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05-04-1976 Regular Meeting (10)PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 4, 1976. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Ray at 7:30 P. M. with the following members present: Messrs. Sargent, Jones, Cunningham, Czech, Knowles and Sullivan. City officials present were City Manager Tiffany, Councilman Beals and Director of Community Services Smythe. The Invocation was given by Chairwoman Ray. Chairwoman Ray extended a welcome to City Manager Tiffany. She also welcomed Messrs. Knowles and Sullivan, newly appointed members to the commission, and expressed appreciation to them for their willingness to serve. The Planning Committee and Zoning Committee reported on their Central Business District recommendations. Members of these committees met in the City Manager's office on Wednesday, April 28 to further study zoning for the Central Business District. The committees submitted a proposal (attached) recommending that a new zoning district be established for the CBD to provide for residential and commercial uses in an innovative and complementary manner and to encourage development which will make efficient use of the land in a multi-use, functional and unique setting. After some discussion, motion was made by Mr. Sargent, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously carried that the P & Z Commission recommend to City Council that the proposal as submitted by the Planning and Zoning Committees be adopted. The following reasons were given for this proposal: 1. To clarify the boundary of the central business district and to put all lots in this area into a common zoning classification; 2. To encourage innovative, efficient development downtown in a multi-use setting; 3. To prohibit light industrial (M-1) uses; and 4. To provide a buffer between 100% lot coverage area (allowed in the central business district) and abutting residential zones. Mr. Sargent stated he wished it to be a matter of record that he questioned the propriety of his making the foregoing motion that could be a conflict of interest. Mr. Nick Jones submitted for Commission consideration a sketch of a proposed new City Hall sign which he thought would be in keeping with the architectural design of the City Hall building. Following discussion, motion was made by Mr. Sargent, seconded by Mr. Knowles and unanimously carried that recommenda- tion be made to City Council that the sign design as presented by Mr. Jones, which is in keeping with the spirit of what the City is trying to accomplish with regards to signs, be accepted. Mr. Jones offered his services to the City free of charge for design and engineering of the sign.. Priorities in the expenditure of City funds were discussed, and it was consensus of commission members that the expansion of the Police Department offices is a high priority. Inquiry was made as to the status of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation that the Board of Adjustment should consist of five members who are not currently appointed or elected members of any City body. City Manager Tiffany was requested to bring this inquiry before the City Council. Chairwoman Ray made the following committee appointments: Joseph Knowles to the Planning Committee and Subdivision Committee Chairwoman Ray reported that as Clermont's representative she attended the hearing before the County Commissioners on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for Lake County. She encouraged all members to become interested in this complex Plan which will affect Clermont and to make every effort to attend the next meeting. City Manager Tiffany stated that he had also attended this meeting and that he has information on the proposed Plan in his office for those interested. The meerting was adjourned at 8:45 P. M. Ruth Alice Ray, Chairwoman M. Dollar Secretary