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10-07-1986 Regular Meeting* ~ CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 7. 1986 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order on Tuesday, October 7, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. Members attending were Kathy Bloebaum, Adelbert Evans, Debbie Gaines, Buddy Rogers, John Sargent, Cecil Smart, Don Smith and Marilyn George. Gloria Johnson was excused. Also attending were City Planner Dean Perlick and Planning and Zoning Technician Jane Warren. MINUTES of the September 2, presented. 1986 meeting were approved as NEW SUSIPESS Mr. Sargent introduced the request by Mr. Bob Wade for rezoning of the following property: Property along Grand Highway to a point b90 feet north of Quincy's property and 385 feet north of the existing C-2 property to be rezoned from R-2 Medimum Density Residential to C-2 General Commercial. Mr. glade addressed the commission and explained that the proposed shopping center, on the above described property, would be under the development of the Morley Development Corporation, which has exteAsive backround in such projects. Mr. Made emphasized his concern to develop a quality project, with proper engineering that would protect the integrity of the lake, and offer solutions to possible traffic problems. Mr. Slade expressed the possibility of additional income available to tl~e City through ad valorem taxes and also additional job opportunities. Mr. Wade pointed out the only government body it would affect would be the Police Department, that would require extra patrols. Mr. Made also stated that the proposed shopping center had been mentioned in a recent Kipplinger Letter. Mr. Sargent asked Mr. Wade to clarify a discrepency between the acreage stated on his rezoning application (11 acres) and the acreage stated by the Kipplinger Letter (13 acres). Mr. Perlick clarified the site is 13 acres but the rezone request is for 11 acres for the proposed shopping center. At this time Mr. Sargent asked if there were any members of the audience that would like to address this request. There were none, and ar t::is time `ir. Sargent opened the discussion to the board. Mr. Evans gave a brief history of the land, starting on January 11, 1983, when a portion of the property was annexed into the City as R-1-A, on the same day a portion of the property was rezoned to C-2, which is now the Quincy's location. On August 9, 1983 additonal annexation of property to the east, which was rezoned on October 8, 1983 from R-1-A to C-2. On November 8, 1984 a portion of the property was rezoned from R-1-A to R-2. On December 11,1984 a resolution by the City Council was issued to allow "excavation and grading of the property in the R-1-A zone." 1 • On May 14, 1985 a Conditional Use Permit was issued for the construction of a Planned Unit Development for a congregate living facility in the R-2 zone. Mr. Evans emphasized that any rezoning would go with the land and is not pending on any proposed projects. Mr. Evans stated he felt the City would have better control of the land use as a Planned Unit Development, rather than granting an additional rezoning of this property. Mr. Smith stated his main concern is for the topography of the land. Mr. Sargent presented a letters from a resident Mr. James P. Carroll who lives on Grand Highway and is opposed to the request. Also an additional letter from Mr. Richard Bona stated he would favor residential development but not commercial. Mr. Evans reiterated that he is not opposed to a quality shopping center in the area, but his main concern is to protect the use of the land. A motion was made by Mr. Rogers, that a recommendation be made to the City Council to grant the rezoning as requested, seconded by Mr. Smart and approved by a 5-3 vote. The voting was as follows: Planning and Zoning Commission members Gaines, Rogers, Smart, Smith, and George aye. Members Bloebaum, Evans and Sargent, nay. At this time Mr. Wade addressed Mr. Evans stating that many developers simply will not enter to an arrangement for a Planned Unit Development because of the risk and uncertainty involved. Mr. Evans again stated his concern is for the land. Gail Wade stated that considering there are an additional 280 acres that could possibly be developed in the future, it would be to their advantage to promote a quality development that would enhance the value of the property, rather than down grade property. Mr. Sargent then introduced a request for a Conditional Use Permit by Clermont Builders Supply for the following: To construction a 45' by $0' addition to an existing building, totaling over 7000 sq.ft in area. Mr. Perlick stated any building over 7000 sq.ft.in M-1 requires a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Perlick stated that staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following additional stipulations: 1. The parking spaces in the proposed parking area be delineated. 2. Preserve the three (3) Oak trees that are on site. 3. Pave the entrance and exit of the parking area. 4. If the parking area is no longer leased by CBS other off street parking will be obtained. Mr. John Beavers Vice President of CBS, stated the reason for the request is because of the growth of business over the last 5 to 6 years. 2 ~ ~ A larger building would allow for the expansion of the truss plant and would also provide additional job opportunities. Mr. Beavers presented a letter from Mrs. Pat McCafferty stating she had no opposition to the proposed truss plant. Mr. Paul Hollenbach was present and expressed his oppostion to this request, and his concern for pollution in the area. Rose McCall also was present and expressed her opposition to this request. Mrs. Gaines questioned the accessibility of the loading and unloading area on Minneola Avenue and express concern about the large trucks coming in and out of the yard and also blocking traffic. After further discussion a motion was made by Mr. Rogers that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the stipulations made by the staff and the request that the City Council address the concerns of the loading and unloading areas and the parking area, seconded by Mr. Smart and approve by unanimous vote. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. c John Sargen Chairman ATTEST ~~/Q/1/ l~~ Ja a P. Warren, P&Z Technican 3