02.05.70M I N U T E S
February 5, 1970
Zoning and Planning Commission
City of Sanford
City Hall
8:00 PM
Members Present:
Arthur Harris, Chairman
Garnett White
Cal Conklin
James Dycus
Robert Karns
Absent:
Jeff Davis
Edward Blacksheare
Don Bishop, Jr.
Others Present:
Vernon Mize, representating the Standard
Oil Company accompanied by Mr. Puckett and
Mr. Anderson, also representating Eastern Oil Co.
Thomas Freeman, representating the Murphy
Oil Company.
From Eastern Oil Petroleum Mr. Watson and
Mr. Fulkerson.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and reading of
the minutes were waived.
A public hearing was held to consider the rezoning of the
"tank farm" area as advertised in the Sanford Herald
January 26, 1970 from M -1 zone to a C -2 zone.
Mr. Thomas Freeman appeared in behalf of the Murphy Oil
Company to request that the rezoning be denied. He informed
the commission that his client had undertaken expansion of
the facilities so as to offer better service to this area
and had at no time vacated the property. He stated further
that the company intended to use this property as a tank
farm for storage of heating fuel and would be opposed to
the rezoning of the property owned by Murphy Oil Company.
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Mr. Harris informed the audience that should the zoning
be changed, those within the rezoned area could continue
to operate as a non - conforming use indefinitely, provided
they did not vacate the property for a period of six (6)
months or that 50% of the facility was destroyed by fire.
Mr. Vernon Mize, representing the Standard Oil Company
and the Eastern Petroleum Company appeared to voice a
request for denial of the rezoning. He informed the Board
of the future plans of the companies. Standard Oil Co.
has negoitiated with other companies and ha6 been successful
in leasing parts of the existing facility with everything
complete but the actual signing of the leases and the remaining
part of the facility was on a standby basis and at any time
they could resume operations.
Eastern Oil Company has been using their facility and has
at no time shut down their operation. Although there is
no immediate plans for expansion, it is possible if the
population growth continues as expected.
It was noted by the City Manager that the weed growth
was very dense and maintenance of the existing buildings
belonging to Eastern Oil Company had not been taken care
of in some time and the entire area created a fire hazard.
He informed the company of his intent to contact the State
Fire Marshall regarding this hazard. The representatives
informed him that the weeds had just been "mowed and that
plans for demolishing the old metal building were underway.
It was learned by the Board that only three out of the
eight property owners had any protest against the rezoning
of the tank farm area and figures were presented showing
the assessed valuation of the buildings and land in this
area which amounted to $117,200 assessment on the land and
$277,220 on the buildings.
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After a thorough discussion Garnett White moved that a
recommendation be made to the City Commission that the
"tank farm" area - that area encompassed on the East by
Myrtle Ave., on the South by Fulton Ave., on the West
by French Ave., and on the North by Seminole Boulevard
be rezoned from the the present M -1, Light Industrial
District to C -2, General Commercial District. Seconded
by Cal Conklin and carried after a tie vote was broken
by Chairman Harris. *
The Study of the Subdivision Regulations was tailed
until the next meeting to provide study time to enable
the Board to review the proposed changes.
Next, Mr. Risner sited the need for the selection of the
project site area for the Urban Renewal Survey and Planning
Grant. He pointed out that this should be done as soon
as possible so that the application could be completed.
The City Planner pointed out to the Board that the project
site should be reviewdd thoroughly so as to select the area
in greatest demand and where the most credits could be
compiled to make a successful Program. It was decided
more study was needed before the site would be selected.
Mr. Dake also pointed out that a joint meeting involving
Urban Beautification would be held with the Tri- Planning
Council, City Planner, Building Official and the Scenic
Improvement Board and that it would be necessary to await
authority to proceed with the beautification application
from the City Commission.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
* Cal Conklin - aye
Garnett White - aye _7
James Dycus - naye Chairman
Robert Karns -n aye