HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_p&z_mtg_minutes_20230913CAPE CANAVERAL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
September 13, 2023
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) took place on September
13, 2023, at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL. Chairman Russell
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Board Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Lamar Russell
John Price
Susan Denny
Nancy Gentilquore
Dr. Michael Miller
Steven Stroud
Others Present:
David Dickey
Kyle Harris
Renee Yother
City Attorney
Scott Molyneaux
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Director, Community & Economic Development
Senior Planner
Board Secretary
Anthony Garganese
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Chairman Russell recognized Peg Schaller for Public Participation. Ms.
Schaller introduced herself as residing at resident at 8817 N Atlantic Avenue and requested to
hold her comments until the Board discusses Agenda Item #4 — parking requirements. No other
public participation at this time.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Board Matters:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 12, 2023 - Motion to accept the minutes as
written made by Board Member Stroud and seconded by Board Member Gentilquore.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Interview Board Applicant — Daniel Sharpe introduced himself as a resident at 336
Harbor Drive, and gave a brief background of his professional experiences. Mr. Dickey informed
the Board that Mr. Sharpe has a strong background in real estate and development.
Discussion ensued between the Board Members and Mr. Sharpe regarding his experience,
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current opinions of the City's development and how he can contribute to the Board and City. Vice
Chairman Price motioned to recommend Mr. Sharpe's application to the Council for
acceptance as a Member of the Planning and Zoning Board, Board Member Stroud
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
B.
Quasi-Judicial/Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Legislative - Public Hearings):
3. Consideration of Ordinance No. XX-2023 to amend the City of Cape Canaveral
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element by Establishing a Mixed -Use
(MXU) Land Use Category and Related Objective and Policies, providing for
the repeal of prior inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions, incorporation into
the Comprehensive Plan, an effective date and legal status of the Plan
amendments.
Mr. Harris informed the Board the ordinance is ready for final consideration, and to be presented
to Council. He shared a slide presentation to review the MXU Land Use requirements. Discussion
ensued involving criteria for live -work units in industrial and commercial zoning districts, larger
high -quality projects which will have greater impact, and the requirement for an extensive
submittal package from the applicant. Mr. Dickey discussed the heightened public involvement
proposed in the Ordinance. Chairman Russell had a concern regarding the language in Objective
LU-1.8.B, line 291 stating "accessory" vs. "complimentary" when describing land development
regulations regarding residential units. He suggested amending the verbiage to state
"complimentary." Attorney Garganese reminded the Board that the current Comprehensive Plan
directs the city to establish a mixed used designation, which is the purpose of the proposed
Ordinance. Chairman Russell opened the floor to the public. Mr. Daniel Sharpe shared his
observations of what can be expected from developers due to mix of uses. He feels the new
ordinance will be beneficial to the City, and that Code restrictions will discourage development.
Mixed -use living with retail, bars, entertainment, arts and culture is needed. This type of
development in the Economic Opportunity Overlay District will draw people. Chairman Russell
thanked Mr. Sharpe for his comments, and thanked Staff for preparing the Ordinance. He closed
Public Comments. Vice Chairman Price motioned to recommend approval of the Ordinance,
as amended to include the term complimentary, seconded by Board Member Denny. The
vote carried unanimously.
4. Discuss potential alternatives to the current parking requirements for
restaurants/bars specified in Sec. 110-491 of the Cape Canaveral's Land
Development Regulations.
Mr. Harris reintroduced the restaurants/ bars parking surveys from July's meeting depicting
parking in various municipalities across the state and country. He asked the Board for
recommendations/ideas. Mr. Dickey shared with the Board some background as to why the
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Council tasked the Board to make recommendations for bars and restaurants parking policies. He
informed the Board Staff has included some suggestions in the Agenda Packet to consider.
Discussion ensued regarding reasons to adopt alternate parking requirements for bars/
restaurants, parking policies in various municipalities, public parking lots, parking garages and
bike racks. Board Member Denny reminded the Board of her research, which she presented at the
July meeting, of municipalities that repealed parking requirements and how they have been
successful. Peg Schaller reintroduced herself and shared her personal experience and concerns
with parking at her business, Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar at 116 Jackson Avenue, Cape Canaveral. She
believes the parking requirements should be driven by the private market, not the City. She
informed the Board of the urgent nature of this matter as she is trying to make long-term business
decisions and parking is a consideration. Discussion continued between the Board and Staff
regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funding projects such as a public parking
lot, indefinite stay versus parking enforcement, and how parking affects the City's overall success.
Board Member Miller suggested to repeal the parking requirements to avoid penalizing
businesses and to discuss parking garages and other options at later meetings. Mr. Dickey
informed the Board he has been contacted by several businesses wanting to come to Cape
Canaveral due to growth and success of the City. He wants the synergy to continue. Chairman
Russell invited Mr. Daniel Sharpe to speak. Mr. Sharpe agreed with the synergy needing to
continue as developers need to understand what their opportunities are. Now is the time to make
a decision and if adjustments are needed in the future, that can be addressed later. Additionally,
he encouraged the Board to reconsider the height Ordinance. Vice Chairman Price motioned to
recommend to City Council to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements for bars
and restaurants in all zoning districts, seconded by Board Member Miller. The vote carried
unanimously.
Chairman Russell recessed the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
5. Hilton Garden Inn — PIN# 24-37-15-00-804 — Site Plan Approval.
Mr. Harris shared a slide presentation which included general information of the Owner and
Applicant, McKibbon Hotel Group Inc. The parcel is zoned is C2 as well as C2 Future Land Use,
and is located within the A1A Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EOOD) and the Community
Redevelopment Area. This hotel structure was approved by the Community Appearance Board on
January 25, 2023 with conditions. Mr. Dickey indicated the application is consistent with the
applicable Codes. He stated that the City Engineer had recommended approval of the site plan.
He stated that site plan approval is largely a technical review, which ensures a project is consistent
with the City Code. Staff recommends the Board recommend approval of the site plan. The Board
invited Mike Allen with Allen Engineering to the podium. Discussion ensued with questions and
answers regarding this site design. Mr. Harris added to the discussion that there will be permeable
pavement and EV charging stations at this site. Board Member Stroud motioned to recommend
approval of this project, second by Board Member Denny. The vote carried unanimously.
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6. Discuss allowing an exception to the current height requirements for certain
uses.
Mr. Harris informed the Board the City has received several inquiries from hotel developers
regarding the addition of certain amenities on the roof of the hotel structures. The current Code
does not allow these types of additions, as they would be above the 65-foot limit of the EOOD.
He shared pictures of hotels, in local municipalities, which depict the vision of what was being
discussed. Mr. Dickey asked the Board to advise if it is good policy to allow these amenities on
the hotel rooftops. Certain Code would be needed. The Board gave brief input and are interested
in further discussing the matter.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Approved on this is- TN day of 1704
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Renee Yother, : d Secretary
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