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08.03.89MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of August 3, 1989 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: oletta Yates John LeRoy Ben Dyal John Morris Joe Dennison 14M01*8XZWA:3 *AZ06 Leon Brooks Jay Malone Eddie Keith Tom Speer Is 9F Jay Marder, City Planner Bettie Sonnenberg, Principal Deputy Administrative Official Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Chairman Morris. The first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use for property in a MR -1 zone, known as Lindsey Estates, located 1/4 mile west of Upsala Road on North 46A to establish minimum parcel area and setbacks in conformity with preliminary subdivision plan for the purpose of selling 1/2 constructed duplexes. Owner /representative: Bruce White. Mr. White of 555 Longwood Markham Road stated that this subdivision is going to have 13 total duplexes built. He has had requests from people interested in purchasing one side of the duplex. A homeowners association has also been incorporated and there will be parting wall agreements. Mr. White stated that until 51% of the lots have been sold, he will be responsible for maintenance. There was no one else present to speak in favor of or against the requested Conditional Use. Mr. Dennison moved on approval. Mr. Dyal seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use for property in a MR -3 zone, located at 3500 MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of August 3, 1959 Page 2 Sanford Avenue for the purpose of a residential care facility. Owner: Richard Luger; representative: Tom Deppen. Mr. Tom Deppen, 2411 S. Oak Avenue, stated that this request is for a residential care treatment center. The children in the facility will range in age from 12 to 16. There will not be more than 16 in this facility at any one time. This is not a detention center, nor a halfway house, or a drug rehabilitation center. This center will take care of abused children. Mr. Tom Schuler, Winter Springs, Director of Development of Florida, stated that he has been the Director of Public Relations for Boys Town for 10 years. Boys Town has been taking care of children for about 72 years. The Boys Town program has started shelter care, specialized foster care, parent /teaching care, and crisis intervention. Boys Town helped over 12,500 children last year. The overall program will be a half million dollar project. There will be a fund drive for Central Florida. Mr. Schuler stated that the children will stay at this facility a maximum of two weeks. If more care is needed, the child will be referred to one of the long term facilities. Mr. Richard Luger, 996 Papaya Lane, Winter Springs, stated that he is the Program Director for Central Florida. There are 3 group homes in Oviedo that have been operating since December 7, 1986. Mr. Luger stated that children may stay up to 30 days in this type of facility. 30 days will allow Boys Town an appropriate amount of time to either help with family intervention or to provide an assessment to HRS as to where the child should go next. Mr. Luger stated that they have a structured and highly supervised program. From the time the children get up in the morning they will be engaged in assisting with chores around the house, preparing meals, room cleaning, academic activities, etc., throughout the day. Mr. Luger stated that this is a tax exempt facility but they pay taxes on the property that they own and also sales tax. The majority of the children will come from HRS but they will take drop -ins. Ms. Cathy Harrison, 3507 Park Avenue, stated that she is in opposition to the proposed conditional use. It is located between Sanora and Pinecrest both of which are residential areas. The Boys Town concept is not being followed here. It is in between a juvenile detention center and a family home. Ms. Harrison stated that a child cannot be helped in two weeks. Ms. Harrison felt that MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of August 3, 1989 Page _3 the neighborhood should remain a residential neighborhood. Mr. Dennison moved on approval of the requested conditional use. Mr. Dyal seconded. Mr. Kinelas, 3416 Sanford Avenue, submitted a petition with 36 signatures in opposition. Ms. Sonnenberg entered into the record a notice from one of the residents within 200 feet of the property that he had no objection to the requested conditional use. All in favor, Mr. Morris opposed. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use for property in a GC -2 zone, located at 1819 W. 2nd Street for the purpose of operating a land surveying business, change of use of a non - conforming structure from a single family residence to a business and professional office use. Owner /representative: Steven B. Swaggerty. Mr. Steve Swaggerty, 435 Orange Avenue, stated that he is converting his house into a business and that there is 1/2 acre of land for parking. There was no one else to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed conditional use. 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 Swaggerty Land Surveying, Inc., a business and professional office use, located at 1819 W. 2nd Street in a GC -2 zone. Owners /representatives: Steven B. & Shirley D. Swaggerty. Mr. Morris asked if the trees were a problem because of the renovation, would Mr. Swaggerty have any problem with replacing them. Mr. Swaggerty stated that if problems did occur, he would have no problem with replacing them. Mr. Dennison moved on approval of the site plan. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for an addition to the Village Market Place for Walgreens Drugs, a retail sales and service use, located at 3820 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Paul & Betty Liljestrand, Tr.; representative: William Innanen. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of August 3, 1989 Page 4 Mr. Dan Farmer, 2611 Tamara Court, Apopka, stated that he is the architect for the project. The space that Walgreens will occupy was the former Revco Store. Mr. LeRoy moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the Site Plan for a detached sign for Spencer Pest Control located at 2562 Park Drive. Owner: Spencer Pest Control; representative: Lewis Smith. Mr. Lewis Smith, 410 Hibiscus, Casselberry, apologized for not being at the previous meetings. He wished to replace his ground sign. Mr. LeRoy 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 Central Baptist Church located at 3101 West lst Street in an AD zone. Owner /representative: Pastor Freddie Smith. Mr. Mack Lazenby, 1042 East 24th Street, stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan on July 7, 1988. Because of sign visibility, it has been suggested the sign be relocated to the interior of the property. The sign will be at maximum size. The sign will read: "Central Baptist Church, Sanford, Florida ". Mr. LaZenby explained that due to the deceleration lane when the right -of -way was widened, there were visibility problems. They would like to set the sign back 45 to 50 -feet inside the property line. Mr. LeRoy moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Dyal. All in favor. Motion carried. Mrs. Sonnenberg reported that for the Peterson rezoning, the City Commission had authorized all 4 parcels to be rezoned to SR -1 and also that the City Commission denied rezoning of Linz Blvd. & Airport Blvd. Ms. Yates stated that the benches downtown are being used for beggars. Mr. Morris stated that she should check with the Chamber of Commerce or the Chief of Police. Mr. LeRoy made a motion to approve the minutes as circulated. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. All in favo . Motion carried. h Morris,,, Acting Chairman FROM THE SAN1ErORI7 CITY I PLANNER '""' :fir- - .Tuly 28 , 1989 TO: The City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of August 3, 1589 WHITE - Request conditional use approval to establish minimum parcel area dimensions in order to sell individual units of two - family dwellings for property located in Lindsey Estates on CR 46A. 1. Site is Zoned MR -1, Multiple Family Residential and is presently under development as a subdivision for two - family dwellings. 2. Various uses adjacent to site include a church located in an AG, Agricultural Zone, one and multiple family dwellings located in an adjacent MR -1 Zone and vacaxit land Zoned 'A -1 in unincorporated area. 3. Recommend approval of conditional use request to divide each lot of Lindsey Estates for the purpose of selling individual dwelling units based on the similarity of such activity with adjacent development already established in the immediate area. LUGER - Request conditional use approval to establish a residential care facility of low intensity for property located on Sanford Avenue south of Rose Drive. 1. Site is Zoned MR -3, Multiple Family Residential and includes a multiple family dwelling and a vacant lot fronting Sanford Avenue. 2. Various one - family dwellings are located adjacent to site in unincorporated area. 3. Recommend approval of the conditional use request to establish a residential care facility of low intensity based on existing multiple family structure already located on the site and existing character of immediate area at the present time. SWAGGERTY - Request conditional use approval to establish a professional office in an existing nonconforming structure for property located on West Second Street east of Persimmon Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned GC -2, General Commercial and includes a one - family dwelling on approximately . 51 acres. 2. Site is adjacent to a GC -2 Zone which includes auto repair, vacant land and a one - family dwelling. Site is also adjacent to an MR -3 Zone which includes several one - family dwellings. 3. Recommend approval of the request to establish an office in a nonconforming structure based on the existing character of the immediate area at the present time.