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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 1-10-01City of Cape Canaveral Planning & Zoning Board January 10, 2001 Minutes A Regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on January 10, 2001 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Due to Ms. McNeely’s sudden onset of illness, Mr. Russell called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. The Secretary called the roll. Members Present: Dr. John Fredrickson Leo Nicholas R. Lamar Russell Andrea Shea-King Members Absent: Bea McNeely NEW BUSINESS: Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 29, 2000. A motion was made by and seconded by to approve the Planning and Zoning Board meeting minutes of November 29, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. Recommendation to City Council Re: 20 Ft. Public Easement Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral and Suzanne E. Jamieson, Parcel A.01, (Oak Lane), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East – Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director. Mr. Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director, stated that the City in the process of refurbishing a lift station a redirection through Oak Lane would first, improve the pump sizes and second, provide sewer in the Oak Lane area. He reported that Mrs. Jamieson was in favor of this easement. Mr. Russell noted the documentation on pages six through ten of the data packet. Mr. Gardulski responded to Dr. Fredrickson that the project is in a design phase and that design would go before City Council on January 16, 2001. The project is budgeted for this fiscal year. Mr. Nicholas asked if the gravity line would pass through Oak Lane and he asked if the easement’s use is relevant to the dedicated purpose. Mr. Gardulski responded that he had done the required land use research. Mr. Gardulski responded to Mr. Nicholas that no additional right of way easement pursued at this time. A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Ms. Shea-King to recommend to City Council the approval of this easement. Motion carried unanimously. Site Plan Approval: McDonald’s Restaurant Addition – 8780 Astronaut Boulevard – Rick Swisher, CPH Engineers, Inc., Project Engineer. Mr. Peter Sutch representing McDonald’s restaurant outlined the existing site and the proposed additional 670-foot expansion. He pointed out how the additional parking correlates to the additional number of seats. Mr. Ramon Santos was also available to answer any questions. Mr. Reid stated that the restaurant currently has 84 seats and that will increase to 111 seats with the expansion. Mr. Reid stated that the parking requirement is met. Mr. Reid explained that the expansion would accommodate kitchen remodeling. Mr. Russell reviewed the submitted site plan checklist. For the record, Ms. Shea-King noted that page 21, the description, was illegible. Dr. Fredrickson questioned the inadequate planning of the original plan. Mr. Sutch responded that the company did not anticipate its current success. Mr. Santos also responded that even with substantial site plan research; the restaurant was well received beyond the company’s expectation. Mr. Nicholas asked if the play area was utilized. Mr. Sutch responded that the local residential base as well as family’s visiting the area uses the play place. Mr. Reid responded to Mr. Nicholas that the Community Appearance Board reviewed this plan and only the **** was noted. Mr. Santos responded that the completion is set for six-weeks subsequent to approval. A motion was made by Dr. Fredrickson and seconded by Ms. Shea-King to recommend to City Council to approve this site plan. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Russell called for a two-minute recess prior to review of the final business. Site Plan Approval: Artesia Condominiums, Lots 1-12, Block 64, Avon-by-the-Sea Subdivision – Joyce Gumpher, Allen Engineering, Inc., Project Engineer. Mr. Reid stated that staff found no deficiencies with the site plan. Mr. Russell reviewed the site plan checklist. Mr. Russell stated the he found no side setback violations. Mr. Reid offered Ms. Shea-King the elevations from the Community Appearance Board packet. Mr. Reid explained that the condominiums, parking garage and swimming pool only are before the Board this evening. Mr. Reid affirmed that all requirements are met however the townhouses were not brought before the Community Appearance Board. Mr. Mike Allen, son of John Allen, was came before the Board to respond to questions. Mr. Russell asked how the Community Appearance Board would be affected if the Planning and Zoning Board approved the project in its entirety. Mr. Nicholas responded that the Community Appearance Board reviewed Phase I and stated that Phase II could be approved at a later time. Mr. Nicholas referred back to dune and crossovers on the site plan and checklist. He asked why the developer was not installing a dune. Mr. Allen responded that the developer chose not to infringe on the dune ecosystem. Mr. Nicholas questioned if any vegetation were proposed for the dune line. Mr. Allen responded that requirements did not call for additional vegetation. Mr. Allen affirmed for Mr. Russell that development would be accomplished close to the Coastal Construction Line. Mr. Nicholas expressed that he would like to see restoration of native vegetation. Mr. Allen responded that one of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements is restoration of native plants. Mr. Reid stated that such restoration would require a minimum of a 20-foot *** Mr. Russell emphasized that Mr. Reid take the necessary steps to keep citizens informed of the native vegetation restoration requirement. Mr. Nicholas expressed concern with the retention area in that some areas are made deeper to accommodate for width. Mr. Allen responded that the retention has five-to-one side slopes and a two-foot depth. He assured Mr. Nicholas that mowing is possible. Mr. Nicholas expressed concern with a “moat” effect in the retention pond. Mr. Allen responded that staging in the retention area would be minimal due to [percolation]. Mr. Reid pointed out that the corner between the parking lot and the town houses is the deepest part of retention. A motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Dr. Fredrickson to approve to Council the Phase I of this site plan. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Mr. Russell adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. _____________________________________ R. Lamar Russell, VICE CHAIRPERSON _______________________ Susan Stills, SECRETARY