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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-20-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING APRIL 20, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on April 20, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Nadena Easler Vice Chairperson Walter Bowman Karen Hayes MEMBERS ABSENT Richard Treverton Chairperson Cynthia Griffin OTHERS PRESENT Steven Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Kohn Bennett City Attorney Susan Stills Secretary Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson Alice Nielsen Prospective Board Member For the record, Attorney Bennett explained to the applicants that they had the right to decline review before an assembly of three members and that they could reschedule and wait for a full board review. The applicants declined to reschedule. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Bowman requested that the verbiage stating renderings be changed to cross-sections in all places in the minutes of April 6th. Motion by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the amended meeting minutes of April 6, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Bennett swore in all parties giving testimony. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 20, 1998 Page 2 1. Request No. 98-06 - 620 Madison Avenue;Roberto Traversa, Applicant. Mr. Traversa explained that one structure on the lot would be demolished to accommodate a single-family house. Ms. Easler questioned about the color scheme. Mr. Traversa stated that the color would be Bermuda Pink with white trim. Ms. Easier questioned the roof material. Mr. Traversa stated that the roof would be shingles in Birchwood Gray. Ms. Easier questioned the applicant regarding the door and railing colors. Mr. Traversa stated white for both. Ms. Hayes questioned if the house was in a single-family location and if the residence were being built for his family. Mr. Traversa stated that the residence would accommodate his extended family. Ms. Easler asked if the pool would remain. Mr. Traversa affirmed. Ms. Easler queried about the landscaping. Mr. Bapp stated that there is ample landscaping on the property. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 98-06 with the colors Bermuda Pink with Snowstone trim. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 98-07 - 7100 North Atlantic Avenue;Richard B Allan, Applicant. Mr. Kevin Trussel, with LaSalle Partners representing Wachovia Bank, and Mr. Richard Allan, with Florida Development, representing Wachovia Bank introduced themselves to the Board. Mr. Allen explained the project is an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) installation at the existing First United Bank at 7100 N. Atlantic Avenue. Ms. Easier questioned the color and lighting. A color picture was distributed for Board review. Mr. Trussel stated that down lighting would be used on the kiosk. Mr. Bowman questioned if the sign would be backlit. Mr. Trussel stated that the wall signs would be backlit. Ms. Hayes queried why First United Bank chose a different color from their logo. Mr. Trussel explained that Wachovia Bank acquired First United in a merger. Discussion followed on what signs Wachovia planned to use. Ms. Easler questioned why the ATM needed four signs. Mr. Trussel explained that this aided visibility from different angles. Ms. Easler asked Mr. Bapp what was the maximum allowable signage in the City's code. Mr. Bapp stated that the code currently allows a maximum of 150 square feet. Discussion followed on maximum allowable signage. Attorney Bennett stated that this Board has no power to lessen the sign ordinance. Ms. Hayes asked Mr. Bapp if the applicant changes the color of the building would the Board review it. Mr. Bapp stated that the Board does not address repainting a structure. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 98-07 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Request No. 98-08 - 610 Manatee Bay Drive; William M. Young, Applicant. Because Mr. Young arrived at a later time, Attorney Bennett explained to Mr. Young that he had the right to decline review before an assembly of three members and that he could reschedule and wait for a full board review. Mr. Young declined to reschedule. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes April 20, 1998 Page 3 Mr. Young explained that this house would be built on Lot 7 of Discovery Bay. He stated that the design had a more country appeal with a wrap-around porch than the typical homes in Discovery Bay. Mr. Young explained that he would diverge from stucco building material and use a plank siding. He presented a piece of the material for Board review. He stated that the planks are a concrete composite and are very durable. He said that the house would be painted Alpine white. Mr. Young stated that Discovery Bay homes are deed restricted to have tile roofs. He presented a piece of the roofing material that departs from barrel-shaped tile and has a more flat appearance. Mr. Bowman queried about the dimensional characteristics of the planks. Mr. Young stated 7 1/2 inches by 12 feet. Ms. Hayes questioned the cost comparison of using the planks. Mr. Young responded that the planks are twice the cost of vinyl siding. Ms. Easier questioned the use life of the planks. Mr. Young explained that the plank is a fairly new product, however, the composition should make it durable. Ms. Easler queried about the vinyl trim. Mr. Young explained that he would use vinyl on the soffit and the fascia only. Mr. Bowman asked about the treatment of the wood surrounding the porch. Mr. Young stated that it would be pressure-treated wood. Mr. Bowman questioned the color of the mesh on the screen due to the amount of screen used on the porch. Mr. Young answered gray. Mr. Bowman asked if the metal handrail would be white. Mr. Young affirmed. Mr. Young explained that the owner desired a simplistic look that would withstand the Florida climate. Mr. Young stated that the garage door would be a typical raised-panel metal door. Mr. Bowman asked if the glass contained color. Mr. Young stated white trim framing would surround gray tinted glass. Mr. Bowman asked if the house extended to the canal. Mr. Young said no, that the house was on a dry lot that extended to an unimproved road. Motion by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the application for Request No. 98-08 with the colors Alpine white with Oyster white trim and Forest Shade Chalet [Shake] tiles. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Ms. Easler polled the Board and staff regarding changing the Board's meeting time to 7 P.M. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to change the Community Appearance Board meeting time to 7 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Since Mr. Treverton resigned as Board Chairperson, Ms. Easler instructed the Board secretary to agenda nominating a Vice-Chairperson at the next meeting. Ms. Easler announced that she would not be present at the May 18th Board meeting. There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Hayes to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, VICE CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, SECRETARY