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Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2012
A Board of Adjustment Meeting was held on August 30, 2012, at the City of Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dennis Jenkins,
Vice Chairperson, called the meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dennis Jenkins Vice Chairperson
Paula Collins
George Sweetman
Linda Brown
Douglas Raymond
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Arvo Eilau
OTHERS PRESENT:
Susan Chapman Secretary
Barry Brown Planning & Development Director
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
Lamar Russell Ex Officio Member & Chairperson of the P & Z Board
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 26, 2012.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by George Sweetman, to approve the meeting
minutes of July 26, 2012, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Special Exception Request No. 12-07 to Allow an Assisted Living
Facility the R-3 Zoning District - 700 W. Central Boulevard - Dann P. Rin "d,
Annlicant.
Barry Brown explained the request, described the property, surrounding uses, and zoning.
He noted that the subject property was not located within the AIA Overlay District. He
advised that this request was originally approved by the Board on April 28, 2011;
however, that approval expired after 12 months, because a Building Permit was not
issued. He further advised that the applicant, Danny Ringdahl, has reapplied for both the
Special Exception and Variances; and the requests have not changed since originally
approved; and therefore, Staff recommends approval. Lamar Russell advised that the
Planning & Zoning Board also recommended approval.
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Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2012
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The Board members reviewed the special exception application, worksheet and criteria.
Barry Brown noted comments submitted by Board Member, Arvo Eilau, were included
with the Board packet. Discussion was held regarding construction debris still being
stored on the property from when the Puerto Del Rio project was built.
Danny Ringdahl, Applicant, advised that the project should have been completed by now;
however, funding was delayed. He advised that the removal of construction debris was
continuing with a majority of the debris already removed. He thanked the Board for their
time to reconsider his request.
Greg Tangalos, Citizen, voiced his concerns regarding the project creating potential
increased safety and pedestrian traffic issues. Barry Brown replied that Mr. Ringdahl
has agreed to provide approximately $300,000 dollars towards improvements to W.
Central Boulevard and he will participate with the City in obtaining an Economic
Development Block Grant for improvements along Central Blvd. He noted that his
project will also bring approximately 250 jobs to the area.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by Linda Brown, to approve Special Exception
Request No. 12-06, with the condition that all construction debris be removed at time of
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
3. Motion Re: Variance Request No. 12-07 to Allow a Building Length and Width
to Exceed the Maximum allowed by Code: and Allow for a Building Setback to
Exceed the Minimum Required from a Residential Property Line - 700 W. Central
Boulevard - Danny P. Ringdahl. Applicant.
Barry Brown advised that this request was originally approved by the Board on April 28,
2011; however, that approval expired after 12 months, because a Building Permit was not
issued. He noted that the request has not changed since originally approved; and
therefore, Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by George Sweetman, to approve Variance Request
No. 12-07, as requested. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
4. Interview & Recommendation - Douglas Raymond as a Regglar Voting Member.
Douglas Raymond advised that he would like to continue as a regular voting member, he
possesses engineering and construction experience, and has served as President of a
condominium board for the past 3 years.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by Linda Brown, to recommend Council appoint
Douglas Raymond as a Regular Voting Member to the Board. Vote on the motion
carried unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2012
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OPEN DISCUSSION
Barry Brown spoke about the CRA and Brownfield programs and incentives.
There being no further business for the Board to consider the meeting adjourned at 6:40
p.m.
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Susan L. Chapman, Secretary