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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 1-27-2016PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2016 A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on January 27, 2016, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson John Price. The Secretary called the roll. ROLL CALL: John Price Chairperson Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson Harry Pearson Dr. John Fredrickson Craig Kittleson Brenda Defoe Surprenant Ronald Friedman OTHERS PRESENT Jen Nix Assistant City Attorney David Dickey Community Development Director Patsy Huffman Board Secretary PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes —November 18, 2015. Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Kittleson, to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2015. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Per Section 2-171 of the City Code of Ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Board shall elect a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, by majority vote, at the first meeting held each year. Motion by Dr. Fredrickson, seconded by Mr. Kittieson to recommend John Price continue as Chairperson. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Price to recommend Lamar Russell continue as Vice Chairperson. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016 3. Ounsi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to Board of Adjustment Re: Special Exception No. 2016-02 to authorize a single-family home in the C-1 zoning district, per City Cade of Ordinances, Section 110-334, Special Exceptions permissible by the Board of Adjustment—Matthew Olenick— Owner — (110 & 112 Ocean Garden Lane). Mr. Dickey introduced Assistant City Attorney Jen Nix to Board Members. Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report/photos. This application is for approval of a Special Exception for construction of a single-family home on lots 5 & 6 within the Ocean Gardens Wave One subdivision. The applicant is proposing to construct the home on two lots which are zoned C-1 and together comprise .26 acres. Section 110-334 of the City Code requires approval of a Special Exception for residential development in the C-1 zoning district. In addition, Code requires that standards associated with the R-2 zoning district apply. Sec. 110-39(c) of City Code establishes certain criteria that must be evaluated when a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment is being considered. The proposal meets the minimum standards. The surrounding uses are primarily residential, although zoned commercial. In March 1990, the Board of Adjustment approved Special Exception No. 90-2, which authorized construction of townhomes within the Ocean Gardens subdivision. The majority of lots have been utilized for townhome development. There have been two single-family homes built in this subdivision. The first is located at 149 Ocean Garden Lane, built in 2004. The second is located at 135 Ocean Garden Lane, built in 2006. These are not adjacent to 110 or 112 Ocean Garden Lane. Staff recommends approval of Special Exception No. 2016-02 to the Board of Adjustment. Staff continued the presentation by explaining how the structure will sit on the lots, meeting the setback requirements and criteria as follows: 1. Land Use and Zoning a. Is the requested Special Exception consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan? Yes. b. Is the requested Special Exception consistent with the intent of the zoning district in which it is sought? The proposed use is compatible with the uses in the area. The use is compatible with adjacent residential uses. c. Will the Special Exception meet all the requirements? Yes Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016 2. Impact to Surrounding Properties a. Will the traffic volume and type adversely impact land use activities in the immediate vicinity? No. Traffic generated from the proposed use will generate less traffic. b. Will the size and shape of the site, the proposed access, internal circulation and design enhancements be adequate to accommodate the proposed scale and intensity of the Special Exception requested? Yes 3. Public Services a. Are adequate utilities available? Location and capacity. Yes. Public utilities are available to the site. 4. Miscellaneous Impacts a. Will the proposed Special Exception have an adverse impact on the natural environment, including air, water and noise pollution, vegetation, wildlife, open space, noxious and desirable vegetation and flood hazards? This proposal would allow development of one of the few remaining undeveloped lots in this subdivision and is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on the natural environment. b. Will the proposed Special Exception have an adverse impact on historic, scenic and cultural resources, including views and vistas, loss or degradation of cultural and historic resources? No. This proposal would allow development of one of the few remaining undeveloped lots in this subdivision and is not anticipated to have an adverse impact on the culturaWistoric environment. c. Will the proposed Special Exception have an adverse impact on the local economy, including governmental fiscal impact, employment and property values? No. Development of the site will increase the assessed value of the subject parcel. d. Will the proposed Special Exception have an adverse impact on housing and social conditions, including a variety of housing unit types and prices, and neighborhood quality? No. The proposed Special Exception is located within an existing residential development and its construction will have a positive impact on neighborhood quality. Chris Sell, acting on behalf of the owner, felt Staff presented the request adequately. Mr. Price opened the meeting to public participation. Blake Damenon and Tim Maitland are in opposition to this request. D. Shaffer, President of the Homeowner's Association until this past year, explained the process a property owner must abide by when building a new home in this subdivision. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2016 Discussion ensued to include rules and regulations governing the Homeowner's Association; elevations; removal of Oak trees; possible replatting of the lots; clarification from the Board that building a single-family home in the C-1 zoning district is what is being considered; criteria of the Code and compatibility. Staff gave father clarification to the Board that the item being considered should be addressed when giving a recommendation. Mr. Dickey explained to the audience that the agenda and agenda packet information is available on the City's website. He addressed further concerns made by the participants. The meeting was closed to public participation. Discussion ensued to include recommendations made by the Board; the Planning and Zoning Board meeting is step one in the process and the Board takes the responsibility as decision makers very seriously. Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Ms. Surprenant to recommend approval to the Board of Adjustment. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Russell to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. day of Patsy Huffman, Board 2016.