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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-16-2000CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OCTOBER 16, 2000 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on October 16, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT: Walter Bowman Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Randy Camomilli MEMBERS ABSENT: Nadena Easler Chairperson Alice Nielsen OTHERS PRESENT: Mark McQuagge Assistant City Attorney Morris Reid Building Official Susan Chapman Secretary to the Board Attorney McQuagge swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: October 2, 2000. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to approve the meetings of October 2, 2000 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 00-44 — Mark and Alice Filteau (Fence and Arbor Entry) - 8112/8114 Presidential Court, Mark and Alice Filteau Property Owners The Board members reviewed color pictures of the proposed arbor and property. Mrs. Filteau verified that the fence would be 42 inches high, wood picket, and installed around the perimeter of the property. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve Request No. 00-44 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting October 16, 2000 Page 2 3. Request No. 00 -45, Subway Restaurant (Wall Siqns) - 8699 Astronaut Boulevard, Suite 1, Warren Mattingly United Signs of Florida Applicant The Board members reviewed photographs of the proposed signs and existing building. The Building Official explained that the wall signs would be located on the south side and front of the building. The signs were the same type as Kelsey's Restaurant, except for the color, which would be the same as Subway Corporate. colors. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to approve Request No. 00 -45 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Request No. 00 -46 - Puerto Del Rio Condominiums (Temporary Pole Sign), Part of Parcel 750 Danny Ringdahl Property Owner. The Board members reviewed a color schematic of the temporary ground sign. The Building Official explained that the sign would need to be engineered to withstand wind load requirements. Mr. Ed Maury representative for the property owner, explained that the developer would be working with the City regarding an access road, Phase I would include five- (5) story condominium buildings directly on the river, just north of the City park, projected start date was April 1st, 2000. He explained that the 4X8 ft. sign would be finished on both sides with vinyl over pressure treated form board, vinyl cladding on both sides, 4X4 pressure treated posts, tops would be cut and decorated with white banding. Discussion followed regarding where the sign would be placed upon the property. Motion by Mr. Camomilli, seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve Request No. 00-46 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION 1. Discussion Re: Reducing Application Fees. The Board members reviewed the adopted Resolution that reduced the application fees. Attorney McQuagge explained that the only change from the Board's recommendation to Council was that the application fee for residential fences was reduced from $35.00 (as proposed) to $0. After an ensuing discussion, Attorney McQuagge agreed to research information pertaining to constitutional rights for fees established for residential versus commercial. The Board members agreed that a fee should be required. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to postpone and reschedule this agenda item for November 20th, 2000. Motion carried unanimously. City of Cape Canaveral, Florida Community Appearance Board Meeting October 16, 2000 Page 3 Mayor Randels voiced his concern regarding scheduling of meetings with no quorum. The Board members responded that special meetings have been scheduled to accommodate applicants, and the City needed to find more members to serve on the Board. Mayor Randels inquired if the Board wished to establish guidelines. The Board members responded that they trusted the Building Official's judgment, and advised that the Building Official contacts the Board Chairperson if he has a concern with interpretation. Mr. Reid explained that any structure having a visual impact to neighboring properties needed to have the Board's approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Discussion was held regarding the established time frame for submittals. The Board Secretary explained that the Agenda was required to be published one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Staff needed time to ensure that the application submittals were complete prior to scheduling the request. Mrs. Chapman noted that the Board meets the 1 st and 3rd Mondays of each month and therefore, the agendas are published on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Brief discussion was held regarding special meetings pertaining to the A1A corridor project. There being no further business, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:05 P.M. ( Signature ) Walter Bowman, Vice Chairperson ( Signature ) Susan Chapman, Board Secretary