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02.21.91MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: John LeRoy Tom Speer Cathryn Welch Ben Dyal Leon Brooks Helen Stairs MEMBERS ABSENT Joe Dennison Eddie Keith Jerry Johnson OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, City Planner Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary In the absence of Chairman Dennison, Vice Chairman Speer called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The first item on the Agenda. was to hold a Public Hearing to consider recommending approval of the Revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the City Commission. Mr. Jay Marder stated that we are at the point where we are transmitting the Revised Comp Plan to the City Commission. Mr. Marder asked that this plan be recommended for approval to the City Commission. Mr. Dyal moved for approval. Seconded by Ms. Welch. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone from SR -1AA and MR -2, Single Family Residential Dwelling District and Multiple Family Residential District, to RMOI, Multiple Family Residential- Office - Institutional District for property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Mellonville Avenue and 25th Street. owners: Cecelia M. Monroe and Joanne C. Jansson; representative: George Saunders. Vice Chairman Speer noted that the applicant, Cecilia Monroe, MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ?+MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE 2 withdrew her request to rezone that portion, the vacant land, on the northwest corner of Mellonville Avenue from the rezoning request. Mr. George Saunders, 1102 Washington Ave, Winter Park, stated that he was only representing Mrs. Jansson's portion of the rezoning request. The reason for the rezoning request is because she is unable to sell the property as a single family residence. Mr. Saunders stated that a number of people have looped at the property with interest to use as a professional office; but, no one wants to use it as a single family residence. Mr. Saunders stated that he had talked to Jay Marder and Bettie Sonnenberg, and it was suggested by Jay Marder that the City would look favorably on the rezoning if the other property was made party to this request. He contacted the other party, Ms. Monroe, and they entered into an agreement for a joint rezoning request. Mr. Saunders stated that he was, very surprised that the Planner had recommended approval - for the change of the corner property to be rezoned but had denied Ms. JanssonIs request. The City of Sanford will not find anyone today that will build for residential use on this corner. An office use on Mellonville will act as a buffer. There are large parcels along Mellonville with the houses being a distance apart. This is a quiet neighborhood and the request will not add to the traffic. M=r. Saunders stated that in th Plan on Page 26, it refers to development on SR 46 as commercial. Mr. Marder read Staff recommendations: Recommend that lots 153, 155, 157 and 159-be rezoned to RMOI based on existing adjacent RMOI Zone and northerly boundary of RMOI Zone already established west of site. Recommend denial of request to rezone lots 147, 149 and 151 based on the existing residential character of the adjacent area Zoned SR- lAA and the desirability of maintaining the existing boundary between multiple family /office uses and single family residential uses already established in the area. Terry Donally, 903 East. Lake Mary Blvd., Realtor, stated that she has a client interested in purchasing the property. Her client will be moving to Florida within 6 months to a year, and retiring within the next two years. The client is not looking for an office use that will create a lot of traffic. The business will be conducive to the neighborhood. The property on the corner is going to be developed one day and it will not be surprising if it is developed similarly to other commercial uses in the area. A little cottage type business would be a buffer to the neighborhood. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE 3 Carolyn Evans, 387 Magnolia Place, DeBary, real estate agent, stated that numerous people have looked at the lot. She stated that a Sanford real estate agent had said that there will probably be a 7 -11 next door. The City needs some sort of non - commercial type possibility there that would provide a good buffer. Mr. Dyal asked how long has the property been listed. Mr. Saunders stated about 9- months. He stated that Ms. Donally's client would like to live there and give music lessons and do light bookkeeping in the home. Mr. Lee P. Moore, 2456 Mellonville Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed request. He stated that he owns lots 140 through 145. He very much appreciates the house next to his lots, as a buffer. The oak trees and quiet neighborhood make-it a desirable location for all types of businesses to want to come in. There were approximately 25 people in the audience in opposition. Mr. Victor Harris, 2415 Mellonville Avenue=, stated that other things could be done once the rezoning has been approved. Stable residential areas should be protected from encroachment by incompatible uses. Mr. Albert Kirk, 2001 Washington Avenue, stated that all three people speaking in favor of the request are from out of town. Mr. Kirk suggested that a committee be formed to direct the way the people are going with Sanford. A burden of proof of need should accompany each rezoning request. Unoccupied commercial buildings are available in the City. Mr. Speer stated that the Commission appreciates each a -nd everyone for coming in to speak out on behalf of this, request and noted that it is important that everyone participates. Mr. Dyal moved to deny. Seconded by Ms. Welch. Mrs. Stairs abstained. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the. Agenda was to hold a Public Hearing to consider a request fob a Conditional Use for property located at 902 E. 8th Street and 710 Orange Avenue in a.SR -1, Single Family Residential Dwelling District, for the purpose of the expansion of a non- conforming use; i.e., lot coverage, rear and side setbacks and parking on an unpaved surface. owner: Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church; representative: John Reynolds. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAf;F. 4 John Reynolds, Engineering Design, representative, stated that the Church would like to keep the rear setback at 2', and would like to keep the addition lined up with existing building. Mr. Marder stated that the recommendation reflects the information led to believe that the setback was on the northside of the property not on the east side. The City has no great objection next to the alley. When it comes through for site planning, the City will require proof that the parking lot is available for the church parking and will remain so long as_ the church exists. The Church will have to request the waiver regarding the paving and parking from the City Commission, not Planning and Zoning Commission. Willie King, 141 Bethune Circle, stated that he is a member and deacon of the church. The use in adding to the annex does not change the number of people attending the church except for once a year when the congress meets. There were approximately 17 to 20 people in the audience in favor of the requested change. Mr. Dyal moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. 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 2525 Park Drive in a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District, for the purpose of mini - storage warehouse use. owner/ representative: Barton B. Pilcher. Barton Pilcher, 2700 Ridgewood Avenue, stated that he is proposing a small neighborhood mini - storage facility. It will be approximately 6,000 square feet and he wil develop it according to the various restrictions. He stated that some advantages for mini - storage are that there is no on -site management, no business activities, no noise, no pollution and very low traffic. He anticipates approximately 60 tenants which he equates to 2 visits per day. The entrance would be on Myr le Avenue, not on Park Drive. Mr. Pilcher stated that the building would be low key, soft colors. Surrounding uses. seem to be uses for which mini - storage will not be offensive. He would like to have open fencing on the front with a 6 -foot block wall in rear and sides. He is proposing to have about 60 units with an average size of 10x10. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE 5 Mr. Marder read the recommendations: Recommend approval based on the existing character of the immediate area at the present time. Mr. LeRoy asked about the parking requirements. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that 6,000 square feet of storage would require 4 parking spaces. Mr. Brooks moved on approval. Seconded by Ms. Stairs.. 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 south of McCracken Road and east of the railroad in a MR -2, Multiple Family Zoning District for the purpose of a temporary amusement facility (carnival). Owner: Seminole County School Board; representative: Rev. Elijah Richardson. Rev. Elijah Richardson stated that he is proposing the carnival on February 25 to March 3. He stated that he has secured an agreement with Seminole County School Board and the Principal for this purpose. The carnival will be held in the rear of the school, on the soccer field. The hours of operation will be from 6 to 9 and there will be no problem with providing additional police protection. Frankie Grayson, 6213 Centennial Dr., Orlando, stated that she intends to build on her property within the next three months and asked if this will be a permanent use. Mr. Speer said "no, temporary ". Mr. Brooks moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dyal and Mr. Leroy. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Redevelopment Plan for the Seminole Tonne Center Community Redevelopment Area, a plan to provide adequate infrastructure to support anticipated development in an area designated "Regional Commerce" on the Future Land Use Plan and located adjacent to I -4. Representative: City Staff.. William Simmons, 180 Wood Ridge Trail, stated that a study has been prepared by Melvin Simon and Associates. The primary element is the issue of the proposed improvements within the area. City Commission has already determined that this is a "blighted" area in MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE b accordance with Florida Statutes. This package is being proposed as a set of infrastructure improvements. The particular set of improvements have been developed in conjunction with the ECFRPC, the County and the Development Order issued by the City of Sanford. One issue remaining outstanding is Lake Mary's Rinehart Road improvement. All representatives of the four entities have agreed on an agreement for Rinehart Road and the agreement is in route for approvals /signatures. Mr. Speer stated that this- is hard to visualize as a blighted area. This area seems to so peaceful. Mr. Simmons stated that this area is grossly incapable of handling the type of development that our Comp Plan calls for. The issue of funding and fund sources is not an indication of the particular spread of funding. TIF has, been recommended. The issue of fund sources will be addressed separately. Mr. Simmons requested two recommendations -for support; one, to the City Commission, and one to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sanford. Mr. LeRoy moved in favor of the recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the SitePlan for an office addition to Fr. Flana-gan's Boys -' Toren of Central Florida, a residential care facility use, located at 350.0 Sanford Avenue in a MR -3, Multiple- Family Residential District. Owner: Fr. Flanagan's Boys' Town; Representative: Greg Nielsen (Tabled February 7, 1991). Mr. Speer noted that this item has been requested to be•continued at the request of the applicant until the next meeting. