HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Minutes 8-7-2013CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
AUGUST 7, 2013
MINUTES
A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was
held on August 7, 2013, in the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue,
Cape Canaveral, Florida. Randy Wasserman, Chairperson, called the meeting to
Order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Randy Wasserman
Rosalie Wolf
Bob Nienstadt
Angela Raymond
Mary Jo Tichich
MEMBERS ABSENT
Joseph Mathos
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Barry Brown
Kate Latorre
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Board Secretary
Planning & Zoning Director
Assistant City Attorney
Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 29, 2013.
Motion by Angela Raymond, seconded by Mary Jo Tichich to approve the
meeting minutes of May 29, 2013, as written. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Extend Approval for the Casa Canaveral Assisted Livinq
Facility.
Planning & Zoning Director, Barry Brown gave his Staff Report. He advised that
Mr. Ringdahl was requesting a 12 month extension of the Board's approval that
was granted on August 15, 2012. He explained that Mr. Ringdahl continues to
seek funding for the project and believes he has made considerable progress in
this regard. Staff considers the economic recession to be "good cause" to grant
the extension and recommends approval of the request. He noted that the
Board originally approved the project elevations on February 16, 2011, and that
approval expired after 12 months. Mr. Ringdahl reapplied and on August 15,
2012, the Board again approved the elevations. That approval will expire on
August 15, 2013, unless the Board grants the requested extension. He read
Code Section 22-43, Notice of approval or denial. He pointed out one minor
change to the project site plan since the Board's last review; and explained
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changes that will be made to the developer's agreement addressing the new
footprint of the building as well as enhanced landscape and revisions to the
parking lot. Discussion followed.
Angela Raymond asked what would be done to enhance the ability of Puerto Del
Rio Residents to get in and out of their complex. Barry Brown answered that the
7.7 acres where the assisted living facility will be located was originally approved
for more condominium units which would have created more traffic than there will
be with the assisted living facility. He pointed that Al and W. Central Blvd. is a
signaled intersection and the traffic is under maximum trip capacity. Additionally,
there are plans for improvements to Central Boulevard. Discussion followed
regarding planned roadway improvements.
Casa Canaveral Assisted Living Facility Developer, Danny Ringdahl, advised that
this project is the greatest financial challenge he has ever tried to fund in his 37
years as a developer. He noted that he currently has two financial commitments
to fund the project, one of which is an Arabian Sheik. Discussion followed
regarding that funding source. Mr. Ringdahl stated for the record that he shared
his funding source with the Board for no other reason than to try to establish
some sort of confidence and integrity where the funds are coming from.
Discussion followed regarding the project.
Motion by Randy Wasserman, seconded by Mary Jo Tichich to grant the
extension of the original request as well as the new concept, as presented. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Barry Brown gave an update regarding the Spring Beautification Awards and
recognition of the nominees and winners at the City's July Friday Fest and
announced it was a great success. He spoke about the Beautification Awards
Program and upcoming Summer Beautification nominations and awards.
Discussion followed regarding establishing award selection criteria and rating
system; and award recognitions at Friday Fest.
All present Board members advised that they were available to attend the next
Board meeting on September 18, 2013.
Citizen, Joyce Hamilton commented that the new "We Noticed Sign" really
stands -out and looks beautiful. Brief discussion followed.
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Motion by Mary Jo Tichich, seconded by Rosalie Wolf to adjourn the meeting at
7:57 p.m.
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Approved on this 6 day of 32013.
Randy Wasserman, Chairperson
Susan L.h-a"p-m an, Board Secretary