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MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on October 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
Lamar Russell
John Fredrickson
Alice Filteau
Donald Dunn
Shawn Schaffner
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Todd Peetz
Anthony Garganese
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson
1st Alternate
2nd Alternate
Board Secretary
City Planner
City Attorney
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: September '14, 2005.
Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Bea McNeely to approve the meeting minutes
of September 14, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Motion to Recommend to City Council: Revised Site Plan for Bayside
Condominiums (Removal of Sidewalks) - William M. Young, Applicant.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, pointed -out the areas where Mr. Young was requesting the
sidewalks be removed. He advised that sidewalks are required in the front of the units,
along the parking areas, areas providing access to the multi -story building, and
community swimming pool. He noted that the only sidewalk that could be removed was
the sidewalk around the N. side of the retention pond. He advised that the Public Works
Director had requested that the sidewalks along the full length of the pool area remain
and extended to the street. He advised that the City Engineer recommended that the
eastern crosswalk to the pool area should remain, along with the sidewalk segment
adjacent to parking areas, as per the original site plan. Mr. Young explained reasons
why he was requesting some of the sidewalks not be installed. He noted that the
retention pond is sloped and 9 ft. deep in the middle, with ducks and a fountain. He
noted that a sidewalk around the retention area would be an attractive nuisance and
safety concern. He entered a highlighted exhibit of the site and noted the sidewalks that
existed; the proposed sidewalks to omit; and what sidewalks should be installed.
Discussion followed.
Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Alice Filteau, to recommend the sidewalks
highlighted in Orange on Exhibit A be installed, and the other sidewalks highlighted in
yellow be omitted. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2005
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2. Motion to Recommend to City Council: Proposed Ordinance Regarding Land
Clearing for Three Dwelling Units or Less - Anthony Garganese, Citv Attorney.
Anthony Garganese, City Attorney, gave an overview of the proposed ordinance. The
Board members made various recommendations to make the verbiage of the proposed
ordinance for three units or less more consistent with the existing landscape code for
four or more units. Following discussion, the City Attorney agreed to make the
recommended changes and to bring the proposed ordinance back to the Board for
further consideration.
3. Election of Vice Chairperson.
Bea McNeely nominated John Fredrickson. Alice Filteau and Shawn Schaffner
nominated Lamar Russell. Discussion followed.
Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by John Fredrickson to elect Lamar Russell as Vice
Chairperson. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION
John Fredrickson distributed an advertisement for short-term stays at Royal Mansions.
He voiced his concern that the ad was misleading because the ad did not stipulate a
minimum length of stay. He advised that there was a wedding reception at one of the
short-term rental units previously identified in earlier meetings. The reception was loud
and noisy. A few other Board members knew which party he was referring too.
Additional discussion followed regarding some Board members being uncomfortable
with notifying the sheriff for fear of retaliation.
There being no further business for the Board to consider the meeting was adjourned at
8:45 p.m.
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary
Bea McNeely, Chairperson