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for an addition to the Sanford Church of Christ, located at 1500 Park Avenue in a MR -2, Multiple - Family Residential and SR -1A, Single Fancily Residential Dwelling District. Owner: Sanford Church of Christ; representative: Reverend Tony Black. Tony Black, 123 Aldean Drive, stated that the congregation has resided here for about 30 years. More and more- there is a need for fellowship within a given setting. The proposed plan will add to attractiveness to the existing building. The Church plans to MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE 7 stucco everything including the existing building with changes to the facade. The Church will change the drain pond so as to sage a tree. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the Church is going to give a 10 -foot access easement so that 15th Street could be widened. Mr. Dyal moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for a Pollution Control Facility for the Amtrak maintenance facility, located at 600 Persimmon Avenue in a MI -2, Medium Industrial District. Owner: CSX Railroad; representative: G. J. Hutton. D.J. Hutton, General Contractor, stated that they would like to install a pollution control facility at the Amtrak Maintenance Facility. Mr. Brooks moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. On the Addendum to the Agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for a detached sign for the Rescue Outreach Mission, a church use, located at 1301 W. 13th Street in a GC-2, General Commercial District. Owner: Rescue Church of God; representative: Calvin Donaldson. Calvin Donaldson, 108 Scott Drive, stated that he is on the Board of Directors of the Mission and that they are proposing to put up a sign identifying the Rescue Outreach Mission. Mr. Brooks moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Brooks moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by Ms. Welch. All in favor. Motion carried. There be no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Tom Speer, Vice Chairman February 14, 1991 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of February 21, 1991 MONROE - Request to rezone from MR -2, Multiple Family Residential and SR -1AA, Single Family Residential to RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional for property located at the intersection of Mellonville Avenue and East 25th Street (SR- 46) 1. Site includes vacant lots (153, Residential and a house plus Residential (lots 147, 149, 151). 155, 157, 159) Zoned MR -2, Multiple Family out - building Zoned SR -1AA, Single Family 2. Site is adjacent to residences Zoned RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional and MR -2, Multiple Family Residential. Various offices are located adjacent to East 25th Street west of site. Site is also adjacent to vacant lands Zoned MR -2. 3. Various single family residences located in an SR -1AA Zone are adjacent to the northerly portion of site Zoned SR -1AA. 4. Question is one of policy regarding whether to permit northerly expansion of multiple family and office uses in the immediate area. 5. Recommend that lots 153, 155, 157 and 159 be rezoned to RMOI based on existing adjacent RMOI Zone and northerly boundary of RMOI Zone already established west of site. Recommend denial of request to rezone lots 147, 149 and 151 based on the existing residential character of the adjacent area Zoned SR -1AA and the desirability of maintaining the existing boundary between multiple familylotfice uses and single family residential uses already established in the area. Planning Recommendations for February 21, 1991, Cont'd Page 2 EL- BETHEL HOUSE OF REFUGE. INC. - Request for conditional use permit to conduct a temporary amusement facility on property Zoned MR -2, Multiple Family Residential located on the south side of McCracken Road. 1. Site is Zoned MR -2, Multiple Family Residential and includes a school and related facilities. Site is approximately 10 acres. 2. Site is adjacent to various industrial uses, a railroad and several residences on the south side of site. 3. Recommend approval of request for a temporary amusement facility based on the existing character of the area with the condition that the traffic circulation and parking will be approved by the City of Sanford Police Department PIL HER - Request conditional use permit to establish mini - storage facilities in a GC -2, General Commercial Zone located on the south side of Park Drive. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and is basically vacant at the present time. Site is approximately two thirds of an acre. 2. Adjacent use include duplexes, quadraplexes, a church, a body shop, a locksmith, self - laundry and a drive -in restaurant. The immediate area is Zoned GC -2 and reflects a variety of uses, many of which are repair and service facilities. 3. Recommend approval based on the existing character of the immediate area at the present time. ENGINEERING DESIGN. INC. - Request conditional use permit to expand a non- conforming structure Zoned SR -1 located at East 8th Street and Orange Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned SR -1 and includes a church on the east side of Orange Avenue and a vacant lot on the west side of Orange Avenue. Applicant requests approval of lot coverage of 51% (35% maximum permitted), rear setback of 2' (20' required), side setback of 5' (7.5' required) and unpaved parking. 2. Various single family residences and a City park are located adjacent to the site. 3. Recommend approval of request as noted above except that a 5' rear yard setback (rather than the 2' requested) be provided based on proximity of existing residence adjacent to property line.