04.17.86MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 17, 19B6
7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
John Morris, Chairman
John LeRoy
Dr. Hortense Evans
Eddie Keith
Gary L. Davidson
Jay Malone
Brent Carli
Members Absent:
Darrell Grieme
Sheila Roberts
Others Present:
Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning Inspector
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering & Planning
Jay Marder, City Planner
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 a rezoning
from SR -1 to MR -1 zone, that property located at 1895 W. 18th Street for the purpose
of duplexes, represented by Mae Jackson.
Mrs. Jackson stated that they would start with one duplex at the present and not sure
how many they will build. They live on lot 80 and would put the duplex on lot 79.
The board informed Mrs. Jackson that a conditional use would permit her to build one
duplex.
No one was present to speak in opposition. Mr. Carli moved to deny the request for
discussion. Mr. Malone seconded. Mr. Carli questioned the setbacks for lot 79 for
the duplex. Mrs. Jackson stated that she would like to have it rezoned instead of
a conditional use because she would like to build other duplexes later on. After
discussion, the motion was carried unanimously to deny the rezone request.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning from AD zone to
SR -1 zone, that property located at 1701 Celery Avenue for the purpose of single- family
residences, represented by Russell Siperella.
Mr. Siperella stated that it would be detached single- family residences with 950 to 1200
sq. ft. living area and 7500 sq. ft. lot area. They would possibly be developing 3 to
3� units per gross acre compated to the allowable 5 units per acre. The houses would be
valued around $50,000. There would be about 210 to 245 units. There would be plenty
of culdasac streets in the subdivision. Mr. Carli informed him that he could go to SR-1A
which allows 7500 sq. ft. lot area. The City would be able to handle the water and
sewer capability.
There was no one present to speak in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Keith moved to
approve the rezone. Mr. LeRoy seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning from MR -1 to GC -2
zone, that property located at 120 W. AIrport Blvd. for the purpose of offices and any
commercial use of a retail or service nature, represented by Tommy Jacobs, Pastor of
Pinecrest Baptist Church.
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Mr. Jacobs stated that in order to be able to sell the property, it would need to be
rezoned. There are approximately 1.92 acres with 404 ft. of road frontage on Airport
Blvd., a drainage ditch on the west property line and 1/3 of the property is woods to
the north. The property would not be used against the nature of the church or the
community. Present to speal in favor was Andy Lathan. He works for the corporation
who wants to buy the property for a small single story strip center with offices.
There would be no convenience store and the stores would possibly be like a bookstore,
locksmith, etc.
Present to speak in opposition were: Henry O'Connor, Florence Pendleton and Mrs. Foggs.
Mr. O'Connor presented a petition to the board. He stated that residential abutts the
north area, commercial to the west. With Grace Methodist selling, all of that piece
could possibly go the commercial and would cause a traffic problem. It would cause the
property to devalue and the traffic flow to increase. The possible Airport Blvd. ex-
pansion from 2 to 4 lanes would cause the property to decrease and with Americana Blvd.
going through to Airport Blvd. with single - family residences, it would cause even more
traffic. Mrs. Pendleton stated that the subdivision has been there for 25 to 30 years.
She stated they should go to the west of Gramkow and buy that property since it is
commercial, but they want to buy the residential zoned property because it is cheaper
to buy than commercial zoned property. When property is rezoned and is later sold,
no telling what would go in there. She said it would decrease their property and the
people living there for 30 years should be protected. Mrs. Foggs stated that she did
not want to see it zoned commercial. There were approximately 30 people, by a show of
hands, present in opposition of the rezone. The City Planner stated that it is not
necessarily the best for that area, but might consider rezoning it to RMOI.
After discussion, Mr. Carli moved to deny the rezone request. Mr. Davidson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use in a
MR -1 zone, that property located at 118 W. Airport Blvd. for the purpose of elementary
and middle schools for pre school through 8th grade, represented by Mr. Vaughn, Pres.
of the Page school in California.
Mr. Vaughn stated that there are 5 schools throughout California. The opportunity arose
in Florida. The principle to the kids is to give them a moral and intellectual background.
Reasons why this area was chosen were: 1) bounded by Airport Blvd, Woodland Drive and a
group of trees; 2) over 5 acres of land with ample grounds for a soccer field, swimming
pool and a playground; 3) 1 building has 8 classrooms and the sanctuary can be used as
an assembly hall; 4) would be an easy access for the parents to get to the school. The
children would be from the Central Florida area. There would be no boarding at the school,
hot lunchs would be provided and there would be a limit to the number of students with
approximately 15 to 20 students in a classroom. The school willhave the same placement
scores as the public schools. The school would be open from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. for the
parents who have to go to work early. It would possibly start with Kindergarden through
the 3rd grade or what ever the demand would be. Present to speak in favor of were: Mr.
TOrrin and WIlliam Boyer. They feel it would be a definite plus to the area and would
put � million dollars on the tax roll.
