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MINUTES OF
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION
September 17, 1970
City Commission Room
8 :00 P.M.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Mr. Arthur Harris, Chairman
Mr. Jeff Davis
Mr. James Dycus
Mr. Bob Karns
Mr. Donald Bishop
Mr. Edward Blacksheare
Mr. Cal Conklin
Mr. Bert Hollingsworth
Mr. W. E. Knowles, City Manager
Mr. L. J. Risner, Building Official
Mr. Kermit Wallstedt, Building Inspector
Mr. Martin Gainor, City Planner
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman.
A public hearing was held to consider a request from Mr.
Garfield Walker to rezone from R -2, Multiple Family Dwelling
District to C -1, Neighborhood Commercial that property located
at 110 West 13th Street, Sanford, Florida. Legal description
being the East 52.5 feet of Lot 10, Block 14, Tier 4, E. R.
Traffords Map of Sanford.
Mr. Walker appeared before the Board to request the variance
so that the building could be.used for a small business such
as a one man TV repair shop. He stated that at the present
time he had no specific use in mind, but that he would like
to be able to rent this for commercial purposes.
Chairman Harris asked if anyone would like to speak in
favor of the rezoning and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Marcelle,
1313 Park Ave. stated they would have no objections if the
property were rezoned.
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Mr. J. 0. Crews, 1215 Oak Ave. was not in favor of this
rezoning as his lot was abutting the property under
discussion and he felt this should remain residential.
The City Planner pointed out to the members that there
were many reasons, in his opinion, why this should not
be rezoned but not any why it should be. He cautioned
the members against what perhaps could be interpreted
as spot zoning, by rezoning small parcels of property
in the middle of the block which would defeat the purpose
of the zoning ordinance. He also cautioned them not to
encroach on the residential use of the area.
After considerable discussion regarding traffic hazards,
off-street parking and possible electrical problems
resulting from changing old residences into commercial
establishments the request was denied on motion of Mr.
James Dycus and seconded by Mr. Bishop and carried by
a unanimous vote.
Next to be considered was the Neighborhood Analysis Plan
which had been previously submitted to the Zoning and
Planning Commission for study. It was unanimously decided
that the Neighborhood Analysis Plan be accepted and
recommend to the City Commission that it be used as a
guideline for the long range planning by the City of
Sanford. The following resolution was read in full:
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE
REPORT ENTITLED " SANFORD FLORIDA
NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS" BE ACCEPTED
BY THE CITY OF SANFORD AS A GUIDE
WHEREAS, the Sanford Planning and Zoning Commission
and its Planning Consultants, Gerald Dake Associates, have
divided the Sanford Planning Area into seventeen neighborhoods;
and
WHEREAS, each of the seventeen neighborhoods was
investigated and analyzed to determine the extent, intensity,
and location of blight, the adequacy of community facilities,
and the treatment needed to improve the neighborhoods.; and
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WHEREAS, the results of the analysis were printed
in a report entitled "Sanford Florida Neighborhood Analysis";
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission feels
the report provides valuable information that can be used
in long -range community planning, in planning for community
facilities, in planning for Housing Code enforcement, and
in planning for various types of neighborhood improvement;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission further
feels that the report should be used as a guide in connection
with the aforesaid matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Sanford Planning
and Zoning Commission:
1. That the Planning and Zoning Commission does
hereby recommend to the Sanford City Commission
that the report entitled "Sanford Florida Neighbor-
hood Analysis" be recognized and accepted as a
guide to be used in connection with long -range
community planning, planning for community facilities,
planning for housing code enforcement, and planning
for various types of neighborhood improvement
programs.
2. That this resolution and copies of the subject
report be presented to the City Commission.
3. That this resolution shall become effective upon
its adoption.
_s1 Arthur Harris
Chairman
Adopted September 17, 1970
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A general discussion followed regarding the present street
system within the city limits and the pros and cons of
closing streets, or redesigning them. One way streets
were discussed and it was decided that perhaps in the future
this would be necessary to solve traffic problems. It
was moved by Mr. Dycus that the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission institute a study of the streets that would be
closed or redesigned so as to implement or correct some
of the problems found in the Neighborhood Analysis. Seconded
by Mr. Bishop and carried by a unanimous vote.
It was pointed out by the City Planner and the City Manager
that many things should be considered before a decision
could be reached as to which streets should be closed,
such as utility lines, neighborhood circulations, encroaching
on property owners. It was requested that the City Planner
prepare the needed information so that the study could be
started at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Karns acting as coordinator between the Board of Adjustment
and the Zoning and Planning Commission called attention to
the fact that in the present zoning ordinance the City of
Sanford requires from 50 to 100 percent more off street parking
than the Federal Government states is necessary in housing
for the elderly. It was noted that this should be considered
within the near future.
Mr. Risner informed the Board that the Orange-Seminole-
Osceola Planning Commission would still be active in the
area and we could still call upon them for needed information.
The minutes of the meeting held on September 3, 1970 were
approved as submitted.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Chairman