Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-12-2005• PLANNING & ZONING BOARD • MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on January 12, 2005, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Board Chairperson Bea McNeely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Bea McNeely Leo Nicholas Lamar Russell John Fredrickson Walter Schoenfeld Alice Filteau Donald Dunn OTHERS PRESENT Susan Chapman Todd Peetz Anthony Garganese Robert Hoog Todd Morley Chairperson Vice Chairperson 1st Alternate 2nd Alternate Board Secretary City Planner City Attorney Mayor Pro -Tem Building Official All persons giving testimony were sworn in by City Attorney Garganese. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2004 Motion by Mr. Nicholas, seconded by Mr. Russell to approve the meeting minutes of December 8, 2004. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Coastal Fuels - (Vapor Combustor) - Revised Site Plan Approval - Craig Smith, Applicant. The Board members reviewed the submittal, and comments from City staff. Todd Peetz, City Planner gave an overview of the request to revise the site plan to replace a vapor combustor, for safety reasons. It was noted that the street name George King Boulevard needed to be changed to N. Atlantic Avenue, on the site plan. Discussion was held regarding the Public Works Director's comment to establish an easement for landscaping along N. Atlantic Avenue. Craig Smith, Applicant advised that he would work with the city on this issue. Craig Smith explained the operation of the vapor combustor. He advised that it would be located just north of the existing vapor combustor, and it will meet EPA requirements. He submitted a site plan depicting the overall layout of Coastal Fuels and the proposed location of the new vapor combustor (Exhibit A). He noted that the existing vapor combustor would be isolated and serve as a back -up to the upgraded equipment. Jim Duggan, V.P. of Coastal Fuels engineering department testified that the new equipment exceeded the requirements of the EPA Clean Air Act. He advised that all the equipment is tested by the EPA on a regular basis. He agreed to provide the City Engineer with copies of the FDEP environmental permits or any other regulatory permits required for this work, as requested in there staff report, dated December 2, 2004. Discussion followed. • • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 12, 2005 Page 2 Resident, Evelyn Tentabone questioned the location of this facility. Craig Smith explained the location. She questioned if there were plans to upgrade N. Atlantic Avenue. Craig Smith responded that this revision had no impact on traffic. Discussion was held regarding control and ownership of Shorewood Drive. Craig Smith advised that Coastal Fuels was not contacted or questioned by Dude Braselton about access on Shorewood Drive. He advised that Coastal Fuels owns the property which abuts Mr. Braselton's property and Coastal Fuels owns a portion of Shorewood Drive. Discussion followed. City Attorney Garganese advised that the City may have recourse regarding false testimony given by Mr. Braselton. The Board members requested City staff to provide a verbatim record of the Oak Park site plan proceedings. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Mr. Nicholas to approve the revised site plan for Coastal Fuels with the following conditions: • Exhibit A shall be part of this revised site plan. • Provide City Engineer with reports from regulatory agencies, as requested. • Cooperate with Public Works Director for landscaping improvements along N. Atlantic Avenue. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Recommendation Re: Special Exception Request No. 04 -04 to Allow Outside Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Trailerable Items in the C -2 Zoning District, (192 Center Street) - Ron Abeles, Petitioner. Todd Peetz, City Planner gave an overview of the request, and outlined the exhibits contained within the submittal. He advised that the City staff has concerns regarding access for emergency vehicles, and parking. Mr. Peetz requested that this item be postponed until additional information is received from the applicant regarding access, and parking. Discussion followed. Ron Abeles, Petitioner testified that he owned the property; all vehicles located on the property would be operable, licensed, and tagged; it would not be a junk yard; the property will serve the residents of the City to store recreational vehicles and boats; there will be no repairs of vehicles, only storage; the property is buffered on all sides, and zoned C-2; there is ample turning radius on the two acre parcel for emergency access; there exists three access points on this property. Mr. Abeles explained the property location from the exhibits, along with surrounding properties. Discussion followed. Following discussion, the Board requested a total layout of the property, including existing uses of surrounding properties. Evelyn Tentabone, owner at Solana on the River, commented that the proposed City park at the end of Center Street would have no boat ramps; Center Street will be landscaped; the City should encourage property owners to enhance their properties. Barbara Kennedy, owner at Solana on the River questioned where the RVs and boats would access the property. Mr. Abeles responded that the property would be accessed from Center Street. He noted that there are principal uses allowed in the C -2 zoning district that would have a much greater traffic impact. Leo Nicholas commented that the residents of Solana on the River are aware that their property is adjacent to commercial and industrial areas. • • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 12, 2005 Page 3 Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Nicholas to postpone this request until the first meeting in February to allow the applicant time to submit additional information, and to satisfy City staff concerns regarding parking and access. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Ocean Gardens - Wave Four, Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Replat of Lot 49 of Ocean Gardens - Wave Three Subdivision - Final Replat Approval - James Morgan, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner gave an overview of the request. He advised that City staff reviewed the final replat, and recommends approval. The Board members reviewed the final replat. City Attorney Garganese requested that the applicant amend the Dedication to include the City of Cape Canaveral, prior to approval by City Council. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Chairperson McNeely, seconded by Mr. Russell to recommend approval of the Final Replat for Ocean Gardens - Wave Four with the condition that the applicant amend the Dedication to include the City of Cape Canaveral, prior to approval by City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION 1. Discussion Re: Definition of a Structure. Todd Morley, Building Official explained that there are certain structures that need to be defined in the Code. He explained the different types of structures; various types of uses of structures; temporary (casual) or permanent (non- temporary) structures. Discussion followed. Following discussion, the Board directed the City Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance for recommendation to City Council. 2. Scooters and Similar Rentals. Todd Peetz, City Planner read the definitions of a moped, and motorized scooter from the Florida Statutes, Uniform Traffic Control. Discussion followed. The Board agreed that a moped, motorized scooters, and motor bikes with or without a seat should be specifically defined in the Code. The Board further agreed to review the special exception requirements for exemption of distance and lot size requirements for establishments that rent and sell these types of vehicles. OTHER DISCUSSION Discussion was held regarding lowering the level -of- service standard along N. Atlantic Avenue. Discussion was held regarding the procedure for the Board to dispute sworn testimony. The Board requested a verbatim of the testimony given by Dude Braselton during consideration of the Oak Park site plan. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 12, 2005 Page 4 The Board members requested City staff to research the Space Port Amoco file for a granted Special Exception for outside storage. The Board requested that City staff review the conditions of the Special Exception for the outside storage area across from the Post Office. There being no further business for the Board to consider the meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Susan L. Chapman, Bo rd Secretary ) } ;Bea McNeely, Chairpers