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MEETING MINUTES (Amended)
December 13, 2017
A Meeting of the Planning&Zoning Board was held on December 13,2017,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
Harry Pearson
Ron Friedman
Albert Franks
Dr. John Fredrickson
MEMBERS ABSENT
Omar Capellan
OTHERS PRESENT
Anthony Garganese City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
John Pekar City Engineer
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Site
Plan Approval for Cape Canaveral Radisson Master Site Plan, per City Code of
Ordinances, Section 110-223—Robert A. Baugher,Applicant—CONTINUED
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report/photos to include the following highpoints: Site Plan check
list; traffic analysis; walkways, driveways; parking; traffic analysis condition recommended by
Staff; Impact fees; landscaping; AlA Economic Opportunity Overlay District; building
height/orientation and stormwater.
Cole Oliver, representing the Applicant, stated he would offer rebuttal comments after public
participation.
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Discussion ensued to include heavy traffic generated by this project; allocation of impact fees;
responsible party for maintenance of West Central Boulevard; clarification of the item being voted
upon(Site Plan) and to vote base on criteria presented.
John Pekar, City Engineer, addressed concerns to include stormwater; flooding of surrounding
properties; upgrades made by the City; storm chambers preventing little amount of water to leave
project site; repairs needed to West Central Boulevard; soil studies regarding drainage and
direction of water and monitoring removal/replacement of soil materials to include Project
Engineer, City Engineer and Public Works Services.
Board discussion ensued to include Applicant addressed most comments from the last meeting
included in the Agenda Packet; dimensions devoted to landscaping are incorrect; buffer does not
meet requirements(10 feet),currently 6.5 feet shown; surveyor's certification not provided;Phase
1 vs Phase 2 discrepancies; hours of operation for construction (7am—7pm); dumpster enclosure
location and interpretation/definition of"row."
City Attorney Garganese clarified the appeal process.
Discussion continued regarding traffic and standards used; traffic lights at Al A and West Central
Boulevard; peak hours; current traffic level from surrounding properties; access/exit traffic from
the new project; eliminating/adding driveways and level of service.
Staff agreed with traffic concerns, thus the recommended condition. Mr. Dickey asked the Board
to to vote on established Code criteria.
Dave Menzel, Engineer, explained landscaping; buffer has been corrected to 10 feet on Site Plan
as well as other inconsistencies.
Mr. Price opened the meeting to public participation at 7:11 pm.
Several residents of Cape Canaveral spoke in opposition to the project due to traffic; noise levels;
security;privacy and water run-off.
Mr. Cole reiterated that the project as conditioned, will address flooding and traffic concerns.
Bob Baugher,Applicant,indicated that he works in Cape Canaveral and is a taxpayer.Mr.Baugher
would like to be a good neighbor; wants to work with the community; is available to discuss any
concerns during construction and explained the reason for flooding on surrounding properties.
Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval to Community
Development Director for Phase 1 of Cape Canaveral Radisson Master Site Plan with Staffs
recommended condition for a traffic study. The Motion carried 4-2 with Mr. Franks and Mr.
Friedman voting against because it does not meet the minimum City Code requirements.
Mr. Price requested a 5 minute break at 7:40 pm.
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Meeting reconvened at 7:47 pm.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 15, 2017
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Franks to approve the Meeting Minutes of
November 15, 2017, with amended verbiage on page 2, paragraph 2 "...when a
recommendation from the City Attorney and City Engineer is available." Vote on the motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Mr. Dickey requested direction from the Board regarding the following:
1. Food Vending Trucks
Food Vending Trucks are currently allowed at special events only. Recently there has been
increased interest for this service to be allowed at other locations and other times.
Discussion ensued regarding pros/cons to include impact on established restaurants and
sanitation/public safety. The consensus was in opposition to allow food trucks above what is
currently permitted.
2. Minimum Number of Hotel Rooms
Staff explained the decision process involved for a minimum number of hotel rooms (150).
Discussion ensued to include attracting quality hotels; hotel/property owners with a vested
interest; less crime; need to maintain uniformity and standards; difficulty monitoring vacation
rentals; no need for additional hotels and height of buildings. Most Board Members were in
opposition to decreasing the minimum number of rooms.
Mark Robbins, LBA Hospitalities, spoke in against changing the minimum room requirement.
3. Feather Flags
Staff explained current Code allowed feather flags one(1) time per calendar year for 30 days.
Discussion ensued to include use during special events; allow more frequent use; enforcement;
City maintaining a clean look; challenges regarding permanent signs for businesses located in
plazas; criteria used for current Code; sandwich boards; distraction for drivers and height/time
of day restrictions.
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Mr. Price opened the meeting to public participation at 8:37 pm.
Jeff Sirmans, owner of Southern Charm Cafe, explained that feather flags would increase
business and offered suggestions to regulate/enforce rules regarding permits, placement and
time of day. Board recommended that he will meet with Staff to present recommendations to
P&Z Board at a later date.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Price seconded by Mr. Franks to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 pm. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
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