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October 17, 1995
Staff Report and Recommendation
Petition 95-431-R, Michael and Angela Armstrong, property owners and applicants.
Request for a change in zoning from the existing classifications of Residential General-l
(RG-l) and Commercial (C) to Heavy Commercial (C-2). The property is located at 201
N.W. 13th Street, in the City of Okeechobee. This petition is associated with Petition
95-430-S.
Background
The subject property is located at 201 N.W. 13th Street, between N.W. 13th Street and N.W.
12th Street in the City of Okeechobee. This area of land includes Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 24, 25,
and 26 of Block 14, totalling about 1.22 acres and located in the north central portion of the
city. Lots 7-10, the west half of lot 24 and lot 26 are currently zoned Residential General-1
(RG-1). The east half of lot 24 and lot 25 are zoned Commercial (C).
Existing to the east of the subject property is a large aluminum building and an autobody
paint shop, both fronting Highway 441 North and in a Commercial zoning district. To the
north, across N.W. 13th Street, are mini-warehouses used for storage and commercial
businesses. This area is zoned RG-1 and Commercial. Northwest, west, and south of the
subject property is a residential neighborhood zoned RG-1 and consisting of conventional
single family dwellings. To the southeast, across N.W. 12th Street is another Commercial
zoning district.
The applicants indicated that their intentions for the subject property are to use Lots 7, 8,
9, and 10, which front N.W. 13th Street, for a storage facility and to use Lots 24, 25, and 26,
which front N.W. 12th Street, for a future auto repair shop. They are requesting that all 7
lots be rezoned to Commercial-II. The applicants also submitted an application for a special
exception to allow the mini-warehouses on lots 7-10 (Petition 95-430-S, heard by the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals on September 26, 1995). The applicants would be required to
apply for another special exception for lots 24-26 to accommodate a future auto repair shop.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The subject parcel is located within the Commercial future land use classification of the
adopted City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan. The proposed request for a change in
zoning to Heavy Commercial (C-II) is consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan.
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Staff Report and Recommendation
Okeecbobee City Council
Petition 95-431,R
October 17. 1995
A change in zoning to C-II is not the only zoning district that would be consistent with the
future land use map, however. Other commercial zoning districts would also be consistent
with the adopted comprehensive plan, including the Commercial-Professional Office (CPO)
or Light Commercial (C-I) zoning districts.
Consistency with Land Development Regulations
When recommending whether to rezone a classification of land, the factors that the Planning
Board shall consider include, where applicable, whether or not:
1. The proposed change is contrmy to the established land use pattern;
The proposed change would be consistent with the current land use pattern.
Adjacent to the east of the subject property is an existing auto body and paint shop.
Most of the property to the north, east and south is zoned for commercial
development or contains existing commercial development, and the majority of those
uses are consistent with a Heavy Commercial zoning district.
2. The proposed change would create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby
districts;
The proposed change would result in the subject parcel being zoned similarly to
property adjacent to the east, and to the northeast and southeast across N.W. 13th
and N.W. 12th Streets. The subject property is in a location designed for future
commercial development. The proposed change would not create an isolated district
unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts.
3. The proposed change would materially alter the population density pattern and thereby
increase or oveltax the load on public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc.;
A change to a commercial zoning district would not materially alter the population
density pattern. Commercial development could impact streets and utilities. Such
impacts would be addressed more thoroughly through the site plan review process.
4. Existing district boundaries are illogically drawn in relation to existing conditions on the
property proposed for change;
The subject property is adjacent to residentially zoned property to the west, and
commercially zoned property to the east. Across the streets to the northwest and
southwest is residentially zoned property, while to the northeast and southeast, along
Parrott Avenue, there are continuous commercial uses. The subject property is
currently vacant. The future land use classification for the subject property is
Commercial (C). Changing the zoning to a commercial zoning district is appropriate
given adjacent zoning, land uses and land use patterns.
