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1982-09-07 ...... ~~ ê: r At this point, Member Altobe110 inquired if Lizzie Kersey, who had objected at the August 3rd meeting, had been notified the meeting was changed from September 7th to August 31st. He was informed that she hadn't been notified. Member Wright withdrew his motion to grant rezoning and Member A1tobel10 moved to strike all findings from the record and to table this item until September 7th and to notify Ms. Kersey of the meeting. Seconded by Member Wright. Motion carried. Member Ferneau pointed out that a time limit should have been placed on the Special Exception for completion. Although this is not mandatory, it is a good idea. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Planning Board, Member Ferneau moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Wright. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M. City of Okeechobee ATTEST: " ) /'~ I¿;t-l,/;Ç: J!:j>t;?Ld-¿ Ruth E. Berndt, Secretary Planning Board City of Okeechobee A TAPE OF THIS MEETING IN ITS ENTIRETY IS ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT CITY HALL. REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals convened in regular session in the City Council Chambers at City Hall in Okeechobee on Tuesday, September 7, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. Members present were: Chairman, James Kirk; Jim Wright; and Thomas Miller. Members absent were: Darrell Ferneau and Frank Altobello. Others present were: Secretary, Ruth Berndt BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Chairman Kirk stated there was no business to come before the Board of Adjustments and Appeals tonight. PLANNING BOARD Chairman Kirk called the Planning Board into session. He stated there were no minutes to be read as they would be read at the next meeting. MOSE JOINER - REZONING Chairman Kirk stated the first item on the agenda was a request by Mose Joiner for rezoning from Residential General-2 to Commercial on Lots 1 and 2, Block 163, City of Okeechobee. This item was tabled from the August 3rd meeting. Granting of this request would allow Mr. Joiner to build three and possibly four retail stores on this property. - - - - - - Chairman Kirk asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board either for or against this request. Mr. Jerry Anderson, brother to Lizzie Kersey, inquired if Mr. Joiner had done the things required by the Board from the last meeting. Chairman Kirk informed Mr. Anderson the Board had a set of plans and he could come forward and look at them, which he did. Mr. Anderson asked if this would go before the City Council and Chairman Kirk stated he wished to point out that this Board only makes a recommendation to City Council. The City Council has the final decision, but it must come before this Board first. Mr. Anderson stated there had been several auto accidents at the corner of N. W. 9th Avenue and N. W. 2nd Street and their concern was for the extra traffic. Mrs. Carolyn Waterson stated the traffic would get worse with this business located there and she has a two year old daughter who plays in the yard and in the event of an auto accident an auto could be thrown into her yard, so she is against this request. Mr. Anderson stated in the event the Board does grant the rezoning, they would like a buffer to be erected on the west lot line of Mr. Joiner's property. Member Wright asked Mr. Joiner what his intentions were concerning this. Mr. Joiner stated he intended to put a fence on that line. Perhaps a 4 ft. rail fence or a 6 ft. chain link fence. Chairman Kirk asked if there were any other comments. Member Wright explained this item had come before the Board at a Special meeting on August 31st, and when it was discovered that Ms. Kersey had not been notified of the changed meeting date, all the findings were rescinded. He stated the Board wanted to be fair and therefore rescinded all findings until tonight and Ms. Kersey was notified of the meeting. Member Wright further stated the Board was in favor of the rezoning and the reason he was in favor was because it is in a Residential General-2 area and the growing trend is for this whole area to be Commercial in the future. Member Miller stated he felt it would not hurt the neighborhood and not create that much more traffic either--at least not all at one time. Member Wright stated the Board didn't pass this the first time because of parking area and now Mr. Joiner has cut back on the building demensions and cut the parking spaces and made them larger and now there is ample space and it won't be hazardous. Chairman Kirk stated at this time the Board would review the findings concerning rezoning. Following the findings and all in accord, Chairman Kirk asked for a motion on this request. Member Wright moved to grant the rezoning request of Mose Joiner on Lots 1 and 2, Block 163, from Residential General-2 to Commercial with the condition a 6 ft. chain link fence be put on the west lot line. Seconded by Member Miller. Vote unanimous. Motion carrie Chairman Kirk stated a recommendation would be sent to City Council. Chairman Kirk stated he wanted to officially welcome our new member, Thomas Miller, as he had not had a chance to do so previously. He stated to Member Miller the Board is very glad to have him as a member. 127 3?,T ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Planning Board, Member Wright moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Miller. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. /¿l es E. Kirk, 1anning Board City of Okeechobee ATTEST: i2z¿/£ &~7J¿ Ruth E. Berndt, Secretary Planning Board City of Okeechobee REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1982 The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals convened in regular session in the City Council Room at City Hall in Okeechobee on Tuesday, October 5, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. Members present were: Chairman, James Kirk; Darrell Ferneau and Thomas Miller. Members absent were: James Wright and Frank Altobe110. Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrator, Mallette Westbrook; City Attorney, David Conlon; and Secretary, Ruth Berndt. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Chairman Kirk called the Board of Adjustments and Appeals into session. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Kirk stated there were two sets of minutes to be approved. The special meeting of August 31, 1982, and the regular meeting of September 7, 1982. He further stated he had found the minutes to be correct and asked if any members found any correction1 or additions and if not, he'd entertain a motion for approval. Member Ferneau moved to accept the minutes of August 31st and September 7th as presented. Seconded by Member Miller. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Member Ferneau moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Miller. Motion carried. PLANNING BOARD Chairman Kirk called the Planning Board into session. - - -