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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-01-1999CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1999 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral, Community Appearance Board,was held on February 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 OTHERS PRESENT Kohn Bennett City Attorney Steven Bapp Planning & Zoning Technician Susan Stills Assistant City Clerk Beatrice McNeely Planning & Zoning Board Chairperson Dennis E. Franklin, C.B.O. Building Official APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ms. Nielsen and seconded by Ms. Easler to approve the meeting minutes of February 1, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. 1. Request No. 99-02, 630 Adams Avenue; James W. Murphy, Applicant. Mr. Murphy explained that the project would provide an upstairs storage area on the end units of this apartment complex. Ms. Easler queried about the roofing material. Mr. Murphy showed the Board the intended material. Mr. Bowman asked what would be removed and what would be added to the roof. Mr. Murphy pointed out on the elevation which units would receive the new material. Ms. Nielsen asked how many units were included in the row. Mr. Murphy stated eighteen units. Mr. Bowman asked if the new roofing material would be added to the semi-flat roof portion. Mr. Murphy responded no. Mr. Bowman noted that the only access to the storage space if from the top units. Mr. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes February 1, 1999 Page 2 Murphy pointed out that the access is from a pull-down attic stair. The Board reviewed the pull-down stair location. Ms. Nielsen asked if the new roofing color were on any other part of the building. Mr. Murphy said no. Mr. Bowman expressed concern with the mixed roofing materials. He also asked if this area could be used as another bedroom. Mr. Murphy stated that increasing the living area and subsequent density would then become a non-conforming use. Attorney Bennett clarified that if it is a non-conforming building under current code due to being grandfathered in, the owner can not increase the use. Ms. Easler expressed concern with the colors. Mr. Murphy explained his color choice and said that he could paint a beige stripe. Mr. Bowman also expressed concern performing the project in pieces, such as the end units, with the new material only. The Board discussed using alternative colors. Ms. Easler queried about the material used on the north elevation. Mr. Murphy stated that it is a 4-inch vertical, T-111. The Board continued discussion on alternative colors and the look of the finished project. Mr. Franklin noted the Gable ends in a 140 m.p.h. wind load zone and stated that a hip roof would lend itself more to the wind load than the Gable ends. Mr. Bowman explained that a hip roof would decrease the amount of space in Mr. Murphy's intended storage area. Ms. Easler asked Attorney Bennett if the application could be tabled until Ms. Hayes was present. Attorney Bennett explained to Mr. Murphy that three affirmative votes were needed to pass the application and that he had the option to wait until a fourth Board member were present for voting. Mr. Murphy queried the Board's hesitation to vote since he was willing to improve the building. Mr. Bowman stated that his main concern was the mixture of materials. Mr. Murphy stated that changes could be made to the plans. Ms. Easler queried if the Board should table and allow Mr. Murphy to submit his changes. Attorney Bennett advised that tabling a motion should be used to provide additional evidence, not to render a decision. A motion was made by Ms. Easler and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve Request No. 99-02 with the band to match the roof color and the Dormer roof. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bapp stated that he located Mr. Timothy Hancock the Collier County speaker. Mr. Hancock was a former Council member who is now a private planning consultant from Naples. Mr. Bapp would attempt to schedule a meeting within 90 days. Mr. Hancock's services range from a meeting with City Council and the Boards to writing the actual ordinance. Mr. Bowman queried about his background. Mr. Bapp stated that he is a Certified Planner and that he drafted the Collier County ordinance. Ms. Nielsen asked if Council is interested in the meeting. Attorney Bennett responded that the City Manager could approve the workshop if it is within funding limits and he stated that Council had previously approved the meeting. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Minutes February 1, 1999 Page 3 There being no further business a motion was made by Ms. Easler and seconded by Mr. Bowman to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Stills, Secretary