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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-21-1997CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING APRIL 21, 1997 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on April 21, 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 (Arrived at 7:40 P.M.) Nadena Easler Vickilyn Shea Richard Treverton MEMBERS ABSENT Jovan Barzelatto Vice Chairperson OTHERS PRESENT Roy Cowell City Engineer Anthony Garganese City Attorney Beatrice McNeely Planning&Zoning Board Chairperson Leo Nicholas Planning &Zoning Board Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk, Secretary ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve the meeting minutes April 7, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 97-04,Project Name—Adams Townhomes, N.W. Corner of Adams Ave. and Magnolia Ave.; Thomas Quinn, Applicant. For the purpose of giving testimony, Attorney Garganese gave oath to Mr. Thomas Quinn. The Board proceeded to question Mr. Quinn on the project. Ms. Hayes stated that she visited Mr. Quinn's other buildings in the area. Mr. Quinn distributed a color sample chart and he stated that City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 21, 1997 Page 2 Indian Sand Light would be the color of choice. He also exhibited a shingle sample case for the board's review. Mr. Quinn stated that he would use a multi-colored shingle. Mr. Treverton questioned the lot size. Mr. Quinn stated that the west lot is 33-feet, the center lot is 21-feet and the east lot is approximately 48-feet. Mr. Treverton noted that Mr. Quinn was building fewer units for the zoning requirements. Mr. Treverton queried the fence location. Mr. Quinn stated that the fence on the two west units would be built on the property line. Mr. Treverton noted that some buildings have an alleyway behind the units. Mr. Quinn said that the east unit would have a 5-foot access for the center unit and he noted that the landscape plan showed the proposed fence. Ms. Hayes asked the meaning of a shadow box fence. Mr. Quinn explained that there is a fence board on each side. Ms. Easler questioned if Mr. Quinn would relocate the cedars on the front of the property. Mr. Quinn said that one cedar must be relocated. He noted the two existing cedars on the eastern side of the property and he stated that since one expired he would transplant the front cedar into that location. Ms. Hayes questioned the two chimneys shown the elevation plan. Mr. Quinn stated that the end units have an optional fireplace. Ms. Hayes asked about the chimney color. Mrs. *** Quinn stated that, if installed, the chimneys would be the same color as the soffit which are white. Ms. Hayes queried if the garage doors will have any architectural detail. Mr. Quinn stated that he would install raised-steel panel garage doors. Mr. Treverton questioned the planting areas between the garages. Mr. Quinn stated that the property would have 16-feet wide driveways. Mr. Quinn also stated that a sidewalk will be installed on the east lot and connected to the existing sidewalk on Washington and Magnolia Avenues. Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve Request No. 97-04, Adams Townhomes, N.W. Corner of Adams Ave. and Magnolia Ave. as shown on the plans with the addition of the raised-steel panel garage doors, the color of the units to be Indian Sand Light and the chimneys, if installed, to be painted to match the soffits. Motion carried unanimously. The Board recessed for several minutes before reviewing the next item. 2. Request No. 97-05, Project Name—Jungle Village Batting Cages, 8801 Astronaut Blvd.: Gary Smith, Applicant. For the purpose of giving testimony, Attorney Garganese gave an oath to Mr. Donald Haynes, 52 Country Club Road, Cocoa Beach, Florida and Mr. Gary Smith, 931 Bali Road, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Ms. Hayes opened questions with the purposed location of the batting cages. Mr. Smith stated that the present maze would be removed and he will install the batting cages in this location in the middle of the Jungle Village property. Mr. Treverton questioned the batting cage's height at the highest point. Mr. Haynes stated that the center pole is 45-feet tall. Mr. Treverton noted that the batting cages would be the tallest structure on the property. Mr. Haynes stated that the waterfall is approximately 25-feet and an additional 20-feet for the light pole above the waterfall. Ms. Hayes questioned if Mr. Smith planned to add any landscaping. Mr. Smith stated that most landscaping is existing, however there is a row of hedging that City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 21, 1997 Page 3 encompasses the current maze. Ms. Easler questioned if the batting cages were visible from State Road A1A. Mr. Haynes stated that only the netting would be visible. Ms. Easler asked the color of the center pole. Mr. Haynes said the pole would be a silver galvanized metal pole. Ms. Easier also queried the lighting for the cages. Mr. Smith stated that seven light poles will be installed, one for each cage. Mr. Smith also stated that there would not be a light fixture on the center pole. Ms. Hayes asked Roy Cowell, City Engineer, if there were any engineering requirements on the City's part. Mr. Cowell stated that in light of the ordinance the project could have been approved without the board's review. Ms. Easler questioned the life expectancy of the net for the batting cages. Mr. Smith stated that this information was unknown to him, however, the manufacturer was in business for 30 years. He stated that salt air would be an affecting element on the batting cage net. Mr. Smith emphasized that the facility would be beneficial to the community in light of local baseball and softball teams in the area. Mr. Treverton noted that since Mr. Smith's property is on the highly visible State Road A1A corridor, the Board would be concerned with additions to the property. Motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Ms. Easler to approve Request No. 97-05— Jungle Village Batting Cages. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed on whether the board reviews an application after the site plans are approved. Mr. Garganese said that approval is stated in the staff analysis. He also said that the Building Official has the authority to approve applications that render nominal impact on the community. Ms. Easler queried the letter written by Mr. Cowell and given to the City Manager. Mr. Cowell stated that at this time he had not received a reply. Ms. Hayes asked for a copy of the letter for the Board. Mr. Treverton asked if a plan was required to show where the batting cages would be located on the Jungle Village property. Mr. Cowell said that the applicant would be required to show the location upon construction. He also said that the board needed only a conceptual plan. Ms. Shea stated that a finished or more detailed plan would assist in making a determination. Mr. Haynes queried if the board were able to view the actual site. Mr. Garganese stated that due to the quasi-judicial nature of the board, visiting the site may be prohibited. He also stated that the Board was to make determinations based on the presented evidence. Mr. Haynes stated that the Community Appearance Board review process delays construction and adds to the overall cost. Ms. Hayes recommended that the more information builder's provide the board in order to make a determination, will in effect expedite the Board's review process. Mr. Quinn questioned if the board received a copy of the checklist. Ms. Hayes said that that board received a checklist in past packets but did not on this agenda. Ms. Hayes suggested that the Board review what information is being received at the next meeting and use past packets as a measure on what the Board uses or would like to receive in order to make determinations. Mr. Treverton announced that he would not be present at the next meeting on May 5, 1997, Ms. Hayes instructed the Secretary to add Review of Building Department Submittals to the next meeting agenda. City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board Minutes April 21, 1997 Page 4 There being no further business a motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Ms. Easler was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. ( Signature ) Karen A. Hayes, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk