08.15.85MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
August 15, 1985
7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
John Morris, Chairman
Brent Carli
Jay Malone
Sheila Roberts
Gary L. Davidson
Eddie Keith
Darrell Grieme
Dr. Hortense Evans
John LeRoy
Others Present:
Bettie Sonnenberg, Zoning Inspector
Bill Simmons, Director of Engineering and Planning
Donna Estes, Evening Herald
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by the Chairman, John Morris.
The first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to consider a request for a conditional
use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at 417 W. 12th Street for the purpose of limited
manufacturing, represented by Richard Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson stated that he would be manu-
facturing window and door frames for residential homes. His work hours would probably be
from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., six days a week and the work would be done in an enclosed
area. There was no one present to speak in opposition. After discussion, Mr. Carli moved
to deny the conditional use because of the noise and traffic since it butts up next to
residential homes. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was to consider a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at
2516 and 2520 Oak Avenue for the purpose of two duplexes, represented by Andy Garrison,
for the owner, Dan Fernandez. Mr. Garrison stated that the two duplexes would be compatible
with the existing structures in the area. There would be approximately 756 sq. ft. of
living area per each dwelling unit and the units would be rented out. Present to speak in
favor of the request was the owner, Dan Fernandez. Mr. Fernandez would be the owner and
builder of the two duplexes. There was no one present to speak in opposition. After
discussion, Mr. Keith moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Carli seconded. Motion
carried over the dissenting votes of Mr. Davidson and Mr. Morris.
The next item was to consider a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at
2414 French Avenue for the purpose of a gasoline service station, represented by Jerry
Mills. Mr. Mills stated that this would be a full service auto cleaning, self service
gasoline station. The hours of operation would possibly be from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Present to speak in opposition was Mr. Suttonfield. He stated there were already approx.
8 gas service stations in a � mile radius and that they did not need another one. He was
concerned about the noise. During discussion, Mr. Suttonfield stated he would not be
opposed to the service station if they would palce a noise buffer area on Maple Avenue.
After discussion, Mr. LeRoy moved to approve the conditional use. Mrs. Roberts seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider a conditional use in a GC -2 zone, that property located at
4165 Orlando Drive for the purpose of automotive, new and used, sales, service, body, repair,
and paint shop. The board unanimously agreed to continue the public hearing to the next
meeting due to lack of representation.
The next item was to consider a conditional use in a RC -1 zone, that property located at
2506, 2508, 2510 Princeton Avenue for the purpose of three single - family residences, re-
presented by Dave Stump, for the owner, Herbert Stenstrom. Mr. Stump stated they were
requesting 3 single - family homes because about 18 months ago they had requested to place
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duplexes there, but they were not granted. After discussion, Mr. Davidson moved to approve
the conditional use. Dr. Evans seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was to consider a modified site plan for H & S Sod Company located in a GC -2
zone, that property located at 1901 Country Club Road, represented by Hill Young. Mr.
Young stated that the entrance on Hardy Avenue had been closed to the trucks and would be
utilized only for customer parking. The planter will be moved from Country Club Road to
Hardy Avenue entrance. After discussion, Mr. Carli 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 Merthie's flay Care Center in a
MR -1 zone, that property located at 1611 Persimmon Avenue, represented by the owner, Oscar
Merthie. Mr. Merthie stated that the landscaping and parking would be moved off of the
right -of -way and placed on the site. There would be no trees removed. No additional
parking would be required. After discussion, Mr. Keith moved to approve the site plan.
Mr. Carli seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The next item was discussion on reduction of parking spaces required for two shopping centers
located in GC -2 zone. There was no discussion due to lack of representation.
The next item was discussion on the use of a fast food restaurant in a shopping center
located at the SE corner of W. 25th Street and Mellonville Avenue in a RI -1 zone, represented
by Ron Hensen. There would be no entrance or exit from Mellonville Avenue or W. 25th St.
to the restaurant. The traffic would come from the shopping center. Mr. Carli was concerned
about the congested area due to W. 25th Street going from 4 lanes to 2 lanes at the inter-
section. After discussion, the board felt that this would be addressed at the time of site
plan review. They told him to proceed with the site plan including the fast food restaurant.
Mrs. Sonnenberg reported on the legal opinion given by the City Attorney in regards to
Adult Congregate Living Facilities
restrictive in MR -1 znd MR -2 zones
He said the City is within its rights to be more
than the state statues are.
Mrs. Sonnenberg asked the board about their feelings in reference to utilizing a piece of
property zoned SR -lA for parking that butts against commercial property. The board said
they would not allow it. If it is to be used as commercial purposes, it should be zoned
commercial.
The board asked the staff to forward state and city code authorization for Planning and
Zoning's authority to City Commission.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
F vL/ i
ris, Chairman