HomeMy WebLinkAboutP&Z Minutes 5-9-2018 PLANNING &ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
May 9, 2018
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 9, 2018, at City Hall Council
Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,Florida. Chairperson John Price called the meeting
to order at 6:02 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Chairperson
Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson
Harry Pearson
Ron Friedman
Dr. John Fredrickson
Omar Capellan
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Kristen Eick Assistant City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
Melissa Bass Board Nominee
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 14,2018.
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Capellan to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 14,
2018.
2. Per Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re:
Site Plan Approval for the Golf-N-Gator Amusement Center Expansion (go-kart
track) located at 6355 N. Atlantic Avenue, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 110-
223—Golf-N-Gator, LLC,Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey explained the following: a portion of the elevated
track will be located over the miniature golf course;Applicant's Engineer will certify the project
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meets State&Federal safety regulations,is zoned Cl,which allows outdoor recreation use and
the property does not extend to surrounding residential property.
Discussion ensued to include property is not landlocked; not part of the EOOD; flag lot creates
a separation between commercial and residential zones and project has access to Holman Road.
Assistant City Attorney Eick swore in audience members who wished to speak.
Mike Allen, Engineer,reiterated the track will be elevated;noise level from the electric go carts
will measure at a decibel equivalent to a normal conversation; pit stop building is open aired
and will house storage of go carts; 2°a level is an observation area; landscaping to include new
Palm trees, lighting will be reduced and addressed additional parking.
Mr. Price opened the meeting to public participation at 6:37 pm.
Bill Kehoe of 204 Holman Rd. had concerns about proximity to his property,parking,meeting
notification process; access for patrons and wanted them to observe private property postings
in regard to parking. Ray Osborne, 209 Holman Rd. had concerns regarding sound mitigation
and suggested additional planting of trees. Staff explained that landscaping standards were
based on zoning of the property and set standards would be met.
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend approval to City Council.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
3. Vehicle Rental Facilities
John Kabboord, representing Yogi Patel, property owner, explained that Mr. Patel has operated a
business for several years;was granted a Special Exception to store boats/trucks at his facility and
would like to have a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board to City Council to operate
U-Haul services. Bill Kehoe, resident, is in opposition to any changes. Yogi Patel explained that
his purpose is to help residents of the City of Cape Canaveral by providing a service that is not
available within the City.
Discussion ensued among members of the Board and consensus was reached that the current
prohibition of vehicle rentals in the commercial districts is appropriate and does not need to be
changed
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ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Mr. Capellan to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. Vote on
the motion carried unanimously.
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