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Home My WebLink About2004 05 10 Regular 501 COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 501 Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X May 10~ 2004 Meeting ~ j/Y Mgr. I Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The Community Development Department requests the City Commission consider interpreting the C-2 permitted uses, Section 20-252 ofthe City Code, provisions to allow coffee roasting and distributing as a permitted use. PURPOSE: The purpose ofthis agenda item is for the City Commission to provide an interpretation of the City Code to include coffee roasting and distribution, a use that appears to staffto fit within the parameters of the existing pemlissible uses in the C-2 zoning district (e.g. (5) wholesale bakery, (12) feed stores, (15) wholesale grocers, and (31) wholesale meat and produce distributors). APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Sections 20-251 & 20-252 [City Code] CONSIDERATIONS: An applicant proposes to locate a coffee roasting and distributing operation within the City's C- 2 zoning district. In discussing their proposal with the DRC, they noted that they are similar to a wholesale bakery (Section 20 - 252 permissible use # 5), but without the problems associated with bakeries. The applicant states that neither rodents nor insects are attracted to coffee, in contrast to bakery spillage and waste. Coffee beans come to the facilities in a washed condition, I May 10,2004 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 50 I Page 2 are baked, ground, packaged, and distributed wholesale. Both bakeries and coffee roasting emit an aroma that most people find pleasant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Commission interpret the existing permitted uses language addressing wholesale bakeries to include coffee roasting, grinding, and distribution. This recommendation is subject to the City Attorney's review and approval for consistency with applicable law. COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENTS: A "First Roasters of Central Florida" 2 Coffee Descriptions: Alianza Estate. Nicaragua: This is a mild, almost sweet coffee with a good body, light acidity and excellent aroma. Doka Estate Coffe'e. Costa Rica: Considered by many experts one of the best. from Costa Rica, good acidity, well balanced body, a touch of wineness and a superb aroma and bouquet. Lerida Estate Coffee. Panama: One of the best kept secrets in the world of coffee are the coffees from Panama. This particular Estate stands out as one of the best coffees in the w~r1d with its superb acidity, excel- lent body, unsurpassed bouquet a unique nutty taste combine with a hint of floral taste makes this coffee one in a league of its own. Boutet Estate Coffee. Panama. This estate coffee is grown at high altitude, around 3500 ft above sea level. It is described as having good body, medium acidity, ;:;weet cup. An excellent coffee for darker roasts due to its unsurpassed sweetness and deli- cate aroma. Dos Marias Estate Coffee. Guatemala. This wonderfully processed coffee is one of the top coffees out of Guatemala. Its wineness and excellent aroma m~ke this coffee an unique experience, Dos Marias is a blend of good body and unique bouquet. Kotowa Estate Coffee. Panama, grown between 4200 and 5000 ft above sea level, it is a mild aromatic coffee with well bal- anced acidity, sweet cup and a touch of wineness. Kauaii Estate. Hawaii. US. . this coffee from the northernmost island of the Hawaiian chain has an unique blend of sweetness and mild bouquet. The mildness and lite body makes this coffee an excellent choice for darker roasts. Don Bosco Estate. Panama. this is coffee grown at 5,500 ft above sea level on volcanic soils. Under this conditions, this coffee have medium acidity, well balance body, excellent bouquet and winey taste. Origin Coffees Colombia Supremo. Colombian coffees are mown for their softness, sweetness and aroma The mild acidity and good body make it a good blender and an excellent cup by itself. Kenya AA ,this coffee is considered the top coffee in the world as an origin coffee. Excellent acidity, medium body, superb aroma and winey taste. Tanzania Kilimanjaro, this is a milder version of the Kenya AA, acidity is not as high but its fuller'body makes this coffee an enjoyable one. Ethiopian Harrare. famous for its spiciness and unique chocolaty taste. Its winey taste and excellent body compliments this coffee. Sumatra Mandhelin. the outstanding qualities of this coffee are its unsurpassed body and unique nutty and fruity notes. Indonesia Java. Java coffees are known for their good acidity and medium body, sweet taste and aroma. A rare combination of charac- teristics found also in Sumatras and Central Americas. OVER 250 FLAVOR SELECTIONS IN REGU- LAR AND DECAFFEINATED first Qoasters of Central Florida Proudly serviog r10rida sioce 1988 > ~ ~ > ~ == ~ ~ ~ ~ > 1220 Atlanta