HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-21-1999CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING
JUNE 21, 1999
MINUTES
A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was
held on June 21 , 1999, 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
Walter Bowman
Eddie Hall
Karen Hayes
MEMBERS ABSENT
Alice Nielsen
OTHERS PRESENT
Dennis Franklin, C.B.O. Building Official
Susan Stills Assistant City Clerk
Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Chairperson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Hayes seconded the motion to approve the
meeting minutes of June 7,1999. Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony.
1. Request No. 99-13, Royal Mansions Storage Building, 8660 Ridgewood
Avenue; Monte Brown, Applicant.
Mr. Brown described the project as a storage building with additional office
space. Mr. Brown affirmed Ms. Easler's question that the color scheme matches
the main building. Mr. Brown affirmed Ms. Haye's question that the location is on
the Southeast corner of the lot. Mr. Bowman asked for the north orientation on
the drawing. Mr. Brown described the locale. Mr. Bowman asked if this building
were closer to the ocean than the existing structure. Mr. Art Berger, project
contractor, stated that the structure is within the setbacks of the existing
structure. Ms. Easler asked if the structure would replace a portion of the parking
lot. Mr. Brown affirmed. Mr. Bowman asked if the structure would remain with the
existing pad and paving. Mr. Berger affirmed. Mr. Bowman asked if he planned to
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pave some additional parking spaces. Mr. Berger stated that he would use
GeoWeb. Ms. Easler asked if the building included the new landscaping. Mr.
Brown affirmed. Mr. Berger stated that the landscaping would include additional
hibiscus. Mr. Hayes stated that the picture on the elevation was not an accurate
depiction. Mr. Berger stated that the side door was eliminated. Mr. Bowman
queried about the white bands on the original structure. Mr. Berger responded
that the building would match the existing structure as closely as possible.
Ms. Hayes made a motion and Mr. Bowman seconded the motion to approve the
application for Request No. 99-13 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Request No. 99-14, Ground Sign - Discovery Bay Center, 8501 Astronaut
Blvd.; Discovery Bay Development, Inc., Applicant.
Mr. Kurt Tezel described the project as a Retail Building ground sign. Mr. Tezel
submitted a color sample. Ms. Hayes asked for the project elevation. Mr. Tezel
presented an elevation. She then asked for the building colors. Mr. Tezel stated
blue and tan. Mr. Bowman asked if this application were in line with the current
sign ordinance. Mr. Franklin affirmed. Ms. Easler queried about the material for
the sign. Mr. Tezel explained that the sign is a metal casing around the pole
base. Mr. Bowman stated that this project presented a challenge to include in
some way the building materials into the sign. Ms. Easler asked if the building
were stucco. Mr. Tezel affirmed and stated that it is similar to a previous project,
the SunSeed building. Mr. Bowman noted the lesser degree of landscaping on
this project. Mr. Tezel responded that there were fewer existing trees. Ms. Hayes
noted that the sign on the SunSeed building is harmonious with the building and
asked why the same approach was not used on this project. Mr. Tezel explained
that the landscaping lent to the approach used in the SunSeed sign. Mr. Tezel
submitted a color sample for the Board's review. Mr. Bowman asked if the blue
on the building were also metal. Mr. Tezel stated that the blue is painted on
stucco and the awning is metal. Mr. Bowman suggested a blue stucco base on
the sign.
Mr. Tezel explained that this might present an engineer as well as a budget
problem. Mr. Bowman asked if there were any other possible materials to use.
Discussion followed on possible changes using alternative materials on the sign.
Mr. Bowman asked for the sign's thickness front to back. Mr. Tezel stated 10-feet
by 10-feet by 12-feet. Mr. Hall responded that he had no problem with the metal
sign unless there was a sign ordinance that required an alternative material. Ms.
Hayes queried why a more rectangular and lower sign was not applied. Mr. Tezel
explained that visibility is difficult along the A1A corridor. Mr. Franklin asked if the
bird motif is a logo for Discovery Bay. Mr. Tezel responded that the art is similar
to that used for the Discovery Bay development. Mr. Tezel affirmed Mr.
Bowman's question that the sign is backlit.
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Ms. Hayes made a motion and Mr. Hall seconded the motion to approve the
application for Request No. 99-14 as shown with the color shown in the picture
submitted. The vote carried as follows: Ms. Easler, For; Mr. Bowman, Against;
Mr. Hall, For; Ms. Hayes, For.
3. Request No. 99-15, Single Family Home, West Central Blvd.; Don
Haynes, Applicant.
Mr. Hall reported that he had a conflict of interest on this application, however, he
chose to participate in the discussion. Attorney Bennett inquired if he had filed
the designated form. Mr. Hall affirmed. Attorney Bennett then swore in Mr. Don
Haynes. Ms. Easler queried about the colors. Mr. Haynes submitted color
samples and also presented a clay tile roof sample. Mr. Haynes stated that this is
a single-family Mediterranean style home on the West-end of Central Blvd. Mr.
Hayes also explained that the home is on a 90-foot by 160-foot lot. Ms. Gail
Docher, the owner, presented a survey. Mr. Haynes reviewed the orientation for
the Board. Mr. Haynes gave an overview of proposed landscaping. Ms. Hayes
asked why no color bands were used on the right elevation to divide the blank
wall space. Mr. Haynes explained that this side is not visible. Ms. Docher stated
that she would add landscaping to this area. Mr. Haynes reiterated his position
on using bands and explained that he did not choose to use that detail. Mr.
Bowman explained that approximately 25-feet of the blank wall is visible only to
Ms. Docher's neighbor. Ms. Hayes queried Mr. Franklin regarding an application
for new development. She asked for the concept plan locating improvements. Mr.
Franklin stated that although it was required, that information was omitted from
tonight's application packet. The Board discussed similar and dissimilar criteria
regarding the application.
Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Hayes seconded the motion to approve the
application for Request No. 99-15 as submitted. The vote carried as follows: Ms.
Easler, For; Mr. Bowman, For; Mr. Hall, Abstain (Voting Conflict- Form 8B, attached);
Ms. Hayes, For.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Easler asked if Mr. Bowman met with the City Manager. At that time he had
not done so. Mr. Hall suggested revisiting the sign ordinance issue. Ms. Easler
stated that a Town meeting addressed the issue at length and the issue was still
under consideration. Attorney Bennett explained that City Council brought up
discussion on proposed changes. Mr. Franklin stated the previous Building
Official had submitted preliminary changes, which Council wanted the City
Attorney and Mr. Franklin to pursue. However, the Collier County issue surfaced
and the sign issue was set aside. Mr. Franklin explained further for Mr. Bowman's
clarification that no suggestions were made on the signs to his knowledge and
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the City is waiting for PSI (Planning Solutions Inc.) to submit a proposal. Mr.
Bowman asked if Collier County had a sign ordinance. Attorney Bennett affirmed
that they did. Mr. Bowman asked for clarification on what the City needed from
Collier County. Mr. Franklin stated that the City was awaiting a phased proposal
from PSI. Attorney Bennett explained that PSI would attempt to make the City's
ordinance user-friendly by placing our language in their format. Ms. Easler
recommended that staff notify Board members of the next City Council meeting
in which PSI delivers a presentation.
There being no further business, Ms. Hayes made a motion and Mr. Bowman
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 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-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
HALL EDWARD LEE COMMUNITY APPERANCE BOARD
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL,COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
6925 RIDGEWOOD AVE WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
X- CITY 0 COUNTY 0 OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
CITY COUNTY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
CAPE CANAVERAL BREVARD
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED My POSITION IS:
JUNE 21, 1999 0 ELECTIVE X-APPOINTEE
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 voting on 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 or her 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 or she is retained (including
the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she 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 corpo-
ration 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 WILL 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.
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, Edward Lee Hall ,hereby disclose that on June 21 ,1999:
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
X- inured to my special private gain;
inured to the special gain of my business associate, :
inured to the special gain of my relative, :
inured to the special gain of ,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:
June 21, '99
Date Filed Signature
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1991), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED
DISCLOSURE CONSTTUTES GROUNDS FOR MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONEOR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
CE FORM 8B-REV. 1/94
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