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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/11/1991 CAPE CANAVERAL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 . 1991 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral . Florida , was held on December 11 . 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 Berger. The Secretary called the roll . MEMBERS PRESENT Arthur Berger Chairman Lamar Russell Vice Chairman Richard Thurm Mary Wheeler Fred DiStasio MEMBERS ABSENT Cecil Everett Alternate Catherine Barnes Alternate OTHERS PRESENT Joy Salamone Mayor Ann Thurm Council Member Edward Spenik City Manager James Morgan Building Official James Woodman City Attorney Susan Nelson Secretary Ms . Wheeler noted a small typographical error and moved to approve the minutes of November 13 . 1991 as amended. Mr. Russell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Berger announced that the City was having a non-perishable food drive for those in our community in need. He advised that collection boxes were located in the City Municipal buildings and that cash donations would be accepted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Recommendations to Chanae Various City Regulations , Ordinances . Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Reaulations Linda Lester . City Planner Chairman Berger informed the Board members that the recommended chances from Linda Lester , City Planner , were not received until after the Board packets were mailed. Since the Board members did not have an opportunity to review the recommended changes , he suggested that this item be tabled until the second meeting in January. Mr . Russell moved to table this item until the second meeting in January, 1992 . Ms . Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2 . Request to Vacate the East 1/2 of 80 ' Road Riaht-of-Wav (Located East of Cape Shores Condominiums) - Petitioner was Kurt Tezel for Supra Color Enterprises , Inc . w_ Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 11 . 1991 Page 1 of 5 Mr. Morgan , Building Official , stated that the required title search had not been completed and that the applicant had requested that the Board postpone this request until further notice . Ms . Wheeler moved to postpone this request until further notice by the applicant. Mr . Thurm seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Site Plan Approval , Retail Building Development , Parcel 520 , Section 14 Townshi • 24 South, Ranee 37 East , (Located North of Rich ' s Restaurant and South of Atlantic Gardens ) - William Geiger and Franklin Hardaway. Owners Mr. Morgan, Building Official . advised the Board that the applicant had not completed addressing the comments from the City Engineer ' s preliminary site plan review. Chairman Berger informed the Board that the owner of the property had been granted a Special Exception to construction residential units . However , it was obvious that the owner had decided to utilize the property for commercial use . Mr . Russell moved to table this item until the next scheduled meeting. Ms . Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2 . Site Plan Approval , Heater Building. Parcel 271 . Section 14 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East , (Located at 10 Tanker Turn Road) - Henry Cartaya , Agent for Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc. , Owner Chairman Berger advised that Coastal Fuels had applied to the Department of Environment Regulations (D.E.R. ) for a permit to operate/construct air pollution sources for two hot oil heaters and that the City had partitioned not in favor of that request. Mr. Cartaya . Manager of Engineering for Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc . , stated that Coastal Fuels was seeking a Site Plan approval for a heater building. He advised that the building was an enclosure to protect two hot oil heaters . He outlined the type of construction of the building and dimensions . He explained that Coastal Fuels originally had six heaters ; two uneconomical heaters had been removed in 1989 ; four heaters remained; and that the two new diesel fired, more efficient heaters , would supplement the two heaters previously removed. He outlined different types of fuels , contents of sulfur and ash from the fuels and stated that Coastal Fuels would entertain converting the two new heaters to natural gas when it became available in the future and that the two new heaters would eventually eliminate the necessity for the existing four heaters . Mr . Cartaya stated that if the heaters were eliminated , Coastal Fuels could not sell asphalt or #6 oil . Mr. Stanton , Vice President of Operations in Engineering for Coastal Fuels Marketing, Inc . , outlined various names of airborne contaminants emitted and compared rates of emissions based on the maximum pounds per hour of the existing four heaters and the two new heaters . Discussion followed. After discussion, it was determined that the two new heaters would emit approximately one-half of the contaminants presently being emitted into the atmosphere by the existing four heaters . Attorney Woodman advised that since the heaters were included in the Site Plan , that the Board must consider their use as part of the property when reviewing the Site Plan. Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 11 , 1991 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Essler , Environmental Engineering Consultant for Coastal Fuels Marketing. Inc . , outlined the D.E.R. permitting process . He noted that emissions would not be visible if the new heaters were maintained and fired properly. Mr . Arabian , a citizen. spoke of the Cape Canaveral Lagoon; chlorine , sulfur dioxide . acid rain and nitrous oxide ; calculations of sulfur dioxide being emitted from fuel oil . He suggested that scrubbers be installed to assist in reducing the emissions escaping into the air . Chairman Berger suggested that a study be performed to compare current emissions vs . future emissions to determine if the two new heaters would be more efficient . Ms . Filkins . a citizen , questioned how many tons of pollutants were being emitted now and in the future. Mr . Stanton answered that the new heaters would be readily available to be converted from diesel to natural gas which was a cleaner burning fuel . He explained different types of fuels used in the heaters . Discussion followed. Ms . Townsend , a citizen , questioned the type of fire protection currently on site and future plans for additional protection. Mr . Stanton answered that Coastal Fuels planned to bring the terminal up to current standards as quickly as possible and to modernize the canopies and loading racks areas . He stated that Coastal Fuels presently had fire extinguishes and was in the process of installing water lines around the perimeter of the property in coniunction with a foam deluge system. Mr. Stanton informed the Board members that the intent of the new tank was to change the mode and quantities of products received to allow larger quantities of product less often. Chairman Berger suggested that Coastal Fuels prepare to provide the following information to assist the Board in evaluating their decision as follows : Comparisons of existing heater systems vs . new systems ; calculations of capacity and volume outputs ; update of fire protection system (s) ; growth plan and future potential for the facility; status of acquiring natural gas for use ; information regarding various cleaning systems and will the method (s) be compatible with existing and future systems . Mr. DiStasio moved to table this item for additional discussion and gathering of various questions from the Board members and citizens to present to Coastal Fuels at the next meeting. Mr. Russell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3 . Site Plan Approval . Addition to Marshall Manufacturing Corp. , Parcel 755 , Section 15 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East, (8880 Astronaut Boulevard) - Marshall Manufacturing Corp. , Owner Mr. Morgan, Building Official , reported that Scott Spooner, City Engineer from Briley. Wild & Associates , had reviewed and recommended approval of the Site Plan. He advised that Dave Sargeant , Fire Chief , Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department, had requested that an additional fire hydrant be installed. Discussion followed. The Board members reviewed the Site Plan. Mr. Allen , Allen Engineering, answered various questions for the Board members . Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 11 , 1991 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Russell moved to approve the site plan with the condition that an additional fire hydrant be installed at an acceptable location agreeable to both the developer and the Cape Canaveral Volunteer Fire Department . Ms . Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4 . Motion Re : Department of Natural Resources , Request for Public Comment , Lot 12 . Block 24 , Section 23 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East . Avon by the Sea Subdivision. (Located South of 617 Madison Avenue) - Pamela S . Darnstadt , Applicant Chairman Berger explained that the Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R. ) had filed a Request for Public Comment to assist their department in developing facts to assist them in their permitting decision. Mr. Morgan, Building Official , stated that Mr . Neal Rogers from D.N.R. , had advised that the 90 days alloted for public comment had expired and that the request was in a posture of stay. Discussion followed. It was concluded that the Board had reviewed the Request for Public Comment and that the Board had no comments for D.N.R. Mr. Russell moved to request that the applicant provide the structural data of the development prior to the Site Plan being considered for approval . Mr . Thurm seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5 . Special Exception Request No. 91-8 to Construct Townhouses in a C-1 Zone , Eastern 410 ' of Parcel 519 . Section 14 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East, (Located N.E. Corner of Washington Avenue and N. Atlantic Avenue) - Thomas Ouinn, Agent The Board members reviewed a Preliminary Site Plan submitted by Mr. Quinn, Agent , (Exhibit 1) . Discussion followed. It was noted that an existing lift station, located at the Washington Avenue Park , was at full capacity and needed to be upgraded. Discussion followed. Chairman Berger voiced his concern regarding vehicle parking problems on Washington Avenue . He made the suggestion that the building be set further back from the front of the property to alleviate the vehicles from parking over the sidewalk. Discussion followed. Ms . Wheeler voiced her opinion that she was disappointed and against the entire concept of the submitted Preliminary Site Plan. Mr. Thurm voiced his opinion that the plan had almost no compatibility with the surrounding areas . He suggested that Mr. Quinn provide a Preliminary Site Plan to include the development of the entire parcel . Discussion followed. Attorney Woodman advised that the City Council would be discussing the potential use of the commercial portion of the property at their next scheduled meeting and urged that the Board members attend that meeting. Ms . Wheeler moved to table Special Exception Request No. 91-8 to construct townhouses in a C-1 zone until the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Thurm seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 11 , 1991 Page 4 of 5 6 . Final Plat Approval , Harbor Heights West , Parcel 255 , Section 14 , Township 24 South, Range 37 East, (Located N.E. Corner of Harbor Drive and Sea Shall Lane) - Ernest Szapor , Owner Mr. Morgan, Building Official , advised that no changes had been made since the Preliminary Plat was approved and that Scott Spooner , City Engineer from Briley, Wild & Associates , had recommended approval of the Final Plat . Mr. Russell moved to approve the Final Plat for Harbor Heights West . Ms . Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned at 10 : 30 P .M. Approved this — day of cAaiit tc.P 1991. CL � � Chairman U1� 71 1L . I X.�1 1 -/�... Secretary Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting December 11 , 1991 Page 5 of 5