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06/15/1993 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1993 - 2:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Members Present: Chairman Hamilton, Messrs. Bickerstaffe, Carassas, Mazur, Merriam, and Savage Members Excused: Ms. Martin Also present: Scott Shuford, Planning Manager Etim Udoh, Planner I Vickie Davenport, Recording Secretary ITEM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Mr. Savage, and seconded by Mr. Carassas to approve the amended minutes of June 1, 1993. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION, DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS: Continued from 06-01-93 A. Lots 1-3, and one half of vacated alley on S and Lots 4-6 and vacated alley between, Blk 4, Wallace's Addn, (509 Pine St), Dimmitt Car Leasing, Inc., (United Auto Painting & Body Center), CU 93-31 Request - to permit vehicle service; detailing and body work Zoned - CG (General Commercial) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. A request for a continuance was made by the applicant, in writing, to have time to get the revised site plans in. Before a motion was made regarding the continuance, the Chairman permitted the citizens that were present to speak to this item. Mr. Mazur declared conflict with this item and did not participate in the discussion or vote. There were no persons present to speak in favor of this request. The following persons appeared to speak in opposition to the above request. Mr. Stewart Whitehouse, Sr., 603 Turner Street, was present. Mr. Whitehouse read a prepared statement regarding his business at this address and stated that he was present at the last meeting also for this item. He also presented a petition to the board to be put in the records regarding this request. Mr. Larry Matlock, 610 Harold Ct., was present. He was concerned that Dimmitt was permitted a continuance of this request and that he would keep coming back as long as the board allowed this item to be continued. Mr. Matlock is strongly against this business, and urged the board members to deny this request. Helen Dexter, 610 and 612 E. Druid Road & 609 and 611 Pine Street, was present. She stated that she hoped this could continue to be a nice residential, commercial area. Horace Mayhew, 605 Pine St., was present. Mr. Mayhew stated that painting of cars at 510 Pine Street has been going on for about a year. He stated that he has called numerous people without any assistance. He wanted to know of someone to contact and have them come out and see what is going on. Mr. Shuford told him that he would contact him. Dr. Hammesfahr, 600 E. Druid Road., was present. He stated that he was concerned about his practice, where his patients come for testing. Dr. Hammesfahr stated that he has about 1,000 patients and that this year he would probably double or triple that amount, but if this request gets passed, he would have to move his practice because of the noise and odor. Sue Mayhew, 605 Pine St., was present. She stated that people from the County Environmental office had come out because of the old vehicles leaking fluids into the ground. A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded by Mr. Merriam, to continue this item until the July 13th meeting. Motion carried 5 to 0, with 1 abstention. C. CONDITIONAL USES: 1. M&B 32.01 & 32.02, Sec. 17-29-16, (20505 US 19 N, Suite 2, Clearwater Mall), Aubrey MacLean, TRE, Clearwater Trust, (Bay Restaurant Management, Inc/Fat Tuesday), CU 93-32 Request - to permit on-premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor (new license) Zoned - CC (Commercial Center) and OL (Limited Office) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant, Wes Turner, 5017-A W. Laurel St., Suite #3, Tampa 33607, was present. He stated he is the president of Bay Restaurant Management and also the franchisee for this area for Fat Tuesday's. It is a bar/restaurant concept, there are eight in Florida, one of which is in Tampa. He is the operator of the one in Tampa, which has been open since August 1992. There were no persons present to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded by Mr. Carassas, to approve this request subject to the following conditions: 1) The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months of the date of this public hearing; 2) The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to consumption on premises with no package sales; and 3) The applicant shall obtain the necessary alcoholic beverage separation distance variance from the City Commission. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). 2. Lot 3 and part of Lot 2, Block B, John R. Davey Sub., (421 Cleveland St), Terry Tsafatinos, (Elba, Inc/Greek Pavilion Restaurant), CU 93-33 Request - to permit on-premise consumption of beer and wine (business ownership change) Zoned - UC(C) (Urban Center Core) Mr. Udoh gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant, George Christodoulakis, 421 Cleveland St., was present. He stated there would be no changes made in running the restaurant. Pro: Terry Tsafatinos, 667 Snug Island, was present. He was the previous owner of the restaurant, and did real good when his patrons had available parking. His concerns regarding the county parking in the old Fortune Bank Building and the parking on Cleveland Street were discussed. There were no persons present to speak in opposition of this request. A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded by Mr. Mazur, to approve this request subject to the following conditions: 1) The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this public hearing; and 2) The sale of alcoholic beverages shall be restricted to consumption on premises with no package sales. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). 3. Lot 2, Gulf to Bay Shopping Center, (1675 Gulf to Bay Blvd), Waldrest Associates Ltd. Partnership, (Montreal Grill, Inc./Giorgios Restaurant), CU 93-34 Request - to permit on-premise consumption of beer, wine, and liquor (new license) Zoned - CC (Commercial Center) Mr. Udoh gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Mr. Carassas stated he had a conflict with this item and did not participate in discussion or vote. Applicant's representative, Andrew Wiezcorkowski, was present. He is with James A. Staack, P.A. He stated that the staff report is incorrect in stating the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; it should read "to midnight". There were no persons to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. A motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded by Mr. Mazur, to approve this request subject to the following condition: The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months of the date of this public hearing. Motion carried 5 to 0, with one abstention. 4. Lot 1, Campus Walk Sub., (2571 Drew Street), Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Colorado's Steak House of Drew, Inc/Colorado's Steak House), CU 93-35 Request - to permit on-premise consumption of beer, wine and liquor (new license) Zoned - CH (Highway Commercial) Mr. Udoh gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant, Larry Terrell, 7808 Ontario Street Circle, Sarasota, Fla., stated he was the president of Colorado's Steak House. He stated this is a family restaurant, and that they serve 80% food and 20% liquor. Mr. Terrell stated that there would be very few changes, in that they would separate out an area for a small bar inside the dining room. He has an experienced manager that will be managing this location. There were no persons present to speak in favor of or in opposition of this request. A motion was made by Mr. Merriam, and seconded by Mr. Savage, to approve this request subject to the following condition: The requisite occupational license shall be obtained within six months from the date of this public hearing. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). D. ANNEXATION, ZONING, LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT AMENDMENT, AND LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY REVIEW: REQUESTS FOR ANNEXATION, LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS: 1. M&B 34.27 and part of M&B 34.35, Sec. 1-29-15 and part of M&B 21.01 of Sec. 12-29-15, (End of Calumet Street), Instrument Transformers, Inc., A 93-06 & LUP 93-08 LUP: From Unclassified to Industrial ZONE: IL (Limited Industrial) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant's representative, Mr. Johnson, was present. Discussion regarding the expansion and how many people would be employed ensued. There were no persons present to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Recommended the City Commission approve the request for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Industrial, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Limited Industrial (motion made by Mr. Carassas, and seconded by Mr. Savage). Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). 2. Lots 8 & 9, Hill-Top Subd., (2633 Harbor Circle), Glen & Barbara K. McNeill, A93-09 & LUP 93-14 LUP: From Unclassified to Residential/Office/Retail ZONE: CG (General Commercial) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant's representative, Tim Dexter, 400 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, was present. He stated he is the contractor who is going to add onto the building. It will be 30' x 30' building used as a detail shop. There were no persons present to speak in favor of or in opposition to this request. Recommended the City Commission approve the request for Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Residential/Office/Retail, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to General Commercial (motion made by Mr. Carassas, and seconded by Mr. Bickerstaffe). Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS Chairman Hamilton stated he thought it was interesting that the gentleman from the Greek Pavilion Restaurant item stated how good his business was when he had convenient parking for his patrons, but that such parking was not necessarily on Cleveland Street. F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Mr. Shuford discussed the memo they received regarding a new proposed staff report form. Mr. Shuford would like to know their opinion next meeting. G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS A question from the board was raised regarding what was the hold up providing access to the new parking lot created at the site of the building torn down on Cleveland. Mr. Shuford stated that it could be the permits from DOT, but promised to report to them next meeting on this. Another board question regarding getting a cross-parking approval to use the back part of the county building (old Fortune Building) was discussed. Mr. Shuford stated he prepared a letter to the County Administrator Manager, Fred Marquis, and Mr. Shuford stated he would find out what the response was to this letter and report back his findings. Discussion regarding beach parking ensued. Adjournment: 3:10 p.m.