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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 2, 1993
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday,
February 2, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman John Sargent. Members present were
James Brown, Joseph Janusiak, Joseph Wiebush, Jim Hoskinson, Bonnie Kranz and
Marilyn George. Members absent were Don Smith and Wendell McDannel. Also
attending were Lanny Harker Director of Planning and Mimi Shaw Planning
Technician.
MINUTES of the meeting held January 5, 1993 were approved as presented.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
Nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Marilyn George nominated John Sargent for Chairman, seconded by Joseph Wiebush.
James Brown nominated Marilyn George for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Joseph
Janusiak. There being no other nominations the nominations were closed. Mr.
Sargent was elected Chairman and Ms. George Vice-Chairman by a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Clermont Bible Church
LOCATION: 806 W. Minneola Avenue
REQUEST: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to amend Resolution No. 511 to
allow the existing funeral home facility to be utilized for church services
in the C-2/CBD General Commercial Business District.
Mr. Harker informed the Commission that the facility requested to be utilized is the
present Becker Funeral Home, which is located at the northwest corner of Eighth
Street and Minneola Avenue in the City's Central Business District.
This would be an amendment to an existing CUP which was issued to allow the
existing structure to be utilized as a funeral home only. The applicant is now
requesting the CUP be amended to allow the facility to also be used for church
services.
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Mr. Harker further explained the existing site contains 90 permanent seats in the
sanctuary and provides 44 on premise parking spaces. The proposed use and site
would not be contrary to the adopted Comprehensive Plan or Future Land Use
designated for the area. Specifically, the CBD is to continue its historical pattern of
development where a mixture of residential, commercial, professional office and
ancillary uses thereto are to exist.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of this request subject to the existing conditions
as stated in Resolution No. 511, with condition #5 being changed to read:
* This property may be used as a combined Church and a funeral home facility
only. No other business operations, expansion or additions to use, including
an incinerator for cremation, shall be permitted except as approved by another
Conditional Use Permit.
And the addition of the following conditions:
* The conditions as set forth in this Conditional Use Permit shall be legally
binding upon any heirs, assigns or successors in title or interest.
* The church portion of the operation shall be permitted for a three (.3) year
period from the date of formal grant by the City Council. Prior to the
appointed date, the church facility shall have found permanent residence or
shall have received formal approval for an extension of this Conditional Use
Permit.
At this time Mr. Sargent asked all those present who wished to speak in regard to this
case be sworn in.
Mr. John Bekemeyer, 1005 Autumn Leaf Drive, Winter Garden, Florida.
Mr. John Bekemeyer, applicant, explained to the Commission that he feels the Ciry of
Clermont could hold a lot of promising things for the future of this Church.
Ms. Bonnie Kranz, noted that in reference to condition #1 (above), which states that
no other business may operate from this location, there is currently an advertisement
for silk flower arrangements at this address.
Mr. Harker stated that staff was unaware of this situation, but would investigate.
Mr. James Brown asked the applicant if this would be a temporary location.
Mr. Bekemeyer explained that this was only temporary, the church does intend to
relocate to their own facility.
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A motion was made by Marilyn George to recommend approval to the City Council as
presented by staff, seconded by Joseph Janusiak, and approved by a unanimous vote.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Mimi Shaw, Planning Technician
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