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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-13-2005• PLANNING & ZONING BOARD • MEETING MINUTES APRIL 13, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 13, 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 Alice Filteau Donald Dunn MEMBERS ABSENT Walter Schoenfeld OTHERS PRESENT Susan Chapman Todd Peetz Anthony Garganese Chairperson Vice Chairperson 1st Alternate 2nd Alternate Board Secretary City Planner City Attorney All persons giving testimony were sworn in by City Attorney Garganese. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 23, 2005. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by John Fredrickson to approve the meeting minutes of March 23, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Motion Re: First Addition to Beachside Townhomes - Preliminary Replat - Request for Time Extension - John Johanson, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, explained that Mr. Johanson has not obtained a building permit for the construction. Susan Chapman, Board Secretary, read code Section 98 -47 regarding time limits. She advised that Mr. Johanson completed the first phase of this two phase project. She verified that Mr. Johanson has not obtained building permits for construction. She clarified that that the Board could grant a one six -month extension of time, for good cause, according to the code. John Johanson, Applicant, advised that this replat was for a two -unit townhouse and the hurricanes delayed his project. He respectfully requested that the Board grant him a six - month extension, even though he planned to begin construction within the next few months. Discussion followed. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Mr. Nicholas to approve the request for a six - month extension of the Preliminary Replat for First Addition to Beachside Townhomes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. • • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 13, 2005 Page 2 3. Motion Re: Portside Villas - Revised Site Plan (Entry Gates) - John Wilt, Allen Engineering. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the Board previously reviewed another revision to this project for the pool area however, the revision to the security gates at the entrance was not ready at that time. He advised that the City staff reviewed the revision to the entry gates and noted that the City Engineer's comment regarding the traffic pattern has been addressed. He verified that there are no problems with setbacks. Discussion followed regarding traffic backup on N. Atlantic Avenue at Villages of Seaport waiting for the owners to go through the entrance gate. John Wilt, representative for Allen Engineering, advised that a guardhouse was removed and gates added at the entrance. He explained that there will be two stacking areas. He verified that the project is being advertised as a gated community. Discussion followed regarding traffic congestion on N. Atlantic Avenue and how this revision to add gates could increase the current condition; and time frame for improvements on N. Atlantic Avenue. Mr. Russell noted that it was the best interest of the City to keep the flow of traffic moving. The Board inquired about the traffic study that should have been ready months ago. Todd Peetz responded that the first draft has been reviewed by City staff and the final draft should be ready by the next meeting. The Board also discussed placing a condition on the approval that the gates not be activated and kept open until the improvements are made on N. Atlantic Avenue. City Attorney Garganese advised that he could write a development agreement. Discussion followed regarding the Board making recommendations to the City Council. Motion by Mr. Nicholas, seconded by Mr. Fredrickson to recommend approval of the revised site plan with the proviso that the development agreement stipulate that the gates shall be kept open and not be activated until the road improvements are completed on N. Atlantic Avenue. Vote on the amendment carried unanimously. Vote on the main motion, as amended, carried unanimously. 4. Motion Re: Chadwick Townhomes - Preliminary Replat - Charles and Katherine Chadwick, Property Owners. Todd Peetz, City Planner advised that this was a request for approval of a preliminary replat for a two -unit townhouse located on the north side of Madison Avenue. He further advised that city staff reviewed the preliminary replat and recommends approval. Charles Chadwick, property owner, testified that he lives at 411 Madison Avenue which is located directly across the street from this property. He advised that he will save as many trees as he can. Discussion followed regarding tree protection and the amended landscape code. City Attorney Garganese advised that the applicant would need to seek approval from City Council for tree removal. He pointed out a few typos in the dedication. Mr. Chadwick advised that he would have the surveyor make the corrections. 1 • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 13, 2005 Page 3 Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Alice Filteau to approve the preliminary replat for Chadwick Townhomes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION: Bea polled the Board members to add some discussion items. Lamar Russell questioned why there was no vote or discussion by City Council on the proposed scooter ordinance. He advised that he spoke with Councilman Hoog before this meeting who did not recall the issue on an agenda. He questioned if City Attorney Garganese inquired to the City Council why no action was taken, as requested by this Board, at the last meeting. Attorney Garganese responded that due to the late hour of the last council meeting, some of the items on the agenda were not even addressed. Mr. Russell requested a copy of the City Council meeting tape and a copy of the agenda and meeting minutes where the ordinance should have been addressed. Todd Peetz gave an update on the density issue. He advised that the issue will be on the next City Council agenda next Tuesday night. Todd Peetz asked if the Board would consider canceling the next meeting because there were no paying applicants for new business, the only item that could possibly be on the next agenda would be to review the proposed draft ordinance amending Chapter 110. Motion by Chairperson McNeely, seconded by Vice Chairperson Nicholas to cancel the next meeting. Vote on the motion carried by majority, with John Fredrickson voting against. Todd Peetz updated the Board members on two upcoming Comprehensive Plan amendments. Todd Peetz advised that the density study would be presented to City Council at their next meeting. There being no further business for the Board to consider the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Susan L. Chapman, Board Secretary Bea McNeely, Chairperson