402 Williamson0]; INANCE NO. 402 ,_S )
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 402 BEING THE COMPISIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH ES \ LISHE,S ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE
CITY OF O:ECHOBEE, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION,
ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT THEREOF. AMENDMENT CHANGES CLASSIFI-
CATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL (RG-2)
WHEREAS, application has been duly made to change the zoning
classification as hereinstated, and
WHEREAS, all public notices have been duly published according to
law, and
WHEREAS, public hearing have been held as required by Ordinance
402, and
WHEREAS after consideration of the requirements of Ordinance 402
and the land use plan of the City of Okeechobee and the public interest,
it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to
change the zoning classification of the land lying within the limits of
the City of Okeechobee as hereinstated; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA.
SECTION 1. That the following described real property is hereby
rezoned from Industrial (I) to Residential General (RG -2).
Lots 7 to 20 inclusive of Block 38, Okeechobee
according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat
Book 2. Page 17, public records of St. Lucie
County, Florida; and Plat Book 5, Page 5. Public
Records of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Twenty -foot easement (alley) lying between Lots 7
to 20 inclusive of Block 38 in Okeechobee City
a subdivision lying and being in Section 16.
Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee
County, Florida as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page
10, Okeechobee County, Florida, Public Records.
SECTION 2. That the application requesting this Amending trdinance
and proof of publication for any and all public hearings in connection
herewith shall be attached to this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall make the appropriate change on the
city zoning map in accordance with this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
final passage.
DONE AND RESOLVED and made effective this 2 4 day of 11 81 I9 8
•UNIV ,'City e
City of Okeechobee, Florida
EDWA' i W. DOUGLAS
President of City • it
City of Okeechobee, Florida
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA NQ 366
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REQUEST ##
PLANNING BOARD ,�
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS
FEE PAID /27c4- z- . �1 /
GENERAL NATURE OF REQUEST:
A. X Rezone of Land
B.
C.
NOTICE SENT 3/P 7/
ADVERTISEMENT / /W/ -4/22 /I
HEARING DATE //7/ k% / /g/
CLOSING DATE � /�,',� 5/2(/ i
UNIFORM LAND USE APPLICATION
D. Variance
Zoning Ordinance Change E. Special Exception
Appeal of decision of Zoning Administrator F. Other
NOTICE: PAYMENT OF FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION ALONG WITH PROOF OF
OWNERSHIP. (land deed, tax receipt, etc.)
1. Full name of owner of property Faye A. Williamson
2. Name of applicant if other than owner
Relationship to owner: agent; attorney.
3. Mailing address for notification P.O. Box 668
Okeechobee, Fla. 33472
4. Telephone Number 763 -3143
5. Legal description of property involved (as found in official records):
Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Lots 7 thru 20 Block 38
City of Okeechobee
6. Street address and /or descriptive location of property:
Corner of N.W. 9th St. and N.W. 5th Ave.
A. REZONE OF LAND
1. Proposed change Zoning Classification from Industrial
RG -2
2. Are there improvements on the property at this time? No
3. Iiow is the property being used at this time? Vacant
to
4. Would any present use of the property be considered a violation of
Zoning Ordinance 402, or any other Ordinance of code of the City of Okee-
chobee? No If yes, please state nature of the violation:
). Do you wish to appear and make a presentation before the Planning Board
and the City Council at the necessary public hearings? Yes
6. Have you within the last year made any application for any variance,
'special exception, or zoning change which included any or all of the pro-
perty described in paragraph 5 above? No If the answer is yes, please
state name such application was filed under (if different from above), the
date and nature of such application:
I hereby certify that I am the legal owner of the above described pro-
perty or that I am the attorney or agent of the legal owner. I further certify
that the above answers and information on this application are true and correct.
Sign/ y 0 ,!=.( ,/ /xtirr�r�.L)
B. ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE
1. Please state the section and paragraph number to which a change in the
Zoning Ordinance (Number 402 ) is sought:
2. Please state the nature of the change:
3. If you are not a City Official, Employee or Council Member, why do you
feel this change will be beneficial to the citizens of the City of Okee-
chobee?
I hereby certify that the above answers and information on this application
are true and correct.
Sign
C. APPEAL OF DECISION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
1. Please state nature of request to Zoning Administrator:
2. Please state decision of Zoning Administrator and approximate date of
decision:
3. Why do you feel this decision is in error?
4. Please state any statute, code or ordinance provisions that support
your position:
I hereby certify that the above answers and information on this application
are true and correct.
Sign
D. VARIANCE
1. Nature of variance sought: We would like to build a 26 Apt.
complex and we are 2200 square feet short of the amount required.
Be specific as to size, height, area, dimensions, etc.
2. What special exceptions or conditions exist which are particular to the
land, structures, or building which are not applicable to other lands in the
area? The lots are 140 feet in length as compared to other lots
in the area which are 150 feet.
3. Did the special condition or circumstance result from your action?
NO
4. What is the minimum variance that would be necessary for a reasonable
use of the land, building or structure?
2200 square feet
5. Please state any other reasons whey �youl Teel this variance— should be
granted? By granting the variance w ou e a owe to ui
the 26 apartments and there is a definite need for rental
housing in Okeechobee
I hereby certify that the above answers and information on this application
are true and correct.
Sign jc
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E. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
1. Please state nature of special exception desired?
2. Please state the Zoning Ordinance Section under which the special
exception is sought?
I hereby certify that the above answers and information on this application
are true and correct.
Sign
Roy C. Jones. M&J Land Co,.
Does not object if Mrs Williams plans to build
right away. If rezoning is for speculation
then Mr. Jones would Object.
See Jones Co.
JONES 'LFAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE • APPRAISALS • INVESTMENTS
PLANNING BOARD
City of Okeechobee
Okeechobee, Florida
Dear Ms Lowe:
6 1 4 N . E . S I X T H A V E N U E
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33304
March 20, 1981
RE: Rezoning from Industrial
To Residential
In reference to your inquiry to M & J Lands Inc. on
Rezoning as requested by Mr. Faye Williamson on Lots 7
thru 20 Block 38 City of Okeechobee from Industial to
Residential.
We have no objection to changing the Zoning as requested
by Mr. Williamson.
RCJ /b
INCOME AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
Very truly yours,
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VARIANCE, SPECIAL EXCEPTION, & REZONING CHECKLIST
I. Items required with application
_ZA. Properly filled out application
�B. Plot and construction plans drawn to scale with required
/information as follows:
r� 1. Shape and size of lots
-2. Location and size of existing buildings if any
. j. Location and size of buildings to be erected or altered
.1L4. Existing use of buildings on the lot if any
4Z5. Intended use of building(s) or parts thereof
.44.4. Number of families or occupants building is designed
to accommodate
. Location and number of required off - street parking and
loading spaces
a4/. Locations and descriptions of existing and proposed
landscaping
9. Other pertinent information
. Certification that lot is properly staked
II. Special conditions and safeguards in granting variance or spec. exc.
A. Time limit to begin or complete action requiring var. or spec. exc.
B. Other
III. 'Findings - REZONING
442A. Is the proposed change contrary to the established land
use pattern?
!rcyB. Will the proposed change create an isolated district un-
related to adjacent and nearby property?
LC. Will the proposed change materially alter the population
density pattern and thereby increase or overtax the load
on public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc.?
1n. Are existing district boundaries illogically drawn in
relation to existing conditions on the property proposed
for change?
4k LE. Will the proposed change be contrary to the City's
conprehensive plan?
Y� F. Do changed or changing conditions make the passage of the
proposed amendment necessary?
rD 409G. Will the proposed change adversely influence living con-
, / ditions in the neighborhood?
4) H. Will the proposed change create or excessively increase
traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety?
4I. Will the proposed change create a drainage problem?
4/147J. Will the proposed change seriously reduce light and air
to the adjacent areas?
/2K. Will the proposed change adversely affect property values
in the adjacent area?
ALL. Will the proposed change be a deterrent to the improvement
or development of adjacent property in accord with existing
regulations?
ILIA. Will the proposed change constitute a grant of special
privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the
public welfare?
s N. Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be
(-- used in accord with existing zoning?
42Q. Is the change suggested out of scale with the needs of the
neighborhood or the City?
/5P. Is it impossible to find other adequate sites in the City
for the proposed use in districts already permitting such
use?
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY
ZONING ORDINANCE #402
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation will consider
rezoning from Industrial to Residential General (RG -2) and to
amend accordingly the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance #402, the
following described real property, situate, lying and being
within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee, Florida,
to-wit:
Lots 7 thru 20, Block 38, City of Okeechobee
N.W. 9th Street and N.W. 5th Avenue)
Granting the rezoning will allow a 26 unit apartment complex
to be built.
A second and final hearing in relation thereto will be
held at 7:00 P.M., on the 26th day of May, 1981, in the City
Council Room, City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at which time all
parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to
be heard.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City
Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting
will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose,
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY.
Bonnie S. Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: April 22nd, 1981.
Posted on property April 22, 1981, by Building Official Mallette
Westbrook. Additional information may be obtained by calling
763 -3372.
Mallette Westbrook
Building Official
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CITY ZONING ORDINANCE $402
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Board of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation will consider rezoning
from Industrial to Residential General (RG-2) and to amend accordingly
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance #402, the following described
real property, situate, lying and being within the corporate limits
of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to -wit:
Lots 7 thru 20, Block 38, City of Okeechobee
N.W. 9th Street and N.W. 5th Avenue
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, a municipal corporation, will
consider a request for a variance and to amend accordingly the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance #402, the following described real
property, situate, lying and bring within the corporate limits of
the City of Okeechobee, Florida, to -wit:
Lots 7 thru 20, Block 38,City of Okeechobee
N.W. 9th Street and N.W. 5th Avenue
Granting of the request for Variance would allow a 26 Apartment
Complex for rental housing.
A public hearing in relation thereto will be held at 7:00 P.M.,
on the 7th day of April, 1981, in the City Council Room, City
Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at which time all parties in interest
and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY
Bonnie Thomas
City Clerk
City of Okeechobee
PUBLISH IN THE OKEECHOBEE NEWS: March 18, 1981
Posted on property March 18, 1981, by Building Official J. Mallette
Westbrook. Additional information may be obtained by calling 763 -3372.
