HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 6-28-2017 PLANNING& ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 2017
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on June 28, 2017, at the Cape Canaveral
Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson John Price called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Chairperson
Lamar Russell -Vice Chairperson
Ron Friedman
Harry Pearson
Dr. John Fredrickson
Albert Franks, Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Anthony Garganese City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 24,2017.
Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Pearson to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 24,
2017. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Interview & Recommendation to City Council Re: Potential Board Member— Antonio
Alban & Omar Capellan
City Attorney Garganese asked if all the information on the application was true and correct to the
best of the applicants knowledge to which Mr. Alban stated"yes."The purpose of the P&Z Board
was explained. Mr. Alban gave a brief history of his education and expertise.
Discussion ensued to include elaborating on his education and qualifications; how he can benefit
the Board; attendance at meetings considering he works in Winter Park; choosing P&Z as his 5th
choice; commitment involved serving this Board and if he reviewed the City Vision Statement.
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Staff explained the decision to propose Mr.Alban after meeting with him prior to recommendation
to the Board.
Mr. Capellan was also asked about truth of information on the application and stated "yes." Mr.
Capellan explained that he has served as Chairperson for Business and Economic Development
Board for the past five (5)years. He explained his interest in serving on the P&Z Board as well as
his background as a business person and commercial real estate investor.
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Price to postpone a decision until the third applicant is
interviewed on July 26,2017. The motion carried 5-1 with voting as follows: Mr. Russell,For; Dr.
Fredrickson, For; Mr. Friedman, For; Mr. Franks, For; Mr. Price, For; Mr. Pearson, Against.
3. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Council Re: Ordinance No. XX-2017, amending Section 110-609 of the City of Cape
Canaveral Land Development Code; clarifying that Hotels are a permitted use in the AlA
Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD); providing for the repeal of prior
inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions,incorporation into the City Code,severability,and
an effective date—City of Cape Canaveral—Applicant
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report. The City adopted Ordinance No. 02-2016, which allowed
hotels as a permitted use in M-1 zone, but in reviewing the Code, this new language created a
conflict in the EOOD, which allowed a hotel by Special Exception in the M-1 zone. Staff
recommended approval of Ordinance XX-2017 amending Section 110-609 of the City of Cape
Canaveral Land Development Code; clarifying that hotels are a permitted use in the AlA
Economic Opportunity Overlay District(EOOD).
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval of the Ordinance to
City Council as it stood. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
4. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Council Re: Ordinance No. 10-2017, amending the City of Cape Canaveral Comprehensive
Plan Coastal Management Ordinance to bring it into conformance with F.S. Chapter 2015-
69, to include development and redevelopment principles, strategies, and engineering
solutions that reduce the flood risk in coastal areas; adopted by the City Council consistent
with this ordinance; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent Ordinances and
Resolutions, incorporation into the Comprehensive Pan, an effective date and legal status of
the Plan amendments—City of Cape Canaveral - Applicant.
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report. The requirements for the Coastal Management Element were
updated by the State in 2015. The City has until October 1, 2017 to comply. Staff has looked at
what other jurisdictions have done that works and see if it will work for City of Cape Canaveral in
order to meet the minimum standards. Staff prepared the draft language and submitted to
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) as well as participated in a conference call with the
City Attorney and three members of DEO for guidance. The DEO members agreed the new
language met the minimum requirements. The Statue is encouraging jurisdictions to go above and
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beyond the minimum requirements by asking local governments to spell out plans, programs and
steps to become a more resilient Community as well as,partnering with other regulatory agencies.
Ocean level rise is of concern and DEO would like communities to become proactive. The changes
will need to be presented to City Council, who will transmit to DEO, which has 30 days to
comment back to the City with changes that need to occur(if any).At that point,it will be reviewed
again by City Council, who can adopt the ordinance and implement in 31 days. Staff directed
Board Members to page 9 of the ordinance and discussion ensued to include City Attorney
Garganese read the six (6) requirements into the record and restated Staff's recommendation met
the minimum requirements to satisfy the State. He pointed out Policy CM-1.14.2 & Policy CM-
1.14-3, which is the most important language to consider. Staff spoke of the State's position
regarding the Vulnerability Analysis,which will show the City where it is vulnerable using certain
models; City Attorney Garganese explained once the study is complete and the City starts
identifying the vulnerable areas, the policy will establish additional regulations and offer steps to
implement the policy.
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend approval of the Ordinance to
City Council with additional language added to Policy CM-1.14.2 - The City shall collaborate
with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and other governmental agencies. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Mr. Russell wanted clarification of the decision regarding the platting process from the last
meeting,which Staff addressed. Mr. Friedman spoke of citizens involvement/concerns with items
presented to P&Z Board members.
Mr. Price thanked the interviewees for their interest in applying and stressed that three (3)
applicants are being considered for one(1)vacancy and encouraged them to consider other Board's
as well.
The next meeting for July 5'2017, was confirmed and some of the background for the item on the
Agenda was explained/discussed. Also noted, Mr. Price and Mr. Russell would not be present at
the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Russell to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Vote on the
motion carried un. s ously.
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