HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Agenda Pkt. 2-7-2018CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
Library Meeting Room
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral , Florida 32920
AGENDA
February 7, 2018
6:00 PM
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the agenda and any agenda item that is
listed on the agenda for final official action by the Community Appearance Board excluding public hearing items
which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes,
informational items), and quasi-judicial or emergency items. Citizens will limit their comments to three (3)
minutes. The Community Appearance Board will not take any action under the "Public Participation" section of
the agenda. The Community Appearance Board may schedule items not on the agenda as regular items and act
upon them in the future.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 14, 2017
2. Per Section 2-171 of the Code of Ordinances, the Community Appearance Board shall elect a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, by majority vote, at the first meeting held in January, unless
there is no January meeting, then the next meeting held.
3. Glenn D. Storch -Holiday Inn -Parcel #24-37-15-00-34. Review and Action regarding:
a. A Level 1 Application consistent with Chapter 22, Article III of Code of Ordinances, and
b. Increased Building Height (65 ft.) consistent with Sec. 110-624 of the Code of Ordinances.
4. Dennis Griffin -Core Surf Wall Mural -7008 N. Atlantic Avenue -Review and action
regarding a Level 2 Application consistent with Chapter 22, Article III of the Code of
Ordinances.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
None
ADJOURN
Pursuant to Section 286.0 I 05, F.S., the City hereby advises the public that: If a person decides to appeal any decisiol)
made by the Community Appearance Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This
notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible
or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. This meeting may
include the attendance of one or more members of the Cape Canaveral City Council, Board of Adjustment, Code
Enforcement and/or Planning & Zoning Board who may or may not participate in Board discussions held at this public
meeting. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City
Clerk's office at 868-1221 , 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2017
A Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was held on November 14, 2017, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Randy
Wasserman called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Randy Wasserman
Bob Nienstadt
Sandra Lanham
Elana Whitehead
Gail Sweet
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Jalinda Coudriet (arrived at 6:30 pm)
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Jen Nix
David Dickey
Patsy Huffinan
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes -August 16, 2017
Motion by Mr. Nienstadt, seconded by Mrs. Lanham to approve the Meeting Minutes of August
16, 2017. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Coudriet was not present during voting.
2. Swear in New Members -Gail Sweet & Elana Whitehead
Deemed not necessary after confirming with City Clerk. New members were appointed on October
17, 2017, at City Council Meeting.
Community Appearance Board
Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2017
3. Sunbelt Cape Canaveral -Dual Branded Hotel -Sunbelt Development, LLC -9004
Astronaut Boulevard (Parcel #24-37-15-00-23). 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
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report/photos. Staff explained duties of the Board for the benefit of
new members to include: considering whether a project is in harmony to surrounding areas; the
use of aerial views; types of surrounding properties to consider and zoning category. Mr. Dickey
further explained this project has two hotels sharing one structure with shared amenities; dumpster
location; elevation of building; colors/material being used and consideration of building height
request (65 feet).
Mr. Dickey explained highlights of Staff's report regarding how the project meets the minimum
room requirement to include shared amenities; parking; building entrance and check-in area. He
clarified criteria used to satisfy height increase.
Mark Robbins, Sunbelt Development, LLC, gave a presentation and stated he was the developer
for Homewood Suites on AlA. He went on to explain the property is 6.89 acres; addressed
questions regarding specimen trees; possible vehicular/pedestrian access from hotel to A 1 A; fire
access; pedestrian/driveway connection to Homewood Suites parking lot; wings of building will
contain Hampton Inn (116 rooms) and Home2 Suites (108 rooms); vehicular charging station
location; type of landscaping; number of parking spaces; type/color of materials; signage (pylon
vs monument) will match the brand of hotel and type of lighting provided.
Discussion ensued to include reasons for dual branding; meeting room location; whether windows
will open; monument vs pylon signs; location of HV AC systems and additional pedestrian
pathways being considered to include a utility easement.
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mr. Nienstadt to recommend approval for both Level 1
Application and increased building height. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Han Hollis, Managing Member, Sunbelt Development, LLC, stated how pleased he was to be
working with City of Cape Canaveral again.
