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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on March 23, 2005, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Board Chairperson Bea McNeely called the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Bea McNeely Chairperson
Leo Nicholas Vice Chairperson
Lamar Russell
John Fredrickson
Alice Filteau 1st Alternate
Donald Dunn 2nd Alternate
MEMBERS ABSENT
Walter Schoenfeld
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman Board Secretary
Todd Peetz City Planner
Anthony Garganese City Attorney
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by City Attorney Garganese.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 9, 2005 (Workshop Meeting and Regular Meeting).
Motion by Alice Filteau, seconded by Leo Nicholas to approve the meeting minutes of March 9, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Preliminary Re-Plat Approval - (Casa Bonita) - Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Replat of the North 100 Feet of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Avon by the Sea Subdivision -
Nancy Murray, Property Owner.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that this property is located on the S.E. corner of Washington and N. Atlantic Avenues and this is the same project that just received a granted special
exception for four townhouse units. Ron Wollum, representative for the property owner, testified that this preliminary replat was for the four townhouse units. He advised that the
oak trees that were discussed during the special exception proceedings should not need to be removed, however if it is necessary to remove them he would plant hardwood trees of the same
dbh. The Board members reviewed the preliminary replat.
Motion by Leo Nicholas, seconded by Lamar Russell to approve the preliminary replat for Casa Bonita. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
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3. Discussion Re: Density - Todd Peetz, City Planner.
Todd Peetz, City Planner provided a report of the density of approved projects within the past 3-4 years. He explained that the table showed a compilation of acreage, number of units,
and density of recently approved site plans. The average density is 10.658; and a two-unit townhouse development has a density of 13.9 units per acre. He noted that the majority of
the projects are between 8-12 units per acre. Lamar Russell gave a tutorial on Amendments 10 and 14 of the United States Constitution. Discussion followed regarding existing residential
density and traffic congestion. Following a lengthy discussion, the Board concluded that they would be in favor of reducing residential density for the following reasons: traffic congestion;
coastal high hazard; hurricane evacuation; impact on parks and greenway; impact on sewer, water, and drainage; and overcrowding schools.
Motion by Bea McNeely, seconded by John Fredrickson, to recommend that City Council conduct a study to gather statistics and data for the purpose of modifying the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan to lower the land use density. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION
1. Discussion Re: The Recommended Approval of the Proposed Ordinance Re: Special Exception Requirements for Minimum Lot Sizes and Distances for Vehicle Rentals and Sales.
Board Member, Donald Dunn, questioned why the City Council did not take a vote on the proposed ordinance. The Board questioned why it was disregarded after all their time and effort.
They agreed that they deserve an explanation from City Council. The Board further questioned what happens now with the special exception request for outside display, sales, and rentals.
The Board directed City Attorney, Anthony Garganese to look into it.
2. Discussion Re: Proposed Ordinance to Amend Chapter 102
City Attorney, Anthony Garganese briefed the Board on the updated changes. Following discussion, the Board concurred with the proposed ordinance for 1st reading at the next City Council
meeting.
There being no further business for the Board to consider the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Bea McNeely, Chairperson
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Susan L. Chapman, Board Secretary