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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-07-1997CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING APRIL 7, 1997 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held April 7, 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 Jovan Barzelatto Vice Chairperson Nadena Easler Richard Treverton MEMBERS ABSENT Vickilyn Shea OTHERS PRESENT Roy Cowell City Engineer Kohn Bennett 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 Mr. Treverton, seconded by Ms. Easler to approve the meeting minutes of January 20, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Treverton, seconded by Mr. Barzelatto to approve the meeting minutes of March 17, 1997. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 97-02—Name of Project, Holman Road—(So. 100 ft. Government Lot 1); Applicant, William Young. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 7, 1997 Page 2 Ms. Hayes stated that if any board member had difficulty reading the blue prints from a project, that Mr. Cowell was available for assistance. Ms. Hayes also questioned if staff had had any results in providing the board more visual materials for review. Mr. Cowell stated that he had a letter for City Manager Boucher regarding amendments to the board's requirements. Mr. Cowell also stated that a pre-application meeting with the contractor would allow staff the opportunity to recommend what materials would be appropriate for the board' s review. Ms. Hayes formally opened the meeting at this time. For the purpose of giving testimony, Attorney Bennett gave oath to William Young, Applicant and Roy Cowell, City Engineer. Ms. Hayes questioned if the board needed to review surrounding property within 500 feet. Mr. Bennett stated that the requirements were to review property within the site and setting. Mr. Treverton stated that an overlay of the property on the tree survey would provide a better visual. Mr. Young explained that the legend on the tree survey provided corresponding numbers for the trees' located on the property. Mr. Young provided information on the construction. The property will be made with charcoal colored, three-dimensional fiberglass shingles. He stated that the garage door will be metal insulated and flower boxes will be placed under each window. The windows will be Colonial style and code approved at 110 M.P.H. Mr. Barzelatto questioned the porch materials. Mr. Young stated that the porch will be wood with pressure treated railings. Ms. Easler noted the circular driveway. Mr. Young explained that this would accommodate Emergency Medical Service. Mr. Young stated that the property was located on a tree abundant lot. He said that his intent is to transplant any removed trees. Motion by Mr. Treverton and seconded by Mr. Barzelatto to approve Request No. 97-02, Holman Road. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 97-03—623 Manatee Bay Drive; Applicant, William Young. Mr. Young explained that this property is a custom built home and the owner chose a southwestern style to the residence. He described the future property to have imported mahogany entry doors, 14-foot high ceilings, Mexican tile floors, and stucco on dry wall in the interior. Mr. Young passed out pictures to provide an idea of color and style for the board members. Mr. Treverton stated that the area could use more vegetation. Mr. Young answered that $4,000 in landscaping is required for lots in the area. He stated that Queen Palms and Indian Hawthorne would be used to provide some aesthetics. Mr. Young noted that the house would be submitted to the Parade of Homes in the fall. Mr. Treverton queried the recession in the garage door. Mr. Young stated the garage door will have an 8-inch recession. Mr. Treverton questioned the board if a floor plan would aid in visual review. Attorney Bennett stated that the board would need to change the ordinance to accommodate changes in the application requirements. Ms. Hayes emphasized that in a pre-application meeting staff could recommend visuals to the contractor. Motion by Ms. Easler, seconded by Mr. Treverton to approve Request No. 97-03, 623 Manatee Bay Drive. Motion carried unanimously. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 7, 1997 Page 3 Mr. Mark Julian, a resident in the Holman Road area, queried the property's required setback. Mr. Young stated that the City code required 10 feet, but the property will set back to 20 feet. Mr. Cowell said that he would meet with staff on the issue of providing the board more materials for review. Mr. Nicholas stated that the ordinance outlined the minimal requirement and more materials would be beneficial to help the board make a determination. Mr. Bennett stated that in the requirements "such other" is inclusive of what the builder can provide. He said that the ordinance provided mechanisms to facilitate the board's needs in the review process. Mr. Bennett also said that feedback from the board to staff will help provide materials for review. Mr. Barzelatto questioned if the board would develop guidelines for style. Attorney Bennett stated that City Council had discussed at length a general theme for the city. Ms. Hayes noted that increased landscaping is a point of consideration. Mr. Treverton commented that State Road A1A set the city's tone and he queried the City Attorney if the board could hold commercial property to a different standard from residential property. Attorney Bennett affirmed that commercial property could have a different standard. Mr. Cowell commented that Port Orange, Florida, coordinated the city's colors and materials, and the construction details created the continuity. Ms. Hayes directed Mr. Barzelatto to create an outline regarding guidelines on how to approach the theme. Ms. Hayes announced that the next board meeting would be held on April 21st at 7:30 P.M. There being no further comment the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ( Signature ) Karen Hayes, Chairperson 4/21/97 (Printed) ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk