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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 06 04 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Minutes r MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LPA JUNE 4, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This Board meeting was called to order by Chairman Fernandez at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers (1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida). The Pledge of Allegiance followed. ROLL CALL ALSO PRESENT Art Hoffmann, absent Tom Grimms, Community Development Coordinator Gene Lein, present Bill Fernandez, Chairman, present Tom Brown, present Carl Stephens, absent Chairman Fernandez acknowledged that Hoffmann and Stephens informed the Clerk's office of their absence prior to the meeting. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 2. 1997 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LPA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Page 3, first paragraph, fourth line reads: Brown said that a lot of these questions could be strained out. Correction: Brown said that a lot of these questions could be straightened out. r Motion by Brown; Second by Lein; Motion carried to approve the minutes. II. REGULAR AGENDA A) PROPOSED R-3 FLEX-SPACE COItfM'ERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (REZ-S-97) Grimms read from the staff report. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend disapproval. Chairman Fernandez questioned members as to ex-parte communications; the members did not have any conflicts. The Chair also related Grimms' qualifications to the applicant. Grimms, by the request of the Chair, provided the qualifications of Don LeBlanc, Land Management Specialist. Grimms answered Chairman Fernandez by stating that the facts within the staff report are true and correct to the best of his knowledge. Roger Owen, Owner/Applicant, shared his credentials. He explained that a heavy duty manufacturing firm could be located within the Winter Springs Industrial Park, but most are owner occupied wholesale businesses which he feels is good, clean business. Economics have shown that the property on Moss Road doesn't warrant the C-I zoning. Grimms said he observed that both office buildings had vacancies. Owen said that he wants to propose the beginning of a "flex-space" zoning in Winter Springs. With regards to Grimms' objections to the proposal, Owen stated that the occupants in the Winter Springs Industrial Park conduct their business during the day; and there has yet to be a chemical fire in the Park. The businesses in the "flex-space" will be more concerned about damages caused by residents than the residents will be concerned about "flex-space". 1""" Another objection was "spot zoning". Owen said that he sees other areas within the city that are zoned C-2 which could be changed immediately to the "flex-space". He added, the property has sat 5 or 6 years vacant; a developer is not going to want to put in office space or retail when he sees two office buildings across the street under forclosure. r MlNU1'ES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JUNE 4, 1997 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE20F2 Grimms said that the nuisance to residents issue could be dealt with by an agreement between the Commission and the developer. Owen said his request is to make the "flex-space" as C-2, and move the present C-2 up to a C-3 so there is a graduated level. There are a number of cities that have three (3) categories of zoning. Grimms said that he notified the surrounding multi-family complex properties, and received only one response. The lady who responded said that it wouldn't be too bad because then the tall weeds could be taken care of. Owen has purchased one lot, Associate Design and Construction (who built all of the buildings in the Industrial Park) bought three lots, and the lender who forclosed on Munizzi has two or three other lots. They all want to create a property owners association so that the property is maintained properly. r" Chairman Fernandez said that the "flex-space" category is a classification that could benefit the entire city. Discussion of other areas within the city that could be designated "flex-space". Motion: The Planning and Zoning Board recommends consideration of a new zoning classification tentatively designated C-3 "Flex-Space" Commercial District as presented by staff with input from the applicant, and that nuisances be regulated by a developer agreement, and that this new zoning be applied city wide not just for this site. Motion by Brown. Second by Lein. Vote: Fernandez, aye; Lein, aye; Brown, aye. Motion passed. Motion: Assuming that the city would approve the new zoning classification, the Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval that this specific 3.79 acre site be given this new classification. Motion by Brown. Second by Lein. Vote: Brown, aye; Fernandez, aye; Lein, aye. Motion passed. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Rule and Procedures The Board made a recommendation to the City Commission that the landfill permit issue be reviewed by staff. Grimms said he would bring the issue up to the City Manager. August Agenda-Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman The Chair stated that the three members whose terms will be expiring are willing to selVe another term. IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Fernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Minutes Submitted by: Martha Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk r-