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1980-05-06 PB & BOAPLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL CHAMBERS May 6, 1980 AGENDA 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS 1. Elect Permanent Chairman 2. Approval of Minutes PLANNING BOARD 1. Approval of Minutes 2. PUBLIC HEARING Rezoning request - Willard Mays 3. PUBLIC HEARING Continued discussion of proposed Amendment to City Ordinance No. 402 4. Councilman Burk - proposal for clearing of lots 5. Open for citizens not appearing on Agenda 6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MEMBERS A. Frank Altobello B. Jim Wright C. Robert Joiner D. Sarah Price E. Jerry Walker 7. Adjournment ¿þ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. ATTEST: U)'-L·CQ. 'fh . '{ha./'y,-/.,0 ce M. Mann PI ning Board Secretary City of Okeechobee FIFTH MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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, May 6, 1980. Pro-Tem Chairman Jerry Walker presiding. Members present were: Frank Altobello, Sarah Price, Jim Wright and Robert Joiner. Others present were: Richard B. Spray, Building Official; David Conlon, City Attorney; and Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Pro-Tem Chairman Walker called the meeting to order and asked for nominations for Permanent Chairman of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals and the Planning Board. Member Altobello moved to nominate the temporary Chairman Walker as permanent Chairman. Member Wright moved that the nominations be closed thereby electing Member Walker as Chairman, seconded by Member Price, vote unanimous. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Wright moved to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented, seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. There being no other business of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals the meeting adjourned. PLANNING BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Wright moved to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented for the meeting of April I, 1980, seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. - - - - - - REZONING REQUEST - JANET MAYS Janet Mays appeared before the Board and presented a request to rezone Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 90, Town of Okeechobee, from Residential, Single Family (RSF) to Commercial. Mr~. Mays presented plans for expanslon of the Willard Mays Auto Sales. Lots to be used to establish a clean-up bay for the cars. Building Official Spray noted the City has an ordinance that states all cars on car lots must move under their own power, this eliminates the possibility of junk cars accumulating with the expansion. Chairman Walker called for comments from citizens present. Catherine Nix owner of All of Block 89, adjacent to the property to the east, had no objections. Mrs. Nix attended the meeting to learn the procedures for rezoning property. Orval Surls, owner of Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 77, adjacent to the property in question to the north, had no objections. Mr. Surls was interested to learn of the plans for expansion and upon hearing them he was satisfied. Member Wright expressed the opinion that improving the three lots would be an asset to the community. With no further discussion, Member Altobello moved to recommend City Council approve the rezoning request of Janet May, seconded by Member Wright, vote unanimous. COUNCILMAN DONALD BURK Councilman Donald Burk ~ppeared before the Planning Board, upon Council's request, to inform the members the Council has decided to begin a clean-up campaign of the City. The City lacks an adequate ordinance for lot clearance and only has one for the cleaning of debris, etc. The Council has requested that the Planning Board, at their earliest convenience, adopt procedures and a systematic plan to be presented to the Council, for lot clearance. The Board will have to take into account the fact that the work will have to be paid for as the lots are cleared. Attorney Conlon will have to be consulted to work out a pay- ment schedule so that provisions can be made available in the October budget. Member Wright asked which lots are to be considered in the plan; lots nearest the populated areas, the most remote lots of the City, or both. 43 j PÞ Councilman Burk stated one of the duties of the Planning Board is to initiate procedures by which these things can be ironed out. Also, to determine whether the City is at the growth potential that we, as members of the governing body, want to pursue this into great depths. It will all depend on the magnitude that the Planning Board deems necessary. Member Joiner noted a joint Workshop will be needed. All present agreed. Member Price asked if the Planning Board might request the City Attorney to contact other small cities similar in size to Okeechobee that might have a lot clearing ordinance to be used as a guide. Councilman Burk recommended the Board do so. Building Official Spray questioned possible work on a landscape ordinance. Councilman Burk stated that the Council does require landscaping with construction of commercial establishments or lift stations, but no ordinance is available, suggesting this be Workshopped also if Council decides that they would like to have an ordinance adopted. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #402 Upon the request of Member Altobello, Attorney Conlon summarized the proposed amendment to Ordinance #402. Conlon noted the amendment will not remove any duties of the Planning Board, but will give back to the City Council it's right to make an amendment to Ordinance #402 if needed without first going through the Planning Board. Lengthy discussion ensued with each Member voicing their opinion. The different aspects of amendments, time tables and delegation of power were discussed. Member Walker recommended the proposed amendment be denied as is. If an emergency amendment is needed, notify the Board by letter and meet in a joint special meeting. Member Joiner moved to recommend a denial of proposed Amendment to Ordinance #402 and suggest that if any initiating of an amendment creates a time problem the City Council meet in an emergency session with the Planning Board to shorten the time to enact an amendment to #402, seconded by Member Wright, vote unanimous. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MEMBERS A. SARAH PRICE Member Price requested that the City Clerk send for sample lot clearing ordinances so as to not delay in beginning work. All agreed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Member Wright moved to adjourn at 8:20 P.M., seconded by Member Altobello, vote unanimous. -- -- -- -- -- -- a~ ATTEST: ~. SIXTH MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1980 The Planning Board and Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, convened in its sixth Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 3, 1980. Chairman Jerry Walker presiding with the following Members present: Frank Altobello and Robert Joiner. Member James Wright absent. Member Sarah Price resigned. Others present were David Conlon, City Attorney and Janice M. Mann, Deputy Clerk. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Member Altobello moved to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, seconded by Member Joiner. Members Walker, Joiner and Altobello voted yes. Motion passed. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION Chairman Walker called for discussion of the request for Special Exception by the Church of Christ. According to the District Regulations a minimum of five (5) acres is required for a House of Worship. Attorney Conlon advised that the five (5) acre requirement pertained to new construc- tion only not additions to existing buildings. A request for special exception was not needed. However, this should be considered as an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision. The Board agreed there was insufficient information to make a decision. It was suggested by Member Walker to obtain 1) a plot plan, and 2) plans with the engineer's seal (for public buildings). Board concurred. Member Altobello moved to table the appeal and request the Building Official to ac- quire the additional information, afterwhich a building permit can be issued, seconded by Member Joiner. Members Altobello, Walker and Joiner voted yes. Motion passed. The Board discussed, in length, the possibility of establishing requirements to 45