LPAMin09-08-82LAND PLANNING AGENCY
September 8, 1982
the land Planning Agency held its regular meeting on April 14, 1982 in the Longwood
City Commission Chambers.
Present: Finery Mei neke, Vice CHai nnan
Robert Hammond
Harvey Smeri l son
Na rry Lindsey
R. A. Bryant, Building Official
Geri Zambri, Secretary
Absent: N. H. Nayni e, Chairman
1. Mr, Mei ne ke chaired the meeting in Mr, Naynie's absence. Approval of Minutes of
August 25, 1982 meeti n9: Motion by Mr. Smeril son, s cond by F1r. Hammond to approve
the minutes of the August 25, 1982 meeting as written.e Motion carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
2. Sf to Plan Hessi na/MCCUS ter Office/Warehouse - Savage Lou rt , Zoned [-2, 4.]11
Mr. Ken Ehl ers,P. E, present to represent Messina/MCCUS ter.
MrreBryant presented site pi an saying it wa at the south end of Savage Court o
cul-de-sac, was properly zoned, was adjacent to a flood prone area but with propera
retention and height of building, building wilt be protected for in ce purposes.
Li ty engineer re onmended that building and parking lot drainage shouldnbe directed
toward paved spillways to prevent damage to the pavement and er n of the retention
pond banks, This will need to be shown property on the site pi an r wi th an approval
letter from Plr. Land before presentation to City Commission.
Motion by Pir. Smeri ison, second by Mr. Namnond to re amend approval of the Messi na/
McCUSker Office/Warehouse Site Plan with sti put ati onctM1at re mended co recti ons by
Mr. Land be incorporated into site O1 an. Motion carried by unanrmous roll call vote.
3. Site Plan Schneeman Butidi nq - Dffi ce(Showroom/Warehouse - Baywood Avenue and
Nwy. 42]~ C-3, Approx. 1 a Mr. 6. D. Simpson present to represent Schneeman.
Mr. Bryant Oresented the site pl an rsaying it was properly zoned, not flood prone and
stated that on all lots along Baywgod, the drainage is intended to go into the drainage
ement, fiorida Power ea men t, but that the City requires a two foot berm before
goi n9 into that drainage ea meat. Mr. Bryant stated that notation should be made on
the plans before presentation to Conmissi on. Mr. Bryant stated that parking appears
adequate, landscaping and fire hydrants meet requirements. Mr. Smeril son questioned
the plans not being sealed by an engineer. Mr. Bryant said it wa rsi ght and
they would be sealed before presentation to Commission and that theabenn would also
be noted on the plan.
Motion by Mr. Smeril son, second by Mr. Hammond to re omnend approval to Comnissi on
of the Schneeman Building site plan with the stipulations that site plans be sealed
by an en9i neer and bean be intli ca tetl on site plan. Motion carried by a unanimous roll
call vote.
4. Conditional Use Request - To Permit Video Entertainment Center - Appi icant: Pam
Sulli o eo Dimensions. n ropose owns ,p aza opprng n to be
~' located on SR 434 opposite Rangeli ~e Road. Ms. Pam Sul ii was present to represent
Video Dimensions, [nc.
Mr. Bryant presented the Conditional Use Request referring to the Township Pi aza Site
Plan. t1r. Bryant explained i s the r sed plan but showed very few changes frwn
the ori9 final plan. Mr. Lintls eywa s ked whenr constructi on would commence and Mr. Bryant
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stated he dfd not know, but they were clearing the land and he as umed it would be
quite so Nr. Smeril son questioned who would be tFe neighboring businesses to
the OroDOSed Video Entertainment Center and would the Center be open till 1:0g A. M.
months. Ms. Sulli eyed no later than 1:00 A.M. Mr. Smerii son asked
if tM1e rerwould be strict adherence to school schedules and if Mrs. Suili or M1er M1us band
would be in attendance at all times. Ms. Sulli replied yes. Mr. Lindsey questioned
the level of lighting, asking if it would be kept very dark. Ms. Sulii replf etl not
too dark, but not as bright as the Commission Chambers. Mr. Smeril son questi onetl
if smgki ng would only be allowed fn Snack area and Ms. Sul li said yes and they would
not sell cigarettes. Mr. Lindsey asked if they expected family participation and
Ms. Sul ii said yes, citing Show Biz as being a family or en led type of business.
Mr. Lindsey questioned if there would be or9ani zed activities and Ms. Sul li said they
would like to try that and that she would also like to start a Youth Council so the
youth would take responsibility for tM1eir own actions and discipline themselves.
Mr. Smeri ison asked if she had M1atl any experience i si dential a ompared to
tourist a Circus Worl tl, etc. Ms. Sul ii sa idethey peoDierwhp pa iron iced her
business would beethe people from the su oundi nq ar and tM1at she believed that
families needed a O1 ace for ente rtai nmentY a ce place, and she felt she could provide
that. Mrs. Rebecca Vickers asked if she could speak in behalf of Ms. Sull i, and said
that the Entertainment Center was not going to be a hangout for hoodlums and that it
would be a clean place for children, youth, and adults, and she felt breaking and entries
would not oc oundi ng a as due to the Entertainment Center as mentioned
previously bypa 0pa rdrmember, sheefelt this wa not a valid fear. She also stated that
the liyhti nq would be such as to allow alt c s of the room to be se She stated
that the Sul li's would be able to control whatpwent on at their bust ness na well a
n front of their business. She said she felt it was a good venture. Mr.s Smeri is on
stated that the Serino request for a Game roan was turned down due to inadequate parking
and M1e Fad the same tears because of not knowing what the parking situation would be
at this Plaza. Ms. Sulli said the owner/developer, Mr. Lei iman, felt it would a
comDa ti ble us n the Plata. Mr. Sme ri lson wa also concerned about school age children
hangi n9 out during school Fours. Ms. Sul li said they would be sure to question any
school age children spending time fn the Entertainment Lenter during school hours to
re they were not skipping school and she would not allow them to be in attendance
during school hours. Mr. B. U. Simpson asked to speak and asked to be on the record
sayi ny he congratulated the Roard £or the first Conditional Use Request for a Gameroom
that they voted to approve. Ne stated that conditions may be imposed but that denying
the us would be against free en terpri se.and property rights. Mr, t1ei neke stated
that the Board acknowledged that but also M1ad to acknowledge the other people in the
Mr. Bill Res k, ow r of a 9amerpan in Lake Mary spoke and said he had a game-
esidentiai a ae had many young children who attended, and said they set
thei r~hou rs to compliment icFOol hours and that there was no evidence of vandalism
Co generate monies to cane to the game rq and that tFe fears of the board we
unfounded. Mr. Smeril son stated tM1at sane of their fears were based on a past
experience with a gameroom.
Motion by Mr. Smeril son, second by Mr. Lindsey to re mend approval of the Conditional
Use Request of Video gi mensi pns, Inc, fora Video Entertainment Center in the proposed
Township Plaza. Motion ca ri ed by a three to pn vote, wi Lh Messrs. Hammond, Lindsey
and Smeri is on voting aye, Mr. Mei neke voting naye
5. Conditional Use Request - To Permit Retail Sale of Boats - Applicant: Steven T.
Oehl coca ton Northeast cp r pf Wilma and SR 434, Zoned - L-3.
Mr. Bryant presented the Lpndi ti ona leUSe Request saying the proposed location was on
the co r of Wilma and SR 434, next to the Lub Center, properly zoned:
that theebuii ding would be located in the northeast co r of the property, and that
the parki ny and front entrance to the business would benon Wilma Street, stated green
as provided and they would be sellf ng smaller type boats, u0 to 19 feet; Mr.
Oehlin9er present. Mr. Smeri lson questioned if the yard would be fenced, Mr. 8ehli n9er
stated it would be <anpl etely fenced with a 25 foot setback from Wilma Street. Mr.
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Me ineke asked if the three parking spaces would be sufficient. Mr. Oehii nger stated
any employees w0~id park within the fence and that it was not a hf gh volume traffic
business and there would ne er be more than 2 or 3 ca on premises at one time.
He stated there would be a open shed t0 wash boats, but no mechanical work on engines
would be done. He stated he would be buying and selling boats from the location.
Mr_ Dehlinger stated he has operated a business in Altamonte Springs, consignment of
boats, for the past B or 9 years.
Motion by Mr. Nanmond, Second by Mr. Smeri lson t0 re omnend approval Lo GOmni ssi on for
the Conditional Use Request for Boat Sales by Mr. Steven Dehii nge r. Motion cdrri ed
by a unantm0us roll call vote.
6. Mott On to adjourn meeting by Mr. Smeri icon, Second by Mr. Ha~iOnd. Motion carried
unan,mgesly.
Geri Zambri, Gierk
Land Planning Agency
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