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Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2013
A Board of Adjustment Meeting was held on October 30, 2013, at the City of Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Board Member,
Paula Collins called the meeting to Order at 6:15 P.M. Board Secretary, Susan Chapman
called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Paula Collins
Linda Brown
Douglas Raymond
George Sweetman
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Arvo Eilau Vice Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Susan Chapman
Secretary
Barry Brown
Planning & Zoning 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 Assistant City Attorney, Kate ]atone
NEW BUSINESS
L Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 28.2013.
Motion by George Sweetman, seconded by Douglas Raymond to approve the meeting
minutes of August 8, 2013, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Ouasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Motion Re: Special Exception Request No
13-06 to Allow Townhouses in the C-1 Zoning District. (127. 131. 135 & 139
Oak Lane) - Sheropa. LLC. Property Owner.
Planning & Zoning Director, Barry Brown gave his Staff report. He summarized that the
applicant purchased four (4) lots on Oak Lane and desired to construct two -unit
townhomes on each lot. The properties are zoned C-1 Commercial. Residential Use is
allowed in this portion of the C-1 zoning district pursuant to a Special Exception. The
Board members reviewed elevations and a floor plan of the project; and a map
highlighting the property location as well as surrounding properties. Mr. Brown noted
that the proposed use was appropriate for residential. He noted the Oak Lane was a City
Public right-of-way, which was not improved; and described the roadways' condition. He
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advised that utility water and sewer lines are available to the site. On October 9, 2013,
the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the request.
Applicant, Patrick Lee advised that the property is zoned commercial because back in the
1980's, N. Atlantic Avenue was the only road that supported the Port; he desired to
construct the townhouse project as requested; and commented the dirt road adds to the
quaintness of the site and setting. Discussion ensued regarding the condition of the road.
Motion by Linda Brown, seconded by George Sweetman to approve the Special
Exception, as requested. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
3. Ouasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearinv- Motion Re- Sneeial Fveentin., R- t N..
Property Owner.
Planning & Zoning Director, Barry Brown gave his Staff report. He showed the Board
members a map depicting the property location; and a survey highlighting the outside
display areas. He advised that outdoor display of merchandise areas are allowed by Code
with a granted Special Exception; the proposed area measurements for the outside
displays complied with Code; the applicant meets all setback requirements; and Staff
recommends approval. He noted that on October 23, 2013, the Planning & Zoning Board
recommended approval, with the condition that the outside display areas be delineated.
Attorney, Kim Rezanka representative for the property owner, summarized the request;
and noted that the vehicles displayed for rent would not be rented or stored at this
location; the vehicles were not part of the display area; and not part of the request.
The Board held brief discussion. Ex -officio Board Member, Lamar Russell explained
reasons why requests for outside display areas required a granted Special Exception.
Board member, Paula Collins opened the floor for public comment. There were no
comments from the public.
Motion by Linda Brown, seconded by George Sweetman to approve the Special
Exception, as requested. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
Planning & Zoning Director, Barry Brown gave a status update of the proposed Dollar
General project. He noted that delivery vehicles will make all turning movements on the
site; and depending upon how the property is built -out there may be a roadway
constructed to the immediate west of the property.
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Mr. Brown polled the Board members for their availability in the first week in December
if a meeting is scheduled. Thee of the four Board members in attendance replied that
they were all leaving out-of-town on December 10th, and not returning until after the
holidays.
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