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Staff Repon and Recommendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
Octobet 17, 1995
5. The proposed change would be contrary to the Proposed Land Use Plan and would have
an adverse effect on the Comprehensive Plan;
The proposed zoning district is consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan,
being in an area designated for future commercial development.
6. Changed or changing conditions make the passage of the proposed amendment necessmy;
Designation of the subject property with a commercial future land use classification
indicates that a request for a change in zoning to a commercial district is appropriate.
7. The proposed change will adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood;
Although there is a residential neighborhood west of the subject property, the
location of the property near an arterial highway (Parrott Avenue), and the location
of the property in an area designated for future commercial development suggests
that commercial zoning is appropriate. Increased setbacks for commercial
development adjacent to residentially zoned property, as well as buffering criteria
that would be addressed during site plan review for any specific development
proposal would mitigate potential adverse influences.
8. The proposed change will create or excessively increase traffic congestion or othenvise
affect public safety;
New commercial development likely would impact traffic circulation in the area.
Traffic impacts would be addressed more thoroughly during the site plan review
process when a specific commercial development is proposed.
9. The proposed change will create a drainage problem;
Drainage would be addressed through the site plan review process. Specifically,
drainage from a 25-year 24-hour storm event is required to be managed by new
development.
10. The proposed change will seriously reduce light and air to adjacent areas;
There is no indication that the proposed change would seriously reduce light and air
to adjacent areas. This issue would be addressed during the site plan review process
when a specific development proposal is submitted.
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Staff Report and Recommendation
Okeecbobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
October 17, 1995
11. The proposed change will adversely affect property values in the adjacent area;
As the subject property is in an area designated for future commercial development,
and as there is existing commercial development and zoning in the area, the
proposed change in zoning should not adversely affect property values in the adjacent
area.
12. The proposed change will be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent
property in accord with existing regulations;
As the subject property is located in an area designated for future commercial
development, and as there is existing commercial development and zoning in the
area, the proposed change in zoning shouldn't be a deterrent to the improvement or
development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations. Adequate
buffering and other safeguards should also ensure that the development would not
deter improvement or development of adjacent and nearby residential areas.
13. The proposed change will constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner
as contrasted with the public welfare;
As the subject property is located in an area designated for future commercial
development, and as there is existing commercial development and zoning in the
area, the proposed change in zoning will not constitute a grant of special privilege
to an individual owner.
14. There are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accord with existing
zoning;
Most of the subject property is currently zoned Residential-General-I. This zoning
district generally does not allow for commercial development. The property is in a
commercial future land use classification, which does not allow for residential
development. Either the future land use or the zoning must be amended in order
to provide for development of the property. Because the property is in an extended
area designated for future commercial development, the commercial future land use
classification is reasonable, and accordingly commercial zoning is appropriate.
15. Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the
[City];
As the subject property is located in an area designated for future commercial
development, and as there is existing commercial development and zoning in the
area, the proposed change is not out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or
the city/county. A specific large-scale commercial development would likely require
a special exception, where such concerns could be addressed.
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Staff Report and Reconunendation
Okeecbobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
October 17. 1995
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16. It is impossible to find other adequate sites in the [City] for the proposed use in districts
already permitting such use.
There are other locations in the city or the county that could accommodate the
intended uses and commercial development.
Staff Recommendation
The subject property is in a commercial future land use classification. Accordingly, a change
in zoning to Heavy Commercial (C-II), Light Commercial (C-I) or Commercial-Professional
Office (CPO) is appropriate. The CPO and C-I distlicts would not allow for the type of
development requested by the applicant. Concern should be given to what type of
commercial zoning, and therefore what type of commercial development, may occur adjacent
to residential development. If appropliately screened or buffered from the adjacent
residential properties, heavier commercial uses could be compatible. The area in the city
along North Parrott Avenue in general contains heavier commercial uses, as well as some
industrial uses. Residential uses in this area generally are not as prevalent as in other areas
in the city where residential and commercial development are adjacent to or near each
other. Noting that the site plan review process and other land development regulations can
address buffering and mitigation of adverse impacts to adjacent residential zoning, staff
recommends to the City Council that the request for a change in zoning from Commercial
(C) and Residential General-l (RG-l) to Heavy Commercial (C-II) be granted.
