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FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
December 28, 1993
To: Planning and Z oning Commission
SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meet ing of the City of Sanf ord Planning and Zoning
Commission, 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, .January 6, 1994, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hail
AGENDA
1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider a request for a Dimensional variance for property
located in the 500 Block of Holler Avenue, in at GC -2, General Commercial ial Zoning
District, for the reduction of the front yard setback f rom 2' to 2o'.
Owner: Christian Prison Ministries
Representative: Frank Cost ant ino
2. Review for Information Only a Revised Site Plan for Seminole Towne Center for
property located at the southeast corner of SR46 and 1 -. Minor changes reflect
FDOT Taking of additional right -of -way for 1-4 and expressway interchange.
Owner: Melvin Simon & Associates
. Any other business from floor or Commission Members.
4. Reports f rom Staff.
5. Approval of Minutes.
ADVICE To THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made w it respect
to any matter considered at the above meet ing or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence, which record is not
provided by t he City of Sanf ord. FS 286.0105).
Persons w it disabilities needing assist aneto participate in any of these proceedings
should contact the personnel office ADA Coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in
advance of the meeting.
FROM THE LAND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
January 5, 1994
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, n, : P.M.,
Thursday, January 6, 1994, in the city Commission changers,, city Hall, Sanford,
Florida
ADDENDUM M To THE AGENDA
Consider the Site Plan for the Sanford Bridge,, a residential care facility, located at Soo Holly
Avenue in a -2, General Commercial zoning district.
Owner: R. K. Gregory, Tr., Owner /Christian Prison Ministries, Contract Buyer
Representative: E. Gonzalez- Chavez
2. Consider the Site Plan for Charlie's Place,, a hotel use, located at 301 E. 5th Street in a GC-2,
General Commercial zoning district.
Owner: Stephen H. Coover, Tr.
Representative: Charles M. Cameron
. Consider the Site Plan for a detached sign for the Salvation Array, a church use, located at 700
W. 24th Street, in a SR-1, Single-family Residential Dwelling zoning district.
Owner: The Salvation Array
Representative: Lt. Greg Franks
4. Consider the request for the use of a chain-link fence with barbed wire for Cadel Auto Sales,
Inc., an automotive dealer sales use (used), located at 1215 W. 1 st Street in a -2, General
Commercial zoning district.
Owner/representative: Francisco & Gloria Aviles
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC. If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect to any 'natter
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 // JANUARY 6, 1994
/ :VD P-M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESEWT:
Joe Dennison
Ben Dyal
Mike Davis
John LeRoy
Tom Speer
Leon Brooks
Helen Stairs
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cynthia Holt -- Miller
Cathryn welch
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jay R. Marder, Director of Planning and Development
Bettie B. Sonnenberg, 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 Dimensional variance for property located
in the 500 Block of Holly Avenue, in a GC -2, General Commercial
Zoning District, for the reduction of the front yard setback from
25' to 20 owner: Christian Prison Ministries; representative:
Frank Costantino.
E. Gonzalez Chavez was present for representation. He stated that
there is a group of trees in the middle of property that they would
like to save. The 5' variance would allow them to do so.
There was no one else present to speak in favor of or in opposition
to the request Mr. Speer moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Dyal.
All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Agenda was the review for information only a
Revised Site Plan for Seminole Towne Center for property located at
the southeast corner of SR 46 and I--4. Minor changes reflect FDOT
taking of additional right -of -way for I -4 and Expressway
interchange. owner: Melvin Simon & Associates.
Mr. Marder stated that due to FDOT taking 8 acres of right-of-way,
the site plan for Seminole Towne Center had to be revised. Now the
Sears Auto center is in an out lot. He stated that the Mall has
lost an anchor tenant. The bus stop has been relocated in the
southwest section between Sears and Burdines. This is the first
time that a transit center will be located at a mall from the
beginning.
Mr. Dyal moved for approval. Seconded by Mr. Speer and Mr. LeRoy.
All in favor. Motion carried.
The first item on
the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration
of the Site Plan for the Sanford Bridge, a residential care
facility, located at 500 Holly Avenue in a GC-2. General Commercial
Zoning District: owner: R.I. Gregory, Tr., owner /Christian Prison
Ministries, contract Buyer; representative: Gonzalez- Chavez.
Mr. Speer moved for approval of the site plan for Sanford Bridge
with staff's recommendations. seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor.
Motion carried.
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The next item on the Addendum was the consideration of the Site
Plan for Charlie's Place, a hotel use, located at 301 E. 5th Street
in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District. owner: Stephen H.
Cover, Tr.; representative: Charles M. Cameron.
Charlie Cameron, 301 E. 5th Street, stated that he had previously
owned this property between 1980 - 1988. It was operated as a 13
room hotel. He stated that there is a mulched parking lot on the
side of the building which has a large Oak tree in it. The oak
tree is approximately 100 years old with a life expectancy of 200
years, and that it has a value of $50,000.
Mr. Cameron stated that the City requires paved parking for
commercial establishments. He had Mike Martin and a professional
agronomic consultant service inspect the tree to determine the root
structure. He stated that the root structure of the tree cannot
withstand a paved surface.
Mr. Cameron stated that he had met with the City Manager and that
the City Manager had conditionally approved the mulched parking
area if it did not prove to be unworkable or unsuitable. Mr.
Cameron stated that he does not anticipate any problems. The
parking requirements will decrease due to the fact that Mr. Cameron
occupies 5 rooms for himself. He stated that he has met the
requirements for handicap parking.
