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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 12 03 Board of Adjustment Regular Minutes BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS DECEMBER 3, 1981 The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Ellen Weiss. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Ric Andrase. Roll Call: Chairman Charles Chute, absent Vice Chairman Ellen Weiss, present Ric Andrase, present William Jacobs, present Al Davis, absent Motion was made by Andrase, seconded by Weiss to excuse Al Davis. Vote on the motion: Andrase, aye; Chute, absent; Jacobs, no; Weiss, yes; motion carried. Motion was made by Jacobs to approve the mintues of November 19, 1981 as corrected (Page 2, first paragraph after the word "else" add: other than the property it was on.) Seconded by Andrase. Vote on the motion: all aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Jacobs to put on the agenda the approval of the minutes of October 1, October 15 and the addendum to October 1 minutes. Seconded by Weiss. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Andrase, aye; Jacobs, aye; Weiss, aye; Chute, absent; Davis, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Jacobs that the minutes of October 1, October 15 and the addendum to October 1 minutes be approved. Seconded by Andrase. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Andrase, aye; Jacobs, aye; Weiss, aye; Chute, absent; Davis, absent; motion carried. Continuation of request of Frank Carter for Special Exception to place an outdoor advertising sign within 500 feet of residential property (zone R-T) on S.R. 419. The City Planner explained that Mr. Carter's property is on the east side of SR 419 opposite the property zoned R-T. The law states that there shall not be an outdoor advertising sign within 500 feet of property zoned residential. Mr. Carter's property is within approximately 100 feet of residentially zoned property. Mr. Carter said he basically would like to construct a billboard sign on his property that would meet the ordinances of the City. He is asking for an exception on the placement of the sign because it is in a technical violation of the ordinance. Mr. Carter said he talked to representatives of the adjoining property owner and they have no objection. There does not appear to be any objections from the adjoining property owners. Mr. Carter said there has been some semi-commercial structures placed across the street from his property. He said his property is zoned commercial and he is applying for a commercial use. He said he did not feel this would impact the neighborhood in any way or change the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Carter said the sign would have any kind of print that he could sell. The size of the sign would be approxi- mately 160 sq. feet. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this request. Motion was made by Jacobs that the special exception be granted to Frank Carter as submitted. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion was made by Andrase that the request of Mr. Carter be denied. Seconded by Weiss. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Andrase, aye; Jacobs, no; Weiss, aye; Chute, absent; Davis, absent; motion carried. Board of Adjustment Meeting, Dec. 3, 1981 Page 2 Request of Ronald and Betty Brandl for Special Exception to corner setback in zone RC-l to construct a garage as near as 35 feet to the side property line abutting a public street (Lot 3, Block G, North Orlando Ranches Section lA) (Tradewinds Road at Sunrise Avenue). The City Planner explained that the property is on the southeast corner of Tradewinds and Sunrise avenues. The home faces Tradewinds Road. The request is to place a garage within 35 feet of Sunrise. The corner setback in RC-l is 50 feet, so they are asking for a 15 foot exception from Sunrise. Mr. Brandl was sworn in by Vice- Chairman Weiss. He said that he has oak trees, and if he goes within the 50 feet he will have to take out three of the trees, and it will put the garage closer to the house and it would not look uniform on his property. There was no objection from the City Staff. No one in the audience spoke against the request. Mrs. Mary Williamson, neighbor, sent a letter in favor of this request. Motion was made by Jacobs that the special exception be granted to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brandl as requested. Seconded by Andrase. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Jacobs, aye; Weiss, aye; Andrase, aye; Davis, absent; Chute, absent; motion carried. Request of Wiginton Fire Sprinkler Company Profit Sharing Plan and Samuel R. Meitin for Special Exception to operate a grocery store with sale of gasoline at the south- west corner of S.R. 434 and Cortez Ave. (Lots A, 1 and 2, Block 1, Replat of North Orlando 1st and 2nd Additions). The City Planner explained that the property is located on the south west corner of S.R. 434 and Cortez Avenue immediately adjacent to the Winter Springs Elementary School. The request is to operate a grocery store with sale of gasoline both of which are not automatically allowed under the C-l zoning ordinance. The City Planner recommended that some serious thought be given to this particular location because of the elementary school - pedestrian and bicycle traffic, especially since there is a driveway cut from SR 434 directly into the property. It would be well to look at the type of business and hopefully select one with low traffic volume. Mr. Samuel R. Meitin was sworn in by Vice-Chairman Weiss. His office address is 2699 Lee Road, Winter Park and his residence is 95 Springwood Trail, Maitland, Fl. He is a real estate developer. He described the operation of the Convenient Food Mart. He said it is a quality store; it is a small grocery store, a community type grocery store. They have a deli; a produce department; pre-baked chickens; he said they are nice looking centers. Mr. Ben Eddy was sworn in by Vice-Chairman Weiss. He resides at 8301 Parkwood Boulevard, Largo, Florida. He said the Convenient Food Marts are individually owned and operated. The hours of operation are 7 to midnight. He defined the operation as a Superette, which is a little grocery store in between a convenience store and a supermarket. Mrs. Weiss' main concern was the safety of the children since the location was so close to the school; Bill Jacobs talked about the possible loitering in the park. The City Planner pointed out that this store would create approximately 400 trips per day. Mr. Brown of Pine Hills, Orlando, representing 20 Cortez Ave., S., was sworn in by Vice Chairman Weiss. He spoke against the convenience store because of the traffic and his concern for the safety of the children. Board of Adjustment Meeting, December 3, 1981 Page 3 Mr. Buck Adkins, Pheasant Circle, was worn in by Vice Chairman Weiss. He asked if all the storeswere owner-operated stores. Mrs. Una Brown, of Pine Hills, Orlando, representing 20 S. Cortez Ave. spoke against the request. She was concerned with the safety of the children. Mr. Francis Garrity, Clearn Court, spoke against the request. He was sworn in by Vice Chairman Weiss. Motion was made by Jacobs that the request of the applicant, Samuel R. Meitin, be approved with the stipulation that the sidewalk in the rear remain with an adequate buffer either a strong hedge or a fence to keep the children from wandering into the rear parking lot. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion was made by Andrase that the request of Samuel R. Meitin for a grocery store that will sell gasoline on Lots A, 1- and 2, Block 1, Replat of North Orlando 1st and 2nd Additions be denied. Seconded by Weiss. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Andrase, aye; Jacobs, no; Weiss, aye; Davis, absent; Chute, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Jacobs, seconded by Andrase to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Mary T. Norton, City Clerk