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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 9, 2011 - P & Z Minutes9 9 &a ON ILI .0 0 �lloollilegillillml= � a a 0.1 ION41,11 W&GIWIP411 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on February 9, 2011, at the City Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Lamar Russell, Chairperson, called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Lamar Russell Chairperson Bea McNeely Vice Chairperson John Fredrickson Harry Pearson Donald Dunn ImAus LTA I -.1a -.1E1go I I Ron Friedman "WITYWOW Kim Kopp Barry Brown Secretary City Attorney's Office Planning & Development Director Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 10, 2010. Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Donald Dunn, to approve the meeting minutes of November 10, 2010. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Recommendation to Board of Adiustment: Special Exception Request No. 11-01 to Allow On -Premise Consumption, of Alcoholic Beverages in the C-1 Zoning District at LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant, 7802 N. Atlantic Avenue, Section 23, Township 24 South, Ranqe 37 East, Block 25, Lot 9, Avon by the Sea Subdivision — Alice Fusillo for Alice's Fiesta, Inc Applicant. Mr. Brown reported that the property currently had a Special Exception for beer and wine only. Ms. Fusiflo, owner of LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant, was requesting another Special Exception that would allow her to provide full liquor service to her patrons as well as beer and wine. Mr. Brown informed the Board that the surrounding zoning and uses were C-1, Commercial. He explained that the City code called for a minimum separation of 2,000 ft. between establishments that serve alcohol with certain exceptions, one being restaurants that have a minimum of 150 seats. He verified that LaFiesta qualifies as an exception to the separation requirement, as there is seating for 150 persons, and the restaurant also meets the code requirement to be located at least 800 ft. from churches, schools, and playgrounds. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2011 Page 2of3 Mr. Brown advised the Board that all the required parking would not be on site. However, the City code allows for parking to be provided off-site within 500 ft. of the subject property. He stated that there was a parking agreement for the use of spaces at the Wachovia Bank. Discussion was held regarding on-site parking, and signage to inform customers off-site parking was available. Following discussion, Ms. Fusillo agreed to install a sign of reasonable size at the corner entrance of her parking lot and on the front door advising customers that additional parking was available across the street at Wachovia Bank. Dianne Kennedy, owner of Lamp Post Lounge, and her daughter Isla Kennedy -Jones, voiced their concerns and commented regarding customers from the restaurant parking in their parking lot; and the training of restaurant employees on serving customers alcohol. Mrs. Kennedy advised that she opposed the request, because of additional competition by having another bar next door to her establishment. Ms. Kennedy provided a bartender training course brochure that she uses to train her employees. The Board Secretary noted the training course information and returned the brochure to Ms. Kennedy. A discussion followed regarding the special exception criteria worksheet, staff analysis, and seating plan. Ms. Fusillo agreed to improve the seating plan to clearly depict how many seats each table would accommodate to meet the 150 seating requirement. Mr. Brown advised that staff recommended approval of the request. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn to recommend approval of Special Exception Request No. 11-01 to the Board of Adjustment with the following conditions: 1. Improve the seating plan to clearly depict how many seats each table will accommodate to meet the 150 seating requirement. 2. Install a sign of reasonable size at the corner entrance of her parking lot and on the door advising customers that additional parking was available at Wachovia Bank. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. OPEN DISCUSSION: Mr. Brown asked the Board members if they had any questions about the article that was in their Board packet regarding Sarasota County's Revenue Study on the fiscal analysis that demonstrated that the higher density of a mixed use development generates significantly more property tax revenue than a typical single family development or typical commercial property. A brief discussion followed regarding zoning overlay. Mr. Russell explained that a zoning overlay is the mechanism that will implement the City's visioning. He further explained that an overlay was where you take the existing zoning and overlay it in a way that is negotiated to enhance the best features of development. Discussion was held regarding planned unit developments, residential planned unit development, setbacks, and increased height. Mr. Brown advised that the Sheldon Cove project will be the first development in an overlay district, and the uses will be office and retail similar to what they had presented to the City three years ago. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes February 9, 2011 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Brown informed the Board that the Casa Canaveral Assisted Living Facility's architectural drawings were scheduled to be presented to the Community Appearance Board on February 16, 2011. He stated that City staff was waiting for the second submittal of the project site plan. He noted that the major issues were already addressed. Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Bea McNeely to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. Approved on this 23 TA day of AR (-1 14 12011. X-lav't, Aam CLA Lama4ussell, Chairperson Susan L. Chapman, Secretary