Planning Board
At the September 26, 1995 Public Healing, the Okeechobee County Planning Board
unanimously recommended that the City Council grant the request for a change in zoning
from Commercial (C) and Residential General-l (RG-l) to Heavy Commercial (C-2).
The Board of Adjustments also unanimously granted a special exception to allow for mini-
warehouses on a portion of the property. The staff report for the special exception and the
summary of the public hearings follows.
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Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431,R
October 17, 1995
Dear: Board Members,
I am writing this to explain why I would like to
rezone my property and what I would like to do with it.
What we have are a total of .seven lots located on
N.W. 12th and N.W. 13th Streets.
On the lots on 13th street. I would like to combind
them as one lot, and build mini warehouses. So that people
can store their things. Their are already warehouses to the
north less then 200 feet away "GATOR PLAZA". Their for I
believe it will be in complience with surrounding area.
As for the lots on 12th street. I would like to
combine them as one, and build an automotive repair shop.
I feel it would be an improvement to the neighborhood.
The reason why is because alot of the surrounding properties
are vacant and some of the existing businesses are unoccupied,
and a new business could possibly encourage others to
reoccupy existing buildings and possibly build on vacant
land. Also to the east ajoining my property is an -Auto
Paint & Body Shop" "E-Z AUTO BODY". Their for I believe
it will be in complience with surrounding area. Also of
the three lots we own on 12th street 1 and ~ are already
zoned commercial.
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5. No. The proposed land is in the project 2000 boundries
6.1 don't know if changing conditions make it necessary.
But I feel as of now the area is deterating and needs a
boast to help reverse the conditions.
7. I believe it has very little effect on living conditions.
Because property is located to the east of all residential
homes. Also Shop will be facing 441 away from all residential
homes.
8. No. Because all the residential homes are behind the property
towards the end of the street.
9. No The property is in a well drained area.
10. No. The property location and size will allow adequit
air flow and light. Purposed building will not be large
enough to effect air & light.
11. I believe it will have little effect or mY3silghtly
increase values. Because some of the existing properties
are run down, and poorly maintained.
12. I believe the proposed change will incourage ajacent
properties to be developed, or reoccupied. Because if people
see a new operating business they may de~ide to reoccupie
existing buildings or perhaps build on surrounding vacant
land.
13. No I don't believe it will give special privileges to
an individual. Because I believe it would be in accordance
with surrounding zoning.
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14. Yes. Because on 12th street one and ~ lots are zoned
commercial already. On 13th street it would cost more to
build a home then you could sell it for.
15. I believe Okeechobee county needs more mini warehouses
because if you call for one they are all rented. They
also need a auto repair shop because if you take you'r
car to be fixed you have to wait in line for you'r turn.
It can take weeks.
16. No I'm sure it's not impossible. But when we bought
this property we were told it was already commercial.
Which the lots we bought were, but we didn't think 47 foot
of road frontage was enough so we bought the other lots
which were not zoned commercial. The lots on 13th street
when we bought them we thought we would build a home but
we checked around on prices and discovered it would cost
more to build the home then we could sell it for. In this
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On September 26, 1995, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approved a special
exception on a portion of this property to allow for mini-warehouses, conditioned on
approval by City Council of the requested change in zoning. The staff report for this
petition follows. The City Council does not vote on special exceptions.
Petition 95-430-S, Michael and Angela Armstrong, property owners and applicants. Request
for a special exception to allow mini warehouses and storage activity in a Heavy
Commercial (C-2) zoning district. The property is located at 201 N.W. 13th Street, in the
City of Okeechobee. This petition is associated with Petition 95-431-R.
Background
The subject property is located at 201 N.W. 13th Street, between N.W. 13th Street and N.W.
12th Street in the City of Okeechobee. This area of land includes Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of
Block 14 in the northwest portion of the city. It is approximately .73 acres of vacant
property zoned Residential General-l (RG-l). Existing to the east of the subject property
is a large aluminum building and an autobody paint shop, both fronting Highway 441 North
and in a Commercial zoning district. To the north, across N.W. 13th Street, are mini-
warehouses used for storage and commercial businesses. This area is zoned RG-l and
Commercial. Northwest, west, and south/southwest of the subject property is a residential
neighborhood zoned RG-l and consisting of conventional single family dwellings. To the
southeast across N.W. 12th Street is another Commercial zoning district.
The applicant indicated that the use would be for restricted mini-warehouse activity and that
there would be no outdoor activities in association with the proposed warehouses.
This petition is associated with Petition 95-431-R, which is requesting a change in zoning
from RG-1 and C to C-II. This requested special exception would apply only to lots 7-10
of Block 14, the lots that are on N.W. 13th Street. Lots 24-26, which are included in the
rezoning petition, are not included in the special exception petition.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The subject property is within the Commercial future land use classification of the adopted
City of Okeechobee Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plan.
Consistency with Land Development Regulations
Ordinance number 87-1 (C-II, page 7, special exception (1)) for the City of Okeechobee
allows for a special exception in the C- II zoning district for "wholesale, warehouse, or
storage activity, but not including bulk storage of flammable liquids".
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Staff Report and Reconullendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95431-R
October 17. 1995
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According to Section 11.04.03 of Ordinance 92-20, in reaching its conclusion and in making
the findings required in this Part, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall consider and
weigh, among others, the following factors and standards where applicable. Further, the
Board shall find in the case of any of these factors and standards, where they may be
relevant and applicable, that the purposes and requirements for granting the special
exception have been met by the applicant:
A. Ingress and egress to the property and the proposed stmctures thereof, if any, including
such considerations as automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow
and control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe;
Ingress/egress will be addressed and regulated during the site plan review process by
the site plan technical review committee. Access would be from N.W. 13th Street.
B. Off-Street parking and loading areas where required, including consideration of relevant
factors in (A) preceding, and the economic, noise, glare, or odor effects of the locations
of such off-street parking and loading areas on adjacent and nearby prope/ties and
loading areas on adjacent and nearby prope/ties and properties generally in the district;
Parking should be restricted to the subject property only. Parking will be addressed
when a formal site plan has been submitted and will be addressed and regulated by
the site plan technical review committee.
C. Refuse and selvice areas, including consideration of relevant factors in (A) and (B)
preceding;
The applicant has indicated that there will be no refuse or service areas on the
subject property. This shall be discussed further during a site plan technical review,
although the impacts to these services by the proposed use would be relatively small.
D. Utilities, including such considerations as hook-in locations and availability and
compatibility of utilities for the proposed use;
Not applicable.
E. Screening and buffering, including considerations of such relevant factors as type,
dimensions, and character to preserve and improve compatibility and harmony of use and
stmcture between the proposed special exception and the uses and st11lctures of adjacent
and nearby propelties and properties generally in the district;
The applicant indicated that screening or buffering should not be needed. However,
staff notes that there are single-family dwellings located adjacent to the subject
property. Some type of screening or buffering should be required to mitigate impacts
to the residential neighborhood. Such impacts could include noise from vehicles
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Staff Report and Reconunendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
October 17, 1995
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entering and exiting the storage area, some noise associated with a storage activity
itself, and vehicle headlights and lighting within the development. A masonry wall
or privacy fence would provide a visual, light and noise buffer between the
commercial and residential uses. This would complement the minimum setback of
20 feet that is required when commercial development occurs adjacent to residential
zonmg.
F. Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting, if any, with reference to glare, traffic safety,
and economic effects of same on properties in the district and compatibility and harmony
with other properties in the district;
Proposed signs will be addressed by the site plan technical review committee and by
the Department of Planning and Development during the sign permitting process,
which regulates all new signs.
