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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-16-2002CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SEPTEI1✓1BER 16 2002 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on September 16, 2002 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 Chairperson Randy Camomilli Vice Chairperson Karen Hayes Burt Bruns Paul Hurley OTHERS PRESENT Thomas Bubb Building Inspector/Plans Examiner J ey Buak Assistant Cloy Attorney Susan Chapman Board Secretary NEW BUSINESS Approval of Meeting Minutes: August 26, 2002 Motion by Mr. Camomilli, seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve the meeting minutes of August 26, 2002 as submitted. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Buak. Request No. 02 -30 - Fence - 505 Jefferson Avenue - East Coast Fence Applicant The Board members reviewed the information provided by the applicant. The Board members noted that the submittal did not include photographs of the site and setting. Ms. Loretta Anderson, East Coast Fence & Guardrail testified that the proposed fence was white, pvc, colonial style, 4 ft. high, custom built fence that would require no maintenance and had a life time warranty. Ms. Anderson gave a description of the single family home and noted that the landscaping consisted of mature trees. Following discussion the Board members agreed that the fence would be attractive along Rosalind Avenue and would compliment any home. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hurley to approve Request No. 02 -30 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Request No. 02 -32 -Sign - 7801 N. Atlantic Avenue - Bruce Van Went. Apmlicant. The representative for East Coast Sign Co. advised that new signs would be installed for the new Wachovia Bank. The signs included the heading of the ATM, a small sign at the drive -thru, (3) illuminated directional signs; and a new pole sign which would be shorter than the existing sign, and would have a silver pole. Assistant City Attorney Bauk advised that the City code requires that signs be removed if a business has been closed for a period more than six consecutive months. Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes September 16, 2002 Page 2 Motion by Mr. Bruns, seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve Request No. 02 -32 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Request No. 02 -34 - Single Family Residence - Washington Avenue - Kimberly May, Applicant Mr. Harry Carswell, general contractor for the applicant, testified that the lot for this single family residence had been cleared, the color of the building would be Awesome Violet stucco with Alabaster for the trim, railings, and garage doors, the shingles would be fiberglass weathered wood asphalt shingles. He further testified that the living area would be 1,600 sq. ft. and 2,500 under roof. The Board members agreed that the color was unusual for surrounding areas. Ms. May noted that the color was lighter than the homes in the Avon -by- the -Sea area south of the city limits. Mr. Carswell advised that he had a general landscape concept that has not been finalized. He noted that shrubs would be planted below window height. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to approve Request No. 02 -34 as shown. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Request No. 02 -24 - Sign - 7000/7002 N. Atlantic Avenue - William D Harrell Applicant (Postponed at Previous Meeting). Mr. Ballard Beasley, advised that he would be representing the property owner and his tenant, William Harrell. He testified that the sign had been rebuilt twice since originally built in the 1960s; the tenant painted the sign bright yellow; along with the back of the building which was fine with him. Mr. Tom Bubb, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner testified that the applicant also wanted to paint a sign on the back wall of the building over the bright yellow however, information has not been provided. Mr. Bubb advised that this request should have come before the Board for consider prior to the applicant making the modification to the sign and wall. Chairperson Bowman noted that the wall has a visual impact. Mr. Bruns noted that the applicant was not present at the previous meeting and was not at this meeting. Mr. Beasley advised that his tenant told him about the meeting around noon on this meeting date. Ms. Hayes noted that the neighboring tenant (Kenny Lee's Appliances) had modified his sign to blend with the building. Following discussion, the Board members agreed that the sign and wall were not harmonious with the building and there was no attempt to make them attractive. Motion by Mr. Bruns, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to Deny Request No. 02 -24 due to the following findings of fact: The color of the sign and building wall are not harmonious with the building, surrounding area or cultural character of the community. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. The Board members clarified for Mr. Beasley that the sign and end wall of the building should be modified to be in harmony with the rest of the building and surroundings, after approval from the Board. The Board members appreciated the business being in the city. Mr. Bubb requested that the wall sign be submitted for the Board's consideration at the same time the Board reviews a new request for the sign and wall. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. Walter Bowman, Chairperson Susan Chapman, Board Secr tary