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Home My WebLink AboutP&Z Minutes 8-22-2012PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2012 A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, August 22, 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 Harry Pearson John Fredrickson Donald Dunn Ron Friedman OTHERS PRESENT Susan Chapman Kate Latorre Barry Brown NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Assistant City Attorney Planning & Development Director Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 27, 2012. Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Ron Friedman, to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2012. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Recommendation to Board of Adjustment: Special Exception Request No. 12-06 to Allow an Assisted Living Facility in the R-3 Zoning District - 700 W. Central Boulevard - Danny P. Ringdahl for Puerto Del Rio, LLC, Applicant. Barry Brown explained that the previously granted Special Exception had expired, because a Building Permit was not issued within 12 months of approval. He noted Danny Ringdahl has reapplied for the Special Exception and confirmed that the request has not changed. The audience viewed an aerial of the site. Ron Friedman objected to the 90 degree turn at the northwest corner of the building, because there was no sight distance and it was an accident waiting to happen. Barry Brown replied that Ron Friedman's site plan comments would be addressed during the next agenda item. Chairperson Russell reminded the Board members that this agenda item was for the assisted living facility use of the property. Danny Ringdahl apologized for the project delay and thanked the Board for taking the time to reconsider his project. He confirmed that there have been no changes to the project since the previous approval. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by John Fredrickson, to recommend that the Board of Adjustment approve Special Exception Request No. 12-06, as requested. Vote on the motion carried by a (4) to (1) majority vote, with members voting as follows: Donald Dunn, for; John Fredrickson, for; Ronald Friedman, against; Harry Pearson, for; Lamar Russell, for. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 22, 2012 Page 2 of 3 3. Recommendation to Staff: Site Plan for Casa Canaveral Assisted Living Facility (ALF) - 700 W. Central Boulevard - Danny P. Ringdahl, Applicant. Barry Brown advised that the original Site Plan had expired, because a Building Permit was not issued within 12 months of approval. He verified that no changes were made to the Site Plan since the previous approval. The Board members reviewed the Site Plan. Ron Friedman read his review comments and submitted them for the record, attached hereto and made part of the official minutes. Following discussion and review of Ron Friedman's comments, Barry Brown disagreed with Mr. Friedman's interpretation of the Landscaping Code for parking areas. Kate Latorre verified that Section 110-567 of the Code was subject to interpretation. He advised that after Mr. Friedman voiced his concern regarding the northwest corner of the building not having any sight distance, stop signs were added to the previously approved site plan. Mr. Friedman reiterated that he very strenuously objected to the 90 degree turn at the northwest corner of the building, because there was no sight distance. He voiced his concern that erecting a stop sign at the turn in the driveway would not deter an accident waiting to happen. Barry Brown spoke to the Board regarding the City's future plan to revitalize W. Central Blvd. He advised that Mr. Ringdahl has agreed to participate in this revitalization project. Brief discussion was held regarding potential increase in vehicular traffic along W. Central Blvd. resulting from the ALF project. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Lamar Russell, to recommend Staff approve the Site Plan for Casa Canaveral ALF. Vote on the motion carried by a (4) to (1) majority vote, with members voting as follows: Donald Dunn, for; John Fredrickson, for; Ronald Friedman, against; Harry Pearson, for; Lamar Russell, for. 4. Interview and Recommendation to City Council Re: Prospective New Board Members - John Price and Bruce Collins. The Board interviewed prospective Board members John Price and Bruce Collins. John Price advised that he has been a resident for 7 years. He is a retired professor with a background in engineering, sales, and marketing; and was now a small business owner. He loved the community and wants to see it grow while preserving the residential integrity. Bruce Collins advised that he has been a resident for 32 years. Many years ago, he served on the Board, but his work sent him to South Florida and he was not able to continue serving on the Board. He has also served on the City's Visioning Committee. He is an active citizen in the community. He is a proponent of mixed use and wants to be a part of the solution. He reads planning literature, and evaluates the planning efforts of other cities during his travels, both home and abroad. He advised that he made an error on the application to serve on the Board and verified that he agrees to a background check. Motion by Ron Friedman, seconded by Donald Dunn, to recommend that City Council appoint John Price as a new Board member. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Ron Friedman, to recommend that City Council appoint Bruce Collins as a new Board member. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. The Board members thanked the applicants for their willingness to serve on the Board Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 22.2012 Page 3 of 3 ChGirp8[SOORU38eUC8|kedfOr@breBk@t8:15p.nl. The meeting reconvened 818:23p.nn. 5. Discussion Re: ADr)nDnhateDeSSOfStO[8QeFacilities onSRA1A. The Board nnBrOb8nG voiced their opinions regarding the communities need for outside storage facilities and storage warehouses, and appropriateness for being located 8|ODg GRA1Aand Central Blvd. QiSCuSSiOn was also held F8Q8ndiOg 8Xp8n8iOD of existing vehicle nBnt8| facilities. F0UUvvOg diSCUSSiUn' 8 motion was made by Ron Friedman, S8CODded by Lamar Russell, to direct Staff t0 draft an (lrdin8OC8 to prohibit outside storage facilities within 400 ft. Of SR A1A and Central Blvd.; make outside storage facilities @ p[iDC|p8| use in the M-1 Zoning District; and outline 8 City map showing the 400 ft. distance requirement from SRA1A and Central Blvd. Vote oOthe motion carried unanimously. Barry Brown advised that City Council approved the Donation Bin Ordinance at 1st reading. Barry Brown announced that on August 21, 2012, the Brevard County Commissioners approved the City's request for delegation Of powers to create o Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in {}8p8 C8D8v8[8|. That evening, City Council approved the adoption Of Resolution 2U12-1O,creating the City's CRA and declaring the Council 8Sthe CRA Board. Barry B[OvVD aOOOUUQed that the City will host CRA and Brownfield Area [}pen House On September 18'2O12from 3p[n-5pnl. He encouraged all Board members tOattend. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Lamarq�ussell, Chairperson