PZ 11-09-1976 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
BOARD HELD NOVEMBER 9, 1976
PRESENT: Chairman Bowness, MeRobert, Brooklyn, Carter, Turner, Peck
ABSENT: THOMAS
I. J. P. Brooks, representative of Southern Chemicals appeared before
the Board with reference to erecting a 14,500 gallon vertical steel
tank for soluble oil in the Industrial Park on 300 Story Road.
Mr. Peck moved that Southern Chemical's request be granted since
the Planning and Zoning Board has already considered said request
and everything is in order according to the Zoning Ordinance (Page
70, Section 12.8, Par. 2), except for obtaining a permit from the
Building Inspector. Mr. McRobert seconded. Vote unanimous. Mr.
Turner and Mr. Carter abstained from voting due to the expiration
of their terms.
II. Chairman Bowness asked for the Board's recommendation of new members
due to the expiration of Mr. Turner, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Carter's
terms.
Mr. Brooklyn moved to recommend to Council the reappointment of
.OM Mr. Turner, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Carter. Mr. McRobert seconded.
Vote unanimous with Turner and Carter abstaining from voting.
III. Building Inspector Cecil Hurst appeared before the Board with refer-
ence to restrictions and setback requirements for pools and fences.
Mr. Hurst indicated that there are no such rules and regulations in
the City Zoning Ordinance.
The Zoning Board tabled the issue until Mr. Hurst brings copies of
ordinances from Seminole and Orange County in order to give the Board
a guideline of an ordinance for Ocoee.
Discussion was brought up on setbacks and requirements for air- condi-
tioner compressors.
Mr. McRobert moved that the Planning and Zoning Shard requests of the
City Commission that they direct the City Attorney to rewrite the
Zoning Ordinance on Page 22, Section 5, Par. 5.2 to allow air- condi-
tioning units to be placed within the normal 72 foot setback. Mr.
Peck seconded. Vote unanimous. Carter and Thomas abstained from
voting.
There was discussion regarding lot size on RT1 Mobile Home Subdivi-
sion Units.
Mr. Peck moved to recommend to City Commission to purchase for the
Zoning Board a copy of Orange County's Zoning Ordinance. Mr. McRobert
seconded. Vote unanimous with Turner and Carter abstaining.
Mr. Carter informed the Board that Orange County is building a new
elementary school and wants to know if the Zoning Board would re-
commend to Council to take actions in obtaining the old building.
Mr. McRobert moved to recommend to Council to investigate and deter-
"' mine the feasibility of obtaining the old elementary school. Mr.
Brooklyn seconded. Vote unanimous with Carter and hamas abstaining.
Minutes of the meeting held October 26 of 76 were read and approved
with the exception that paragraph six read expired instead of expire.
Mr. McRobert moved to adjourn. Mr. Peck seconded. Motion carried.
Being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Esther L. Fannin
Deputy Clerk
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