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Home My WebLink AboutDRC Minutes 3-11-2015 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue,Cape Canaveral, Florida WEDNESDAY March 11,2015 3:00 PM MINUTES Call To Order: David Dickey, Community Development Director, called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Committee Members Present: David Dickey, Community Development Director Todd Morley, Economic Development Director Michael German, Building Official John Cunningham, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Ratliff, Public Works Director Lonnie Dunn, Deputy Director, Public Works Gustavo Vergara, Leisure Services Director Angela Apperson, City Clerk Paul Ring, Major John Pekar, City Engineer Mayor Rocky Randels Patsy Huffman, Senior Secretary Others Present: Kim Rezanka, Attorney, Dean Mead Oshri Gal, Applicant Michael Barton, Mr. Dickey recommended to fore go with introduction of Members present. ReMax Real Estate, 6910 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920,Re: Paint Building: Mr. Dickey explained that in the past the Community Appearance Board would review the request to paint buildings along A 1 A, but has since changed the process to allow Staff to give administrative approval for this request; color swatches were shown with Restoration Teal as the color for the body of the building and White on White as the colors for banding/shutters. Consensus by all Members to give administrative approval. Xtreme Fun, LLC,8801 Astronaut Blvd., Unit 104,Cape Canaveral, FL 32920: Mr. Dickey asked Mr. Gal to give an explanation of what is being proposed for this project. Mr. Gal explained that there are several phases to this project: Phase 1: existing 16,718 square fee Development Review Committee Meeting Minutes March 19, 2014 Continued building (Beachwave); Phase 2: 10,000 square feet building for a shopping center with a drive- thru and 4-6 units; Phase 3: 155-room hotel. Discussion ensued and included: the concept plan for additional phased development to its 5 acre parcel located at 8801 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL; the parcel is zoned C I and is located in the Economic Opportunity Overly District; how to address underground retention; parking may be an issue; Lassiter Transportation Group, Inc. (LTG) performed a shared parking analysis, which was submitted; Attorney Rezanka was asked to demonstrate how Phase 1 is an accessory use to Phase 3 per the City Code; she stated she could not find this in the Code. John Cunningham, Assistant Fire Chief stated that parking was an issue but he is satisfied with access to the project. John Pekar, City Engineer, had noted the following: long term parking could be an issue at the Northern end of the City due to the cruise ships and passengers parking vehicles anywhere from 3-7 days; Attorney Rezanka indicated that hotel management should oversee that this does not become an issue; charging for parking was an option; drainage is an issue due to a high water table and bad soil; protecting the Lagoon; he indicated that improvements to Lift Station 7 will help the sewage in this area; whether a binding development agreement was being considered; road patterns are good; whether the applicant has looked at cross-overs on A 1 A and the use of medians. Lonnie Dunn, Deputy Director, Public Works had the following concerns: positioning of the dumpsters for access to solid waste trucks; retention under the parking structure and whether concrete or plastic would be utilized; Mr. Gal explained that they were looking into their options; low bridge bars was recommended so certain trucks did not have access; collapsing the parking lot due to weight load of big trucks was a concern. Todd Morley, Economic Development Director, stated he is all for this project but also stressed the need to look at parking, maintenance of the parking area and indicated the applicant has to consider how they will buffer the property on the West side where it meets R3 zoned property. Discussion ensued and include: the 5-7-10 year plan for the City; streetscape on Ridgewood > North Atlantic > Al > Thurm Blvd; pedway, sidewalks and solar lighting will be the theme throughout the City; pedway on the North side will be accessible to both bicycles and pedestrians; hiring a third party traffic engineer; Mr. Dickey will speak to Mr. Greene about the project and explain the outcome to Attorney Rezanka before the applicant will proceed any further with the project. Administrative Extension of the Casa Canaveral Site Plan Approval, 700 W. Central Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Development Review Committee Meeting Minutes March 19,2014 Continued Mr. Dickey read a letter from Danny Ringdahl requesting for site plan approval to be extended administratively. He also referenced Chapter 22, Article III of the City Code which gives the City Manager or his designee authorization to do so. Discussion ensued and included: material changes in the City regulations that would affect the site plan; Mr. Pekar wanted clarification of the written agreement between Mr. Ringdahl and the City; Ms. Apperson stated that the agreement is on the City's web portal; Mr. Pekar will investigate this agreement; sewer conditions and who would be responsible; Mr. Ratliff explained that the connection for this project will be on Central Blvd., there were concerns who would pay and would have service from this line; Mr. Pekar drew a diagram showing how the connection would be made; Deputy Chief Cunningham stated that two code changes for the Fire Code have been made since the applicant first presented the proposal for this project and that the approvals cannot be "grandfathered."Mr. Morley stated the need to identify deficiencies with the sewer, the project needed to be looked at as a new project and must follow the current Code; Deputy Chief Cunningham would not agree to an administrative extension; he addressed payment deficiencies by the applicant and that the City should not be responsible for any additional costs incurred by this project; Mr. Morley asked about the new section of sewer on Central Blvd; Mr. Ratliff replied that 100% of the sewer would be new along Central Blvd; all reviews for this project were completed to include: site plan, building, and fire; an application fee of $250.00 to review the site plan again will be requested; it was determined the City absorbed the costs for the initial reviews; Deputy Chief Cunningham recommended that charges are paid before any new reviews are started; the need for the applicant to prove that new progress has been made since the project was first proposed; Mr. Morley wanted to stress that this is a project wanted for the City; Deputy Chief Cunningham agreed but emphasized the fact that there have been two (2) Fire Code changes since this project was first submitted; evacuation for the residence needs to be readdressed; the agreement between Mr. Ringdahl and the City from three years ago may have changed; Mr. German stated that Building Codes are changing as well; Mr. Pekar stated that meeting current Code standards could be of benefit to the applicant for additional funding for this project. REPORTS and OPEN DISCUSSION: Mr. Morley asked to discuss the crossing issues at Ridgewood Avenue,North Avenue and Ocean Oaks and safety issues; suggested connecting North Avenue and Ocean Oaks; possible property issues with Ocean Woods; moving the stop sign further East; curbing for a smooth transition while walking; approaching Ocean Woods property owners to request easement rights if there is a consensus with Members. Mr. Vergara spoke of an outdoor entertainment permit, 1/2 Marathon and closing AlA> Central> Ridgewood. Mr. Morley and Mr. Vergara discussed Founder's Day. Development Review Committee Meeting Minutes March 19, 2014 Continued There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Patsy Huffman, Senior Secre