HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-12-2014BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2014
A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on June 12, 2014, at the Cape Canaveral Public
Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to order at 6:04
p.m. by Vice Chairperson Douglas Raymond. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Douglas Raymond
Paula Collins
Linda M. Brown
Desmond W assen
George Sweetman
MEMBERS ABSENT
Arvo Eilau
OTHERS PRESENT
Kimberly Kopp
John Cunningham
Todd Morley
Susan Juliano
NEW BUSINESS:
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshall
Community & Economic Development Director
Secretary
1. Approval of Board of Adiustment Meeting Minutes -April 24, 2014
Moved by Mr. Wassell, seconded by Mrs. Collins to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 24,
2014 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
The March 27, 2014 minutes were unintentionally withheld from the agenda for correction of
adding Mr. Sweetman 's name showing attendance at the meeting. Moved by Mrs. Brown,
seconded by Mrs. Collins to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2014 as presented. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
Assistant City Attorney Kopp swore in all participants speaking at the meeting.
2. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Motion Re: Request to Modify Special
Exception No. 13-06 to allow the construction of four single-family homes in the
C-1 zoning district-127, 131, 135, 139 Oak Lane -Patrick Lee, Property Owner
Mr. Morley stated that the project must first be reviewed/approved by the Fire Department to
ensure that all fire requirements were met. This information was just brought to the attention of
C&ED Staff today and the applicant was notified immediately.
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Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal John Cunningham explained the need for a water line, fire hydrant
and turn around area on the property. The Fire Department had a verbal agreement and Mr.
Cunningham would be meeting with the applicant to discuss the conditions and obtain a written
agreement. He did not anticipate any problems with the project coming into compliance. Mr.
Cunningham remarked there was enough room to turn around on the property and the nearest fire
hydrant was approximately 500 feet.
Discussion ensued regarding the paving of Oak Lane.
Mr. Morley stated that the City was unable to issue a building permit until the project had
received approval from the Fire Department. From that point, the permit could be issued in
approximately 7 to IO days. He remarked that the City was in favor of the project, was looking
for full compliance from the applicant and provided assurances that processes between C&ED
and the Fire Department would be changed/improved.
Discussion ensued regarding the fire hydrant. Assistant Chief Cunningham stated that was a
building code issue and the applicant would need to complete all the road improvements prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, which would be approximately a sixty day turnaround.
Mr. Raymond opened the meeting up for public hearing.
Mr. Bernie Lennon stated he built a house approximately four years ago on Oak Lane and the
City Attorney verified that the road was in the City and the turnaround at the end of the road was
large enough for trucks to use.
Motion by Mr. Raymond, seconded by Mrs. Collins to approve Modification to Special
Exception No. 13-06 contingent upon meeting the Fire Department's conditions. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
3. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Motion Re: Special Exception Request No.
14-03 to allow a truck and trailer rental facility in the C-1 zoning district -8000
Astronaut Boulevard -Alan Beal, Applicant
Mr. Morley stated that the rental facility was affiliated with the U Haul Company. The Special
Exception would allow the applicant to expand the allowable uses to include a truck and rental
facility. The north side of the property would be utilized for rentals. The maximum pieces of
rental equipment allowed outside of the screened storage area would be limited to three; surplus
would be kept in the storage area.
Applicant Alan Beal stated (a) he was adding palm trees to limit visibility of vehicles, (b) the
business would not be open after dark and ( c) he was working to improve the fabric covered
fence with a wooden fence. He would still operate the car wash, but not for the rental trucks.
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Mr. Raymond recommended that business hours of 7 am to 6 pm be approved in the event there
was a future need to extend the hours.
There were no questions/comments from the audience.
Mr. Raymond moved, seconded by Mr. Wassell to approve Special Exception Request No. 14-03
with five conditions:
1. Maximum of three motorized and two non-motorized pieces of rental equipment allowed
outside screened storage area.
2. Parking of all rental equipment as depicted on the Site Plan.
3. Hours of operation limited to Monday-Sunday from 7 am-6 pm.
4. Exterior kept clean, orderly and in good repair.
5. Landscaping condition of palm trees/adequate screening.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
None.
Moved by Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mr. Sweetman to adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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