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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-01-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING JUNE 1, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on June 1, 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 Easier Chairperson Walter Bowman Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Cynthia Griffin Alice Nielsen OTHERS PRESENT G.J. Whitey Moran Building Official Kohn Bennett City Attorney Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk, Secretary Bennett Boucher City Manager Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board, Chairperson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the meeting minutes of April 20, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. At this time Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 98-09 - 805 W Central Blvd.; Donald Haynes, Applicant. Mr. Haynes stated that the application is for a single-family, two-story home located on the west side of Central Blvd. Photos were distributed to the Board. Mr. Moran queried if this was Angel Isles, to which Mr. Haynes affirmed. Mr. Haynes stated that photos were taken at an angle to provide a broader view. Ms. Easler questioned about the color scheme. Mr. Haynes stated that the building would be white tone stucco with keystone, a cut coral, around the garage door. The roof would be a dimensional gray shingle. Mr. Bowman queried if the keystone would be on the face of the garage only. Mr. Haynes showed the Board a sketch of the building that included the keystone surrounding the garage door. Ms. Hayes asked if the Board had a side elevation. Mr. Moran stated that the ordinance requires viewing from the front. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes June 1, 1998 Page 2 Ms. Easler questioned the applicant about the garage door. Mr. Haynes stated that he would use a galvanized raised-steel panel garage door. Ms. Nielsen questioned if he planned to use any outside lighting. Mr. Haynes answered perhaps a coach light. Ms. Easler queried about a depiction on the elevation. Mr. Haynes explained that it is a small deck. Ms. Easler asked if the deck would include a railing. Mr. Haynes answered that it would be a white aluminum railing. Ms. Hayes asked if the house was being built in a development or on a lot, and if there were any restrictions. Mr. Haynes stated that the deed restrictions were regarding the building's size. Ms. Easler asked which lots are developed. Mr. Haynes answered the south side. Mr. Moran stated that the Board did not receive a landscaping plan. Mr. Haynes explained that he would sod the lawn and plant at least three Queen palms. Mr. Moran noted that some lots have swales. Mr. Haynes responded that he developed the house farther to rear in light of the swale area. Motion by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Griffin to approve the application for Request No. 98-09, as submitted.Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 98-10 -Fairvilla Megastore; Ken Luzzader, Applicant. Mr. Ken Luzzader of Outdoor Images of Orlando introduced himself to the Board. Mr. Luzzader explained that his purpose was to remove the existing sign and to install a new sign. Ms. Easler asked about the color of the sign. Mr. Luzzader distributed a color rendition. Mr. Bowman asked if the 12-foot setback were appropriate. Mr. Moran affirmed and responded that the measurement was to the leading edge of the sign because it is a pole sign. Mr. Moran stated that the sign has a two-foot, six-inch setback on one side and a twelve-foot setback on the adjacent side. He noted that the 30-foot height of the sign is measured from the edge of the pavement adjacent, not from where the sign is located. Ms. Hayes queried if the lighting would be on the sign's interior, and how would the text be lit. Mr. Luzzader explained that first he would build a cabinet to which he would attach a neon channel. He then explained that the text would also have a neon channel with a red-plex face. Mr. Luzzader stated that all illumination is interior on the channels and the letters. Mr. Bowman queried about the lower portion of the sign. Mr. Luzzader explained that it is a fluorescent-lit reader board with changeable letters. Ms. Nielsen asked how many colors would be done in neon and if the neon would flash. Mr. Luzzader answered red and green and that the lighting would be steady. Mr. Moran queried if the sign would have any exposed neon tubing. Mr. Luzzader explained that the black smoke plex would cover the neon tubing. Ms. Nielsen asked Mr. Luzzader if he would consider reviewing the City's proposed ordinance on signage in the essence of community spirit. Mr. Luzzader said that he was only a representative for his client's request. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Griffin to approve the application for Request No. 98-10, as submitted. Voting on the motion proceeded as follows: Mr. Bowman, For; Ms. Easler, Against; Ms. Griffin, For; Ms. Hayes, For; Ms. Nielsen, For. Motion carried. City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes June 1, 1998 Page 3 3. Request No. 98-11- 8910 Astronaut Blvd.; Richard E. Wood, Applicant. Mr. Moran explained that the building was originally approved with a green marble facade, however, due to cost this design would not be used. A man-made marble was also suggested however it too would not be used. Ms. Hayes asked for the facade location. Mr. Moran answered that the facade was for the building's entrance. Mr. Teran presented materials for the Board's review and said that a natural stone would be used in place of the green marble. Mr. Moran stated that since the green marble was a stipulation in the originally approved application, the Board had the duty to approve the new material. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 98-11, as submitted.Motion carried unanimously. 4. Motion to appoint a new Vice Chairperson. Motion by Easler and seconded by Ms. Hayes to nominate Mr. Walter Bowman as the Community Appearance Board Vice-Chairperson. Motion carried. Mr. Bowman abstained from voting. DISCUSSION Ms. Easler asked Mr. Bowman if he were prepared to submit any changes for the Board's procedures. Mr. Moran recommended that the Board members submit their changes individually, and then as a Board for Council's review. Mr. Bowman explained that the Board needs something to convey the third dimension. Ms. Hayes questioned for clarification the Board's quasi-judicial status and the fact that the Board could only render decisions based on the materials submitted. Attorney Bennett explained that City Council chose to allow the quasi-judicial Board's to function under the rules for ex- parte communication. He recommended that the Board members disclose any time they have viewed a site within the time of reviewing an application for it. Attorney Bennett stated that in doing so this allows the applicant an opportunity for rebuttal. Mr. Thomas Quinn, contractor, stated that he would prefer to have the Board member visit a site. Ms. McNeely said that Cape Canaveral is a small community and most residents are likely to drive by a site at some time, however, the Board members have the Building Department as a resource for development information. Ms. Hayes commended Mayor Randels on impeding the Port Canaveral signs from placement within city limits. Mr. Moran also thanked Mr. Boucher for his part prohibiting the signs. Mr. Boucher stated that the only sign within city limits would be a 50-square foot sign south of the canal located behind a guardrail. Mr. Boucher said that Mr. Bapp had worked on definitions to help make clarifications for Appearance Board applicants. He noted how the newly installed technology, such as the Geographic Information Service, in the Building Department would help to facilitate work for Code Enforcement and the Planning and Zoning Board. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes June 1, 1998 Page 4 Ms. Easler asked for a time frame regarding the sign ordinance. Attorney Bennett answered six months and said that signs would meet requirements before they reach the Board. Mr. Bowman asked if the Board could hold workshops for discussion items. Attorney Bennett suggested that the Board schedule discussion items for times when the agenda has few applications. Ms. Nielsen announced that she would be away on the weekend of the 14th, prior to the next scheduled meeting on June 15th. Mr. Moran emphasized the importance of contacting staff when any member could not attend a meeting. Ms. Hayes questioned how a member could contact staff between the hours of 5 and 7 P.M. Mr. Moran said that he would supply the Board with contact numbers. There being no further business, motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Secretary