03.04.82MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 4, 1982
7:30 P.M.
Members Present:
J. Q. Galloway, Chairman
Jim Barks
Cliff Miller
Sheila Roberts
C. B. Franklin
George Willis
John Morris
Members Absent:
Forrest Foggin
Frank Whigham
Others Present:
Leah Rogers, Zoning Inspector
E. 0. Keith, City Commissioner
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 rezoning from
AD, Agricultural District, to MI -2, Medium Industrial District, the property
generally described as located east of Mellonville Ave. extended; south of
Silver Lake Drive, and north of Pineway. The planned use of the property is for
Industrial Park and represented by the owner, Thomas McDonald. Mr. McDonald
said if the property were annexed into the city today it would come in as MI -2
because it was zoned MI-A in the county. He said the City needs more industrial
property and this would afford more tax dollars and jobs.
Mr. Jack Horner, Greater Chamber of Commerce, was present to speak in favor of
the rezoning and said he is a member of the Industrial Action Committee and they
had met and voted unanimously in favor because of the shortage of property for
industrial use.
Mr. Scott Burns was present to speak in favor of the rezoning and said he has
been a resident of Sanford for 25 years, a member of the Industrial Action Com-
mittee and feels the additional industrial property is important to Sanford.
Those present to speak in opposition were Mr. Richard Fowler, Mrs. Elyse
Cornell, John Tucker, F. Whitner Chase, Jr., Jane Chase, all residents of
Silver Lake area, and Walter Morgan, Oaks Ct. Mr. Morgan owns property in the
Silver Lake area and agreed with the residents of the area they they have in-
dustrial property on two sides now and are in opposition to more industry.
Mr. Galloway had a letter from a resident in the area stating that he does not
object to the rezoning providing the board consider sightproofing developments
that come to the board for approval.
Mrs. Roberts said she made the motion to deny the rezoning of this property in
1979 and she did not know that all the homes represented at the meeting in op-
position are not in the city and therefore, do not pay city taxes. The property
could be paying taxes and she moved to recommend rezoning from AD to MI -2 and to
include buffer provisions in future site plan approval. Mr. Morris seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item for consideration was a Public Hearing of a Conditional Use for
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self- service gasoline pumps at the Lil' Champ Food Store, located at 1920
French Ave. in the RC -1 zoned district, represented by Henry Mast. After
discussion, Mr. Barks moved to approve the conditional use. Mr. Miller
seconded. Motion carried.
Because there was a site plan for the self- service gasoline pumps and a
canopy for the Lil' Champ Food Store, that was the next item for discussion.
There was discussion on the location of the pumps and it was suggested they
be placed in a different location since the proposed location in front of the
store is not desirable because of setbacks and ingress and egress. Mr. Miller
moved to table to the next meeting, March 18th, when a new site plan can be
submitted. Mr. Barks seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a Public Hearing of a Conditional Use for a duplex located
at 2528 Sanford Ave. in the RC -1 zoned district, represented by W.A. Hoffman,
Jr. He said there is an existing curb cut on the north side of the lot line
and sewer and water to the property. After discussion, Mr. Morris moved to
approve. Mr. Miller seconded. Motion carried.
The next item for consideration was a site plan of a 192 -unit apartment complex,
"Seminole Village Apts." located at 300 W. Airport Blvd. in the MR -2 zoned dis-
trict, represented by Tom Briskey. It was noted in the Engineering comments
that the interior utilities would be private and not maintained by the City
and the drainage will not be on private property because Prospect Drive is open.
The facilities must be approved by DER and Seminole County permits will have
to be obtained for all work on Airport Blvd.
Mr. Willis moved to approve the site plan with the stipulation that permits
be obtained from DER and Seminole County before the building permit is issued.
Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a final plat for a group housing project. "The Country Place ",
for twelve (12) single - family dwellings located at 119 Upsala Rd. in the SR -lA
zoned district, represented by Kenneth Steeves for Gallamore Homes.
After discussion Mr. Barks moved to approve the final plat, contingent upon
permits from DER and Seminole County. Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Evans Bacon requested, from the floor, an extension to the conditional use
for a church at 1016 French Ave. for the Maranatha Pentecostal Church. He sub -
mitted proof of ownership of property but had nothing to show progress on the
loan for the new church. He said the Dade Savings & Loan had refused their
request for a 75% loan and it would be impossible for them to raise enough money
to pursue the loan. He said they have an option to buy a building owned by
Jehovah's Witness on 6th St. but had no contract to purchase the property and
have not applied for a loan. Mr. Willis moved to grant a final 60 -day extension
on the conditional use for a church at 1016 French Ave. at the end of which time
the building is to be vacated. Mr. Morris seconded. Motion carried.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as mailed. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned.
J. Q. Galloway, CILrman