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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11-21-2005CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CONINRJNITY APPEARANCE s ° s It NOVEMBER 2005 f A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on November 21- 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, I I I Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to Order by Chairperson Wasserman at 7:00 p.m. The Recording Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Randy Wasserman Andrea Schaffner Connie Trautman Walter Bowman Lisa Moore OTHERSPRESENT Virginia Haas Kate Latorre Todd Morley Chairperson I" Alternate Vice Chairperson Recording Secretary Assistant City Attorney Building Official Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney, swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 7, 2005 A motion was made by Andrea Schaffner and seconded by Connie Trautman to approve the meeting minutes of November 7, 2005, with noted corrections on page two. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Request No. 05 -69 — Sign (Lemerise Cooling, & Heating,, Inc.) — 6115 N. Atlantic Ave. — Go Signs, Applicant. A motion was made by Andrea Schaffner and seconded by Connie Trautman to approve request no. 05 -69. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Request No. 05 -70 — Fence — 160 Polk Ave. — Meg Jones_ Applicant. Megan Jones, 160 Polk Ave, presented the submittal and photos for the proposed fence. Ms. Jones noted that the fence was located across the front southwest side of the property Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes November 21, 2005 Page 2 of 3 and had been installed without a permit. Ms. Jones stated that the fence located on the southeast corner had been removed due to encroachment on the property owners to the right. A motion was made by Connie Trautman and seconded by Andrea Schaffner to approve request no. 05 -70. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Request No. 05 -71 — Office Building — 8910 Astronaut Blvd. — AJT. LTD, Applicant. Mitch Spivey, AJT and Associates, reviewed the submittal package noting that the proposed building had been approved previously by the Community Appearance Board however was not built within the permitted time. Mr_ Spivey testified that the office building would match the existing AJT building to include grey exterior with salmon/coral accent squares. Mr. Wasserman questioned the placement of the HVAC units. Mr. Spivey replied that there will be a mechanical house located on the roof A motion was made by Andrea Schaffner and seconded by Connie Trautman to approve request no. 05-71 - Lotion carried unanimously. Request No. 05 -72 — Sign (Palate Pleasers) — 8177 N. Atlantic Ave. — John Pollei, Applicant. John Pollei, Palate Pleasers, presented the submittal and photos for the proposed sign. He explained that the existing dilapidated sign would be repaired and replaced. The illuminated sign would contain maroon and blue colored vinyl material. A motion was made by Connie Trautman and seconded by Andrea Schaffner to approve request no. 05 -72. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Request No. 05 -73 — Sign ftsidence Inn) — 8959 Astronaut Blvd. - Cummings Inc., Applicant. Pat Looney, General Manager of the Residence Inn, presented the submittals and photos for the proposed sign. Mrs. Schaffner voiced concern regarding the width of the proposed island and traffic concerns. Mr. Looney responded to Ms. Trautman that the sign did not currently include any landscaping. Mr. Looney explained that the median is 5 feet wide and the sign cladding is 18 -20 feet. The sign colors are standard Marriott/Residence Inn colors. Mr. Todd Morley, Building Official, explained that Mr. Looney was asked to move the sign back 10 feet and to not include shrubbery which would possibly violate the visibility code. There was additional discussion on landscaping. A motion was made by Andrea Schaffner and seconded by Connie Trautman to approve request no. 05 -73 to include low plant landscaping deemed acceptable by the visibility code. Motion carried unanimously_ Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes November 21, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Discussion: Mrs. Schaffner requested that the Building Official comment on code requirements for submitting application pictures. Mr. Morley noted that one code section requires submittal of pictures with the application while another section of the code states that photos may be submitted at the time of the meeting. Mr. Morley asked for direction from the board and noted some options available. Mr. Wasserman thanked Mr. Morley for attending the meeting and expressed support in using digital media as well as approaching a sensible package requirement. Mr. Wasserman added that the applicant should not feel a burden; however the more information provided the better chance for a positive outcome. Mrs. Schaffner noted that the more prepared the board is by the submittal packet, the easier decisions can be made. Mrs. Schaffner gave the example of Go Signs as a complete and easy to read package. Mrs. Schaffner expressed support regarding the use of digital photos. The Board noted that a request could be tabled should it not contain adequate information. Mr. Morley asked about the board utilizing digital agenda packets and their willingness to use this media. Mr. Morley explained that the City Council currently employs digital agenda packets and the City could provide laptops. Chairperson Wasserman noted that this item could be discussed when the full board is present. Mrs. Schaffner stated that she would like to see applicants encouraged to submit photos as soon as possible. Assistant City Attorney Latorre clarified that the code section is clear regarding submittal of photos and that the application language could be changed. Mr. Morley asked for suggestions and changes to the current Community Appearance Board application. Mrs. Schaffner requested that the application be e- mailed to board members for review. Chairperson Wasserman reviewed resolution 2005 -38 relating to the code of conduct for City Council and Board Members. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7.45 P.M. Approved on this S day of cb�" , 2005. tZ 6A� W /l S `arm 1 ---- Randy W sserman Chairperson Virginia Haas, Recording Secretary