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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-19-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on October 19, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Nadena Easler Chairperson Walter Bowman Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Alice Nielsen OTHERS PRESENT Bennett Boucher City Manager Kohn Bennett City Attorney Steven Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Susan Chapman Secretary Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Nielsen and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the meeting minutes of October 5, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Hayes arrived at this time. (7:05 P.M.) Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. 1. Request No. 98-26, Flores Ocean Suites, Johnson Street (South Side on Ocean, Applicant's name: Larcon Corporation. Mr. Rick Biery, of the Larcon Corporation, gave an overview of the project. Ms. Easler queried about the colors. Mr. Biery responded that the colored rendition is comparative to the actual building. Ms. Hayes asked if air-conditioning or ventilation units would be visible on the roof. Mr. Biery said that the units would be installed but screened from view. Ms.Nielsen queried about the railings around the balconies. Mr. Biery stated that the railings would be finished in an antique look. Mr. Bowman noted that the railings were green with an antique patina. Ms. Hayes asked about the pool area. Mr. Biery responded that the pool would be located on the southwest corner of the building. Ms. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board October 19, 1998 Page 2 Easler queried about the landscaping and noted that Florida species are being used. Mr. Bowman asked about the number of units. Mr. Biery said sixteen and stated that there are four units on each of the four floors with over 2,000 square feet. Attorney Bennett asked about the acreage of the site. Mr. Biery stated 2.43 acres. Ms. Hayes asked what material would be used on the contrast in the facing of the building. Mr. Biery responded a different texture of stucco. Ms. Nielsen queried about the roof tile color. Mr. Biery answered that a multi- colored tile would be used. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded Ms. Hayes to approve the application for Request No. 26-98 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Bennett left the meeting at this time. DISCUSSION: Ms. Easler stated that the Board members received the Collier County ordinance. Mr. Bowman explained that he did not find reference to aesthetics in his research. He said that he would research further. Ms. Hayes asked for clarification on City Council's objection to the terms in that the terms need to be defensible. Mr. Bowman stated that he could not be modify the term "attractive" to any further definition and he minimally changed the term "appropriate". The Board continued discussion on how the ordinance would define the subjective nature of some needed definitions. Mr. Bapp stated that the Collier County ordinance concretely defined what is permitted and denied. He noted that the guide quantifiably discusses technical terms. Ms. Hayes asked if the guide give designers leeway in construction. Mr. Bapp responded that architectural design is well stated in the guide. Mr. Bowman stated that interest wanes when one design is used too frequently and that contrast adds an element of excitement to the design. He explained further the background of design elements in architecture. Mr. Bowman stated that architecture teaches how to make a project interesting, attractive, cohesive and appropriate. Ms. Hayes asked if the Board would review the new addition to the Villages of Seaport. Mr. Bapp responded no in that the project is a phased in construction. Mr. Boucher explained that the Villages of Seaport had approval before the Board was initiated. Ms. Hayes asked if there are other areas with similar permits. Ms. McNeely stated that such permits require activity during the existence of the permit and that there is a limitation on the how long a developer can defer construction. Mr. Bowman stated that the Board might want specific definitions but allow for conditional use. Ms. Hayes responded that allowing for conditional uses might make the ordinance less defensible. Discussion followed on previous applications. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board October 19, 1998 Page 3 Ms. Hayes queried about the size of the sign for the Doug Wilson application. Ms. Easler explained that the Board had no jurisdiction over the size of the sign. Ms. Hayes stated that the size does not appear in harmony with the building. Mr. Boucher noted the Board could only recommend a different size. Ms. Hayes also noted that some applicants install their signs among of trees. Ms. Easler stated that Canaveral Cruise Lines removed a tree to install a sign. Ms. Nielsen inquired if Canaveral Cruise Lines needed permission to remove the tree. Mr. Boucher responded that it was allowable as long as they planted another tree to replace it. There being no further business a motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Chapman, SECRETARY