HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_p&z_minutes_20191204 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
December 4, 2019
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on December 4, 2019, at City Hall Council
Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Vice Chairperson John Price called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Vice Chairperson
Harry Pearson
Melissa Bass
Lamar Russell
Dr. Michael Miller
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHERS PRESENT
Anthony Garganese City Attorney
David Dickey Community Development Director
Todd Morley Interim City Manager
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 9, 2019 & August 21, 2019.
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mrs. Bass to approve the Meeting Minutes of May 9,2019
and August 21, 2019. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair:
Mr. Dickey asked to interject to explain that City Council reinstated John Price and Lamar
Russell.
Mr. Pearson requested tabling the item until the next Board meeting. All Board Members were in
agreement.
3. Interview Board Applicant—Nancy Gentilquore.
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Mrs. Gentilquore explained her background, qualifications and reason for applying. The Board
members thanked her for applying.
Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mrs. Bass to recommend approval to City Council. Vote
on the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Price suggested moving Item #10 as the next item for discussion since there was a large
turnout for public participation.
10. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to the City
Council Re: Future Use of the Ridgewood Avenue Extension right-of-way.
Staff presented report/photos to include location, ownership, beach crossover, public access,
citizen concern if path were closed off and leaving property as it stands.
Residents from Ocean Oaks, Ocean Woods and Harbor Heights provided input. City Attorney
Garganese clarified some issues concerning ownership, public access of the common area and
easements. Mr. Pekar addressed issues concerning stormwater and drainage. Mr. Morley
clarified some key points to include, maintenance of existing dirt path, creating a new path and
not changing anything.
Discussion ensued to include the creation of a new path, lighting, signage, leaving things as is,
purpose of a new pathway, beach access, students using the path and concerns if access to path
were taken away. Public Participation was closed at 6:58 p.m.
Mr. Morley stated that the Community would like for there to always be public access. The City
will address if it becomes an issue at some time in the future but for now, will not sell the
Ridgewood Avenue Extension right of way.
Motion by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Russell to not take any action. Vote on the motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Price asked for a 5 minute recess at 7:08 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 7:15 p.m.
4. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Site
Plan Approval for a proposed Commercial Parking Facility located at 8945 Columbia
Road (PIN 24-37-15-00-30) - Section 110-223—BRB Enterprises, LLC, Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos to include location and access points. Mr. Dickey explained that
the configuration of the property limited the types of development.
Motion by Mr. Pearson and seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
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5. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Site
Plan Approval for Country Inn & Suites located at 9901 Astronaut Boulevard, Section
110-223—Allen Engineering, Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey explained the request was to authorize an at-grade
parking deck constructed over a new dry pond that included a system of perforated piping and
would result in a net increase of 112 parking spaces.
Motion by Mr. Price and seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval. Vote on the motion
carried unanimously.
6. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Lot
Split for the Wave Village Mixed-Use Project located at 8501 Astronaut Boulevard,
Section 98-66, Wave Village, LLC, Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey explained the proposed lot split would create two
parcels: Parcel "A" consisting of 3.106 acres and Parcel "B" consisting of 1.894 acres
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Price to recommend approval. Vote on the motion
carried unanimously.
7. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to City
Council Re: Ordinance No. XX-2020 amending the City's Site Plan Review
requirements, Chapter 110, City of Cape Canaveral, Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey explained this will be a change to streamline the site
plan approval process and to avoid unnecessary delays for development projects.
City Attorney Garganese outlined the site plan review process based on requirements, criteria
and new language to help guide the process. Discussion ensued to clarify the recommendation
regarding minor site plan changes,basis for 20%designation and assurances that all applicable
agencies would review the changes.
Motion by Mr. Pearson and seconded by Mr. Price to recommend approval to City Council.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
8. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re: Site
Plan Approval for Radisson Master Plan located at 8701 Astronaut Boulevard,Section
110-223—MAI Design Build,Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey discussed revisions to include the dumpster
relocation, addition of a generator, stormwater changes, an entrance shifted to the west by 10
feet and the addition of a right in only entrance off of Astronaut Blvd.
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Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend approval to the Community
Development Director. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
9. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation Re:
Ordinance No. XX-2020, Chapter 110, Tattoo Shops — City of Cape Canaveral,
Applicant.
Staff presented report/photos. Mr. Dickey explained that there was discussion at the October
14, 2019 City Council meeting regarding the zoning limitation placed on tattoo shops. The
speakers at the meeting felt this was a violation to the First Amendment.
Discussion ensued to clarify distance/separation standards (100 feet), rezoning along A 1 A (C-
1) and visibility to attract business.
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Price to recommend approval to City Council.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
11. Discussion Item—Off-Street Parking
Staff opened the discussion by indicating the issue was discussed at the November 19, 2019 City
Council Meeting. Staff prepared the agenda item and discussed possible revisions to the City Code
to reflect Council direction and begin to implement the City's resiliency goals. Board Members
offered the following: pervious concrete options and investigating the cost, optimism regarding
steps towards resiliency, agreement with Staff's report and working with City Attorney to prepare
and ordinance for review at an upcoming meeting.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Mr. Russell and seconded by Mr. Price to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Approved on this 11 day of , 2020.
£ P, ice Chairpers•n
Patsy Huffman, Board Secretary
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