Assistant City Attorney Nix handed Sunshine Law print outs to Board Members to read and
familiarize themselves. Attorney Nix highlighted communication (text, email, etc.) between Board
Members and the resulting ramifications when rules are not followed. Attorney Nix and Mr.
Dickey stressed the importance to reach out to Staff first with any questions or concerns.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Staff gave update for New City Hall move in and possibly having the next Community Appearance
Board meeting in the new building.
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Community Appearance Board
Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2017
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Wasserman, seconded by Mrs. Lanham to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
Approved on this __ day of ________________ _, 2017.
Randy Wasserman, Chairperson
Patsy Huffman, Board Secretary
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City of Cape Canaveral
Community Appearance Board
Meeting Date: 2/7/2018
Item No. __ 3£__ __
Subject: Level 1 Application for the development of a full-service hotel (Holiday Inn) and a request
to construct the structure to a height not to exceed 65 feet. The parcel is located at the end of Columbia
Road, off George King Boulevard (Parcel #24-37-15-00-34).
Applicant/Owner: Glenn D. Storch/Steven and Donna Cayer
Submittin2 Department: Community Development (CD)
Summary: The submitted application is in support of construction of a 150-room hotel project,
located at the south end of Columbia Road, off of George King Boulevard (Parcel ID 24-3 7-15-00-
34). This property is within the AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District (District). The
application includes a request for:
a. review and approval of Level 1 Application consistent with Sec. 22-44 of the Cape Canaveral
Code of Ordinances; and
b. review and approval of an increased building height consistent with Sec. 110-624 of the Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
The Level 1 application is for Community Appearance Board (Board) review of a 6-story, full-service
(Holiday Inn) hotel. The proposed project is located on a 2.42-acre parcel, zoned C-1 and located
within the District. The proposed building includes 150 units as required by Sec. 110-627 of City
Code.
The Code requires 163 parking spaces; 163 are proposed. 45 of the spaces are proposed to be provided
through an automated parking system located in an accessory building located in the parking lot.
Stonn water will be addressed by underground storage vaults. Access to the site is provided via a
driveway to Columbia Drive.
Landscaping is proposed as indicated on the site plan. During Site Plan Approval, a detailed landscape
plan will be required to ensure compliance with perimeter and parking area landscape requirements.
The dumpster facility is proposed to be located in the western pmiion of the parcel.
The area surrounding the subject parcel is primaiily zoned C-1 . An M-1 distiict exists to the west,
with C-2 existing to the south along Astronaut Boulevard. The proposed hotel is a permitted use in
the C-1 district. Land uses in the area consist of retail, hospitality and office. Existing hotels are
located to the west and south of the subject parcel. The proposed project is a continuation of the
development trend in this part of the City.
Level 1 Request
Sec. 22-42 (c) of the Code establishes certain criteria that the Board must consider when evaluating
an application. In general, the criteria are to gauge whether a project is in harmony and consistent
with the surrounding natural and built environment. Sec. 22-44 of the Code includes the specific
standards that must be considered. They include:
Community Appearance Board Meeting Date: 2/7/2018
Item No. -----Page 2of5
1. The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting, landscaping,
ground cover, proportions, materials, colors, texture, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast
and simplicity are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal,
surrounding area and cultural character of the community.
2. The plans for the proposed building or structure are in harmony with any future development
which has been formally approved by the city within the surrounding area.
3. The plans for the proposed building or structure are not excessively similar or dissimilar to
any other building or structure which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully
constructed, or included on the same permit application, and facing upon the same or
intersecting street within 500 feet of the proposed site, with respect to one or more of the
following features of exterior design and appearance:
a. Front or side elevations;
b. Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse arrangements; or
4. Other significant features of design such as, but are not limited to: materials, roof line and
height or design elements.
5. The plans for the proposed building or structure are in harmony with the established character
of other buildings or structures in the surrounding area with respect to architectural
specifications and design features deemed significant based upon commonly accepted
architectural principles of the local community.
6. The proposed development of the building or structure is consistent and compatible with the
intent and purpose of this article, the Comprehensive Plan for Cape Canaveral, and other
applicable federal , state of local laws.
7. Within the C-1 , C-2 and M-1 zoning districts, any exterior building or roof color used shall
be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding
landscaping in order to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic
uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use
as an accent color within the C-1 , C-2, or M-1 zoning district.
