BOA10-28-09Min CITY OF LONGWOOD
~ Board of Adjustment
Minutes
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
175 West Warren Avenue October 28, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
BOARD: STAFF:.
Barry Revels, Chair Sheryl Bower, Director of Community Development
Autumn Doulong, Member Kelly Morrow, Planner/Economic Development/Grants
Aaron Rupp, Member Jessica Pugh, Recording Secretary
ABSENT:
Arthur Heintz, Vice Chair
Tom DeNegre, Member
1. Call to order.
Chair Revels called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair Revels led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR:
A. Regular Meeting: June 24, 2009.
Member Doulong moved to approve the June 24, 2009 Minutes. Seconded by
Member Rupp and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Heintz
and Member DeNegre absent.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. VAR 06-09 Variance
A variance to Longwood City Code Section 58, Article IV,
Temporary Uses, to allow for more than one temporary
use permit in a 90 day period and to Longwood
Development Code Article VI, Section 6.6.1.A, to allow
more than one temporary sign permit on a parcel in a 90
day period. Address: 1155 W SR 434
Property ID#: 36-20-29-300-024C-0000.
Applicant: Michael Schrmisher
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Chair Revels opened the public hearing.
Ms. Morrow explained the property at 1155 West State. Road 434 is designated as
General Commercial. The Applicant is requesting to allow for more than one
temporary use permit and temporary sign permit in a ninety (90) day period on one
parcel. The findings from staff have been reported within the Staff Report. The
Applicant was present for any additional questions if needed.
Mike Schrimsher, 600 East Colonial Drive, Suite 100, Orlando, introduced himself
to the Board as part Owner of Schrimsher Shopping Centers. Mr. Schrimsher
stated that he assumed all information was provided to the Board including his
letter of response to the Staff Report.
Member Doulong asked if any letters were received back from adjacent property
owners and what their opinions were on the variance being applied for.
Mr. Schrimsher listed five approval letters from adjacent property owners that were
received. Only one letter was received with a conditional response, and another
which is no longer in business. No other responses were sent. Mr. Schrmsher
noted the issue with only permitting two. (2) fireworks stands a year in the City of
Longwood. Stating there are only two (2) times a year selling fireworks would be
relevant during the 4th of July and the New Year.
Member Rupp questioned staff on restrictions for using fireworks.
Ms. Morrow stated there were restrictions on displays, but would research the
Code for individual use.
Chair Revels questioned the section of the Staff Report that recommended the
consideration of the cumulative effect of granting the variance to all who may
apply.
Ms. Bower explained allowing the variance for one may open up more businesses
to apply for variances. If the direction is to allow businesses to have these events
more than once in the ninety (90) days than amending the Code may be a better
way to address this particular issue.
A brief discussion ensued.
Chair Revels closed public hearing.
A discussion ensued.
Chair Revels re-opened public hearing.
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Member Rupp moved to approve the /tern with the condition it be brought to
~ the Commission. Seconded by Member Doulong and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Heintz and Member DeNegre
absent.
B. VAR 07-09 Variance
A variance to LDC 3.2.1 F, to allow for aself-imposed
hardship and a variance to LDC 3.2.3.D.9, to allow chain
link fence on a general commercial property.
Address: 820 W SR 434
Property I D# 06-21-30-300-021 H-0000
Applicant: Yvonne Paguada
Ms. Morrow explained the Applicants were requesting to allow a chain link fence
that had been improperly placed on the property. The location at 820 West State
Road 434 is designated as General Commercial. The findings from staff havE;
been reported within the Staff Report. A representative for the Applicant was
present for any additional questions if needed.
Justin Polk with CPH Engineers, Inc., 500 West Fulton Street, Sanford, stated he
was a representative for SunTrust Bank. He discussed how SunTrust Bank
decided on the location and how it had been redeveloped from a so called ruri
down shopping center. Mr. Polk explained the chain link fence had always been
included on the site plan for review since their initial submittal, and the fence vvas
~ in place for safety purposes. He also noted the fence was never mentioned during
the site plan review process or the multiple times inspections took place on the
property. He gave a visual presentation showing the property before it was re-
developed and pictures of the site presently. He also showed photographs of
properties with chain link fences within the City of Longwood. He said two (2) out
of the fifteen (15) letters were received back with positive remarks regarding the
new chain link~fence.
Chair Revels closed public hearing.
A brief discussion ensued.
Chair Revels re-opened public hearing.
Ms. Morrow commented that a site plan review is for the site itself, every effort: is
made at the time to supply the Applicant with as much information as possible.
When the final site plan was approved the note on the development order was
made that all building permits must be applied for separately and are required
through the Building Division. The sign and demolition permits were both applied
for with the Building Division but not commented on the development order or site
plan.
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Chair Revels commented that it would be beneficial for the Applicants to receive a
listing of permits that are required to alleviate issues in the future.
Member Rupp questioned the Notice of Violation for the property for installing the
fence.
Ms. Morrow stated a standard comment was issued that a permit needed to be in
place to install a fence.
A discussion ensued.
Member Doulong moved to approve the Item with the condition it be
brought to the Commission. Seconded by Member Rupp and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote Vice Chair Heintz and .Member DeNegre absent.
C. VAR 08-09 Variance
A variance to the Longwood Design Guidebook, page 23,
The Artisan Village District, Guiding Principles,. Building
Placement on Site (Setback from Property Line), to allow
for an increased front setback.
Address: 798 W SR 434
Property ID#: 06-21-30-504-0000-0030 8 06-21-30-300-0190-0000
Applicant: Steve Monroe
Ms. Morrow explained the location at 798 West State Road 434 is designated
General Commercial and Industrial. The Applicants are requesting a variance to
allow for an increased front setback. The property calls for zero (0) to fifteen (15')
foot front setbacks if no front parking is provided and seventy-six (76) to eighty
(80') foot front setbacks if front perking is provided. The Applicant is proposing a
one hundred and thirty five (135') foot. to one hundred thirty-three ('133') foot front
setback. The Applicant is present'for any additional questions.
Steve Monroe, Vice President of M.E. Construction, Inc., 7607 Coral Drive
Melbourne, Florida, explained he is a representative of Magic Oil Investments, the
Applicant. He gave a visual presentation of elevations and proposed development
to the Board.
Ms. Morrow commented that gas stations and convenience stores are an
allowable use for the district the property is located in.
Mr. Monroe explained the difficulty large trucks would have entering and exiting
the property without the proposed setbacks.
Chair Revels inquired about the carwash next to the property.
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Mr. Monroe stated the car wash was a separate parcel but the properties would
share a joint entry.
Chair Revels closed public hearing.
A discussion ensued'.
Chair Revels re-opened public hearing.
Member Rupp moved to approve the Item with the condition it be brought to the
Commission. Seconded by Member Doulong and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote with Vice Chair Heintz and Member DeNegre absent.
5. Old Business.
Ms. Morrow stated there was no Old Business.
6. New Business.
Ms. Morrow stated there was no New Business.
7. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
~ Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: November 25, 2009.
Ms. Morrow stated there was nothing at this time for the next Meeting.
8. Public Participation.
No public participation.
9. Adjournment. .
Member Doulong moved to adjourn. Seconded by Member Rupp and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Heintz and Member DeNegre absent.
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The Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Barry Rees, air
ATTEST:
J ' sica Pugh, R' or Secretary
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