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11.19.87M I N U T E S Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of November 19, 1987 7:00 P.M. Members Present: John Morris Eddie Keith Tommy Speer Jay Malone John LeRoy Sheila Roberts Members Absent: Gary Davidson Joe Dennison Brent Carli 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 by the Chairman at 7:00 P.M. The first item for consideration was the Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to provide the Residential Care Facilities, may be utilized as permitted uses or conditional uses within certain residential, commercial, and agricultural zoned areas of the City. Vila Durley, 2402 Key Avenue, spoke in favor of the amendment. She has four people, 3 ladies and her mother -in -law, living in her home and has full time help that canes in every day. Mr. Malone asked Ms. Durley if she was licensed by the State of Florida. Ms. Durley answered "no ", and that she has applied for a State license. All she lacks is City zoning. Ms. Durley stated that she is within the State guidelines and within the City guidelines. Mr. Harry Ellis of 618 Park Avenue spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning amend- ment. He was a member of the Advisory Committee and wanted to bring some items from the Ordinance to the Board's attention. Mr. Ellis' brought attention to the inspections by the Fire Marshall. His concern on hoW`7 the City is going to make sure the people are getting proper care, proper nourishment and not be victimized by these people that are opening these facilities. He directed attention to Page 2,a. (1), Page 3, C (3), (4), (5), (7), and (8), Page 2, #2, and Page 5, b.E, stating he also felt more specifications should be added into the Ordinance. Mr. Glen Dcmen, 600 Oak Avenue, spoke in opposition of the amendment, and has many reservations with the Ordinance as it is. He brought to the Board's attention, Page 2 (a) (1), Page 3, C (3), (4), (5) (7), and (8), Page 2, #2, and Page 5, b.E, stating he also felt more specifications should be added into the Ordinance. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 7;00 P.M. - November 19, 1987 Mr. Ross Robert, 609 Magnolia Avenue, spoke about the amendment. He was concerned with allowing a business in residential areas. Mr. Art Harris, 1108 Grove Manor Drive, CHairmman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, spoke in favor of the amendment and rerommiended the Board pass the Ordinance. Ms. Myra Freeman, 605 Palmetto Avenue, spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning amendment. Ms. Freeman expressed concern over additional cost of emergency services that could be gathered. Ms. Joyce Malone, 603 S. Myrtle Avenue, spoke in opposition regarding potential dumping of mental patients and code violations. Mr. Ed Yancey, 2100 Cordova Avenue, asked the Board to consider very carefully what they were doing. There were 18 people in attendance who were in opposition and 2 in favor. After considerable discussion, the Commission tabled the action on the Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance providing Residential Care Facili- ties being utilized as permitted or conditional uses within certain residential, commercial and agricultural zones until a workshop could be held with the City Attorney and representatives from the Group HOmes Advisory Group. The suggested workshop date was January 14, 1988. Mr. Malone motioned for this to be tabled, until the workshop has been held. Mr. Keith seconded. All in favor. Next item on the Agenda was to consider the conditional use request for a two family dwelling for property located at 904 Pine Avenue in a SR -1 zone. The owner of the property is Mr. W. Alloway, with Mr. Herbert Cherry representing. Mr. Cherry state that his client was a native son who desired to put something back into the community and that he intended to live on one side of the unit and rent the other. Mr. Malone motioned to deny the conditional use, based on changing the single family character of the neighborhood. Mr. Keith seconded. After discussion, the motion was defeated one to five. Mr. LeRoy motioned to deny the conditional use. Mr. Malone seconded. Mr. Cherry then spoke on the character of Mr. Alloway and how he planned to live in one unit. Mr. Malone and Mr. LeRoy withdrew their second and motion. Mr. Malone then moved to approve the conditional use. Mrs. Roberts seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda was to consider the conditional use of new and used auto sales for PH &P /Avis Leasing, property located at 4165 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone. The owners are Hassen and Farideh Mokhberi, with Mr. Bo Morris representing. The proponents wish to utilize all of the property for ales. Mr. Malone motioned to approve. Mrs. Roberts seconded. All in favor. The next item on the agenda was to consider the site plan for PH 1 and PH 2 for Avis Leasing, a car sales lot located at 4165 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone. The Owner is Hassen and Farideh Mokhberi, with Mr. Bo Morris representing. A motion was moved to remove the site plan from the table and seconded. Mr. Malone motioned for approval. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. The next item on the agenda was to consider the site plan for an addition to Quick Stop Center, a convenience store located at 801 Celery Avenue in a RC -1 zone. The MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 7:00 P.M. - November 19, 1987 The owner is Alex Broumand, wiht Mr. Harshaw representing. This was tabled on 11/5/87 for lack of representation. Mr. Malone motioned for approval. Mr. LeRoy seconded. All in favor. The next iem on the agenda was to consider a change of use and site plan for Rainbow Futures, a mixed use (Thright Store, Afterschool Activity Center and Handicap Training Center) located at 2895 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone. The owner is Spaceport, Inc., with Gary Wiley, President, Rainbow Futures, Inc., representing. Mr. Wiley explained that either Rainbow Futures or ABC Liquors, the immediate neighbor to the west, would fence the property between the two, and the additional lighting was being installed at the site, the Board was concerned that: (a) The organization would be unable to patrol members from congregating the ABC Lounge Parking Lot. (b) The Chief of Police was opposed to the location and did not foresee that there would be enough off -duty police to supervise the area. (c) The parents, principals and teachers were in opposition to the location. (d) The location was not a sound environment. This item was denied by a tie vote. The next item on the agenda was to consider the site plan for Seminole Commerce Park, Inc., a 20,000 sq. ft. industrial building located at 501 Persimmon Avenue in a RI- 1 zone. The owner is Geo. E. Wilmer, with Harry Reynolds, Engineering Design, Inc. representing. Mr. Malone motioned for approval. Mr. Speer seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.