HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_p&z_minutes_20190730 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
July 30, 2019
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on July 30, 2019, at City Hall Council
Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Pennie Zuercher called the
meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Pennie Zuercher Chairperson
John Price Vice Chairperson
Lamar Russell
Harry Pearson
Melissa Bass
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Kristen Eick Assistant City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 13, 2019.
Motion by Mr. Pearson and seconded by Mr. Price to approve the Meeting Minutes of
June 13, 2019. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Interview & Recommendation to City Council Re: Potential Board Member — Dr.
Michael Miller.
Dr. Miller has lived in Cape Canaveral for 27 years, he has seen a lot of
growth/changes and would like to be a part of the process. Board members
welcomed him and are enthused that he wished to offer his services.
Motion by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval to City
Council.
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3. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re:
Ordinance No.XX-2019 to establish a Public Use/Recreation and Conservation Zoning
Districts—City of Cape Canaveral,Applicant.
Staff explained the reasoning behind the request to include the elements/chapters of the
Comprehensive Plan, one being the future land use element regarding zoning districts. The
Conservation and Public Recreation districts did not migrate to the zoning map. Zoning
districts implement the land use districts that are spelled out in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Dickey addressed sections of the Ordinance.
Discussion ensued to include clarification of of zoning districts and board members agreed
that new processes to clarify Public Recreation & Conservation zones were needed.
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend approval of the Ordinance
to City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
4. Resilient Cape Canaveral: Review and Accept the Resilient Cape Canaveral Report
from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council which examines Impacts of
Sea Level rise and flooding on the City.
Mrs. Surprenant presented Staff's report to explain that a grant which was awarded to the
City by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection allowed us to engage with the
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council who compiled analysis to list the City's
challenges and vulnerability regarding sea level rise, climate change and storm events that
could occur. The report was generated due to State Legislation that dictates certain factors
the City must meet.
Discussion ensued to include the reason an outside source generated the report, impact of
climate change, seal level rise, data and analysis from the report will be used to change
policy amendments/revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development
regulations,expense involved and research for additional grants to help with cost.The City's
new Sustainability Manager (Zach Eichholz) explained his role to help the City with the
process.
Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Price to review and Accept the Resilient Cape
Canaveral report from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Questions regarding who to report to in the City regarding flooding issues. Staff recommended
that in the event of a hurricane, citizens should evacuate; in other circumstances, contact
Community Services Director, Joshua Surprenant.
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Joe Abreu, a resident, asked for clarification in regards to the lift stations functionality, Staff
clarified there are two systems, a stormwater system and wastewater treatment.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconde Mr. Pierson to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Approved on this I day of L , 2019.
Penn -•ercher, Ch.' I erso
Patsy Huffman, Board Secretary
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