Present to speak in opposition was Robert Ashby. Mr. Ashby feels
traffic situation, that people are presently using Woodland Drive
soccer field and swimming pools could cause noise problems in the
bring in commercial. Mr. Vaughn stated that it is not considered
4 to 5 percent come early and leave late. They will be licensed
requirements will be met.
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After discussion, Mr. Malone moved to approve the conditional use request. Dr. Evans
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use in a GC -2
zone, that property located at 2414 French Avenue for the purpose of a shopping center
represented by Gloria Schneeman.
Mrs. Schneeman stated that the shops would be the standard type stores like beauty shops
and smallneighborhood shops. There are no tenants at the present. There is approximately
19,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.; so there would be 19 to 20 shops with 1,000 sq. ft. per each
unit. The soil test is to be made after conditional use is approved.
There was no one present to speak against the request. Mr. Otto Thomas was present to
speak. He would like to see the drainage problem resolved and would like to see the
water drain away from his property and not on it when the center is built. Mr. Simmons
stated that the City would look at the drainage problem separately and it is a situation
that they are aware of.
After discussion, Dr. Evans moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Carli seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use in a
GC -2 zone, that property located at 3701 CR 427 for the purpose of self - service gasoline
pumps, represented by Jim Edmonds.
Mr. Edmonds stated that the egress and the ingress will be taken care of. There was
no one present to speak in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Malone moved to approve
the conditional use. Mr. Keith seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was to consider the site plan for Orkin Exterminating Co., a pest control
service, located at 123 Commerce Way in a RI -1 zone, represented by Paul Porter.
Mr. Porter stated it would be a 2400 sq. ft. sales and service center, located adjacent
to the retention area for Sanford Commerce Park. Orkin has provided 10 - 10' x 20'
parking spaces for employees outside the fenced area. It was agreed that since the
area was not open to the public and the total sq. footage meets the total sq. footage
minimum requirement, it would be permissable. The total required number of parking
spaces is 32 with 40 provided.
After discussion, Mr. Keith moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Davidson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider a site plan for an addition to an Insurance Office
located at 720 Park Avenue in a SR -1 zone, represented by Vic Richburg.
Mr. Richburg stated that there is existing landscaping on the north line. There will
be additional landscaping in the rear to buffer the parking and a fence would be placed
along alley way. Mr. Simmons stated that there is sufficient screening along the north
side. Mr. Carli questioned how an insurance company could be permitted in an SR -1
zone. The Chairman stated it was grandfathered in and the City Commission approved the
use.
After discussion, Mr. Carli moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Davidson seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item to consider the conceptual site plan for Phase II and Phase III of Northlake
Village and the site plan for Phase II, Northlake Village, located at 500 Lake Minnie
Drive in a MR -1 zone was withdrawn.
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The next item was to consider the site plan for Sanford Center, a shopping center,
located at 1500 French Avenue in a GC -2 zone, represented by Jack Bridges.
Mr. Simmons informed the board that the landscaping plan has not been received. It could
be recommended subject to approval of the plan. All the previous problems have met the
requirements. There is a 6 ft. wall buffering the south side along the school property.
Mr. Carli stated that he would like to see the fire lane striping put out 4 feet around
the parking area. The sign will be located on the north corner. Any questions raised
about car stacking at the proposed bank would be addressed if there were any changes,
by submittal of a new site plan. There will be landscaping in the parking area and
there will be 4 dumpsters on the site.
After discussion, Mr. Keith moved to approve the site plan subject to the landscaping.
Dr. Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Carli stated that it was an
improvement to the area.
The next item to consider the revised site plan for signage at Country Club Square,
Phase II, a shopping center, located at 2439 - 2459 Airport Blvd. in a GC -2 zone was
withdrawn.
From the floor, Brent Adamson requested conceptual site approval in order to get a
building permit. It would be for the Rich Plan, on property that was rezoned by the
City Commission from residential to commercial. Electrical renovations being made,
garage doors removed and replace them with a wall. Needs to get a building permit
to do the renovations. The garage will be used for a print shop. When the official
site plan is approved, the building will be utilized.
After discussion, Dr. Evans moved to conditionally approve the conceptual site plan for
permit purposes with no certificate of occupancy issued until the site plan is approved.
Mr. Keith seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. Malone, Mr. Davidson,
and Mr. LeRoy. Those voting for the motion: Dr. Evans, Mr. Keith, Mr. Carli, Mr. Morris.
Mr. Simmons asked for,clarification on the motion. The Chairman stated that the building
department was caught in "no mans land ", and it would not remove the project from the
procedural mainstream, but give the applicant the ability to proceed with his renovations
until he returned with his final site plan. There is to be no C.O. before submittal of
the final site plan. All such requests are to come before the commission.
Mr. Malone brought up that several meetings ago, there would be clarification on the
parking area and signage for Seminole Centre. Mr. Carli stated that the signs are in
the wrong place and the paint is worn off of the road. Mr. Simmons will write a letter
to Seminole Centre in reference to their statements in regards to what they were planning
to do.
Mr. Carli asked about the sign ordinance in reference to garage sale signs, why can't a
permit be issued with a fee. The Chairman stated that the City Commission is responsible
for it.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
h Morris, Chairman