HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ 08-14-1979 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HELD
AUGUST 14, ]979
i "' PRESENT: CHAIRMAN McROBERT, BROOKLYN, MAGILL, AHO, SANDERS, HAGER, LAIT
ABSENT: THOMAS, RODGERS
PRESENT IN AUDIENCE WERE: Building Inspector, Cecil Hurst; Mr. and Mrs. McFarren
from Huskey Realty; Mr. Henderson, Realtor; Mr. Jones, prospective tenant of West
Orange Industrial Park and his attorney.
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman McRobert in the Commission
Chambers.
MINUTES ACCEPTED
Mr. Aho moved to accept the minutes of the meeting held July 26, 1979 as
written. Mr. Brooklyn seconded. Vote unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVISION OF ZONING ORDINANCE
lbw Jack Glatting, Planning and Design Consultant briefed the audience on revision
of the new zoning ordinance. Following briefing, Chairman McRobert opened the
meeting for comments and questions from the audience.
Mr. Larry McFarren from Huskey Realty stated that he felt that Ocoee's setback
requirements for industrial areas were more restricted in comparison to surrounding
cities and suggested that the matter be considered further.
The Building Inspector said that his main concern in said matter would be
accessability for fire protection.
Mr. Glatting recommended reducing side setback requirements to ten feet on
one side and rear and twenty feet on the other side, unless a variance is granted
by the Board of Adjustment for a lesser setback. Also, zero clearance when adjacent
to a railroad siding.
Mr. Magill moved to recommend to the Council approval of the zoning ordinance
contingent upon discussed comments. Mr. Lait seconded. Vote unanimous.
RESIGNATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Chairman McRobert read Mr. Rodgers resignation to the Board. Board members
accepted Mr. Rodgers resignation.
Mr. Hager submitted his resignation due to filling a position on the City
Commission. Resignation accepted.
The following persons were suggested for appointment to the Zoning Board:
(1) Mr. Aho recommended E. Leroy Lande.
(2) Mr. McRobert recommended Richard Yount.
(3) Mr. Brooklyn recommended Newly Breland.
No suggestions were made for alternate members. Decision was left for
Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 P. M.
Respectfully �s
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Esther L. Fannin
Deputy Clerk
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