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01.04.90MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1990 7:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Ben Dyal Joe Dennison Jay Malone Leon Brooks John LeRoy Oletta Yates John Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Speer Eddie Keith OTHERS PRESENT: Jay Marder, City Planner Bettie Sonnenberg, Land Development Coordinator Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use for property located at South of S.R. 46, East of Upsala Road and North of Northstar Business Park Phase II lots 3,8,13,14 of Northstar Business Park Phase I and lot 19 of M. M. Smith Subdivision for the purpose of indoor hazardous and non- hazardous warehouse storage in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Northstar Bus. Park Ltd., Thomas L. Oyler and Leo Trepanier and William S. Stoller, Northstar 1 Ltd.; representative: William Stoller. Mr. William Stoller, 3821 W. SR 46, representing Northstar Business Park stated that they are developing the Business Park with 14 lots, with two different zoning classifications, RI -1 and GC -2. The majority of the market will have some sales and warehousing. Rather than come in with each individual conditional use, Mr. Stoller wanted to get the approval for all of the area zoned GC -2 allowing for warehouses at one time. Mr. Malone asked why they were not requesting a rezone from GC -2 to RI -1? Mr. Stoller said because with lots having frontage on a minor collector road, there will be some retail and he would have to come back for retail with RI -1. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of January 4, 1990 Pag e�2 Present to speak in opposition was Mr. Richard Hall, Winter Park. He stated he owns property in the area and was opposed because it would be a big buildup of hazardous waste . He felt they could have picked a better place to put this park than where people live. Mr. Stoller stated that any cleaning products are hazardous, any type of paints, any metal, etc are hazardous in todays world. They may never use the hazardous storage. Chairman Malone stated that there were no specific plans at this time. Ms. Juna Jones was present to speak in opposition on behalf of her mother. Mr. Carlton, 2505 Georgia Avenue, asked what were the specifics that might be stored there. Chairman Malone stated that until Mr. Stoller comes up with a business that wants to buy this property, he cannot answer you. Mr. Stoller stated that one business, a Machine Contractor, deals with freon, a hazardous material, which is found in your air conditioners. O.W. Hall, Winter Park, property owner in the area, stated that hazardous materials could be nuclear energy. Developers are trying to ruin 46. This use would ruin our property. Mr. Morris stated that what Mr. Stoller was asking for was not that unreasonable for the activity of this community. Mr. Morris requested an administrative review of anything coming in. Mr. Morris moved on approval subject to an administrative review and appeal of businesses coming into the park. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. Chairman Malone asked if this would apply to each and every lease. Mr. Morris stated that if the lessee had any business that an administrative review could not settle, then it would be referred to P &Z for settlement. Mr. M lone asked if the zoning ordinance differentiated between hazardous material and hazardous waste. Mr. Marder stated that it differentiated in terms of the activity. Mr. Malone asked if they could, in fact, add to the conditional use a prohibition of the manufacturing of hazardous waste. Mr. Morris stated that under restrictive industrial use they can't have it in a GC -2. Mr. Morris stated that the motion was to protect the community yet allow the developer to have more appeal for buyers. Mr. Stoller stated that the lease would prohibit any type of manufacturing for hazardous uses. Mr. Simmons stated that this MINUTES Manning and Zoning Commission Meeting of January 4, 1990 Page 3 particular development is installing a sewer system which will be the first sewer system in this area. Septic tanks pose the greatest threat to wells. The sewer system is a significant contribution to protecting groundwater in this area. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use for property located at South of C.R. 45A between Georgia Avenue and Hartwell Avenue, at 1301 W. 25th Street, for the purpose of automobile and truck service to allow the retail sales of gasoline, lubricating oils, and minor automotive accessories, in a RC -1, Restricted Commercial Zoning District. Owner /Representative: Mr. Braxton Jones. Braxton Jones, Ocala, stated that they would like to operate a convenience store. There will be sales of oil, inside the store only; no sale of kerosene, just straight gasoline. Present to speak in opposition was Ms. Jane Porter, 2118 Park Avenue. She stated that she owns property at 2507 Georgia Avenue. She was concerned with the high residential density and gasoline sales in this area. Also, she was concerned with traffic turning off of Georgia Avenue into this station. If the use passed, she wanted a block wall between property owners and store owners. Also present to speak in opposition was Louis Carrero. He stated that this was a school area with a bus stop within 10 -feet. He objected to the store being this close to his house. Mr. Dyal moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. During discussion, Mr. Morris stated that he agreed with the request for the concrete wall along the rear of the building and asked if the proponents would consider taking one half of the entrance way off of Georgia Avenue and putting in kiosk for the kids to waiting for the school bus. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site/ engineering plans for Quik Trip, a convenience store with gasoline sales located at 1301 W. 25th Street in a RC -1 zone. Owner: Braxton Jones; representative: J. Michael Davis. Mr. Mike Davis, Conklin, Porter & Homes was present for representation. Mr. Jones stated that he would be agreeable to putting in a kiosk and had no objection to a masonry wall with vegetation on the front and on the back. Mike Davis stated that entrances and exits will be off Hartwell and Georgia Avenues. Mr. Morris stated the building will be very attractive in appearance; MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of January 4, 1990 Page 4 it has shingle roof with a stucco front. Mr. Dennison moved on approval with the block wall and a kiosk for the children. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Northstar Business Park, Lot 13, a wholesale and warehouse use located at 401 Central Park Drive in a GC -2 zone. Owner: NSTAR 1 Ltd.; representative: William Stoller. Mr. Stoller states that the landscape plans did not get to Staff until that afternoon. The first tenant will be a candy company. Mr. Simmons stated the second fire hydrant location is not shown, and the street lights being provided under the developers plat are not shown. Mr. Simmons stated that the cross access easement issue, would require the first developer to install a driveway totally within his property and, at the same time to donate the cross access easement becoming effective only when the other property owner donated the cross access easement at his property line. Mr. Simmons stated that he is satisfied with what was proposed as to the cross access easement issue. This particular roadway may over time, become a through street. Mr. Stoller stated that the water main for the second fire hydrant had not been installed as of yet. Mr. Stoller stated that there are 44 regular parking spaces and 2 handicap spaces. Mr. Brooks moved on approval subject to staff's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Morris stated that over the overpass on 46, there was a large trailer parked on the road next to the auction property. He asked if the sign on the trailer, regarding cruises, met the sign ordinance. Mr. Simmons stated the property is in the County until Monday night. Chairman Malone stated that Ms. Yates had tendered her resignation from the Board and would be with the commission until a replacement comes on board. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of January 4, 1990 Page 5 Mr. Dyal moved on approval of the minutes. Seconded by Dennison. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. FROM THE SANFORI] CITY PI"aLN N ER :� December 22 , 1989 TO: The City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of January 4, 1990 JONES - Request for conditional use approval to permit gasoline sales in an RC- 1, Restricted Commercial Zone located on the south side of 25th Street between Georgia and Hartwell Avenue. 1. Site fronts an arterial roadway and is basically vacant at the present time. 2. Site is adjacent to multiple family dwellings located in MR -2 and MR -3 Multiple Family Residential Zones. Site is also adjacent to a City park. 3. Recommend approval of request for gasoline sales and retail sales of minor automotive accessories based on the existing character of the area at the present time. NORTHSTAR BUSINESS PARK LTD - Request for conditional use approval to permit indoor hazardous and non - hazardous warehouse storage activities in a GC- 2, General Commercial Zone located in the Northstar Business Park on the south side of State Road 46 West. 1. Site includes vacant land and an existing wholesale nursery establishment. Various streets are under construction at the date of this writing. 2. Uses adjacent to site include a manufacturing facility located in an existing RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zone and vacant land. Various one family dwellings are located in general vicinity of site in unincorporated area Zoned A -1, Agricultural. 3. Recommend approval of request for indoor warehouse and storage activities based on similarity of requested uses with uses established in adjacent RI -1, Restricted Industrial Zone and general character of immediate area at the present time.