01.20.83MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
Jan. 20, 1983
7:30 P.M.
Members Present:
J. Q. Galloway, Chairman
Jim Barks
C. B. Franklin
Harrell Grieme
John Morris
Sheila Roberts
Cliff Miller
Gary L. Davidson
Others Present:
Leah Rogers, Zoning Inspector
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Chairman, J. Q. Galloway.
The first item for consideration was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional
Use of a private Christian School, beginning at the kindergarten level up through
the secondary level, to be located at 801 W. 22nd St. in the SR -1 zoned district,
represented by Rev. William Thompson. Mx. Thompson explained that the classes
will be held in the existing classrooms at Church of God, with about sixty (60)
students, planning to open in the fall of 1983.
Present to speak in opposition: Janet Hardy, 2020 S. Lake Ave.; Mrs. Waddell,
Lake Ave.; Steve Kaufmann, 22nd St.; Howard Brigham, Cedar Ave.; and Larry Blair,
2012 Holly Ave. They were all residents of the area and feel the residential
area is not compatible for a school because of traffic problems, and the pos-
sibility of having to pay for sidewalks in the future.
After discussion, Mr. Willis said that he felt it to be a moot situation, but
would move to approve. Mr. Franklin seconded. There were seven members present,
with three votes in favor and three in opposition to the motion. The Chairman
said he did not feel it to be conducive to a large school, but could find no
problem with kindergarten, first and second grade, and would vote in favor of
the motion. Those voting in opposition: Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Morris and Mr. Davidson.
The next item for discussion was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use
of a self - service gasoline pump to be located at the Lil' Champ Food Store at
2990 S. Sanford Ave. in the RC -1 zoned district, represented by Tom Whigham.
Present to speak in opposition was Mrs. Martin Francioso, owner of Exxon Service
Station next door to 2990 S. Sanford Ave. and she objected to the close proximity
of other gasoline pumps.
After discussion, Mr. Morris moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Grieme
seconded. Motion carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Davidson.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use of a church
annex for the Church of Christ to be located at 116 W. 16th St. in the SR -lA
zoned district, represented by Buddy Gaines. The property is a single - family
residential house to be used by the church for extra meeting space and to be
maintained in the present state with a groundskeeper to maintain the landscaping
and not to be used for services.
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Mr. Gordon Sweeney and Mr. Duke Dodson were present to speak as property owners
in the area and said they would not object to the use as outlined by Mr. Gaines
but would not be in favor of services or small children.
After discussion, Mr. Franklin moved to approve. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item was a Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Use of a church
for Freedom Assembly of God, at 1515 W. 5th St. in the MR -2 zoned district,
represented by Kenneth Fleming. He said the property is 127.5' x 66' and could
seat 100 people. There was a letter to David Bohannon, Pastor, First Assembly
of God, from Earl Gorman, owner of Seminole Gardens Apts. giving permission for
use of the parking lot around the church they propose building.
Rev. Jimmy Johnson was present to express the thanks of himself and the congregation
for the consideration of a much - needed church in the area, and said Mr. Gorman
has adequate property he has offered if needed for expansion.
There was no one to speak in opposition. Mr. Willis moved to approve the con-
ditional use. Mr. Grieme seconded. Motion carried.
The next item for consideration was a request for a Conditional Use of a home
occupation for an Environmental Consultant to be located at 3291 Sanford Ave.
#61 of Sanford Court Apts. in the MR -2 zoned district, represented by Sherry
Williams. She said she subcontracts firms to do environmental studies and
needs to use her address and telephone for contact only. Mr. Morris moved to
approve. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
There was no one present to represent a request for a Conditional Use of a home
occupation for a Pressure Cleaning business at 221 Tuskegee St. and the item
was automatically dismissed.
The next item was to consider a Conditional Use of a home occupation for forestry
servicing, telephone service and mail order, at 1108 S. Myrtle Ave. for Steven
R. Smith, represented by Daniel Cadden. Mr. Morris moved to approve. Mr. Davidson
seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a request for a Conditional Use of a home occupation for a
Class B Air Conditioning Contractor, telephone service only, to be located at
2411 Lake Ave. in the SR -1 zoned district, represented by Kenneth Barnes.
Mr. Barnes said he has one service van and will use removable letters if he
advertises on the van. Mrs. Roberts moved to approve. Mr. Franklin seconded.
Motion carried.
The next item was consideration of a Conditional Use of a home occupation for
a trim carpenter, telephone service only, at Apt. #60, Master's Cove for John
T. Hill, represented by Mr. Hill. Mr. Davidson moved to approve. Mrs. Roberts
seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a request for Conditional Use for a home occupation for a
trim carpenter, telephone service only, at Apt. #68, Master's Cove for Mark
Wzittemore, represented by, Mr. Whittemore. Mr. Davidson moved to approve.
Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried.
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The next item for discussion was a site plan of a church for the Freedom
Assembly of God at 1515 W. 5th St. in the MR -2 zoned district, represented
by Kenneth Fleming. It was determined that all requirements had been complied
with. Mr. Grieme moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Davidson seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item was consideration of a site plan of a building for Pizza Hut, at
3852 Orlando Drive in the GC -2 zoned district, represented by Gary Compton of
Semoran Management Corp. He said they hope to open in the next 30 -45 days.
After discussion, Mr. Willis moved to approve. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion
carried.
The next site plan for consideration was for an addition to the existing
Publisher's Service Bureau to be used as storage, located at 1100 E. 25th St.
in the RMOI zoned district, represented by Darrell Brown. Mr. Morris moved
to approve. Mr. Grieme seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate a
Day Care Center associated with a church as a Conditional Use in zoning
districts where churches are permitted as a Conditional Use, represented by
Walter Gardner for the Maranatha Pentecostal Church. It was discussed and
pointed out to the proponents that any change of this kind would be a city -wide
zoning change and could not be considered.
Mr. Jerry Feinstein requested from the floor, consideration of a change in the
Zoning Ordinance to permit the use of a minimum of three (3) units instead of
the present minimum of four (4) units, to make for better planning in districts
where Townhouse and Cluster homes are allowed. After discussion, the board
expressed agreement with Mr. Feinstein as long as there were no problems as
far as the City Manager, City Engineer,: Building Official and Zoning Inspector
and said they would like to set a Public Hearing at the next meeting.
Mr. Lon Howell requested from the floor, consideration by the board to a possible
rezoning to single - family residential, the area from 3rd to 13th St. and between
French & Sanford Ave. He had photos of the residence he has refurbished from
apartments to single - family and said he had talked to several owners in the area
who had done the same kind of remodeling and they are interested in a possible
rezoning of the area also.
The Chairman told Mr. Howell that a special committee was at present making a
study of the area to determine the feasibility of rezoning to single - family and
he would be contacted to attend the meetings and bring any other interested
citizens to the meeting for discussion and input.
The rough draft for a possible Appeals Procedure for Conditional Use sent to the
City Attorney by the City Manager was given to the members for consideration.
After discussion, Mr. Morris moved to recommend adoption of the Appeals procedure
as presented. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned.
J. Q. Galloway, Chai