01-04-2005 Regular Meeting~• `
City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• January 4, 2005
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday,
January 4, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Sy Holzman. Members present
were Carolyn Mathieson, Henry Rhee, Roger Pierce, and David Outlaw. David
Pape and Maggie Miller were absent. Also in attendance were Darren Gray,
Assistant City Manager, Curt Henschel, Planner, Daniel Mantzaris, City Attorney
and Jane McAllister, Planning and Zoning Clerk.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held December 7,
2004 were approved as written.
REPORTS
Assistant City Manger Darren Gray said that appointments and re-appointments
to the Commission would be announced at the January 25th City Council
meeting. He urged those on the Commission whose term is about to expire and
who wish to continue to serve to notify the City Manager.
1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT :Jeff Williams.
OWNER: Kim Patiry.
REQUEST: To allow for a business to occupy over 3,000 square feet in the
Central Business District.
LOCATION: 738 8th Street.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Established Business District -1 (EBD-1).
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Central Business District.
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to operate a game and hobby store out of a 4,300 square foot building in
the Central Business District. Currently the building is vacant. The prior business
formerly known as Antiqua Furniture operated with a Conditional Use Permit as a
furniture store only. Anew Conditional permit is required to allow the operation
of a retail/hobby store over 3,000 square feet. The owners of the building
renovated the interior and exterior of the building about 2 years ago and would
like to keep up the appearance by keeping a business operating out of the
building.
r'
City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• January 4, 2005
Page-2-
The applicant currently operates a business out of the Central Business District
and is finding himself out growing his space requirements. The applicant believes
the building at 738 8th Street will serve his needs and space requirements.
Staff has concerns over parking accommodations with the limited number of on
site parking spaces. Due to the fact that the City of Clermont's public parking is
located near by, and there is on street parking in front of the business, staff
recommends approval of this request.
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if the applicant was present and would like to
speak.
Jeff Williams, 782 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711 is the applicant and
asked the Commission to approve the request stating that the game room will be
for adults as well as for children. He also stated that he is aware there is a
parking issue and hopes that issue can be resolved.
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to
speak about this request.
Robert Porter, 737 8th Street, Clermont, FL stated he is concerned about the
parking issues and said there are not enough parking spaces now and he
expects there will be a severe problem if the request is granted. He asked what
type of events would be held and how many people would be participating. He
also wanted to know the hours of operation.
Jeff Williams answered Mr. Porter by saying it was hard to say how many people
would be attending the events held at the store since the amount of people will
fluctuate according to the event. He stated there could be anywhere from 12 to
80 people, and the hours of operation would also depend on the events taking
place. He did say that they are opened seven days a week now and would
continue to be.
Commission Member Mathieson stated that Mr. Williams has a successful
business and his expansion would contribute to the growth of the downtown
area. She was however concerned with the parking issue.
Jeff Williams said that his clients now use the public parking lot between
Montrose St. and Minneola Ave. along with street parking, and would continue to
do so.
• Commission Member Outlaw asked Curt Henschel for his opinion about the
parking downtown.
2
~'
City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• January 4, 2005
Page-3-
Curt Henschel said that the parking spaces will be full no matter what and that
there is the public parking lot that can be used.
Commission Member Pierce moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Mathieson. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
OWNER /APPLICANT: First United Methodist Church
REQUEST: To allow for the expansion of church facilities in the R-3 zoning
district.
EXISTING ZONING: R-3, Residential/Professional.
SIZE OF PARCEL: +/- '/4 acre.
LOCATION: 949 7th Street (one block north of Highway 50).
• EXISTING LAND USE: Single Family Residence.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District -2 (NED-2)
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential/ Professional Office.
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to expand the First United Methodist Church facility by including a single
family residential structure to the overall site plan/campus. The church recently
acquired the house and property at 949 7th Street, and would like to use this
facility for Sunday School, Bible Study meetings, and general church related
meetings.
Staff recommends approval of the request to allow this expansion of the church.
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if the applicant was present and would like to
address the Commission.
Greg Ratner, 13731 Caledaore Court, Clermont, FL, who is a trustee of the
church asked for the Commissions approval for the expansion of the church.
•
3
~'
City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• January 4, 2005
Page - 4 -
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to
address this matter. There was no one.
Commission Member Mathieson moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Outlaw. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
3. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
OWNER /APPLICANT: Mark Chodos
REQUEST: To amend Resolution No. 992 to include additional office space and
apartments.
LOCATION: 524 West Avenue.
EXISTING ZONING: CBD, Central Business District.
EXISTING LAND USE: Pasta Vino Restaurant.
• SIZE OF PARCEL: 1acre+/-
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Central Business District - (CBD)
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Central Business District - (CBD)
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to amend the existing conditional use permit Resolution No. 992 to
include additional office space and apartments. The existing CUP allows for a
restaurant use on the property, the existing restaurant is operating under the
name of Pasta Vino. The applicant has additional vacant land on the property,
and has developed a plan to construct an apartment/office building on the vacant
portion of the parcel. The development plan would consist of a two story building
on the north portion of the lot which would be used for office and apartment use.
The bottom floor would house two one bedroom apartments with 800 square feet
of office space for each apartment, the upper floor would house one two
bedroom apartment. The applicant is also requesting to utilize an existing 513
square foot building as office space. This building is part of the overall
Conditional Use Permit, but has never been designated for a specific use.
The total office space proposed between the two buildings will be 2113 square
• feet, and the parking requirement would be a total of eight parking spaces.
4
~.,
City of Clermont
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
• January 4, 2005
Page-S-
Staff has concerns over parking accommodations with the limited number of on
site parking spaces. Due to the fact that there is on street parking in front of the
business, and the applicant has the ability to purchase an off site parking space,
staff recommends approval of the request.
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if the applicant was present and would like to
address the Commission.
Mark Chodos, 10411 County Road 474, Clermont, FL asked the Commission to
approve his plan and explained that it came about as an answer to the fact that
there is little or no small office space for rent in the downtown district.
Vice Chairman Holzman asked if there was anyone in the public who wished to
speak about this request. There was no one.
Commission Member Outlaw moved to approve the request• seconded by
Commission Member Pierce. The vote was unanimous for approval
• There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
r ~~ ~ /
Sy J•iolz~Fna~h, ~t"ce,~hairman
~~
AT T: f~' ~~~ ~
e C. McAllist -Planning Technician II
•
5