G. Required yards and open spaces;
Commercial setbacks are increased to 20 feet when commercial development occurs
adjacent to residentially zoned property. Property zoned residential occurs to the
west of the subject property. Commercially zoned property is to the north, east and
south. Yards and open spaces should be adequate, and will be addressed further
during the site plan review process.
H. Height of structure where related to uses and structures on adjacent and nearby properties
and properties generally in the district;
The applicant has indicated that the maximum height of buildings will be 12 feet,
which would be consistent with the area.
1. Economic effect on adjacent and nearby properties and properties generally in the district
of the grant of the special exception.
To the north and east are existing commercial uses, and there is existing commercial
zoning to the south. The proposed use would not impact the existing commercial
uses. The proposed use could impact the residential development located
immediately to the west; however, adequate buffering should minimize or negate any
possible adverse economic impacts to the residential neighborhood.
Section 11.04.05 of Ordinance 92-20 also states that in granting any special exception, the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals may prescribe conditions and safeguards in conformity
with the intent of this Code, including but not limited to buffering and landscaping,
restrictions on operations and reasonable time limits within which the action for which
special exception is required shall be begun or completed, or both. Violation of such
conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the special exception
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Staff Report and Reconunendation
Okeecbobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
October 17. 1995
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is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. Failure to begin or complete, or
both, such required condition or safeguard within the time limit shall, at the option of the
Board, void the special exception.
Staff Recommendation
The proposed use is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan, and is consistent with
existing commercial development in the immediate vicinity. The proposed use could
potentially be incompatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood. Buffering, such as
a masonry wall or privacy fence, should mitigate those possible impacts. If the petition is
approved, such issues would be further addressed and closely scrutinized during the site plan
review process. Staff recommends that the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approve the
request for a special exception to allow mini-warehouses and storage activity in a C-II zoning
district, subject to the following conditions:
1. Construction activity associated with the proposed use shall commence within 12
months, and shall continue in good faith, or the special exception shall be null and
void;
2. If the proposed use ceases for a period of 6 continuous months or for 12 non-
continuous months during a 24 month period, the special exception shall be null and
void;
3. The special exception shall be null and void if the request for a change in zoning
from Residential General-l (RG-l) to Heavy Commercial (C-II) is not granted by
the City Council;
4. Any and all previous special exceptions granted to this property shall immediately be
null and void;
5. The premises shall be maintained at' all times, and the development shall be
landscaped to be compatible with the adjacent and nearby residential development;
and
6. A masonry wall of at least 6 feet in height shall be installed along the west property
line to buffer the proposed use from the adjacent residential development. The
south property line shall also be adequately screened where the development could
adversely impact residential development to the south/southwest of the project.
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Staff Report and Recommendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431,R
October 17, 1995
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Standards For Granting Special Exceptions
Their will be about 200 feet of frontage on S.W.
13th street. Enough space to allow adequate traffic flow
which should be minimal due to the nature of the purposed
business.
Their will be adequate parking. Their should be
minimal noise, no need for loading areas because we wish
to build a mini warehouse.
Their will be no refuse or service areas on property.
Their will be no need for utilities other than security
lights.
Their should be no need for screening or buffering.
Because of the nature of the business.
The only lighting need would be for security. Should
have no effect on traffic safety. Because property is behind
existing buildings. Lighting will be minimal.
Lots are large enough to allow required set backs.
Height will be no factor 12 feet or less.
The only economic effect may be to possible increase
in property values.
Their are other mini warehouses less than 200 feet
away. So I believe that I will be In accordance with surrounding
zoning.
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Okeechobee County Planning Board
Summary of Meeting
September 26, 1995
The Okeechobee County Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals met in regular
session on Tuesday, September 26, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at
the Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 N.W. Second Street, Okeechobee, Florida.
Board members present were Chairman Frank Marsocci, Jim Burke, Renee Hazellief,
Brenda O'Connor, Keith Pearce, John Smith, Warren Watt and alternate member Mike
Long. Also in attendance were John Cassels, County Attorney; Bill Royce, Planning
Director, Damian Peduto, Planner; and Vikki Aaron, Secretary.
