1985-04-02
......
~J¿ T
ATTEST:
:4 ;7.
. ¿¿a.k<2 ~ ¿¿¿~¿~.z~~
Beatrice Castorina Secretary
Planning Board
City of Okeechobee
THERE IS A COPY OF THIS TAPE IN IT'S ENTIRETY IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1985
There was no meeting in March, therefore no minutes were recorded.
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1985
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals met in regular session on April
2, 1985, at City Hall in theCouncil Chambers, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 P.M.
Members present were: Darrell Ferneau; Frank Altobello; and Lula Worthen.
Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrator, Mallette Westbrook; Attorney,
Jerry Bryant; and Secretary, Beatrice Castorina.
Chairman Brenda O'Connor was absent, and James Wright's term was up.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Member Darrell Ferneau called the meeting into session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of February 5, 1985 meeting,
and February 12, 1985 meeting, member Altobello moved the minutes stand approved as presented.
Seconded by member Worthen. Motion carried.
GARY FRAZIER - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Mr. Westbrook advised the board this request has been withdrawn.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, member Altobello moved to
adjourn. Seconded by member Worthen. Motion carried.
PLANNING BOARD
Member Ferneau called the Planning Board into session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of February 5, 1985 and February
12, 1985 meetings, member Altobello moved the minutes stand approved as presented. Seconded
by member Worthen. Motion carried.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - REQUEST FOR REZONING
Mr. Westbrook representing the City explained the rezoning to the board. Lots 1,10,11 &
12, Block 141 Lots 1 thru 6, Block 149, Lots 1 thru 6, Block 150, & All block 148 be rezoned
from RG-2 to Commercial. Lots 1 thru 4, Block 142; and lots 6;7,8, Block 143 be rezoned
from Commercial to CPO. Lots 5 thru 12, Block 142; Lots 9 thru 12, Block 143; Lots 7 thru
12, Block 144; lots 7 thru 12, Block 145; Lots 7 thru 12, Block 146; and lots 6 thru 9,
Block 147 be rezoned from RG-2 to CPO. Lots 1 thru 5, Block 143; lots 1 thru 6, Block 144;
lots 1 thru 6, Block 145; Lots 1 thru 6, Block 146; and lots 1 thru 5, Block 147; be rezoned
-
-
-
--
--
--
from Residential Single Family to CPO. There are several commercial businesses in the
second block off of N.E. Park Street and asking this area be rezoned to CPO because in four
or five years the City will be in need of more property zoned CPO. The RG-2 area is similar
to CPO except for the set backs. The RG-2 setbacks is the same as Residential Single Family
which is 25 foot frontage and 10 feet on the sides and rear. The CPO zoning gives a 0 feet
setback or 8 feet on sides and 10 feet in the rear and 20 feet in the front, therefore you
could build up to the line, and can't in a RG-2 area.
Member Ferneau asked if there were anyone in the audience wishing to coment on this
request.
Donald Walker - stated he was in favor of it. He stated he was looking to purchase three
lots in this rezoning and his purpose was for professional offices.
Mr. Westbrook advised the board a petition has been signed by the owners of the
properties in question stating they were for the rezoning.
Member Ferneau asked if anyone in the audience were against the rezoning.
Leonard and Pat McCann stated they came before the board a couple of years age to rezone
their property (Lots 11 and 12, Block 143) to commercial and they don't want it rezoned
back to CPO. They want their property to stay commercial. Discussion ensued.
Member Altobello stated he felt the property of McCann's should stay commercial.
Steve Padgett - residence on 6th avenue stated he was against it and he can't see
the blanket rezoning.
Mrs. Johnson - lives on 5th avenue and 2nd street - stated she signed the petition,
but would like to take here name off the list.
Marry Kennedy - lives on 2nd street and 6th avenue - is against the rezoning.
The names on the petition were read for the audience as follows:
Roger Davis - 202 N.E. 3rd Street
Barbara Johnson - 200 N.E. 5th Avenue
Mary Kennedy - 201 N.E. 6th Avenue
Charlie R. Belk - 104 N.E. 6th Avenue
Clyde and Aville McCrocklin - 604 N.E. 3rd Street
Jessie Marsh - 205 N.E. 7th Avenue
Mrs. Donald L. Burk - 200 N.E. 6th Avenue
Lavon Bass - 205 N.E. 5th Street
Mrs. Edgar Taylor - 210 N.E. 4th Avenue
Rose Castle - 400 N.E. 3rd Street
Herb Nix - T.H. Nix Estate - 209 N.E. 5th Avenue
David Hester - 204 N.E. 3rd Avenue
Elizabeth M. Donnan - 305 N.E. 3rd Street
Suszanne Hoover - 210 N.E. 2nd Street
Barbara Campbell - 506 N.E. 3rd Street
Lester W. Jennings - 101 N.E. 3rd Avenue
Hooker Johnson - he has a piece of property across the road from Mr. Markham and he don'
want his property to be degraded.
Allen Markham - owner of the North! of Block 150 - is for the rezoning and he thinks
the property should be zoned for the most highly use. He stated he would reject very
seriously for his property not to be rezoned to commercial.
David Hazellief - owner of BlOCk 121 and he stated he was not opposing to changing
zoning, but against where the dividing line is stopping. He would like to see the rezoning
go two Block off of 441 or North Parrott.
Mr. Westbrook advised the map in it entirety is being studied for the most feasible
use, then he recommends what he thinks is the best use.
Mr. Padgett requested his property, (North on half of lots 10,11, and 12, Block 145)
remain RG-2.
177
.......
H¿T
Mr. and Mrs. McCann requested their property, (Lots 11 and 12, Block 143) remain
commercial.
The Board went over the findings for a rezoning. Member Worthen moved to recommend to
City Council to grant the rezoning request and to exclude lots 11 and 12, Block 143 and the
north one half of lots 10,11, and 12, Bl~~~. Seconded by member Altobello. Motion carried.
JIM WRIGHT
Mr. Wright asked the members to try to do something about the streets that don't
serve any purpose and to eliminate them and put them back on the tax roll.
LULA WORTHEN
Lula asked for a run down on the merger of the building nad zoning departments.
Attorney Bryant explained the merger agreement between the City and County to the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, member Altobello moved to
adjourn. Seconded by member Worthen. Meeting adjourned.
~.--.---...
Q;Q7i(lfjf",:;;;v>
Darrell Ferneau Board Member
Planning Board
City of Okeechobee
ATTEST:
yJ . /Ì,
'- .. L~â.. !;.{ c!...:....., (ä'..2.]!O·i..<.H. 4'_.
Beatrice Castorina Secretary
Planning Board
City of Okeechobee
THERE IS A COPY OF THIS TAPE IN IT's ENTIRETY IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1985
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals met in regular session on May 7,
1985, at City Hall in the Council Chambers, Okeechobee, Florida, at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Members present were: James Wright; Lula Worthen; Darrell Ferneau; and Frank Altobello.
Member Brenda O'Connor was absent. James Wright has been reappointed until the merger.
Others present were: Building and Zoning Administrator, Mallette Westbrook; Attorney,
Jerry Bryant, and Secretary, Beatrice Castorina.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Vice Chairman Wright called the meeting into session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no corrections or additions to the minutes of April 2, 1985 meeting,
Member Ferneau moved the minutes stand approved as presented. Seconded by member Worthen.
Motion carried.
FRANK AND FAYE FINLEY - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND· VARIANCE
John Cassels, representing Mr. and Mrs. Finley's application requesting a variance
-
-
-