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04.07.88MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of April 7, 1988 City Commission Chambers 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Eddie Keith Leon Brooks Tam Speer Brent Carli Jay Malone Joe Dennison John Morris Members Absent: Gary Davidson John LeRoy 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 a public hearing to consider a request to rezone from SR -1 to RC -1 for the purpose of self employment - custom repair service, all kinds - carpentry, mechanical, lawn equipment, auto, etc., that property located at 133 East Woodland Drive. Owner /representatives : Harvey C. & Frances M. Harris. Mr. Harvey C. Harris, 133 E. Woodland Drive, stated that the County is re -doing Airport Boulevard to make a turn lane onto Sanford Avenue. The County will take approximately 1/3 of the property. He is requesting the change of zoning at this time because, after the County gets through, the square footage will present a problem in getting it rezoned at that time. The County will be obtaining an appraisal in May with construc- tion to start in August. Present to speak in favor of the rezoning was Ms. Jackie Caolo of 131 East Woodland Drive and Mr. John West of 127 E. Woodland Drive. Both stated that they have no objec- tion to the proposed rezoning. There was no one present to speak in opposition of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Carli asked if the property would go up in value if the rezoning is approved. Mr. Morris stated that he could not speak for the Tax Assessor. Mr. Carli moved in favor of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Dennison seconded. All in favor with Mr. Keith opposed. Notion carried. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Ccnmission Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 2 The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider a request to rezone from SR-1A to that of RMOI for the purpose of multiple family, that property located in the 2400 block of Oak Avenue. Owner /representative: Navarra, Inc. Mr. Eli Mendoza, Lake Mary, stated that he is the consultant engineer for Navarra. This is almost a 5 acre area. They are planning to maintain a historic look with the apartments. Navarra, Inc. did do a soils survey and found quite a bit of muck. They did not do any boring and testing. They have owned the property for 6 to 8 months. Mr. Tom Deppen, 2411 Oak Avenue, stated that he owns lots 5 and 6 and he is repre- senting the owners of lots 3, 4 and 78. He is acting as the spokesman for the neigh- borhood. There were approxi - mately 45 people in the audience opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Deppen stated that he is speaking in reference to Oak Avenue between 20th and 25th Streets. There are approximately 31 homes on Oak. There are 3 rentals and the tur- nover is about every 3 years. The neighborhood is a mixture of different types of homes which range from middle to upper class. The character of the hones is well established and fits well in the community. The City of Sanford designated Oak Avenue as a scenic route. One negative aspect is the drainage problem at 24th Place and Oak Avenue. There is a very low potential for building; the sewer lines cannot handle any- more sewer, but the main concern is traffic. There are a lot of children on this street. There are so many other areas for sale that are zoned properly for this type of development. Mr. Deppen urged to keep this area single family and submitted several letters in opposition to the proposed rezoning from neighbors who could not attend this meeting. Mr. Paul Leatherman, 2414 S. Oak Avenue, stated that this is not what we want in this area. Mr. Andres Kutz, 123 West 23rd Street, stated that rezoning the entire property to RMOI does not sound right because it would require a conditional use afterwards. This is totally inconsistent to what they are asking for. Ms. Clara Palmer, 2425 Elm Avenue, stated that she has lived in the area for 40 years. This is a nice neighborhood and she would hate to see the area change. Mr. John Shepherd, 2209 Oak Avenue, stated that he is against the rezoning. Mr. Mike Rowell, 2440 Oak Avenue, stated that he is against the proposed rezoning. We should consider that this is a water recharge area. This area is more suitable for a park. Ms. Minnie Kratzer, 2400 South Park Avenue, stated that she is strictly against the proposed rezoning because of the drainage problem. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 3 Mr. Keith moved to deny the request. Mr. Carli seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Mendoza stated that the owners are in Venezuela and if they could not build on this property that it would be donated to the City of Sanford. The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider a request to rezone from MR -1 to RMOI for the purpose of office space, that property located at 2449 Bay Avenue. Owner /representative: Dina Futrell. Mr. Terry Futrell, 2449 Bay Avenue, stated that there is a car wash and a convenience store across the street and the next door neighbor has a computer operation there. There are no immediate plans to move or to open a business. There is ample parking space for a commercial business in the rear. Mr. Malone moved on approval. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. All in favor. Mr. Speer opposed. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider the conditional use tabled on March 17, 1988 for property to be used for a commercial bank, that property located at 251 West First Street in a SC -3 zone. Owner: Stanley H. Sandefur, Trustee; repre- sentative: Philip H. Chestnut. Mr. Keith made motion to remove from table. Seconded by Mr. Malone. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Philip Chestnut, 117 Oaks Court, stated that the site is located at lst and Myrtle, a proposed commercial branch bank with drive -in facilities. There will be three drive - in lanes, 15 parking spaces. The drive -in will come in from Myrtle and exit onto 2nd Street. The land is under contract contingent upon zoning. The building will be a 3100 square foot facility. would like to break ground May /June, and be in operation by late September, or early October. Mr. Carli moved on approval of the conditional use. Mr. Keith seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider the conditional use for property to be used for a church building for Rejected Stone Full Mission Missionary Baptist Church, that property located at 1320 Shepard Street in a MR -1 zone. Owner: Colonial Mortgage Company; representative: Rev. Elijah Fields. Rev. Fields stated that their congregation consists of approximately 25 members. Currently, services are being held in a Pallbearers building on 11th Street. The majority of the members live in the area of Shepard Street and in their eyes this building is ideal. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 4 Mrs. Rosella Fields, 2854 Bungalow Blvd., stated that the majority of members live within 3 blocks of this building. Presently, there are two other church groups operating out of the same building, in desperate need of a church building. There will be no child care facilities. Mrs. Fields stated that the building was originally built for a duplex. Mrs. Fields stated that they have plans for 12 parking spaces, 8 in front and 4 in back. Mr. Willie Corbett, 1100 Pecan Avenue, stated that they need some where to serve the Lord as they should. Mr. Benjamin Adams, Asst. Pastor, stated that they desperately need to obtain the building. Mr. Brooks made motion to approve. Mr. Keith seconded. Mr. Carli made motion to amend the motion to include the exclusion of operating a child care center. Mr. Keith seconded the amendment. All in favor. Motion carried. All in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the plat tabled March 17, 1988 for Brynhaven First Replat, a replat of Brynhaven, a 161 single family home subdivision located at Stenstrom Blvd. and Sanford Avenue in a SR -1 zone. Owner: Suda, Inc.; representative: Darninich F. Cavone. Mr. Carli made motion to remove from. table. Seconded by Mr. Keith. All in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Daminich Cavone, 848 E. Lake Street, stated that about a year ago Brynhaven was platted and subsequent to the platting, a correction to the legal description had to be made. The attorney and the title people would only consider the entire subdivision being replatted with this correction being incorporated into the new legal description. Nothing has changed in the subdivision, it has the same number of lots. Right now they are building on lots 50 and 51. Mr. Simmons stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Carli made motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Dennison. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Park Avenue Promenade, tabled March 17, 1988, 8 retail stores, located at 2465 -71 Park Avenue in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Selma Williams; representative: Steven M. Hardin. Mr. Carli made motion to remove from table. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 5 Mr. Steven Hardin, Longwood, stated that they have asked the City to vacate a 4' strip because the road right -of -way of Park Avenue encroaches the building and have asked to park in the right -of -way. The projected parking spaces are 53 based on 60/40 retail. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that if he went to 100% retail, with no storage, he would need 75 parking spaces. Mr. Hardin stated that there will be an illuminated canvas awning canopy with lights in the rear. Mr. Simmons stated that staff recommends removal of parking spaces on the east. The right -of -way use permit will include the landscape island. There may be additional impact fee because of toilet facilities. The alley is too narrow to support two -way traffic. It would create a traffic problem and is why the staff rec_cmmends removal of the parking spaces on the east. Mr. Carli moved on approval excluding the 4 parking spaces on the east. Seconded by Mr. Keith. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Martin Motor's Sales Lot, a used automotive sales lot located at 601 French Avenue in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Vaughn Martin; representative: Andrew Kutz. Mr. Kutz, 133 W. Airport Blvd., stated that Mr. Martin has been using this lot for a long time. Mr. Martin is requesting that consideration be given with the right to leave the driveway in on 17 -92. Mr. Simmons stated that the DOT representative wants the driveway closed. Mr. Speer made motion to approve the site plan subject to the curb -cut remaining open as it exists today. Mr. Carli seconded. Mr. Marder stated that excessive curbcuts should be avoided when they are adjacent to major thoroughfares. There is a chance to improve traffic circulation here and the property could be used the way it is shown on the site plan. Mr. Speer stated that the entrance off 17 -92 onto this property should be enjoyed like all other businesses on French Avenue. The long range plan is not to take away valuable property rights that people have acquired along this highway. All in favor of the motion. Notion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of an extension of the approval, 8/20/87, of the site plan for Christian Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church, located at 1701 Bell Avenue in a MR -1 zone. Owner: Christian Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church; representative: John Hall. Mr. John Hall stated that the plan to start construction within 2 months with no changes to the site plan. Mr. Keith moved on approval for a 6 -month extension. Mr. Carli seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 6 The next item on the agenda was the discussion of the use of a teen club at 500 Lake Mary Boulevard in a GC -2 zone. Representative: Carol Conaway. Ms. Carol Conaway, 7330 Canal Drive, stated that City Lights was closed in October of last year. The Lake Mary Boulevard location is a much nicer location. Ms. Conaway stated that they are negotiating a 6 month lease at $10.00 per square feet. Each Commissioner had no objection to the proposed teen club. On the Addendum to the Agenda, there was the consideration of a site plan for Sanford Christian Sharing Center, located at 1300 Park Avenue in a RC -1 zone. Pastor Dan Coy, 114 Quail Ridge Court, stated that they were offered this house owned by the Central Baptist Church. The Church is presently running a placement center with hours of 9 :00 to 3:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Sharing Center would take over the work of doing exactly what they are doing now, giving away groceries, but the hours of the Center would be opened Monday through Fridays, 9:00 to 12:00. This operation will be temporary until the Church can sell the building. Mr. Coy stated that he anti- cipates approximately 20 people per day. Mr. Malone commented on Chief Harriett's comments regarding break -ins and burglaries with the transient clientele moving in. Mr. Speer asked if the Chief stated in his memorandum as to whether the site would attract thievery or if he questions it. Chairman Morris stated that he questioned it. Mr. Speer stated that the Chief should have records and that we should give the Sharing Center 6- months. Mr. Keith made motion to approve for 6- months. Mr. Brooks seconded. All in favor, Mr. Malone opposed. Motion carried. Mr. Bob Seigler, 2425 S. Park Drive, asked about a potential business coming into Sanford, that business being glass making. No one knows what the zoning is. At pre- sent they will be using 50,000 cubic feet of hydrogen and 45 gallons of oxygen and 12,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen. Mr. Seigler stated that he would get a copy of Orange County's regulations, that they may be of some help. Mr. Butch Coombs, 115 Bunker Lane, stated that he received a letter from Mrs. Sonnenberg in reference to 1122 Celery Avenue regarding the chain link fence. Mr. Coombs stated that he extended the fence that had been there for 7- years. The fence was added for security and to protect the customers' vehicles when they are in for repairs, they are parked in front. In the back, the cars that are parked, are cars impounded from different laws enforcement agency, Mr. Coombs stated that he was told on three ocOssions that he did not need a permit to extend the fence; so, this time he didn't see any reason to ask Mr. Winn if he need a permit. Mr. Coombs was cautioned as to acquiring permits before any construction. Mrs. Sonnenberg reported that staff had approved 150 square foot addition to the Golden Lamb and a covered walkway between buildings at General Felt Industires. MINUTES PLANNING AMID ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of April 7, 1988 Page 7 Mr. Carli questioned the approval of Belo Marine, whether it was for one- -year or not. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that although there was discussion on a one -year approval because the lease was for one -year, there was no timeframe set on the approval. Mr. Carli requested that the tape of the meeting be listened to to be sure. Mr. Carli stated that there are four or five junk cars on Sheperd street across from the church and asked if code enforcement could check on this. Mr. Carli requested that the Police Department check on the speeding on Oak Avenue. Mr. Malone stated that cars are being sold on Lake Mary Boulevard again and at Roger Stuart's building on 25th Street. He also questioned the status of the house on Park between 5th and 6th Streets. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the house is to be demolished within 10 days. Mr. Malone asked if Staff had heard anything from the City Attorney on re- issuing occupational licenses. Mr. Simmons stated that he had asked in writing but there was no answer yet. Mr. Brooks asked that something be done relative to kids hanging out around the 66 Station on Celery Avenue. Mr. Keith stated that the sign on front of the Bank Restaurant that says "now open" and it has been closed for a year. Mr. Keith moved to approved the minutes as circulated. Mr. Brooks seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 :15. MEMORANDUM March 31, 1988 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jay R. Marder, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations r Meeting of April 7, 1988 Item No. 1 - Harvey C. and Frances N. Harris: Request to rezone from sR -1, Single - Family Residential to RC -1, Restricted Commercial for property located at the southeast corner of East woodland Drive and Airport Boulevard. I. site includes one platted lot of approximately 12,400 square feet with an existing single family residence. 2. All lots in the South Pinecrest subdivision, including site, are Zoned SR -1, single Family Residential. All such lots in immediate vicinity of site include a single family residence. 3. site is adjacent to existing RC -1 Zoning which includes convenience goods and services (Cumberland Farms) facing Airport Boulevard and Sanford Avenue. Site is also adjacent to existing MR -2 Zoning which includes existing apartments (Bamboo Cove). 4. Recommend that request to rezone from SR -1, single Family Residential to RC -1, Restricted Commercial be denied based on the intent and purpose of existing SR -1 Zone and related subdivision plat already established for the site and adjacent single family residential uses. The recommendation to deny this request also reflects the desirability of preventing encroachment of nonresidential uses along Airport Boulevard in this neighborhood. Item No. 2 - Navarra, Inc.: Request to rezone from SR-1A, Single Family Residential to R Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional for property located on the west side of Oak Avenue between west 24th Street and West 25th Street. 1. Site fronts Oak Avenue and includes vacant lots totaling approximately 51,504 square feet. An open drainage ditch running west to east is centrally located on the site. Site is heavily vegetated. 2. Various single family residences are located adjacent to site in existing SR -1A, Single Family Residential and RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional Zoning Districts. Area immediately east of site appears to be vacant at the present time. 11 3. A neighborhood shopping center presently being utilized for offices is located south of site in a GC -2, General Commercial Zone at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and West 25th Street. Several lots Zoned GC -2 between the site and the shopping center appear to be vacant. 4. According to the Soil Survey of Seminole County, the site is predominantly composed Of Brighton peat. Land use characteristics of Brighton peat reflected in the Soil Survey Supplement of Seminole County include very low Totential for dwellings without very low potential for low commercial buildings and very low potential for local roads and streets. Brighton peat has severe limitations including but not limited to wetness, flooding, standing water and low strength. 5. Recommend that request to rezone from SR -1A, Single Family Residential to RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional be denied based on the desirability of maintaining the existing single family residential character of Oak Avenue in the immediate vicinity of site. This recommendation recognizes that the site's suitability for urban development is very low and that higher intensity uses permitted in the proposed RMOI Zoning District should be discouraged. Item No. 3 - Dina c. Futrell Request to rezone from MR -1, Multiple Family Residential to RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional for property located at the northeast corner of Bay Avenue and East 25th Street. 1. Site is Zoned MR -1, Multiple Family Residential and includes approximately 14,000 square feet. A single family residence and various accessory buildings are located on site. Site fronts East 25th Street and Bay Avenue with major access on Bay Avenue. 2. various single family residences and vacant land are located in an MR -1 Zone on the west side of Bay Avenue adjacent to site. 3. An office located opposite site plus various single family residences are located on east side of Bay Avenue in an RMOI Zone adjacent to site. 4. Recommend approval of request to rezone from MR -1, Multiple Family Residential to RMOI, Multiple Family Residential, Office and Institutional based on similarity of existing zoning and uses already located in immediate area. K Item No. 4 - Reverend Elijah Fields Request for conditional use approval to permit a church in an MR -1, Multiple Family Residential Zoning District for property located between Shepherd Street, Main Street and West 14th Street. 1. Site is approximately 8,200 square feet and includes an existing building. 2. Various single family residences are located in the surrounding area. 3. Recommend denial of conditional use request to permit a church based on insufficient land area to conduct the intended activity. (pr88.4) 3