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01-06-2009 Regular MeetingCity of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 6, 2009 Page 1 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday January 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman David Pape. Other members present were Bernadette Dubuss, Robert Boyatt, Nick Jones, Bill Gray, Judy Proli, and Cuqui Whitehead. Also in attendance were Jim Hitt, Planning Director, Barbara Hollerand, City Planner, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, and Joy Thys, Planning Tech II. MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held December 2, 2008 were approved as written. REPORTS Planning Director Jim Hitt stated that he is tentatively planning workshop at 6:00 pm prior to the February 3`d Planning and Zoning meeting for the Board members to review the Comprehensive Plan changes. He also stated that for the second item on the agenda, Blessed Sacrament Conditional Use Permit, the applicant is asking to table so that they can work with staff with regard to the uses. Commissioner Whitehead moved to table the request for the Conditional Use Permit for Blessed Sacrament until February 3, 2009, seconded by Commissioner Dubuss. The vote was unanimous to table the Blessed Sacrament Conditional Use Permit. 1. REQUEST FOR REZONING Ord. No. 613-M Rezoning OWNER: Roberts Family Trust APPLICANT: Quint Roberts, Roberts Family Trust REQUEST: Rezone 3.24 acres from Urban Estate to C-2 LOCATION: Northwest corner of U.S. 27 and Anderson Hill Road EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Lake County Urban Expansion City planner Barbara Hollerand stated that this rezoning request is being heard in conjunction with an annexation request. Ms. Hollerand stated that the subject property is across from the Wal-Mart shopping center on U.S. 27. She stated that to the north and east of the property are commercial uses; to the south is residential use; and to the west is vacant land with Lake County community facility district zoning. Ms. Hollerand stated that the owner will need to apply for a conditional use permit prior to developing the parcel, which is planned as a 26,810-square-foot shopping center. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 6, 2009 Page 2 Ms. Hollerand stated that the site is well served by the transportation network. She said the property fronts U.S. 27, and Anderson Hill Road runs along its southern boundary. She stated that preliminary site plans show cross access to the driveway of the property to the north, which has an existing curb cut on U.S. 27. She stated that additional access to the site from Anderson Hill Road is show on the preliminary plan. Ms. Hollerand stated that the Lake County future land use of Urban Expansion is sufficient to develop the parcel as a commercial property. She said the owner will be required to apply for a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment to assign a City future land use. Ms. Hollerand stated that this location is appropriate for commercial development and the Lake County future land use of Urban Expansion is sufficient to develop the property as commercial. Ms. Hollerand stated that staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. John Herbert stated that he is the engineer for the project and was present to answer any questions from the Board. Commissioner Dubuss asked if there were any proposed tenants for the shopping center. Mr. Herbert stated that they have no tenants at this time. Commissioner Proli asked if they were looking for restaurant tenants, retail or both. Mr. Herbert stated that they are looking for a mixed use of retail and restaurant. He stated that restaurants will be limited due to the amount of parking required by code. He stated they will have to have a variance if restaurants do come into the project. Commissioner Whitehead stated that Anderson Hill Road goes right into a residential area. She stated there will be traffic issues. She stated that she sees 19 units for this project, and she already sees so many empty stores in that area. Mr. Herbert stated that most tenants will probably use 2 units to occupy their space. He stated that by the time the project is complete, the recession should be improving. Chairman Pape asked if a market study was done or are they prepping the ground so they can sell later. Mr. Herbert stated that the owners have another project in Oviedo which is one or two weeks away from getting a CO. He stated that the property owners do build and own their developments; they do not sell the land at this time. City of Clermont MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 6, 2009 Page 3 Commissioner Whitehead asked what the plans for the topography were for this project. Mr. Herbert stated that the topography is suitable for what they want to do. He stated that there is an incline up from Highway 27, but on top it is flat. Commissioner Jones moved to approve the request for the Rezoning, seconded by Commissioner Boyatt. The vote was S - 2 to recommend for approval to City Council with Chairman Pape and Commissioner Whitehead opposing. 2. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROJECT: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church OWNER: Jesus & Ana Quintana APPLICANT: Thomas G. Wenski, Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando REQUESTED ACTION: Request for an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to add new property and building to the CUP LOCATION: 1170 Desoto St. (property to be added to CUP) - N.E. corner of Desoto St. and Twelfth St. SIZE OF PARCEL: 13.14 acres total (0.54 acres to be added to CUP; Existing: 8.1 ac developable acres, 4.5 acres wetland) EXISTING ZONING: R-3, Residential/Professional District EXISTING LAND USE: Multi-family unit residential building FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: NED-6, Non-established District FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30. - Da ' ai ATTEST: ~~ Rae Chidlow -Administrative Assistant