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10/05/1993 MINUTES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1993 - 2:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Members Present: Chairman Hamilton, Messrs. Bickerstaffe, Carassas (2:05), Mazur, Merriam, Savage, Ms. Martin (2:05) Also present: Scott Shuford, Central Permitting Director Sandra Glatthorn, Senior Planner Vickie Davenport, Recording Secretary ITEM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 14, 1993, were approved unanimously (5 to 0). Motion was made by Mr. Merriam and seconded by Mr. Savage. B. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION, DEFERRED AND CONTINUED ITEMS: Continued from 09/14/93 1. Part of Lots 6 & 7, Hill-Top Sub, (2615 Sunset Point Rd), U-Haul Co of West Coast of Florida, Inc./Charlie Kitchin, CU 93-47 Request - to permit indoor storage and/or warehousing; a mini-warehouse Zoned - CG (General Commercial) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Motion was made by Mr. Mazur and seconded by Mr. Savage, to continue this item to the October 19, 1993 meeting to allow the applicant time to submit a revised site plan. Motion carried unanimously (5 to 0). Continued from 9/14/93 2. M&B 14.11, Sec. 18-29-16, (20866 US 19 N), Russell Dilley Jr TRE & Barbara J. Dilley TRE, Dilley Family Trust/Club Personality, Inc., (Personality's), CU 93-57 Request - to permit on-premise consumption of beer and wine (new license) Zoned - CH (Highway Commercial) Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Discussion between the Board and Mr. Shuford regarding parking spaces that Mr. Pat's Restaurant is going to lease to Personalities ensued. Mr. Shuford stated he was not considering these spaces to meet the City Code requirements, since it deals with valet parking. Distance between patron and dancers was discussed. Applicant, Gregg Rose, 3455 Countryside Blvd., was present. He stated there would be no contact between patron and dancers. Mr. Rose stated he is going to be on site to make sure the operation runs smoothly. He stated again that he has experienced managers to run the operation. In response to a question, he stated that since Personalities is not the employer, the dancers need their own occupational licenses. Discussion regarding valet parking ensued. Mr. Rose was asked how the cars are going to get back without going out and around on Old Coachman and Drew. Mr. Shuford stated they need to get a long term agreement for the valet parking if the 20 spaces were to be considered as required parking. The following persons were present to speak in favor of this item. Russell Dilley, Jr., owner of property, 2870 Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor, was present. He stated that no one should put the blame on a new owner of a business because of the problems of the past owner. Mr. Dilley stated that experience comes with time, and that everyone should be given a chance. Sharon Edwards, manager, 107 Windward Place, Oldsmar, was present. She stated her 7 years experience, and that she has been trained three times by the Florida ALE under the responsible vendor program. Ms. Edwards stated she is looking forward to working with Mr. Rose, because he has the rules written down that the girls have to go by or they will be gone. There were no persons present to speak in opposition to this item. Motion was made by Mr. Bickerstaffe, and seconded (for discussion) by Mr. Carassas, to approve this request with an additional condition added regarding having an experienced manager on premises at all times. Discussion regarding the parking ensued. A roll call and second vote was done, with a motion by Mr. Bickerstaffe and seconded by Ms. Martin regarding the approval of this request as stated above. "AYES" - Hamilton, Bickerstaffe, and Martin "NAYS" - Merriam, Savage, Carassas, and Mazur Motion was defeated 4 to 3. Mr. Shuford stated that he would like the board members to take action to formally deny the request with the members who are voting against stating their reasons for denial. Mr. Merriam made a motion to DENY this request, and it was seconded by Mr. Savage. Those voting IN FAVOR of the DENIAL voted "aye": Merriam, Savage, Carassas and Mazur. Those voting AGAINST the denial voted "nay": Hamilton, Bickerstaffe, and Martin. Reason for denial: Merriam standard #6: use compatible with surrounding area and not imposing excessive burden or have a substantial negative impact on surrounding or adjacent uses or on community facilities or services. Mr. Savage: same. Mr. Carassas: same reason. Mr. Mazur: same reason. Continued from 9/14/93 3. Parcel A - Lots 3-10, 15 & 16, Blk B, Westover Subdivision, (1260-1266 Bay Parkway, 300-322 Watkins Road, 311 & 317 Pinellas Street); Parcel B - Lots 12-14, Blk B, Westover Subdivision, (1263 Waters Avenue and 301-309 Pinellas Street) and Lot 4, Barnes Sub, (Morton Plant Hospital Assn, Inc/Leonard & Gilotte), Z 93-11; LUP 93-28 Parcel A - LUP: From Residential/Office to Institutional ZONE: From OL (Limited Office) to proposed Public/Semi-Public Planning District Parcel B - LUP: From Public/Semi-Public to proposed Public/Semi-Public Planning District Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Mr. Shuford stated he had to leave the meeting early and that Mrs. Glatthorn would continue for him. Mr. Bickerstaffe also had to leave the meeting early. Mr. Mazur stated "conflict of interest" and will not be participating in the discussion or voting on this item. Applicant representative, Mr. Marquardt, was present. He brought Ms. Martin up-to-date on the presentation that was given during the last meeting, for which she was not present. Mr. Marquardt stated that they have worked on plans to relocate the building 20 ft. to the north, in order to eliminate the need for the longer ramps, which would be harder on the patients. He stated they have to go before Development Review Committee on the 14th of October. There were no persons present to speak in favor of this item. This citizen wanted to speak to the issue, he is neither in favor of or in opposition to this item: Bob Kirn, 321 Lotus Path, was present. The main problems the residents have is the buffering, traffic impact and air quality. He showed pictures regarding the buffering, stating that they don't want to see the buffering get so sparse that it doesn't do the job. Mr. Kirn would like these concerns discussed. The following person was present to speak in opposition to this item: William Heald, #6 Supplee Place, Belleair, was present. He stated that the buffering is not compatible with the surrounding areas. Mr. Heald asked if with the builidng is being moved to the north, can the buffering be done to the south. He inquired about the stand of trees that help buffer, if they were going to be torn down. Mr. Heald wants to see the greatest amount of buffering on Watkins Road. Sidewalks on Watkins was discussed. Mr. Marquardt spoke in rebuttal. He stated that Morton Plant is very concerned with both the patient and the community. Recommend endorsement to the City Commission to approve this item. Motion was made by Mr. Carassas and seconded by Mr. Savage. Motion carried 5 to 0, with one abstention. C. CONDITIONAL USES: 1. Lots 10-12, Blk a, Sall's 2nd Add, and Lot 17, Missouri Heights, (1393-1395 Missouri Ave S), Dennis R. DeLoach, Jr., (Christo's Fashions), CU 93-60 Request - to permit wholesale distribution of apparel Zoned - CG (General Commercial) Mrs. Glatthorn gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Mrs. Glatthorn stated there was a correction to first page of staff report, that the staff found it "generally compatible". Applicant's representative, Dennis DeLoach, 8640 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, was present. He is the owner of the property. He stated that he has no problem applying immediately for his occupational license. The condition regarding signage was discussed, in regards to complying with the current Code requirements. Applicant, Chris Chulef, 1230 Hillcrest Avenue, was present. He explained to the board how his operation would run and that there would be 5 to 6 employees. A motion was made by Mr. Savage, 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 from the date of this public hearing; and (2) All signage for the applicant's establishment shall be brought into compliance with the City's Sign Code within three 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: 1. Part of Lot 2, Clearwater Industrial Park, (2088 & 2090 Sunnydale Blvd), Sunshine Properties, A 93-21 & LUP 93-29 LUP: From Unclassified to Industrial ZONE: Industrial Limited Mr. Shuford gave the background of the case and presented, in writing, the staff recommendation. Applicant, Scott Douglas, was present. There were no persons present to speak in favor or in opposition to this item. Recommend endorsement to the City Commission of the Annexation, Land Use Plan Amendment to Industrial Limited, and Zoning Atlas Amendment to Limited Industrial. Motion was made by Mr. Carassas, and seconded by Mr. Savage. Motion carried unanimously (6 to 0). E. CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS Mr. Hamilton stated that his term as Chairman is up October 31st. Discussion of when the voting for new chairman would take place. Everyone expressed their thanks to Mr. Hamilton, on working with him as Chairman. F. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Ms. Glatthorn presented the changes to the Planning and Development Department to the board members. Ms. Glatthorn stated that the joint alcoholic beverage worksession will be November 16th, at 12:30, with the place to be announced. Mr. Hamilton stated that since he has been involved in this, if they would like, he would make a point of attending. The draft adult use ordinance is being reviewed by the City Attorney and it is scheduled for worksession on October 18th. Planning & Zoning is tentatively scheduled for October 19th. Then tenatively scheduled for first reading on October 21st. The board would like the materials regarding this as soon as possible. G. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS The board would like staff to set up a luncheon prior to a meeting in the near future, as a farewell to Mr. Hamilton. Adjourn: 3:50 p.m. ___________________________________________________ Scott Shuford, Central Permitting Director