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.
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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
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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
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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