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02-03-2004 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT . MINUTES 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. • CI TY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 3, 2004 Page - 2 - 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. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 3, 2004 Page -3- 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. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 3, 2004 Page - 4- 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. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 3, 2004 Page - 5- 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 an ATTE ~ ~ ~'. • J/~f C. McAllist -Planning Technician II