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Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2010
A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on September 16, 2010, at the City of
Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. John Bond,
Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Bond
Dennis Jenkins
Paula Collins
George Sweetman
Linda Brown
Douglas Raymond
Arvo Eilau
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kate Latorre
Barry Brown
Susan Chapman
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
1 s' Alternate
2nd Alternate
Assistant City Attorney
Planning & Development Director
Secretary
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: August 5, 2010.
Motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Collins, to approve the meeting minutes of
August 5, 2010. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Special Exception Request No. 10-03 to Allow a Retail Store to Use
Outside Display Areas in the C-1 Zoning District — (Ace Hardware) — 8300
Astronaut Boulevard — Marvin and Joann Nichols Petitioners.
Mr. Brown advised that this was a request for a special exception to allow outdoor
display areas; he gave a summary of the request; described the items currently being
displayed outside; advised that the purpose of the special exception request was to seek
proper approval for the outdoor display that has been an ongoing part of the business
operations; and commented that outside display areas for a hardware store were a
common and necessary use of this type of business.
Mr. Brown reported that on August 11, 2010 the Planning & Zoning Board considered
the request and unanimously recommended approval. The Board members reviewed a
site plan of the property which highlighted the designated display areas.
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Chairperson Bond asked for comments from the audience. Joyce Hamilton, citizen,
voiced a concern regarding the stability of the wheelbarrows displayed against the
building. Marvin Nichols, applicant, responded that the wheelbarrows were chained
during the day and kept inside the building at night.
Chairperson Bond commented that the outside display appeared tasteful for a hardware
store and he had no problem granting the request. The other Board members agreed.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by John Bond to approve Special Exception
Request No. 10-03, with no noted special conditions. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Barry Brown encouraged the Board members to see the City website for weekly updates
on the activities of the various City departments. He noted that this was a great way for
them to stay informed regarding activities, meetings, upcoming events, and for the status
of applications and projects.
It was noted that the property Izzy's Restaurant wanted to use for off-site parking had a
"for sale sign erected on it. Joyce Hamilton, citizen, advised that the property owner,
Vincent Keenan, may open a farmers market at that location.
Arvo Eilau asked for an update on the Porter property. Assistant City Attorney, Kate
Latorre gave a brief history on what the City had done to have the building demolished.
Arvo Eilau asked for an update on the carwash. Assistant City Attorney, Kate Latorre
advised that Mr. Kappernaros had advised her that the right-of-way did not belong to
FDOT; and therefore, he was now obtaining information from Brevard County.
John Bond gave the Board members an update regarding the Coastal Fuels property.
Barry Brown, Planning & Development Director, noted that there were potential
opportunities for the site to become a mixed-use district.
Barry Brown advised that the Planning & Zoning Board would be considering allowing
assisted living facilities (ALFs), as a principal use, in R-3 and C-1 zoning districts, at
their next meeting. He advised that two main concerns were density and evacuation.
Brief discussion was held regarding accommodations for specialized care and
rehabilitation.
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Arvo Eilau asked for a status update on the child care at Palms East Apartments. Barry
Brown responded that he would research the status and report back to the Board members
via e-mail.
Discussion was held regarding the City having tree lined streets, as mentioned in the
City's mission statement. Barry Brown advised that the City did not have a tree planting
program. He explained that the City was "envisioning" having tree lined streets, along
with fagade improvement programs. He noted that the Ridgewood Avenue improvement
project did have some plantings involved.
There being no further discussion, a motion was made by John Bond, seconded by Paula
Collins, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. By consensus, the motion carried
unanimously.
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Approved on this day of 52010.
John Bond, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary