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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 06 03 Board of Adjustment Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3,1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Greg Smith, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Roll Call Greg Smith, Chairman, present Elizabeth (Harrow) Randall, Vice Chairperson, present Frank Adams, present Fred Kaltenbach, present Thomas Waters, present Also Present Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Request of the Brossier Company for Variances to the Signage Requirements of the Code of Ordinances, Section 20-466(a)(7) to Exceed 32 Square Feet of Copy Area, Section 20-466(d)(4) to Exceed the Sign Height of 14 Feet; Section 20-466(d)(6) to Exceed a Copy Area of 16 Square Feet; and Section 20-466(g)(1)(d) to Allow a Changeable Copy Sign to Exceed 12 Square Feet. The Variances are Being Requested for a TEXACO Station Being Built at 581 East State Road 434 (Intersection of State Road 434 and Hayes Road). Mr. Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator introduced this Agenda Item to the Board, and discussed such matters as building size; signage specifications; and dimensions. The Board and Mr. LeBlanc then discussed what normally was allowed under a Developer's Agreement. There was also discussion about similarities and differences with the new Hess Station on State Road 434. Mr. Robert B. Reese, Jr., 952 Moss Lane, Winter Park, Florida 32789: as the Representative of the Brossier Company, he addressed many of the concerns of the applicant. Mr. Reese spoke of other similar stations along the 434 Corridor, and advised the Board that they had agreed to adding an enhanced landscaping package, and that they were willing to donate valuable property to the City for road widening projects. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 3, 1999 PAGE20F3 Discussion ensued regarding other stations in the area and the signage criteria that they followed. The Board also discussed whether such structures have met or exceeded corridor standards. Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Reese, and members of the Board next discussed such matters as why this problem (which led to the request for a variance) had not been cleared up prior to construction; why the City had granted this company a permit; Developer Agreements; signage; corridor standards; zoning criteria; State Road 434 Corridor standards; and signage heights. Chairman Smith asked if anyone from the community wished to speak. Ken Rahuba, 206 Wade Street, Winter Springs, Florida: was pleased with the plans for beautifying State Road 434 and requested that the City continue with their plans. Antoinette Jardin, J 5 La Vista Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: was concerned with prior construction practices at this particular site, and wanted the pavement restored at the TEXACO site. The Board inquired whether Ms. Jardin's concerns (that she mentioned at the May 24th, 1999 City Commission Meeting) had been taken care of. Mr. LeBlanc elaborated on the progress that had been made thus far. The Board also discussed the masonry wall near Hacienda Village. Darcy Meagher, 7 J 0 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida: was concerned with the width of the planned sign and asked that the City keep to its standards. Ms. Meagher also addressed signage recognition, and asked about the Hess Station's canopy. The Board then discussed the planned size of the lettering on the proposed TEXACO sign, and offered possible signage alternatives for the Brossier Company to consider. "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DENY IT WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CITY WILL ENTER ][NTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT". MOTION BY FRED KALTENBACH. Mr. LeBlanc added, "That's not a definitive thing - that the City will enter into a Development Agreement; but to explore the possibility". BOARD MEMBER KALTENBACH ADDED TO HIS MOTION, "THAT IS WHAT I THINK SHOULD HAPPEN". SECONDED. DISCUSSION. Chairman Smith stated, "My suggestion would be for the applicant to consider, as we move forward here through development and process, that's been suggested by the motion - to look at letter heights of two (2) feet and also on the ground mounted sign; I CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 3,1999 PAGE30F3 personally think that if the applicant would consider, for example, just having three (3) blocks in there, without the large TEXACO Star - but just have a Texaco name at ten (10) inches; "Prime Time" at ten (10) inches; and "Pizza Place Brick Oven" at ten (10) inches, roughly to match the fuel prices - that you would be very close within the requirements as set out forth in the Code here; and that would allow you to go and stay within, roughly close approximation with the Code there". Chairman Smith then added, "That would be my only suggestion - I don't know if the Board would want to consider that as an Amendment, but I'll go ahead and make it". Several other Board Members agreed with Chairman Smith's suggestion. BOARD MEMBER KALTENBACH SAID OF THE AMENDMENT, "I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH IT". SECONDED BY FRANK ADAMS. DISCUSSION. There was further discussion on the size specifications and copy area of the proposed SIgn. VOTE: THOMAS WATERS: AYE; GREG SMITH: AYE; ELIZABETH HARROW: AYE; FRANK ADAMS: AYE; FRED KALTENBACH: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. III. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ISSUES None were discussed. IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Interim City Clerk City of Winter Springs, Florida DOcS/bo ards/ad j ustme/allllm in utes/0603 99. doc NOTE: These minutes were approved at the ~ I { , 1999 Board of Adjustment Meeting.