1998-05-05 PB & BOA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
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Meeting to order
1998 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
Chairman Kirk called the May 5
at 7:00 p.m
CALL TO ORDER - Chairman. Planning Board/Board of
Adjustment Meeting May 5, 1998, 5:30 p.m.
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Clerk Thomas called the roll:
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CHAIRMAN, MEMBER AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - City Clerk.
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
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Board Member Oliver moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Action
for the meeting of November 18, 1997; seconded by Council Member Chandler. There being
no discussion on this item, the vote was as follows:
MINUTES - City Clerk.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the
Summary of Action for the Planning Board/Board of
Adjustment Meeting of November 18, 1997.
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KIRK - YES.
CHANDLER - YES.
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES.
WATFORD - YES.
MOTION CARRIED.
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1998
MAy 5,
IIV. NEW BUSINESS/PLANNING BOARD.
A~ Consider Petition 98-001-R. Applicant is Wal-Mart Stores
East, Inc. request to rezone 25.15 unplatted acres located
along the East side of South Parrott Avenue from County
-Coinmercial to City Commercial to allow for a Wal-Mart
Super Store - Planning consultant (Exhibit 1).
Petition No. 98-001-R was completed by Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. The request is to rezone
25.15 unplatted acres of land recently annexed into the City from County Commercial to City
Commercial. The property will be used to develop a Wal-Mart Super Store.
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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, and
allows development of an existing 6.76 acres which has been undeveloped along South Parrott
Avenue. 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. It will not create or excessively increase traffic congestion or otherwise
affect public safety; will not create a drainage problem, the site will be developed with a
retention pond to capture storm water runoff; 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 annexation requires that the' existing County Zoning
be changed to City classification, 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
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Board Member Oliver moved that Petition No. 98-001-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.
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PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 3 OF 4
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MAy 5,
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Petition No. 98-002-V was completed by Chris and Gail Newman. The request is for a variance
on Lots 3,4, 5, and 6, Block 153, City of Okeechobee to allow for a zero front set-back. This
property is located at Northeast 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue. The current regulations require
a twenty foot set-back. This would allow a proposed building to be built on the North and West
property lines and save a large old tree that is located on Lot 3.
NEW BUSINESS/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
B. Consider Petition 98-002-V. Applicant Chris and Gail
Newman request a variance for Lots 3 to 6 in Block 153,
City of Okeechobee, Commercial Zoning District to change
the front setback from twenty feet to zero - Building Official
(Exhibit 2).
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Board Member Oliver moved to approve the Variance request as set out in Petition No. 98-002-
V; seconded by Board Member Chandler.
Board Members Markham and Chandler disclosed that they have been to the property
and talked with the applicants.
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Board Member Markham stated he thought this was a very good project. However, if the
building was built on the property lines as set out on the preliminary plans the doors would
open out onto the sidewalk, there is also the situation of the building being right on the corner
in the "visibility triangle". This is the situation in the downtown area and makes it difficult for
traffic. He also noted that all the stores that are built with a zero set-back in the downtown
area's doors are cut back into the store. Based on the above research Board Member Markham
recommended a three or four foot set back unless the Newman's wanted to revise the building
plans for the doors to the front of each store.
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Mr. Newman commented that those are good points he had not thought
confident they could build with the set-back as suggested.
Board Members Chandler and Oliver removed their motion from the floor. Board Member
Markham moved to approve a four foot set-back for the North side Lots 3 to 6. Block
153. Ci' of Okeechobee for Petition No. 98-002-V.
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Board Members requested that in the future they receive more information than the one page
staff report from the City Building Official. And that issues that Board Member Markham
brought up should have been addressed in the review prior to it coming to the Planning Board.
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B. Consider Petition 98-002-V. Applicant Chris and Gail Vote on the motion was as follows:
Newman request a variance for Lots 3 to 6 in Block 153,
City of Okeechobee, Commercial Zoning District to change KIRK - YES.
the front setback from twenty feet to zero continued. CHANDLER - YES.
MARKHAM - YES
OLIVER - YES.
WATFORD - YES.
MOTION CARRIED.
V. ADJOURNMENT - Chairman Kirk. There being no further items on the agenda, Chairman Kirk adjourned the May 5. 1998
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Meeting at 6:04 p.m.
PLEAsE TAKE NanCE AlID BE ADVIsED that if a person decides to appeal any decision
made by the p1Anning Board/Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter
I 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 file in the
City Clerk's Oftice.
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James E. Kirk
Planning Board Chairman
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