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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-06-1997CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1997 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on October 6, 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 Dolores Stribling 1st Alternate MEMBERS ABSENT Jovan Barzelatto Vice Chairperson Richard Treverton OTHERS PRESENT John Porter Mayor G.J. Whitey Moran Building Official Anthony Garganese City Attorney Beatrice McNeely Planning& Zoning Board Chairperson Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms .Easler and seconded by Ms Stribling to approve the meeting minutes of the September 15, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Hayes announced that Jovan Barzelatto wished to resign from the Board due to an increased volume of business. Ms. Hayes encouraged Mr. Barzelatto to reconsider his resignation and asked if the Board could work with Mr. Barzelatto's schedule . Mr. Moran said that retaining Mr. Barzelatto was solely at the discretion of City Council. Attorney Garganese explained, with reference to the Board's ordinance, that three consecutive missed meetings or five absences per year would make Mr. Barzelatto's seat vacant. Ms. Hayes then cancelled her request. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No 97-15 - (2) Ground Signs at 7099 N. Atlantic Avenue; Paul Acson, Applicant. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Acson of 110 Polk Avenue, Suite 1, Cape Canaveral. Ms. Easler questioned the sign #1's height and asked if it were taller than any other sign in the City. Mr. Moran explained that 30 feet is the sign height limit. In response to Ms. Easler's question regarding the sign to the north of the proposed sign, Mr. Moran referenced his staff report. Mr. Moran noted that the sign located on the lot adjacent and to the north of the requested sign would need to be removed since it advertises off-site businesses. Mr. Moran recommended that this item be added as a stipulation. In reply to Ms. Easler query on size limitations because the signs are 144 square feet, Mr. Moran responded that the signs meet the ordinance of 150 square feet. Ms. Hayes questioned the term double-faced lighting. Mr. Acson answered that the lighting would be plexiglass. Ms. Easler clarified that the larger sign would be located near the center of the property with a 20-foot setback from the road. Mr. Acson affirmed stating that this is the requirement. In reply to Ms. Easler's question on removing landscaping, Mr. Acson answered that existing landscaping would remain. Ms. Hayes questioned the building's current utilization. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Jim Morris, General Manager of Cape Canaveral Cruise Lines, 7099 N. Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Morris stated that the Cruise Line business uses the entire building frontage where the sign would be located. He said that the building is 70 percent utilized at this time. Ms. Hayes addressed Mr. Moran's concern with the existing sign. Mr. Moran explained that the existing sign advertises for the parcel not individual businesses only. At this time, individual signs are being requested which would make the existing sign illegal since off-site businesses are advertised on it. In response to Ms. Hayes's query on lighting in compliance with city regulations, Mr. Moran stated that lighting would comply with all adopted codes. Ms. Easler questioned any code restrictions for lighting. Mr. Moran explained that exterior lighting is a ground lighting that shines on the face of the sign and interior lighting is a simple construction that does not affect traffic. Ms. Hayes asked the color of the posts. Mr. Acson stated the posts would be black. Ms. Hayes clarified that all off-site advertisements would removed from the existing signs. Mr. Moran expressed agreement and further clarified that the advertisements would be removed from the existing sign located to the north of the proposed sign. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Ms. Stribling to approve Request No. 97-15 with the stipulations that the off-site advertisements will be removed from the existing sign located to the north of the proposed sign and that any lighting of the sign comply with city regulations. Motion approved unanimously. Mayor John Porter addressed the Board with concerns on the trees in front of the Race Track service station. Mayor Porter stated that the concrete area extends to the street and only a light treatment of landscaping was applied. Mayor Porter expressed concern with Race Track's aesthetic appeal and said that this is adverse to the City's regreening effort. Ms. Hayes asked if crepe myrtle trees were planted. Mr. Moran stated that Race Track is in compliance and the crepe myrtle trees are one inch in perimeter according to the approved plan. Mr. Moran expressed that an ordinance change on ground coverage may address issues such as this. He read Section 110-4, 567 which outlines how Rack Track meets City code requirements. Mr. Moran stated that he would research amendments to the ground coverage ordinance with the Planning and Zoning board. Ms. Hayes announced that the next scheduled Board would be October 20, 1997. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Karen A. Hayes, CHAIRPERSON Susan Stills Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk SECRETARY