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10.02.86MINTUES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 2, 1986 7:00 P.M. Members Present: John Morris, Chairman Brent Carli Jay Malone Gary L. Davidson Sheila Roberts Eddie Keith John LeRoy Members Absent: Lon Howell Dr. Hortense Evans 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 -1A to GC -2, that property located east of 17 -92, south of Woodson Avenue, north of Fairmont Drive and west of Cherokee Circle for the purpose of mini- warehouses. Caroline Zull and a representive were present and told the board they would be glad to anwser any questions that were asked. Present to speak in opposition was Mrs. Ray. She was concerned about the devaluation of the residential property. Mr. O'Neill was present, not to speak in opposition, but to ask that certain conditions be place to protect the property, i.e.: a wall to buffer, placement of the lighting to be away from the residential property, prohibition of any on -site burning when clearing, and no outside storage. The Chairman informed Mr. O'Neill these conditions could be placed at the time of site plan approval. Mr. Malone asked the City Planner if the land use would allow mini - warehouses and he said yes it does as a conditional use. Mr. Carli moved to approve the rezone. Mr. Davidson seconded. Mr. Carli asked if the board could take into consideration on how to clear the land, to have no burning on site, the lighting, the sightproofing and the landscaping. The conditions could be placed at the time the conditional use is granted or at site plan approval. Those voting to approve was Mr. Carli, Mr. Davidson and Mr. Morris. The motion was defeated due to Mr. Malone, Mrs. Roberts Mr. Keith and Mr. LeRoy voting against the motion. Mr. Malone moved to deny the rezone request. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion to deny was carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. Carli, Mr. Morris and Mr. Davidson. The next item was a Public Hearing to consider the request for a rezoning form SR -1A and AD to RC -1, that property located north of SR 427 and west of the south entrance to Carriage Cove, for the purpose to provide support services to the adjacent residential units. Mr. Carli moved to table the hearing till the next meeting due to lack of representation. Mr. LeRoy seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - October 2, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next item was to consider the site plan for a 10 unit apartment conversion for New Tribes Mission located at III Lee Avenue in a RMOI zone, represented by Larry Brown and Robert Meisel. The board asked Mr. Brown if the units would be rented out and he said no. They are for the home staff. Mr. Keith asked if the storage shed would be removed. Mr. Brown said no, but the roof will be removed and redone. Mr. Simmons said the block building will be renovated and before a permit is issued, the building will be checked to make sure the block walls are structually sound. Mr. LeRoy asked if the block is not substantial, would they come back if they have to tear it down and he was told yes it would come back for site plan approval. Mr. Carli asked if it would be licensed. Mr. Simmons told him he would be required to get one if it is required. There was quetions about what would happen if the front parcel with the parking area was sold to a separate owner leaving the apartments in non- compliance. Mr. Simmons stated there is need to review the ordinance and change it so a site plan would be required as a condition of change of a license and /or ownership. Mr. Malone stated they are good citizens and moved to approve the site plan. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for an office conversion for Corso Construction Company located at 803 W. 1st Street in a GC -2 zone, represented by Bill Corso. Mr. Malone asked Mr. Corso if he has already started the renovation and if he has gotten a permit. Mr. Corso stated he has started the renovation and a permit was not required since he was not doing anything structually. An electrical permit is required, but he has to wait till site plan approval. He thought it was a permitted use since it is commercial. He is moving his business there. There will be no heavy construction /commercial vehicles parked at the office. There will be a van and pick up truck parked there. There will be one full time employee. He has had his construction business for 4 years. Mr. Morris asked if the alley was adequate for the vehicles. Mr. Simmons said it is okay with the pick up and the van. Mr. Corso had mentioned there might be another tenant in the building also. Mr. Morris asked him what kind of tenant and Mr. Corso said there would be an Accounting Office with 2 personnel. Mr. LeRoy questioned the fire truck access and was informed they would use the hydrant across the street. Mr. Simmons said the alley's are used by the garbage trucks so the fire truck could also, but with the hydrant across the street, they would not have to use the alley. Mr. Malone moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Keith seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for a warehouse building for Vance Taylor, located at 901 E. 25th Street in a RI -1 zone, represented by Vance Taylor. Mr. Malone asked Mr. Taylor what the usage of the building would be. Mr. Taylor said it would be storage of foundation equipment for on -site digging. Mr. Morris asked if there would be an access of Orange Avenue and Mr. Taylor said there would be a driveway on 25th street. Staff recommends approval. There are no comments on thdspecified use. Mr. Carli moved to approve the site plan. