HomeMy WebLinkAboutP & Z Meeting Minutes - November 9, 2011PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2011
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on November 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
John Fredrickson
Harry Pearson
MEMBERS ABSENT
Donald Dunn
Ron Friedman
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Kate Latorre
Barry Brown
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson
1 st Alternate
Secretary
Assistant City Attorney
Planning & Development Director
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 27, 2011, August 24, 2011, September 28, 2011 and
October 26, 2011.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by John Fredrickson to approve the meeting minutes of
July 27, 2011, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Harry Pearson to approve the meeting minutes of
August 24, 2011, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Harry Pearson to approve the meeting minutes of
September 28, 2011, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by John Fredrickson to approve the meeting minutes of
October 26, 2011, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Recommendation to City Council Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 13-2011 Amending the
City Code to Reorganize and Streamline the Development Approval Process and to
Modify the Composition and Duties of Certain Advisory Boards.
Barry Brown, Planning & Development Director, gave a brief introduction and summary of
Staffs recommendation to streamline the development approval process. The Board members
reviewed and discussed the detailed Staff report and proposed ordinance. Following
discussion, the Board suggested that Staff research other city's requirements for board member
qualifications to include: non-resident, non -registered voter, and non -property owner.
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Barry Brown advised that Staff was recommending a change to the proposed language on page
17 of the proposed ordinance, Section 110-2, Submittal and review required should read as
follows: "Under this chapter, site plan submittal and staff review shall be required for all
development and redevelopment projects, except residential structures consisting of one,
two, or three units, or alterations thereto, and minor commercial improvements. Further,
site plan submittal and planning and zoning board review is required for the following.... After a
brief discussion the Board agreed with the amended language. Barry Brown announced that
the first reading of the proposed ordinance would be held at the next City Council meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by John Fredrickson to recommend approval of the
proposed ordinance with the inclusion of the amended language presented by Staff, and
suggested research to review other city's ordinances pertaining to board member qualifications.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
3. Discussion Re: Amending City Code Section 110-171 Relating to Alcoholic Beverages
and Special Exceptions.
Chairperson Russell gave a brief summary of the agenda item. He explained that in years past
the City had a large number of bars and clubs. Because of growing public safety concerns,
heightened crime, and the use conflicting with the residential nature of the City, the Code was
revised. The Code changes included: minimum separation distances, minimum seating
requirements, and other provisions. The code provisions were successful in achieving the
desired outcome.
Barry Brown advised that the nature of the restaurant business, the overall economy, the cost of
land, and the demand for certain services have all changed. He explained that the citizens want
more restaurants and the Code, as presently written, either prevents them from locating to the
City or causes significant delays in permitting, along with unnecessary costs in staff time and
board meetings. Staff is proposing to revise the Code to expedite permitting of restaurants
while continuing to provide necessary reviews and enforcement of regulations. He outlined
each proposal and welcomed comments from the Board as the City endeavors to improve the
Code and accommodate preferred uses.
Following review and discussion of Staffs proposed Code amendments, the Board members
agreed that the City can prevent a restaurant from turning into a bar by defining bars, lounges,
and restaurants; relax or eliminate minimum seating requirements; and researching the State
requirements for various types of liquor licenses. The Board suggested that Staff research
other city's requirements and then determine what would be best for Cape Canaveral.
Research should include: minimum seating; definitions of bars, lounges, and restaurants; uses
allowed by special exception or principal use; distance requirement(s) from schools, churches,
and playgrounds; distance requirements from another establishment serving alcohol; and
minimum building square footage. Barry Brown thanked the Board members for their comments
and suggestions. He advised that Staff would perform the suggested research and report back
to the Board with its findings and possibly a proposed ordinance.
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OPEN DISCUSSION:
Barry Brown announced that the Board's next meeting scheduled on November 23'd will be
cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Board's next meeting will be held on December
14th
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by John Fredrickson to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Approved on this day of , 2011.
Lamar Russell, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary