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04-04-1972 Reuglar MeetingPLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 4, 1972. The meeting was called to order at 7:3D P.M. by chairman Czech with the following members present. Mrs. Betty Thomas and Messrs. Seaver, Bratton, VanderMeer, Baird, Williams, Oswalt, and Lovelady. City Officials present were Mayor Don E. Smith, Councilwoman Watson, Councilmen Beals and Schroedel. City Manager Hopkins, City Controller Fleming, Director of Community Services Smythe. Others present were: Mesdames Langley, Cunningham, Smoak, and Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Beltone, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. L. Black, Messrs S. Mazotta, L Wolfe, Franks, C. Christiansen, J. Prior, J. Drees, J. R. Jones, R. Harris, C. Smaok, R.Langley, and C. Byrd. The Chairman extended a welcome to all present. The Invocation was given by Mr. VanderMeer. The Minutes of the meeting held on March 7, 1972 were approved as written. A Public Hearing was held to consider the request of Richard H. Langley for the rezoning of City Blocks 19, Lots 3, 4, 5, in City Block 20 and all adjoining land between said lots and Crystal Lake from the present R-1 zoning to an R-3 zone. Mr. Langley explained to the Commission that he requested the rezoning of the above described property in order to construct apartment houses, and that the project will comply to the specifications set forth in the proposed R-3A zoning. He pre- sented the commission with sketches of the proposed apartment complex. Following comments which were considered irrelevant to the purpose of the hearing, motion was made by !+4r. Baird, seconded by. Mrs. Thomas, and carried, that the Commission continue with the business of approval or disapproval of the request for which the hearing was being held. Objections to the rezoning were expressed by Mrs. L. Cunningham, and Messrs. J. Prior, A. Sherman, L. Black, C. Byrd, C. Smoak, R. Harris, and J. Drees. Following a rebuttal by Mr. Langley and further discussion, it was the opinion of Mr. VanderMeer that it would be wise to table this request, and the request for street closing, which Mr. Langley will request, until the next meeting. Motion was made by Mr. VanderMeer, and seconded by nor. Seaver that it be the recommendation of the Commission that the request of Mr. Langley be tabled. The motion and second was subsequently withdrawn. Mr. Langley withdrew his request. A Public Hearing was held to consider a request of Messrs. George Lyon, Orville Kidder, D. Rambo, and S. Hanks for rezoning of Lots 1 through 14 in Block 18 and all of Block 7, City of Clermont from the present C-1 zoning to a C-2 zone. The rezoning was requested so that the area may be used for those business purposes included in a C-2 zone. Mr. Hanks stated that it was his intent to construct a building for an appliance business in Block 18. Mr. Forrest Kimball voiced objection on the grounds that the rezoning would permit business of too varied a nature abutting his property. Motion was made by i4r. VanderMeer, seconded by Mr. Williams that it be recommended to Council that the request for rezoning Lots 1 through 14, Block 18, and Block 7 be granted, with the exception of Lots 1 through 6, which would remain C-1 zoning. The motion carried, with Mrs. Thomas voting naye. A Public Hearing was held on a request of Mr. Lawson Wolfe for the rezoning of lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block A; Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block B, Lakeshore strip west of Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block A from the present R-1 Zoning to an R-3 zone. Mr. Wolfe explained that he requested this property be rezoned as it was his intention to construct apartment buildings on the property. There was no objection from the floor to this request. Motion was made by Mr. 6tiTilliams, seconded by Mr. VanderMeer, and carried that it be recommended to the City Council that the request for rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block A, Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block B, Lakeshore strip west of lot 1, 2, 3 in Lettered Block A from R-1 to R-3 be granted. Mr. Richard Harris commended the Commission members on their efforts and time given to serve the community. At the recommendation of City Attorney Langley, consideration of the closing of Broome and Juniata Streets requested by ~~Ir.F~erman Potash was deleted from the agenda as it was his opinion not enough time had elapsed from the date of advertising for consid- eration of the request. A workshop discussion was held to discuss the proposed zoning boundary changes in keeping with the intent of the change to the zoning ordinance. The Chairman called a Special Meeting for April 18, 1972 for a Public Hearing to consider a change of zoning in a portion of the recently annexed area. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Czech. Henry Czech, Chairman Mildred Dollar, Secretary