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10/20/1998PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER October 20, 1998 Present: Douglas Hilkert Chair Gerald Figurski Vice-Chair Frank Kunnen Board Member Edward Mazur Board Member David Gildersleeve Board Member Rick Anderson Board Member Steven Chandler Board Member Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Sandy Glatthorn Planning Services Manager Etim Udoh Senior Planner Teresa Mancini Planner Brenda Moses Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and a review of meeting procedures and the appeal process. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. ITEM A - Minutes of Previous Meetings - October 6, 1998 Member Chandler moved to approve the minutes of October 6, 1998, as submitted in written summation to each member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM B - Requests for Extension, Deferred, and Continued Items - None. ITEM C - Conditional Uses 1. Jack C. Vasilaros/Missouri Auto Body, Inc. (Complete Auto Sales) to permit vehicle sales at 1361 S. Missouri Ave., Missouri Heights, Lots 12-14 less the right-of-way, zoned CG (General Commercial). CU 98-36 The applicant is requesting conditional use approval to establish a vehicle sales area at 1361 S. Missouri Avenue. The applicant intends to continue the vehicle service use already established at this site. Staff has reviewed this request to determine its consistency, has determined the proposed use meets the standards of review, and recommends approval subject to conditions. In response to a question, Jason Vaughn, applicant, said he understands and agrees with staff’s recommended conditions. Concern was expressed regarding the unsightliness of wrecked vehicles parked outdoors. Mr. Vaughn said he will make some changes regarding the placement of the vehicles. Member Figurski moved approval of Item CU 98-36, subject to conditions: 1) the applicant shall obtain the requisite occupational license within six months from the date of this public hearing; 2) the applicant shall submit a parking lot plan for review and approval by the City’s Traffic Engineer prior to obtaining an occupational license; 3) the applicant shall obtain all requisite permits from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and shall complete all work required by FDOT prior to obtaining an occupational license; 4) the applicant shall maintain all vehicles available for sale within the display area indicated on the submitted site plan; 5) the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan for review and approval by the City’s Landscape Architect prior to obtaining an occupational license; 6) the applicant shall only be permitted to display/sell automobiles within the designated vehicle display area. Specifically, the outdoor sales/display of boats and recreational vehicles shall not be permitted; and 7) the applicant shall have a maximum of six vehicles available for sale within the designated vehicle display area. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 2. Thompson Executive Center Partnership to permit personal services (professional hair salon) at 1245 S. Myrtle Ave., Milton Park, Blk 10, Lots 6-12 and vac alley, zoned OPD (Office Planned Development). CU 98-40 The applicant is requesting conditional use approval to operate a professional hair salon at 1245 S. Myrtle Avenue. Staff has reviewed this request to determine its consistency, has determined the proposed use meets the standards of review, and recommends approval subject to conditions. Mr. R. N. Thompson, Jr., applicant, said two years ago his company had acquired property across the street. He has been before this board previously. Expansion plans include the hair salon, the subject of this conditional use request. A letter of support from William W. Wilhelm was acknowledged. Member Gildersleeve moved approval of CU 98-40, subject to a condition: 1) the applicant shall obtain an occupational license within six months from the date of this public hearing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM D - Annexation, Zoning, Land Use Plan Amendment, Land Development Code Text Amendment, and Local Planning Agency Review 1. 1601 Stevensons Drive, Stevenson’s Heights, Blk C, Lot 7 (Agnes E. Akins) A 98-27 ZONE: RS-8 (Single Family Residential) The applicant is requesting annexation of a single family residential property at 1601 Stevenson Drive. The applicant already receives sanitary and water services from the City, and is billed for these services. Staff has reviewed this application, determined the proposed annexation appears to meet the standards of submission and review, and recommends approval of the application. Member Figurski moved approval of A 98-27 as requested. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 6342-98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET NORTH OF PALMETTO STREET ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, CONSISTING OF METES & BOUNDS 12/12 IN SECTION 11-29S-15E, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1301 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, FROM COMMERCIAL GENERAL TO RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE GENERAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO. 6343-980 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET NORTH OF PALMETTO STREET ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, CONSISTING OF METES & BOUNDS 21/12 IN SECTION 11-29S-15E, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1301 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO LIMITED OFFICE (OL); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This item has been withdrawn by the applicant. ITEM E - CHAIRMAN'S ITEMS The Chair thanked staff for supplying color photographs in board packets. ITEM F - DIRECTOR'S ITEMS Planning & Development Services Manager Sandy Glatthorn requested the board approve meeting dates for 1998. Consensus was to review the meeting dates for discussion at the next meeting. ITEM G - BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS In response to a question, Ms. Glatthorn said she did not know the status of the board’s inquiries addressed to Mr. Siemons at a recent Planning & Zoning Board workshop. ITEM H - Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.