4535 Comp Plan Amdmt; 2896 Sanford AveOrdinance No. 2020-4535
An Ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida amending
the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan, as previously
amended; providing for amendment of the Future Land
Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of the City of
Sanford Comprehensive Plan relative to certain real
property, approximately 0.69 acre in size (Tax Parcel
Identification Numbers 01-20-30-519-0100-0040, 01-20-
30-519-0100-0050, 01-20-30-519-0100-005A), addressed
as 2896 Sanford Avenue, and described in this
Ordinance from Seminole County COM, Commercial, to
City LDR-SF, Low Density Residential Single Family;
providing for legislative findings and intent; providing
for assignment of the land use designation for the
property; providing for severability; providing for
ratification of prior acts of the City; providing for
conflicts; providing for codification and directions to the
Code codifier and providing for an effective date.
Whereas, the real property which is the subject of this Ordinance is
approximately 0.69 acre in size; and
Whereas, the real property which is the subject of this Ordinance is located
north of East 29th Street between Sanford Avenue and Palmetto Avenue; and
Whereas, the property owner of the property which is the subject of this
Ordinance is Mahmood Shairi; and
Whereas the applicant/representative of the property owner is Scott West of
M.S. West, Inc.; and
Whereas, on October 14, 2019, the City Commission enacted Ordinance
Number 4452 to annex the property into the City Limits of the City; and
Whereas, a Citizen Awareness and Participation Plan (CAPP) meeting
adhering to the requirements of the City has been submitted to the City and that
meeting was held on November 7, 2019; and
Whereas, the real property which is the subject of this Ordinance was
assigned the County's COM, Commercial, land use designation prior to annexation of
the subject real property; and
Whereas, the City of Sanford's Planning and Zoning Commission, as the
City's local planning agency, held a public hearing on December 5, 2019 to consider
amending the Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of the City of
Sanford Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval of the proposed Future Land
Use Map amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the subject property as requested
by the property owner; and
Whereas, Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes, relates to the amendment of
adopted local government comprehensive plans and sets forth certain requirements
relating to small scale amendments and which are related to proposed small scale
development activities and provides, among other things, that such amendments may
be approved without regard to statutory limits on the frequency of consideration of
amendments to the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and
procedures of Florida law in processing this amendment to the City of Sanford
Comprehensive Plan including, but not limited to, Section 163.3187, Florida Statutes.
Now, therefore, be in enacted by the People of the City of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent.
(a). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance.
(b). This Ordinance is internally consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford and the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment does not trigger any urban indicators and adoption of
this amendment will discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl within the City of
Sanford.
(c). The purpose of the action set forth herein is to allow the development of
single family residences. To the north, south, east and west of the subject property
existing single family residential structures have been developed. Properties adjacent to
the subject property to the north and south have been assigned the GC, General
Commercial, and LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family, future land use
designations and properties to the east and west of the subject property have been
assigned the LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family, future land use
designation. Development within LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family,
future land use designation is intended to include existing stable single family areas as
well as those for future low density residential single family with the goal of providing
sufficient land area to meet projected single family housing needs. Rosalind Heights is
a neighborhood developed within the City that features homes that are reasonably
priced and is a well-established community that continues to attract families to the City.
(d). Public services are available to the subject real property which is
addressed in this Ordinance.
(e). The proposed development of the subject real property is affected by the
provisions of the 2015 City of Sanford/Seminole County Joint Planning Agreement
(JPA) and the provisions of the JPA are, accordingly, immaterial to this action.
(f). The exhibits to this Ordinance are incorporated herein as if fully set forth
herein verbatim as are the recitals (whereas clauses) to this Ordinance and the City
staff agenda memorandum relating to this Ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment to Future Land Use Map.
(a). The Future Land Use Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Sanford and the City's Future Land Use Map is hereby amended by changing the
land use designation from Seminole County COM, Commercial, to City LDR-SF, Low
Density Residential Single Family, with regard to the real property which is the subject
of this Ordinance as set forth herein.
(b). The property which is the subject of this Comprehensive Plan amendment
is described in the exhibits hereto and is assigned Tax Parcel Identification Numbers
01-20-30-519-0100-0040, 01-20-30-519-0100-0050, 01-20-30-519-0100-005A by the
Seminole County Property Appraiser and is more specifically described as follows:
The west Y2 of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, ROSALIND
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, as recorded at Plat Book 3, Page 47 of
the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida
Section 3. Implementing Administrative Actions. The City Manager,
or designee, is hereby authorized to implement the provisions of this Ordinance as
deemed appropriate and warranted.
