HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Minutes 8-6-2014CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMIJNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
AUGUST6,2014
MINUTES
A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on
August 6, 2014, in the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape
Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Wasserman called the meeting to Order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MIEMBERS PRESENT
Randy Wasserman
Rosalie Wolf
Bob Nienstadt
Angela Raymond
Mary In Tichich
Joseph Mathos
OTHERS PRESENT
ky Randels
Kim Kopp
Todd Morley
David Dickey
Gary Stepalavich
Susan Juliano
Chauperson
Vice Chairperson
Mayor
Assistant City Attorney
Community and Economic Development Director
Planning and Zoning Director
Building Official
Board Secretary
Assistant City Attorney Kimberly Kopp swore in all participants who were planning to
speak.
1. Approval of Meeting! Minutes —September 18,2013 and May 21,2014.
Motion by Mrs. Tichich, seconded by Mr. Mathos to approve the September 18, 2013 and
May 21, 2014 minutes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Cumberland Farms — AIA and Cape Shorts Drive:
A. Review and approval of Level I Application consistent with Chapter 22,
Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Mr. Dickey introduced Jeff Lucus representing the developer and explained he would
have a presentation for the Board.
Mr. Dickey presented slides beginning with an aerial view of die property for
Cumberland Farms. He explained die Application was for a Level 1 review with the
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City's Code requiring it be brought before the Community Appearance Board. The
Applicant will be required to submit several applications as follows: (a) one brought
before the City Council for tree removal, (b) one brought before the Planning & Zoning
Board for a Special Exception, (c) one brought before the Board of Adjustment due to the
sale of fuel/nature of the project arid (d) a permit would be required for land clearing.
Staff is recommending approval of this project.
The Board asked how many convenience stores were in the City. Mr. Dickey explained
there was a 2,000 foot separation standard and this would be addressed at the upcoming
Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Mr. Lucas presented slides as well as samples of the coloring, texturing and roofing that
will be used to erect the Cumberland Farms building.
Discussion ensued about whether the landscaping plan in the packet was current. Mr.
Lucas stated it was conceptual. Mr. Dickey explained that the City Arborist had done a
very thorough and detailed review of the trees on the site. As a result some of the
measurements were off and the information has been updated. The new plan is what will
be used for the tree removal permit and presented to City Council for approval.
Discussion followed regarding location/types of trees and how these would not change
from what the plans now show. The Board asked about specific Oak trees to which Mr.
Lucas responded that there was a survey completed and there will be a combination of
new and existing trees. The Board was concerned that the landscaping integrate nicely
and Mr. Lucas explained that this was the first draft and there was a chance the
landscaping could change slightly.
The Board expressed concern regarding the retention pond behind the property and if
there were any affected trees, would they also be removed. Mr. Lucas responded that they
would like to save as many trees as possible.
Mr. Wasserman invited the public to come up and voice their thoughts and/or concerns
about the project. A conversation ensued about building a wall between Cumberland
Farms/Cape Shores Condondniumq and concerns were raised regarding noise/vegetation
on the property. Mr. Dickey stated that the property owner and the Cape Shores H.O.A.
were already in discussions about building said wall.
Board Member Mr. Ncinstadt left the meeting at 6:45 p.m
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Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Mathes to approve Level 1 Application
with the condition that the final landscape plan is reviewed by City Staff to ensure
harmony with adjoining parcels, especially to the north.
Mrs. Tichich, For; Mrs. Raymond, Against; Mr. Mathes, For; Mrs. Wolf, For; Mr.
Wasserman, For. Vote on the motion carried.
Note: Mrs. Raymond abstained when called upon to vote, but her abstention will be
considered as a vote "Against" the motion due to lack of justification for abstention. The
resulting vote is 4-1 in favor of the motion, and the outcome of the vote is not affected by
this change.
3. Casa Canaveral — 700 W. Central Boulevarcl. Cape Canaveral, FL 32920:
A. Request to extend Level I Approval consistent with Chapter 22, Article
III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances
Mr. Ringdahl filed for a 12 month extension.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Raymond to approve extension of Level I
Approval. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dickey stated that he will present information on voting for a new Chairperson at the
next meeting.
Motion by MT. Mathos, seconded by Mrs. Tichich to adjourn the meeting.
There being no ftirther business, die meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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Randy Wasserman, Chairperson
Su-san Juliano, Boarrecretary