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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-15-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING JUNE 15, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on June 15, 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 (Arrived at 7:33 p.m.) Cynthia Griffin MEMBERS ABSENT Alice Nielsen OTHERS PRESENT Steven E. Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Kohn Bennett City Attorney Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk, Secretary Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson Mark Nelson, Owner 160 Polk Avenue APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Griffin and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the meeting minutes of June 1, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. At this time Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 98-12 -Wingate Hotel Sign, 9025 Astronaut Blvd.; Arthur Berger, Applicant. Mr. Berger explained that he requested to add a reader board to a previously approved sign. Mr. Bapp submitted photos of the site for the Board's review. Mr. Bapp stated that a 90-square foot reader board would be attached to the sign on the approved site plan. Mr. Berger clarified the project for the Board's new members. He stated that the sign is part of the proposed Wingate hotel at the northern end of the City. He said that this would be an electronic reader board City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes June 15, 1998 Page 2 operated from the hotel office. Ms. Easler inquired if the reader board dimensions would be 10- feet wide by 8-feet high, a total of 80-square feet. Mr. Berger stated that the shape might change but only by a few inches. He noted that the two out-parcels that might require half of the reader board, however any significant change would require a return to the Board for review. Mr. Bowman queried what colors Mr. Berger intended to use. Mr. Berger stated a green background, with white letters and gold trim. Motion by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Griffin to approve the application for Request No. 98-12 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 98-13 - Cape Canaveral Professional Center, Sign Application- 7011 N. Atlantic Ave.;Paul Acson, Applicant. 3. Request No. 98-14 - Cape Canaveral Professional Center, Sign Application- 7001 N. Atlantic Ave.; Paul Acson, Applicant. Mr. Bapp provided background on the project. He explained that the signs are for two buildings located on two separate parcels and each sign requires a separate request. Mr. Acson stated that the signs would be approximately 50 to 60-square feet. He noted that the lettering Cape Canaveral Professional Center would be blue in color. He also stated that the panels on the sign for 7011 N. Atlantic Avenue would be narrower but taller in height. Mr. Bowman clarified that the each panel would be approximately 8-feet wide and 6 1/2-feet tall. Ms. Easler questioned if the panels would denote the building's tenant. Mr. Acson affirmed. Mr. Bowman queried why the signs were not exactly the same. Mr. Acson stated that the signs were differential in regard to the building sizes and to accommodate the tenants for that respective building. Ms. Easler asked if an address would be added. Mr. Acson said that the address would be added under the Professional Center lettering. Ms. Griffin asked if the tenants would use the same color lettering as the sign. Mr. Acson responded that the tenants would add lettering and logos to the sign at their discretion. Ms. Easler expressed concern with using a variety of lettering. Mr. Bowman queried if the signs were lit. Mr. Acson answered that there is not internal lighting on the signs and any external lighting has not been decided at this time. Ms. Easler asked about landscaping. Mr. Acson stated that the owner is providing the City an easement to the property for landscaping purposes and the signs would be located within the landscaping. Mr. Bowman asked what restrictions could the Board apply. Mr. Bennett suggested that the Board could restrict the tones or hues of the lettering. Mr. Acson reassured the Board that the owner is recruiting professional tenants. Discussion followed on a provision in the motion for compatible hues on the lettering. Ms. Griffin expressed concern with the signs due to a similar sign in another city that is not aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Bowman (Ms. Hayes arrived at this time) Mr. Bowman's questioned about a border. Mr. Acson responded that a frame would be used. Ms. Easier questioned the pole color to which Mr. Acson stated that the pole color had not yet been determined. Attorney Bennett stated that Board could not regulate the signs' content, but appearance through the colors can be regulated. Mr. Acson stated that he reviewed the signs in light of the proposed ordinance. Ms. Hayes asked for clarification on the project. Ms. Easler City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes June 15, 1998 Page 3 related how the City would provide landscaping within a provided easement. Ms. Hayes queried if the signs were too similar or dissimilar. Ms. Easler noted the slight difference in shape on the sign at 7011 N. Atlantic Avenue. A motion was made by Ms. Griffin and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve Requests Number 98- 13 and 98-14 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Bennett asked for a point clarification if the motion was in regard to both signs to which Ms. Griffin affirmed. Mr. Bapp stated that the Board might want to add verbiage to the motion regarding the pole color or framing to alleviate any concerns. A motion to amend the main motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Griffin to include that the pole color be in a coordinating color with the sign. Motion on the amendment carried unanimously. 4. Request No. 98-15 - Office Building - 160 Polk Ave.; Walter Bowman, Applicant. Attorney Bennett instructed Mr. Bowman to complete Form 8B, Conflict of Interest and to step down from the dais in order to swear in as an applicant. Attorney Bennett swore in Mr. Bowman. Mr. Bowman explained that the building would be a two-bay, commercial facility with a metal roof. Ms. Easler queried if there would be a building sign. Mr. Bowman stated that there would be an address only at this time. Mr. Bapp clarified that any future sign must come before the Board for review. Ms. Easier questioned about the roof color. Mr. Bowman described a shade of blue. Ms. Easler questioned if there would be any trim or contrasting color on the gray stucco. Mr. Bowman answered white located just below the roof. Ms. Hayes asked about the roll-up door on one of the driveways. Mr. Bowman responded that the door would be white. Ms. Easier queried about the landscaping. Mr. Bowman answered that the required number of trees would be installed. Mr. Bapp questioned if this building would abut the adjacent law center to which Mr. Bowman affirmed. Attorney Bennett noted the zero lot line. Mr. Bapp clarified that a zero lot line is permitted in a C-1 zone. Mr. Bowman then described the parking area. Mr. Bapp asked about the property to the north. Mr. Bowman responded that the property to the to the north is residential and apartment houses are located to the east. Ms. Hayes questioned if the concrete stopped at the property line on the eastside to which Mr. Bowman affirmed. Mr. Bapp stated that this was allowable in a commercial zone. Ms. Easler questioned about the roof over-hang on the front. Mr. Bowman referred to the Church Street strip center built in a similar style. Mr. Bapp questioned about the color of the front doors on the south elevation. Mr. Bowman responded white. Ms. Easler clarified that the doors were full glass panels with white trim. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Griffin to approve the application for Request No. 98-15 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes June 15, 1998 Page 4 DISCUSSION Ms. Easler asked Mr. Bowman if he were ready to present his research. Mr. Bowman answered not at this time. Ms. Easler thanked Mr. Bapp for his work on definitions for the Board. Attorney Bennett recommended that the definitions could be drafted in ordinance form. The Board agreed by majority to have the City attorney draft the definitions. Ms. Easler announced that the next scheduled Board meeting is July 6th. Ms. Easler questioned about the Board's participation in the City sponsored Wednesday-Friendsday event. Ms. McNeely suggested that the Board participate in conjunction with the Beautification Board's table. Ms. Easler asked if the City attorney could clarify the Board's ordinance for the benefit of new members. Attorney Bennett stated that the City Manager is scheduling a meeting for several Boards that would include, Rules of Procedure, Conflict of Interest and other Board related copies. Attorney Bennett recommended that all members continue to read the ordinance for familiarization with the Board's requirements. There being no further business, a motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Griffin to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Secretary FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME- FIRSI NAME—MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION.AUTHORITY.OR COMMITTEE BOWMAN, WALTER C. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON 123 SURF DRIVE WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: CITY COUNTY X-CITY COUNTY OTHER LOCAL AGENCY COCOA BEACH, FL. BREVARD NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED MY POSITION IS: 6/15/98 ELECTIVE X-APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county,city,or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he is retained); to the special private gain of a relative; or to the special private gain of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre,one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law,a"relative"includes only the officer's father,mother,son,daughter, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in- law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting;and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may participate in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WLL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. CE FORM 8B-I0-91 PAGE 1 IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency,and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I, WALTER C. BOWMAN , hereby disclose that on June 15 , 1998 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which(check one) - inured to my special private gain; - inured to the special gain of my business associate, ; - inured to the special gain of my relative, ; X- inured to the special gain of MY CLIENT , by whom I am retained; or - inured to the special gain of , which is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: A VOTE BY THE COMMUNITY APPERARANCE BOARD ON THE DESIGN & COLOR SELECTION COMPATIBILITY WITH THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL'S OBJECTIVES OF A BUILDING & SITE DESIGNED BY ME AS THE ARCHITECT & ENGINEER. THIS CONSTITUTED MY CONFLICT. (SIGNATURE) 6/15/98 Date Filed Signature NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1991), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000. CE FORM 8B-10-91 PAGE 2