HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-03-2005CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
JANUARY 03, 2005
MINUTES
A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on
January 03, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,
Florida. The meeting was called to Order by Chairperson Hayes at 7:00 p.m. The
Recording Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Karen Hayes
Burt Bruns
Walter Bowman
Randy Camomilli
Lisa Moore
Connie Trautman
MEMBERS ABSENT
Randy Wasserman
OTHERS PRESENT
Joy Daine
Kate Latorre
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
1 st Alternate
2nd Alternate
Recording Secretary
Assistant City Attorney
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request No. 04 -58 — Office Building - Astronaut Blvd. — Greene International
Development Corp., Applicant.
Martin Greene, applicant, addressed the Board regarding his request to build an office
building located on Astronaut Blvd. Mr. Greene presented a model of the building and
described the location and design. Mr. Greene stated that the building is all green glass.
Ms. Moore asked if the shade of green on the model would be the same as the glass. Mr.
Greene stated that it would be very close to the light green shade. Mr. Camomilli asked if
there were any plans to put tall trees on the backside of the building. Mr. Greene stated
that he would be happy to provide more trees. The Board members reviewed submittal of
the proposed building. The Board complimented Mr. Greene on the look of the proposed
office building.
Motion by Mr. Camomilli, seconded by Mr. Bruns to approve Request No. 04 -58 with the
condition that the glass be a lighter green as shown on the model and that the white wall
have some architectural detail added to break up the monotony of the wall. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
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2. Request No. 04 -59 — Guard House — (Portside Villas) - Portside Avenue — Allen
Engineering, Inc., Applicant.
The Board members reviewed the submittal. John Wilt, representative for Allen
Engineering, addressed the Board regarding his request to build a guardhouse at Portside
Villas. Mr. Wilt presented colors for the Board to review. Mr. Camomilli stated that the
Board looks at the overall appearance of the project; while the guardhouse looks fine, the
landscape plan is lacking. Ms. Hayes stated that, according to the Code, they are not
required on small commercial projects to provide a landscape plan.
Motion by Mr. Camomilli, seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve Request No. 04 -59 with
the stipulation that the trim be in accordance with the existing buildings and recommends
landscaping be provided around the guardhouse and on either side of the driveway to
complement existing development. Mr. Bruns made an addendum to the motion to
recommend the addition of pavers for the driveway similar to the entrance at Village of
Seaport. Addendum seconded by Mr. Bowman. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
ATTORNEY REPORT
Sunshine Law Update.
Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Sunshine Law is a requirement that
all meetings be held in the public, all meetings are noticed to the public, and that minutes
be taken. This is applicable to elected Boards and appointed Boards equally. All
decisions must be made under the Sunshine Law. This is applicable any time two or more
people on the same Board come together to discuss an issue that is potentially coming
before the Board. It is best not to discuss an issue until the public meeting.
Ms. Latorre further stated that there are consequences for failing to comply; it is a 2nd
degree misdemeanor if you knowingly violate the law. It is punishable by a fine of up to
five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for up to sixty (60) days. Any action
taken outside the Sunshine Law can be considered null & void. Any correspondence or
e -mails regarding Board business is public record and open to inspection.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at, 7:43 P.M.
Approved on this of
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2005.
Katen Hayes
Chairperson
Recording Secretary