Agenda Item #4, Petition 95-430-S, Michael and Angela Armstrong, property owners and
applicants. Request for a special exception to allow mini warehouses and storage activity
within a Heavy Commercial (C-2) zoning district.
Mr. Royce presented the application and described the surrounding properties. Mr. Royce
stated the applicant is requesting a rezoning of all 7 lots in addition to the special exception
to allow mini warehouses and storage activity on 4 of the lots. Mr. Royce stated the subject
property is located within the City's commercial future land use classification, and that the
north part of the City generally has heavier types of commercial uses. Mr. Royce stated the
proposed use is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan and with the existing
commercial development in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Royce recommended that the
special exception be granted with several conditions. Mr. Royce reviewed the conditions.
The Board discussed the special exception and additional conditions. There was no public
comment.
John Smith made a motion to grant the request for a special exception to allow mini
warehouses and storage activity with a Heavy Commercial (C-2) zoning district with the
following conditions:
1) Construction activity associated with the proposed use shall commence within 12
months, and shall continue in good faith, or the special exception shall be null and
void;
2) If the proposed use ceases for a period of six (6) continuous months or for twelve
(12) non-continuous months during a twenty-four (24) month period, the special
exception shall be null and void;
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Staff Report and Reconunendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431-R
October 17, 1995
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3) The special exception shall be null and void if the request for a change in zoning
from Residential General-I (RG-I) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) is not granted by the
City Council;
4) Any and all previous special exceptions granted to this property shall immediately
be null and void;
5) The premises shall be maintained at all times, and the development shall be
landscaped to be compatible with the adjacent and nearby residential development;
6) A masonry wall of at least six (6) feet in height shall be installed along the west
property line to butTer the proposed use from the adjacent residential development.
The south property line shall also be adequately screened where the development
could adversely impact residential development to the south/southwest of the project;
and
7) The special exception is granted for the mini-warehouse and like storage uses only;
no wholesale or retail sales or other such uses are permissible in the warehou~-,
storage facilities. --------. f (c.". \ (( (,
The motion was seconded by Warren Watt. The motion carried unanimously. ~~
Agenda Item #6, Petition 95-431-R, Michael and Angela Armstrong, property owners and
applicants. Request for a change in zoning from the existing classifications of Residential
General-I (RG-I) and Commercial (C) to Heavy Commercial (C-2).
Mr. Marsocci stated this application is associated with the previously discussed special
exception. Mr. Marsocci asked if there was any further discussion of the Board. There was
none. There was no public comment.
Jim Burke made a motion to recommend that the City Council grant the request for a
change in zoning from the existing classifications of Commercial (C) and Residential
General-I (RG-I) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) be granted. The motion was seconded by
Renee Hazellief. The motion carried unanimously.
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Staff Report and Recommendation
Okeechobee City Council
Petition 95-431,R
October 17, 1995
City of Okeechobee
Office of tbe City Clerk & Personnel Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Council
DATE: October 17, 1995
TURU: John J. Drago, City Administrator
FROM: Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk hJ~
SUBJECT: Rezoning Petition 95-431- R
Mrs. Kathleen Sprecher called our office today requesting that it be noted in the official
minutes that she and her husband, Arlington Sprecher~ oppose the rezoning request for Lots
7-10 and 24-26 in Block 14 of the City of Okeechobee. They own Lot 11 and the East half
of Lot 12 in Block 14. They feel that there are too many children living in the area for the
warehouses to be built, which would cause an increase in traffic. "
Mrs. Sprecher explained she had intended to attend the public hearing tonight, however her
husband was not able to return from his out of town business trip due to the weather and .
she cannot see to drive at night. She asked that you strongly consider this rezoning and that
it not be approved.
