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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-19 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES CITY OF DANIA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1997 7:30 P.M. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ROLL CALL Present: Kim Daise Leigh Kerr, Planning Consultant Victor Lohmann Frank Adler, City Attorney June Silvernale Lou Ann Cunningham, Clerk Anthony Stevens APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion made by Anthony Stevens to approve the minutes of the February 19, 1997, Regular Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by June Silvernale. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 3. SP-07-97 - Holland Engineering, Inc. on behalf of RaceTrac Petroleum, request recommendation of a site plan approval for a gas station at 303 North Federal Hwy. Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block G of Hanson and Nelson Subdivision. Leigh Kerr addressed the board with a description of the proposed site plan. The request is for a Racetrac gas station, located where the abandoned Broward Linen building stands. Leigh advised the board of an issue relating to the a 106' right of way required by the Broward County Trafficways Plan. The petitioner would have to resolve this matter with the County before the Dania Commission could make final approval of the project. Leigh advised the board that most of the items recommended in his memo have been addressed by the petitioner, and that the board has been given the revised plans. A question was raised regarding the size of the sign being over 50 square feet. Mr. Kerr stated that signs on gas stations are allowed to display fuel price signs in addition to the main sign. Leigh stated that the only items that have not been met is the certification to MINUTES 1 March 19, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board section 6.24(a) which speaks to the separation requirements from schools, recreation and residential; and the FDOT approval of access from US 1. A question regarding the dumpster enclosure access was raised, and Leigh commented that he would check into that issue. At this time Susan Holland, of Holland Engineering addressed the board. Ms. Holland stated that they have received a letter today from DOT approving the access from Federal Highway. The letter was given to Leigh Kerr for review. Victor Lohmann brought up concerns relating to the properties to the north also being gas stations and possibly fixing one property at the expense of others. Mr. Paul Bland, of Racetrac Petroleum, addressed the board to answer any questions relating to this matter. City Attorney Adler reminded the board that their decisions need only be based on whether the site plan conforms to all applicable city codes. Leigh Kerr confirmed that site plan conforms to all of the City's code requirements, other than the ones listed in his memo. This item was opened to the public for comment, hearing none and seeing none; the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Kim Daise to recommend approval of item SP-07-97 with the condition that the petitioner clarify in the site plan section 6.24(a) relating to separation requirements, from schools, recreation and residential, seconded b June Silvernale. q Y Discussion by the board resumed regarding the right to abstain from voting. City Attorney Adler advised the board that unless there is a conflict of interest with the petitioner, all members must vote either yes or no. The motion was again made by Kim Daise, and seconded by June Silvernale with the conditions set forth in the previous motion. The motion passed on the following roll call: Kim Daise - Yes Victor Lohmann - Yes June Silvernale - Yes Anthony Stevens - Yes 4. LU-08-97 - Wilson Atkinson for Griffin Point, Inc., request for land use change from Residential to Commercial. The location is approximately 2300 block on the North side of Griffin Rd. Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk 4 Marshall Everglade Subdivision. Leigh Kerr described the request for Land Use Change to the board. Leigh stated that this request is not an amendment to the City's Comprehensive plan because the area to the west of Ravenswood Road has not yet been made a part of the plan as yet, and that this will be an amendment to Broward County's land use plan. Leigh described the surrounding zonings and uses in the area. Leigh stated the petitioner is requesting the change in land use due to the impact of the airport noise. He further stated that the City will be looking at revising land use changes in this area as part of its' comprehensive plan update. Leigh described some of the analysis on the impact of services relating to the proposed change in land use, stating that the most significant impact would be in the area of traffic. Leigh confirmed that the future road conditions MINUTES 2 March 19, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board • • for the site show that there would be adequate capacity to support the change in traffic. Leigh introduced Wilson Atkinson to the board to answer any questions relating to the petition. The board posed questions as to notification of property owners. It was confirmed by staff that notification was sent out to all property owners within 300' of the site. Mr. Wilson Atkinson addressed the board to describe the procedure that must be followed to change the land use on a property. He advised the board that once the land use is change further public hearings would be necessary relating to rezoning the land and preparing for site plan review. He stated these items would come before this board after the State and County approve the land use change which in itself takes nearly 6 to 8 months to complete. Mr. Atkinson concluded stating conversations and research that was done relating to future airport uses and surrounding development in the area. At this time Chairperson Daise opened the item for public comment. Mrs. Dottie & Joe Honan, residing in the residential area of the West Dania Heights subdivision lots 4 and 10, addressed the board stating opposition to the land use change. Reasons for opposition being they felt it would adversely affect the value of their property. Other discussion entailed between the petitioner, the board and Mr. & Mrs. Honan relating to concerns of traffic through the residential area, property values and the problems with the commercial properties in the area. Victor Lohmann questioned Leigh Kerr about the County's master plan for this area. Leigh Kerr briefly explained the policies relating to areas surrounding airports, which discouraged residential and supported non-residential uses. There was further discussion relating to the airport issue and the effect of the land use change between the board, the Honans, Mr. Atkinson and Leigh Kerr. Mr. Fred Elson of 2295 SW 45t' St. addressed the board with concerns relating to traffic generated by the commercial uses in the area and when the properties, which currently hold residential zonings, could expect to be upgraded to similar commercial uses, which would help the adverse effect on the property values of the residential zonings in the area. After further discussion of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update and property value concerns Chairperson Daise closed the public hearing. The item was brought back to the board for discussion. Discussion entailed relating to changing the land use on one piece of property and leaving the others to wait. Motion was made by June Silvernale to recommend approval of the Land Use Change request, seconded by Anthony Stevens. Motion passed on the following roll call: Kim Daise - yes Victor Lohmann - no June Silvernale - yes Anthony Stevens - yes It was agreed that at the next meeting there would be a discussion on the City's Comprehensive Plan update. Adjournment MINUTES 3 March 19, 1997 Planning and Zoning Board