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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-01-1999CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MARCH 1, 1999 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board, was held on March 1, 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 Kohn Bennett City Attorney (Due to Conflict of Interest) OTHERS PRESENT Steven Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Susan Stills Assistant City Clerk Bennett Boucher City Manager Beatrice McNeely Planning and Zoning Chairperson OLD BUSINESS: 1. (Postponed from the February 22nd meeting) Request No. 99-03, 8954 North Atlantic Avenue, Loading Dock Canopy, Coastal Fuels Marketing; Craig Smith, Applicant. Mr. Smith presented more information including an aerial on the loading bay project. Mr. Bowman queried about the existing canopy size. Mr. Smith responded approximately 35- feet long and 20-feet wide. Mr. Smith submitted pictures of an existing bay at the Jacksonville facility for Board review. Mr. Bowman queried about the location of the building relative to the existing and proposed canopy size. Mr. Smith pointed out how the trucks fit in under the proposed bay. Ms. Easler asked if he would remove the existing canopies. Mr. Smith stated yes in order to install one covered bay. Ms. Easler questioned if he decided on a stripe. Mr. Smith said that painting a stripe is possible. Mr. Smith explained how some of the pipes would be dropped underground in order to provide a greater turn ratio for the trucks. Mr. Smith then pointed out the proposed City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 2 landscape areas. He explained that palm trees were chosen for the corners due to the power lines. Mr. Boucher recommended using an accent trim for aesthetic purposes. Mr. Bowman clarified that an accent color should be a distinctive contrast hue from the white paint. Mr. Smith described the colors from the company logo. The Board and Mr. Smith decided that a contrasting color would be painted with the stripe around the building or around the facia. Ms. McNeely queried if Mr. Smith could perhaps use some architectural detailing on the side of the bay. Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Nielsen seconded the motion to approve the application for Request No. 99-03 as submitted at this meeting. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request No. 99-05, Solana Shores 80 Unit Condominium; Joyce Gumpher, Applicant. Mr. John Rebar, of MRI Architects, residing at 8592 Rosalind Avenue and Mr. Maath Bennett, of Town Realty displayed drawings in front of the dais for Board review. Mr. Bapp give an account of the application contents to include a City of Cape Canaveral site snap with an indication of the subject parcel for development. Mr. Bapp stated that the subject parcel is between the park and Shorewood condominiums. Mr. Bapp related that the packet included a color representation also a color rendering and elevation. Mr. Bennett submitted a true color sample chart. Mr. Bapp continued the packet review pointing out the two site plans, stating that on the latter plan pages one and two are the actual plot layout and page three and four are the vegetation layout. Ms. Easler asked to view the color chart.Mr. Rebar and Mr. Bennett explained the color choices in comparison to the rendition. Ms. Easler queried about the railing color. Mr. Bennett said white with the accent color on the grip rail. Ms. Easier asked about the pool area. Mr. Rebar stated that the pool would be adjacent to the lake and behind the recreation area. Ms. Easler noted the garages. Mr. Bennett stated that the underground garage accommodates 42 parking spaces. Ms. Nielsen queried about outdoor parking. Mr. Rebar stated that 2 spaces per unit are available on the outside. Ms. Nielsen asked if the lake is accessible to owners. Mr. Bennett said that the development included walking paths around the lake area. Mr. Bowman asked what source feeds the lake. Mr. Rebar stated that the lake would be fed from the natural water table. Mr. Bennett noted that aeration would help to maintain the lake and most of the water would be from stormwater. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes March 1, 1999 Page 3 Mr. Bapp pointed out that the developers attempted to preserve the harmony in the locale by not placing the building too close to the existing condominium. Ms. Nielsen asked to see the roofing tile material. The Board reviewed how the roofing tile color blended with the façade. Ms. McNeely asked what was done to preserve the natural vegetation. Mr. Bennett explained that topography samples were taken to test what would thrive in the landscape. Mr. Bowman asked what were the predominant trees. Mr. Bennett stated scrub oaks. Ms. McNeely stated that installing the lake would necessitate removing trees. Mr. Bennett affirmed the tree removal however these are unattractive scrub oaks. He said that beneficial trees were flagged for preservation. Mr. Bowman made a motion and Ms. Nielsen seconded the motion to approve the application for Request No. 99-05 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Ms. Easler asked for the proposed workshop status. Mr. Bapp stated that Mr. Hancock submitted his proposal to speak at a workshop. Ms. Easler inquired about the cost. Mr. Boucher stated $1,000 plus expenses. Mr. Bowman asked about attendees. Mr. Boucher responded the business community, Board members, also the general public are invited to attend and the library would host the event. Ms. Nielsen asked about advertising for the workshop. Mr. Boucher answered that the City would distribute flyers. Ms. Easler asked about the time frame. Mr. Boucher answered if City Council approves travel and per diem, either this month or in April. Mr. Bowman asked if other cities are invited. Ms. Easler responded that the workshop is primarily for Cape Canaveral however others are welcome. Ms. Nielsen asked about the term and residency requirements for the Community Appearance Board. Ms. Stills stated that three years terms are the requirement to serve on the Board and one year is the residency requirement. There being no further business a motion was made by Ms. Nielsen and seconded by Mr. Bowman to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Secretary