HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-21-1996 WorkshopCITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL WORKSHOP MEETING
OCTOBER 21 , 1996
A Organizational Workshop Meeting of the Community Appearance Board of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on October 21 , 1996 at the
City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting
was called to order at 7:37 P.M. by Chairperson Hayes. The Secretary called
the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Karen Hayes Chairperson (Late)
Jovan Barzelatto Vice Chairperson (Late)
Nadena Easter
Vickilyn Shea
MEMBERS ABSENT
Richard Treverton
OTHERS PRESENT
Bea McNeely P & Z Board Chairperson
Leonard Folcarelli Commercial Development Board Chairperson
Anthony Garganes Assistant City Attorney
G. J. Moran Building Official
Roy Cowell City Engineer
Susan Chapman Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Ms. Easter, seconded by Mr. Barzelatto
to approve the meeting minutes of October 7, 1996 as presented. By voice
vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION
1 . Scope of Board Responsibilities
Mr. Moran, Building Official presented a sample application. He explained
that he would act as the applicant. He reminded the Board that Mr. Cowell
was their professional technical advisor. He strongly suggested that the
members ask questions and listen to Mr. Cowell's advise.
Community Appearance Board
Meeting Minutes
October 21 , 1996
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City Attorney Gargenese reminded the members that the Community
Appearance Board was a Quasi-Judicial Board and they could only base their
decisions on competent substantial evidence presented to them at the
meeting. He cautioned the Board members not to be persuaded by personal
opinions. Mr. Moran added that all technical code requirements would be
met prior to the application being placed on an agenda. Mr. Cowell and Mr.
Moran reminded the Board members that they should only consider
architectural design, style, color(s), compatibility with surrounding areas and
appearance of a proposed project. Mr. Cowell cautioned the Board not to
rush judgment and explained that it was not their job to create the style or
design for the applicant.
The Board members discussed creating generalization guidelines. City
Attorney Gargenese advised that if guidelines were created, they would need
to be approved and adopted by the City Council. Further discussion would
be held at the next workshop meeting.
Mr. Moran played the roll as an applicant submitting a sample request for a
new restaurant, Phase II of an existing project. The Board members
reviewed the submitted architectural drawing provided by Mr. Moran. The
Board members asked various questions and made several suggestions to the
applicant to modify the submitted plan. Mr. Moran asked for a continuance
in order to report back to his firm regarding the Board's suggestions. The
Board granted Mr. Moran's request. An ensuing discussion followed
regarding the types of questions and suggestions made by the Board
members. Further discussion was held regarding the scope of the Board's
responsibilities.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
Approved on this 4th day of November , 1996.
Karen Hayes
Karen A. Hayes, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary