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City of Cape Canaveral
Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2011
A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on November 10, 2011, at the City of
Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dennis
Jenkins, Vice Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Secretary called
the roll.
Dennis Jenkins Vice Chairperson
George Sweetman
Linda Brown
Douglas Raymond 1" Alternate
Paula Collins
Arvo Eilau 2nd Alternate
OTHERS PRESENT:
Lamar Russell
Ex Officio Member & Chairperson of the P & Z Board
Kate Latorre
Assistant City Attorney
Barry Brown
Planning & Development Director
Susan Chapman
Secretary
All persons giving testimony were swom in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meetin¢ Minutes: Apri128, 2011.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by Linda Brown to approve the meeting minutes of
April 28, 2011, as submitted. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Special Exception Reuuest No. 11-04 to Allow a Restaurant to Serve
Beer and Wine in the C-1 Zoning District - (6910 N. Atlantic Avenue) - Vincent
E. Keenan, Applicant.
Barry Brown, Planning & Development Director, reported that a Special Exception for
beer and wine was granted for this property in early 1990 and remained in effect until it
expired on March 30, 2011. Boston Beef and Seafood ceased operations on September
30, 2009, and more than 18 months lapsed before another business serving alcohol
applied for a Business Tax Receipt. The applicant is currently operating a casual
restaurant serving hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. and desires to sell beer and wine as was
allowed at this location in the past. The restaurant use is compatible with surrounding
uses and this request is consistent with the past use and appropriate at this location. Staff
recommends approval. Additionally, on October 26th, the Planning & Zoning Board
considered the request and recommended approval.
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Meeting Minutes
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Vincent Keenan, Applicant, testified that for over 20 years the property has had a special
exception for a restaurant to serve beer and wine without incident, and he will continue to
be a responsible vendor in the community to continue this privilege.
Lamar Russell, Ex Officio Member and Chairperson of the Planning & Zoning Board,
advised that the applicant was not asking to do anything that he hasn't had in the past, and
the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval.
Motion by Dennis Jenkins, seconded by George Sweetman to approve Special Exception
Request No. 11-04, as requested. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Barry Brown reported that Staff was working on revamping the Code regarding
establishments that serve alcoholic beverages. Considerations include reducing or
eliminating certain requirements such as: seating; distances; minimum square footage;
and the requirement for a special exception. Brief discussion followed. Barry Brown
clarified that bar and club type establishments were not being considered in these
proposed Code modifications. He noted that this was a step forward towards the City's
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There being no further business, a motion was made by Douglas Raymond, seconded by
George Sweetman to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. By unanimous consensus, the
motion carried unanimously.
Approved on this 1 rn day of L{/,A2[G.Q_� , 2012.
, °r Dennis Jenkins, Vice Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary
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