HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Minutes 12-7-2016 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 2016
A Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was held on December 7, 2016, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Randy
Wasserman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Randy Wasserman Chairperson
Bob Nienstadt Vice Chairperson
Sandie Lanham
Angela Raymond
Jalinda Coudriet
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Kim Kopp Assistant City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
Assistant City Attorney Kopp swore in audience members who were planning to speak at the
meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes—July 28,2016 & September 21, 2016.
Assistant City Attorney Kopp wished to make a correction to the minutes to reflect that she
and Jen Nix are both Assistant City Attorney's for the City,not Senior City Attorney.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman seconded by Ms. Lanham to approve July 28, 2016 and September
21,2016,Meeting Minutes with corrections. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 8600 Astronaut Boulevard-Review and action regarding a Level 1 Application consistent
with Chapter 22, Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances — Eric Robart,
Applicant.
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Mr. Dickey discussed Staff's report. This item consists of a Level 1 application for the proposed
renovation of the building located at 8600 Astronaut Boulevard. The site consists of 5.5 acres.
Design of the building will change, but not the Site Plan. Property is now strictly office use and
not retail. Building space categorized as a "Class A" office due to certain amenities offered to
tenants. It is located in the Overlay District and must meet those standards
In general, the area surrounding the proposed Port of Call project is commercial in nature and
contains structures that are 30-plus years old. The proposed improvements represent new
investment in the area and meet design guidelines as contained in City regulations.As such,the
project is in harmony with its surroundings.
Staff recommended approval.
Discussion ensued to include clarification of the current use of property; company moving its
headquarters from Washington, DC area; projected date of completion is October 2017; no
cruise parking; property improvements will comply with today's standards; modem building
with new exterior(glass) and a new roof.
Board requested clarification between past design (retail) and today's request (office space
only), type of air conditioning system proposed and location. Mr. Baugher presented a picture
of the building and pointed where the A/C system will be located and explained type of system.
He spoke of employees relocating to Cape Canaveral,bringing in high-end salaries and felt this
project would be an asset to the City.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Ms. Raymond to recommend approval. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Staff invited Board Members to Local Government Planning Officials Training Event on January
20, 2017. Board Secretary will send an email to all members.
Discussion ensued to include ways to help the City become a destination rather than a pass through;
"Annual Retreat" is held to allow Staff and City Council to discuss methods to implement City
Vision document such as streetscapes, parks; proposed multi-generational center and converting
existing City Hall into an Arts/Historical Center.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Ms. Raymond, seconded by Mr. Wasserman to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
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Patsy Huffman, Board Secretar
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