Section 4. Ratification Of Prior Actions. The prior actions of the City
Commission and its agencies in enacting and causing amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford, as well as the implementation thereof, are
hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or
portion of this Ordinance proves to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, it shall not
be held to impair the validity or effect of any other action or part of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Codification/Instructions to Code Codifier. It is the intention of
the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the
provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the codified version of
the City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan and/or the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanford, Florida in terms of amending the Future Land Use Map of the City.
Section 8. Effective Date. The small scale Comprehensive Plan
amendment set forth herein shall not become effective, in accordance with Section
163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes, until 31 days after the enactment of this Ordinance. If
challenged within 30 days after enactment, the small scale amendment set forth in this
Ordinance shall not become effective until the State land planning agency or the
Administration Commission, respectively, issues a final order determining that the
subject small scale amendment is in compliance with controlling State law; provided,
however, that this Ordinance shall not take effect until the annexation ordinance
annexing the property that is the subject of this Ordinance is final.
Passed and adopted this 27th day of January, 2020.
Attest:
Sanford, Florida
Traci Houchin, CIVIC, FCRM
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
:City Attorney
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City Commission
the City of
CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 20.016
JANUARY 27, 2020 AGENDA
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PREPARED BY: Jordan Smith, AICP, PP — Development Servvjces,4zag
SUBMITTED BY: Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr., City Manager
SUBJECT: Future Land Use Amendment request o chz
Avenue from Seminole County unncorp a
SF, Low Density Residential -Single F illy
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
❑ Unify Downtown & the Waterfront
❑ Promote the City's Distinct Culture
❑ Update Regulatory Framework
❑ Redevelop and Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities
SYNOPSIS:
WS RM
Item No. 9,
.69 acres at 2896 Sanford
COM, Commercial to LDR-
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to transfer and amend the Future Land Use map designation for
approximately 0.69 acre at 2896 Sanford Avenue from unincorporated Seminole County COM,
Commercial to LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family has been received.
The property owner is Mahmood Shairi. The representative is Scott West of M.S. West, Inc. who was
also responsible for completing the required CAPP Meeting on November 7, 2019.
FISCALISTAFFING STATEMENT:
The parcels shown on the attached map, owned by Mahmood Shairi include the following
improvements per the Seminole County Property Appraiser:
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(Project Address)
01-20-30-519-0100-005A
The subject property which includes three parcels is vacant. Based on the 2018 tax roll of Seminole
County, the total assessed value for the 0.69 acre is $24,000. The tax bill for the properties in 2018
totaled $339.01. It is the applicant's intent to develop the properties for new residential construction.
Changing the Future Land Use of the properties to Low Density Residential — Single Family will have
an impact on public facilities and services as well as create new tax revenue with the addition of the
property to the tax roll.
No additional staffing is anticipated if the Future Land Use amendment is approved.
BACKGROUND:
The 0.69 acre properties are located north of East 29th Street between Sanford Avenue and Palmetto
Avenue. On October 14, 2019, the City Commission approved Ordinance No. 4452 to annex the
property into the City. The applicant has submitted a request to transfer and amend the Future Land
Use map designation for approximately 0.69 acre at 2896 Sanford Avenue from unincorporated
Seminole County COM, Commercial to LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family. The
properties already have a zoning designation of LDR-SF, Low Density Residential- Single Family and
the proposed comprehensive plan amendment will allow the Future Land Use map to be consistent
with the zoning map.
The purpose of the amendment is to allow the development of single family residences. To the north,
south, east and west of the subject properties are existing single family residential structures. Properties
adjacent to the subject properties to the north and south have existing Future Land Use designations of
GC, General Commercial and LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family, and properties to the
east and west have existing Future Land Use Designations of LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single
Family. Development within LDR-SF, Low Density Residential- Single Family future land use
designation shall include existing stable single family areas as well as those for future low density
residential single family with the goal of providing sufficient land area to meet projected single family
housing needs. Rosalind Heights is a neighborhood in Sanford that features homes that are reasonably
priced. It is a well-established community that continues to attract families.
