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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 `L1 Qlin a:~ JAN SMITH - Secretary