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MINUTES
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
JUNE 11, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order
This board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Glickman at 8: 17 a.m. in the
Municipal Building, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida.
2. Roll Call
Also Present
Me! Glickman, Chairperson, present
Sally McGinnis, present
Bill Hatfield, absent
Roger Owen, present
Walt Dittmer, present
Tom Grimms, Comm. Development Coord.
3. Approval of the May 14. 1997 RellUlar MeetinJ! Minutes
Motion by Owen, and seconded by McGinnis. Motion carried to approve the minutes as
read.
4. Economic Development Commission MeetinJ! Review
Twelve to fifteen people attended the EDC meeting. A video was played which showed
how a town grew, and the problems the town faced with growth. By the end of the
meeting, some asked what the next step was for the City. There are only about 800
acres left to develop in Winter Springs, and almost half of that is environmentally
sensitive wetlands which cannot be developed. There are possibilities of annexations.
The city needs to open the lines of communication with the Economic Development
Commission in order for them to keep their records updated on the city's available
properties.
Grimms stated that up until 1992 it has sort of been defined in one of the goals of the
future land use element of the comprehensive plan that Winter Springs remains
primarily a residential community, but he would like to see this change. Developing a
little more commercial would help the tax base.
Chairperson Glickman said that the question of how to attract certain businesses was
raised at the meeting. Discussion of impact fees, incentives, and retaining businesses.
McGinnis asked if the city had a business roster (directory). Chairperson Glickman
requested a list of occupational license holders in the city. A suggestion was made to
work in conjunction with the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce.
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Owen informed the members of the Planning and Zoning Board approving the new C-3
"Flex-Space" zoning. Discussion. The Commission will hold the second reading of the
new zoning on July 14, 1997.
Grimms spoke of a four story arts and craft type business to be built next to city hall.
Grimms encouraged the board to give their input to the city manager regarding non-
residential development. In about a year the city will make modifications to the
comprehensive plan, and he again encouraged the members to give their input.
Motion: The Commerce and Industry Development Board supports the creation of a new
C-3 "Flex-Space" commercial zoning.
Motion by Dittmer. Second by McGinnis. Vote: McGinnis, aye; Dittmer, aye; Owen, abstain;
Glickman, aye. Motion carried.
5. Adjournment
Chairperson Glickman adjourned the meeting at 9: 10 a.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Martha Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk