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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-07-1999CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING JUNE 7, 1999 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on June 7, 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 Chairperson Walter Bowman Vice Chairperson Alice Nielsen MEMBERS ABSENT Karen Hayes Eddie Hall OTHERS PRESENT Carl Bohne Attorney 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. Nielsen seconded the motion to approve the amended meeting minutes of May 17, 1999. Ms. Easter requested a change regarding Ms. Hayes' name on page one. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Easler welcomed Mr. Carl Bohne of Barlow & Bohne as the presiding attorney for this application due to Attorney Bennett's conflict of interest. Mr. Bohne swore in all persons giving testimony. 1. Request No. 99-12, Solana Lakes and Townhomes; Maath Bennett, Applicant. Mr. Bennett introduced Ms. Joyce Gumpers of Allen Engineering. He explained the project that includes 180 units with living quarters on the first floor. He described the five-acre lake with a bulk-headed beach and surrounding area with walkways and pavilions. Mr. Bowman queried about the key-shaped drive. Ms. Gumpers stated that this is the gated entrance. Mr. Bennett explained that the section in question is another gated community, Solona Shores is the first gated City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting June 7, 1999 Page 2 community, and both properties will use exits at Eberwein Road and in the Port area. Ms. Nielsen asked for the guard location. Mr. Bennett pointed out the entrances and exits. Mr. Bennett affirmed Ms. Easler's question that he would use ribbed tiles for the roof. Ms. Easler questioned about the balcony color. Mr. Bennett stated white as the railing color with possibly a light color top cap. Ms. Nielsen asked if he would use metal on the railing. Mr. Bennett stated aluminum. Mr. Bowman asked about the color for the windows and the sliding glass doors. Mr. Bennett responded white. Ms. Easler asked Mr. Bennett if he still planned to retain many trees. Mr. Bennett affirmed that he would although clearing has not yet begun. He stated that the property is dense and predominately scrub, however, healthy trees would be retained. Mr. Bowman asked if the sales trailer is a doublewide. Mr. Bennett affirmed. Ms. Nielsen asked for clarification that the sales trailer would cease to exist when the project is complete. Mr. Bennett affirmed. Mr. Franklin queried about a previous discussion on the sales trailer as a permanent building to be destroyed at a later date instead of a modular building. Ms. Gumpers affirmed and stated that that decision changed. Mr. Bennett explained how the new design was more aesthetically pleasing. Mr. John Rebar of M.R.I. Architects explained further that the engineering for the permanent structure was not practical. Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Nielsen seconded the motion to approve the application for Request No. 99-12 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Ms. Easler asked Mr. Franklin if Mr. Bowman's suggestion regarding the City design contest was presented to Council. She then related Mr. Bowman's suggestion. Mr. Franklin stated that the idea was good but he was not aware if it were presented to Council. Ms. McNeely affirmed that Attorney Bennett related the suggestion to Council and perhaps the City Manager would provide follow through. Ms. Easler asked Mr. Bowman if he could meet with the City Manager and collaborate on planning the contest. Mr. Franklin related that the Collier County speaker was present at the previous City Council meeting and made a proposal at a cost of $18,500. Ms. McNeely stated that the City Council asked the firm to present the proposal as various tasks with varied amounts. The first two tasks were to meet with businesses and citizens who were concerned and to solicit input. After that, the firm would address the code. Mr. Franklin related that after some discussion, it was decided that the firm would lay the foundation and give staff direction. Mr. Bowman stated that this outcome differed from the original concept in that the Appearance Board would review the options presented by the firm. Mr. Franklin explained that the City Manager coordinated to have the Collier County firm make a presentation at the Council meeting and perhaps the Board would have benefited from attending. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting June 7, 1999 Page 3 Ms. McNeely related that Mr. Hancock suggested having a third party mediator, such as City Council, during meetings with the community. Ms. McNeely stated that the Collier County firm's concept is not applicable to definitive rules, such as Canaveral's City Code. Mr. Bowman responded that the pictorial option of good versus bad design is their successful rule of application. Mr. Franklin queried about Code Enforcement's reference for applied rules if there are no stipulations in writing. He asked if a Code Enforcement officer would refer to a picture in regard to a violation. He stated that the concept is difficult, although Collier County states that it has not been challenged. Ms. McNeely responded that what Cape Canaveral has in place is seldom challenged. Mr. Bowman clarified Ms. McNeely's response in that the City has specifics that are dependable based on specific facts. He stated that the Appearance Board could not be done in that manner and the Board researched for a successful method that the Board could apply. Mr. Bowman stated that the visual presentation provided such a mechanism. Mr. Franklin expressed his concern with the enforcement issue. There being no further business, Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Nielsen seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Secretary