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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-27-2007 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 27, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on June 27, 2007, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Bea McNeely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Bea McNeely Chairperson Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson John Fredrickson Donald Dunn Ronald Friedman 2nd Alternate MEMBERS ABSENT Harry Pearson John Johanson 1st Alternate OTHERS PRESENT Rocky Randels Mayor Robert Hoog Mayor Pro Tern Shannon Roberts Council Member Bennett Boucher City Manager Anthony Garganese City Attorney Todd Peetz City Planner Susan Chapman Secretary NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 23, 2007. Motion by Bea McNeely, seconded by Lamar Russell, to approve the meeting minutes of May 23, 2007. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Recommendation to City Council Re: Mermaid Key North and South Site Plan - Martin Greene, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, reported that the applicant was proposing to build 140 condominium units (108 units on the north parcel and 32 units on the south parcel); and 25,776 sq. ft. of office, retail, and restaurant space, on two parcels, totaling approximately 11.11 acres; the maximum proposed height for the structures is 45 ft.; the site is located south of Thurm Blvd., and west of Astronaut Blvd. He gave statistics on the project impacts to public services and facilities s. including: parks, recreation, traffic, wastewater, water, solid waste, environmental, historical, archaeological, and population projections. s � 1 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes June 27, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Peetz noted that the submitted traffic study was reviewed by the city's traffic consultants, Luke Transportation. Ron Friedman advised that the City Planner j needed to change the level-of-service for traffic on A1A from level "A" to "D" in his written report. Mr. Peetz read the project comments from the city staff. The Board members reviewed the submitted Site Plan. Discussion followed. Martin Greene, Developer, advised that the project aesthetics were approved by the Community Appearance Board approximately three months ago; the project would be developed in four phases; the order of the phases would be dictated by the market; two buildings at a time would be constructed starting with buildings one and seven, as depicted on the site plan; landscaping would be completed during the first phase. Mr. Greene showed the Board members and audience colored architectural renderings of the entire proposed development. He noted that the project would be a gated community, with various access points; and the landscaping mitigation exceeded minimum city requirements. Discussion followed. During discussion, it was noted that the developer may need a Unity of Title Agreement to join the properties; and the city attorney advised that the sewer easements would need to be vacated and approved by the City. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn, to recommend approval of the Mermaid Key North and South Site Plan to City Council, with the following conditions: 1. The sewer line from the south commercial building needs an easement; and the sewer line needs to be relocated to save a 20" tree. 2. The lift station pump sequence shall be changed so an alarm is activated if the liquid level rises above the lead pump "on" level and before the liquid level reaches the lag pump "on" level. 3. The north and south fountain details shall be redesigned, because the present 18" dimensions are incorrect. 4. Provisions shall be made for recycling containers at each dumpster site 5. A lighting plan for the streets and sidewalks shall be submitted and approved by the city. I 6. A shared parking easement on the north parcel shall be approved by the City. 7. Cross access easements shall be provided on the north and south parcels. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. ® S Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes June 27, 2007 Page 3 3. Recommendation to City Council Re: Caribbean Vistas Site Plan - James E. Morgan, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, reported that the applicant was proposing to replat lots located at 420 Madison Avenue; the replat would result in four lots created out of the existing ones; all lots will front on Poinsetta Avenue; the property is located north of and adjacent to Madison Avenue, and east of and adjacent to Poinsetta Avenue. He gave statistics on the project impacts to public services and facilities including: parks, recreation, traffic, wastewater, water, solid waste, environmental, historical, archaeological, and population projections. He advised that staff reviewed the submitted Preliminary Replat and did not have any comments. The Board members reviewed the Preliminary Replat. Discussion followed regarding: drainage; a dry retention area; green space between th 9 rY g p the driveways; and soil around the trees. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by John Fredrickson, to recommend approval of the Caribbean Vistas Site Plan to City Council, with the following conditions: 1. Assure that the front sump is consistent with the water retention calculations. 2. Correct the site plan to show that the sidewalks are not a grassy area. 3. If dry detention is intended, then drainage engineering shall be provided; if "dry detention" is not intended, change the wording on the site plan to "retention area". 4. Re-examine the soil elevation around the trees on the east side. (The developer may need to hand grade around the trees). Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion Re: Evaluation and Appraisal Report - Section 1. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the issues to be discussed in Section 1 of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) include the data and analysis updates of the current Comprehensive Plan. He noted that the updates included new information to keep the plan current. The Board members reviewed Section 1. Discussion followed. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes June 27, 2007 Page 4 The Board members suggested that a summary explanation and background of the goals and objectives be written because they were vague; measurable objectives should be created; and concurrency for schools needed to be created and implemented starting next year. Discussion was held regarding traffic concurrency. Mr. Peetz advised that transportation on AlA was at 92% capacity. Various grammatical errors were brought to Mr. Peetz attention. Following discussion, Mr. Peetz welcomed any further comments from the Board. 5. Recommendation to City Council Re: Completed Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the goal was to send the completed Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Department of Community Affairs in August. Discussion was held regarding the objectives and policies being updated. Mr. Peetz advised that he would ask the City Manager to schedule workshops with the City Council to review the completed report. He recommended that the entire report be forwarded to City Council for review. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Bea McNeely, seconded by Donald Dunn, to recommend the review of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Bea ► - ' - -person usan L. Chapman, Secretary