01.19.78MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
Jan. 19, 1978
8:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Bob Karns
Wm. Royster
J. Q. Galloway
C. B. Franklin
Members Absent:
Arthur Harris, Chairman
Jeff Davis
Vic Gischler
Rudy Sloan
Jack Bridges
Others Present:
Al Payne, Zoning Director
Mack LaZenby, City Engineer /Utility Director
The meeting was opened at 8:25 by Bob Karns, Vice- Chairman,
in the absence of Arthur Harris, Chairman.
The first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing to rezone from
RMOI to GC -2, Lots 9 thru 18 + 33, 34 and 35, Graceline Court,
located south of W. First St. and east of Mangoustine Ave.
Mr. Norm Szoboda was present to speak in favor for the owner,
Lyle Burk. There was no one to speak in opposition. After dis-
cussion, Mr. Galloway moved to recommend the rezoning, Mr. Franklin
seconded. Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the Public Hearing tabled from
Jan. 5, 1978 meeting to rezone from MR -2 to GC -2, Lots 1,2,3,6,
7,8,9 & 10 Blk 6, Tr 10, Town of Sanford, located between 4th
& 5th Sts. and between Holly & Maple. Mr. Horton was present to
speak in favor. There was no one to speak in opposition. The
opinion from the City Attorney on spot zoning was discussed.
Mr. Royster moved to deny the request. Mr. Galloway seconded.
Motion carried. Mr. Franklin moved to recommend that Lots 6,7,
8,9 & 10 be rezoned to RC -1. Mr. Royster seconded. Motion car-
ried. (Opinion of City Attorney made ^a part of permanent minutes)
The next item for discussion was the Public Hearing to change the
Zoning Ordinance, Art. V, Sec. 8, RC -1, Restricted Commercial
District, under Paragraph B. Conditional Uses Permitted, to add
Subparagraph(9) to read :(9) Sale of beer and wine for consumption on
the premises in accrodance with Chapter 3 of the City Code, and
after approval by the City Commission. After discussion it was the
general agreement that Mr. George Smith, owner of Guy's Bar- B -Que,
not be denied the opportunity to meet competition in the GC -2
Districts, but were opposed to opening up all RC -1 Districts in the
city by amending the Ordinance. Mr. Royster moved to recommend
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denial of the requested change. Mr. Galloway seconded. Motion
carried over the dissenting vote of C.B. Franklin.
The next item on the agenda was consideration of a site plan for a
2 -unit commercial building, and a conditional use for a ground sign,
Lots 12 & 13, Blk 1, Highland Park, north of Kish Realty, for a lock-
smith shop and one rental unit. Mr. Kevin Spolski was present to
represent the owner, A. J. Green. A revised site plan was presented
for consideration, to comply with requirements of the City Engineer' s
comments. After discussion it was agreed that the ground sign be
requested at a later date. Mr. Franklin moved to approve with the
understanding that the conditional is a for a ground sign not be a
part of the approved site plan, and that landscaping requirements
meet City Engineer's requested plan. Mr. Royster seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item for discussion was a request for a change of use to
a restaurant at 107 N. Oak Ave. in the Welaka Building, represented
by Carl Gutmann and Ingrid Zierhut. After discussion, Mr. Galloway
moved to approve, Mr. Royster seconded. Motion carried.
The next item for discussion was a request for a change of use to
an Auction at 918 W. First St. in the old Kokomo Tool building, for
Marvin Cohen and Bill Bridges. Mr. Galloway moved to approve the
plan with the stipulation that any off - street parking south of the
northern boundary of present parking area be paved. Mr. Royster
seconded. Motion carried.
The next request for consideration was for a home occupation for
a Herbalist at 807 Magnolia Ave., represented by Clarice Delano.
She explained that orders and sales are handled by postal service,
with no business being conducted at the Hum- _)address, and had read
and signed ;the Home Occupation &wm provided. Mr. Royster moved to
approve the request. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
The next request was for a home occupation at 128 Pinecrest Drive,
for janitorial service, telephone only, represented by Joe Falgione.
Mr. Franklin moved to grant the request, as long as his parking does
not become a problem. Mr. Galloway seconded. Motion carried.
The next request for a home occupation at 1509 W. 15th St. for tele-
phone answering service for a taxi, by Mr. & Mrs. Eddie L. Robinson,
Mr. Robinson was present to represent the request. Mr. Royster
moved to grant the request. Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Roy Brantley was present to request permission for the sale of
beer and wine, package only, at 315 Poplar Ave. at his grocery store.
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Mr. Galloway moved to recommend approval to the City Commission.
Mr. Royster seconded. Motion carried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, as mailed. There
being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Arthur Harris, Chairman
Robert E. Karns, Vice- Chairman