HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 12-12-2012PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2012
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at the
City Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
Order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Lamar Russell. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lamar Russell
John Fredrickson
Donald Dunn
Ron Friedman
John Price
MEMBERS ABSENT
Harry Pearson
Bruce Collins
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Kate Latorre
Barry Brown
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Assistant City Attorney
Planning & Zoning Director
1. ADDroval of Meetina Minutes: Auaust 22. 2012.
The Board held discussion regarding clarification of a sentence on page one in the second
paragraph of the draft minutes. Barry Brown advised that Staff would listen to the audio
recording and report back to the Board. By unanimous consensus this agenda item was
postponed.
2. Recommendation to City Council Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 19-2012 to Restrict the
Location of Storage or Parkins of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Trailerable Items in
the C-1 & C-2 Zoning District; and to make Outside Storage a Principal Use in M-1
Zoning District.
Barry Brown advised that at the last meeting the Board directed Staff to add landscaping and
buffering requirements specific to this use; add the C-2 Zoning District; and bring the proposed
Ordinance back to the Board for further consideration.
The Board members reviewed and discussed the revised Ordinance. During discussion, the
Board determined that the proposed 400 ft. setback requirement would only allow for a few
possible locations in the entire C-1 and C-2 Zoning Districts. The Board members agreed that
the Use be prohibited along North Atlantic Avenue.
Motion by John Price, seconded by Donald Dunn, to recommend that City Council approve
proposed Ordinance 19-2012, to prohibit the location of "commercial establishments for the
Storage or Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Trailerable Items" in the C-1 and C-2
Zoning Districts; and to change the Use from a Special Exception to a Principal Use in the M-1
Zoning District. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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3. Recommendation to City Council Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 24-2012 - to Change a
Commercial Parkinq Facility in the A1A Overlay District from a Special Exception to a
Principal Use.
Barry Brown advised that at the last meeting, the Board directed Staff to draft a proposed
Ordinance to change a Commercial Parking Facility within the A1A Overlay District from a
Special Exception to a Permitted Use in the M-1 Zoning District; and include additional
landscaping and buffering requirements specific to the Use as recommended by Staff at the
Board's last meeting.
The Board members reviewed and discussed the proposed Ordinance.
Motion by Ron Friedman, seconded by John Fredrickson to recommend City Council adopt
proposed Ordinance 24-2012, as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Russell announced that the Board would take a five minute break at 8:12 p.m. The
meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
5. Discussion Re: Review Method by which Building Height is Measured.
Barry Brown advised that at the last meeting, the Board directed Staff to draft a proposed
Ordinance that clarifies that excess fill placed at or around any portion of a building shall not be
used as a means to circumvent the height requirement; and fill should and can be used as a
means to raise the floor of the building above the 100 yr. base flood elevation.
The Board reviewed the draft Ordinance and held additional discussion regarding building
height and measurement. Following discussion, the Board requested that Staff add a definition
of "excess fill" to the proposed Ordinance. Fill should be considered "excess" if it is more than 2
ft. above the 100 year flood elevation.
By unanimous consensus, the Board directed Staff to make the requested verbiage to the
proposed Ordinance and bring it back to the Board for further consideration.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Barry Brown reported that Staff has met with the owner of a helicopter tour business who is
interested in bringing his business into the City. Locations being considered are located within
the Al Overlay District.
Barry Brown reported that Staff has met with the new property owner of the Porter property
regarding the development of a 4 -star hotel with amenities.
Barry Brown updated the Board on the status of the Brewery.
Barry Brown advised that Imperial Boulevard, Brown Circle, and Commerce Street are private
roads owed by Bill Mays.
Barry Brown advised that the County approved the City's Community Redevelopment Plan.
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There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Approved on this 2S day of , 2013.
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Susan L. Chapman, Secretary