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Home My WebLink About1982 04 01 Board of Adjustment Regular Minutes ,-... ~ ~ BOAhv OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS APRIL 1, 1982 Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Ellen Weiss. The pledge of allegiance was led by William Jacobs. There was a moment of silent prayer. ROLL CALL: CITY: OFFICIALS: Harry Reid, present Ted Holz, present William Jacobs, present Al Davis, present Ellen Weiss, present Jacqueline Koch Richard Rozansky APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 1982: Davis moved to approve the minutes of March 4, 1982. Seconded by Jacobs. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. REQUEST OF CHEMICAL ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE SALE OF GASOLINE AND SALE OF GROCERIES IN ZONE C-2 ON THE NORTH SIDE OF S.R. 419 WHERE NORTH EDGEMON AVE. JOINS S.R. 419. The City Planner pointed out the location and stated the property has already gone through a preliminary engineering approval for a development as Winter Springs Industrial Park. She stated the application pertains to the westernmost lots in this industrial park. Davis asked the relationship between this parcel and the one approved for the multi-family dwellings. Ms. Koch stated this is the same property and that the prospective builders of the condominiums cancelled their interest in the property. The City Planner stated the lots would be owned fee-simple with a common responsibility for the road. Mr. Tom Binford, applicant, was sworn in and stated the sewer and water is not on site at this time, but that they are bringing water over and it has been approved by NOWSCO. Mr. Binford stated it would be agreeable if the Board were to dictate that this request is applicable only to the northwesterlymost parcel (lots 1 and 2). Mr. Binford stated they are also putting in accel-decel lanes to the entryway to the industrial park. He stated D.O.T. felt the less number of curb cuts the safer. Originally five entryways were planned - they are now down to one. The applicant stated plans are to have the curb cut coincide with Edgemon Avenue in view of the fact that a traffic light will probably be installed in the future at that intersection. Reid asked what type of convenient store was planned. Mr. Binford stated he did not know at this time. Weiss asked from a speculative point how many pumps he had in mind. Mr. Binford stated he did not see how the market could warrant anymore than two pumps, but that they would abide by the State and City regulations. There was no one to speak for or against the request. There was discussion on a sidewalk. Jacobs moved to approve the request of Chemical Enterprises, Inc. as submitted. Seconded by Holz. Jacobs stated since this is zoned C-2 and located on 419 and zoned for industrial that he did not think there was a problem with a convenient store since it is not located near a residential area. Holz stated he felt this was a valid request for the location proposed. Weiss stated she agreed. Vote on the motion: All aye. Motion carried. REQUEST OF STEVEN L. LOGUE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A WORM FARM, A CYPRESS MULCHING OPERATION AND A GARBAGE COMPANY, IN ZONE C-2 AT THE WEST END OF OLD SANFORD-OVIEDO HIGHWAY (NORTH SIDE OF S.R. 419 WHERE N. EDGEMON AVE. JOINS S.R. 419). The City Planner pointed out that the request is for three specific businesses and suggested they each be handled separately. Ms. Koch stated she is not aware of any problem that might be associated with these businesses. She stated the property is located northeast of the railroad tracks. Mr. Steven L. Logue, \, ~, I""'"" r'\ _, Board of Adjustment Meeting April 1, 1982 Page Two. 317 Pineview St., Altamonte Springs, was sworn in and stated they planned to grow worms under the power line. Weiss questioned whether he planned to park the trucks only and not to operate a garbage company. Mr. Logue stated Better Garbage Service is the name of the company and they operate in the county and the City of Lake Mary and this is where they would operate out of. Mr. Logue stated it would be a rare occasion to have a truck come in with a piece of a load (if it breaks down). Mr. Logue stated the mulch would be delivered to the customers normally. The worms would mostly be handled in the same manner, selling to sporting good stores. Davis asked if this location would be used as a transfer station. Mr. Logue stated it would not. Weiss asked if this location would maintain a garage. Mr. Logue stated they would have their service work done by a mechanic which would be hired once a I week. The heavier work wo~d be sent out. Holz questioned their plans for an office. Mr. Logue stated the 10 X 16 office they have now will suffice. He stated it is on 2 X 6 skids, a pre-fab building which is aluminum. Holz questioned the disposal of oil. Mr. Logue stated they have 55-gal. drums into which the oil is placed. There would be no dumping of the oil. Weiss asked whether there would be any gas pumps located on the site. Mr. Logue stated there would not be. Mr. Walter Hoffman, 212 Timber Cove Circle, Longwood, was sworn in and stated he is an adjoining property owner, one lot removed in the industrial center. He stated he had no objections to the request as long as the worms were not used to consume anything that resembles garbage. He stated he had no objection to the parking of the trucks. Mr. Logue stated he had no such plans. The City Planner asked for a more specific explanation of the mulching process in view of the code prohibiting any business which would cause noxious fumes/gases. Mr. Logue stated as far as the garbage trucks are con- cerned they try to keep them clean with a steam cleaner. The mulching operation does create a dust which they control with screens. Weiss questioned the hours proposed for each business and the days of operation. Mr. Logue stated the garbage company would be starting about 5:30. Since the mulching operation i:;; loud, they would not start until 8 :00 and probably be a five-day' 'Work week. Jacobs moved to approve the request of the applicant in refernce to the worm farm as :;;ubmittedto include wholesale/retail. Seconded by Reid. Vote: All aye. Motion carried, Jacobs moved to approve the cypress mulching operation for' wholesale/retail as s,ub.... IIlitted to be limited to normal business hours. Seconded b~ Reid. Discussion. Motion and second were withdrawn. Jacobs moved to approve the req,ue:;;t of the applicant to operate a cypress mulching operation during normal business hours, that they do not grind garbage for worms or anyother reason, and that they cont;r;ol the dust resulting from the mulching. Davis seconded. Vote: All aye, Motion carried. Jacobs moved to approve the request of the applicant to operate a garbage company for the repairs, maintenance and parking of garbage trucks as re~uested providing storage of garbage on the site is not allowed beyond 24 hours, not to include cheIIlical waste. Seconded by Holz. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. REQUEST OF ARNSTAN CORPORATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESS AT 1203 WEST S.R. 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708, TRADING IN LOCKS, KEYS, DOORS, SAFES, RELATED HARDWARE, ALARM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS, SERVICE AND REPAIRS THERETO. The City Planner stated we have a commercial duplex on the south. si.de of S.R. 434 as you approach 17-92. The east half is a dry-cleaners which this Board approved last year. The application is for this business in the west half of that existing commercial duplex. Weiss questioned the owner of the complex. Ms. Koch. stated Mr. Douglas McDuffie is the owner. Ms. Koch stated she does have a letter from the owner. There was discus sion on the parking. Mr. Apter, Pres. of Arnstan Corp., 195 Largo Vista Blvd., Casselberry, was present. The Chairman swore Mr. Apter in and he stated they have provisions in their lease to provide for four parking spaces. He feels these will be more than adequate. There was no one to speak for \;. . ., r", ""'" Board of Adjustment Meeting April 1, 1982 Page Three. or against the request. Jacobs moved to approve the request of Arnstan Corp. as submitted. Seconded by Reid. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. The Chairman reminded the applicant of the appeal process. Weiss stated she would appoint Reid as Parliamentarian. He will be in charge of Roberts Rule of Order. She reminded the Board of Mr. Alexatos' appeal to the City Commission, wherein their decision was upheld. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CJ::: BrrJ:::JJ&ck Recording Secretary. ~