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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-07-2000CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2000 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on February 7, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Nadena Easler, Chairperson Walter Bowman, Vice Chairperson Alice Nielsen MEMBERS ABSENT: Karen Hayes Eddie Hall OTHERS PRESENT Kohn Bennett, City Attorney Dennis Franklin, C.B.O., Building Official Morris Reid, Building Inspector/ Plans Examiner Susan Stills, Assistant City Clerk Burt Bruns, Council Member APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve the meeting minutes of August 16, 1999 and January 24, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. Attorney Bennett stated that the application involving Mr. Bowman would need to be tabled since there is an apparent Conflict of Interest due to his participation on the application. Attorney Bennett swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request No. 00 -03 — Flores Ocean Suites (443 Johnson Avenue) — Perimeter Wall. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting February 7, 2000 Page 2 Mr. Richard Keller appealed to the Board in the interest of hearing the Request No. 00 -03. He suggested that Mr. Bowman not be named as the record engineer. Mr. Bowman was asked to perform the drawings in the record engineer's absence. Mr. Bowman stated that the developer's record engineer was busy at the time in question whereby he was asked to perform the drawings. Attorney Bennett emphasized that if there is a clear Conflict of Interest then Mr. Bowman will need to remove himself from voting and file the required form with the Clerk's office. He also stated that three affirmative votes were necessary to approve the application and there are only three members present. Mr. Bruns queried if a permit was applied for to construct said perimeter wall. Mr. Reid stated that no permit was applied for at this time. The Board checked the calendar for another date and time to hear the application. Attorney Bennett reminded the Board that no application could be tabled more than twice. The application was tabled until Tuesday, February 15 at 6 P.M. 2. Request No. 00 -04 — Gabriel's -by- the -Sea (500 Block of Jackson Avenue) Two -Unit Townhouse Building Mr. Jim Houston represented the application. The Board reviewed the orientation photos. He noted that some of the palms will remain, however landscaping is minimal. Mr. Bowman noted the bay windows. Ms. Easler inquired about the colors. Mr. Houston submitted color renditions. He stated the basic body color is called "Cocoa Beach" and he would use Simplank on the bay windows. The tile color is taupe. Mr. Houston reviewed various possible color combinations with the Board. Mr. Houston affirmed Ms. Nielsen's question that the balcony is wooden. Mr. Bowman queried about the lot coverage. Mr. Reid referenced the City code and stated that in R -3 zoning 40% is allowed. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve the application as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Request No. 00 -05 — Bayside Townhomes (Corner of W. Central and Tower Boulevards) Three -Unit Townhouse Building. Mr. Bill Young represented the application. Mr. Young stated that the project is a 21 -unit town -home project behind the Radisson Hotel and presented the site plan to outline the details. Mr. Bowman asked if the town -homes would be constructed one building at a time. Mr. Young responded that he would build according to demand. Mr. Franklin asked if any of the buildings had a reversed floor plan? Mr. Young responded that each building has the same "footprint." Mr. Bowman noted an opposite building on the site plan. Mr. Young responded that that was City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting February 7, 2000 Page 3 inadvertently done, however the drawing will stay the same to maintain the flow. Mr. Young presented a color rendition and submitted the body color of "Navajo White." He submitted the roof color of "Terra Cotta Blend." Ms. Nielsen asked how many colors were anticipated for the project as a whole. Mr. Young responded that five sets would be used for the entire project. Mr. Bowman suggested one color scheme throughout the project. Mr. Young stated that continuity would prevail through the signage and other amenities. Mr. Young noted that the garage doors are raised -panel and that some units have large courtyards. Ms. Easler queried about the gate color. Mr. Young responded that the gates would be white. Mr. Young stated that the first building would be the prototype. Ms. Nielsen queried about landscaping. Mr. Young referenced his landscaping plan. Mr. Young outlined the intended landscaping. Ms. Easler asked if the application would be approved with "Weeping Willow" trees around the retention pond. Mr. Young affirmed. Ms. Nielsen queried about the sidewalks and accent paving. Mr. Young stated that he would use block pavers sporadically throughout the project. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve the application as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Ms. Easler reported that she met with the Mr. Franklin, Building Official, regarding Board procedural matters. The Board members commended Mr. Reid on his effort in preparing Board materials for the meeting. There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, CHAIRPERSON Susan Stills, SECRETARY City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting February 7, 2000 Page 3 inadvertently done, however the drawing will stay the same to maintain the flow. Mr. Young presented a color rendition and submitted the body color of "Navajo White." He submitted the roof color of "Terra Cotta Blend." Ms. Nielsen asked how many colors were anticipated for the project as a whole. Mr. Young responded that five sets would be used for the entire project. Mr. Bowman suggested one color scheme throughout the project. Mr. Young stated that continuity would prevail through the signage and other amenities. Mr. Young noted that the garage doors are raised-panel and that some units have large courtyards. Ms. Easler queried about the gate color. Mr. Young responded that the gates would be white. Mr. Young stated that the first building would be the prototype. Ms. Nielsen queried about landscaping. Mr. Young referenced his landscaping plan. Mr. Young outlined the intended landscaping. Ms. Easler asked if the application would be approved with "Weeping Willow" trees around the retention pond. Mr. Young affirmed. Ms. Nielsen queried about the sidewalks and accent paving. Mr. Young stated that he would use block pavers sporadically throughout the project. A motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to approve the application as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Ms. Easler reported that she met with the Mr. Franklin, Building Official, regarding Board procedural matters. The Board members commended Mr. Reid on his effort in preparing Board materials for the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Bowman and seconded by Ms. Nielsen to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. ( Signature ) Nadena Easler, CHAIRPERSON ( Signature ) Susan Stills, SECRETARY