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01.02.86MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 1986 7:00 P.M. Members Present: John Morris, Chairman John LeRoy Darrell Grieme Eddie Keith Gary L. Davidson Sheila Roberts Jay Malone Brent Carli Members Absent: Dr. Hortense Evans Others Present: Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning Inspector Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering & Planning The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Chairman, John Morris. The first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning from RC -1 zone to GC -2 zone, that property located at 401 E. 25th Street for the purpose to have marine sales and service, represented by Dorothy Meadors. Mrs. Meadors stated that she is leasing the property from Seminole County and she needed the GC -2 zone to have marine sales. She said that there is approximately 1.6 acres and the correct address should be 501 E. 25th Street. There was no one present to speak in opposition. After discussion, Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the rezone located at 501 E. 25th Street, being described as Lot 30 (less N. 20 ft. for Rd.) and all Lots 31 & 32, Blk 1 and Lot 1 (less N. 20 ft. for Rd.) and all Lots 2 thru 5, Blk 3, Palm Terrace. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was to consider a site plan for Heritage Federal Savings & Loan, a Savings and Loan Banking Facility, located at 3603 Orlando Drive in a GC -2 zone, represented by James Connors. Mr. Connors stated that there will be 3 drive thru lanes and 1 relief lane and it would be a full service bank. The entrance and exit would be through the shopping center entrance. The board was concerned about the signalization. After extensive discussion regarding traffic flow, Mr. Malone moved to decline the current site plan and requested them to bring it back and to request a variance in number of parking spaces available, show clearer traffic flow, line up street and have employee parking in the shopping center parking lot. Mr. Carli seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was to consider a site plan for a workshop, located at 2816 Sanford Avenue in a GC -2 zone, represented by Adnrew Kutz. Mr. Kutz stated that the owner, Mr. McCauley, will be repairing boat motors. The original driveway will be closed and landscaped. Mr. Kutz asked the board to allow Mr. McCauley to wait a period of time before having to pave the parking in the rear and just let be mulched for now. The board stated they had no problem with that. The board was concerned about bringjing the boats in without having a proper turning radius and the storage of boats and motor storage facility. Mr. McCauley stated that there would be outboard motor repairs and he schedules appointments for.the repairs. Mr. Kutz stated that Mr. McCauley would like to have the workhop at his residence so he could do some repairs there at night instead of going back to his business. The building is 600 sq. ft. MINUTES - PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - January 2, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- After extensive discussion regarding proper turning radius and boat storage, Mr. Keith moved to approve the site plan with the stipulation of changing the rear paved parking to allow it to be mulched for 6 months and have it paved after that period of time and have concrete under the dumpster. Mr. Grieme seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. Carli and Mrs. Roberts. The next item was to consider a site plan for a neighborhood lawn mower repair shop, located at 305 Palmetto Avenue in a SC -3 zone, represented by Al Seymore, the owner. Mr. Seymore stated that his hours of operation would possibly be 8 to 5 on weekdays and 9 to 12 on Saturdays. The structure would be cement block with wood frame, which is compatible to that area. He stated that all repairs would be done inside the building and he would keep it a nice clean area. Mr. Cameron was present to speak in reference to the site plan. He asked the board to look at the area and give the site plan some consideration. He stated that S. of 4th Street is presently zoned residential and N. of 3rd Street is the historical district. Mr. Cameron feels it would turn into a junkyard. He was also questioning the parking. Mrs. Sonnenberg stated that the parking requirement was based on the number of employees and not on the square footage of the building because it is not retail sales. After discussion, Mr. Davidson moved to approve the site plan. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Carli. The next item was to consider a site plan for Polar Cup, a frozen lemonade drink shop, located at 2521 French Avenue in a GC -2 zone, represented by Ryan Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs stated that there will be sale of frozen lemonade only. There will be no inside seating, only drive thru and walk up service. The hours of operation would possibly be 9 to 9 during the summer and 9 to 7 during the winter, 7 days a week. There will be approximately 4 to 6 employees in the winter and 10 to 12 in the summer. They are looking for an opening date of April 15, 1986. After discussion, Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the site plan subject to the permit for drainage from Seminole County. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. The next item was an addendum on the discussion on the maintenance of the overall density of MR -1 on Phase 1, 2 and 3, Northlake Village for U.S. Homes, represented by John SIpes. Mr. Sipes stated that Northlake Village went for lesser density in phases 1 & 2 and would like to have the additional density from phases 1 & 2 given to phase 3. After discussion, the board agreed not to allow it. They want to keep it 15 units per acre as initially done. Mr. Simmons informed the board that the new City Planner will be starting January 13th. Mr. Carli stated that someone mentioned to him that Lake Monro Inn would like to annex into the City. The board unanimously agreed tohave the site plan for Seminole Centre brought back for review since the drainage and parking is not done according to the site plan. Mr. Simmons said he would consult with the City Attorney to see how we can require a resubmittal. Mr. Grieme brought to the staff's attention that Sanford Paint and Body Shop on Country Club Road is using the right -of -way as a parking area for cars to sell them. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - January 2, 1986 - 7:OOP.M. Page 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- Mr. Morris told the board members that in the workshop meetings they will be reviewing the Zoning Ordinance so he would like them to look over the ordinance before the first meeting. Mrs. Sonnenberg asked the board about the tour of Cardinal's models at Sanford Court Apts. if they would be willing to go through them on January 16th? The board told her that they would like to wait until a further date. The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.