05.17.56ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of Regular Meeting, Thursday,
May 17, 1956, City Hall, Sanford, Florida
Members present: Robert S. Brown, Chairman
A. L. Collins
Karlyle Housholder
A. W. Lee, Jr.
Howard Faville
Clifford MaKibbin
Jimmy Wright
Others present: W. E. Knowles, City Manager
John M. Gillon, Bldg. Inspector
Members absent: A. L. Wilson (resignation due to
becoming a new City Commissioner)
Meeting called to order by Chairman Brown.
Reading of previous minutes was dispensed with.
Due to Mr. Wilson's resignation from the board to accept another City
commitment, the position of Secretary to the Zoning and Planning Board
was now vacant.
Mr. McKibbin moved that Al Collins be nominated for secretary.
Motion seconded by Mr. Lee. Mr. Housholder moved that nominations be
closed. Mr. Collins stated that he did not wish to accept the
nomination.
Mr. Wright then moved that Mr. Housholder be nominated for the position.
Mr. Housholder stated that he wished to withdraw from any nominations.
Mr. Housholder then moved that Al Lee be nominated for secretary.
Mr. MoKibbin moved that nominations be closed. Motion seconded by
Mr. Wright. Mr. Lee nominated secretary by unanimous vote.
Mr. Knowles then briefed the board on the happenings at the City Com-
mission Meetings in regards to the Zoning and Planning Board's recom-
mendations submitted to them.
In regards to Mr. Hughest previous requests for the rezoning of the
southwest corner of 25th Street and French Avenue to a commercial zone,
and the fact that he had recently appeared before the City Commission,
it was pointed out that Mr. Hughes had not submitted any request for
a C -T zone before this board.
Mr. MaKibbin recommended that there be representation at the City
Commission Meetings to explain the reasons for a rezoning reoom-
mendation. Mr. Brown appointed Mr. MoKlbbin and Mr. Housholder to
be the representatives.
Mr. McSibbin then recommended that an appropriate letter be drafted
to the City Commission in regards to Mr. Hughes' request. Motion
seconded by Mr. Faville. Motion carried.
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The recommendation to rezone the area at 6th do Mellonville Avenue,
as contained in the letter of May 7, 1956, was confirmed by the
Zoning and Planning Commission after some discussion.
The rezoning request of Mr. Sam Lawson, which was tabled at last
meeting, was again brought to the board's attention. The request
was to rezone from an R1 -X to an R -1 zone the area bounded by
Persimmon /Me West; 3rd Street on the North; Pomegranite on the
East; and the railroad right -of -way on the south, for residential
homes in the $8,500 to $9,500 bracket. This area is contained in
what is platted as "St. John's Villagem.
Mr..Housholder moved that the above request be approved as submitted
and recommendation made accordingly. Motion seconded by Mr. Faville
and carried.
The board then continued the discussion from the previous meeting
of the colored zones on square footage and minimum requirements.
Mr. MoKibbin recommended that a 10 --foot sideyard be maintained on
the side next to other living quarters, and if on a carports,
porch, or utility room side, and being unenclosed, it could then
be reduced to a minimum of 5 feet. No action taken.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.
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