11-07-1989 Regular Meeting• •
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
was called to order by Chairman John Sargent on November 7, 1989.
Members attending were Marilyn George, Don Smith, Curt Dicamillo,
Bonnie Kranz, Adelbert Evans and Cecil Smart. Member Robert
Mitchell was excused. Also attending were James J. McAllister
Planning Director and Jane Warren Planning Technician.
MINUTES of the meeting held October 3, 1989 were approved as
presented.
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONING/
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: J. Rolando Sanchez
Clermont Hills RRH, Ltd.
OWNER: Steven J. Richey
Location: Northwest corner of Disston Avenue
and Highland Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The east 301 feet of the south
350 feet of Tract 3, Oakhurst Subdivision
ZONING: Present: R-1 Urban Residential District
Proposed: R-3 Residential/Professional
District
Request: To construct a 29 unit multi-family
development in the R-3 Residential/
Professional District.
APPROXIMATE ACREAGE: 2.42 Acres
Mr. McAllister informed the Commission that the applicant is
requesting rezoning and a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
construction of 29 apartment units on 2.42 acres located on the
northwest corner of Highland Avenue and Disston Avenue.
The property is located in the ERD-8 Future Land Use District which
allows a maximum of 12 units per acre. Clermont Sands, located to
the west, is an apartment community developed at just over 9.8
dwelling units per acre. The Woodcliff apartments located to the
north was developed at 10 units per acre. The proposed Clermont
Hills project is consistent with surrounding land uses and is
consistent with objectives and policies set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan.
The project as presented reflects nine (9) one-bedroom apartment
units and twenty (20) two-bedroom apartments. Parking requirements
are 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit and 2.0 spaces per two-bedroom
unit, thereby requiring a total of 54 parking spaces.
Mr. McAllister recommended that the applicant will be required to
extend the sidewalk system onto the project site. Mr. McAllister
pointed out that the applicant would like to have access from
Clermont Sands which would require a joint access agreement before
any development permits could be issued.
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Mr. McAllister stated that rezoning the parcel to R-3 would not be
detrimental to surrounding districts.
Mr. McAllister recommended approval of the proposed rezoning and
approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following
conditions:
1. Sidewalks will be constructed along Highland Avenue and
Disston Avenue.
2. Curb and gutter will be required along Highland Avenue
and Disston Avenue.
3. Sewer service shall tie into sewer line located at
Highland Avenue and Anderson Street.
4. All stormwater will be handled on-site with positive
outfall.
5. A joint access agreement will be required before any
development permit is issued.
6. One tree per unit per City Tree Ordinance shall be
planted on the site.
Mr. Don Smith state he was not opposed to the project but expressed
concern that the large retention area would become filled with
trash and debris.
The applicant, Mr. Rolando Sanchez, stated that the retention area
met the specifications required by the State of Florida.
Mr. DiCamillo stated that he felt the proposed use and rezoning
would be consistent with the surrounding multi-family developments.
Mr. Brown suggested the need for a landscape buffer on Division
Street.
Mr. McAllister advised the Commission that the applicant would have
to meet all the necessary requirements of the Landscape Code.
Mr. Adelbert Evans stated he was not opposed to the project and
also suggested that percolation on the site was more than adequate.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Marilyn George to
recommend to the City Council approval of the requested zoning
change from R-1 to R-3, and approval of the Conditional Use Permit
request as presented by staff, seconded by Cecil Smart and approved
by a unanimous vote.
Mr. McAllister reminded those members whose term on the Planning
& Zoning Commission expire in January, who wish to be reinstated
on the Commission to contact staff.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
John N. Sargent, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jane Warren
Planning & Zoning Technician