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Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2005
A Meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Board of Adjustment was held on October 27,
2005 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Robert Laws,
Acting Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. The Board Secretary called
the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Robert Laws
Constance McKone
Paula Collins
OTHERS PRESENT:
Susan Chapman Board Secretary
Todd Peetz City Planner
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
Robert Hoog Mayor Pro Tern
Bea McNeely Ex-Officio Member
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion to Approve the Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2005.
Motion by Connie McKone, seconded by Paula Collins, to approve the meeting minutes
of August 29, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Special Exception Request No. 05-08 to Allow a Veterinary Clinic in the C-1
Zoning District, Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lots 1, 2, 9 &
10, Block 36, Avon by the Sea Subdivision - Christine Storts, Petitioner.
Dr. Christine Storts, Petitioner, testified that she has an existing veterinary clinic; the City
has grown; her business has expanded; she needs more room; her lease expires next
year at the current location; the property next door is perfect for her business expansion;
the lot is heavily wooded, and she will maintain as many trees as possible; no floor plan
has been created at this point; she plans to have a sanctuary, and dog walk area; there
will be no boarding; she is waiting for approval of her request for a special exception
before hiring an architect to design the building. She advised that there is only one Oak
tree that will have to be mitigated.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, verified that this request met the minimum parking
requirements, as per the submitted conceptual plan. He advised that the buffering
requirements will be addressed during the site plan review process. He noted that he
reviewed the special exception criteria worksheet and verified that the request meets all
requirements of the City code for the use with a granted special exception.
Motion by Connie McKone, seconded by Paula Collins to grant Special Exception
Request No. 05-08 with the condition that there is proper buffering between the facility
and adjacent residential area. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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3. Special Exception Request No. 05-09 to Allow a Restaurant to Serve Beer &
Wine at (7802 N. Atlantic Avenue - LaFiesta Restaurant), Section 23, Township
24 South, Ranqe 37 East, Lots 9, 10 & 11, Block 25, Avon by the Sea
Subdivision -Alice Fusillo, Petitioner.
Alice Fusillo, Petitioner, testified that the restaurant opened on September 1, 2005; this
was a family restaurant; and she was requesting a special exception to serve beer and
wine to her patrons to enhance her business. Paula Collins, stated that the previous
restaurant had a beer and wine license, which set precedent for the location. Todd
Peetz, City Planner, advised that the previous special exception had expired. He
verified that the request meets all applicable City requirements.
Motion by Paula Collins, seconded by Connie McKone, to grant Special Exception
Request No. 05-09. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
4. Special Exception Request No. 05-10 to Allow a Vehicle Rental Facility in the C-1
Zoning District, (Property is Located Just North of Residence Inn and South of
Country Inn), Section-15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Part of Parcel 25.0
-William Stephenson, Petitioner.
William Stephenson, Petitioner, testified that this request was for a vehicle rental facility;
the property would share access with the Residence Inn and the parcel immediately to
the South; the property was slightly over one acre; and the use would be an asset to the
community.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, verified that all applicable City codes have been met with this
request.
Motion by Connie McKone, seconded by Paula Collins to grant Special Exception
Request No. 05-10. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
5. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Robert Laws announced that he would not accept any nomination for Chairperson.
Paula Collins nominated Connie McKone for Chairperson. Connie McKone accepted
the nomination. Vote on the nomination carried unanimously.
Robert Laws nominated Paula Collins for Vice Chairperson. Paula Collins accepted the
nomination. Vote on the nomination carried unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Approved this iday of , 2005.
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Constance B. McKone, Chairperson
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Susan L. Chapman, Boars Secretary