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01-24-1983 .. o u ""':1 ZONING COMMISSION MEETING January 24, 1983, 7:00 PM Minutes vice Chairman Gaffney called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the conference area of the Community Center. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS Mrs. Wadsworth, Deputy City Clerk, was present to swear in Messrs. Cochran, Stewart, Siciliano and Wheeler. ROLL CALL Members present: Messrs. Gaffney, Landry, Cochran, Stewart, Siciliano and Wheeler. Also present: Mrs. Winks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Gaffney, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1982 meeting. Messrs. Cochran, Stewart and Siciliano voted NO as they were not present. Messrs. Landry and Gaffney voted YES and the minutes were considered approved as these were the only two members that attended the subject meeting. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIlli~N Vice Chairman Gaffney opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Siciliano nominated Mr. Cochran; Mr. Cochran declined the nomination. Mr. Landry nominated Mr. Gaffney, seconded by Mr. Siciliano; Mr. Siciliano moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Cochran; upon roll call, Mr. Gaffney was UNANIMOUSLY elected Chairman. Chairman Gaffney opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Siciliano nominated Mr. Cochran, seconded by Mr. Gaffney; Mr. Siciliano moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Landry; upon roll call Mr. Cochran was UNANIMOUSLY elected Vice Chairman. COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Gaffney read Mrs. Massey's letter informing the Commission of the Seminar to be held on February 3, 1983, to discuss encouraging industry to Edgewater. Messrs. Gaffney, Cochran and Landry noted that they would attend this seminar. NEW BUSINESS Rezoning Request, I-I toR-5, Talmadge Stuckey, Old County Road Mr. Clay Henderson, authorized representative, Talmadge Stuckey, developer and Mr. Bhide, architect were present to discuss the proposed rezoning. Mr. Henderson pointed out the property which is on Old County Road and mostly surrounded by multi-family zoning. Mr. Dana Armstrong spoke on the location of Old County Road, which he stated is not in the correct place. Mr. Henderson noted that the developer is willing to pave Old County Road at no cost to the taxpayer. Mr. Henderson stated that if the area is not rezoned, the developer would use the I-I property for a parking lot for the complex, but would rather spread out the complex for a better utilization of the land. He read from Section 1-9 of the Comprehensive Plan which states: "Encourage the location of industry North of Park Avenue and West of the F.E.C. Railroad", and from Section 1-13 which states: "Identify and participate in assisted housing programs if the eligibility requirements can be met", and Section 1-14 which states "Consider participation in areawide housing assistance programs". Mr. Cochran questioned ingress and egress on Old County Road and stated that he objected to people living so close to the railroad and removing industrial property that is near the railroad. .Mr. Siciliano questioned leaving the land on both sides of the project I-I. Mr. Henderson said that he could supply affidavits from owners of that I-I property stating that they also would like it rezoned to R-5. Mr. Gaffney felt that the strip of I-I be considered for rezoning and not just the applicants property. Mr. Siciliano noted that Mrs. Massey, Chairman of the Industrial Development , u o ~ ~ Board, is not in favor of any 1-1 property being rezoned. Mr. Henderson read from page 4-6 of the Comprehensive Plan under Industrial. It was noted that the mortgage will be Federally assisted, and these are considered moderate income housing. The monthly rental will be from $180 - $270. There will be a limitation of occupancy based on the number of bedrooms. Mr. Garthwaite asked what the square footage of the apartments would be. One bedroom will be 540, two bedroom will be 800, and the three bedroom will be 1,000 square feet. Mr. Henderson went through the 7 requirements stated on page 1634 of the Code book for the Commission. Mr. Opal ques- tioned the 1-1 property located north of Cheetah Drive. Mr. Henderson stated that he would not want to see this property rezoned as there is an existing business. Mr. Siciliano suggested that we look at the overall area and not just the applicant's property. Moved by Mr. Siciliano, seconded by ML.Cochran, and DID NOT CARRY 3-2, to ~onsider leaving the property from Cheetah Drive to Pearl Street all I-lor to consider rezoning to R-5, and require that the applicant supply affidavits from property owners for the next Zoning Commission meeting. Messrs. Landry, Stewart and Gaffney voted NO. Mr. Gaffney felt that a recommendation should be made at this meeting and possibly put conditions on the recommendation to Council. Moved by Mr. Cochran to table the discussion and make a recommendation at the next meeting. The motion died for a lack of a second. I Moved by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Stewart, and CARRIED 3-2, to rezone property from Cheetah Drive to Pearl Street from 1-1 to R-5 with the condition that the applicant supply affidavits from property owners in this area that they join in the application. Messrs. Siciliano and Cochran voted NO." Dudley Funeral Home, Request for Cremation Chamber to be Considered an Accessory Use to Funeral Home ; I i I I Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dudley, ownersof Dudley Funeral Home, and Mr. Larry Hook, Crawford Engineering was present to discuss the Cremation Chamber. Mr. Dudley noted that the chamber will be located within the funeral home building and the only structural change will be enlarging the door for the installation. Mr. Cochran questioned the closing down of one in Port Orange. Mr. Dudley answered that it was closed by the State as it was not operating properly. The State will inspect the chamber and emissions once a year. If there is a complaint, it will be checked immediately. II i I II I Moved by Mr. Siciliano, seconded by Mr. Cochran, and CARRIED 5-0, that a cremation chamber is an accessory use to a funeral home, and if Council so wishes for clarification purposes, the Occupational License be changed to include cremation chambers as part of a funeral home. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Gaffney suggested drafting a letter to Council stating that as a new Zoning Commission we hope to work in unity with the Council and other Boards. Mr. Cochran stated that we did that when they were sworn in. - Mr. Siciliano commented on the B-5 permitted use on dry cleaning establish- ments. He feels that we should take things slow and look to the future, and not rush into decisions. Mr. Opal, member of the Planning Commission, stated that Old County Road should have been taken care of concerning its location. Mr. Siciliano discussed removing B-2 through B-6 from the special exceptions in the I-I zone. The "meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. Minutes submitted by: Debbie Winks Zoning Commission Minutes January 24, 1983 Page 2 --