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03-28-1983 o o ;;. ZONING COr~ISSION MEETING March 28, 1983, 7:00 PM Minutes Chairman Siciliano called the meeting to order at 7:09 PM in the Planning Office in City Hall. , ROLL CALL i-1embers present: Member excused: Messrs. Siciliano'ICochran, Wheeler, Landry, Sadowski. Mr. Stewart. Also present: Mrs. Winks APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Siciliano asked that it be added to these minutes that the second paragraph under CORRESPONDENCE should state that the subject of multi- family housing as a special exception in the B zones and "industrial" zones was discussed. Moved by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Cochran, and CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the March. 14, 1983 meeting as submitted~ Witll the_above change:being added to these minutes. REVISED BY-LAWS Mr. Siciliano asked if anyone had any questions on the revised By-Laws. There were no questions or comments. Moved by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Cochran, and CARRIED 5-0, to accept the revised By-Laws, and send a copy to Council for their information. PERMITTED USES - COIN OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES Mr. Siciliano explained that there are now game rooms in operation in the City, but there is no mention of game rooms as a permitted use in any of the zones. The Zoning Commission must decide what zones these will be permitted in. The suggested zones for this was B-3, B-5 and B-6, which was suggested when the administrative staff reviewed all permitted uses in accordance with the licenses issued The Commission questioned B-6 as a zone for this permitted use. Moved by Mr. Wheeler that coin operated machines and devices be allowed as a permitted used in B-3 and B-5 zones. A discussion followed that this should be more specific stating game rooms, because coin operated machines could mean laundromat, soda machines, etc. The Commission felt that it should state coin operated games. Mr. Wheeler withdrew his motion. Moved by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and CARRIED 5-0, to allow coin operated game room machines' and devices as a permitted use in B-3 and B-5 zones, with a definition of GAME ROOM put in the Definitions section of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Siciliano read the letter that will be sent to Council asking them to delete multi-family developments as a special exception in the commercial and industrial zones. The Commission was in agreement with the letter. Mr. Siciliano also read a letter to Mrs. Massey, Chairwoman of the Indus- trial Development Board, in answer to her letter. It stated that the Zoning Commission will notify her as soon as possible of rezonings. PLANNING AND ZONING SEMINAR Mr. Cochran gave a brief report on the Planning and Zoning Seminar that he attended in Orlando. Items that were discussed was the increase in population by the year 2000, and the need for good planning for the future. Impact fees and water management was also discussed. ---~ o o ~he Commission had an informal discussion on rezoning. Mr. Cochran stated that an application for rezoning must state the reason clearly. Mr. Landry asked why some people can get rezoning and some can't. Mr. Siciliano noted that each case is considered on its own merit and zoning will change along with the neighborhood. Mr. Cochran brought up the subject of Adult Congregate Living Facilities, and do we have a place for them in our zoning. Mrs. Winks noted that one is on the books presently, and nursing homes are allowed in any of the districts. REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 880 The Commission continued the review of the Definitions that were reviewed by the Joint Planning and Zoning Workshop at the August 23,' 1982 meeting. The following is a summary of the definitions covered. Home Occupation: OK as in Book. Hotel: OK as in Book. Industrial Park: OK as in Book. Industry: OK as in Book. Junk yard: OK as in Book. Lot: OK as in Book. Lot, atypical: REMOVE. Lot, corner: REMOVE. Lot, depth: OK as in Book. Lot, width: OK as in Book. Lot, double frontage: TABLE for future meeting. Lot, interior: REMOVE. Marina: OK as in Book. Moved by Mr. Wheeler to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Cochran. Mr. Wheeler withdrew his motion. Mr. Siciliano discussed Zero Lot Lines being sent to the Planning Commission for their/review. Mr. Siciliano would like to write Council a letter on the duties of the two Commissions. He feels that the Zero Lot Lines is under the Zoning Commission's responsibility. Mayor McKillop stated that it was being sent back to Planning because it came from Planning. He suggested that a joint meeting with the Planning Commission be held. Mr. Siciliano stated that he would agree to a joint meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 PM. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Winks Zoning Commission Meeting March 28, 1983 Page 2