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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-14-2005PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2005 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on December 14, 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 Donald Dunn Harry Pearson OTHERS PRESENT Susan Chapman Todd Peetz Kate Latorre Robert Hoog Jim Morgan Leo Nicholas Todd Morley Jeff Ratliff NEW BUSINESS: Chairperson Vice Chairperson 1st Alternate Board Secretary City Planner Assistant City Attorney Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Building Official Public Works Representative 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 30, 2005. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Bea McNeely to approve the meeting minutes of November 30, 2005, as corrected. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Recommendation to the City Council: Utility Easement Agreement - Villa Campania - Jeff Ratliff, Public Works Representative. Jeff Ratliff, Public Works representative, gave an overview of the 25 ft. utility easement for a City sewer line, which would connect to the existing easement on Holman Road. Ray Osborne, citizen, questioned if the development was already approved. Todd Peetz, City Planner, responded that the site plan was under staff review. He explained that the sewer line will be on private property that services that particular project, and would not impact the neighboring properties. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Bea McNeely to recommend approval of the utility easement to City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Recommendation to the Board of Adjustment: Special Exception Request No. 05 -14 to Allow Residential Use in the Commercial Zoning District, Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Part of Lots A & B, also known as 24-37-14 - 28-00000.0000A.10, A.25, A.26, and A.27 - Teutons Subdivision - (Oak Lane) - Craig and Mary Stewart, Petitioners. . • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2005 Page 2 Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the special exception request. He advised that the proposed project is located on the south side of Oak Lane, behind the Circle K; the property has an existing special exception for a single family residence and the applicant was proposing a new special exception for ten residential units; the property abuts the Ocean Gardens subdivision to the north, commercial to the east, vacant commercial to the north and west. Mr. Peetz verified that he prepared the check list and it was correct. The Board members reviewed the submittal packet. Discussion followed regarding: access, zoning, density, zoning uses, and affordable housing. Craig Stewart, Petitioner, testified that his family plans changed since the previous special exception was granted; he also owns property on Ocean Garden Lane; he plans to construct lower than the maximum density allowed by the city code; the townhouse units and Tots will be similar to the Ocean Gardens and Lindsey Court subdivisions; he confirmed the road is only semi -paved and he has a signed statement from the Mayor that the road will be paved in 2006; he verified that the city owns the road; he was proposing to build ten townhouse units; each property will sell for approximately $400,000. Brief discussion followed. The Board members verified that this property is not affected by the existing moratorium. Todd Peetz, City Planner, depicted properties that currently have residential uses around this property, and advised that Mr. Stewart was proposing less than ten units per acre, which is consistent with the average throughout the city. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry Pearson, to recommend approval of Special Exception Request No. 05 -14 to the Board of Adjustment. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Recommendation to the City Council: Site Plan for Canaveral Bulk Terminal - Randy May, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that at the Board's request, the site plan was updated. He advised that the Fire department reviewed the site plan and did not have any comments; and the Unity of Title Agreement was submitted by the applicant and forwarded to the City Attorney. He gave an overview of the submitted landscape plan. The Board members reviewed the updated site plan. Mr. Campbell, citizen, asked why a site plan was required. Todd Peetz, City Planner, responded that a site plan is required for structures over 850 square feet. He explained that the conveyor system will be significantly impacting the property and existing aggregate piles. Randy May, applicant, advised that the aggregate piles consisted of pumice, granite, and lime rock. Mr. Campbell, citizen, voiced his concern that the granted special exceptions were granting more than just storage of aggregate. He stated that the intent of the special exception was storage of aggregate as a subordinate use of the property, but the storage has instead become the principal use of the property. He read an excerpt from a Canaveral Port Authority magazine regarding the project. He voiced his opinion that this business operation was actually a bulk terminal. Mr. Campbell discussed the special exceptions that were granted to this property in 2002. • • Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2005 Page 3 Mr. Campbell read excerpts of city meeting minutes, various letters to and from the Canaveral Port Authority, and a letter of findings by the city Building Official regarding the granted special exceptions. Mr. Campbell questioned if all property owners within a 500 ft. radius were notified of the special exception requests back in 2002. Mr. Campbell read various city code sections pertaining to zoning. He submitted photographs for the Board members regarding similar operations in England and California. He voiced his opinion that the city erred in granting the special exceptions. Discussion followed. Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney, advised that the decisions to grant the special exceptions were based on competent substantial evidence; Mr. Campbell's concerns were not germane to the site plan before the Board; and any code violations would be handled through code enforcement. Todd Morley, Building Official, verified that all the special exceptions were reviewed. He noted that there was a portion of one piece of land that was being used for aggregate storage that did not have an existing special exception. He advised that the use has subsequently stopped. Mr. May, property owner, verified the hours of operation. He explained that the amount of aggregate will increase with the conveyor system and the conveyor will reduce the existing trucking operations. He verified that the aggregate piles are continuously sprinkled. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by John Fredrickson, to recommend approval of the site plan to City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 5. Recommendation to the City Council: Site Plan for Sea Shell Cav Townhomes - James E. Morgan, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the project. He advised that the four unit townhouse project was located on the west side of Harbor Heights. He read comments from city staff. James Morgan, applicant, responded to the staff comments. The Board members reviewed the submitted site plan. Discussion followed. Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by John Fredrickson to recommend approval of the site plan to City Council with the following conditions: 1. Add an easement to the final plat for access to lot 3 to N. Atlantic Ave. 2. Meet the condition of the Public Works Director for sewer connection. 3. Provide a St. Johns River Water Management District permit/exemption for drainage. 4. Have the City Engineer review the storm water calculations. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. • • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2005 Page 4 At 10:00 p.m., by consensus of the Board members, the meeting time was extended to 10:20 p.m. 6. Discussion Re: Density Study Report - Todd Peetz, City Planner. Todd Peetz, City Planner provided a brief outline of information regarding existing density. The Board members and audience reviewed various maps. Mr. Peetz explained that the information was produced by Brevard County property appraiser's office and GIS mapping department. He advised that the overall city density was seven units per acre. He noted that 90% of the city has been developed. Following discussion, the Board members suggested to have a workshop with City Council to discuss the density further. 7. Discussion Re: Moratorium Study - Todd Peetz, City Planner. Due to the late hour and the need to conduct the Local Planning Agency meeting, this agenda item was not discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Susan L. Chapman, Secretary ea McNeely, Chairperson �'