HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Minutes 8-16-2017 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
August 16, 2017
A Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was held on August 16, 2017, 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
Sandra Lanham
Angela Raymond
MEMBERS ABSENT
Jalinda Coudriet
OTHERS PRESENT
Jen Nix Assistant City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
Assistant 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—July 19, 2017.
Motion by Mrs. Raymond, seconded by Mrs. Lanham to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 19,
2017. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Wasserman changed the sequence of items to be presented.
2. Homewood Suites — Robert A. Baugher/Port Hospitality Group, Inc. (Springhill Suites
Hotel) - Parcel#24-37-15-00-838. Review and Action regarding:
a. A Level 1 Application consistent with Chapter 22, Article III of Cape Canaveral
Code of Ordinances, and
b. Increased Building Height (65 ft.) consistent with Sec. 110-624 of the Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
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Mr.Dickey presented Staff's report/photos. Staff explained the following: elevation of the building
to include a step back design; activity centers located on east side of building as they relate to
compatibility to surrounding properties; project located within the AlA Economic Opportunity
Overlay District (EOOD) and must meet certain architectural/site design guidelines to include building
orientation, articulation, rhythm, exterior surface materials and surface parking. The building meets the
intent of the Al A EOOD to allow a building height of 65 feet.
Dave Menzel, Engineer, spoke regarding the phases of the project. He stressed that the application
is for one building (hotel) at this time. The character of the building has identifiable features
required by the Springhill brand. Stair towers were raised and set back to add an interesting
character to the front/back of building. Mr. Menzel explained some of the unique features to
include a covered area in front of the building for pedestrians waiting for transportation;large pool
area to include a circular bar on southeast corner; meeting spaces and exercise room look out over
the pool. This design is unique to the Cape Canaveral location vs other Springhill Hotels.
Discussion ensued to include distance between the hotel and adjacent development; location of
dumpsters;air condition system/location;signage;landscape type;windows being fixed vs an open
option and clarification regarding building elevations on the Site Plan vs the photo rendering.
Bob Baugher (Applicant), Tom Hermanson (partner for project) and Staff addressed concerns of
Board Members regarding height of building and proximity to adjacent properties.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Nienstadt to recommend approval of the application
per Staff's recommendations for both Level 1 Application and increased building height. Vote on
the motion carried unanimously.
3. Interview/Recommendation to City Council Re: Potential Board Member — Elana
Whitehead.
Mrs.Whitehead has been a resident for 20+years;interests include architecture and City planning;
concerns about direction the City is taking involving increased growth rate and would like to have
some input in the decision making process. She is not opposed to the rate of growth; believes in
the Vision Statement regarding a walkable City with trees, but is concerned that the City is more
focused on business instead of its residents. She would like things to be good for the people who
live here,not just the people who make their money in Cape Canaveral.
Assistant City Attorney Nix stopped the conversation as it started towards the item that had been
presented that evening.
Discussion continued to include Mrs. Whitehead living/enjoying the beach; concerned about the
lack of development along the ocean front and businesses may start to "pop up." She loves that
signs are lower,but feels more can be done to beautify the City.
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Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Raymond to recommend to City Council to appoint
Gail Sweet to fill the vacancy on the Community Appearance Board. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Staff gave updates for New City Hall and Twistee Treat. Mr.Dickey indicated with the nomination
of two (2) new Board Members, once approved by City Council, would make a full Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mrs. Raymond, seconded by Mr. Wasserman to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
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