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03.21.74Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Arthur Harris, Chairman David Berrien Edward Blacksheare Jefferson Davis Victor Gischler Members Absent: C. B. Franklin Robert Karns Phillip Logan Rudy Sloan Others Present: Bill Braceland, Building Official Al Payne, Building Inspector David Farr, City Planner M. LaZenby, City Engineer W. E. Knowles, City Manager A. A. McClanahan, City Commissioner The meeting was called to order by the Chairman. Before the start of regular business, the Chairman read the following letter: Zoning and Planning Board City of Sanford City Hall Sanford, Florida 32771 Attention: Art Harris Gentlemen: March 13, 1974 I submit herewith my resignation from the Zoning and Planning Board to be effective immediately. As you know I thoroughly enjoyed the Zoning and Planning work and all the members on the Board. My best wishes to the Board in its efforts to make Sanford a more liveable city. Very truly yours, Signed: Phillip H. Logan Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- The first item of business was to hold a public hearing to con- sider a request to rezone from MR -2 Multiple- Family Residential District, to GC -2, General Commercial District, property described as Lot 3, Block 17, Chapman and Tuckers Addition, and generally described as located on East Third Street between Cypress Avenue and Pine Avenue. The Chairman asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, this change in zoning; and no one appeared. After consideration, on the motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Blacksheare and carried, the public hearing was continued until such time that the applicant for rezoning of Lot 3, Block 17, Chap- man and Tuckers Addition could be present. A public hearing was next held to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to reduce density controls pertaining to minimum required living area in multiple - family residential zoned districts. The Chairman asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, changing this regulation; and no one appeared. After consideration of the recommendation from the City Planner, Mr. Berrien made a motion to recommend to the City Commission the reduction of density controls pertaining to minimum required living area in multiple - family residential zoned districts, as follows: The motion was seconded by Mr. Blacksheare and was carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Gischler. Mr. Gischler was opposed on the basis that the minimum required living area, other than for effi- ciencies, in the MR -lL District was too high. A public hearing was next held to consider amending the Zoning MR -1L MR -1 MR -2 RMOI Eff. 450 s.f. 400 s.f. 350 s.f. 350 s.f. 1Br. 800 s.f. 700 s.f. 600 s.f. 600 s.f. 2 Br. 1000 s.f. 800 s.f. 725 s.f. 725 s.f. 3 Br. 1200..s.f. 950 s.f. 900 s.f. 900 s.f. 4 Br.+ 1350 -s.f. 1200 s.f. 1000 s.f. 1000 s.f. The motion was seconded by Mr. Blacksheare and was carried over the dissenting vote of Mr. Gischler. Mr. Gischler was opposed on the basis that the minimum required living area, other than for effi- ciencies, in the MR -lL District was too high. A public hearing was next held to consider amending the Zoning Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 Page 3 Ordinance by adding fences as a conditional use in all commercial and industrial zoned districts, when approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, this change in the ordinance. No one appeared to speak in favor of the change. Mr. A. C. Phelps, owner and operator of Phelps Restaurant said he wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Phelps based his opposition on the existing 10'2" wall and utility pole which extends 18k" out into the right of way on his property line; the wall being exactly as high as the restaurant building. Mr. Phelps cited the dangers his customers faced when attempting to enter or exit using the 13'4" driveway which has been used for almost 20 years. He also said his customers, coming from the north, complained that they would pass the restaurant without seeing it because the wall obstructed their view. The Chairman explained to Mr. Phelps that the Planning and Zoning Commission can no longer do anything about that wall; saying, we made our recommendation to the City Commission and the City Commission overruled our recommendation; the problem is now completly out of our hands. The Chairman went on to explain that the public hearing tonight is being held to consider a change in the zoning ordinance which would require a fence to be a conditional use in those zones; to give a little more control over fences if it is a conditional use, than if it is a permitted use. Mr. Phelps then stated that he did not object to the change in the ordinance. Mr. Lawrence W. Turner asked what protection does a citizen have, that patronizes a public restaurant, of trying to get out of that restaurant without being slammed into by another car going 45 to 50 miles per hour. Mr. Turner was advised to direct his question to the City Commission. After consideration, Mr. Berrien made a motion to recommend to the City Commission that the Zoning Ordinance be amended as follows: Amend Article VII, General Regulation Provisions, Section 7, to read: 7. BUFFER AREAS Whenever a commercial or multiple family use abuts a residentially zoned area, the commercial use or multiple family use shall provide and maintain an appropriate site proof fence for noise, and objectional uses and conditions, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Planning and'.Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 Page 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Amend Article VII, General Regulations Provisions, Section 10, Utility Poles, Fences and Walls used as Fences, by adding paragraph (3) to read: (3) On commercially and industrially zoned property, fences and walls used as fences may be erected or maintained as a conditional use when approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and carried by a unanimous vote. Mr. William Morgan next submitted a site plan for Rails End Apartments at the location of Terwilliger Lane and West First Street. On the recommendation of the City Engineer, review of the site plan was postponed until engineering plans are reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Morgan was advised to obtain a drainage easement; and approval and permits are required from the Department of Pollution Control, and possibly the Board of Trustees, because this project drains directly to Lake Monroe. Mr. Michael O'Neill of Developers Diversified next presented a parking layout for the proposed shopping center at the southeast corner of Airport Boulevard and US 17 -92, showing provision for 908 parking spaces. The City Planner felt that the parking as shown, with employee parking behind the stores, would be generally adequate to serve the retail stores located in the shopping center. Mr. O'Neill told the board that with agreement of the concept of parking, they will proceed with engineering plans for the City Engineer's review, and preparation of a site development plan following the city's guidelines. The site plan for an office building at 214 Oak Avenue, proposed to be used as a Food Stamp office, was next presented by Miss Amy Anderson. After review and discussion, the site plan was not approved on the basis of inadequate off - street parking. Miss Anderson was informed that a minimum of ten off - street parking spaces would be required for this site. Mr. Everett Harper next presented the site plan for Tolbert Lumber Sales at the location east of Airport Boulevard and north of McCrackin Road. Mr. Harper told the board that this would be a wholesale lumber business, selling to contractors; and also that the access drive would be paved. After review, on the motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Berrien and carried, the site plan for the commercial building for Tolbert Lumber Sales was approved with a provision for seven off - street parking spaces. Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 Page 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - -- The site plan for the City of Sanford Fire Station to be located on US 17 -92, north of Lake Mary Boulevard, was next reviewed. On the motion of Mr. Berrien, seconded by Mr. Gischler and carried, the site plan was approved as submitted. Mr. Jesse Graham and Mr. Bill Johnson, representing Hidden Lake Development Corporation, next appeared to request consideration of a change of plan in Hidden Lake Planned Unit Development. It was explained they wish to develop a mobile home subdivision in a section north of Airport Boulevard which is now planned for single - family homes. After discussion and review of the area, the consensus was that the concept was fine; but, a three or four acre-.park should be required as a condition to the change of plan of the PUD. Mr. Graham indicated they would accomodate this. Mr. Gischler made a motion to recommend to the City Commission that the area of Hidden Lake PUD described as approximately 70 acres of single - family section north of Airport Boulevard, be changed to mobile home subdivision, with the developer to provide a three or four acre park as a condition to the change of the plan of the PUD. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and was carried. The Chairman next informed the board members that he had re- ceived several letters from people living across the street from the Jim Lash automobile dealership. These letters are complaints that the Planning and Zoning Commission was wrong in pewmitting Jim Lash to put up a chain link fence instead of a' '.solid wall. The Chairman said that he believed these complaints should be made to the City Commission now. The Chairman next read the following letter: Mr. Arthur H. Harris, Jr. Chairman, City of Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall Sanford, Florida 32771 Dear Art: It is with a great_:deal of regret that I find it necessary to submit this letter. I find that I must, for personal reasons, tender my resignation. I have enjoyed working with you and my fellow commissioners over the past three and one -half years. It is my hope that Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 1974 Page 6 the work we've begun together in rewriting the zoning ordi- nance and redesigning the city's Master Land Use Plan will be continued with the philosophies in mind that were ex- pressed during those revisions. Sincerely, Signed: David N. Berrien The Chairman asked the board members to think about recom- mendations for filling the two vacancies on the board and it would be taken up at the next regular meeting. On the motion of Mr. Blacksheare, seconded by Mr. Davis and carried, the minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1974, were approved. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. / Arthur H. Harris, Chairman