MINUTES
SHALIMAR PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
The regular meeting of the Shalimar Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Chairman Eddie Phillips on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. He also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:
Co-Chair Roy Pimental – present
Secretary Ursel Behnken – present
Member Jimmy Jones – present
Member Rick Larsen – absent – out of town
Others present were Tom Burns, Terry Akens and Genevieve McGowan.
OLD BUSINESS:
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE August
30, 2000 MEETING – Ursel Behnken moved to approve the minutes of
the August 30, 2000 meeting as written. It was seconded by Jimmy Jones and
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. SIGN ORDINANCE COPY AREA INTERPRETATION - Administrator Burns introduced Terry Akens from Southern Sign Company. Admin Burns said that Mr. Akens came to Town Hall for a permit to construct signs for Haverty’s, a new company that took over for Fred’s Showcase. There is apparent confusion by the manufacturer about the allowable copy area for their signs. Their maximum allowable signage is 200 sq. ft. Their sign is 91.2-sq. ft. on each side. Mr. Akens said that although Fred’s sign was larger, theirs would be nicer. They will also have signs directly on the building that would go over their allotment 200-sq ft. Mr. Burns said that Fred’s signs were non-conforming with Ordinance 99-07 and the new signs need to conform now. Mr. Akens said that the building did not change ownership, they just are leasing the property. Mr. Phillips pointed out that whenever occupancy changes, the new occupant will have to conform to the new standards. Therefore, he said, Haverty’s has two options to conform to Town ordinances: 1) they need to change the configuration of the signs or 2) come back and request a variance.
II. RECREATION GRANT – Mr. Burns
explained that the Town will apply for FRDAP grants. The Town will have
assistance from Fred Fox, Orlando, who is a State FRDAP grant writer familiar
with the system. His pay will be 3% on contingency and will be paid out of the
grant. Phase I would involve the acquisition of Lot 25 on Cherokee Road. The
grant would cover the purchase price of $50,000.00. The seller is receptive to
the price. Phase II is a grant for
$150,000 with the Town having to match 25%. Approximately fifty percent will be
spent on recreation and 50% on improvement type of construction. Included in the
plans are restroom facilities,widening egress and ingress on Cherokee Road,
more paving for parking, options to improve the trails and put benches up. The
issues still open are a lease option and zoning. Roy Pimental moved for
the Planning & Zoning Board to support these grants (Phase I and II.) It
was seconded by Jimmy Jones and passed unanimously.
III. SUGGESTION – Jimmy Jones suggested, that following the fiasco at last month’s meeting concerning the swimming pool variance that the variance granted be in writing. The builder cannot start with the project until he has received a letter from the Town detailing what he can and cannot do. Mr. Jones also suggested the builder sign a copy of the variance. When Mr. Burns checks on the project he should carry the letter with him. Jimmy suggested to amend the rules for variances and include the above mentioned procedures. It was seconded by Roy Pimental. The finding was unanimous.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SEPTEMBER 28 – RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR SGT. DICKERSON - 11:30 A.M.
OCTOBER 09 – COLUMBUS DAY – OFFICE CLOSED
OCTOBER 10 – TOWN COMMISSION MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 25 – P & Z BOARD MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Roy Pimental moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m. It was seconded by
Jimmy Jones and passed unanimously.