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01-02-2002 Regular Meeting• • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 2002 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Chairman, John Atwater. Members present were Richard Tegen, Gene Crossley, Joseph T. Bonjorn, David Pape, John Carlson, Dave Lange and Sy Holtzman. Also in attendance were Barry Brown, Director of Planning, and Jane McAllister, Planning Technician II. John Atwater announced that the Commission needed to elect officers for the new year. John Atwater nominated Richard Tegen for Chairman. David Pape seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous for approval. David Lange nominated John Atwater for Vice Chairman. John Carlson seconded the nomination The vote was unanimous for approval. Mr. Atwater passed the gavel to Richard Tegen who took his position as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held November 7, 2001 were approved as written. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Winkle Inc., d.b.a. Our House Child Development Center OWNER: Richard A. and Cindy L. Winkle. REQUEST: For a Conditional' Use Permit to allow for the operation of a daycare facility. LOCATION: 1380 Northridge Blvd. EXISTING LAND USE: Daycare Facility FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: UD -5 FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Professional Office. EXISTING ZONING: PUD. Daycare facilities are a conditional use in all zoning districts. Planning Director, Barry Brown, introduced this request by saying that the Our House Child Development Center is currently operating under a mixed-use PUD that CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 2002 Page-2— encompasses residential, professional office, commercial and industrial uses. The applicant is requesting an addition to the existing facility that requires an amendment to the PUD. Rather than amend the existing PUD and therefore open up the entire PUD for consideration, it was determined it would be best to create a CUP for the day care facility alone. Thereby allowing revision to the daycare without opening up the broader PUD. The proposed expansion is a multi-purpose facility that is intended to serve the existing enrollment, not provide space for additional students, therefore no additional parking will be required. Staff supports the addition of the multi-purpose facility with the condition that it not be used to license additional students for the daycare. Cindy Winkle, 18033 Rose Street, Groveland, FL. was sworn in. Mrs. Winkle reiterated that the addition to the facility would not open registration for additional students. Mr. Tegen commented that the traffic flow at the child care facility was very efficient. Mr. Tegen asked if anyone had any questions for Mrs. Winkle. David Pape made a motion to approve the request. John Atwater seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval. 2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT AND OWNER: P. J. Marks REQUEST: To amend Resolution No. 1107 for an existing Conditional Use Permit for a boardinghouse and wakeboard camp to include the operation of a restaurant and bar. LOCATION: 848 Osceola Street. The subject property is located on Lake Minneola between West and Eighth Streets, North of the Pier House restaurant, and west of the City fishing pier. EXISTING LAND USE: The existing use is residential rental units, Lake Minneola is the North property line, property to the East is Waterfront Park and the City fishing pier, to the South is the Pier House restaurant, and to the West is a warehouse. FUTURE LAND USE: The future land use is Central Business District in the Existing Business District (EBD -1) land use district. Surrounding properties are also classified Central Business District and in the EBD -1 land use district. E • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 2002 Page-3— EXISTING ZONING: Central Business District. Zoning to the South, East and West is Central Business District. Planning Director, Barry Brown, introduced this request by saying that the applicant currently operates a wakeboard camp and boardinghouse and wishes to expand the operation to include a restaurant and bar. The restaurant/bar will be a beachfront facility similar to the Tiki Bar at the Minneola Inn. The applicant is able to provide parking in excess of code on the site. The applicant will be requesting a variance to provide the landscape buffer along Osceola Street on the City right-of-way. The property has the proper land use and zoning for the proposed uses. P.J. Marks, 848 W. Osceola Street, Clermont, FL. was sworn in. Richard Tegen asked if the landscape conditions for the original CUP were met. P.J. Marks replied that they were. Richard Tegen asked if the restaurant/bar was going to be part of the wakeboard camp or if it was going to be separate. Mr. Marks replied that it will be a separate facility and will probably be separated by a fence. David Pape asked what the seating capacity for the restaurant would be. Mr. Marks answered that the building would be approximately 1200 square feet so there would probably be between 30 to 40 seats. David Pape asked where the signage would be placed. Mr. Marks said the sign would be placed on the southeast corner of the property. John Atwater asked if it was possible to have just a restaurant and not serve alcoholic beverages. Mr. Marks replied that he doubted it since selling alcohol would generate income. Mr. Atwater said that he has a problem with having someone pull up in a boat, have a few drinks, and then return to the water and drive the boat. He mentioned there have been a few incidents on the lake recently and he fears there will be more. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 2002 Page-4— Mr. Marks pointed out that people drive to bars, drink, and then go back on the road. Mr. Atwater asked if the alcohol served would be limited to beer and wine. Mr. Marks said he wasn't sure yet. Gene Crossley asked if there was any City Ordinance about how close to a city park you could serve alcohol. Barry Brown replied that he didn't think there was such an ordinance, but that he would check on it. Gene Crossley asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Marks said he would be serving lunch, dinner and drinks until about midnight. Gene Crossley asked if the food and drinks will be served inside the facility and not on the beach. Mr. Marks assured the Commission that he takes care of the lakefront and cleans trash on the beach now and will continue to keep the beach and lakefront free from litter. Mr. Crossley asked how many parking spaces would be required for this facility. Mr. Marks answered that he is required to have 6 parking spaces but has approximately 15. David Pape asked if there was some way Mr. Marks could be required to contain the use of glass to the facility and not allow it to be taken on to the beach? Barry Brown said it was not possible to go that far in the CUP, but that he would look into that possibility before the CUP goes to the City Council. Mr. Marks said he would look into the possibility of serving beverages in plastic cups if they would be taken outside the restaurant. John Carlson asked if the footprint shown on the drawing was the kitchen and bar and asked if that was the whole plan. Mr. Marks replied there would probably be some more decking and mulched areas. • W Dave Lange asked where there would be a water retention area. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 2, 2002 Page-5— Barry Brown replied that water retention could go underneath the facility or to the west of the structure. Gene Crossley asked what the menu would be. Mr. Marks replied it would be chicken wings, burgers, tropical fare, and salads. Gene Crossley made a motion to approve the request as long as there are no violations of existing codes Dave Lange seconded the motion. The vote was 7-1 for approval, with John Atwater casting the opposing vote. Richard Tegen asked if anyone had any reports or non agenda items to discuss. There was no one who wanted to speak. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Richard Te -&n, C;h$irman ATTEST: I ' e C. McAlligfer — Planning Technician 11