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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 04 06 Board of Adjustment Regular Minutes BOARD OF ADJUS1MENT MINUTES April 6, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Harry Reid, Vice-Chairman, Present James Greene, Chairman, Present Terri Donnelly, Present John Nystrom, Present Seat 5 - Vacant CITY OFFICIAL: D. LeBlanc, Land Dev. Coordinator Approval of Minutes of February 2, 1989: Greene asked if there was any objections or comments of the minutes of February 2, 1989. Nystrom stated that he had voted no on the request of Killerarn Construction. The tape will be reviewed on this i tern. Greene stated that if there are no other questions or connnents on the minutes then they will stand approved as submitted. Chairman Greene read a letter from the Fire Department which stated the occupancy for the chambers is 150. Request of Amerada Hess for a Variance to Section 5-113 (k) (2), of the Code, to Allow a Sign Greater Than 14 Foot in Height and to Exceed Thirty-Two (32) Square Feet Copy Area. The Property is Located at the Intersection of State Road 17-92 and 419, This Property is Zoned C-2 (General Connnercial and Industrial District): LeBlanc gave his presentation. He stated that the Board has received his letter and documents pertaining to this item. He stated that Mr. Tom Hartman, representative of Amerada Hess, and Ms. Gloria Lockridge, Attorney, representing Amerada Hess. Greene asked how large the parcel of property is and how it came into the City of Winter Springs. LeBlanc stated that he didn't knCM how large it is and how it became an island into the City. Hartman stated that he didn't know how this property came into the City. Lockridge stated that this is an unusual situation as this piece of property is in the City of Winter Springs and the surrounding property is in the County. She stated that other signs in the area are larger than the size allowable in the City of Winter Springs. There was question on the signs in the area. It was determined that are a number of large signs and a billboard are in the innnediate area. Greene asked how much in excess of the existing sign code is the applicant asking for. Lockridge stated that the existing Code states 14 feet in height, and they are asking for 20 feet in height, and the copy area of the existing Code is 32 feet and they are asking for 40 feet. Board of Adjustment Minutes April 6, 1989 Page 2 Greene asked about how many signs are allCMed. LeBlanc stated the applicant is asking for two signs. One to face 17-92 and one to face 419. Reid asked about the house on the property. Lockridge stated that the house will be taken out. Greene asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the request. There was no one present to speak for or against the request. Reid asked about landscaping. Hartman stated that there will be bushes and trees along the side and back of the property. He also stated there are some trees on the property but because there is a four foot elevation difference , they may not be able to save the trees, if this is the case, they will replace thern. LeBlanc stated that the landscaping will be addressed at the Site Plan Review. Reid moved to approve the request, limited to the two signs requested, and not to exceed any existing County ordinances and rules and subject to any future changes on those rules with the other signs in the area. Seconded by Nystran. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. Request of American Pioneer Savings Bank for a Variance to Section 14-122 (d) of the Code (as stated in paragraph 11 of Ordinance No. 444), to Allow Two (2) Wet-Bottom Ponds to Serve as Retention/Detention Ponds. The Ponds Will Be Located on the Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course and Will Serve as Water Hazards for Holes 15 and 16. The Property is Zoned Planned Unit Development: LeBlanc gave his presentation. He stated that the Board has received the documents pertaining to this request. He also stated that he was requested by the Chairman of the Board to check with the City Engineer as to why these changed to dry bottom ponds. LeBlanc stated that the City Engineer stated that it is possible, in the future, that the City will be mandated to take over the stormwater managernent system. It is much better maintenance for a dry bottom pond. There has been some problems wi th wet-bottom ponds in Oak Forest. LeBlanc also stated that the City Engineer said that these ponds in question will be maintained by the Golf Course, the City Engineer has no problems with having these ponds be wet-bot tan , but the City Engineer would have the final say as to the spacing of the ponds and the property lines. LeBlanc stated that Mr. Seemore and Mr. Blunt are present to speak for the request. Greene stated that the Board has received a copy of a letter-of-agreernent between American Pioneer and the Country Club agreeing to do this and after the letter of agreement the City has passed a rule to allow only dry-bottom drainage areas. Therefore, the developer has started in action and the Ci ty has changed the rule, they are asking that they are allowed to continue their action to construct wet-bottom ponds. Board of Adjustment Minutes April 6, 1989 Page 3 Blunt stated that the ponds would be located between holes 15 and 16. The ponds will be built as far away fran the property lines as possible, and will be heavily landscaped. Greene asked about the depth of the ponds. Blunt stated that they will be six feet in depth. Blunt also stated that the closest point from the property lines will be fifty feet. The ponds are strictly for stormwater. Greene stated that if the slope is steeper than 4 to 1 then the ponds need to be fenced. Blunt stated that this land is a permanent easement covering the two ponds and the drainage across. It will be a natural amenity. Greene asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the request. Richard Connif spoke on the request. Donnelly moved to approve the request. Seconded by Reid. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Respectfully SUbmitted, ~~#~ Margo ~pkins, Recording Secretary Board of Adjustment