The proposed development meets the afore-mentioned standards.
Building Height
Consistent with the intent of the 2009 Community Visioning and the 201 2 Community
Redevelopment Plan, the District was developed to promote hospitality related commercial
development that capitalizes on proximity to P01i Canaveral. Al so, the District is to enhance the
Astronaut Boulevard corridor and to ensure harn1ony between adjacent uses.
A provision of the District is that any structure proposed to be over 45 feet in height, must apply
for and receive approval from the Board. The proposed structure is 65 in height. Sec. 110-624
contains criteria that must be evaluated when conside1ing a request to exceed the 45 foot standard.
The criteria include:
1. Building height shall be correlated to the scale of the street along which it faces and shall
encourage a comfortable pedestrian-oriented environment.
a. The standard building height for projects shall be up to four stories or 45 feet.
b. Increased building heights above four stories or 45 feet may be considered up to six
stories or 65 feet, ifheight mitigation measures such as a building stepback (as illustrated
in Figure 2 and Figure 2a) or setback are proposed and approved by the Community
Community Appearance Board Meeting Date: 2/7/2018
Item No. -----Page 3of5
Appearance Board. Buildings exceeding 45 feet shall provide a stepback of at least 14
feet along all sides facing a public roadway.
As indicated on the attached renderings, the building incorporates several techniques to reduce its
bulk. These techniques are required on all building sides that face a public roadway. Due to the
northerly orientation of the building, it does not directly face a public roadway. The northern elevation
of the building has incorporated a porte-cochere, several articulated architectural bays and a
curvilinear projection of approximately one-half of the 1st floor. The proposed color palette and
materials serve to further reduce/break up the bulk of the building.
AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District
As the property is within the District, the project will also need to meet certain architectural/site design
guidelines applicable to development within this area. Notably:
Sec. 110-623. -Building orientation.
1. Buildings shall be oriented towards A 1 A, N. Atlantic A venue and Central Boulevard as well
as adjacent cross-streets in order to encourage pedestrian activity along the sidewalks of A I A,
N. Atlantic Avenue and Central Boulevard and to facilitate pedestrian access to and from the
sidewalk to adjacent properties.
Sec. 110-643. -Articulation.
1. Reduce the monotony of large buildings by breaking architectural elements into smaller
pedestrian scale components or through use of varied materials, textures or colors, trim, roof
lines, canopies and awnings in order to provide variation and visual interest. Fac;ades shall be
organized into three major components, the base (ground level), body (upper architecture) and
cap (parapet, entablature or roofline).
Sec. 110-647. -Rhythm.
1. Solid blank walls shall be avoided through the use of fac;ade modulation or other repetitive
architectural detailing to maintain visual organization on the building's fac;ade.
Sec. 110-650. -Exterior surface materials.
1. Select high quality, human-scale building materials to reduce building mass, create visual
interest, and complement the community vision for architectural style of the District.
a. The base of a building (the first two to five feet above the sidewalks) shall be differentiated
from the rest of the building fac;ade with treatments such as change in material and/or color.
b. The exterior fac;ade of buildings shall incorporate no less than two building materials
including but not limited to tile, brick, stucco, cast stone, stone, fonned concrete or other
high quality, long-lasting masonry material over a minimum 75 percent of the surface area
(excluding windows, doors and curtain walls.) The remainder of the wall area may
incorporate other materials.
Sec. 110-654. -Awnings and canopies.
1. Add awnings or canopies to provide variation to simple storefront designs in order to establish
a horizontal rhythm between structures where none exists and add color to a storefront.
a. The size, scale and color of the awnings shall be compatible with the rest of the building
and shall be desi ed as an integral part of the building architecture.
Community Appearance Board Meeting Date: 2/7/2018
Item No. -----Page 4of5
b. Awnings and canopies shall be constructed of high quality, substantial materials which
must be durable and fade resistant and maintained in good condition and replaced
periodically.
c. Canopies and awnings that span an entire building are discouraged. The careful spacing of
awnings that highlight certain features of a storefront or entryway is encouraged.
d. Canopies and awnings shall be located a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk.
