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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-15-1997CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on September 15, 1997, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The City Clerk called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Karen Hayes Chairperson Nadena Easler Richard Treverton MEMBERS ABSENT Jovan Barzelatto Vice Chairperson Dolores Stribling 1st Alternate OTHERS PRESENT John Porter Mayor G.J. Whitey Moran Building Official Anthony Garganese City Attorney Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson Sandra Sims City Clerk APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Ms. Easler to approve the meeting minutes of the July 21, 1997, as amended. Mr. Treverton queried Attorney Garganese if the meeting minutes could be amended to recount what is written in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution that reads, "nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law." Mr. Treverton wished to have this verbiage included in the minutes since the word property was meant to be included in his statement but was not said. Attorney Garganese responded that the minutes could note the inclusion for the record. Ms. Hayes expressed appreciation for Roy Cowell as advisor to the Board and sympathy to his family. Community Appearance Board Meeting September 15, 1997 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 97-14 - Single Pole Ground Sign/Mountasia Fantasy Golf/ 6355 N. Atlantic Avenue; Randall Jackson, Applicant. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Brian Young, 8401 N. Atlantic Avenue, Unit H-16, Cape Canaveral. Mr. Young is the General Manager of Mountasia. Mr. Treverton questioned how the sign would be illuminated. Mr. Young stated that there is a representative present to answer questions on the sign. Attorney Garganese swore in Mr. Dana Brian Mullin, 834 Cardinal Avenue, Rockledge. He is a licensed sign contractor for Brevard County and he has been in business for 23 years. Mr. Mullin explained that the sign would be illuminated externally by 15 millimeter UL approved neon. Mr. Treverton asked if the sign would be plastic. Mr. Mullin responded that the top of the sign is galvanized sheet metal. He said that the golf tee is three- dimensional heavy fiberglass that will support the neon components in the sign. In response to Mr. Treverton's question on location of the lights, Mr. Mullin stated that there are no ground mounted lights. Mr. Mullin also stated that the first eight feet from the ground would have lexion, unbreakable plastic covers to protect the public from the neon. Mr. Moran explained that this type of sign is commonly known as "outline lighting," and only the neon tubing is visible and anything within 8 feet from the ground requires protection. In reply to Ms. Easler's question on the sign's installation, Mr. Mullin answered that hydra cranes would be used. Mr. Moran stated that the location, the attachment, and the foundation all met City code. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve the application for Request No. 97-14 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr. Treverton opened discussion with the possibility of changing the board ordinance. He stated that his concern is with the A1A corridor not individual property owners. He asked if any other Board members were interested in drafting a document for City Council regarding this issue. Ms. Hayes suggested that Mr. Treverton act on this proposal. Mr. Treverton asked if other Board members would consider excluding residents from Board review. Mr. Moran discussed procedures to amend the board ordinance. In response to Mr. Treverton's question on excluding residents from Board Review, Ms. Hayes stated that she did not wish to diminish the Board's ability to guide the City's aesthetic quality. Ms. Easler stated that the Board needed more guidelines and she too did not wish to remove private residents from Board review. Mr. Treverton commented on the cost effectiveness of the meetings. Mayor Porter stated that efficient application review would affect the meeting length and subsequent cost. Ms. Hayes noted that proper information and sufficient data expedite the Board's meetings. Ms. Hayes recommended that Mr. Treverton compose his thoughts on addressing the A1A corridor for the Board. Ms. Hayes announced that the next scheduled Board meeting is October 6, 1997. Mr. Treverton said that he would not be present for this meeting. Ms. Hayes suggested that Mr. Treverton give Community Appearance Board Meeting September 15, 1997 Page 3 his proposal on changes to the ordinance to the Board secretary. Ms. Easier announced she would not be present for the meeting of October 20, 1997. Ms. Hayes noted to have the Board Secretary call Mr. Barzelatto due to his absence from two consecutive meetings without notice. Mr. Moran recommended that the Board members solicit new members for the Board. Mayor Porter suggested using the City Hall marquee to recruit City Board members. Motion Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Treverton to adjourn at 8:55 P.M. ( Signature ) Karen A. Hayes, CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk SECRETARY