HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-11-2007 WorkshopCITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
111 POLK AVENUE,
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 11, 2007
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Randels called the meeting to Order at 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Rocky Randels
Bob Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Leo Nicholas
Shannon Roberts
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Planning & Zonina Members Present:
Bea McNeely
Chairperson
Lamar Russell
Vice Chairperson
John Fredrickson
Board Member
Donald Dunn
Board Member
Harry Pearson
Board Member
Others Present:
City Manager
Recording Secretary
City Planner
City Planner Assistant
DISCUSSION:
Bennett Boucher
Susan Chapman
Todd Peetz
Jamie Coker
Evaluation and Appraisal Report.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the most current figures from the Brevard County
Property Appraiser's office were used to bring the Data & Analysis Elements current.
Review of the Data & Analysis Elements began on page 59.
Todd Peetz advised that he updated data to make the analysis of existing vacant and
undeveloped land current. He advised that the text in the following Elements were not
changed: Soils; Flood Hazard & Flood Prone Areas; Natural & Archaeological
Resources; Topography; and the Facilities & Services Availability Analysis.
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Discussion was held regarding projection of land use needs. Todd Peetz noted that
looking forward to the year 2025, an additional 499 permanently occupied housing units
will be required to accommodate for the projected population increase, to a total of
13,054 persons. Discussion followed regarding seasonal residents. Mayor Randels noted
that in 2005, the overall average density for single family residences was 7.8 units per
acre; and multi - family residential overall average density was 14.2 units per acre.
Discussion was held regarding development in the city's northeast quadrant since the last
time the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) was updated. Todd Peetz agreed to
update page 69.
Discussion was held regarding Level -Of- Service (LOS) Standards. Todd Peetz explained
that there were various LOS. Discussion followed regarding traffic problems on N.
Atlantic Avenue. Lamar Russell voiced his opinion that the city could get a loan and do
the work, then shame the County into paying the bill. He commented that the city could
do what it wanted to do, if it wanted to do it. Discussion was held regarding LOS for:
traffic, public schools, and public health facilities.
Discussion was held regarding the various tables and maps. Following discussion, they
agreed that the tables and maps should be placed behind the corresponding element.
Discussion was held regarding the city's community survey of March 17, 2007, the lack
of citizen participation, the survey results, and suggestions for another survey. They
decided, as a goal, to create a more statistical survey, with significant citizen
participation.
The objectives were reviewed and discussed starting on page 95, Intergovernmental
Coordination Element (I.C.E.). They reviewed objectives, achievement analysis, and
policy relevance. They decided that quantity statements should be added (i.e. baffle
boxes, sand fences, planting of Mangroves, and the planting of 25,000 Sea Oates).
Discussion was held regarding waste water treatment and sanitary sewer system
infrastructure. They agreed that text should be added regarding the number of baffle
boxes that were added; the established storm water utilities; treatment of all the
stormwater runoff, and that the city has a stormwater permit from the Department of
Environmental Protection.
Discussion was held regarding: sludge; potable water; solid waste; transportation; and
lighting along pedways. They agreed that, as a goal, bike & walkway lanes should be
added to all thoroughfares; and existing sidewalks be repaired.
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Discussion was held regarding the Parks &Recreation Element. Discussion was held
regarding the possibility of the city taking over Cherie Down Park. Ms. Roberts advised
that the idea came from the Business &Cultural Development Board. City Manager,
Bennett Boucher,noted that there were currently several owners, including the Brevard
County School Board.
Discussion ended at the beginning of the Housing Element on page 138.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Randels adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Susan L..Chapmn, ec•rding Secretary
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