07-05-1989 Regular Meeting•
CITY OF CLEI~MONT
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 5, 1989
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting was called to order on Wednesday July 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m.
by chairman John Sargent. Members attending were John Sargent, Don
Smith, Marilyn George, James Brown, Adelbert Evans and Rob
Mitchell. Members excused were Curt Dicamillo, Cecil Smart and
Bonnie Kranz.
MINUTES of the meeting held June 6,1989 were approved as presented.
NEW BUSINESS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
1. Applicant: Pelican Oil Company
Owner: Dwight Meeker and Alan Pool
Location: 677 West Highway 50
Request: To permit the expansion of a service
station/convenience store in the C-1 General
Commercial District.
Zoninq: C-1 General Commercial
Mr. Mc Allister advised the Commission that the applicant is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to expand a non-conforming
use located at the Pelican Convenience Store by adding a
canopy over an existing gasoline pump island. The site is
non-conforming due to the fact that automotive services such
as gasoline sales, are not a permitted use in the C-1 Zoning
District.
There are presently two gasoline service islands located on
the site, both of which are parallel to Highway 50. The
applicant plans to dismantle one of the islands except for a
diesel fuel pump, and to construct a canopy over the
southernmost island. The City of Clermont Zoning Code states
that pumps and canopies for service stations must be setback
at least 30 feet from the property line. It also states that
gasoline pumps, associated with convenience store facilities,
shall not impede traffic flow.
Mr. Smith stated that he had observed that the site was often
congested. and emphasized the need for proper ingress and
egress on the site.
Mr. McAllister stated by removing the northernmost island, the
applicant is actually creating a more acceptable internal
traffic situation.
Mr. McAllister recommended the following conditions be added
to the Conditional Use Permit if the Commission recommends
approval of this request:
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The Clermont Zoning Ordinance states that a Conditional Use
Permit may be granted only if the following conditions are
met:
1. The proposed use is desirable at the particular location.
2. The use will not be detrimental.to the health, safety or
general welfare of persons working or residing in the
vicinity.
3. The proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions in the City codes for such use.
4. The Conditional use will not adversely affect the
officially adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Mr. Mc Allister informed the commission tY}at staff had not
received any responses in favor of or in opposition to this
request.
The applicant was not present.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Don Smith to
recommend to the City Council approval of this request as
presented by staff, seconded by Marilyn George and approved
by unanimous vote.
2. Applicant: Gerald & Frances Smith
Owner: Russell Smith
Location: 833 West Highway 50
Request: To operate a children's day care facility in
the C-1 General Commercial District.
Mr. Sargent advised the Commission that the applicant had withdrawn
the request.
3. Applicant: John Denig
Owner: George Mayfield
Location: 811 West Highway 50
Request: To operate a donut shop/restaurant in the C-1
General Commercial District.
Zoninq: C-1 General Commercial
Mr.Mc Allister informed the Commission at the time this report
was prepared, restaurants were not permitted in the district
but, City Council has introduced an ordinance that would
permit restaurants in ,the C-1 District as a Conditional Use.
Final reading on this ordinance will be June 27, 1989. Staff
has prepared this recommendation on the assumption that this
ordinance will be approved as scheduled.
The applicant desires to utilize the entire complex for a
restaurant. Since there exists a total of 2100 square feet
dedicated to patron use, a total of 42 parking spaces will be
required. Currently there are 26 spaces and the applicant has
decided to phase the project with Phase I only requiring 20
parking spaces. When Phase II is ready to be opened the
applicant shall provide an additional 22 spaces.
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Mr. Mc Allister suggested parking spaces numbered 1 through
3 be removed and that parking spaces 9 through 14 be
reconfigure as to create only three parking spaces, each
facing the building. This would allow sufficient room for
vehicles to back up and safely enter the traffic stream.
Mr. McAllister pointed out the restrooms which are outside and
do not have direct access into the restaurant, would have to
be brought into compliance with the Southern Standard Building
Code.
No letters either in support of or in opposition to this
request have been received.
Mr. McAllister recommended the following conditions be added
to Conditional Use Permit if the Commission recommends
approval of this request:
1. A revised site plan will be submitted to City staff
before July 11, 1989 indicating the removal of parking
spaces 1, 2, and 3; the reconfiguration of spaces 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, and 14 as mentioned earlier in this report;
parking spaces 15 through 26 shall be repaired and
delineated and shall also include parking stops.
2. Development of Phase II will require an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit.
3. Restrooms must be brought into compliance with the
requirement of the Southern Standard Building Code.
Mr. Denig, the applicant was present and available for questions.
Mrs. George questioned what would be required of the applicant if
he wanted to expand his parking beyond the stated legal
description.
Mr. McAllister stated the applicant would be required to amend his
Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Smith stated he would rather see grass parking on lots adjacent
to Chestnut Street rather than paved parking.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Don Smith to
recommend to the City Council approval of this request as presented
by staff, seconded by Adelbert Evans and approved by unanimous
vote.
4. Applicant: Resort Management Consulting, Inc.
Owner: Same
Location: 931 West Montrose Street
Request: To operate a professional office in the
R-3 Residential District.
Zoninq: R-3 Residential/Professional Offices
Mr. McAllister pointed out that the applicant was requesting
to amend a Conditional Use Permit granted by Resolution No.
415 to expand an accounting/real estate office located at 931
West Montrose Street approximately 100' west of the Montrose
Street/ West Avenue intersection. The applicant has purchased
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a building on lot 9 once used as a single family residence.
The existing accounting/real estate office is located on lot
8.
Mr. McAllister pointed out that the applicant desires to
utilize only 700 square feet of this building for office space
while the remainder will be used for storage. Thereby changing
the original recommendation from four (4) additional parking
space to one (1).
Staff's other concern with this request is the impact on the
surrounding land uses, that being predominantly residential.
Staff recommends that the applicant buffer the western
property line of lot 9 as to include a hedge and a tree every
50 feet as required by the landscape code. This buffer will
also extend to the rear property line of lot 9 and the eastern
one-half of lot 10. Credit will be given for existing trees
located within five feet of the property links. All proposed
parking area must also be buffered from adjacent property line
and right-of-way.
No letters in opposition to or in support of this request were
received by staff.
Mr. McAllister recommended the following conditions be added
to Conditional Use Permit if the Commission recommends
approval of this request:
1. No Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until a
parking plan is submitted to and approved by City
staff. The applicant will be required to provided
one (1) additional parking spaces.
2 . A five ( 5 ) foot landscape buffer will be constructed
along the entire western and southern property line
of lot 9 and east 16' of lot 10.
Mr. John Blanchard and Peggy Abraham, applicants, were present and
stated in regard to the additional parking, he did not anticipate
hiring additional personnel and did not feel the additional parking
space would be needed.
Mr. McAllister stated that the Codes requires an additional parking
space and that was the basis for his recommendations.
Mr. Blanchard stated he was not requesting any special
consideration regarding the code, he only wanted to have the
situation clarified so he could present an accurate site plan at
the time of review.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Evans to
recommend to the City Council approval of this request as presented
by staff, seconded by Marilyn George and approved by unanimous
vote.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Cecil Smart, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
ane Warren,
Planning & Zoning Technician
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