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Attention: Bill Royce, Planning Director
Dear Mr. Royce:
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of the October 17, 1995 City Council
minutes pertaining to the Public Hearing for Rezoning Petition No. 95-431-R and Special
Exception Petition No. 95-430-S. This copy is for your records, should you require any
additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. With best regards, I am
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Property Appraiser's Office
307 Northwest 5th Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Attention: W.e. Sherman, Property Appraiser
Dear Mr. Sherman:
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of the October 17, 1995 City Council
minutes pertaining to the Public Hearing for Rezoning Petition No. 95-431-R and Special
Exception Petition No. 95-430-S. And a copy of the Rezoning Application. This copy is
for your records, should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to
contact me. With best regards, I am
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Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Attention: Juanette Shirey, Tax Collector
Dear Mrs. Shirey:
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of the October 17, 1995 City Council
minutes pertaining to the Public Hearing for Rezoning Petition No. 95-431-R and Special
Exception Petition No. 95-430-S. And a copy of the Rezoning Application. This copy is
for your records, should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to
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1. Consider Petition No. 95-431-R for a zoning change Chairman Watford read a memorandum from Clerk Thomas concerning a telephone call
continued. her office received today regarding the rezoning stating that Arlington and Kathleen
Sprecher oppose the rezoning request. The memorandum was made part of the official
record.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
F. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE ADOPTION
Chairman Watford asked Mr. Royce if there were any objections stated at the Planning
Board's meeting. Mr. Royce responded that no one present other than the applicants
addressed the Planning Board.
Vote on motion to approve the zoning request is as follows:
KIRK
CHANDLER
O'CONNOR
OLIVER
WATFORD
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Watford closed the Public Hearing for rezoning at 7:12 p.m.
Chairman Watford opened the Public Hearing for ordinance adoption at 7:12 p.m.
1. a. Motion to read by title only Ordinance 686 amending Councilmember O'Connor moved to read by title only, proposed Ordinance No. 686
the City of Okeechobee General Employees Pension Plan amending the City of Okeechobee General Employees Pension Plan; seconded by
- City Attorney (Exhibit 2). Councilmember Oliver.
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CHANDLER
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E. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING
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Consider Petition No. 95-431-R for a zoning change
for property located at 201 N.W. 13th Street from
Residential General-1 (RG-1) and Commercial (C) to
Heavy Commercial (C-2) - Bill Royce (Exhibit 1).
Chairman Watford opened the Public Hearing for rezoning at 7:03 p.m.
Chairman Watford gave the floor to Zoning Administrator Bill Royce to address the
Council on the rezoning request. Mr. Royce explained to the Council that the applicants,
Michael and Angela Armstrong are requesting a zoning change on their property which
are Lots 7 to 10 and 24 to 26 of Block 14 in City of Okeechobee subdivision located
between Northwest 12th and 13th Street. It IS approxim ately 1.22 acres. Lots 7 to 10,
the West half of Lot 24 and all of 26 are currently zoned Residential General-1 (RG-1).
The East half of Lot 24 and all of 25 are zoned Commercial (C). They are requesting
all the property be zoned Heavy Commercial (C-2).
The Applicants are also requesting a Special Exception in order to build mini ware-
houses on Lots 7 to 10, with future plans to build an auto repair shop on Lots 24 to 26.
Another Special Exception will be required for the auto repair shop.
The request is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Staff recommended
approval of the request. The land will have to be screened or buffered from the adjacent
residential properties. The Planning Board voted unanimously that the City Council grant
the request for the change in zoning.
Councilmember O'Connor moved to uphold the Plannina Board's recommendation
to approve Rezoning Petition No. 95-431-R (City No. 88) for a zoning change for
property located at 201 N.W. 13th Street (Block 14 Lots 7-10. 24-26. City of
Okeechobee) from Residential General-1 (RG-1) and Commercial (C) to Heavv
Commercial (C-2) and Petition No. 95-430-S for a Special Exception to allow mini
warehouses: seconded by Councilmember Oliver.
Councilmember Watford asked if there was anyone present that would like to speak in
regards to the rezoning request. There was no one present who wished address the
Council.