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05-07-2002 Regular Meeting• • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at 7 p.m. by Chairman Richard Tegen. Members present were John Atwater, Gene Crossley, David Pape, John Carlson, Dave Lange, Sy Holzman, Maggie Miller and Ronaldo Camargo. 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 April 2, 2002 were approved as written. 1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Fuzzi Inc., dba Cozy Cat Cafe; Dorothy Anglin, President OWNER: Jeff Biddle REQUEST: To allow for the operation of a cafe/deli/bakery in the Central Business District. LOCATION: The Mulberry Out at the northwest corner of West Ave. and Montrose St. EXISTING LAND USE: Retail structure that last housed the Virtuous Woman. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Established Business District -1 (EBD-1). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Central Business District. EXISTING ZONING: CBD, Central Business District. A restaurant is a conditional use in the CBD zoning district. Planning Director, Barry Brown, introduced this request by saying that the applicant is proposing to operate acafe/deli/bakery to be know as the Cozy Cat Cafe. The cafe and deli will primarily be take-out oriented. The Cozy Cat Cafe will specialize in baked goods. Richard Tegen asked the owner to be sworn. Jeff Biddle, 1611 Third Street, Clermont, FL was sworn in and stated that Clermont needs a bakery and that there would be no variances necessary at this location. Richard Tegen asked if there was sufficient parking for the proposed use. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 2 - Barry Brown said the site had been grand-fathered in with 6 parking spaces but this use actually requires only 5 spaces. David Pape made a motion to approve the request. Sy Holzman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Utilities, Inc. of Florida OWNER: Lennar Development REQUEST: To amend the conditional use permit that established the Legends PUD to allow for the construction of a potable water well on a 40' x 40' parcel within the golf course area. LOCATION: Legends golf course community. EXISTING LAND USE: Golf course. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Undeveloped District-7 (UD-7). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Mixed-Use Classification I. ZONING: PUD Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by stating that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the existing conditional use permit for the construction of a potable water well. The well will be owned and operated by Utilities, Inc. of Florida. Staff supports the amendment to the CUP with the addition of the following: condition #6 to Section F - Utilities: A maximum 8 inch potable well to produce a maximum flow of 500 gpm may be constructed. Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. Duane Booth, of Farner Barley & Associates, 350 N. Sinclair Ave. Tavares, FL and Martin Freedman, 2548 Learstone Pines Dr, Tallahassee, FL. were sworn in. Duane Booth said that they were requesting a well that would supply water to a water CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 3 - plant already in position due south of the well site. He said the site which is over 400 feet from any residence, and is 40 feet by 40 feet in area and will be transferred by Lennar to Utilities Inc. Mr. Freedman added that there will be a berm on the fairway that will shield the well site from homeowners view. Richard Tegen asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to address this request. There was no one. Richard Tegen asked why the well was needed and where the water was going. Duane Booth said that the existing water plant that serves the Legends and other projects needs the additional water. He also requested the addition of the phrase "plus or minus 10%" to the gpm. Ronaldo Camargo asked what water was being used now to serve the Legends community. Duane Booth explained that the potable water comes from the existing water plant that will receive the water from this proposed well and that they needed the additional water to supply the growth in the area. Donald Rasmussen, Utilities, Inc. of Florida, 1410 North Levitt Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 was sworn in and explained that this will be their only well site within the City Limits. Mr. Camargo asked if this well in the city limits was going to be used to supply subdivisions outside the City. Mr. Rasmussen said that it was going to be used to supply the Legends as well as subdivisions outside the City Limits. Richard Tegen asked if Utilities Inc. has received all the required permits from the St. Johns Water Management. Mr. Rasmussen replied that they did have the required permits. David Lange questioned the litigation the City has been in with Utilities Inc. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page-4- City Attorney Robert Guthrie explained that the current court ruling is that the Legends is in the Utilities Inc. service area, regardless of the fact that it is in the City limits of Clermont. John Carlson asked why there can't be a cap of 500 gallons without the additional 10% or why it couldn't be 450 gpm plus or minus 10%. Duane Booth said that they requested 500 gpm and that is what they require. The plus or minus 10% is built in because the pump cannot be controlled to the exact gpm. Sv Holzman made a motion to approve the request with the addition of #6 to Section F as follows: A maximum 8 inch potable well to produce a maximum flow of 500 Apm plus or minus 10%"maybe constructed. David Pape seconded the motion. The vote was 6- 3for approval with Ronaldo Camargo Gene Crossley and John Atwater voting nay. 3. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT AND OWNER: First Baptist Church of Clermont, Inc. REQUEST: For a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new church campus. GENERAL LOCATION: Southwest corner of the intersection of Hartwood Marsh Rd. and Hancock Road. SIZE OF PARCEL: +/- 40 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: Undeveloped. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Undeveloped District -7 (UD-7); the requested use is an allowable use in UD-7. FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential. The requested use is allowed in the Residential land use classification. EXISTING ZONING: R-1, Residential. A church is a conditional use in any zoning district. Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this by saying that the applicant is proposing to construct a new church campus that will consist of an 1,800 seat worship center, chapel, associated class rooms, and athletic fields and facilities. The campus may, in the future, include a Pre K through 5th grade school. The church is appropriately located • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 5 - at the intersection of two collector roads and it is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project meets the criteria of the land use designations and zoning district. Barry Brown went on to point out Section 4 numbers 3, 4, and 6, which indicate that the Church is providing right of way for area roadways. Chairman, Richard Tegen announced that because several applicants have multiple requests, the Commission would hear and discuss all the requests for each individual applicant at one time and then vote on the requests separately. Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. Danny Davis, 11609 Grand Bay Blvd, Clermont, FL., Jim West 810 Forest Wood Dr. Clermont, FL., and Jay Hood of Glatting Jackson, 11646 Graceland ,Clermont, FL were sworn in. Jay Hood said that the Church would be a good addition to the City and pointed out that they plan to exceed landscape buffers required by code in order to have an aesthetically pleasing project. Richard Tegen asked if anyone in the audience had any comments about this project. Attorney Jerry Turner, 4322 Hammersmith Dr, Clermont, FL. said he liked the project but wanted to know when Hartwood Marsh Road was going to be widened to facilitate the additional traffic the church will bring to the area. Richard Tegen commented that Hartwood Marsh Road would likely not be widened for four or more years. Barry Brown said that Hancock Road South would not be constructed for quite a while since all the necessary right-of-way has not yet been dedicated. Pastor Davis said it would probably be two years before construction begins on the multi-purpose building and that others would come after that. Richard Tegen mentioned that the Church was going to give 60 feet of right-of-way to widen Hartwood Marsh Road and he asked if there was any issue in getting the other 60 feet necessary. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 6 - Barry Brown stated that Dale Ladd who is developing Hartwood Pines across the street from the Church would be dedicating the other 60 feet of right-of-way. Gene Crossley asked what the water usage is projected to be for the completed project. Barry Brown said that he did not have that information, but would have it by the time this request goes before the City Council. Gene Crossley asked what the total building squire footage will be. Jay Hood said it was 113,000 square feet not including the chapel, which is an additional 32,000 square feet. John Atwater made a motion to approve the request. David Pape seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 4. SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICANT AND OWNER: CEMEX, Inc. REQUEST: For a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use Classification of the subject property from Commercial to Industrial. The subject property is Lots 13, 14, and 15 of Block 119 and Lots 14, 15, and 16 of Block 120 of the Johnson Replat. GENERAL LOCATION: The property is on the east side of 12th Street, north of Minneola Ave. and south of Carroll St. It is across 12th Street from the City public works complex. SIZE OF PARCEL: Approximately 1 acre. EXISTING LAND USE: The northern portion is vacant and is used as a parking lot; the southern portion is part of the concrete plant. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-6 (NED-6) land use district. FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Commercial EXISTING ZONING: C-1, Light Commercial. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 7 - Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the applicant, CEMEX, Inc. operates the concrete plant formerly known as SMI. In order to meet State of Florida requirements for the treatment of discharges from concrete batch plants, the applicant is proposing to add property to the existing concrete plant. The additional property will be used for the construction of a stormwater retention pond, allow for improvements to the materials management system, and provide for landscape buffers. In order to add the additional property to the existing CUP, the land use classification must be changed from Commercial to Industrial; the zoning must be changed from C- 1, Commercial to M-1, Industrial: and the existing CUP must be amended. The subject property is in the NED-6 land use district, which states "industry expansion will not be encouraged." While this will increase the size of the concrete plant property, it will not increase the production capacity of the plant. Barry Brown told the Commission that Staff has been unable to locate the original Conditional Use Permit for this property as yet, but will proceed with efforts to find it or if necessary will create a new Conditional Use Permit. Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. Bob Canfora, Engineer, Tampa, Florida was sworn in and said that the property is adjacent to the plant and is vacant. It is a low spot that collects water and will help the plant meet the requirements of the State, and the County. It will assist with materials management by allowing an increase in the size of the storage bin for raw materials. There will be no changes in production the only increase will be in area and that will accommodate better treatment of the water used in production. Richard Tegen asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak about this request. Phil Edgington, 11038 Crescent Bay Blvd. Clermont, was sworn in and stated that he built an office building near the plant and said the plant causes a severe dust and air pollution problem. He does not want to see any expansion of the plant. John Atwater asked if a barrier or wall would help alleviate the dust problem. Mr. Edgington replied that it would probably help if there was also an irrigation system used to hold the dust down. Scott Cavin, 11234 Windsong Court, Clermont, FL. was sworn in and said he has a business to the south of the plant and also complained about the dust and air pollution caused by the plant. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 8 - Bill Banzhaf, 931 W. Montrose St, Clermont, FL was sworn in and said he does not want to see any expansion of the plant. Mr. Canfora reiterated that there would be no expansion of the plant as far as production is concerned. The only expansion would be in area, and that would be used for additional storage and water treatment. Mr. Canfora said that air pollution is not his forte and those with concerns in that area should contact Cemex. He suggested that Cemex would likely cooperate with them to solve any air pollution problems caused by the plant. Gene Crossley asked if the surrounding property values would change as a result of the rezoning. Barry Brown said that he couldn't answer that, but identified new construction and redevelopment in the area. David Pape made a motion to approve the request for Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Gene Crossley seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 5. REQUST FOR REZONING APPLICANT AND OWNER: CEMEX, Inc. REQUEST: To rezone the property from C-1, Light Commercial to M-1, Industrial. GENERAL LOCATION: On the east side of 12th St. adjacent to the existing concrete plant and across the road from the City Public Works Complex. SIZE OF PARCEL: 1 +/- acres. EXISTING LAND USE: The north portion is vacant and used as a parking lot and the southern portion is part of the concrete plant. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-6 (NED-6). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Commercial EXISTING ZONING: C-1, Light Commercial. • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page - 9 - Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the applicant operates the concrete plant formerly owned by SMI. In order to meet State of Florida requirements for the treatment of discharges from concrete batch plants, the applicant is proposing to add property to the existing concrete plant. The additional property will be used to construct a stormwater retention pond, allow for improvements to the materials management system, and provide for landscape buffers. In order to add the additional property to the existing CUP, the land use classification must be changed from Commercial to Industrial; zoning must be changed from C-1, Commercial to M-1, Industrial; and the existing CUP must be amended. The proposed rezoning is compatible with surrounding uses and zoning. The rezoning will enable Cemex to make improvements to the property that will provide for greater environmental protection. Sv Holzman made a motion to approve the request for a rezoning. David Pape seconded the motion. The vote was 8-1 forapproval with Ronaldo Camar o voting nab 6. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT AND OWNER: CEMEX, Inc. REQUEST: To amend an existing conditional use permit to increase the size of the property covered by the CUP so that the plant can meet State of Florida requirements for the treatment of discharges from concrete batch plants. GENERAL LOCATION: The property is on the east side of 12t" St., north of Minneola Ave. and south of Carroll St. It is across 12~' St. from the City public works complex. EXISTING LAND USE: Concrete plant. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District -6 (NED=6); the requested use is an allowable use in NED-6. FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Industrial. The requested use is allowed in the Industrial land use classification. EXISTING ZONING: M-1, Industrial District. Barry Brown, Director of Planning, introduced this request by saying that in order to add the additional property to the existing CUP, the land use classification must be changed • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -10 - from Commercial to Industrial; the zoning must be changed from C-1, Commercial M1, Industrial; and the existing CUP must be amended. The proposed uses are compatible with surrounding uses and zoning. The amendment to the CUP will enable CEMEX to make improvements to the property that will provide for greater environmental protection. Sv Holzman made a motion to table this item unfit the June 4.2002 meeting to allow for time to locate the original CUP. John Atwater seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of fabling to June 4.2002. 7. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT AND OWNER: Center Lake Partnership REQUEST: For a Conditional Use Permit to create a Planned Unit Development to allow for the construction of a mixed-use development that will consist of residential, retail, office, personal service, and restaurant uses. LOCATION: The old hospital complex on Eighth St, EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant hospital complex. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Established Business District -1 (EBD-1 ). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Central Business District. EXISTING ZONING: CBD, Central Business District. Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by stating that the applicant is proposing todevelop amixed-use project that will consist of residential, retail, professional office, personal service, and restaurant uses. The project will be designed as a traditional downtown development so that it will integrate with the established theme of the historic downtown area. The project meets the criteria of the land use designations and zoning district. Mr. Brown brought the Commissions attention to Section 6, Architectural Design Standards, which states "Architectural design shall be similar to and contain the major design elements as depicted on the conceptual architecture plans as prepared by The Evans Group and dated February 25, 2002. Architectural plans for all buildings must be submitted to and approved by the Site Review Committee prior to construction plan approval. " Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -11 - Dale Ladd, 1135 East Avenue, Clermont, FL. was sworn in and proceeded to explain that the project would add to the downtown Central Business District as well as address some parking needs of the First Methodist Church, which is the project's neighbor to the south. Mr. Ladd said this project would aid in making downtown Clermont a destination, much like Mount Dora is a destination. The pavers being used in the downtown area will extend into the project, and the project is designed to preserve the historic downtown look. Richard Tegen asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to address this project. Susan Wood, 607 W. Desoto Street, Clermont, FL. was sworn in and said that she thinks the project is a good idea and that it will be good addition to downtown Clermont. Richard Tegen asked if there was anyone else who wanted to speak. There was not. Maggie Miller said it looks like a beautiful project, but asked if there were 242 parking spaces required why it appears that only 152 are being provided. Dale Ladd replied that parking would be shared with the Methodist Church and that the parking requirements will not overlap. The city is also going to be providing additional street parking. Richard Tegen asked if there was going to be a formal agreement with the Church regarding parking. Dale Ladd said that there would be formal agreements. He said the project would have the parking necessary although it will not all be on site. Richard Tegen asked if there would be much signage. Dale Ladd said besides the individual store signs there might only be one sign with the projects name on it, but that was far in the future. John Carlson pointed out that none of the properties appear to have a back door. He expressed concern that trash for one business might be placed in front of another business because there is no other place to put it. Dale Ladd said that the trash problem and delivery problems could be overcome further into the planning stages. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -12 - Maggie Miller mentioned that there are 3 restaurants in the conceptual plan and asked what the solution could be for that much trash. Dale Ladd reminded the Commission that this was a conceptual plan and that changes will have to be made to address various concerns. He assured the Commission that it would be possible to overcome these problems. Dave Lange made a motion to approve the request. John Carlson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 8. REQUEST FOR A SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICANT AND OWNER: Jean Tirri REQUEST: For a small scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the Future Land Use Classification of the subject property from Institutional to Commercial. LOCATION: 151 W. Highway 50. This property is the former Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. EXISTING LAND USE: Church. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-3 (NED-3). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Institutional EXISTING ZONING: C-1, Light Commercial and R-3-A, Residential/Professional. Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by stating that the applicant is proposing to convert the Church sanctuary into a food market and deli to be named Salvatore's Market and Cafe. In order to do this, the land use classification must be changed from Institution to Commercial; a portion of the property needs to rezoned from R- 3-A to C-1; and a conditional use permit must be approved to address the restaurant use. The proposed use is appropriate for the area. Properties to the north and east have commercial land use designations and zoning. The property across SR 50 to the north has personal service, retail and restaurant uses. The property to the east is vacant. To the west is Dr. Gonzalez's new medical office building. And to the south is the South Lake Presbyterian Church. LJ CI TY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -13 - Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. Fred Lynn, 2555 Temple Trail, Winter Park, FL. and Jean Tirri, 8022 Lake Nellie Road, Clermont, FL were sworn in. Fred Lynn made a presentation including conceptual drawings. He said there would be gourmet food, coffee, and wine sections as well as a lounge area and some outside dining. He said there would be skylights and windows added to brighten up the building. Richard Tegen asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in regard to this request. There was no one. Mr. Tegen asked what the applicant would request for signage. Fred Lynn replied that they planned to renovate the sign that was there now and may want to ad a directional sign in the future. Ronaldo Camargo asked how may employees there would be. Fred Lynn said there would be eight full time employees and two part-time employees. David Pape made a motion to approve the request as presented. Sv Holzman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 9. REQUEST FOR REZONING APPLICANT AND OWNER: Jean Tirri REQUEST: To rezone Lot #8 and the north 50 ft. of Lot #11, Block 8 of the property from R-3-A Residential to C-1 Light Commercial. LOCATION: 151 W. Highway 50. This property is the former Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. EXISTING LAND USE: Church. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-3 (NED-3). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Institutional • • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -14 - EXISTING ZONING: R-3-A, ResidentiaVProfessional Director of Planning Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the applicant is proposing to convert the Church sanctuary into a food market and deli to be named Salvatore's Market and Cafe. In order to do this, the land use classification must be changed from Institutional to Commercial; portions of the property need to be rezoned from R-3-A to C-1; and a conditional use permit must be approved to address the restaurant use. The proposed use is appropriate for the area. Properties to the north and across SR50 are zoned C-2 General Commercial and include personal service, retail and restaurant uses. The property to the east and west is zoned C-1 Light Commercial. Property to the east is vacant and to the west is Dr. Gonzalez's new medical office building. And to the south is the South Lake Presbyterian Church zoned R-3-A Residential/Professional and to the southwest are residential properties zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential. The portion of the subject property that faces SR 50 (Lots #3-7) already has C-1 Commercial zoning. Only Lot #8 and the north 50 ft. of Lot #11 need to be rezoned to C-1 Light Commercial in order to accommodate the restaurant use. Sy Holzman made a motion to approve the rezoning. David Pape seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the rezoning. 10. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT AND OWNER: Jean Tirri REQUEST: For a conditional use permit to operate a food market and restaurant in the C-1 Commercial zoning district. LOCATION: 151 W. Highway 50. This property is the former Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. EXISTING LAND USE: Church FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-3 (UD-3). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Commercial. EXISTING ZONING: The northern portion of the property is zoned C-1, Light Commercial District. A restaurant is a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district. The southern portion of • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -15 - the property has R-3-A and R-3 Residential/Professional zonings. Planning Director Barry Brown, introduced this request by stating that the applicant is proposing to convert the Church sanctuary into a food market and deli to be named Salvatore's Market and Cafe. In order to do this the land use classification must be changed from Institutional to Commercial; a portion of the property needs to be rezoned from R-3-A to C-1; and a conditional use permit must be approved to address the restaurant use. The project meets the criteria of the land use designations and zoning district. David Pape made a motion to approve the request as presented. Sy Holzman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the request. 11. REQUEST FOR SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICANT AND OWNER: Clint Webster REQUEST: For a small scale comprehensive plan amendment to change the Future Land Use district from Non-Established District-6 (NED-6) to Established Business District-1 (EBD-1) and to change the Future Land Use Classification from Residential to Central Business District. LOCATION: 925 and 937 W. Minneola Avenue. Located west of the intersection of Minneola Ave. and West Ave. SIZE OF PARCEL: 18,750 square feet or .43 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant building and duplex. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-6 (NED-6). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential EXISTING ZONING: R-3 Planning Director Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the applicant is proposing to demolish the vacant residence and convert the duplex into a professional office. In order to do so, they need a comprehensive plan amendment to change the land use district from NED-6 to EBD-1 and to change the land use classification from Residential to Central Business District. In addition, the property needs to be rezoned CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page-16- from R-3 ResidentiaVProfessional to CBD Central Business District. The property is adjacent to the Central Business District on the north and east. To the north is City owned property with two rental properties that are planned for demolition. To the east is a former daycare that is currently being converted into a professional office. A single residential property lies to the west and to the south are residential properties. The request is a logical expansion of the Central Business District to the west and the proposed use is appropriate for the area. Richard Tegen asked if the applicant was present. Genger Narehood, 8345 Colony Barn Rd, Clermont, FL was sworn in and said the owner Clint Webster plans to build a professional office on the site. David Pape asked if they had a particular kind of office in mind. Genger Narehood said that at present it was just planned to have a general office use. Gene Crossley asked what was going to happen to the duplex. Genger Narehood said it would remain a duplex, but would be refinished to resemble the proposed office building. Bill Banzhaf, 931 W. Montrose St, Clermont, FL. who was sworn in earlier asked if his property would eventually become part of the Central Business District. Barry Brown replied that the Central Business District would likely move to the west, but that parking will be a problem when that happens. John Carlson made a motion to approve the request for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. John Atwater seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 12. REQUEST FOR REZONING APPLICANT AND OWNER: Clint Webster REQUEST: To rezone the subject property from R-3 Residential/Professional to CBD Central Business District. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 2002 Page -17 - LOCATION: 925 and 937 W. Minneola Ave. Located west of the intersection of Minneola Ave. and West Ave. SIZE OF PARCEL: 18,750 square feet or .43 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant building and duplex. FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-6 (NED-6). FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential. EXISTING ZONING: R-3 ResidentiaVProfessional. Director of Planning Barry Brown introduced this request by saying that the applicant is proposing to demolish the vacant residence and convert the duplex into a professional office. In order to do so, they need a comprehensive plan amendment to change the land use district from NED-6 to EBD-1 and to change the land use classification from Residential to Central Business District. In addition, the property needs to be rezoned from R-3 Residential/Professional to CBD Central Business District. Properties to the north and east are zoned Central Business District. To the north is City owned property with two residential properties that are planned for demolition. To the east is a former daycare that is currently being converted into a professional office. Property to the west and south is zoned R-3 Residential/Professional. A single residential property lies to the west and to the south are residential properties. The request is a logical expansion of the Central Business District to the west and the proposed use is appropriate for the area. Dave Lange made a motion to approve the request for rezoning. David Pape seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Ri and Tegen Cha' an ATTEST: , G G - ~ l J e C. McAllis r -Planning Technician II