09.18.86MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 18, 1986
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jay Malone
Sheila Roberts
Gary L. Davidson
Eddie Keith
Lon Howell
Dr. Hortense Evans
John Morris, Chairman
Brent Carli
John LeRoy
Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning Inspector
Jay Marder, City Planner
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Vice - Chairman, Jay Malone in the
absence of the Chairman.
The first item on the agenda was the continuation of a tabled Public Hearing to consider
the request for a rezoning from MR -2 to MI -2, that property located behind 4th Street
between Persimmon and Pomegranite for the purpose of light industrial, represented by
George Willmer.
Dr. Evans moved to remove the Public Hearing from the table. Mrs. Roberts seconded.
Mr. Willmer stated he stands on his past statement. Mr. Howell questioned if a fence
would be placed behind the homes. Mr. Willmer said he is open for any suggestions and
would do what is necessary. Mrs. Sonnenberg informed the board that a site plan is not
brought before the board at the rezone, only the development is brought before site plan.
A site plan is required at time of development and when submitted would require a buffer
between the residential property.
Present to speak in opposition was Mike Kyle and Ron Goodman. They were concerned that
once it is zoned industrial, anything could be put there. They would like to see it be
restricted industrial. They feel it would be more compatible. The area neighbors were
concerned about 1.) the hours of operation, 2.) lighting, 3.) noise, 4.) traffic, 5.)
drainage, the woods acting as a buffer between the houses and auto train, and 6.) the
possibility of being an eyesore to people coming into the City. Presently it is surrounded
on 3 sides by residential, but if changed, the residences would be surrounded by industrial
on 3 sides. Mr. Howell questioned the buffer along Persimmon. He was told it only had to
be landscaped.
The City Planner's recommendation was to approve RI -1 instead of MI -2 and amend the future
land use map for the northerly lots 25 thru 32. The MI -2 permits heavier industrial, but
RI -1 would allow the warehouses the applicant plans. The board asked Mr. Willmer if he
would be willing to rezone to RI -1 instead of MI -2, and he said he would.
Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the rezone from MR -2 to RI -1. Mr. Howell seconded. Motion
carried. Dr. Evans moved to amend the comprehensive plan land use map. Mr. Davidson
seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was to continue the tabled Public Hearing to consider the request for a
rezoning from SR -1 to GC -2, that property located E. of US Highway 17 -92 and S. of Woodson
Avenue for the purpose of office and retail sales, represented by Edward Dedelow.
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Mr. Keith moved to remove the Public Hearing from the table. Mrs. Roberts seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Dedelow stated the property is located S. of Lake Mary Blvd. and runs along Woodson
Avenue. Mr. Howell asked if Woodson would be paved and was told it would be. At the
previous meeting, a neighbor was concerned about a buffer wall and paving of Woodson Ave.
There would be a wall and the road would be paved.
There was no one present to speak in opposition. Mr. Davidson questioned if it was rezoned
to RMOI, would it be spot zoning? The City Planner does not consider RMOI to be incom-
patible. The commercial zoning would permit retail on the side road and a better land use
would be for offices. Mr. Keith moved to approve the rezone form SR -1 to RMOI. Dr. Evans
seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was to continue the tabled Public Hearing to consider a request for a
conditional use in a SC -3 zone, that property located at 110 S. Palmetto Avenue for the
purpose of sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. represented by,
Gaynelle Headricks.
Mrs. Headricks said that Dr. Barks has given her permission to utilize the vacant lot at
the NW corner of 2nd and Palmetto for her parking. Mrs. Sonnenberg informed the board
that she had spoken with John Morris and he told her Mrs. Headricks needed to provide a
floor plan and provisions for off - street parking. The City Planner said that at the peak
hours, only } spaces are utilized and there would be additional public parking located at
the Chamber of Commerce which is 800 ft. away. Dr. Evans questioned if everything has
been done that was requested. Mrs. Sonnenberg said she could only have beer and wine
because there is not enough seating for alcoholic beverages. Mr. Howell asked Mrs. HendrickE
if she was planning to do anything to the exterior and she said only a new door. She
would be serving breakfast and lunch, 6 days a week.
There was no one present to speak in opposition. Mr. Howell moved to approve the request.
Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Keith.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional use in a MR -1
zone, that property located at 1701 Bell Avenue for the purpose of a church building.
represented by John Hall.
Mr. Hall stated they wanted to build a church. There is a 135.54 ft, on the frontage and
the lot is 264 ft. deep. The new building will hold at least 100 people. The size of the
building will be approximately 60 x 40.
The City Planner's recommendation stated that based on limited size of site and existing
character of area at the present time, he recommended approval with the condition that the
building coverage be limited to 5,000 sq ft. and the building height be limited to 25 ft.
Mr. Howell asked if the ditch running north and south was on the property and Mr. Hall
stated he did not know.
Present to speak in favor was Florida Young. She stated the building would hold 300 people
instead of.100. Mrs. Sonnenberg said there would be a requirement of 75 parking spaces
for 300 seats. There was no one present to speak in opposition.
Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the conditional use with the stipulation the building can
not be larger than 5,000 sq ft. and the structure height is limited to 25 ft. Mr.
Davidson seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was an addendum to reconsider the general layout of the approved plat for
the remaining lots for San Lanta Third Section, located east of Locust Avenue, west of
Mellonville Avenue and north of the abandoned Railroad Tracks in a SR -1 zone, represented
by Bob McKee.
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Mr. Simmons wanted the board to be aware of what was happening since it was an old
subdivision. Mr. McKee stated that a good portion has been built, but there was a
drainage problem so all lots were not developed. There is an abandoned 90 ft. right -of -way
that will be utilized for retention. He will try to produce nice, lower priced houses.
The subdivision has been recorded for 20 or 25 years. The houses will have a minimum of
900 sq ft. living area with some near 1,000 sq ft. and the houses would be in the $50,000
range. The existing houses in the area would resale for $45,000 to $50,000. There are 52
lots with most houses to have 3 bedrooms with air conditioning and heating. The retention
will be on the railroad right -of -way. The drainage is being reviewed by Staff.
The City Planner informed the board that the City is hiring Planning Consultants to help
with the comprehensive plan for $20,000.
Mrs. Sonnenberg read a letter from the City Attorney in reference to "spot zoning ". The
board members requested a copy of the memo.
Mr. Howell asked for information in reference to the downtown rezoned area. Staff told
Mr. Howell he could go to the building department and City Clerk's office to find out
what he needed to know.
Mr. Keith asked Staff to check a junk yard around 6th & Avocado. There are about 100 to
150 junk cars on the premises.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
hnIMorris, Chairman