02-03-2004 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
February 3, 2004
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday,
February 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. by Acting Chairman David Pape. Members
present were Maggie Miller, David Lange, David Outlaw, Roger Pierce, Henry
Rhee and Carolyn Mathieson. Richard Tegen and Sy Holzman were absent.
Also in attendance were Barry Brown, Director of Planning, Robert Guthrie, City
Attorney and Jane McAllister, Planning Technician II.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held January 6, 2004
were approved as written.
REPORTS
Planning Director Barry Brown announced that there were four new
Commissioners, Carolyn Mathieson, David Outlaw, Roger Pierce, and Henry
Rhee. Each new Commissioner was introduced individually and told those
present a little about themselves.
The next item on the agenda was the election of officers for 2004.
David Pape was unanimously elected Chairman and Sy Holzman was
unanimously elected Vice Chairman for the one year term.
1. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Kids R Kids
OWNER: Bart Sutherin
REQUEST: To amend the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
expansion of a daycare facility by constructing an additional 4,800 sf building.
LOCATION: Lots 6 & 7 of the Clermont Commons Business Park.
EXISTING LAND USE: Daycare facility. Properties to the north and east are
residential, to the south are professional office and church uses and to the west
is light industrial.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Undeveloped District -5 (UD-5)
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Industrial.
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ZONING: M-1 Industrial. Daycare facilities are a conditional use in all zoning
districts.
Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that this CUP
was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council, but
was being heard again because the applicant failed to return the signed
document within the specified time allowed.
There have been no changes and the proposed use meets the criteria of the land
use designations and zoning district. The use is appropriately located near
residential subdivisions. A Montessori school and church with daycare facility
currently operate within the business park and they have proven to be compatible
with other uses in the park. Staff recommends approval.
David Pape asked if the applicant was present.
Bart Sutherin, 17119 Magnolia Island Blvd., Clermont, FL 34711 was sworn in
• and told the Commission he wants the additional room to accommodate school
age children in a separate building. The building would also have a stage and
computer room.
Roger Pierce asked if the new addition would be architecturally the same as the
original building.
Mr. Sutherin stated that it would.
Commission member Pierce moved for approval of the request; seconded by
Commission member Miller. The mofion passed with all members voting "aye"
2. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT AND OWNER: Aftab Qadir
REQUEST: For a Conditional Use Permit to allow a professional office in the R-
3-A zoning district.
LOCATION: 154 Highland Avenue. North of SR 50 and east of East Ave. and
east of the law offices of Bogin, Munns and Munns.
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EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant residence.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Established Residential District -8 (ERD-8); the
requested use is an allowable use in ERD-8.
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential/Professional. The
requested use is allowed in the Residential/ Professional land use classification.
EXISTING ZONING: R-3-A, Residential/Professional District. A professional
office is a conditional use in the R-3 zoning district.
Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that this CUP
was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council, but
was being heard again because the applicant failed to return the signed
document within the specified time allowed.
Mr. Brown went on to say that the applicant is proposing to convert a property
• that was formerly used as a residence into the offices for Tri-County Psychiatric
Associates, P.A. This property is the last of several residential properties along
this stretch of Highland Ave. to be converted from residential to office use.
The property has the proper land use and zoning designations. The proposed
use is appropriate at this location and staff recommends approval.
Mr. Joshi, a representative from Metro Architecture and Planning, Inc., 5401 S.
Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32819 was sworn in and told the Commission that
the original paperwork was lost in the mail and that was why it had not been
returned in a timely manner.
Commission member Pierce asked if the water retention shown on the site plan
was on a downgrade from the rear parking lot.
Barry Brown said that it was, and that it would be underground water retention.
Commission Member Pierce expressed concern, stating he does not believe that
the storm water can be channeled to a small retention pond at the front of the
property. He believes the vault is not large enough to accommodate the water
that will come from the parking lot and that it will run off into the street.
Commission Member Pierce suggested that the retention pond be relocated to
• the rear of the property.
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City Attorney Bob Guthrie stated that the matter will be discussed at the site plan
review where the City Engineer will be present.
Commission Member Miller moved for approval of the request; seconded by
David Lange. The motion passed 6-7 with Commission Member Pierce opposed.
3. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Family Christian Center, E.W. Griffith.
OWNER: Family Christian Center of Clermont, Inc.
REQUEST: To amend the existing Conditional Use Permit for the addition of two
modular buildings.
EXISTING ZONING: R-1-A, Single Family Low Density/Residential.
• SIZE OF PARCEL: 36+/- acres
LOCATION: 2500 S. Highway 27
EXISTING LAND USE: Church
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Undeveloped District -8 (UD-8)
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential
Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the
applicant requests an amendment to the existing church CUP for the addition of
two modular buildings. The church has been experiencing rapid growth ever
since the opening of the new building in September 2002. With the church
congregation exceeding the limits of the original sanctuary, the church is
planning an expansion.
The expansion will include two modular buildings, one having a total square
footage of 3,808 square feet, and the second having 4,896 square feet. These
units will have an architectural design matching the existing building.
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One building will serve as a second sanctuary receiving live simulcast video of
the service in the main sanctuary. The second building will serve as a children's
church, offices, and bathroom facility.
Staff recommends approval of the request.
Edward William (Bill) Griffith, 15009 Green Valley Blvd, Clermont, FL was sworn
in as said the church has outgrown its present space and the modular buildings
will be faster and less expensive to use that erecting additional buildings at this
time would be.
Rick VanWagner, pastor of the church, 15731 Greater Trails, Clermont, FL was
sworn in and offered to answer any questions the Commission might have.
Maggie Miller stated that she would prefer not to have modular buildings but
understands the church's reason for wanting to use them. Commission Member
Miller asked how much property the church owns and what the long term plans
• for the property are.
Bill Griffith said the church has thirty-four (34) acres at this site and plans to add
a much larger permanent sanctuary that will seat approximately 3,000
parishioners. He stated further that there are plans for an assisted living facility, a
school, and ball fields.
Pastor VanWagner interjected that the modules will eventually be moved to
another property to start another church in the future.
Commission Member Rhee moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Lange. The motion passed with all members present voting
"aye„
There being no further business the meeting was
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