Per the State's Growth Policy Act (Chapter 163 F.S.), any plan amendment shall discourage the
proliferation of urban sprawl. In order to determine that a plan amendment does not constitute urban
sprawl, the amendment must be analyzed as to whether it incorporates a development pattern or urban
form that achieves four or more of the following eight criteria:
1. Directs growth and development to areas of the community in a manner that does not adversely
impact natural resources;
2. Promotes the efficient and cost effective provision or extension of public infrastructure and
services;
3. Promotes walkable and connected communities and provides for compact development and a
mix of uses at densities and intensities that support a range of housing choices and a multimodal
transportation system;
4. Promotes conservation of water and energy;
5. Preserves agricultural areas and activities;
6. Preserves open space and natural lands and provides for public open space and recreation needs;
7. Creates a balance of land uses based on demands of residential population for the nonresidential
needs of an area; and,
8. Provides uses, densities and intensities of use and urban form that would remediate an existing
or planned sprawl development pattern or provides for an innovative development pattern such
as transit oriented development or new towns.
State Requirements
Florida Statutes Ch. 163, pt. Il: The request is consistent with the provisions of Ch. 163, pt. Il, F.S.
which contain the criteria for required items needed for Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
amendments and sending these to the State and local agencies.
In general terms and as directed by Florida Statutes and rules of the Florida Administrative Code, key
urban sprawl indicators include leapfrog development, premature development, and development that
does not make efficient use of urban services. Local government are responsible for ensuring that their
actions do not further urban sprawl.
This small scale Future Land Use amendment does not represent leapfrog development. It is located in
an area of residential land uses with existing urban services that are suitable for development. This
amendment does not represent premature development. Central water and sewer services have the
capacity to serve the subject property and the property is accessible through the existing road network.
Consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Small scale comprehensive plan amendments must be in compliance with the City's Comprehensive
Plan and State requirements. The consistency review of the request with the Comprehensive Plan
predominantly assesses whether the request is consistent with the intended designation, discourages
urban sprawl, creates neutral or minimal concurrency impacts and has minimal impacts to natural
systems. Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan that are relevant to this application are
listed below:
Policy FLU 1.1.1: Maintain Consistency of Future Land Use Map and Related Policies. The Future
Land Use Map and related policies, definitions of land use designations and qualitative standards shall
be applied in allocating future land uses. All developments are subject to the City's Concurrency
Management System (CMS). In addition to the evaluation criteria, which pertain to capital
improvements, the City shall evaluate amendments to the Future Land Use Map for consistency with
the following criteria:
The amendment shall be consistent with the Growth Policy Act (Chapter 163 F.S.);
Staff Comments: The request is consistent with the provisions of CH. 163 pt. II, F.S. which contain the
criteria for required items needed for comprehensive plan future land use map amendments and sending
to the State and local agencies.
The amendment shall be consistent with all elements of the City Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Comments: The request is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the
Comprehensive and are outlined in the agenda memo.
Public facilities and services shall be available concurrent with development of the site;
Staff Comments: Public facilities and services necessary to support a proposed development are
available or will be made available. An assessment will be made at the development review stage.
There have been changes in population, land use or economic development trends and/or
projections that warrant a change in the future land use designation;
Staff Comments: Per Volume II of the Supporting Data Inventory & Analysis, the City of Sanford is
projected to see a higher rate of population growth through 2035. The City's population in 2035 is
projected to be 78,883, compared to 57,839 in 2019.
There have been sufficient changes in the character of the area or adjacent lands to warrant a
different land use designation;
Staff Comments: The subject property is vacant The surrounding parcels of land adjacent to the subject
parcel are zoned residential and currently contain single family residences.
The proposed future land use designation and its allowable uses are compatible with surrounding land
use designations and with the preferred growth and development pattern of the City as evidenced by
land use policies in the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment will not significantly alter acceptable
existing land use patterns or adversely affect the livability of the area or the health and safety of the
residents;
Staff Comments: The subject property is compatible with surrounding land use designation and with
growth and development pattern of the City. The subject property is located within Rosalind Heights,
a well-established residential neighborhood in Sanford.
The land shall be capable of supporting development allowed under the proposed future land use
designation as evidenced by the presence or absence on the site of soil types suitable for
development, vegetative habitats, wetlands, wetland protection zones or flood -prone areas, well
field protection zones, wildlife habitats, archaeological, historical or cultural resources;
Staff Comments: Pursuant to Objective FLU 2.9: Protect Natural Resources the City shall continue to
protect natural resources by enforcing existing LDRs whichown preservation of wetlands and
management of development to ensure compatibility with soil types impacted by development. In
addition, surface water management criteria within the adopted LDRs shall be enforced to protect water
quality, preserve the physical and biological functions of the floodplain, and abate erosion.
The proposed amendment will create a demonstrated benefit to the City and enhance the character
of the community; and
Staff Comments: The subject property is vacant and located within Rosalind Heights a well established
Sanford community.
If the amendment increases the density or intensity of use, the applicant shall demonstrate that
there is a need for the increase in the near planning future (10 years).
Staff Comments: The City of Sanford is projected to see a higher rate of population growth through
2035. The City's population in 2035 is projected to be 78,883, compared to 57,839 in 2019.
Objective 1.1: Implement the Future land Use Map Series. The maximum density for the LDRSF
future land use is 6 dwelling units per acre.
Land Use Designations
Map SytnboI
Density/Intensity (Max)
Low Density Residential
LDR-SF
6 du/acre
— Single Family
Staff Comments: The density for the proposed development will not exceed 6 dwelling units per acre.
Policy FLU 1.2.2: Designate Low Density Residential — Single Family (LDR-SF) Districts. The
areas delineated for LDR-SF development shall include existing stable single family areas, as well as
those areas identified for future low density residential single family development in order to provide
sufficient land area to meet projected single family housing needs. Areas delineated as LDR-SF shall
allow residential development with a maximum density of up to six dwelling units per acre comprised
of single family detached homes on individual lots. Supportive community facilities and accessory land
uses as defined in the LDRs may be located within areas designated LDR-SF.
Staff Comments — The proposed land use is LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family.
OBJECTIVE 1.1: Promote Affordable Quality Housing and Adequate Sites for Low and Moderate
Income Housing. The City of Sanford shall ensure that sufficient opportunities for affordable housing
are available within the City. Furthermore, the City shall ensure that adequate sites for all housing types
are achieved through the implementation of the following policies.
Policy H 1.1.1: Provide Adequate Opportunities for Housing of Low and Moderate Income
Families. The City's Future Land Use Map and Official Zoning Map shall designate a variety of future
land use classifications, densities, and zoning districts which can be developed with housing types for
all income ranges.
Staff Comments — As the City of Sanford is projected to see a higher rate of population growth through
2035, changing the Future Land Use will provide adequate opportunities for housing of low and
moderate income families.
2015 SEMINOLE COUNTY/CITY OF SANFORD JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT
The property is within Sub Area 7 of the Seminole County/City of Sanford Joint Planning Agreement.
The recommendations for Sub Area 7 is to maintain medium density residential uses and neighborhood
and commercial/office frontage on Sanford Avenue two lots deep on a case-by-case basis and prohibit
commercial development in Woodmere on the east side of Sanford Avenue.
On December 5, 2019, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and found the
small scale amendment from unincorporated Seminole County COM, Commercial to LDR-SF, Low
Density Residential -Single Family to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, does not represent
urban sprawl, and the City has available capacity to serve the increased demand on available water and
sewer.
The City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 4535 on January 13, 2020.
The City Clerk published notice of the Public Hearing in the Sanford Herald on January 15, 2020.
LEGAL, REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed the staff report and has noted the following:
This matter is not a quasi-judicial matter as amendments to local government comprehensive plans are
legislative in nature. That being said, if a proposal to amend the City Comprehensive Plan is to be
recommended for denial, it would be appropriate to state the particular reason for such a
recommendation to be considered by the City Commission - such as the proposal is internally
inconsistent with a goal, objective or policy of the Comprehensive Plan or inconsistent with controlling
State law or the like.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, along with staff, recommend the City Commission adopt
Ordinance No. 4535, the small scale amendment from unincorporated Seminole County COM,
Commercial to LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family as it is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, it does not represent urban sprawl, and the City has available capacity to serve
the increased demand on available water and sewer.
Additional comments or recommendations may be presented by staff at the meeting.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4535 for small scale amendment from unincorporated Seminole
County COM, Commercial to LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family."
