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01.07.88MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 7, 1988 7:00 P.M. City CaRmission Chambers Members Present: John Morris- Chairman Eddie Keith Joe Dennison Jay Malone Gary Davidson Tommy Speer Brent Carli John LeRoy Members Absent: Sheila Roberts Others Present: Jay Marder, City Planner Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning and Arbor Inspector Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Morris. The first item on the agenda was the consideration of a request to rezone from SR-1A to SR -1 for the purpose of single family hones, that property located on the north side of 24th Street east of Summerlin Avenue. Owners /representatives: Abraham Tenzer and Sam Gabbai. Mr. Abraham Tenzer of 202 Sweetgum Way, Longwood, stated that the property was bought about 5 years ago and are trying very hard to make this a financially feasible ven- ture. When annexed, they were given the right to build 1300 square feet homes. They tried to build under these conditions and failed. Despite their best intentions, Mr. Tenzer stated that they could not develop based on the 1150 square feet zoning. The only way they can develop is to get the zoning to allow 950 square feet. 1150 square feet will not work, they need the square footage around 950, minimum. Mr. Tenzer stated that the hones they are proposing to build will not be cheaper than what is there now. Planning on building on 18 lots. Mr. Tenzer stated that the homes would have 900 square foot living space plus a garage. Present to speak in opposition was Betty Monett, 2400 Key Avenue. Ms. Monett stated that to bring this size home into the neighborhood will downgrade it. About three years ago they had about 300 signatures stating that they did not want smaller hones in the neighborhood. They are trying to keep the neighborhood up. If you bring 900 square foot hones into the neighborhood would create problems all the way around. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMNLCSSION - JANUARY 7, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Mr. Albert Kirk, 2001 Washington Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. He stated that the Commission needed to consider land and families, and that there should be a moratorium on all hones under 1200 square feet. Ann Howard, 1311 East 24th Street, stated that she has lived there 25 to 26 years, and has a 2000 square feet home. These smaller homes will downgrade the real estate in this area. Ms. Howard stated that she is opposed to this size home in this neigh- borhood. Mr. Bruce Nelson of 2405 Key Avenue spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning, stating that the neighbors do not want to live in a home in a neighborhood with 900 square feet homes. Mr. Nelson suggested the homes be upgraded to 1600 square feet. Ms. McCall stated that she lives in the oldest standing home in Sanford and that if these hones are allowed to be built a traffic problem will be created. Traffic is bad now but more traffic will occur with these hates going in. A traffic light will be needed at Summerlin Avenue and 24th Street. Mr. Dennison made motion to deny the request of the proposed rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Carli, Mr. Malone and Mr. Davidson. Mr. Carli stated it is time Sanford started looking for better and bigger rather than smaller. There may be too many government grants and 900 and 600 square feet homes. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a request to rezone from RC -1 to GC -2 for the purpose of a fruit stand, coin laundry and rental property, that pro- perty located on the northeast corner of 25th Street and Sanford Avenue. Owners: E.G. Baggs, William T. Neeley, and David P. Lanier; representative: Kim Townsend. Mr. Kim Townsend, Engineering Services, 1042 East 24th Street, stated that their pro- perty is the second lot from Sanford Avenue. There is a substantial number of trees on this property and only 6 will be lost. The use of retention will control drainage flow to the north. Mr. Townsend stated that they need GC -2 zoning for the laundry. Mr. Baggs joined in this request so as not to create spot zoning. There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. Mr. Malone made motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. Mr. LeRoy abstained from voting. Five in favor of the motion, Mr. Carli and Mr. Davidson opposed. Motion carried. Mr. Carli felt that a coin laundry was a covenience retail service and did not need to be rezoned. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a conditional use for automotive and mobile homes sales, new and used, that property located at 4220 South Orlando Drive. Owner: Grace Properties, Ltd.; representative: Ted Eastman. Mr. Eastman, 225 East Robinson, Orlando, stated that he represented the prospective buyer of this property. The prospective buyer is associated with Frenchi's Custom vans and there is a question as to Frenchi's being used to the highest and best use MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - JANUARY 7, 1988 - 7 :00 PM. Page 3 and this is why the buyer is looking to acquire this site and essentially use it for both used cars and custom van retail sales. Mr. Carli asked if mobile homes will be sold. Mr. Eastman stated that mobile homes will not be sold there. There was no one else to speak for or against the proposed conditional used. Mr. Keith made motion to approve the proposed conditional use excluding mobile home sales and service. Mr. Dennison seconded. 5 in favor of the motion, Mr. Carli, Mr. Malone and Mr. Davidson opposed. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a conditional use for a new car dealership, that property located at 3775 South Orlando Drive. Owner: Central Florida Presbytery; representative Mr. Curt Haygood. Mr. Haygood, 349 Carnation Court, Apopka, stated that he represents Mitsubishi on West 50 in Orlando. Mr. Haygood stated that there is approximately 3.7 acres and that they would use approximately 9000 square feet. Mr. Simmons stated that there is a good possibility that this will become a corner lot, however, Frenchi's will be taken by the Lake Mary Blvd. extension. There was on one present to speak in favor of or against the proposed conditional use. Mr. Malone moved on approval. Mr. Keith seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a conditional use for an auto salvage yard, that property located on the northwest corner of Albright Road and Airport Boulevard. Owner: David S. Redwine; representative: Mack LaZenby. Mr. Lazenby, Engineering Services, 1042 East 24th Street, stated that they are requesting the existing use be expanded. This is the same land owner and the same conditions would be agreed to. There will be no access to this property off of Airport Boulevard, there will be no structures, no more traffic onto Airport Blvd., this property to be used solely for storage of autos. There will be no hazardous waste or combustible material. Mr. Dave Farr, 106 Larkwood Drive would like the records to reflect that he is in favor of the request. There was no one else to speak in favor of or against the proposed conditional use. Mr. Carli moved in favor of the proposed conditional use with no ingress /egress on Airport Boulevard. Mr. Dennison seconded. Mr. LeRoy requested that the recommen- dations from Staff be included in the motion. Mr. LeRoy made amendment to the motion that items A and C of Staff's recommendations be included in the motion. Mr. Speer seconded the amendment. Mr. IaZenby had no objections to the inclusions. All in favor of amendment. Motion carried. All in favor of the motion as amended. Motion carried. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - JANUARY 7, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. Page 4 The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for the Woodson Project, a renovation and new addition, located at 2500 French Avenue in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Noel J. Woodson and NCNB National Bank; representative: Kim Townsend. Mr. Townsend stated that the past use of this property was a Fina Gas Station. The underground tanks will be removed with the area filled in. Mr. Townsend stated that they would like to join structures with the existing auto parts building. Retail space is being created. Mr. Townsend stated that they will be closing the curb cut on French and moving it to the 25th Street side as far west as possible. The ease- ment permits Hardee's patrons to traverse the alley. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the landscaped island is to be provided by Hardees. Mr. Simmons stated that Steve Decker, Traffic Engineer with Seminole County recommends a type of joint driveway access easement by both parties off of 17 -97, not that it be provided at the present time but that there is a capability for it at a future time. Mr. Townsend stated that his client is not in favor of a joint driveway. Mr. Carli moved on approval of the site plan. Mr. Keith seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a site plan for Fulton Office Center, an office building with first floor parking, located at 655 Fulton Avenue in a GC -2 zone. Owner: James Dunn; representative: Andrew Kutz. Mr. Kutz, 133 West Airport Blvd., stated that Mr. Dunn has taken something and upgraded it and it should be an asset to the community. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that when the square foot requirement for retail space is exceeded, automatic fire spinkler protection may be required by the Fire Department. Mr. Carli moved on approval with the extension of the sewer line to be to City speci- fications and that if retail area exceeds 3000 square feet, the building is to be sprinkled. Seconded by Mr. Davidson, all in favor, motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a site plan for a warehouse for J & W Sales, located in a MI -2 zone at 1403 Pine Way. Owner: J & W Sales; represen- tative: Andrew Kutz. Mr. Kutz stated that Mr. Simmons had requested a maintenance easement on the property and that he had no problems with providing this easement. Mr. Sims stated that when the opportunity arises may need an easement on the otherside. Mr. Kutz requested a waiver to not pave the driveway, stating that it would be extremely expensive. The driveway will be stabilized with a 24 foot base. There will not be any public traffic, this is strictly a warehouse, a distribution point. Mr. Kutz stated that it would either be a shell or limestone base, or a combination of both; as an alternative it would be a soil cement base. This will be a sparkler distribu- tion point. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION -- JANUARY 7, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Mr. Simmons stated that the Fire Inspector's requirement is that automatic fire sprinkers are required and that a letter be required from the adjacent land owner relative to the drainage runoff. Mr. Malone moved on approval based on satisfaction of the reccmmndations from the Fire and Engineering Departments, stabilization of driveway, automatic fire sprinkler system, authorization for drainage discharge into adjacent ditch, 15' utility ease- ments maintenance of ditch on north and east sides and adequate stablilzation of the driveway. Seconded by Mr. LeRoy. All in favor, motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for a single family home located at Lot 6, Laurel Avenue, in a GC -2 zone. Owner /representative: Arnold Sumal. Mr. Sumal stated that the home would be a little over 1200 square feet with a detached garage. Mr. Carli moved on approval with the saving of the Oak treet. Seconded by Mr. Davidson. All in favor, motion carried. Mr. Carli asked what happened at the City Commission meeting relative to Mr. Kantor and Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Simmons stated what is needed is a copy of the City Commission meetings with no bits and pieces added by staff. Mr. Carli stated that we need to let the City Commission know whats going on and that a Commissioner did not know that the site plan had lapsed for two months. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that a recommendation is sent to the City Manager and a recom- mendation is sent to the City Clerk on all items which is supposed to be attached to the City Commission agenda. Mr. Speer stated that something should have been placed in the Capital Improvement Element of the Camp Plan relative to purchasing property for parking lots in downtown Sanford. If this was to be readdressed at a later time, assuming that the plan was adopted without any changes as to the way it was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Decemr3er 17, Mr. Speer asked Mr. Marder if there was to be anything put in the Capital Improvements Element for the purchase of property for parking in down- town Sanford. Mr. Marder stated, as the plan is adopted right now, it does not reflect the addition of parking downtown. one reason it does not is that there is no funding source for this now. Mr. Marder stated that the downtown parking in Sanford should be revisited and amended. Mr. Speer stated that he did receive a copy of the traffic study, that he would critique it and give the Ccmmmission and staff a report. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSON - JANUARY 7, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. Page 6 Mr. LeRoy asked in reference to the boat sales place on 17 -92, if we only allowed for display on one side of the building and not in the parking lot. Mr. LeRoy stated that at Boat World on Sanford Avenue the storage was to be behind the fence, there is a few boats parked on the street side. The Chairman asked if Code Enforcement could stop by these two places. Mr. Carli will be out of town on the 28th of January, the date of the workshop meeting on the Congregate Living Ficilities. He asked if it could be rescheduled. Chairman Morris asked if everyone could be polled as to a different date. Mr. Malone suggested that if Mrs. Sonnenberg could check and give each Commission Member a choice of dates it would be much better. Mr. Carli moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Mr. Keith seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.