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CAPE CANAVERAL
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14 , 1991
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of
Cape Canaveral . Florida , was held on August 14 . 1991 at the City
Hall Annex. 111 Polk Avenue , Cape Canaveral , Florida. 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
Mary Wheeler
Cecil Everett Alternate
Fred DiStasio Alternate
MEMBERS ABSENT
Wayne Washburn
OTHERS PRESENT
James Woodman City Attorney
James Morgan Building Official
Thomas Kleving Building Inspector
Susan Nelson Secretary
Ms . Wheeler moved to approve the minutes of July 24 , 1991 as
submitted. Mr . Everett seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1 . Preliminary Plat Approval , Ocean Gardens , Parcels B1 . Cl . cts_
C3 , and C4 , Section 14 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East -
James W. Murphy, Aaent for William Bennix, Trustee
The Board members reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Ocean Gardens .
Mr . Everett voiced his concern regarding the drainage area .
Chairman Russell voiced his opinion that no imagination was used
for the land and opposed to more rental units and increased traffic
flow within the City. Mr . Murphy, Agent , and Mr. Price , Engineer ,
answered various questions for the Board members . Mr . Berger noted
that the lots were approximately 75% larger than required. Mr.
Price noted that the concept would be similar to duplexes on
Lindsey Court ; a minimum of three feet of fill would be furnished
to raise the elevation: and that the trees along North Atlantic
Avenue would remain in their natural state .
Mr . Berger moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Ocean Gardens .
Mr. Thurm seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as follows :
in favor , Mr. Berger , Mr . Everett and Mr. Thurm; opposed, Ms .
Wheeler and Mr . Russell . Motion carried.
2 . Site Plan Approval Ocean Gardens, Parcels Bl Cl , C2, C3 , and
C4 , Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East - James W.
Murphy, _Agent for William Bennix, Trustee
The Board members reviewed the Site Plan for Ocean Gardens . Mr .
Morgan advised that the Mr. Spooner , City Engineer , had recommended
approval with the contingencies that the developer show drainage
easements and an overall map of the property on the Site Plan.
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He further advised that the Fire Chief had requested an additional
fire hydrant . Mr . Murphy and Mr . Price concurred with the those
contingencies .
Mr. Price , answered various questions for the Board members . He
noted that one of the developer ' s projects had previously won the
City of Cape Canaveral Beautification Award. Discussion followed.
Mr . Berger moved to approve the Site Plan for Ocean Gardens with
the contingencies that an additional fire hydrant be provided by
the developer; Placement of the fire hydrant be satisfactory to
Fire Chief ; and all conditions of the City Engineer ' s evaluation
be met . Mr. Thurm seconded the motion. Vote on the motion was as
follows : in favor , Mr . Berger . Mr. Everett and Mr. Thurm; opposed,
Ms . Wheeler and Mr . Russell . Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Variance Request No. 91-5 to Allow Swimming Pool and Screen
Enclosure to Encroach into the Required Setbacks in a R-3
Zone , Lot 2 , Block 30 , Sec. 23 , Twp. 24S , Rqe. 37E, Sea Monica
I Subdivision (Located at 601 Monroe Avenue) - O. Scott
McCauley, Owner
Chairman Russell read a letter from Attorney Woodman voicing his
concerns regarding a Variance that may be granted for a non-
hardship reason. He respectfully requested that the Board consider
postponing this request for a Variance until after the Board of
Adjustments had come to a decision regarding the Bolanowski case .
Attorney Woodman briefed the Board members on that particular case .
Discussion followed.
Chairman Russell polled the Board members to postpone this request .
The Board members and Mr . McCauley had no objection in postponing
this request.
Ms . Wheeler moved to postpone Variance Request No. 91-5 . Mr. Thurm
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
1 . Discussion Re: Expiration of Site Plans
The Board members reviewed a draft from the City Attorney regarding
suggested changes to Resolution 87-41 (G) (2) , Expiration of Site
Plans . Attorney Woodman advised that the changes should be
incorporated into the City Ordinances . The Board members
concurred. Attorney Woodman stated that he would present a revised
draft in Ordinance form at the meeting scheduled for September 11 ,
1991 .
Mr . Berger moved to table this discussion item until September 11 ,
1991 . Mr. Everett seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 40
P .M.
Approved this 28kb day of ! C4TOJ'.. 1991 .
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Chairman Vic
Secretary
Planning & Zoning
Regular Meeting
August 14 , 1991
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