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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; Ii 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. -~ .- ~ ~ ~ :: ~' - ~, , ~~~~_ Rut Alice Ray, Chairwoman Y..~C~n`~ '~~~Y~1.t.~~~, Jan Smith, Secretary