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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-17-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING AUGUST 17, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on August 17, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Walter Bowman Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Alice Nielsen MEMBERS ABSENT Nadena Easler Chairperson OTHERS PRESENT Kohn Bennett City Attorney Steven E. Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Nielsen and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the meeting minutes of August 3, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. At this time Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 98-20- 316-320 Madison Ave. Townhomes; Thomas Quinn, Applicant. Mr. Quinn distributed a text version of the project colors. Ms. Hayes queried about the house to the east of the project according to the lot plan. Mr. Quinn stated that the house is a 15-year old single family residence. Mr. Bowman noted from the photos that the area does not depict a specific character. Ms. Hayes asked to see the colors for the project. Mr. Quinn pointed out the color choices. Ms. Hayes asked if the five live oaks on the landscape plan would be retained. Mr. Quinn affirmed. Ms. Nielsen queried about the underground utilities. Mr. Quinn stated that the underground utilities are required for this type of project. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes August 17, 1998 Page 2 A motion was made by Ms.Hayes and seconded by Ms Nielsen to approve the application for Request No. 98-20 as submitted.Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 98-22 -Discovery Bay - 611 Manatee Bay Drive; William Young, Applicant. Mr. Young described the project as a 4,000 square-feet residence. He stated that deed restrictions require a tile roof. The exterior would be stucco with a raised-panel, white garage door. The windows are gray tinted with white trim. The house exterior color is Alpine white with pure white trim. The front door is a 15-panel French door. He further described the rear as having a deck with a white aluminum railing. The sliding glass door and all other glass is clear. Mr. Young stated that the owner's landscaper would install 5 Queen palms, 30 Oleander trees, 30 Hibiscus and 80 Lirope. Ms. Nielsen asked for the location of the Oleanders. Mr. Young responded on the sides of the house. Mr. Bowman queried about the roof color. Mr. Young answered that the tile would be a mixture of taupe, brown and green. He noted that all palms would be planted in the front year. Mr. Young also noted that the driveway would be stud concrete and that he might use paver blocks on the edge. Ms. Hayes questioned about the right side elevation stating that there is a blank wall with no windows. Mr. Young affirmed. Attorney Bennett asked if there were deed restrictions on the landscaping. Mr. Young responded that $4,000 is the landscaping requirement which included sod. Ms. Hayes queried about another blank area on the front elevation. Mr. Young affirmed. Ms. Hayes stated that some architectural detailing would be helpful. Mr. Young said that he would mention her suggestion to the owner. Mr. Bowman asked about the orientation. Mr. Young replied north. Ms. Hayes asked if Mr. Young would need to reapply to the Board if he added a window. Mr. Bapp responded no in that an additional window would not significantly change the appearance. A motion was made by Ms.Hayes and seconded by Mr.Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 98-22 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bowman asked Attorney Bennett if three members constitute a majority when there are only four members on the Board. Attorney Bennett explained that the quorum is three members out of five however no action can be approved without three affirmative votes. He stated that the minutes could be approved with two out of three votes but not applications. Attorney Bennett stated that he offers the applicant the opportunity to postpone review until more than three Board members are present. 3. Draft Ordinance Re: Amendments to Ordinance No. 16-95. Ms. Hayes questioned about Section 22-44, on page 3 of the ordinance. She read, "that a minimum of four, color photographs of the site and setting including the subject matter site of the application and the surrounding area". Attorney Bennett responded that Mr. Bapp submitted additional verbiage for that section. He read, "a minimum of four, color photographs of the site and setting. At least one photograph shall be of the site. The setting photograph shall best represent the architecture of neighboring structures." Mr. Bowman stated that he uses the phrase City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes August 17, 1998 Page 3 context in that the Board discusses the context of the landscaping, the architecture,the street and the surrounding area. Attorney Bennett stated that he could include both versions in the ordinance inserting architecture (context) of neighboring structures. He then reread the verbiage, "the setting photographs shall best represent the architecture (context) of the neighboring structures." Attorney Bennett asked if the Board was prepared to forward the ordinance to Council. A motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to recommend to City Council changes to Ordinance No. 16-95 with the addition of the photographs and definitions.Motion carried unanimously. The Board secretary announced that the next scheduled meeting is on an observed holiday. The following scheduled meeting is September 21st. Mr. Bowman noted that this is a significant break between meetings. Ms. Hayes queried the procedure if a meeting were necessary. Attorney Bennett explained that a meeting would be called at the discretion of the Building Official. There being no further discussion a motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. ( Signature ) Walter Bowman, VICE CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, SECRETARY