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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-15-1997CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1997 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on December 15, 1997, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Karen Hayes Chairperson Nadena Easler Richard Treverton OTHERS PRESENT G.J. Whitey Moran Building Official Anthony Garganese City Attorney Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Ms. Easier to approve the amended meeting minutes of October 20, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Treverton noted a correction needed on the name Race Track under Discussion. 1. Request No. 97-19 - Application for Single Story Building - 8570 Commerce Street; Don Haynes, Applicant. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Haynes of 52 Country Club Road, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Mr. Haynes explained that this is the third building of a four building project located near the Post Office. Mr. Moran distributed pictures for the Board to review. Mr. Moran commented that the Staff Report states that this project is the final construction when in fact it is third in a series of four and also, a palm tree was moved within 25-feet of the corner. Ms. Hayes asked if the building had two stories. Mr. Haynes explained that the City Planning and Zoning Board approved the two-story design. However, the State requires vertical accessibility for the disabled that would require installing an elevator. Mr. Haynes explained that building the elevator was not cost effective and he decided against the two-story design. Ms. Hayes asked if he thought to change the appearance. Mr. Haynes stated that his mini warehouses were customized as much as allowable. Mr. Treverton questioned landscaping. Mr. Haynes responded that the landscaping City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes December 15, 1997 Page 2 would be the same as the first two warehouses. Ms. Hayes queried the T-shaped figure on the blueprint. Mr. Haynes said that the T-shape is the building and located units and air-conditioned storage on the blueprint. Motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Ms. Easler to approve the application for Request No. 97-19 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 97-20 - Application for Three (3) Townhomes, Ocean Court; William Bennix, Applicant. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Harold Hunter, 109 Ocean Garden Lane, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mr. Moran distributed pictures and stated that these townhomes were the final stage in a previously approved project. Mr. Moran distributed a linen-colored marblecrete sample to the Board. Ms. Hayes questioned the design on the front elevation. Mr. Hunter explained that the design is an embellishment to make the front appearance more attractive. The Board reviewed with Mr. Hunter where landscaping would be planted. Mr. Treverton questioned if there were any deed restriction that would preclude widening the driveway at a later date. Mr. Moran stated that he could not issue a permit to widen the driveway unless the developer went through a drainage calculation on the entire site. Mr. Treverton's concern was that the landscaping installed for aesthetics would be removed later to provide parking. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve the application for Request No. 97-20 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Ms. Hayes called for election of Board officers and she asked Attorney Garganese if that were allowable although it was not on the agenda. Mr. Garganese stated that the Board was due to elect officers. Ms. Easler motioned to nominate Richard Treverton as Board Chairperson. Mr. Treverton motioned to re-nominate Ms. Hayes for a second term. Ms. Hayes asked Mr. Treverton if he wanted to gain experience leading the Board. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Ms. Hayes to appoint Mr. Treverton as Board Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Treverton to appoint Ms. Easler as Vice Chairperson. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Hayes passed the gavel to Mr. Treverton for the duration of the meeting. Mr. Treverton opened discussion with Ms.Stribling's resignation letter and the Board's overall plan. Ms. Hayes commented that the Board had not accepted an overall concept since Cape Canaveral is an existing community. Ms. Easler stated that the Board's goals need to be City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes December 15, 1997 Page 3 discussed to reach some consensus. Mr. Treverton noted that Mr. Barzelatto had suggested several themes for the city. Ms. Hayes asked Mr. Treverton what he envisioned for Cape Canaveral. Mr. Treverton addressed the Board and based his reference of appearance between the color differences in the McDonald's restaurants in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. He queried how the Board members would have voted having to choose between the two of them. Mr. Moran stated that completing the Board surveys would help provide feedback on the Board's concerns. The next scheduled Board meeting is January 5, 1998. Ms. Beatrice McNeely, former Vice Chairperson on the Community Appearance Board Ad Hoc Committee, expressed that the Board's authority lay in the how the ordinance is written. She commented that the Board is young and the ordinance was not thoroughly exercised. Mr. Treverton stated that the Board applies the similar and dissimilar requirement on applications. Mr. Moran emphasized, however, that similarity and dissimilarity might only be applied from project to project when addressing townhomes. Mr. Treverton asked the Building Official if he could approve subsequent applications on deed restricted subdivisions after the first application is approved. Mr. Moran suggested that he submit that request in writing. Ms. Hayes commented that she did not wish to relinquish the Board's review process. Ms. Easler expressed that the Board's presence prompts developers to be more aesthetically aware with construction plans. There being no further business Mr. Treverton adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. Richard Treverton Richard Treverton, CHAIRPERSON Susan Stills Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk BOARD SECRETARY