10-03-1978 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
on Tuesday, October 3, 1978. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman
Ray with the following members present: Mrs. L. Cook, and Messrs. Czech, Sul-
livan, Sargent, Jones, Meginley, and Blackburn. City officials present were:
City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, and Planning & Zoning Technician
Caplan. Others present were: Mesdames Brogard, Black, Huff, Forehand, and
Smith; Messrs. Bowen, Wilson, Canada, and Forehand; Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hildreth;
Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Moore.
The invocation was given by Chairwoman Ray.
The Minutes of the meeting held September 5, 1978 were approved as written.
CUP REQUEST - MR. RAZZ BOWEN
City Manager Tiffany advised of a request by Mr. Razz Bowen for a Conditiona:
• Use Permit to utilize an existing building on Lots 18 and 20, City Block 44,
(1155 Fifth Street) for the repair and sale of used cars; That the building
was previously used as a garage/repair shop but due to the extended absence
of the business, had lost its grandfather status; and That he had received
no objections to the request. Mr. Bowen appeared in support of his request
advising he had spoken to several adjacent property owners, none of whom
voiced objections, and advised that repairs would be made only to cars that
are to be sold.
Following a determination that the request was for Lot 20 only, and that
additional information would be necessary in order to reach a sound recom-
mendation for approval/denial of the request, motion was made by Mr. Sargent
seconded by Mrs. Cook and unanimously carried that a site plan be submitted
showing actual dimensions of the property and building, distances between
the building and lot lines and curb line, and that the matter be placed
on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
• CUP REQUEST - FLORIDA G&M GROVES
Inasmuch as a representative of Florida G&M Groves was not present to
advise of their CUP request to utilize an existing building located at
1041 West Highway 50 for the operation of grove management and light
mechanical work, motion was made by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mr. Sullivan,
and carried that the public hearing be tabled until the next regular
meeting.
• CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
Chairwoman Ray advised that inasmuch as the next regular meeting date of
November 7 will conflict with election day, the meeting would be re-
scheduled for Wednesday, November 8.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mr. Sargent advised that the Planning Committee had met several times to
discuss permitted and conditional uses in commercial and industrial
districts; That another meeting has been scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Thursday,
October 5 in the City Manager's office to consider regulations for the
Central Business District; and recommended that a joint meeting of the
PLanning and Zoning Committees be held to begin a review of the zoning map.
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COMMENTS BY MEMBERS
Mr. Czech advised that the proposed Subdivision Ordinance as prepared by
Mr. Blackburn, City Engineer Springstead, and City Manager Tiffany has
been introduced by the City Council and that no changes had been recommended
and That he wished to express his thanks to all these gentlemen for their
time and expertise on preparing this Ordinance.
Mr. Meginely advised that a meeting of the Community Appearance Standards
Committee has been scheduled for 3:00 P.M., Thursday, October 12th in the
City Manager's office to discuss landscape regulations.
There was lengthy discussion regarding public hearings for Conditional Use
Permits inasmuch as application will be made, the public hearing scheduled,
and the applicant or his representative fails to appear before the Com-
mission to advise of his intentions. It was the consensus of the Commission
that an ordinance be considered to require that a site plan be submitted
with each request showing existing and proposed locations/improvements;
That the applicant or his representative be required to attend the public
hearing with failure to attend to cause automatic denial of the request;
and That legal proceedings be instituted, if necessary, to prohibit the
continuation of a non-permitted use until after approval of the CUP. The
matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for their
recommendation at the next regular meeting.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
R H ALICE RAY - Chairman
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JAN SMITH - Secretary
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