02-06-1979 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
on Tuesday, February 6, 1979. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ray
at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mesdames Cook and Relyea, and
Messrs. Czech, Sargent, Thompson, Wilcox, Jones, Meginley, and Sullivan. City
officials present were: Acting City Manager and Finance Director Sanchez, City
Attorney Baird, Public Works Director Smythe, and Building Official Nagel.
Others present were: Mesdames Fleich, Barnes, Smith, and Roberson; Messrs. Boos,
Steele, Narehood, Washuta, Fleming, Searles, D. Tracy, B. Tracy, and R. Tracy;
and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dix.
The invocation was given by Chairman Ray.
The Minutes of the meeting held December 6, 1978 were approved as written.
WELCOME
Chairman Ray extended a welcome to those present and to newly appointed
Commissioners Mrs. Louise Relyea and Mr. Alfred Wilcox.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Sargent and unanimously
carried that Mrs. Ruth Alice Ray continue in the capacity of Chairman of
the Commission. Motion was made by Mr. Meginley, seconded by Mr. Sargent
and unanimously carried that Mr. Henry Czech continue in the capacity of
Vice Chairman of the Commission.
P&Z SUB-COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Ray announced appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission Sub-
committees as follows (first person listed was appointed Chairman):
Planning Si ns Safety
Jack Sargent Nick Jones Rufus Sullivan.
Nick Jones Jack Sargent Robert Thompson
Henry Czech Alfred Wilcox Alfred Wilcox
Louise Relyea
Subdivision Zonin Community Appearance Standards
Robert Thompson Henry Czech Jim Meginley
Rufus Sullivan Laura Cook Rufus Sullivan
Henry Czech Ruth Alice Ray Laura Cook
Alfred Wilcox Nick Jones
Louise Relyea
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MRS. PATRICIA BARNES dba SUNSHINE CRAFT SUPPLY
Acting City Manager Sanchez advised of a request by Mrs. Patricia Barnes
dba Sunshine Craft Supply for a Conditional Use Permit to utilize an
existing building at 899 West Montrose Street in order to allow an M-1 use,
warehousing and wholesaling of craft supplies, in a C-2 zone; and, That he
had received no objections to the request.
Mrs. Patricia Barnes appeared before the Commission in support of her request
advising that the building had sufficient off-street parking; That most
deliveries to the business would be made via UPS, such delivery to occur
at the rear of the building; and That there are no signs on the building
at this time, and she has no plans to erect signs in the future.
Following considerable discussion concerning parking, possible traffic
problems, and proximity to residential property, motion was made by Mrs.
Cook, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried that the Commission recommend to
the City Council that the request of Mrs. Patricia Barnes be granted
subject to the following conditions: (1) That all applicable regulations
and ordinances be met, and (2) That the use not be expanded except with
a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Meginley voted in the negative on passage
of the motion.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MRS. GLENDA ROBERSON
Acting City Manager Sanchez advised of a request by Mrs. Glenda Roberson
for a Conditional Use Permit to utilize an existing building on Lots 3,
4, North 25 feet of Lot 17, North 25 feet of West 50 feet of Lot 18, City
Block 72 (635 West Highway 50) in order to allow an educational child
care facility in a C-1 zone. He advised of no objections from abutting/
adjacent property owners, but further reported on a letter from Mr. & Mrs.
Charles Dix (abutting property owners on the east side) wherein they
request that the Commission consider requiring a stockage-type fence be
placed in the area that abutts their property in order to ensure privacy
and reduce noise from the play area.
Mrs. Roberson appeared before the Commission in support of her request
and advised of County and State requirements concerning fencing and if
required, a stockade fence in the area of the Dix property would present
no hardship to her; That if financially permitted, she planned to install
stockade-type fencing around the entire property in addition to chain-
link fencing, and would seek the cooperation of all abutting property
owners in this respect for aesthetic purposes; That sufficient existing
off-street parking is provided; and That the hours of operation will be
Monday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Following discussion concerning adequate building size, .safety hazards
and prevention of same, and fencing, motion was made by Mrs. Cook,
seconded by Mrs. Relyea and unanimously carried that the Commission recommend
to the City Council that the request of Mrs. Glenda Roberson be granted
subject to the following conditions: (1) That a solid fence be erected
on the east side of the property where it abutts the Charles Dix property;
(2) That a decorative wood stain fence be erected as a covering for a
chain link fence that is to be installed along the north portion of the
property facing SR50; (3) That all applicable regulations and ordinances
be met, and (4) That the use not be expanded except with a Conditional
Use Permit.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - GEORGE NAREHOOD dba A.B.C. ANGELIC BROOD CONTROL
Acting City Manager Sanchez advised of a request by Mr. George Narehood
dba A.B.C. Angelic Brood Control for a Conditional Use Permit to utilize
an existing building on the East 30 feet of Lot 13, City Block 81 (761
Montrose Street) in order to allow fish breeding and wholesale tropical
fish sales in a C-2 zoning district. He further advised that the petition
comes as a request by the City inasmuch as Mr. Narehood was erroneously
issued an occupational license and is currently conducting his business;
That Mr. Narehood has a considerable financial investment in the business;
and That no objections had been heard from abutting/adjacent property
owners.
Mr. Narehood appeared before the Commission in support of his request and
advised that his occupational license indicates the type of business he
conducts as wholesale; That considerable time and monies have been put
into the operation; and That it was his intention to upgrade the front
portion of his establishment with regards to appearance.
Motion was made by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Relyea and unanimously
carried that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the request
of Mr. Narehood be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) That
there be no loading/unloading of large trucks on Montrose Street; (2)
That all applicable regulations and ordinances be met; and, (3) That the
use not be expanded except with a Conditional Use Permit. Motion was
then made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Mrs. Cook and unanimously carried
that the filing fee of $25.00 be refunded to the applicant.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ROBERT TRACY dba C&T IRRIGATION, INC.
Acting City Manager Sanchez advised of a request by Mr. Robert Tracy
dba C&T Irrigation, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to utilize an
existing building located at 857 East Minnehaha Avenue to allow an M-1
use (wholesaling and warehousing) in a C-2 zone. He further advised that
this petition also comes about as a result of a request by the City
inasmuch as Mr. Tracy was erroneously issued an occupational license
and is currently conducting his business; and That no objections had been
heard from abutting property owners.
Mr. Tracy appeared before the Commission in support of his request and
advised that the vast majority of business (that of selling plumbing and
irrigation supplies) is of a retail nature, and he had very few whole-
sale customers.
Motion was made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Mrs. Relyea and unanimously
carried that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the request
of Mr. Robert Tracy be granted subject to the following conditions: (1)
That all applicable regulations and ordinances be met, and (2) That the
use not be expanded except with a Conditional Use Permit. Motion was
then made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Mrs. Relyea and unanimously carried
that the filing fee of $25.00 be refunded to the applicant.
PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Sargent reported that the Planning Committee had met January 11 to
continue study of proposed zoning ordinance changes, but more study time
was necessary; and reminded P&Z Commissioners of the joint P&Z/City
Council work session which is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th at
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to further discuss the zoning ordinance
changes.
Acting City Manager Sanchez suggested that in conjunction with changes
to be made in the zoning ordinance, the Commission consider incorporating
a definition of "wholesale" in same.
SAFETY HAZARD
Mr. Sullivan reported on the opinion of several Clermont Junior High
School officials wherein sufficient speed limit signs were not posted
on perimeter streets surrounding the School, and presented a proposed
plan for additional signs, as submitted by Mr. Bill Cockcroft, Principal.
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
carried that the Acting City Manager and Public Works Director inves-
tigate this situation and that the proposed plan (with any amendments)
be submitted to the City Council for their consideration.
MAX JUDY LANDSCAPING
Chairman Ray suggested and thereupon moved, that in conjunction with the
landscape program currently being studied by the Community Appearance
Standards Committee, the Planning & Zoning Commission relay commendation
and sincere appreciation to Mr. Max Judy dba Max Judy Real Estate, Inc.,
for the landscape treatment he has provided his newly-remodeled office
building at 300 East Highway 50. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sargent
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Meginley advised it was the intention of the Community Appearance
Standards Committee to send letters of commendation when landscape
treatments are instigated by individuals, but inasmuch as the Committee
was of the "recommendation" status only, they had no authorization to
do so. Motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Thompson and
unanimously carried that the City Council consider implementing a pro-
gram wherein recognition is given to those individuals who instigate
landscape treatment plans on their private properties.
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Ray at 9:05 P.M.
R H ALICE RAY - Chairman
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JAN SMITH - Secretary