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Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2007
A Meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Board of Adjustment was held on February 12,
`- 2007 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Connie
McKone, Vice Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The Secretary
called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Constance McKone
Paula Collins
Jack Childs
Vice Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Earl McMillin
Robert Laws
Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT
Duree Alexander
Todd Peetz
Kate Latorre
Bea McNeely
Robert Hoog
Recording Secretary
City Planner
Assistant City Attorney
Ex- Officio Member
Mayor Pro Tern
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to Approve the Meeting Minutes of January 29 2007.
Motion by Paula Collins, seconded by Jack Childs, to approve the meeting minutes of
January 29, 2007, with the correction that Jack Childs is changed from an alternate to a
regular member. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Special Exceptio Request No. 07 -03 to Allow a Vehicle Rental
Facility in the _C- 1_Zoning District (7510 N. Atlantic Avenue) Section 23
Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision - David
Kabboord, Petitioner.
David Kabboord, Petitioner, testified that the property address was changed at the
request of the fire department to 201 Polk Avenue because there is no access on N.
Atlantic Avenue. He gave an overview of the property history, and noted that he
purchased the property in 1995. Mr. Kabboord explained that the property was granted
a special exception for Vehicle rentals in 1998, and the property was granted another
special exception for an animal clinic in 2005.
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Mr. Kabboord advised that he was requesting a new special exception for vehicle rentals
because the animal clinic was moving to a new location. He explained that he
redesigned the parking to accommodate the required number of parking spaces. He
noted that no major changes would be made to the building. He advised that the hours
of operation would be 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; there will be a key drop -box for vehicles
returned after 7:00 p.m.; there would be no auto sales; no repairs; and only washing of
the vehicles; all water and soap would remain on the property. Discussion followed
regarding washing of the vehicles and water runoff.
Connie McKone, Vice Chairperson, noted that the property consisted of more than one
lot. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the property owner must obtain a Unity of
Title for the entire property included with this special exception.
Connie McKone, Vice Chairperson, read letters received from residents. Mr. Kabboord
contended that the proposed vehicle rental facility would not increase traffic more than
the present use. Discussion followed.
Craig Stewart, citizen, commented that the proposed business would not create a traffic
problem, and the vehicle rental facility would be a good business for the City.
Discussion was held regarding tree limb trimming. Mr. Kabboord agreed to maintain the
tree limbs to a minimum of 13 ft. as requested by the fire department. Discussion
- ' followed regarding vehicle washing and runoff.
Motion by Jack Childs, seconded by Paula Collins, to grant Special Exception Request
No. 07 -03, with the following conditions:
Vehicle repairs are prohibited.
2. Vehicle sales are prohibited.
3. There shall be no excessive amounts of debris or trash.
4. Vehicle parking shall be limited to 34 vehicles, including employee
parking.
5. Vehicle washing and water runoff shall be contained on site.
6. Trees limbs shall be cut and maintained at a minimum of 13 ft. 6 in. of
vertical clearance.
7. The property owner shall obtain a recorded Unity of Title prior to the
occupational license being issued to the business.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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3. Motion Re: Time Extension Req uest for Granted Special Exception No. 05 -14 to
Allow Residential Use in the C -1 Zoning District, Section 14 Township 24 South
Range 37 East, Part of Lots A & B, also known as 24- 37- 14- 28.00000.00OOA.10
A.25, A.26, and A.27 - Teutons Subdivision - (Oak Lane) - Craig and Mary
Stewart. Petitioners.
Craig Stewart, Petitioner, explained that he has not been able to proceed with
construction of the proposed single family homes. He respectfully requested that the
Board grant him an extension so he can move forward with the project.
Connie McKone, Vice Chairperson, advised that the special exception granted in 2006
was for ten duplexes. Mr. Stewart responded that he prefers to build his own home
there because there are no real estate sales going on now and it would be unrealistic to
build 10 duplexes with the market the way it is.
Discussion was held regarding plans for paving Oak Lane. Mr. Stewart advised that the
City planned to pave the road when several other roads are paved to be cost effective.
Motion by Paula Collins, seconded by Jack Childs, to approve the time extension
request for granted Special Exception Request No. 05 -14. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Approved this e day of C14I 1 2007.
Constance B. McKone, Vice Chairperson
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