07-13-1977 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COP1MISSION
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the
Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 13, 1977. The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairwoman Ray with the following
members present: Mrs. Laura Cook, and Messrs. Sargent, Jones, Czech,
Sullivan, Meginley, and Odgen. City officials present were City
Manager Tiffany, Building Official Nagel, and City Engineer John
Springstead. Others present were: Mesdames Cherie Blanchard, Ruth
Ann Stearns, and Messrs. Searles, Cook, and P1atthews. Alan Keene,
and P~lessrs. Hugh Harting and Bill Fagan of Post, Buckley, Schuh and
Jernigan, Inc. represented the subdividers.
The Invocation was given by Chairwoman Ray.
The Minutes of the June 7, 1977 meeting were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING - LAKEVIEW HILLS SUBDIVISION PRELIf~IINARY PLAT
Mr. Alan Keene, one of the owners of the proposed Lakeview Hills
Subdivision, presented a Preliminary Plat of that subdivision for
the Commission's consideration. There was considerable discussion
and questions by Commissioners concerning the plat.
Mr. Keene advised that several changes had been made in the
original Plat submitted to the City in June with regards lots,
lot sizes, zoning, location of roads, etc. City Engineer Jor~n
Springstead stated that most of the general requirements have
been met for this phase of approval by the P & Z Commission.
After considerable discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Cook,
seconded by P1r. Czech, and unanimously carried that the Pre-
liminary Plat of Lakeview Hills be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. That a summary list be submitted containing
the total acres, number of lots, square feet
per lot, lineal feet in streets, and lot
dimensions;
2. That a plan for the planting and saving of
trees be submitted as part of the "Improvement
Plan";
3. That adequate utility easements on lot lines
be provided;
4. That street names be confirmed with the "911"
Program;
5. That legal description of drainage easement on
the "pop-off" Swale from proposed drainage
retention pond to US 27 be submitted;
6. That a bond acceptable to the City be posted
to construct cut-de-sacs on dead-end streets
if the development on adjacent property does
not take place as planned;
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7. That ownership of parcels on west side of
Lake Shore Drive be clarified.
The Commission unanimously approved a variance to the requirement
that contour intervals of 1 foot be shown and accepted those
intervals of 5 feet.
CONDITIONAL USE PERh1IT - BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
Mr. Nick Jones appeared before the Commission in support of the
request of Blessed Sacrament Church for a Conditional Use Permit
to construct a Rectory and additional facilities at 720 12th
Street. City P~1anager Tiffany reported that no objections had
been Beard from abutting property owners.
Following discussion regarding safety factors of the parking
area since the proposed construction will sit on the curb, motion
was made by P1r. Sargent, seconded by Mr. Sullivan that the
Commission recommend to the City Council that a Conditional Use
Permit for the construction of a rectory and additional facilities
be granted with the conditions that (1) special attention be
• given to the safety factors at the rear of the building with
regards the parking area and driveway of the proposed structure,
that (2) the use not be expanded except with a consitional use
permit, and that (3) all applicable regulations and ordinances be
met. The motion unanimously carried.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Sargent reported that his committee is continuing its study
of permitted and conditional uses and that more meetings will be
required.
SUBDIVISION COMf~1ITTEE
P1r. Czech reported that the Subdivision Committee is continuing
its review of our subdivision ordinance. Their next meeting will
be ~-pith City Engineer Spr~ngstead to reviecv design standards
and public improvements provisions at an undetermined time.
RIPARIAN STRUCTURES
City Manager Tiffany presented a draft of proposed standards for
Riparian Structures for Commission consideration.
Following discussion regarding length, width, and elevation,
City Manager Tiffany was requested to review the proposed
standards with the Department of Environmental Regulation and
other concerned agencies.
SIGN ORDINANCE REVIEW
The City Manager reported that the City Council has requested that
the Planning and Zoning Commission review our Sign regulations.
Chairwoman Ray requested that the Sign Committee review the Sign
Ordinance and submit it's findings at the September meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
City h1anager Tiffany invited Commission members and their spouses
to be the City's guests at the Lake County League of Cities
meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 1977 at 7:00 P.P~1. at the Groveland
Community Building, and asked that the members call City Hall
to confirm their attendance.
Due to the extended absence from the City Commission member Kenneth
Norquist, the City Council has declared that his seat on the
Planning and Zoning Commission is now vacant, and has requested
that nominations be made to fill this vacancy.
It was moved that the Commission send a letter of appreciation to
Mrs. Plildred Dollar upon her retirement on July 29, for the
Commission's sincere thanks for her many years as Secretary to
the Commission. Motion was made by Mr. Czech, seconded by Mr.
Sargent, and unanimously carried that Chairwoman Ray prepare this
letter.
Ths meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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Rut Alice Ray, Chairwoman
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Jan Smith, Secretary