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1997-11-18 PB CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PLANNING BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION I PAGE 1 OF 4 ,·:..ø:.·løæÎøiìî1lœ&liïll·., 18. 1997 Planning Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ~ Chairman Kirk called the November : 1997 at Call Planning Board Meeting to order on November 18 7:00 p.m. - Chairperson Kirk. I. I the roll Clerk Thomas called Present Present Present Presen t Present Presen t Present Presen t Present Board Clerk Thomas Chair, Member and Staff Attendance Chairman James E. Kirk Board Member Noel A. Chandler Board Member Lowry Markham Board Member Robert Oliver Board Member Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Board Attorney John R. Cook Board Administrator Robert J. Bradshaw Board Clerk Bonnie S. Thomas Board Deputy Clerk S. Lane Gamiotea II. of Board Member Chandler moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary Board Action for the meeting of October 7, 1997; seconded by Council Member Oliver. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for the meeting of October 7, 1997. III. - ...0 ~ KIRK - YES. CHANDLER - YES. MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES. WATFORD - YES. MOTION CARRIED. I City Planning Consultant, James LaRue appeared before the board with a staff report concerning the application from James K. Davis requesting to rewne Lots 8,9 and 10 of Block 6 in Royal Oak Addition. The current wning is Residential Single Family (RSF). The requested change is for Commercial-II (C-2) in order to allow for an electrical contractor warehouse, an office and possible retail establishments. The property is on the back side of South Parrott Avenue, which is a Commercial corridor for the City. Adjoining property uses are a contractors yard, commercial area, a vacant lot and residential structures in commercial areas and an auto service center. NEW BUSINESS. A. Consider Petition 97-001-R. Applicant James K. Davis, for Property Owner Joyce E. Davis requests to rezone Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Block 6 in Royal Oak Addition from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Commercial-II (C-2) to allow for electrical contractor warehouse, office and possible retail establishments - Planning Consultant (Exhibit 1). IV PAGE 2 OF 4 PLANNING BOARD NOVEMBER 18,1997 .................-.-.-.-.-.-..-.-...... ............................ .............................. 111111; I· § Staff has concluded that the proposed change is not contrary to the established land use pattern; it would not create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts. It would not materially alter the population density pattern and thereby increase or overtax the load on public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc. The existing district boundaries are not illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions. It is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. As the City continues to grow, it will be necessary to make zoning changes to accommodate the commercial growth that are compatible with uses in the surrounding area. It will not create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety; will not create a drainage problem; will not seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas; will not adversely affect property values in the adjacent area nor will it be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations. Does not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. The existing zoning would not allow the proposed use as desired by the property owners so the rezoning is necessary. It is not out of scale with the needs of the City and it is proper to allow the future development as proposed. Based on the above wning criteria being met, the rewning request is recommended by Staff to be approved NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Consider Petition 97-001- R. Applicant James K. Davis, for Property Owner Joyce E. Davis requests to rezone Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Block 6 in Royal Oak Addition from Residential Single Family (RSF) to Commercial-II (C-2 allow for electrical contractor warehouse, office and possible retail establishments continued. to A. III Board Member Watford moved that Petition No. 97-001-R is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval, reduce to ordinance form and present to the City Council; seconded by Board Member Markham. KIRK - YES. CHANDLER - YES. MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES. WATFORD - YES. MOTION CARRIED. I 1997 - PLANNING BOARD MEETING- PAGE 3 OF 4 NOVEMBER 18, ........................... ............................. ............................ AGENDA ............................. ......................... I City Planning Consultant, James LaRue continued with a staff report concerning the application from Richard D. and Sandra L. Vest requesting to rezone 1.16 unplatted acres from Residential General (RG-2) to Commercial © in order to allow for a automotive muffler shop. The property is located on the East side of South Parrott Avenue, which is a Commercial corridor for the City. Adjoining property uses are Brantley's Marine, Pogey's and Casos' Restaurant's, an apartment complex and storage warehouses. NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Consider Petition 97-002-R. Applicant Richard D. and Sandra L. Vest request to rezone 1.16 acres of unplatted land along the East side of South Parrott Avenue between pogey's Restaurant and Brantley's Marine from Residential General-2 (RG-2) to Commercial © to allow for a Midas Shop - Planning Consultant (Exhibit 2). B. IV. II Staff has concluded that the proposed rezoning is not contrary to the established land use pattern; it would not create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts. It would not materially alter the population density pattern and thereby increase or overtax the load on public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc. The existing district boundaries are not illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions. It is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Development along Parrott Avenue is primarily commercial in nature and the proposed muffler shop will be in pace with the land use pattern and character of the area. It will not create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise affect public safety; will not create a drainage problem; will not seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas; will not adversely affect property values in the adjacent area nor will it be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations. Does not constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the pu blic welfare. The existing zoning would not allow the proposed use as desired by the property owners so the rezoning is necessary. It is not out of scale with the needs of the City and it is proper to allow the future development as proposed. Based on the above zoning criteria being met, the rezoning request is recommended by Staff to be approved - ..D -t... Board Member Watford moved that Petition No. 97-002-R is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval, reduce to ordinance form and present to the City Council; seconded by Board Member Markham. I KIRK - YES. CHANDLER - YES. MARKHAM - YES OLIVER - YES. WATFORD - YES. MOTION CARRIED NOVEMBER 1997 PLANNING BOARD MEETING- PAGE 4 OF 4 ................................ ................................ ..................................................... .................................... .......... ..................... AemïoNM ~I$$: ~N4vOTE?·»·················· . ...........................-... . ................................... ................................ IV. Adjournment Chairman Kirk. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairman Kirk adjourned the November 18. 1997 Planning Board Meeting at 7: 17 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the pI..nn'ng Board. with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A tape recording of this meeting is on me in the City Clerk's Office. (. . . ArrEST: I J..:: ~~ CJ) -i Bonnie S. Thomas City Clerk I