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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-09-1995 CAPE CANAVERAL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1995 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on August 9, 1995 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Barnes. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Catherine Barnes Chairman Steve Roney Vice Chairman Beatrice McNeely Robert Hoog Donald Bergen 1st Alternate John Fredrickson 2nd Alternate MEMBERS ABSENT Lamar Russell OTHERS PRESENT Leo Nicholas Council Member Bennett Boucher City Manager David Sargeant Fire Chief Jean Abi-Aoun City Engineer Representative Michael Gluskin Public Works Director Tom Kleving Building Inspector Mitch Goldman Acting City Attorney Susan Chapman Secretary 1. ADDroval of Minutes: Motion by Ms. McNeely, seconded by Mr. Roney to approve the meeting minutes of July 12, 1995 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Preliminary Re-Plat Approval for Sea Era Segundo, Lots 1-6 (Replat of Lots 8,9.10 & West 1/2 of Vacated Alleyway). Block 40, Avon by the Sea - Applicant was Suzanne Conry Reed, Owner. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1995 PAGE 2 Mr. Kleving advised that the owner's agent was out of town. He stated that the City engineer had recommended approval of the replat with the stipulation that the site plan be submitted within six months. Mr. Goldman advised that there were no problems with the submitted deed restrictions. Motion by Mr. Roney, seconded by Mr. Hoog to approve the preliminary replat of Sea Era Segundo with the condition that the site plan be submitted within six months. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Ms. Barnes, for; Mr. Bergen, for; Mr. Hoog, for; Ms. McNeely, for; and Mr. Roney, for. 2. Preliminary Re-Plat Aooroval for Cape Villas, Lots 1-6 Lots 7, 8 & 9). Block 23, Avon by the Sea - Applicant was Norman Boucher'. Owner. Mr. Kleving stated that the city engineer had recommended approval of the replat with the stipulation that the site plan be submitted within six months. Mr. Goldman advised that there were no problems with the submitted deed restrictions. Mr. Boucher' advised that he planned to construct six townhouse units on the parcel of property. Motion by Mr. Hoog, seconded by Mr. Bergen to approve the preliminary replat of Cape Villas. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Ms. Barnes, for; Mr. Bergen, for; Mr. Hoog, for; Ms. McNeely, for; and Mr. Roney, for. 3. Site Plan Approval for Shorewood Entrance Road, (Shorewood Road is located North of Villages of Seaport)- Applicant was John Allen, Allen Engineering,Inc. Mr. Allen gave a brief history background on the entrance road to Shorewood Condominiums. Mr. Allen submitted a map depicting adjacent property ownerships along Shorewood Drive (Exhibit A) and a two page property description (Exhibit B) for the Board members review. Mr. Allen introduced Malcolm Kirschenbaum, P.A. representative for L & L Canaveral Enterprises (L & L`) and Jim Borris, representative for Towne Realty, Inc. Mr. Allen explained that I & L had purchased the ocean front property from the Pitman's and Towne Realty had purchased property from the Pitman's and the Eberwein's. Mr. Allen added that L & L had no current plans to develop their property. Mr. Allen explained that the private road was located in an easement designed to meet the City code including requirements of sidewalks, 100 storm retention, a 66 ft. right of way from North Atlantic to the proposed Ridgewood Avenue extension, a City -- utility (force main) would run along the roadway which would tie into the Shorewood condominium project. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1995 PAGE 3 He noted that all utilities would be located on the south side of the road due to future L & L development. Mr. Allen inquired if the City would allow money to be held in escrow for development of the north side sidewalk for future L & L development. Mr. Boucher responded that the City code was specific (ref. 110-475, 98-92) in stating that the sidewalk shall be constructed on both sides of the roadway at the time of construction. Mr. Allen addressed every condition placed by the city engineer and fire department. Discussion was held regarding the proposed emergency access only gate to be utilized for evacuation and emergency service only to be located at the southeast intersection allowing access through the Villages of Seaport. Mr. Kirschenbaum advised that a granted easement was recorded between L & L and Towne Realty. Discussion was held regarding Chapter 102.41, Tree Ordinance. Mr. Allen responded that the trees located on the roadway section could not be saved which was permissible as per Section 102.41(D) and 98-92(1). Mr. Borris advised that the maintenance of the road would be shared by L & L and Towne Realty. Mr. Allen advised that at a future date, the owners may desire to dedicate the roadway, pump station and force main to the City. Mr. Allen further advised that the construction traffic would be on Eberwein Road. The applicant agreed to install a temporary blockage from ingress/egress on Shorewood Drive while the property was being developed. The Board members reviewed and discussed that conditions of approval placed by the City Engineer and Fire Chief. After an ensuing discussion between Mr. Allen and Mr. Abi-Aoun, Mr. Allen agreed to provide a letter from Brevard County indicating that no left lane was warranted for construction on North Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Goldman stated for the record that Mr. Kohn Bennett, City Attorney, was a family member of the contractor (Benko Construction). Motion by Mr. Roney, seconded by Mr. Hoog to approve the site plan for Shorewood Entrance Road with the following conditions: 1. light poles shall be located at the south edge of the six foot roadway shoulder. 2. Construction easements shall be provided for the proposed backslope construction outside the access easement limits. 3. A final lighting plan shall be designed by Florida Power and Light. 4. The entrance median shall be modified to provide 20 ft. of unobstructed roadway. (SFPC 602.6.1). PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1995 PAGE 4 5. The roadway shall be designated as a road deemed necessary for fire department access and no parking shall be allowed. No parking signs may be necessary at a later date to be determined by the Fire Chief. (SFPC 602.6.5 and 603.6.2). 6. No speed bumps shall be permitted on the roadway and shall be a condition of this permit. Rumble strips are permitted. (SFPC 602.6.1 and 602.6.2). 7. An emergency access gate shall be provided at the southeast intersection allowing access through the Villages of Seaport. It shall be marked NO PARKING - EMERGENCY ACCESS ONLY. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Ms. Barnes, for; Mr. Bergen, for; Mr. Hoog, for; Ms. McNeely, for; and Mr. Roney, for. 4. Recommendation Re: Vacation of 25 ft. Public Easement, Lot 2, Sea Monica I Subdivision, (601 Monroe Avenue) - Petitioners were Scott & Melinda McCauley, Owners. Mr. McCauley advised that the developer should have recorded a 5 ft. easement not a 25 ft. easement. Mr. Kleving advised that the utility companies and the city engineer had no objections for vacating the easement. Motion by Mr. Hoog, seconded by Ms. McNeely to recommend that city council to approve the McCauley's request to abandon the east 20 ft. of the west 25 ft. public easement and to preserve the west 5 ft. public easement. Motion carried with members voting as follows: Ms. Barnes, for; Mr. Bergen, for; Mr. Hoog, for; Ms. McNeely, for; Mr. Roney, for. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Approved this 134---1 day of Za-pLfaau.. , 1995. (^, Cat 'ne Barnes, Chairman Susan L. Chapman, Secretary