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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 08 31 Site Plan Review Board Meeting Minutes TELEPHONE (305) 327-1800 \-\ p \ \ rl ('"l WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA ZIP CODE 32708 Minutes of Site Plan Review Board August 31, 1981 Meeting of the Site Plan Review Board was called to order at 11:00 A.M. for further consideration of the Site Plan of Citgo Gas Station on S.R. 434 between South Fairfax and Devon. Present were: John Govoruhk, Charles Holzman, Jacqueline Koch, Ray Bradshaw, Jack Cooper, Ron Emery, Burt Larsen from Citgo and Jim Wynne, Builder for Citgo. The City Planner stated their main topic was to discuss further the drive- way cuts on S.R. 434. Mr. Larsen stated his company had consulted with D.O.T. and they stated the two driveways already there are permitted entrances, that they are legal, that they have the jurisdiction over them and they can remain. Mr. Larsen said he had previously stated they could go with one entrance, but his company said they want two. The City Planner questioned whether Mr. Larsen had anything in writing from D.O.T. Mr. Larsen said he did not. The City Planner cited a report which stated the greater the number of access points, the greater the probability of accidents. It also stated there is no benefit to the driver from adding a driveway cut. The City Engineer stated he would suggest one of the cuts be restricted to in-only and one further down be restricted to out-only traffic. The City Planner stated sne would agree if people would do as suggested, but did not believe the motorists would pay attention to the sign stating such. The City Planner questioned how drivers would be prevented from making a left turn into the exit. The Building Official stated there is a center lane that is marked off and that if someone turns there, techni- cally they are breaking the law. The Planner stated there is nothing there that says you cannot turn left. The Building Official stated he felt the Site Plan Review Board was going beyond their purpose and did not see where approaches would do any damage. The Planner cited Section 44.23.6 of the Code. The Building Official stated if a hazard exists from this, the Police Department should recommend to D.O.T. that this is causing a problem and they should mark it. The Building Official stated you are not supposed to drive over the slashmarks on the road. The City Planner stated she was informed by D.O.T. that it is not illegal to drive on diagonal crosslines in the State of Florida. She stated the markings in front of the Village Marketplace are incorrect and D.O.T. refuses to remark them. The City Engineer stated D.O.T. put the driveway cuts in as they were widening Hwy. 434 wherever they thought they would be needed in the future. D.O.T. in widening 434 used whatever right-of-ways they could get and wound up with two driving lanes, no room for accel-decel lanes. He Site Plan Review Board Me~ving August 31, 1981 Page Two. stated despite the fact it would be difficult to control the traffic in and out, it would be safer to have the traffic coming in one driveway cut and going out the other if it can so be restricted. The Engineer stated he would like to see the flow of traffic in one direction. The Planner questioned how this would be enforced. The Police Chief stated the law says you will not cross a double yellow line, therefore they issue a ticket. He stated they have not lost a case yet. D.O.T. says there is no problem. The Building Official recommended a suggestive sign such as: "Right Turn Only" be installed on Citgo's property. The City Planner stated she felt the signs would not prevent the motorists from driving as they chose. The Public Works Superintendent questioned whether there had been traffic problems at Cumberland Farms or any other similar site. The Police Chief reported there had not been - most of the accidents had occurred inside, backing up. The Fire Chief stated the City will be faced with further traffic problems as the adjacent property is developed. Mr. Larsen stated they could install low-level lights or a right turn only sign - whatever is necessary. The Building Official stated he felt internal markings were necessary. The City Planner stated if they allowed both driveway cuts at this Site Plan, they would have to allow them in the future and she felt a policy should be followed, citing Dr. Martin's proposed office site, Dr. Monthree's office building as well as the Atrium II building, all of which have no cuts on S.R. 434. It was suggested to require a Enter Only, Exit Only and a Right Turn Only Sign. The City Planner stated the Board could require a grass strip so the driveway cannot be used. The City Engineer stated if any driveways are allowed he felt they should allow two, not one, because it would be more hazardous. A vote was taken to allow two driveways on S.R. 434: Govoruhk, Cooper, Emery and Bradshaw voted aye. A vote was taken to allow one driveway on S.R. 434: Holzman and Koch voted aye. The majority approved two driveways on S.R. 434 at this site. The City Engineer noted the small turning radius and stated D.O.T. would permit a wider sweep in the direction of the traffic to the right. It was suggested that a No Left Turn Sign be r~quired as well as the three others above. The Planner suggested a permanent barrier be required to control the traffic pattern internally. The applicant is to submit revised plans. Suggestion was made to require directional arrows on the pavement as well as painted signs. The City Planner informed Mr. Larsen one more utility waiver was required from Florida Power to vacate the existing 14 foot north-south easement. An indenture needs to be written granting the City a new 14 foot east-west easement along the south boundary. Mr. Michael Alexatos' attorney is to prepare the instrument. a 12 ~c.!<... Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. 6f~Jan Braddock, Recording Secretary.