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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-02-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MARCH 2, 1998 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on March 2, 1998, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Richard Treverton Chairperson Nadena Easler Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes OTHERS PRESENT Tony Hernandez City Council Member Steven Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Kohn Bennett City Attorney Susan Stills Deputy City Clerk Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson Leo Nicholas Planning & Zoning Board Member APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the meeting minutes of January 19, 1998. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request No. 98-02 - Wingate Hotel, Parcel 252, Section 15, Range 37S: Arthur Berger, Vice President, Aedile Contractors, Inc.: Applicant. Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony: Arthur Berger, Constantino Ablanedo and Steven Bapp. Ms. Hayes initiated questions on the color choice. Mr. Berger answered that the color in the darker shaded photo would be used. Ms. Easler asked if a sidewalk would be installed. Mr. Berger said yes, across the north side of the building. Mr. Treverton asked if there were a photo of the building sign. The secretary distributed the photos submitted with the packet. Mr. Berger said that the sign would be placed on the building's wall. Ms. Hayes asked how the two lots on the front parcel would be landscaped. Mr. Berger explained that the two out parcels were for future development. Ms. Hayes asked for a definition of an"out parcel." Attorney Bennett explained that the lots could be sold or City of Cape Canaveral, .orida Community Appearance Board Minutes March 2, 1998 Page 2 leased out for other commercial purposes. Mr. Treverton asked if sod would be added to these parcels. Mr. Berger answered that the areas would be graded and maintained. Ms. Easler queried the enclosure for the pool. Mr. Berger responded that the pool would have a block fence the same color as the building exterior and that it would be decorative, but private. Ms. Hayes asked how many rooms. Mr. Berger answered one hundred-fifty. Mr. Treverton commented on the number of trees and asked if there were a requirement to plant vegetation. Attorney Bennett explained that this Board addresses vegetation that is harmonious and that vegetation codes are not addressed. Ms. Easier asked if there were a length of time for vegetation to meet height requirements. Mr. Bapp stated that if vegetation expires subsequent to planting, the owner must replace it. He also stated that there are height, breadth and irrigation requirements when planting vegetation. Ms. Hayes asked Mr. Berger if this parcel was the northern most parcel in the city. Mr. Berger answered that it was the farthest privately owned parcel. Discussion followed on development in the Port area and how it might affect this construction. Ms. Hayes commented that there is no center turn lane on A1A adjacent to the hotel. Mr. Berger responded that a center turn lane would be installed extending south to Purcell's Carpets. Mr. Treverton asked if there were any other comments on appearance. Mr. Bapp questioned accent lighting. Mr. Berger said that the franchise owner did not allow such lighting. Mr. Bapp queried out parcel development. Mr. Berger stated that the out parcels were in negotiations. Mr. Bapp stated that the signs would be deemed off-premise if the out parcels were deeded to another owner. Mr. Treverton questioned lighting in the parking area. Mr. Berger answered that direct lighting would be used. Ms. Hayes asked if in fact the darker rendition from the photos were the color of choice. Mr. Berger answered yes. Motion by Ms. Hayes and seconded Ms. Easler to approve the application for Request No. 98-02 with the stipulation of using the darker color choice as shown in the photos. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 98-03, 316 Surf Drive, Ablanedo Residence:Michel Achkar, Applicant. Mr. Treverton opened discussion to the Board. Ms. Easler queried the property's size. Mr. Ablanedo answered 75 and 1/10th acres. Ms. Easler also questioned the exterior color. Mr. Ablanedo answered Light Peach. Mr. Ablanedo said that the bands around the home would be green and located the bands on the plans. Ms. Hayes noted that the adjacent homes did not have columns in the entrance. Ms. Easler asked the columns' dimensions. Mr. Ablanedo answered nine-feet high. Ms. Hayes commented that the columns appeared imposing to the neighboring homes. Mr. Treverton responded that the Ablanedo residence would be a 1990's construction in an existing 1970's neighborhood. Attorney Bennett asked Ms. Hayes what was considered excessively dissimilar and noted that the banding on the Ablanedo residence had a Palm Beach style. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes March 2, 1998 Page 3 Motion by Ms. Easler and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the application for Request No. 98-03 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Ms. Hayes asked about the minutes of the City Council Workshop on January 27th. Ms. Stills said that the City Clerk transcribed the formal meeting minutes. Mr. Treverton stated that the Board ordinance was amended to allow to one member living outside of the City. Mr. Treverton also noted a letter from Board of Adjustment member, Paula Collins. Ms. Collins stated that the Community Appearance Board did not do well on its review of the Race Track service station. Mr. Nicholas responded that Rack Track requested less vegetation for visibility sake. Ms. Easler commented that the Board desired more greenery and less concrete. Attorney Bennett noted that two ordinances resulted from the Race Track review, 1)the depth breast height for trees, and 2) signs for gas stations. Council Member Hernandez reported that the Sign ordinance would be discussed at the next City Council meeting. Ms. Easler questioned the status of new members. Ms. Stills said that two new members would be appointed at the City Council meeting on Tuesday night Mr. Bapp referenced Code Section 22 and distributed research on Appearance Codes for Smaller Communities including more definitions. Mr. Treverton stated that more definitions were requested at the Council Workshop meeting. Attorney Bennett announced that he would hold a seminar once Community Appearance reached a full board. The seminar would include Parliamentary Procedure, Sunshine Law and Voting Conflicts of Interest. Ms. Hayes asked if Council had done further discussion on the character of the city. Attorney Bennett commented that the city might be too well developed for a theme, although the commercial corridor may be more acceptable for one. Mr. Bapp questioned the Board's points of contention in a review. Attorney Bennett suggested that the Board might wish to change its criteria and outline more definitive colors of choice. There being no further business, a motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Easler to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 P.M. ( Signature ) Richard S. Treverton, CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Deputy City Clerk SECRETARY