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08.06.87MINUTES PLANNING AMID ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of August 6, 1987 7:00 P.M. City Commission Chambers Members Present: John LeRoy Joe Dennison Tommy Speers Sheila Roberts John Morris Jay Malone Gary Davidson Members Absent: Brent Carli Eddie Keith Others Present: Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning and Arbor Inspector Jay Marder, City Planner Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Chairman, John Morris. The first item on the agenda was the consideration of a request to rezone from SR -1 to RMOI for the purpose of elderly care, property located at 2901 South Sanford Avenue; owner /representative, Ilone Westmeyer. Ms. Edith McCann of 501 East 29th Street presented a list of neighbors that all live within one block of the property requesting to be rezoned, stating that they are in favor of the rezoning. Ms. McCann said that the property has been kept up much better since Ms. Westmeyer has lived there and there has been no traffic problems. Ms. Dorothy Morrison of 1904 Sanford Avenue spoke in favor of the rezoning stating that her mother had been a patient at this center. Ms. Morrison stated that the price was much less than if she had been in another institution, the food excellent, house imma- culate, there were children and pets. Ms. Morrison said that this community deserves this type of place to take care of our elderly. This is a pleasant home life atmosphere. The patients are well kept and well cared for. Strongly urge the Commission to rezone. There was no one else to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Malone stated that what we have is one lot of spot zoning within the City and moved to deny the request. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Five in favor. Mr. LeRoy and Mr. Dennison in opposition to the motion. Motion carried. The Chairman stated that with the forthcoming ordinance concerning group hones, it might allow her intended use of an elderly care facility. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - AUGUST 6, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a request to rezone fran SR -1 to RI -1 for the purpose of office /light industrial, property located at 700 and 708 Airport Blvd. Owners: Marion D. & Alva L. Conway and James W. Marler. Representative: Bob Seigler. Mr. Seigler of 2524 South Park Drive stated that the zoning in this area is industrial and the property has been annexed into the City. There was no one else present to speak in behalf of or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the proposed rezoning, Mr. Davidson seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a request for a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, property located at 1509 West 13th Street, for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises. Owner /representatives: Dewey and Edna Smith. Mr. Smith stated that he would like for it to be a cocktail lounge and restaurant. Chairman Morris asked how many seats will there be. Mr. Smith said 100 to 200 seats with no liquor license. Pastor Bernard Mitchell, Faith Baptist Church, 1605 West 13th Street stated that he was also representing Mr. Greene of the barber shop, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Pastor Mitchell said that they feel there is enough beer and wine establishments in the neighborhood, and that this type of establishment brings more crime. Pastor Mitchell stated that he has pictures of the undesirables that hang around this place. Mr. Asma Ardis of 1506 West 13th Street spoke in opposition to the proposal stating that he owns the grocery store across the street and that there is no parking area for the proposed lounge and restaurant and that it would create traffic problems. Rev. McGee of Orlando was present to speak in opposition stating he was speaking for the many friends of the community. Mr. McGee stated that they are opposed to the rezoning because it is right next door to the church. There was on one else to speak in favor of or against the proposed conditional use. Mr. Simmons stated that although this is not an existing business, this will basically be a new business to be placed in this location so that a site plan review, to answer sane of the concerns and considerations of the people, would follow if an approval is given on the conditional use. Mr. LeRoy moved on denial of the request. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Mr. Malone stated that he concur at this time with the denial of the request. However, Mr. Malone made motion to table the motion to deny pending a report fran the Police Department as to what they might think of this business in the neighborhood. Mrs. Roberts seconded. All in favor. Motion to table carried. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - AUGUST 6, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a request for a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at 190 Persimmon Avenue, for the purpose of a used car lot. Owners /representatives: Kevin and Sharon Sullivan. Ms. Sharon Sullivan of 199 Lake Emma Road, Longwood, stated that her brother wholesales cars. There will be no repair work, just washing, detailing, polishing and no storage of wrecked vehicles. There will be no more than eight cars on the lot at any one time. Ms. Ola Harrison, next door to the proposed conditional use, stated that the office building now is a fire trap, debris piled against fence, junk cars in back, and she would like to see the building upgraded. Mr. Malone move to approve. Mrs. Roberts seconded. All in favor. Notion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a request for a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, property located at 1538 South French Avenue, for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises. Owner: Sanford Centre Associates, Inc., representative: Steve Wilkes. Mr. Wilkes of 5351 Champagne Circle, Orlando, stated that they would like to sell beer and wine in the sub -shop. Mr. Malone asked Mr. Wilkes if a lease has been signed and if it was predicat -ed upon getting a license. Mr. Wilkes stated "yes ". Mr. Wilkes stated the sub -shop will seat 40. Mr. LeRoy asked if the Police Chief could give the Comnission a report on an establishment this size verses the conditional use request before. Mr. Malone requested that a report from the Police Chief be required in the future on conditonal use for the sales of beer and wine. Mr. LeRoy moved to table until next meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Roberts. All in favor. Notion Carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the preliminary plat for a Plat of Hidden Lakes, Phase III, Units VI and VII, a single family detached residential sub- division, located in a PUD zone between Lake Ada and Live Oak Blvd. Owner: Residential Communities of America, representative: W. E. Knowles. Mr. Knowles stated that this is a continuation of an action taken by the Planning and Zoning Cm mission of August 21, 1986. At that time the development plan was approved by Planning and Zoning. The next step was the platting and this is the preliminary plat. One plat has 63 lots and the other has 77 lots. Mr. Knowles stated that this was originally platted for villas, replatted for single family residences. Mr. Simmons called Mr. Knowles attention to the flag lots on Unit VII that have not been corrected. Mr. Knowles stated that this would be corrected. Mr. Simmons stated that staff recur mends approval subject to the correction of the two flag lots. Mr. Dennison made motion to approve. Seconded by Mrs. Roberts. All in favor. Notion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a site plan for Twigs Ceramic Tile, a retail distribution development located at 1121 Sanford Avenue in a GC -2 zone. Owner /representative: LeRoy Terwilliger. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - AUGUST 6, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. Page 4 Mr. Simmons requested that consideration to preserving the large oak tree with a recom- mendation that paving block be used. Mrs. Sonnenberg said that the Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the roots not be disturbed. Mr. Simmons said that the alley is two -way. They are not required to pave alley. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that they meet the minimum requirements for parking. Mr. LeRoy made motion to approve site plan. Mr. Malone seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of the site plan for Schwann's Food Distribution Center, located at 120 Tech Drive in a RI -1 zone. Owner: Schwann Sales Enterpriese, Inc., representative: Harry Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds stated that frozen food will be broken down from large loads to smaller loads that will cane in by semi and go out by van. All loading zones will be paved. He had discussed with Mr. Holloway of the Engineering Department and the driveway to the propane tanks would not have to be paved. There will be three company trucks. Mr. Simmons stated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Malone made motion to approve, Mrs. Roberts seconded, all in favor, motion carried. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of a site plan for John Childer's Car Care Center, an automotive sales and service center located at 2710 -16 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone and a request for a recamimendation to approve a temporary occupational license for auto sales. Owner /representative: John Childers. Mr. Simmons stated that staff recommends approval of the plan as submitted. Mr. Malone asked the proposed time -table of the project. Mr. Childers stated that it is geared from the time he submits the permit to completion. The permit to pipe the ditch was submitted this week and it would take at least 90 days for approval. (Three months for DER permit approval and five months construction time). Mr. Childers stated that he has tentative agreements with a used car lot, a transmission repair shop, a tire store and no one lined up to occupy Building B. He does not intend to lease to businesses that would do a complete overhaul on autos. Mr. Childers also stated that the used car business moved temporarily because he was not able to obtain a temporary occupational license. Mr. Malone recommended site plan be approved as submitted. Mr. Davidson seconded. All in favor. Motion carried. There was no action taken on the request for a tem- porary occupational license for auto sales because the Commission did not feel this was in their jurisdiction. The Ca[mission authorized Chairman Morris to sign the letter prepared by Mr. Simmons for additional guidance fran the City Commission to Mayor Bettye Smith. Mr. LeRoy questioned the use of blocks in the alley, as a retaining wall, at the car wash at 2nd Street and Park Avenue. Blocks falling down. Staff is to check on this. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION - AUGUST 6, 1987 - 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Mr. Davidson moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Malone asked about the bar -be -cue place at French Avenue and 13th Street. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that it was licensed as the Little Barn Convenience and Bar- Be-Cue for takeout service since November. Mrs. Sonnenberg also said that the licensing department is checking on cooking on site. Mr. Malone seconded the motion to approve minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P:.M. JULY 31, 1987 MEMORANDUM TO: City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Jay Marder, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of August 6, 1987 Item No. 1: Westmever - Request to rezone from SR -1, Single Family Residential to RMOI, Multiple Family, Office, Institutional for property located on the west side of Sanford Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned SR -1, Single Family Residential and includes a single family residence. 2. Site is part of an established single- family resi- dential subdivision that is Zoned SR -1. 3. Question is one of policy regarding. 4. Recommend denial of the request for RMOI Zoning based on the desirability of maintaining and pro - tecting the established single family character for which the site -and surrounding area were intended. Item No. 2: Conway - Marler - Request to rezone from SR -1, Single family Residential to RI -1, Restricted Industrial for property located on east side of Airport Boulevard.- 1. Site is two locations and is composed of lots adja- cent to Airport Boulevard that each appear to con- tain a single family residence. 2. Various single family residences are located adja- cent to site(s) on Airport Boulevard as well as on Jewett Lane in existing SR -1 and R -1 single family zoning districts in the City of Sanford and Seminole County, respectively. 3. Existing industrial activities are located north, and east of site in MI -2 (City), M -lA (County) and M -1 (County) industrial zoning districts. 4. City of Sanford's Future Land Use Plan Map reflects Industrial - Wholesale uses for the immediate area. Subject: Planning Recommendations for Meeting of August 6, 1987 JULY 31, 1987 Page 2 5. Recommend approval of RI -1, Restricted Industrual Zoning based on existing development characteristics and planning policy in the immediate area. Item No. 3: Wilks /Sanford Centre Assoc - Request conditional use approval for sale of alchololic beverages for consumption on premises for property located on east side of French Avenue. 1. No recommendation provided for this type of request. Item No. 4: Sullivan - Request conditional use approval to establish used automobile sales for property located on the east side of Persimmons Avenue. 1. Site is Zoned GL -2, fronts on Persimmon Avenue and contains an existin- nonresidential structure. 2. Area immediately adjacent to site is zoned GC -2 and includes a convenience store with gas pumps and various automobile and truck repair establishments. 3. Recommend approval of request for automobile sales based on automobile and truck - oriented establish- ments already located in the immediate area. Item No. 5: Smith - Request conditional use approval for con- sumption of beer and wine on premises. 1. No recommendation provided for this type of request.