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for an office /warehouses for George Kreiger located at 138 Commerce Way in a RI -1 zone, represented by Bob McKee. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - October 2, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. McKee stated it would be an auto business. Mr. Morris asked if there could be a one way sign along the building for the front entrance and exit. Mr. McKee said he had no problem with that. Mr. LeRoy asked what kind of business it would be. Mr. McKee said it would be automotive supplies. Mrs. Roberts moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion carried. The next item was to consider the site plan for an office /warehouse for Bill Gentry, located at 111 Commerce Way in a RI -1 zone, represented by Bob McKee. Mr. McKee informed the board that there is a problem with the number of parking spaces. Mr. Gentry is a manufacturer representative with staff that consists of himself and 3 other people with sales people on the road. It is a large volume business with a small staff. The showroom is for display of products and not a retail sales area. There are no cash transactions, it is done through the dealers. Mr. Carli stated there is nothing wrong with the site plan except the parking. Mr. Gentry is presently renting an office and warehouses in Orlando. Mr. McKee said Mr. Gentry is an owner and not a renter, so he will be here a long time. Mr. Gentry said he would like to have his main office in Sanford and stay for long time. Mr. Simmons stated there were no bases to stand on according to the ordinance on the parking, so it had to be sent to the board short of parking spaces and he had no ob- jections. Mr. Malone asked if the place is all ware houses with 1 office, would the parking be okay then. Mr. Simmons said yes but the board has to waive the parking because staff cannot waive it. Mr. Malone moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Carli seconded. Motion carried. The next item was a addendum for discussion on the use of an auto parts retail store located at 1113 A Sanford Avenue in a GC -2 zone, represented by Sanford Gould. Mr. Gould stated he would like to put an auto parts store there. It would be retail sales only. The board agreed that retail sales is permitted in a GC -2 zoning and submit plans for staff to review. Mrs. Sonnenberg asked the board if a automobile leasing office would require a conditional use in a GC -2 zone. The automobiles will be delivered to the site for pick up and the conditional use only stated sales and service, and leasing is a service. The board un- animously agreed they would perfer a conditional use. Mr. Simmons stated there have been several problems the past months with the developers getting caught between the city and the county in reference to the drainage. He would like to meet with county on their policies and possibly consider adopting an ordinance to match the county's criteria. The county's is more stringent that the city's. There would be a 40 to 50% increase in the retention requirements, reducing the building to lot ratio. He would like to know if the board wants him to pursue. The Chairman is not opposed, but use both depending on the land. Recommend using 25 year storm requirements across the board. Mr. Simmons stated he would proceed. Mr. Carli questioned staff on the landscaping at the Handy Way Store. Mrs. Sonnenberg informed him she was waiting on a legal opinion from the City Attorney. The Chairman asked Mrs. Sonnenberg to send them a letter with a copy of the ordinance. Mr. Carli also asked if anything was found out about Cooks Corner. Mrs. Sonnenberg told him an inspector went by and there was no structual change and it is the same type of business. The board questioned if they could not ask them to do the current requirements such as landscaping. MINUTES - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - October 2, 1986 - 7:00 P.M. Page 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Simmons said the code could be changed so the site would have to be revisited for a new license. At the present, Planning and Zoning can not get them if no site plan is required when change to owners. The City Planner stated if it is permitted in zoning, if does not need to be reviewed by the board. The board would like to have new owners of businesses to come before the board with landscaping, parking, signage, etc. Mr. Simmons informed them they would have to change the ordinance. Mr. Carli moved to recommend to City Commission to change the ordinance for licensing so a new owner of the business has to go through site plan review. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Malone broght to staff's attention there is a large piece of property next to the Luthern Church that Prestige Imports are parking cars on the grass. The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.