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1980-01-02 -- -- .. B. FRANK ALTOBELLO Member Altobello asked the Chairman and the Board of the circumstances that led to the issuance of a building permit to Dr. Husain allowing him to build his residence on a parcel of property zoned HOlding. After discussion, Member Hooker moved to request a letter of reason along with supportive documents from Attorney Conlon regarding his decision allowing Dr. Husain's residence to be built, seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. ADJOURNMENT THere being no further business, Member Joiner moved to adjourn, seconded by Member Altobello, vote ATTEST: ice M. Mann nning Board Secretary y of Okeechobee ~ FIRST MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1980 The Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in its first meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 2, 1980. Chairman John Cassels, Jr. presiding. Others present were: Frank Altobello, Christina Hooker and Janice M. Mann, Secretary. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Altobello moved to waive the reading of the minutes, seconded by Member Hooker, vote unanimous. Member Hooker moved to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. There being no further business of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Member Altobello moved to adjourn, seconded by Member Hooker, vote unanimous. 33 vE PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Hooker moved to waive the reading of the minutes, seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. No corrections, additions or deletions needed, Member Hooker moved to accept the minutes of the December 4, 1979, meeting as presented, seconded by Member Altobello vote unanimous. REZONING REQUEST - HAYNES E. WILLIAMS Haynes E. Williams appeared before the Board and presented a request to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 217, First Addition to City of Okeechobee, from Residential, General (RG-2) to Commercial. Mr. Williams stated he plans to expand the Phelps Tire Company located on South Parrott Avenue. The Board reviewed the requirements set out by the Zoning Ordinance as follows: 1) Is the proposed change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, it is a logical expansion of an existing permitted zone, for future growth. 2) Would the proposed change create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts? No, as stated, expansion of adjoining commercial zone. 3) Would 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? Since the plans are to extend the parking area and add a small building, this does not apply. 4) Are existing district boundaries illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions on the property proposed for change? No, this is not a request for an isolated district. 5) Would the proposed change be contrary to the City's comprehensive plan? No. 6) Do changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed amend- ment necessary? Yes, the City is growing and larger facilities are needed. 7) Will the proposed change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No greater than already are with the existing business. 8) Will the proposed change create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety? Does not apply. 9) Will the proposed change create a drainage problem? Does not apply. 10) Will the proposed change seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas? No. 11) Will the proposed change be a deterrent to the improvement or develop- ment of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations? This will encourage expansion of commercial business as opposed to residential, -- -- .. - -- -- 12) Will the proposed change constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare? No. 13) Are there substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accord with existing zoning? No, but expansion is needed. 14) Is the suggested change out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the City? No. 15) Is it impossible to find other adequate sites in the City for the pro- posed use in districts already permitting such use? No, however, it is not practical. 16) Will the proposed change adversely affect property values in adjacent areas? No. There being no objections, Member Altobello moved to recommend the City Council approve the rezoning request of Haynes E. Williams, seconded by Member Hooker, vote unanimous. POSSIBLE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE Chairman Cassels suggested, to simplify matters, the City Attorney draft a proposed Landscape Ordinance using model Ordinances sent by Florida League of Cities as a guide. The Board agreed and instructed the secretary to supply Attorney Conlon with the copies. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MEMBERS A. JOHN D. CASSELS, JR. 1) LETTER TO CITY ATTORNEY Chairman Cassels inquired as to the response, if any, from the City Attorney regarding a written request for supportive documents on his decision allowing Dr. Husain's home to be built. Not having received an answer, Chairman Cassels instructed the secretary to write a second letter refering to the first letter sent and ask for a response by the next regular meeting. 2) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Cassels noted perhaps clarification is needed from the City Council as to the Planning Board's responsibilities regarding the Comprehen- sive Plan. Chairman Cassels instructed the secretary to find out what the Board's responsibilites are and report back. 3) WORKSHOP Chairman Cassels instructed the secretary to set up a Workshop with the City Council regarding meshing the jOb of the Planning Board with the Council 35 9~ and Building Department. B. FRANK ALTOBELLO Member Altobello raised the question of the proper procedures that should have been followed prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of Dr. Husain's home. The Board discussed the matter in detail, then agreed they had the authority to appeal any decision of the Zoning Administrator. By a derivative of this have the authority to stay or reverse a decision until a hearing is held. In lieu of this, Member Altobello moved to issue a Notice of Appeal re- voking the permit issued until a special meeting can be held to resolve this matter, seconded by Member Hooker, vote unanimous. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Member Hooker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M., seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. 1 ///1/ . /1 / .(Jj(j /' ;'4"~ _/'.c^ - Joh~ D. Cašsels, Jr. I Chairman Planning Boap~ City of Okeechobee ~ ATTEST: -.. -'.1 I)_ '-,' \-¡1ì V/". '- - '^ LA. ( / '-.V,,/I,-,,- Janice M. Mann Planning Board Secretary Cit~ of Okeechobee SECOND MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1980 The Planning Board of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in its Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 5, 1980. Chairman John D. Cassels, Jr. presiding. Others present were Members Jim Wright, Christina Hooker, Frank Altobello; Donald Wells, Building Official and Janice M. Mann, Secretary. Member Robert Joiner was absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was brought to order with Chairman Cassels calling for a motion to waive the reading of the minutes. Member Wright so moved, seconded - - - PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 2, 1980 AGENDA 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS 1. Approval of Minutes PLANNING BOARD 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Rezoning request - Haynes E. Williams 3. Discussion on possible Landscape Ordinance 4. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MEMBERS A. John D. Cassels, Jr. - Set up Workshop B. Frank Altobello C. Christina Hooker D. Jim Wright E. Robert Joiner 6. ADJOURNMENT