Avenue, Orlando, florida 32806 (407) 839-1881; fax (407) 245-7834 Blends and Roasts House Premium Blend. Continental Roast: this is a blend of coffees from Kenya, Sumatra, Central and South America. It is mild but yet with a combination of the full body of the Sumatran, the acidity and wineness of the Kenyans and Central Americans and the aroma of the Colombians. . Special Blend. Continental Roast: a blend of Central and South American coffee. Well balanced body, good acidity, well balanced bouquet and wineness. Dinner Blend: a blend of roasts. Special Blend Coffee roasted to a'Continental Roast blended with Special Blend roasted to a Dark European Roast, for a fuller body. European Roast.Espresso: a blend of Central and South American beans roasted to a light blond Espresso roast. Excellent for Espresso drinks. American Espresso: A traditional west coast dark roast. This Central and South American beans are roasted to a deep dark brown. It is best for Cappuccinos and Lattes. French Roast: This medium roast European Espresso is a blend of Central and South American Beans, Roasted to a medium brown European Roast. It makes an excellent espresso and a superb Cappuccinos and Lattes. Italian Espresso: This is a blend of Central American and Brazilian beans roasted to a blond lite European Roast. Its crema is unsurpassed. A partial list of products to suplement our coffee Harney & Sons Specialty Teas Iced Tea Blends, Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Black Flavoring Syrups: Monin and San Marino Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans Swizzle Sticks Carolina Flavored Hot Cocoa Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Cappuccino Toppings A brief history about a family tradition Coffee has been a tradition in the Lamastus Family for more than 70 years, three generations. Robert Lamastus, born in Kentucky, was part of the many people that went to Panama to work in the construction of the Canal. He fell in love with the land and the hills and bought a prop- erty in Boquete in 1915. After retirement from the Canal, My Lamastus, turned the land into a coffee plantation. His wife continued with the plantation after his passing. In the 30's she began exporting coffee to United States. Today, Thatcher Lamastus and his sons, Leonard included, continue to produce coffee in the same tradition. Improving the quality and increas- ing the production. First Roasters of Central Florida cO'uld very well be the only, or one of the few corporations imlolved in all phases of the .coffee industry. Growing, Exporting, Roasting and Coffee Service. Date: 051004 The following Document was provided by the Applicant on 05/10/04 during the discussion of Regular "501" ~ "" .~ " ~, ",~ 1..<_..- ~ '",~ Pirst qwasters of Centra{ pforitfa Phone (407) 839-1881 Fax (407) 245-7834 First Roasters of Central Florida has been roasting coffee in Orlando for the past 17 years specializing in gourmet and specialty coffee; however our experience has been a family tradition since my grandfather started a coffee plantation in 1915, he was succeeded by my grandmother, and then by my father, who is still involved today in daily operations. Our customers include, Disney World, Bailey's Coffee Service, Diplomat Coffee, Paradise Bakeries & Cafes, Maison & Jardin Restaurant and.a long list of other fine establishments in the Central Florida area; for whom we roast and package according to their individual requirements. In lieu of increase business in the past 3 years, we are expanding our operations with new and state of the art processing equipment, in order to supply the increasing demand and to provide consistency in our products. This new investment boasts our roasting capacity to over 500,000 pounds of coffee per month. Our plans are to move our operations from downtown Orlando to Winter Springs to a large warehouse that includes a showroom and coffee bar. This will allow us to supply the Central Florida market with the latest espresso machines and brewing equipment. This convenient building located at 863 HWY 17-92 in Winter Springs gives us enough room to install our new roasting and packaging equipment, and a place for our customers to relax and enjoy our specialty coffees. Leonard Lamastus President 1220 Atlanta Avenue, Orlando FI32806 lamastus@buycoffee.com The process begin with a selection of quality beans The whole process is continuously monitored Each Roasted Batch is Carefully Controlled ~. Grinder Model 777 E Granulizer Automatic Packing Equipment .. At the end the customer will be confident to enjoy the best coffee I, '~ ~" .-~~ :>:~1~~ i ~" 1"'- J~', fl.')" -~'(;~. '",~" '._ i "~':""<i<' ;~~< ~~"' ~:c.:,::f:: ,,-d.'~9ili . (~, ...""j .,:-' "", ~. :) ?~ ,~i::{ ," '~~hziii::,.. ..\ ~ ..g' We pack Private Labels New Facilities at 863 Highway 17-92 Longwood, Florida New Automatic Roaster to Improve Quality and Efficiency 1:'<""" ...".". ..; .. ","' .-, 1;'-... r~ .:4 New Packing Equipment