that one key to the downtown area-being a driving entity is to get residential into this. area. Mr. Stogner also complimented Mr. Duggar and asked if just a couple of changes would be made to the northside of the building, i.e. convert the door into a window and add a window. Mr. Duggar stated that they were going to make an entrance where one of the windows are and then there would probably be two or three more windows added. Other than a landing for the entrance, there would be no more changes. Mr. Duggar asked if he could install a 6- feet wood, privacy fence along Sanford. Avenue and in the rear. He stated that there is an existing chain link fence. Ms. Stairs stated that the subject of the privacy fence would have to go before the Historic Preservation Board although this Commission would act on his request tonight. Barbara Farrell, 109 S. Palmetto Avenue, stated that she lives downtown and embraces having new neighbors. Mr. Stogner moved for approval based on Staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Platts. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use for property located at 300 S. Mellonville Avenue in a RMOI- Multiple- Family Residential Office- Institutional MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING OF JUNE 15, PAGE 3 COMMISSION 1995 Zoning District for the purpose of a church. Owner: E. Roger Alilin; representative: Philip C. Waisanen. Pastor Philip Waisanen, 3250 Loredo Drive, Deltona, entered into the record a letter from Dr. Alilin, owner of the property granting permission to utilized all of the parking spaces at his facility at 301 San Marcos Avenue and also the grassed lot adjacent to the. rented facility. Mr. Gibson stated that the applicant had submitted a site plan to assure that there would be adequate parking. This site plan has not been completely approved. There are some conditions that the applicant has expressed a willingness to comply with and that would include the striping on the exsiting parking area as well as updating the signage.on the site and the grassed area. Additional parking spaces will be required. The applicant is willing to make improvements on the adjacent lot over a given period of time. Pastor Waisanen noted that there are approximately 80 members presently and they would occupy the entire building, about 4200 square feet. Mr. Gibson explained that the existing parking area would accommodate the current congregation, however, the applicant had indicated that his congregation could reach as high as 150 people. The Fire Department has concurred that this facility would accommodate up to 150 people as well. on. this basis, an additional 20 to 25 parking spaces will be required in the grassed lot. Scott Waisanen, the applicant's son, stated that they were looking forward to establishing themselves within the building and that it would be a great asset to the community. John LeRoy, 1401 E. 2nd Street, stated that he has no problem with the application. He asked what involved the improvements to the grassed area for parking. Mr. Gibson stated that the drive areas will need to be asphalt or of an impervious material. The applicant will be required to install wheel stops for each of the parking stalls and will be responsible to install the proper landscaping between Mell.onville and the parking area. Mr. Robert moved to approve to establish the church. Mr. Platts seconded. Mr. Dyal asked why the drives had to be paved. Mr. Marder explained that there is so much movement with vehicles that the whole integrity of the parking area gets lost if the driveways are not stabilized with asphalt. Mr. Marder stated that Staff would take another look at the site plan with regards to asphalting the driveways. All in favor. Motion carried. The last item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional Variance for property located at 101 E. 25th Street in a GC-2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of detached sign ( 50 square feet allowed, 50 square feet proposed, 10 square feet variance requested). Owner: Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union; representative: Kenneth W. Soday. Kenneth Soday, 207 Jonesbury Ct., Longwood, stated that the Credit Union has gone through a logo change throughout the Central Florida area. Eleven signs have been completed. He stated that in this case, if nothing else but to save money, they would like to take the existing sign and rotate it. He stated that they would be using the existing pole and the existing setting and rotate it to accommodate the new logo. The sign will be 2 or 3 feet lower. It will be the same size as it exists today and will remain in the same location. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1995 PAGE 4 Mr. McClanahan moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. Mr. Dyal wanted it in the records that the driving force behind this approval is that it is an existing sign and that the height is being reduced.. All in favor. Motion carried.. Ms. Stairs explained that she is filling Mr. Dennison's position as the chair of this Commission which expires. on June 30th. She asked if the Commission could consider the election of a chair. Mr. McClanahan moved that both the present chair and the vice. chair be appointed for another 12 months. Seconded. by Mr.. Stogner. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Marder stated that regarding Country Club's multi - family request, there is a site plan rolling forward and an application for PD, Planned Development., on the site. He stated that his understanding is that the applicants will be submitting some type of subdivision plan for single family as the master plan with the PD Rezoning Application.. Apparently, the applicants have had. considerable discussions with the folks in the neighborhood. There appears to be some sentiment to look at the single family again. Mr. Gibson noted that regarding the Country Club property, there has been an appeal submitted to the City Commission with regards to the approved conditional use for the wellfield protection. The appeal is being sought by a neighboring resident of the project. Mr. Robert moved for approval of the May 18, 1995 and June.l, 1995 Minutes as they were presented. Seconded by Mr. McClanahan. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Marder stated that this Commission gets involved in current planning and theses quite a bit of long range planning going on now, especially as it relates to transportation. He asked if the Commission would be interested in having some type of presentation in this regards, transportation wise. The Commission was unanimously in favor of this idea to be held as a workshop. Mr. Brooks asked Staff if it had checked on the intersection of Mellonville and 46. Mr. Gibson stated that Seminole County was doing a warrant study and it was to be completed in mid June. Mr. Brooks asked Staff to ask the State to cut the grass. Mr. Platts invited the Commission to the Orange County Community Conference. It is an 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. conference at the Expo Center. There will be workshops on neighborhood issues and national speakers. Breakfast, refreshments, T- shirts and door prizes are included in a $15.00 fee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 P.M. • Helen Stairs, Chairperson 4".. From the Director of Planning and Development Qxol�� June 8, 1995 ' TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of June 15, 1995 VIVINA - Request conditional use approval to permit alcoholic beverage sales, Class 5, Beer and Wine, On Premise Consumption, for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the northeast corner of Park Avenue and 25th Street. 1. Recommendations are not provided for requests involving alcoholic beverage sales. MONACO - Request conditional use approval to permit equipment storage for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the northeast corner of North Holly Avenue and Commercial Street. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and contains an existing building situated in the southeastern corner of site. The site is approximately 95,166 square feet or 2.18 acres. 2. Uses adjacent to site include a fabrication business, a printing /newspaper establishment, offices and automobile repair. 3. Recommend approval of the conditional use to permit equipment storage with the condition that all such storage shall be completely screened from adjacent properties through the use of walls or fences. In addition, the outer perimeter of such storage areas shall be fully landscaped per LDR screening and buffer requirements. Chain link fence shall not be permitted. DUGGAR - Request conditional use approval to establish a dwelling in an SC -3, General Commercial Zone located at the northwest corner of Sanford Avenue and Second Street. 1. Site is Zoned SC -3, Special Commercial and contains a hardware and garden supply business which includes a building plus outdoor display and storage areas. 2. Uses adjacent to site include offices, a vacant gasoline service station, a shopping center and a seafood store. Planning Recommendations - Page 1 3. In 1994 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the establishment of dwelling units in the adjacent SC -3 Zone, specifically the Touchton's Drug Store building on First Street. In general, the Commission recognized the desirability of encouraging residential uses in the downtown mixed use area. 4. Recommend approval of the conditional use request to establish one dwelling unit at 118 South Sanford Avenue based on continuing the policy of encouraging residential uses in the downtown historic commercial area. RESTORATION COMMUNITY CHURCH - Request conditional use approval to permit the establishment of a church in an RMO1, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional Zone located at 300 South Mellonville Avenue. Site is Zoned RMO1, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional and includes an existing single story building with associated parking areas. 2. Adjacent uses include single family residences, vacant land and various office buildings. 3. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit to establish a church at 300 Mellonville Avenue based on the existing character of the immediate area and subject to documentation to insure that a sufficient number of parking spaces are available based on the seating capacity of the building. CENTRAL FLORIDA EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION /SODAY - Request a dimensional variance to permit a sign for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the southwest corner of 25th Street and Magnolia Avenue. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes offices with drive - through facilities and parking. 2. Adjacent uses include a hardware store, a gasoline service station and various commercial activities. 3. The request appears to be to reuse the existing sign by turning it 90 changing the sign face and remounting the sign on a new pole. The existing copy area is ten square feet more than the permitted 50 square feet. 4. Recommend action as deemed appropriate. If the Commission desires to deny the request, the denial could be based on the lack of sufficient documentation to justify compliance with dimensional variance criteria. If the Commission desires to approve the request, such approval could consider the fact that the sign surface, i.e., the nonconformity, will not be expanded. Planning Recommendations - Page 2