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MEETING MINUTES
April 20, 2016
A Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was held on April 20, 2016, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Randy Wasserman. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Randy Wasserman Chairperson
Bob Nienstadt Vice Chairperson
Angela Raymond
Mary Jo Tichich
Joseph Mathos
Sandie Lanham
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Jen Nix Senior City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
Senior City Attorney Nix swore in all audience members who were planning to speak at the
meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes —March 16.2016.
Motion by Mrs. Tichich, seconded by Mrs. Raymond to approve the Meeting Minutes of March
16, 2016. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dickey welcomed Sandra "Sandie" Lanham to the Board and expressed sadness at the loss of
Joe Mathos, who will resign after this Board Meeting.
2. Port of Call Buildine - 8600 Astronaut Boulevard - Review and action regardine Level
1 application consistent with Chanter 22 Article III of Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances
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Mr. Dickey presented Staffs report/photos. He explained the application is for review and action
related to renovation of a 63,000 square foot commercial building and subject to a Development
Agreement (DA), which established certain milestones. The project is phased to include a hotel,
retail stores and office space.
Staff addressed the following: project is in harmony and consistent with surrounding natural and
built environment; buildings shall be oriented towards AIA; pedestrian access; building materials;
exterior fagade of buildings shall incorporate no less than two (2) building materials; required
awnings/canopies; parking and pedestrian access. Community Development has approved one row
of parking between the front of building and street. Minimum landscaped buffer was met during
Phase 1.
Mr. Baugher, Owner; Mr. Robart, Applicant and Mr. Menzel, Engineer, were all present to answer
questions.
Mr. Baugher gave an overview of the project to include the following: application is for Phase 2;
Staffs conditions not presented to Applicant prior to meeting; placing a berm on the property
would require the City to move the sidewalk and overhangs will be used in lieu of
awnings/canopies. He asks the Board for approval.
Discussion ensued to include: different proposed uses; using intermittent landscaping instead of a
berm; shuttle service; honoring the DA; upgrading the property; vesting in the Community;
parking; Phase 3 to include a hotel and parking garage; attracting cruise travelers, generating
revenue and whether the requirements of the Code pertaining to awnings has been met.
After a review of submitted materials, Staff is recommending the following modifications to the
site plan/renderings:
I. Erect a knee wall and/or landscaped berm, a minimum of 30 inches in height, between the
parking area and Astronaut Boulevard.
2. Integrate awnings and/or canopies into the storefronts.
3. Placement of a five (5) foot wide landscaped buffer along the parking area and Astronaut
Boulevard.
4. Place a landscaped strip along the foot of the building.
Senior Attorney Nix read both the definition of an awning and a canopy per City Code.
Discussion ensued to include further clarification of definitions pertaining to awnings and
canopies; interpretation by defrrition has met requirement for canopies to Staff s satisfaction;
process to amend the Development Agreement regarding the requirement of a berm; location of
air conditioning units; indirect lighting will be utilized and type of signage.
Staff recommends an amended approval to remove the conditions.
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Motion by Mr. Mathos, seconded by Mrs. Tichich to recommend approval of the application per
Staffs amended recommendation to remove all conditions. Vote on the motion passed
unanimously.
3. Cumberland Farms — 8000 Astronaut Boulevard - Review and action regarding Level 1
application consistent with Chapter 22 Article III of Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report/photos. This Level 1 application for review and action related
to construction of a 4,928 square foot convenience store with six (6) fueling pumps (12 fueling
stations). The property consists of 1.39 acres and zoned C-1.
Staff explained the criteria to include plans and specifications; setting, landscaping, ground cover,
proportions, materials, colors, texture, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast and simplicity are
coordinated in a harmonious manner; building or structure are not excessively similar or dissimilar
to any other building or structure and front or side elevations.
Property is within AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District and will need to meet certain
architectural/site design guidelines.
Staff continued to explain requirements to include a dominant entryway, which shall be
illuminated at night; exterior facade of buildings shall incorporate no less than two building
materials including but not limited to tile, brick, stucco, cast stone, stone, formed concrete or other
high quality, long-lasting masonry material; required canopies/awnings; minimum buffer of five
(5) feet and knee wall or berm required.
Structures are older and in disrepair in this part of the City. This project represents a major
investment/upgrade to design quality and standards.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Erect a knee wall and/or landscaped bean, a minimum of 30 inches in height between the
parking area and Astronaut Boulevard.
2. Place a landscaped strip along the foot of the building.
After closer inspection of the renderings and verification from the Applicant, Staff amended
approval to remove the conditions.
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Discussion ensued to include zoning; whether a variance will be required; current use and number
of accesses and underground gas storage location.
Chris Ossa and Jeff Lucas of Atkins were present to answer questions and look forward to working
with the City.
Mr. Ossa indicated the following: outdoor seating with umbrellas to be provided; open 24 hours;
existing sidewalks to be utilized; plan to remove current underground fuel tanks and replacing with
new tanks; EPA requirements will be met an environmental investigation is being conducted of
the property and type of lighting planned.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Mathos to recommend approval of the application
per Staffs amended recommendation to remove conditions. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
Senior Attorney Nix requested that minutes reflect a correction to Staff's reports in reference to
Section 2242 of the Code. Section 22-44 is incorrect and should reference Section 2242.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Mr. Dickey spoke of continued efforts to encourage this type of redevelopment.
Mr. Mathos thanked Mr. Dickey, the wonderful City Staff, City Attorney and all others he has had
the pleasure of working with during his time on the Board. He is resigning to be a caregiver to his
grandchild. Tonight will be his last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mrs. Raymond, seconded by Mr. Wasserman to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
Approved on this / sday of .w•nt , 2016.
Wasserman, Chai��
Patsy Huffman, Board Seca