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07.07.88MLT1[JTFS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of July 7, 1988 City Carmission Chambers 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Eddie Keith Tom Speer Brent Carli Gary Davidson Joe Dennison John LeRoy Leon Brooks Members Absent: John Morris Jay Malone Others Present: Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning and Arbor Inspector Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning Marion Anderson, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Carli. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing to consider a request to rezone from SR -1 to MR -2, that property located as the east side of Hidden Lake Drive, just north of Lake Mary Boulevard, for the purpose of a multi- family apartment complex. Owner: BM Investments; representative: Bruce C. Tuttle. Mr. Bruce Tuttle, Longwood, stated that no one was in attendance for representation at the second City Co mission hearing and the City CamLission denied the request. Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended for approval. Currently under contract to purchase subject to rezoning. The planned use is the same building element, the same color, the same landscaping and the same type of quality as instituted in Randolph Court I. It is planned as for Randolph Court II. Present to speak in favor of the proposed rezoning was Mr. Donald Dane of 920 S. Dillard Street, Winter Garden. He stated that he is the Vice President of Tucker State Bank and that the bank owns the property directly north of the property requesting to be rezoned. They also own 14 of the units in the second phase of the Arbors and that they are in favor of the rezoning, Present to speak in opposition to the proposed change in zoning was Mr. Bob Mack, 114 Hidden Arbor Court. Mr. Mack stated that he is representing the Homeowner's Association, Some concerns are that the zoning indirectly effects 5 lots of Phase II of the Arbors. Another concern was the extension of the existing road through the Randolph Court Apartmen area. The Homeowners own the lift station and Randolph Court will need to get an easement to utilize the lift station. Mr. Brooks asked if the Homeowners had met with the developer and still were not able to cane up with a suitable compromise. Mr. Mack stated that they cannot come up with a compromise and is opposed to development of this property. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 7, 1988 Page 2 Chairman Carli stated that right now, as it stands today, there can be multi- family next to or close to, within the set -back requirements of where you currently live, or where the Association is representing. Virginia Brouillard, 223 Arbor Circle, stated that they (Homeowners Association, 37 members) are opposed to the rezoning. The rezoning will effect Phase III of the Arbors. Mr. Davidson moved on approval of the proposed rezoning. Mr. LeRoy seconded. Mr. Davidson stated that the Homeowner's Association should have bought the property. Mr. Brooks stated that the developer should take the concerns of the Homeowners into con- sideration. Six in favor; Mr. Speer opposed. Motion carried. Chairman Carli stated that if the City Commission approved the rezoning that the Planning and Zoning Commission would ask for the Homeowners input for site plan appro- val. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Discount Tire, an automotive and truck accessory sales and installation use, located at 3513 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone. Owner: Ted Van Voightlander; representative: David W. Woods. Mr. David Woods, 2316 Schnook Trail, Maitland, stated that he is the engineer for this project. Mr. Woods stated that D.O.T. has issued them a curb cut permit. Chairman Carli asked why is the back ingress /egress off centered. Mr. Simmons stated that if the two driveways were lined up they would not have a functioning parking lot. There is nothing that says we require two driveways to line up. Mr. LeRoy asked about the sign layout. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the total height is 24 Mr. Keith moved on approval. Mr. Dennison seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the site plan for Heuer Utility Contractors, a construction and contractors yard use located at 125 C mnerce Way in a RI -1 zone. Owner: Heuer Utility Contractors; representative: Robert E. McKee. Mr. Bob McKee, 1601 Airport Boulevard stated that Heuer is an underground contractor for Southern Bell. Southern Bell is located across the street from 125 Commerce Way. Mr. Simmons stated that a recommendation was made for a chain link fence with slats because it is a total private subdivision and the streets are not City streets. Mr. McKee stated that storage of telephone poles and same wire will be screened with the chain link fence and plastic slats and that they will have very little pedestrian traf- fic. Mr. Dennison moved on approval. Mr. Davidson seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 7, 1988 Page 3 The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Spirit Life Center, a church use located at 801 W. 22nd Street in a SR -1 zone. Owner: Church of God; representative: T. Kim Townsend. Mr. Townsend, 501 E. 25th Street, stated that they anticipate putting in a gymnasium, located in the center of the building, and some classrooms. They have changed the fire access lane and the facility will be sprinkled. There will be no cooking facility. Because of the mixed use, there are 56 parking spaces required. Mr. Speer asked why trees couldn't be planted in the proposed parking lot spaces that are not going to be used for parking instead of the right -of -way. Mr. Townsend stated that with the paving already there, the irrigation would be a problem. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that part of the reason for landscaping at the right-of-way is for buffering the paved area. Mr. Townsend stated that they will petition to the City Commission for off - street parking. The fire lane will be stabilized. Mr. Speer asked if consideration could be made to have ingress /egress off 22nd Street into the parking lot. Mr. Townsend stated that the owners will consider. Mr. LeRoy asked if the Fire Department required a fire lane to encircle the building. Mr. Simmons stated "no ", that in this area you could probably drive a truck around the lot. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that this particular piece of property stabilization only is required for the Fire Department t to set up. Mr. Speer requested that someone from the Fire Department come to a meeting to discuss fire lanes. Mr. Townsend stated that due to the natural contours of the property. A retention pond would not be necessary. Mr. Keith made motion to approve. Seconded by Mr. Davidson. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for a warehouse addition to the Howe Industries, a manufacturing use, located at 905 Airport Boulevard in a MI -2 zone. Owner: The Leather Specialty Company, Inc.; representative: T. Kim Townsend. Mr. Townsend stated that the addition would be a 4052 s quar e feet extension. It is basically for warehouse storage space, no interior walls. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that there are nine parking spaces that this building will effect. Mr. Simmons stated that the additional parking spaces are encumbered by the indicated dedication of additional right-of-way on Airport Boulevard. These were not subtracted from the total nor should they be at this point in time. The Review Committee had kicked the idea around whether or not the curb cut on Airport Boulevard was actually needed. There is no legal reason for demanding that it be closed; however, they did discuss the desirability of moving in that direction when they could. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of July 7, 1988 Page 4 Mr. Simmons stated that there will be no impact fees required for water and sewer based on the information that this is all to be warehouse. Mr. Dennison made motion to approve. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the request for an extension of the site plan for the Central Baptist Church, a church use, located at 3101 W. 1st Street in an AD zone. Owner: Central Baptist Church; representative: Mack Lazenby. Mr. Townsend stated that this site plan had been approved on October 15, 1987. They had requested a drainage permit from D.O.T. in November. Just received it in May. The financing took a little longer than was anticipated. Only the west curb cut has changed on the site plan itself. These are the reasons request of the extension for the site plan. Mr. Keith moved on approval for an extension for 6 months as modified. Mr. Davidson seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that she has had a request in a RC -1 zone on French Avenue, if the Planning and Zoning Commission would consider a small boiler for a dry cleaning operation to fall within the parameters of their dry cleaning pickup station. This would be a small 4x8 utility building with no flammable liquids. Is this appropriate in a RC -1 zone? Mr. Speer stated that the requestor has to bring in pictures and specifications. Mr. Davidson made motion to approve minutes as circulated. Mr. Brooks seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 :30 P.M. Brent Carli, Chairman MEMORANDUM June 24, 1988 TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission FROM. Jay R. Marder, City Planner' SUBJECT: Planning Recommendation For Meeting of July 7, 1988 BML INVESTMENTS - Request to rezone from SR -1, single Family Residential to MR-2, Multiple Family Residential for property located on the east side of Hidden Lake Drive. 1. Site is Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential and appears to be vacant at the present time. The site includes approximately 2.5 acres, a portion of which appears to include wetlands vegetation based on mapping by the St. Johns River Water Management District. 2. site is adjacent to existing MR -2, Multiple Family Zoning District which evidences existing multiple family dwellings. Site is also adjacent to an SR -1, Single Family Zoning District which appears to evidence wetlands vegetation and a GC -2, General Commercial Zoning District which includes office /commercial development and wetlands vegetation. 3. Taken together, the limited size of site, the proposed higher density of urban development (up to 20 dwelling units per acre) and the evidence of wetland vegetation indicates the need for site- specific preliminary engineering information regarding suitability /limitations for urban development. 4. Recommend that the request to rezone to MR -2, Multiple Family Residential be approved subject to the provision of :ite- specific preliminary engineering information indicating that the site is suitable.for the intended urban development activities and based on similarity of existing zoning districts already established in the immediate area at the present time. NOTE: This recommendation is similar to a recommendation submitted for the same site on March 3, 1988.