Mr. Davis moved to recommend approval in accordance with staff's
recommendations and the City Manager's comments. Seconded by Mr.
Dyal. fir. LeRoy questioned whether a stipulation should be made
that the property cannot revert back to 13 units if ever sold. Mr.
Marder stated that the information on the site plan is what the
approval is based on. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that if it is ever
intentioned to revert back into a 13 unit hotel, they would have to
come in for a new license. The City would know that it has not
been approved for 13 units. Mr. Speer asked if this property was
in the historic District. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that it is
outside of the district. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the Addendum was the consideration of the Site
Plan for a detached sign for the Salvation Army, a church use,
located at 700 W. 24th Street, in a SR -1, Single -- Family Residential
Zoning District. owner: The Salvation Army; representative: Lt.
Greg Franks.
Lt. Greg Franks of Labe Mary was present for representation. Mr.
Dyal asked if this is the same size sign as the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sonnenberg stated "yes". She stated that this is a request to
move the old sign. Mr. Speer asked if the message changes. Mr.
Franks stated that it is a 4 line sign and that the message does
change. Mr. Dyal moved for approval as presented. Seconded by Mr.
Speer. All in favor. Motion carried.
The next item on the addendum was the consideration of the request
for the use of a chain -link fence with barbed wire for Cadel Auto
Sales, Inc., an automotive dealer sales used (used), located at
1215 W. lst Street in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District.
Owner /representative: Francisco & Gloria Aviles.
Francisco Aviles of minter Springs was present for representation.
He stated that he purchased the property a year and a half ago.
Mr. Aviles stated that the reason he had the fence installed is
because within the past 5 months, 11 cars have been stolen. He
would like to secure his property. He stated that the reason his
car lot is empty during the night is because he moves the cars to
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other areas for security purposes. He stated that 7 of the cars
stolen belonged to Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hunt. He is losing a lot of
money. All of the cars have been stolen at night. There is an
alarm system and FPL has installed 4 lighted posts.
Mr. Speer asked the reason for this request stating that he thought
anyone could build a fence on the line. Mr. Marder stated that at
the time of the LDR, it was decided for aesthetic reasons that
chain link fences would not be allowed within front yard setbacks.
Mr. Speer noted that the applicant could have a 10' fence on the
back and the sides, but in the front is where he is running into a
problem. Mr. Speer asked about plastic slats for obscurity
purposes. Mr. Marder stated that plastic slats are not permitted.
Mr. Davis asked if the Commission had recently approved the same
type of fence on 17 -92 for the truck tops. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated
that it was approved with a 15 setback and that the Commission had
approved one on Sanford Avenue without the barbed wire with
landscaping. Mr. Dennison asked if the fence is on the property
line or set back some. Mr. Aviles stated that it is about 12' from
the line. 164 from the curb, 13.8' from the curb. Mrs.
Sonnenberg noted that there is a buffer requirement of 10'. Mr.
Speer asked if the curb is the right -of -way. Mr. Marder stated
that the fence is on the property line.
Mr. Speer moved to approve the site plan as presented with the
right to have barbed wire for a period of 2 years from the date of
this meeting, and at the end of this time to come back for
additional time or remove the fence. Mr. Dyal seconded. Mr.
Speer stated that this site plan will expire in 2 years. Mrs.
Stairs stated that she would rather table the request until the
Commission has more information as to where the property line and
the building is. Mr. Aviles stated that between the front of the
building and the fence he can display 17 cars. Parking for
customers is behind the display cars. Mr. Speer stated that he
would like to see something that shows the areas for display,
employee parking and handicap parking-Mr. Brooks and Mr. Davis in
favor of the motion. All others opposed. Motion failed. Mrs.
Stairs moved to table until the applicant brings in a more defined
and scaled site plan. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Stairs noted that it had been conveyed to her that at times
people in the audience cannot hear the Commissioners very well.
She asked that everyone speak clearly.
Mr. Dyal again questioned whether the Cameron hotel was in the
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Historic District or not. He state that this building is
historical. He asked if a request came before this Board for
property within the Historic District and if there is no
representation from the Historic Trust, is this Commission to
assume that the request is o.k. with the Trust. Mr. Marder stated
that we would receive some type of recommendation from the Historic
Preservation Board. Mr. Speer questioned the signage at Holly
Avenue and 1st Street. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the property
owner has a fantastic amount of signage because the property fronts
4 streets.
Mr. LeRoy moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by
Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried.
There being no further business ► the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M.
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From the Director of
Planning and Development
December 28, 1993
TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
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SUBJECT: Recommendations for Meeting of January 6, 199`R
CASTANTINO /CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRIES - Request a dimensional variance
for property Zoned GC -2, General Commercial located at the northwest corner of West
6th Street and Holly Avenue.
1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and is basically vacant at the present
time. Proposed use is a residential care facility which is permitted by right in a
GC -2 Zone. Site plans and building elevations have been submitted with the
application that depict the proposed buildings and their location on the site.
2. Existing land uses adjacent to site include a construction business, vacant
buildings, a utility office, industrial uses and various single family dwellings.
3. Requested variance is located adjacent to an unopened alley. There are no
buildings located in the immediate area adjacent to the proposed building
location on the site in question.
4. Recommend approval of the request for a dimensional variance based on the
residential nature of the proposed activity and the absence of existing buildings
immediately adjacent to proposed buildings.
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