HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 5-25-2016PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 2016
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 25, 2016, at the Cape Canaveral
Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson John Price called the
meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Chairperson
Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson
Harry Pearson
Dr. John Fredrickson
Craig Kittleson
Ronald Friedman
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Jen Nix Senior City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes —February 24, 2016 and April 13.2016.
Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Kittleson to approve the Meeting Minutes of February
24, 2016 and April 13, 2016. Vote on the motion carred unanimously.
2. OuasiJudicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Council Re: Site Plan Approval for Port O Call Building, per City Code of Ordinances,
Section 110-223 — David Menzel, P.E., Applicant — (8600 Astronaut Boulevard).
Mr. Dickey presented Staffs report/photos. The applicant is requesting Site Plan approval for
renovation of a 63,000 square foot commercial building that is subject of a Development
Agreement (DA) dated July 29, 2014. The date is critical due to established milestones that must
be met by the developer during construction.
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Sections 110-221 and 110-223 of the City Code establishes the process, which was followed. The
application was reviewed and approved by both the City Engineer and Fire Department.
Staff recommends approval.
Discussion ensued with Staff and Board Members addressing stonnwater; impervious surface;
water capacity/demand; concurrency; impact fees; next step in the approval process; funding and
future phases.
Board Members needed clarification on type of uses; redevelopment in the EOOD; swale
system/run-off; meeting Code requirements; parking in front vs mar/side; size of spaces; handicap
parking locations; landscape/buffer; a loading space and setting the precedence for future projects
along AIA.
Senior Attorney Nix swore in all audience members wishing to speak.
Discussion ensued between Engineer for the project, the Owner and Board Members to address
drainage (site qualifies for an exemption); explanation was given of past/future phases; parking in
front needed for survival of businesses; types of uses; drive-thru; economic feasibility; meeting
criteria; other developments have front parking; maintaining landscaping; dollar amount involved
to reface project; timelines; meeting requirements of Development Agreement.
Discussion ensued between Board Members to address meeting Code in regards to design
guidelines in EOOD; submitted plans not depicting certain requirements; parking in rear only;
provide landscaping in front of building and to allow one row of parking in front of building.
Staff explained to Board Members that Community Development Director has authority to
approve up to two rows of parking in front of building based on certain uses. This is a unique use,
which qualifies for this consideration.
Discussion continued regarding building modifications; additional parking for tenants; no need for
handicap parking in front of building at this time, correcting certain conflicts during the next phase
of project and footprint of building remaining the same.
Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Russel to recommend approval. The motion carried 5-1
with voting as follows: Mr. Russell, For; Dr. Fredrickson, For; Mr. Pearson, For; Mr. Kittleson,
For; Mr. Price, For and Mr. Friedman, Against.
3. OuasiJudicial and/or Public Hearine: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Council Re: Ordinance No. 00-2016, Amending Chapter 110, Zoning, Article I. In
General; Article IV. Special Exceptions; Article V. Nonconformities; Article VII.
Districts — City of Cape Canaveral — Applicant.
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Senior Attorney Nix explained the revised (highlighted) changes to the Ordinance given to Board
Members at this meeting had minor corrections to Agenda packet document that Board Members
received the previous week.
Staff gave a brief explanation of what was to be accomplished at this Workshop.
Mr. Price called for a five (5) minute break at 7:12 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 7:19 p.m.
Mark Shelton of Kimley Hom guided Board Members through remaining items for discussion to
complete the Special Exception portion of the meeting.
Discussion included medical marijuana treatment centers in Ml zone; internal conveyor systems;
permitted uses vs Special Exceptions; Supplementary District Regulations; outside storage
requirements; fence height; outdoor display limits; mini -warehouses; veterinary hospitals vs
veterinary clinics; soundproofing overnight boarding areas; car washes; shopping centers; second
kitchens in single-family residential and vehicle rental facilities.
Staff stated the next Workshop on June 8, 2016, would discuss Non -conforming uses.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Discussion ensued regarding rescheduling the June 22, 2016, meeting due to the Chair and Vice
Chair being absent; additional vacations dates for Board Members; contacting a former Applicant
to fill vacancy and vacation rentals.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Price to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously. (�
2016.
Patsy Huffman, Board