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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-24-1991 CAPE CANAVERAL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24 , 1991 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral , Florida, was held on April 24 , 1991 . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Chairman Russell . The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lamar Russell Chairman Arthur Berger Vice Chairman Richard Thurm Wayne Washburn Mary Wheeler Cecil Everett Alternate Fred DiStasio Alternate OTHERS PRESENT: Kohn Bennett City Attorney Edward Spenik City Manager Thomas Kleving Building Inspector Evelyn Hutcherson Secretary Mr. Thurm moved to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1991 meeting, as submitted. Ms. Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Preliminary Plat Approval , Cape View Townhomes, Lots 11 and 12 (Replat of Lots 1, 2 & 3) , Block 24, Avon-By-The-Sea, Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, (609, 611 & 613 Madison Avenue) Pamela S. Darmstadt and William Dupont, Owners Mr. Johnson Murphy, representing the applicant, provided the Board with a larger copy of the preliminary plat. Ms . Wheeler inquired about the lot sizes. Mr. Murphy stated that the owner planned to keep the 20 foot interior unit and the two 24 foot end units would be sold. Mr. Berger questioned the depth of the lot, noting that Section 637 .39, R-3 zone, required 100 foot depth which would make the depth of the lots preliminary plat .74 foot short. Mr. Murphy agreed to correct the depth of the lots . Mr. Berger inquired if the 17 feet setback on the existing house would be considered the side setback. Discussion ensued on the setbacks of the existing house. It was determined that the reduction of the size of the lot would not affect the required setbacks . Mr. Berger questioned lot coverage requirement. Discussion followed. Mr. Murphy stated that DNR approval was pending and that the building would be on pilings . Mr. Thurm asked how the additional property would be acquired. Mr. Murphy responded that all of the property was under one ownership. Mr. Washburn suggested that the lots face Madison Avenue instead of the alley. Mr. Murphy responded that the people would not have an ocean view. Discussion on coastal construction setback followed. Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting April 24 , 1991 Page 1 of 3 Pages C Mr. Berger moved to approve the preliminary plat provided that the changes are made in the dimensions to increase the length of the lot to 100 feet. Mr. Thurm seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Special Exception Request No. 91-3 To Install a 5, 040, 000 Gallon Above Ground Tank in a M-1 Zone, Parcel 271 , Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East (10 Tanker Turn Road) - Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc. , Richard A. Eckel, P.E. Agent Mr. Richard Eckel , representing Coastal Fuel Management Incorporation, stated that Coastal Fuel desired to build this new large storage tank in order to reduce the number of ocean deliveries of their asphalt and bunker fuels handled at the existing facility. He noted that some of their existing diesel fuel had been put into the asphalt and #6 oil service, and they needed additional diesel fuel storage. The tank will be built according to all API codes including the DER codes for the State of Florida. He noted that during discussion on the construction of this tank with City officials, the Fire Marshall brought up the fact that there was no fire hydrants on the site. He explained that Coastal Fuels had been working on arrangements to extend the water line and provide fire hydrants on the property. Mr. Everett commented that a tank had been removed a few months ago and that the bunkers had been raised. Mr. Dwight Fender, Terminal Manager, Coastal Marketing, Inc. , explained that periodic maintenance of the dike area was necessary to meet the NFPA requirements for the containment area. He noted that there were no restrictions on locating gasoline tanks with diesel fuel tanks within the bunker, but there were distance requirements on spacing the tanks from the bunkers and the other tanks . Mr. Everett ' s asked what safety precautions were taken to prevent an overfill. Mr. Fender stated that there were overfill indicators on the tanks , the gasoline tanks have a floating roof and the tanks are manned at all times while receiving the products . Ms. Wheeler inquired if the property was always in an M-1 area and were the existing tanks allowed by Special Exception? Discussion followed. It was determined that bulk petroleum storage had been a permitted use in an M-2 Zone; the last tank was installed in 1974; information was not available as to the date the zoning was changed to M-1 and whether a special exception had been granted for the placement of the tank. David Sargeant, Fire Chief , Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, expressed his concerns and outlined site improvements which were needed on the premises. Discussion ensued on the fire system and other safety measures which should be made a condition of the special exception. Mr. Thurm moved to postpone Special Exception Request No. 91-3 until the next scheduled meeting. Ms . Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION 1 . Discussion Re: June Clean Up Month Mr. Fred DiStasio, Alternate Member, Planning and Zoning Board, outlined the plans for a city-wide clean up program to be held during the month of June. He noted that volunteers would be needed to assure the success of the program. Discussion followed. Ms . Wheeler and Mr. Washburn volunteered to assist in the program. Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting April 24 , 1991 Page 2 of 3 Pages 2. Discussion Re: How to Treat a Variance Chairman Russell gave an informative presentation on requirements which must be met when granting a variance and explained the difference between a variance and a special exception. Discussion followed. Mr. Spenik, City Manager, outlined discussions which had been held at Council meetings regarding the use of the City Attorney at Board Meeting. Discussion followed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Q Approved this S T" day of , 1991. )0, Allutatee Chairman C—' . kidan Secretary Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting April 24 , 1991 Page 3 of 3 Pages