04.06.78MINUTES
Planning and Zoning Commission
April 6, 1978
8 :00 P.M.
Members Present:
J. Q. Galloway, Chairman
Wm. Royster --
Rudy Sloan
Vic Gischler_
C.B. Franklin—
Jack Bridges
Sheila Roberts -
Gordon Meyer -
Members Absent:
Robert Karns,
Others Present:
W.E. Knowles, City Manager
Mack LaZenby, City Engineer/Utility Director
Al Payne, Zoning Director
The meeting was opened at 8 :00 P.M. by the Chairman, J.Q. Galloway.
The first item for consideration was a Public Hearing to rezone
from RC -1 to GC -2, property located at NW corner of Hardy Ave.
and W. 25th St. Mr. Philip J. Ness, owner, was present to speak in
favor, and said he would reserve the parcel on the NE corner as
RC -1 to serve as a buffer. There was no one to speak in opposition.
After discussion, Mr. Sloan moved to recommend the rezoning, ex-
cluding the 125' x 125' parcel on NE corner, which would remain RC -1.
Mr. Franklin seconded. Motion carried.
The next item was a Public Hearing to rezone from RC -1 to GC -2, Lots
16 thru 19, Blk 1, Highland Park, 2101 French Ave. Mr. George Smith,
owner of Guy's House of Bar -B -Que was present to speak in favor and
explain the reason for the request is to enable him to serve beer at
his business.
Mr. Bill Stemper was present to speak in favor o the rezoning, and
said he did not feel the rezoning would be detrimental to the neigh-
borhood.
Mr. A. A. McClanahan was present to speak in opposition and presented
a petition signed by residents in back of the proposed rezoned property
who are also in opposition.
After discussion, Mr. Meyer moved to recommend denial of the request
because of the strong opposition of the neighbors. Mr. Sloan seconded.
Motion carried over two dissenting votes.
The next item for discussion was the Public Hearing to charg and
amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article V. Use Provisions, 7. RMOI,
Multiple - Family, Residential, Office and Institutional District.
A. Uses Permitted: to change Subparagraph (7) to read: Nursing Home,
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Adult Congregate Living Facilities, and Convalescence Facilities,
in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida.
Mr. Bridges moved to approve. Mr. Royster seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item for discussion was a site plan for a new metal building
at 2711 Orlando Drive, represented by Kondracki & Sons with rep-
resentative Attorney Bill Heffernan. After discussion, Mr. Heffernan
agreed to present written comments to the board at the next meeting
with the following commitments: (1) All cars for sale will be operable.
(2) Relocating of existing sightproof fence and as to sightproofing
fence on south side of property. (3) Landscaping to conform with
City requirements. (4) A redesigned parking area. Mr. Sloan moved
to table the item until the next meeting. Mr. Meyer seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item was a site plan and request for a conditional use in
the GC -2 District at 1407 French Ave. for expansion of a gasoline
service station and truck stop, represented by Mr. Scovell. After
discussion Mr. Meyer moved to approve, Mrs. Roberts seconded. Motion
carried.
The next item was a request for conditional use of a single - family
dwelling in the RC -1 District �Lt 1905 Maple Ave., represented by
Jack Shubert. Mr. Franklin recommended approval, Mr. Royster
seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Bridges abstained.
The next item for discussion was a request for conditional use at
305 S. Park Ave. for the sale of beer and wine for consumption on
premises with meals. Mr. Tom Spear represented the request on be-
half of the owner, Mr. Savoie. After discussion, Mr. Gischler moved
to approve the request, stipulating no sales after 9 :00 P.M.
Mr. Bridges seconded. Motion carried over two dissenting votes.
Mr. Lamar Downer was present to request a home occupation at
2410 Holly Ave. for land - clearing business. After discussion,
Mr. Meyer moved to approve,the request. Mrs. Roberts seconded.
Motion carried.
Request for a change of use in the SC -3 District at 115 N. Laurel
Ave. from a warehouse to an auction tabled because of lack of rep-
resentation.
Mr. Kevin Spolski was present to request conditional use for a ground
sign at 2013 French Ave. Mr. Meyer moved to approve. Mrs. Roberts
seconded. Motion carried.
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The next item for discussion was a request for approval fqr construction
of homes with from 1000 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft. living area in Sec. 1 -C
and 1 - D of Unit I, Hidden Lakes PUD. Mr. A.B. Peterson, Jr. and
Mr. Finestein were present to represent the request, and to dis-
cuss with the board the type of homes planned for the area. No
specific plan was presented or committed. Mr. Knowles addressed
the board and advised further study on the area before making definite
decisions. Mr. Alan Cooper, resident of the area was present to define
the overall building plan of the existing homes and to represent the
residents as in opposition to the square footage living area proposed.
After discussion the board instructed the Staff to check with the
City Attorney to the question of legality of Hidden Lakes being
considered as no longer a PUD, because of the changes in ownership
and method of selling lots. The proponent withdrew the request.
The Staff was instructed to research rezoning of undeveloped areas of
Hidden Lake.
The minutes of previous meeting were corrected as follows:
Mr. Royster moved to recommend to the City Commission to study the
possibility of right -of -way acquisition and widening of Airport Blvd.
Mr. Meyer seconded. Mr. Royster also moved to recommend to the
City Commission tb request a traffic study from DOT concerning
changing SR 600 from rural to urban classification from the intersection
of Orlando Drive & Park Drive, south to Lake Mary Blvd. Minutes
approved as amended. There being no further business, the meeting
was adjourned.
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