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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE Community Development Department Activities and Projects Status Report (2)Community Development Department Activities and Projects Status Report For Period Ending Friday, October 23, 2009 Activities Student Artwork Competition - The 5th and 6th graders at CapeView Elementary submitted 50 drawings for the Visioning artwork competition. The drawings represented what the students wanted to see in Cape Canaveral in the future. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were selected as well as four honorable mentions. The winners were recognized at the Visioning Workshop and presented with certificates and prizes. Chili cook-off – Building Inspector Dennis Clements has won the 1st annual Chili Cook-off for the CDD. We proudly display the Chili Kettle Trophy in our department. We can’t wait to defend the title next October! Status of Land Use Applications and Site Plans Young Subdivision - The Young’s want to split one residential lot into two. They are waiting until the new plat ordinance is adopted and then use the expedited lot split process. Cape Caribe - The applicant's response to our review comments and revised site plans were received in our office on Sept. 24 and were distributed to staff for review on Sept. 28. Staff comments have been received. Tree mitigation and stormwater are issues that have not been addressed to the satisfaction of staff. Therefore staff is not planning to take the site plan to P&Z until the Council has had an opportunity to address the Development Agreement. Staff is currently preparing a draft Development Agreement to present to the Council. Mutter Annexation - Jack Mutter has requested that the City annex his condo project at 315 Grant Ave. (corner of Ridgewood and Grant). A few questions have been identified regarding annexation of a nonconforming property (density, parking, etc.). Staff will confer with the City Attorney and DCA and then meet again with the applicant. Status of Construction Projects Coastal Fuels – Maintenance work has begun on the smaller asphalt tank. Status: * They have cut in a door sheet in the tank for access, * The floor of the tank has been repaired, * New heating coils will be installed the week of Oct. 26th, * The tank will be closed up by Oct. 30th, and * Hydro-testing will be performed in the 3rd week of November This is not structural work and no permit is required. Monroe Carwash – Construction is underway. The owner of the property changed contractors and the permit was re-issued accordingly. Status of Special Projects Visioning - The final Visioning Workshop was held Thursday October 22, 2009. The Regional Planning Council will prepare a final report within three weeks that will include findings and recommendations. Platting Ordinance - Revisions are being finalized and our intent is to have the second reading of the ordinance on November 17, 2009. Tree Protection Ordinance – The City Attorney’s office has prepared a draft revision. Todd and Bennett reviewed it and comments were sent back the City Attorney’s office. We should have the final draft within the next day or two. The ordinance will have to go to P&Z for a recommendation prior to going to Council. We are anticipating having it on the next P&Z agenda. P&Z meeting date will be November 11th. Building Permit Fees Resolution – The new fees went into effect October 1st. So far, we’ve had no glitches and no complaints. New Sign Code – The new sign code went into effect October 1st. We have distributed many copies and have answered many questions. Todd has had three inquiries specifically about electronic sign regulations. International Property Maintenance Code – Todd is reviewing the new 2009 International Property Maintenance Code. He will ask City Council to consider adopting it in its entirety. It would replace the current version adopted by our ordinance (1998 version). Council Meeting Room A/V – A design contract was awarded to IM Solutions of Melbourne. IM Solutions recently designed and installed A/V systems for new City Council chambers for the City of Melbourne and the City of Cocoa. They also designed and installed the system utilized in the Port Commission Room. They understand that time is of the essence and will work hard to produce the design ASAP. Art Of Sand – Todd has been working with department heads and Amanda Beikmann from the Brevard Cultural Alliance, to coordinate a preliminary staff meeting for the Art of Sand Event which is scheduled to take place in the large vacant lot on the north side of the Radisson next year. FEMA CRS Program – Todd and Duree completed the Recertification process for 2009 and our community remains in good standing in the CRS (Community Rating System) Program for the next year. This means we have been certified as compliant with upholding the FEMA regulations for construction and Flood Plain Management in our City. Special thanks go to Duree Alexander for all her hard work on this program. That's all for now, Barry Brown Planning and Development Director Todd Morley Building Official Todd Morley Building Official City of Cape Canaveral 105 Polk Ave Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Phone 321-868-1222 www.myflorida.com/cape <http://www.myflorida.com/cape> E-mail: morley-cape@cfl.rr.com <mailto:morley-cape@cfl.rr.com> Fax 321-868-1247