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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02-14-2007 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on February 14, 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 Harry Pearson John Johanson 1st Alternate OTHERS PRESENT Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney Y Todd Peetz City Planner Susan Chapman Secretary NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 24, 2007. Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Bea McNeely, to approve the meeting minutes of January 24, 2007. Donald Dunn requested that his concerns regarding mixed-use be added to the minutes. Brief discussion followed. Chairperson McNeely requested asked the Board Secretary to add Mr. Dunn's concerns to the minutes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously, as amended. 2. Recommendation to the City Council Re: Casa Esperanza Preliminary Replat, Block 58, Part of Lot 7 and All of Lot 8, Avon by the Sea, Located East of N. Atlantic Avenue and South Side of Fillmore Avenue - John Johanson, Tripple J Investments, LLC. John Johanson declared a conflict of interest, and submitted the required paperwork to the Board Secretary. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the project. He reported that City staff reviewed the preliminary replat and recommended approval, with a notation that the middle driveway be widened to meet City code. Chairperson McNeely reviewed the staff reports. i' Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes February 14, 2007 Page 2 The Board members reviewed the preliminary replat. Harry Person questioned if City Code Section 110-374 applied to this request. Todd Peetz responded that three parking spaces are required to be provided for each townhouse unit. He advised that the townhouse units exceed the minimum number of parking spaces required by code, with each of the end units having a two car garage and driveways that will accommodate two additional vehicles; and the middle unit has a 1 1/2 car garage and a driveway the will accommodate two vehicles. John Johanson, representative for Tripple J Investments, LLC, advised that the existing single family house will be demolished; the side setbacks are 15 ft.; Tripple J Investments has Title to the property; and that the word "Esperanza" means "hope". Bea McNeely voiced her opinion that this project is going to look like garages. She was disappointed that the units are squeezed together, and the project was not attractive. She commented that with all of Mr. Johanson's experience, he could have done much better with the design. John Johanson rebutted that the project needs to blend in and be supported by the existing neighborhood. Discussion followed. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry Pearson, to recommend approval of the Preliminary Replat of Casa Esperanza. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Discussion Re: Mixed Land Use - Todd Peetz, City Planner. Todd Peetz, City Planner, distributed hand-outs of newspaper articles from other cities that have mixed-use districts. He noted that the minutes from the City Council meeting regarding mixed-use were previously distributed. Chairperson McNeely commented that she has been hearing that the mixed-use concept is new, and disagreed. She has also heard that everybody is doing it, and that is not true. She advised that she has firm ideas about this concept. She voiced her opinion that mixed-use should not be by special exception. She commented that the City should decide what it wants and where it wants it to be. She voiced concerns regarding: crime, parking, traffic, maximum height, setbacks, and architecture. t S Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes February 14, 2007 Page 3 Vice Chairperson Russell voiced his opinion that he felt strongly that Cape Canaveral is fine the way it is. He advised that mixed-use might be good; and suggested that the Board consider the idea with an open mind, and determine if it holds merit on what is good for the City, without being developer driven. Mr. Russell gave suggestions on how the Board could give their best recommendation. He suggested that they look at possible locations in the City, and gave examples such as: south side of Central, East of the drainage ditch, N. Atlantic at Oak Manor Trailer Village, the Straw Hat property, Astronaut Blvd. south of AJT, Builder's Supply lumber yard property, and the Porter property on Holman Rd. He explained that the Board should examine examples of mixed- use from around the State. The Board should then determine the needed population to support the mixed-use development, and question where that population lives. Then the City should invite consultants. Discussion was held regarding considering and creating a mixed-use district; minimum acreage; what types of uses blend well with other districts; recognizing and learning from the mistakes that have been made in mixed-use districts. Lamar Russell commented that the City has become the City of choice on the seashore. He recommended that the Board members look at the short-term rentals material for ideas. He advised that population density was needed to make the businesses successful. Harry Pearson commented that Central Blvd. seemed to be the most popular location. He agreed with Mr. Russell that if you do not have the population, you can not support a mixed-use development. Donald Dunn commented that the City should consider developed and undeveloped property because a developer will buy land to make a mixed-use development work. John Johanson commented that urban sprawl has happened with special exceptions. He agreed that along Central Blvd. would be a good location for a mixed-use development. He suggested that the City create a list and define exactly what type of businesses it wants in a mixed-use development. He suggested that the Board members be open minded and progressive. John Fredrickson suggested that the P & Z Board invite the Business & Cultural Development Board to a workshop to discuss their ideas. a Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes February 14, 2007 Page 4 Todd Peetz advised that he would bring demographic data and population density of existing mixed-use developments to the next Board meeting. Lamar Russell suggested that the Board members review the Brevard County Code of Ordinances regarding resort dwellings. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ))/d ?Zifi?r Bea McNeel Chairserson We a _ Susan L. 'man, S-cretary 39 FORM 8B MEMORANDUM = COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOS AL r ViaL.uV Vf il-IiVL�/1V CAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD.COUNCIL COMMISSION.AUTHORITY.OR COMMITTEE 162)A6r 4-5 O 4. , -© rs r 7a le 4q 730 ck.r MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUThOR(TY OR COMMITTEE ON (la S `jj J.e WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: T ircrre 0 COUNTY ❑OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY COUNTY 1 C G �2for ( Fr e t tr v NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: DATE ON% ICH V O OCCURRED C� `1„t o,. r �� MY POS �: 0 ELECTIVE OVAPPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county,city,or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,council, commission,authority,or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143,Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which lures to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a mea- -;ure which inures to the special gain or loss of a principal(other than a government agency)by whom he or she is retained(including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she is retained);to the special private gain or loss of a relative;or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357,F.S.,and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre,one-vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a"relative"includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband,wife, brother,sister,father-in-law, mother-in-law,son-in-law, and daughter-in-law.A"business associate"means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner,joint venturer,coowner of property, or corporate shareholder(where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). f f t f f f f f ♦ Y f t f f f ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting;and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the min- t utes of the meeting,who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you otherwise may yo ng' y y participate in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE AKEN: r• You must complete and file this form(before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on other side) CE FORM 88-EFF.1/2000 PAGE 1 p i APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: ill • You must disclose orally the nature of ur conflict in the measure re before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting,who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency,and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. 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