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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-03-2000CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING APRIL 3, 2000 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on March 6, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary call the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nadena Easter, Chairperson Walter Bowman, Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Alice Nielsen Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request No. 00-08 — Radisson Resort, (8701 Astronaut Blvd., Maintenance Building and Dumpster Enclosure - David Menzel, P.E., Owner Representative. Dave Menzel explained the request to relocate a dumpster. The approval would include two buildings: 1) to provide a dumpster enclosure building with a roof that would drain into the sewer, and 2 ) to relocate the maintenance and laundry building to the far west side. All current activities are currently done on the A1A side corridor. Mr. Menzel stated that the architecture would remain the same as that on the Radisson main building. Ms. Hayes questioned how one would gain access to the enclosure for disposal Mr. Menzel explained the automated waste disposal process. A motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve the application for Request No. 00-08 as presented. 2. Request No. 00-09 - Cape Canaveral Office Center, Inc. (7980 N. Atlantic Avenue - Siqn - Berry Signs, Applicant. The Board postponed review on this request until later in the meeting since the applicant was not present at this time. 3. Request No. 00-10 — Flores Del Mar (8470 & 8472 Ridgewood Avenue) (Two) Five-Story Condominium Buildings and Perimieter Wall, - Dick Biery, Larcon Development, Applicant. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2000 Page 2 Mr. Dick Biery presented color revisions that toned down the yellow body color. He stated that the Flores Del-Mar is a 33-unit condominium. Ms. Easler noted a slight difference in the building's sizes. Mr. Biery affirmed that the ocean side building is slightly larger. Ms. Hayes clarified the location of the project as just north of Cherie Down Park. Mr. Bowman questioned if there would be a wall around this building. Mr. Biery affirmed that the wall would be similar to the wall at the Flores Ocean Suites. Mr. Bowman questioned the existing chain link fence. Mr. Biery answered that a chain link fence does exist. Attorney Bennett advised that the Board could a visual of the proposed wall. Mr. Biery stated that a security gate and a fenced wall would be constructed on the front side. Ms. Hayes expressed concern with the proposal of a chain link fence. Ms. Easler inquired about the visibility of the chain link fence. Mr. Biery answered that the total length of the perimeter border fence had not been decided. Mr. Biery stated that he could return to the Board with a presentation on the wall. Ms. Easler proposed that the Board accept the application based on the previous perimeter application and subject to any major revisions. Ms. Genie Bohannon, Canaveral Sands, questioned the status of this development. Ms. Easler explained the application process and that the Planning and Zoning Board would subsequently review the site plan. Ms. Hayes asked if grading would begin after the Planning and Zoning Board approval. Mr. Reid explained that the developer would need to meet Federal and State regulations prior to further construction. Mary McKenzie, Canaveral Sands, noted that this is a scrub jay habitat. Helen McDonnough, Canaveral Sands, asked who determined the set back requirement. Mr. Reid stated that the water and coastal construction line are taken into consideration. Mr. Reid stated further that the building could not exceed the current Canaveral Sands coastal construction line. Ms. Nielsen questioned the railing material. Mr. Biery stated green, aluminum. A motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application with the stipulation that the wall is similar to that of the Flores Ocean Suites and that any major changes to the wall come before the Board for approval. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Requestion No. 00-11 — Gen Seng Restaurant (8501 Astronaut Blvd, Suite #1) - Wall Sign - Tely Tse, Applicant. The Board reviewed the building photos and the color rendition of the sign. Ms. Easler questioned the sign materials. Mr. Tse stated metal and plastic. Mr. Bowman questioned if the sign would be mounted on the flat portion of the mansard roof. Mr. Reid stated that the sign would be mounted on the wall. Mr. Tse affirmed Ms. Easler's question that the sign would be backlit. The Board queried the sign color. Ms. Easier asked the applicant if he could use any other City of Cape CanaveraI, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2000 Page 3 colors on the sign. Mr. Tse stated that black, red and yellow are traditional Chinese colors. The Board proposed reversing the lettering and background. Mr. Tse explained that a white background with black letters represents bad luck. Ms. Hayes suggested a yellow border around the sign and Mr. Tse agreed. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the application with the stipulation to add a yellow border. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Request No. 00-12 — Budget Rent-a-Car, (8401 Astronaut Blvd.) Perimeter Fence and Modification of Building & Wall Sign - Barry Frank, Applicant. Mr. Barry Frank distributed photos for the Board's review. Ms. Easler clarified the revisions to the building since the application was presented a year ago. Mr. Bowman expressed his concern with the fence's visibility. Mr. Reid explained that fence construction is at the far west of the property line and not visible from the A1A corridor. Ms. Hayes questioned the existing vegetation. Mr. Frank stated that the land is heavily vegetated. Ms. Hayes expressed her concern on approving the application without a visual of the plan. Ms. Easler presented a site plan for the Board to review the location of the proposed fence. Mr. Reid stated that a block fence is optional. Attorney Bennett clarified that screening is the code requirement. Mr. Frank noted that landscaping is more than optimal. Ms. Nielsen asked if there were plants in front of the fence. Mr. Reid asked Mr. Marty Gordon what was planted. Mr. Gordon stated that shrubs and oak trees were planted in front of the proposed fence. Mr. Bowman stated that an adequate background had been provided. The Board proceeded to the modification of the building and wall sign. Mr. Frank explained that the modification would remove the blue front band and blue columns. The change would also affect the sign color. Mr. Reid stated that the previous color rendition was approved before his hire. Ms. Hayes noted the differences in the color rendition and the actual photo of the existing building. Ms. Nielsen asked for clarification on what the application would approve or remove. The Board reviewed alternative accents to the columns with Mr. Frank. A motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 00-12, approving the Perimeter Fence as shown and the Modification of the Building & Wall Sign with the stipulation that the front two columns be detailed in blue at the top and bottom. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bowman expressed concern with approving an application in hindsight due to the existing wall sign. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2000 Page 4 7. Request No. 00-13 - James Dixon, Jr. (223 Washington Avenue) - Garage Addition — James Dixon, Jr. , Applicant. Mr. Dixon explained that his intent is to add 8-feet to the home and increase the size from a single-car to a double-car garage. Ms. Easler questioned the color. Mr. Dixon stated that the photo shows the Sandstone color. Mr. Dixon pointed out a change in the direction of the walkway from the front to the side of the garage. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and second by Mr. Hayes to approve the application for Request No. 00-13 as presented. 8. Request No. 00-14 — Cape Gardens Subdivision, (King Neptune Lane & Evelyn Court) - (25) Townhouses - Dick Biery, Larcon Development, Applicant. Mr. Biery briefly explained the three-building project. Ms. Hayes asked if this were affiliated with the existing property. Mr. Biery stated that this is a separate building. Ms. Easler asked which building would be constructed first. Mr. Biery stated that the seven-unit building is first in line of construction. Mr. Bowman questioned the colors. Mr. Biery stated that the application was submitted just before the deadline, however Mr. Greg Hessee could provide the color choice. Mr. Hessee submitted proposed colors for the Board's review. Ms. Easler questioned the railing material and color. Mr. Biery stated aluminum and painted to blend in with the wall. A motion was made by Ms. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the application for Request No. 00-14 with the stipulations of the body color in Antique White, the trim in Khaki Shake and the roof shingles in Light Coffee Brown. Since the applicant for Request No. 00-09 was not present, the Board postponed review on this application until its next scheduled meeting on April 17, 2000. DISCUSSION: Ms. Hayes asked if the Building Department could review the Building elevations before the applicant comes before the Board. Mr. Reid explained the he reviews the same packet materials as the Board. Mr. Bowman expressed that the developer could provide more than what is required in order to give enough visual material for a thorough review. Mr. Reid asked why the Community Appearance Board reviews after the Planning & Zoning Board. Attorney Bennett explained that the meeting sequence is City Council's preference. Ms. Hayes asked why the Board no longer received elevations. Attorney Bennett explained City of Cape CanaveraI, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes April 3, 2000 Page 5 the cost involved in a site plan review. Ms. Hayes inquired about the previous Budget Rental Car pole sign application and inquired if they are still liable to make the sign conform to the approved request. There being no further business, a motion was made by Ms. Nielsen and seconded by Ms. Hayes to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, ACTING SECRETARY