Canopies and awnings may extend into the required setbacks by up to 50 percent of the
required setback providing they do not impede pedestrian flows and or restrict utility and
drainage easements.
Sec. 110-669. -Surface parking.
1. Locate surface parking in the rear or side of buildings and provide pedestrian access from the
parking to the building and street. However, due to the nature of certain uses, the director of
community development or designee may approve up to one row of parking between the front
of a building and street.
a. A surface parking lot adjacent to a public street shall conform to the landscape requirements
detailed in division 6 of this article.
Sec. 110-689. -Surface parking lots.
1. Buffer off-street parking adjacent to a public right-of-way or residential buildings or
residential zoned property with a landscaped barrier.
a. Interior landscaping for off-street parking shall conform to the requirements of Sec. 110-
567 of this Code.
b. Minimum landscape buffer width between the right-of-way and the parking or vehicular
access area along A 1 A, Central Boulevard, and N. Atlantic A venue shall be ten feet and
five feet along all other streets.
c. A knee wall which is at least 30 inches in height is required when an off-street parking
area is located within 25 feet of the public right-of-way.
d. A continuous landscape benn at an average height of 30 inches from grade may be
pennitted in lieu of a required knee wall.
e. A knee wall or be1111 may be, staggered, meandering or continuous.
f. A knee wall or bem1 shall not obstruct any safe sight distance triangle.
g. A knee wall shall be compatible with the architectural design, material, and color of th e
principal building of the project.
h. Lighting shall not be used to create an attraction, distraction, or commercial signage
intent to the wall or benn.
1. For the purpose of this standard, a mixed-use building which includes residential units
shall not be defined or categorized as a residential building.
Staff has reviewed the application and has found that it is consistent with Sec. 22-44 of the Code and
the A 1 A Overlay District requirements.
Attachments:
1 -Site Location Map
2 -Community Appearance Board Application
3 -Hotel Site Plan
Community Appearance Board Meeting Date: 2/7/2018
Item No. -----
Page 5of5
The CD Staff recommends that the Community Appearance Board take the following actions:
1. Approve the Level 1 application for the proposed project (as depicted in the attached
rendering/site plan); and
2. Approve the request to build the proposed structure to a height not to exceed 65 feet.
Approved by CD Director: David Dickey \\) Date: 1/30/2018
ATTACHME TI
ATTACHMENT 2
City of Cape Canaveral
Community Appearance Review
Information Sheet
Description of Request: Approval of Design for Holiday Inn Hotel
Level of Request: (refer to page 2) Level 1 (or Level 2 if necessary)
Address of Request: §.~~-~-~~I~-~~-9._i:'!_~!?erty Card
N f P . ("f 1. bl ) Holiday Inn ame o roJect 1 app 1ca e : ----------------------
Legal description: Lot(s) ___ , Block ____ , Subdivision See Enclosed Property Card
Section. ___ , Township ____ , Range ___ _
Statement of Fact:
__ I am the property owner.
_x__r am the owner(s) designated agent.
Owner(s) Name: Steve~~Donna _£ayer ____________________ _
Mailing Address: 2005 Porpoise~tre~ Merrit~l~L 32952 ----------
PhoneNumber(s):_S_a_m_e_a_s_A_g_e_n_t ____________________ _
Email(s): Same as Agent
Designated Agent Information (if applicable):
N f D . d A Glenn D. Storch, Esq. ame o es1gnate gent:---------------------
Mailing Address: 422._Sou~ Nova Road,J2._aytona~eac~FL 32~4 _______ _
Pho~num~«aj:_3_8_6_~_3_8_-8_3_8_3 ___________________ ~
Email(s): glenn@storchlawfirm.com
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City of Cape Canaveral
Community Appearance Board
Meeting Date: 2/7 /2018
Item No. --1++----
Subject: Level 2 review for the use of a Wall Mural at the Core Surf Store located at 7008 N.
Atlantic A venue.
Submitting Department: Community Development (CD)
Summary: This item consists of an application for a Level 2 approval for the use of a Wall
Mural at the Core Surf Store located at 7008 N. Atlantic Avenue (Attachment 1).
In November of 2017, Code Enforcement Staff notified the owner of Core Surf that the wall
mural is not allowed by the City Code of Ordinances. However, Sec. 94-6 (g) of the Code does
allow for a process by which a wall mural can be approved. This process involves the review
and approval of the mural by the Community Appearance Board.
The subject Wall Mural is located on the north wall of the Lucky Trader strip center, which
fronts N. Atlantic Avenue. As indicated in Attachment 2, the mural is a depiction of a surfer
and ocean scene.
As indicated above, a wall mural may be allowed if approved by the CAB. When evaluating a
Level 2 application, Sec. 22 of the City Code identifies criteria that must be considered. Note
that these criteria were established to evaluate both Level 1 and Level 2 applications; so they
may not all apply to the subject request. Criteria include:
1. The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting,
landscaping, ground cover, proportions, materials, colors, texture, scale, unity,
balance, rhythm, contrast and simplicity are coordinated in a harmonious manner
relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and cultural character of the
community.
2. The plans for the proposed building or structure are in hannony with any future
development which has been formally approved by the city within the surrounding
area.
3. The plans for the proposed building or structure are not excessively similar or
dissimilar to an y other building or structure which is either full y constructed,
pem1itted but not fully constructed, or included on the same pem1it application, and
facing upon the same or intersecting street within 500 feet of the proposed site, with
respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and appearance:
a. Front or side elevations;
b. Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse
arrangement; or
c. Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to: materials,
roof line and height or design elements.
4. The plans for the proposed building or structure are in harmony with the established
character of other buildings or structures in the surrounding area with respect to
architectural specifications and design features deemed significant based upon
commonly accepted architectural principles of the local community.
Community Appearance Board Meeting Date: 21712018
Item No. -----
Page 2 of2
5. The proposed development of the building or structure is consistent and compatible
with the intent and purpose of this article, the Comprehensive Plan for Cape
Canaveral, and other applicable federal, state or local laws.
6. Within the C-1 , C-2, and M-1 zoning districts, any exterior building or roof color used
shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and
surrounding landscaping in order to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote
aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted
except for use as an accent color within the C-1 , C-2, or M-1 zoning district.
The prohibition of a wall mural is centered on its potential use as additional signage -above
that allowed by City Code. The business has signage (wall and storefront) as indicated in
Attachment 2. As the Wall Mural depicts an activity related to the goods being sold at the
business, Staff does not support the request.
Attachments:
1 -Community Appearance Board Application
2 -Aerial
3 -Color Photos of the Building and Mural
The CD Staff recommends that the Community Appearance Board take the following
action(s):
1. Deny the Level 2 application fo r the use of a Wall Mural at the Core Surf Store located
at 7008 N. Atlantic Avenue.
Approved by CD Director: David Dickey ~ Date: 1/30/201 8
City of Cape Canaveral
Community Appearance Review
Information Sheet
ATTACHMENT I
Description of Request: M vV""o....\ on e~m1or wC\\ \ ( N 0 rtn w°"\ \)
Level of Request: (refer to page 2) __ 1-__ _
Address of Request: __ ]QQ:6 __ Af~fr·HL~vc. ·
Name of Project (if applicable):-------------------
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Legal description: Lot(s)w'(~ 11 ,Block lotJ , Subdivision ft'JDO b'J -\tu Sett
Statement of Fact:
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__ I am the property owner.
X--I am the owner(s) designated agent.
Owner(s)Name:-fY)@.~_l:>aJS)e_y_ ______________ _
Mailing Address: _2LCI ~ 4-_ _j) rt f1w 0 D d_~_5JiU...S'l!Jk_ft. _)Z =tBo
PhoneNumber(s): 3 "2.-( lp o-=t 1'10 f;
Email(s): _________________________ _
Designated Agent Information (if applicable):
. D.enn1~ Gn f-fln Name of Designated Agent:---------------------
Mailing Address: _ _1&~~0 e_Dr. __ CtA.Pe lMO.v-trlA.l_fz.._22., q W __
Phonenumber(s): 3'2.-1-(QDtl-Dli> \ '-73 Z I 617, L 9 'i\2 c_4l\ is-f ,
Email(s):. ___ UJ_f.f_<;_u_r_fu __ s_a)--=-9_m_q_,_,_._Lo_tv'\ ____________ _
COM. DEV. DEPT
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ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3