J. Mallette Westbrook
Building Official
SECOND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1981
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in a regular session
in Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, on Tuesday, May 26, 1981, at 7:00 P. N:.
Chairman /Mayor Edward W. Douglas presided with the following Councilmen present:
Donald Burk, Oakland Chapman and Dowling Watford, Jr. Councilman Jim Knight was absent.
Others present were City Clerk Bonnie S. Thoams, Administrative Assistant Richard C.
Fellows, City Attor :y David Conlon, Director. of Public Works L.C. Fortner, Jr., Police
Chief Larry Mobley, and Secretaries Rosemary Lear and Chris Edwards.
Chairman Douglas ::abed the mooting to order. The :invocation: was offered by Councilman,
Dowling Watford, Jr.
ci APPROVAL OF ;INUTES
With no additions, deletions or corrections needed, Councilman Chapman moved to
approve the minutes of the April 26th, regular meeting, the May 7th, recessed meeting and
the May 12th, 1931, regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Burk, motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND AND FINAL HEARING - REZONING REQUEST FAYE WILLIAMSON
Chairman Douglas presented for final hearing the request to rc ^one Lots 7 -20, Block 3J,
located near the intersection of Northwest 5th Avenue and Northwest 9th Street from
Industrial to Residential, General for the purpose of constructing some Farmers Home Ad-
ministration residential housing units.
Chairman Douglas read the ordinance amendment as follows:
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 402 BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE WHICH ESTABLISHES ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND AMENDMENT
THEREOF. AMENDMENT CHANGES CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIFIED LAND FROM INDUSTRIAL
(I) TO RESIDENTIAL, GENERAL (RG -2).
WHEREAS, application has been duly made to change the zoning classification as
hereinstated, and
WHEREAS, all public notices have been duly published according to law, and
WHEREAS, public hearing. have been held as required by Ordinance 402, and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the requirements of Ordinance 402 and the land
use clan of the City of Okeechobee and the public interest, it is deemed to be in
the best interest of the City of Okeechobee to change the zoning classification of the
land lying within the limits of the City of Okeechobee as hereinstated; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA.
SECTION 1. That the following described real property is hereby rezoned from
Industrial (I) to Residential General (RG -2):
Lots 7 to 20 inclusive of Block 38, Okeechobee according to the
Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17, public records of
St. Lucie County, Florida; and Plat Book 5, Page 5, public records
of Okeechobee County, Florida.
Twenty -foot easement (alley) lying between Lots 7 to 20, inclusive
of Block 38 in Okeechobee City a subdivision lying and being in
Section 16, Township 37 South, Range 35 East, Okeechobee County,
Florida, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County,
Florida, Public records.
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SECTION 2. That the application requesting this Amending Ordinance and proof
of publication for any and all public hearings in connection herewith shall be
attached to this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall make the appropriate change on the city zoning
map in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
DONE AND RESOLVED and made effective this day of 1981.
The Flannine Board recommended approval of this request.
With no objections voiced, Councilman Burk moved to rezone Lots 7 -20, Block 38,
from Industrial to Residential, General, for the purpose of constructing residential
housing units, seconded by Councilman Chapman.
Councilman Watford asked if Northwest, 10th Street was open and if Northwest 5th
Avenue was open. Councilman Watford was informed that 10th Street was closed but 5th
Street was open. Charles Allen Robertson, representing Williamson, asked if Residential,
General included RG -2. Chairman Douglas assured him it specified HG-2.
No further comments, Chairman called for a vote on the motion to approve the
request, vote unanimous, motion passed.
81 -51 RROW, INC. - VACATE RIGHTS TO CLOSED ALLEYWAY
Chairman Douglas presented for discussion, a letter in regard to an alleyway
located in Block 38, previously closed in 1976 with the reservation of a water easement.
Director Fortner stated in a memorandum to the Council, since the water lines run
'1c 9th Street, there seems to be no need for an easement to the above mentioned
`may.
Chairman Douglas stated an ordinance had been drafted vacating all rights in the
alleyway.
Councilman Burk moved that Chai_.__r,. Douglas read by title only the proposed
crdirRance and set a final hearing,, :seconded by Councilman Chapman, vote carried.
Chairman Douglas read the title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSINJG DISCONTINUING AND VACATING ALL RIGHTS TO THAT
CERTAIN ALLEY RUNNING EAST AND WEST IN FLOCK 38, ALL BEING I11 OKEE-
CHOBEE CITY, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE
35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Second and final hearing set for June 9th, 1981.
:- :0RRUw, INC. - REQUEST FOR CITY SEWER
Chairman Douglas presented a request from [Morrow, inc. for authority to connect
to city sewage system for disposal of sanitary waste in connection with the construction
of Farmers Horne rental housing units.
Assistant Fellows stated this was a routine request to the City Council for
authority to connect to the system. The treatment plant will handle the additional flow.
Director Fortner noted the construction company is to construct a lift station
ar:d ;:meet to the force main.
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