Attachments: Project Information Sheet
Future Land Use Amendment Map
Aerial Map
CAPP Summary
Justification Summary
Ordinance No. 4535
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PROJECT INFORMATION — 2896 SANFORD AVENUE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
Requested Action: A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use of a 0.69 acre
parcel at 2896 Sanford Avenue from Seminole County unincorporated, COM,
Commercial to LDRSF, Low Density Residential Single Family
Proposed Use: Single Family Residential
Project Address: 2896 Sanford Avenue
Current Future Land Use: Unincorporated, COM, Commercial
Proposed Future Land Use LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family
Current Zoning: R -IA, Single Family Residential
Proposed Zoning: SR -IA, Single Family Residential
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Legal Description: WEST''/2 OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1, ROSALIND
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, PB 3 PG 47 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Tax Parcel Numbers:
01-20-30-519-0100-0040, 01-20-30-519-0100-0050, 01-20-30-519-0100-005A
Site Area:
0.69 Acre
Property Owners:
Mahmood Shairi.
2428 Princeton Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
Representative:
M.S. West, Inc.
Scott West, President
108 Crystal View East
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: 407.702.4843
Email: msw2729@aol.com
CAPP Meeting:
The applicant held a CAPP meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2019
Commission District: District 3 – Commissioner Patrick Austin
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Planning staff has reviewed the request and has determined the use and proposed improvements to be consistent with
the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Current Future Land Use: Unincorporated; COM, Commercial
Proposed Future Land Use LDR-SF, Low Density Residential -Single Family
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Surrounding Uses and Zoning:
Uses
Single Family Residential
North (City of Sanford) and Single
Family Residential (Seminole
County)
South Single Family Residential
(City of Sanford)
East Single Family Residential
(City of Sanford)
West Single Family Residential
(City of Sanford)
CONCURRENCY
ZoninjZ
SR -IA, Single Family Residential (City of Sanford) and R -IA, Single
Family Residential (Seminole County)
SR -1, Single Family Residential (City of Sanford) and R -IA, Single
Family Residential (Seminole County)
SR -1, Single Family Residential (City of Sanford)
SR -1, Single Family Residential (City of Sanford)
Concurrency is a finding that public facilities and services necessary to support a proposed development are
available, or will be made available, concurrent with the impacts of the development. An assessment will be made
at the development review stage.
LOS Standard
Facility Capacity**
Potable Water: 144 gal/capita/day
9.02 MGD (CUP Capacity)
Sanitary Sewer: 132 gal/capita/day
9.3 MGD
Solid Waste: 2.46 lbs/capita/day
21.5 million tons
The proposed overall demand of the project will be determined at the time of Engineering Plan Review,
The City's Utility Department tracks water and wastewater capacities for all projects once a Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit has been obtained. The available capacity for a proposed project is verified
but will not be reserved until a FDEP permit is obtained. Below is a breakdown provided by the City of Sanford
Utility Department for current usage within the City:
Potable Water** Sanitary Sewer**
Recorded 3 -month Average daily flow: - 6.73 MGD
Recorded 12 -month Average daily flow: 7.504 MGD -
Projects with FDEP permits (not in service): 0.806 MGD 0.624 MGD
** As provided by the City of Sanford's Utility Department. (CUP — Consumptive Use Permit)
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City of Sanford Comprehensive Plan Amendment
November 2019
Site, 2896 Sanford Avenue
Parcel No: 01-20-30.519-0100-0040
01-20-30-519-0100-0050
01-20-30-519-0100-005A
Proposed Future Land Use: GC - General Commercial
0.69 Acres
Legend
Existing Land Use
Mobile Home
Public Use
Vacant
Recreation
Single Family Residential
Multi -Family Residential
Commercial
Future Land Use
WAirport Industry & Commerce
General commercial
Single Fam. Res.
Suburban Estates
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Existing Land Use
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City of Sanford Department of Planning & Development Services, November 2019
Requested Future Land Use
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A S. WEST, Inc. STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
108 Crystal View East Sanford, FL 32773 DESIGN & BUILD
CGC 062010
Citizen Awareness and Participation Meeting Summary
Ref: Proposed Change of Land Use Zoning / New Construction
Parcel ID # 0l -20-30-519-0100-0050
Parcel ID # 01-20-30-519-0100-005A
Parcel ID # 01-20-30-519-0100-0040
Generally addressed as: 2896 Sanford Ave. Sanford, FL 32773
The citizen awareness meeting was held for the above referenced subject at 1500 Park Ave.
Sanford, FL on November 7, 2019 between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 Pm. There were letters mailed
to the property Owners located within 500' of the subject property informing them of the meeting.
Attached to this Summary Report is a sign in log of all attendees.
The general conscience from the attendees were favorable for the change in land use from general
commercial to residential use, however the general conscience was to only have two residential
structures total on the three parcels of land.
