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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. y • • 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