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02-03-1998 Regular Meeting• • CITY OF CLERMON7' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1998 The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday, February 3, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Robert Smythe. Members present were Joseph Wiebush, Keith Mullins, Joseph Janusiak, Michael Floyd, Darryl Bishop, Bill Rauch, Marilyn MacLauchlin and Scott Grubbs. Also attending were Lanny Harker, Director of Planning, Barry Brown, Principal Planner and Mimi Ogden, Planning and Zoning Specialist. MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held January 6, 1998 were approved as presented. ORGANIZATION MEETING Marilyn MacLauchlin nominated Robert Smythe for Chairman, seconded by Joseph Janusiak and approved by a unanimous vote. Joseph Janusiak nominated Joseph Wiebush for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Michael Floyd and approved by a unanimous vote. 1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Safe-T-Storage, Inc. and Rick Bosserman `' LOCATION: Parcel generally located on the west side of U.S. Highway 27, approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of U. S. Highway 27 and Hook Street. REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend Resolution No. 945 to allow the perimeter wall along U.S. Highway 27 to be constructed of concrete block rather than a combination of concrete block and wrought iron as originally specified in Resolution No. 945. Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting amendment of Section 1, Condition 7 of the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the perimeter wall along U. S. Highway 27 to be constructed of concrete block rather than a combination of concrete block and wrought iron as specified in Resolution No. 945. The initial recommendation provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the project approval indicated concrete block construction for the wall in question. At the request of the developer condition #7 was revised to afford the combination wrought iron/concrete wall. Subsequently, it has been determined construction of the front perimeter wall required placement of various interior lighting apparatus and the proposed wrought iron\ concrete block configuration was not conducive to placement for interior lighting of the facility. Understanding the developer now wishes to return to initial construction recommended for development, Staff finds no adverse effect with the request. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of amendment to Resolution No. 945, (Section 1, Condition 7) based upon compliance with all other conditions specified in the Resolution. • CITY OF CLF.RMON7' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONIlYG COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page - 2 - A motion was made by Bill Rauch to recommend approval to the City Council as presented by staff, seconded by Joseph Janusiak and approved by a unanimous vote. 2. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: The First Church of the Nazarene LOCATION; 101 N. Grand Highway REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend Resolution No. 452 to allow the expansion of an existing church. Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to provide an expansion to the existing church. The applicant\permittee is requesting construction of one (1) additional building which will essentially function as amulti-purpose facility (family center) for the church. Also included as part of the CUP is a request for a height variance from 35' normally permitted to 48' for erection of the steeple, and request to allow construction of sidewalks at the time adjacent properties provide their respective sidewalks. The subject site is situated on the southeast corner of the intersection of Grand Highway and Mohawk Road. Land use of the surrounding area includes institutional (Church of God) to the west, vacant property and North Ridge Subdivision to the south, vacant property and single family residential (City of Minneola) to the north, and vacant, additional Church property and industrial utilized properties to the east. Zoning of the subject parcel is R-lA with an existing CUP for the present Church facility. The proposed request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map category (institutional) and Future Land Use District designation (UD-5) which permits the proposed use. Therefore, based upon compliance with established zoning of the site, and conformance with future land use directives for the area, Staff recommends approval of the amendment for the church expansion with the conditions as outline in the Commissions packet. A motion was made by Joseph Janusiak to recommend approval to the City Council as presented by staff, seconded by Marilyn MacLauchlin, approved by a unanimous vote. 3. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Cathey's Coffee and Cream LOCATION: 719 West Avenue 2 • CITY OF CLF.RMONT • MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page - 3 - REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a combination retail business and coffee shop (restaurant) in the Central Business District (CBD). Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a combined retail sales business and coffee shop (restaurant) where coffee and prepackaged refreshments may be purchased and consumed on-premises. Essentially, the coffee sales operation will provide the opportunity for sales of beans which may be either purchased in retail fashion, or selected to be ground and served on-site as part of the overall business. The site plan and square foot (area) devoted to each use has been provided with the application information. The subject site is located in the Central Business District on the east side of West Street, south of the intersection of West and Montrose Streets, and adjacent to the Sheriff Sub-Station. Surrounding land uses include retail, institutional (Sheriffs Office & City Police Station} and professional office to the north, south, east and west. Surrounding zoning is CBD (Central Business District) in all directions. Additional parking for partial conversion of the building from the~former retail, commercial business to the coffee shop (restaurant) business will require provision of required parking at one (1) space for each fifty (50) square feet devoted to patron use in accordance with adopted City code. The proposed request is consistent with existing land use of the area, and directives of the adopted Comprehensive Plan which provides for a mixture of uses to be located in the Central Business District. Based upon information provided for the proposed use, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions as outlined in the Commissions packet. Member Bill Rauch stated his concerns regarding the parking situation in the Central Business District. At this time Chairman Smythe asked all those present who wished to speak in regard to this case be sworn in. Persons sworn in were Bill Everage of 104 East Osceola Street, Clermont, Florida. 3 • CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3,1998 Page - 4 - _ Mr. Everage stated that they too have the same concern regazding the parking situation. Mr. Everage stated that he has spoken to the City Manger and they have had discussion regarding the redesign of the four way stop at Montrose and West Avenue. According to the City Manger this area will be redesigned and more parking spaces will be created. A motion was made by Marilyn MacLauchlin to recommend approval to the City Council as presented by staff, seconded by Keith Mullins, approved by a unanimous vote. 4. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Mark S. Chodos LOCATION: 550 West Avenue REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a restaurant with temporary mulch parking in the CBD Central Business District. Mr. Harker explained that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert a former residential structure into operation as a restaurant in,Zhe Eentral Business District. Inclusive in the application is a request to temporarily-utilize mulch parking until the City specifically determines improvement scenarios for the lake front area near the subject site. The subject site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of West and Minneola Avenues in the Central Business District. Surrounding land uses include a mixture of retail, institutional (Post Office), personal service, single and multi-family residential, and office in all directions. Surrounding zoning is CBD (Central Business District) to the north, south and east. C-1 (Light Commercial District) and West Lake are located to the west. This area of the City has been, and continues to be, in a transitional state from residential, commercial and quasi-industrial uses to those consistent with Central Business District activities. The proposed request is consistent with existing land use of the area, and directives of the adopted Comprehensive Plan which provides for a mixture of uses to be located in the Central Business District. Additional parking for conversion of the building from the former residential use shall require provision of required parking at one (1) space for each fifty (50) square feet devoted to patron use in accordance with adopted City code. Based upon information provided for the proposed use, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions as outlined in the Commissions packet. 4 CITY OF CLERMON7' MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Page - 5 - _ A motion was made by Keith Mullins to recommend approval to the City Council as presented by staff, seconded by Joseph Janusiak, approved by a unanimous vote. ADJOURNED the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. RECONVENED as the Local Planning Agency. Principal Planner Barry Brown briefly explained that the Evaluation and Appraisal Report is a state mandated review and update of the Comprehensive Plan. The EAR report focuses on the Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Brown explained that five (5) elements will be discussed tonight, the Infrastructure Element, Recreation and Open Space Element, Conservation Element, House Element and Transportation Element. There are three (3) additional elements to be reviewed. Mr. Brown stated that a special meeting would be needed to addresses the remaining elements and suggested the LPA meet again on Monday, February 16, 1998. All members were in agreement on the date. Mr. Brown reviewed the information provided to the LPA in their packets. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.,, ~~ Robert Smythe, Chai an ATTEST: ~~ 1 Mi i Ogden, Plannin and Zoning Specialist 5