The participants addressed several areas of concern:
Peggy Hickey of 2915 S. Palmetto Ave. Sanford questioned the size of houses to be constructed and
the size of lots they were to be constructed on. She stated there was a prior attempt by the previous land
Owner to place high density low income housing on the parcels which she and other neighbors were
against. This prior concept went no further with the land parcels remaining vacant. Peggy asked what was
to be done with the proposed new homes after they finished and she was informed the homes were not going
to be for sale. The Owner was planning on living in one of the houses and his son was planning on living in
one of the other ones. The third house was to become a long term rental. We provided her with the proposed
layout of the lots and house sizes to be placed on said lots.
Edward Rockenstyre of 2881 S. Palmetto Ave. Sanford informed us he did not receive the mailer however
I had spoke with him personally ten days prior to the meeting and he was told the date and time of the
meeting. His residence directly abuts the subject property and he just recently purchased his home. His
concern was also the lot sizes along with the traffic volume specifically on Palmetto Ave. We provided
him with the proposed layout of the lots and house sizes to be placed on said lots. Several days after the
meeting he contacted me and we had a discussion about his chain link fence (that borders his property and
the subject property) and his desire to have the fence changed to a privacy fence. I contacted the Owner of
the subject property and he agreed to place a privacy fence along the property line at no expense to Mr.
Rockenstyre.
James Dykes of 2888 S. Sanford Ave. Sanford was concerned about his fence that encroaches upon the
subject parcel that abuts to his residence. The new land Owner who recently purchased the subject parcels,
Mahmood Shairi, was in attendance and said he would leave the fence as is if needed. James also discussed
the storm water drainage of the his parcel and surrounding parcels and informed us the existing drainage
collectors were more than adequate even during extreme rain fall. He commented the collectors in 29`h street
and Sanford Ave. hardly has any runoff going into them. He stated he has lived at his address for many
decades.
PG 1 of 3
Citizen Awareness Meeting Summary cont.
David Harmy of 2915 S. Palmetto Ave. Sanford was concerned about the size of lots and stated he was
against any construction no matter what the lot sizes were to be. He stated he would like the subject
property to remain vacant.
Mahmood Shairi the land owner of the subject property and current residence of 2428 Princeton Ave.
Sanford addressed the attendees. He informed them of his intentions to live in one of the new homes and
his son and his family to live in another. The third home was to become a long term rental. The attendees
voiced their concern about the rental home and the character of the neighborhood possibly being degraded.
Mr. Shairi informed them he currently owns six houses along Princeton Ave. in Sanford not far from the
subject property of which he resides in one of those homes currently. He invited all of the attendees to come
by and speak with any of his long term tenants and to observe the upgrade that he provided to that block of
Princeton by having seven newer houses constructed in the older neighborhood.
David Willink of 2474 Sanford Ave Sanford contacted me via email and informed me he could not attend
the meeting and had several questions: Is this project sponsored by an investor that has already purchased
the property? Are these homes going on the market as individual single-family homes available to the
public. Is any part of this project sponsored by any branches of government? HUD? What is the sq ft. and
approximate market value of these homes? I responded and answered all his questions but never got a
return response.
This Report prepared by:
Michael Scott West, President
M. S. West, Inc.
State Certified General Contractor
CGC062010
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2896 Sanford Avenue Sanford, FL 32773
SIGN IN LOG
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M. S. WEST, Inc. STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR
108 Crystal View East Sanford, FL 32773 DESIGN & BUILD
CGC 062010
Justification Letter
Ref: Proposed Change of Land Use Zoning / New Construction
Parcel ID # 01-20-30-519-0100-0050
Parcel ID # 01-20-30-519-0100-005A
Parcel ID # 01-20-30-519-0100-0040
Generally addressed as: 2896 Sanford Ave. Sanford, FL 32773
This letter is to present the justification for the requested change of land use for the above stated parcels:
1) The surrounding parcels of land adjacent to the subject parcels are zoned residential and currently
contain single family residences.
2) The current parcels of subject land are zoned general commercial which requires larger land
area than the parcels consist of in order to build or construct upon. Without rezoning the subject
parcels would remain vacant and undeveloped.
3) The current Owner of said parcels wishes to develop the parcels and to conform with the
surrounding properties it is in the best interest of the community to place single family dwellings
on the subject parcels.
This Letter prepared by:
Michael Scott West, President
M. S. West, Inc.
State Certified General Contractor
CGC062010