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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-90 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING HELD JUNE 28, 1990 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Beatty at 7:30 p.m., followed by a moment of silent prayer and then the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Chairman Beatty, Members: Boggs, Rhodes, Wix, Alternate: Miller, Planning Director Behrens, Building Official Flippen, Secretary King. ABSENT: Vice - Chairman Colburn (excused), Alternate: Foster (excused) OLD BUSINESS Board Member Boggs moved to approve the minutes of the January 24, 1990 Board of Adjustment Meeting. Board Member Rhodes seconded, and the motion carried with a unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS CASE NO. 1- 3V- 90:LAKENDON The variance application was submitted by LaKenDon, Inc. regarding a variance to the City of Ocoee's Sign Ordinance for their commercial subdivision on S.R. 50. The Developer originally requested three curb cuts on S.R. 50, at the request of the Development Review Committee the developer reduced the number of requested curb cuts on S.R. 50 from three to one, this was in keeping with the West Highway 50 Study's goal of limited curb cuts on S.R. 50. Now the Developer faces a sign ordinance that prohibits off -site signage. The Developer needs a sign for the motel on S.R. 50 and apparently cannot now do it because of a hardship placed upon him by City Staff. The Planning Director was present and stated that he would like to see the developer be granted this variance from the City Code. Also, there were eight (8) conditions the Board Members should look at and that would be page 13 of the Zoning Code, Chapter II, Section 4.5(3) Variances. The Developer, Don Wingate, 4938 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808 was present and stated that he had not anticipated the signage problem, but needed direction because on June 29, 1990 the hotel contract would be in and needed clarification. Also the size of the sign needs to be addressed. The code states in Ordinance 88 -25 Section 10 - Sign Regulations, "10.4(1) Maximum Allowable r.►' Copy Area, Unless otherwise specified, a total sign area of two square feet shall be allowed for each linear foot of building Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes June 28, 1990 Page 2 frontage along the primary street frontage of the building. If the building has frontage on more than one street, additional sign area shall be allowed, based on one square foot for each linear foot of building frontage along the secondary street frontage of the building site." Mr. Wingate estimated the size of 250 square feet total signage. Planning Director Behrens quickly read the Billboard Regulatory Matrix chart that had been included in each of the Board Members packet. The chart listed Ocoee, Orange County, Apopka, Winter Park, and Orlando. Cash Kaschai, Kaschai Outdoor Advertising, P.O. Box 5672, Orlando, Florida 32855 wanted to address the board regarding the off -site signage. He stated that he was not in favor nor in opposition of the applicants request, but was present to address the board regarding the precedent it would set for the City. He continued by telling the board the problems he had faced with City Staff in requesting earlier signage from the City for potential clients of his. Chairman Beatty and Planning Director Behrens informed Mr. Kaschai that at any time he could request to come before the Board of Adjustment but only after he had reviewed the City Code to make sure his request would qualify to go through such procedures. �r+ After a brief discussion between Board Members on the eight (8) conditions in the Zoning Code, Board Member Rhodes moved to approve the application and the granting of the variance and stated that the size of the sign would be left to the Building Official to determine by current code, seconded by Board Member Boggs. Chairman Beatty called for the question, and there was a unanimous 5 -0 vote in favor. OTHER BUSINESS LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS BOOK A copy of the Land Development Regulations book should be issued to each Board Member and Alternate. A note should be attached to the book stating that if and when a member leaves the board the regulations should be turned over to the new member. Also the members should receive updates to the book when applicable. fir.• Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes June 28, 1990 Page 3 VARIANCES: PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS (MEMO OF JUNE 28, 1990) Chairman Beatty took a poll of the members and staff on their feelings on where the Board of Adjustment recommendation should be placed on the City Commission Agenda. The sentiment of the board was that a citizen attending a City Commission Meeting should have the opportunity to ask questions on a particular item without being intimidated by an item placed on a "Consent Agenda ". The Boards preference would be to have the Board of Adjustment recommendation as a "Discussion" item so that the public could speak even though it would not be a public hearing. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE - CHAIRMAN Place on the Agenda for the Board of Adjustment Meeting in July the election of Chairman and Vice - Chairman. COMMENTS Planning Director Behrens stated that with all the new development in the City that more and more request will be coming to the Board of Adjustment. Next month will be regarding a height of a wall. Building Official - no comment Board Members: Chairman Beatty stated that if a number of requests come in for review by the Board of Adjustment that City Staff should look at scheduling more than one meeting per month. Citizens - no comment ADJOURNMENT Board Member Rhodes moved to adjourn the meeting, Board Member Wix seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned approximately 8:30 p.m. CHAIRMAN B TY ATTEST: OC/76' 5€;/4- SECRETARY KING