04-01-1980 Meeting (2)
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MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 1, 1980
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Ruth Alice Ray at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,. April 1, 1980 in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL. Present: Chairman Ray and members Louise Relyea, Laura Cook,
Jack Sargent, Mike Conley, Henry Czech, Nick Jones and Bob Thompson.
Absent: Alfred Wilcox
• The minutes of the March 4, 1980 were approved as amended.
TRANSITION ZONE 3. City Manager Forbes reviewed the Land Use Element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Jake Lucas and Richard Bell were present to explain their position on the Zoning of Tran-
sition Zone 3 in which Bell Ceramics is located. Mr. Lucas expressed the need of
Bell Ceramics to be Zoned Industrial so that it can remain and continue to be a part
of the industrial growth of the City. His intention was to keep the building as a
landmark, improving the esthetics by landscaping and permitting our residents to
remain in the community by providing employment.
Questions were asked by Jack Sargent regarding the intent of the 1969 Transition Zoning.
The City Manager Forbes replied that all uses in
R-3 Zoning by 1984. There was discussion by the
progress of the City. It was pointed out by Mr.
move, if they (the Commission) could arrange for
loss to the company. He stated that forcing Bel
company.
this Transition Zone must conform to
Commission regarding the industrial
Jake Lucas, Bell Ceramics would gladly
this to be done with no financial
L Ceramics to move would destroy the
A motion was made by Mike Conley and seconded by Louise Relyea to recommend to the
City Council that Transition Zone 3 be rezoned Industrial. Mrs. Relyea expressed
that she supports industrial development in the Clermont area, and more effort is
needed to~ provide sites for industrial use. The City Manager stated the Comprehen-
sive Plan and County Land Use Plan supports industrial growth in Industrial Parks,
and the best location for such a Park would be on Highway 50, East of the City Limits.
He also expressed the fact that if the Bell Ceramics property were Zoned R-3, it could
exist at its present location but could not be expanded. If Zoned Industria?. under
the proposed Zoning Revisions, a Conditional Use Permit would be required before
any addition could be constructed. This would give the City some controls over any
expansion. He explained, you do not Zone for a specific business, but for the type
of use of the property.
Jack Sargent moved for the Question and the Chairman asked for the vote. Mr. Czech
requested the vote be individual and he voted Nay, with the remark that his vote was
not personally against Mr. Lucas, or Peter & Richard Bell, but was expressed in
his committment to the community. The remaining votes were Aye and the motion carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE. The City Manager Forbes discussed the proposed Zoning
and Sign Code changes.
\ Motion was made by Louise Relyea and seconded by Bob Thompson to send the January 1980
• Zoning and Sign Code Draft to the City Council to be presented before the next City
Council meeting. The motion was carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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GEORGE D. FORBES, City Manager
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RUTH ALICE r.A°, Chairman
AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
DATE: P4ARCH 4, 1980
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAP~16ERS, 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1980
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CUP-Request - Rev. A. A. Brophy
Zoning Ordinance & District Revisions
OLD BUSINESS
Complete Count Committee
East Centra] Florida Regional
Planning Council
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
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