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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-07-2002CITY OFCrsrn r�VAJr,r COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OCTOBER 7, 2002 MINUTES A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on October 7, 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 Randy Camomilli Karen Hayes Burt Bruns Paul Hurley OTHERS PRESENT Thomas Bubb Jeffrey Buak Susan Chapman NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Vice Chairperson Buiidirig Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Assistant City Attorney Board Secretary Approval of Meeting Minutes: September 23 2002 Motion by Mr. Bruns, seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve the meeting minutes of September 23, 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 -35- Sign - 212 & 220 Lincoln Avenue (Polaris Apartments) Wavfast Sia_ns Applicant. The Board members reviewed the application and exhibits. Mr. Ed Mowrey, Wayfast Signs, testified that a sign would be attached at each end of the two buildings. He showed the Board members the sign and explained the materials used to make the sign. He showed a sample of the lettering and explained that the letters would be Sea foam Green to match the existing building trim, the letters would be attached by a clear silicone that has been tested to withstand 150 mph wind loads. The Board members reviewed color photographs of the property. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Bruns, seconded by Ms. Hayes to approve Request No. 02 -35 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes October 7, 2002 Pages 2 Request No. 02 -36 - Fence - 112 Pierce Avenue - Robert Pittenger. Applicant Mrs. Andrea Pittenger, property owner testified that the proposed fence was a board on board pressure treated wood fence. The Board reviewed property survey and photographs. The fence would replace the existing chain link fence and would be placed even with the neighboring properties. The fence would also have a gradual incline from 4 ft. to 6 ft. Motion by Mr. Bruns, seconded by Mr. Camomilli to approve Request No. 02 -36 as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Request No. 02 -37 - Sign - 8501 Astronaut Boulevard - Kendal Sign Applicant Mr. Dan Witten, Kendal Signs, testified that the existing wall signs would be removed. He advised that this application includes a new vinyl sign on the existing pylon sign, and two wall signs. The signs would have a white background. The two wall signs were 20 sq. ft. each. The Board members reviewed the exhil - Its and suggested that the two wall signs be separated. Motion by Ms. Haves, seconded by Mr. Godfrey to approve Request No. 02 -37 as shown. with a white background, and the suggestion that the two wall signs be separated. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Jeffrey Buak, Assistant City Attorney, gave a brief summary regarding regulating the color of buildings. He explained that a municipality may regulate the color of buildings and structures. He suggested that any regulation of color for buildings and structures should contain a choice or array of colors, from which the property owner may choose. He advised that any such regulation should define clearly its scope. He suggested that the city may want to engage the services of a planning firm to survey the city and provide a recommendation for the Community Appearance Board's recommendation and the City Council's consideration of approval. He advised that some jurisdictions use regulations such as: the color must be achromatic, earth -toned or pastel; or the colors shall be subtle and harmonious with the landscaping and adjacent buildings, bright or brilliant colors shall be used for accent only. Discussion followed. Following discussion, by consensus, the Board members requested that this issue be listed on the next agenda as a discussion item. The Board further agreed that the City Council should make funds available to hire the City Planner to make suggestions and recommendations to the Board. Mr. David Harrell, Marketing Corporation, 7000/7002 N. Atlantic Avenue, advised that he painted the end of the building and the sign bright yellow, the color was the same color as a lot of businesses to the south. The Board members informed Mr. Harrell that the businesses he was referring to were outside of the city. The Board members informed Mr. Harrell that the sign and the end of the building need to be in harmony and similar to the rest of the building. They further informed Mr. Harrell that his application was denied at the previous meeting and he needed to reapply to the Board for any further consideration. The Board cautioned Mr. Harrell not to make any additional changes until he submits a new application and the Board reviews and approves the submittal. Mr. Bubb advised that the application and appropriate documents needed to be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting. Ms. Hayes suggested that Mr. Harrell consider creative 3- dimensional art-work. Mr. Bruns suggested that his sign company may want to check with the building department prior to making an additional submittal. Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes October 7, 2002 Page 3 The Board members inquired about the status of Mr. Hardick's building on North Atlantic Avenue that was posted "Unsafe for Occupancy" by the Building Official. Mr. Bubb responded that the department was waiting for an engineering report from the property owner. Mr. Bruns advised that the volunteers had cleaned -up the property as a volunteer project and noted that the property is not being maintained. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Walter Bowman, Chairperson// Susan Chapman, Board Secretary