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MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on January 11, 2006, 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
Donald Dunn
Harry Pearson
MEMBERS ABSENT
John Fredrickson
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Todd Peetz
Anthony Garganese
Robert Hoog
Leo Nicholas
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Board Secretary
City Planner
City Attorney
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 14, 2005.
Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Lamar Russell to approve the meeting minutes of
December 14, 2005. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Interview and Recommendation to the City Council: Prospective Board Member
- John Johanson.
John Johanson introduced himself to the Board. He verified that all the information on
the application was correct. He advised that he is a residential contractor, and primarily
builds in Cape Canaveral. He would declare a voting conflict when necessary. He did
not anticipate more than three voting conflicts in this coming year. He commented that
over the past five years he has seen positive changes, and would like to see more
restaurants and businesses in the commercial zoning districts. He voiced his opinion
that it is important that the City take care of the needs of the community and its residents
over the tourism industry. Mr. Johanson did not have a problem regularly attending the
meetings.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Lamar Russell to recommend that John
Johanson be appointed to the Board. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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3. Discussion Re: Moratorium Study on C -1 Special Exceptions for Residential Use
- Todd Peetz, City Planner.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of his general findings of the moratorium
study. He explained that the intent of the study was to determine what changes may be
necessary to preserve the commercial district. Mr. Peetz explained that in 1999, the City
had approximately 80 acres of developed commercial property, and approximately 9,100
people. The Board members viewed various maps showing existing uses and zoning.
They held discussion regarding the areas affected by the moratorium along the A1A
corridor. Lamar Russell, Vice Chairperson, voiced his opinion that the City needs to
preserve the 167 acres of existing C -1 and C -2 zoning for commercial uses. Mr. Russell
further voiced his opinion that the City should regulate tourist retail and surf shop type
uses and businesses. Discussion followed.
Bennett Boucher, City Manager, advised that the moratorium was extended until March
31, 2006. He advised that the City Council has scheduled a workshop on January 24,
2006, to discuss the moratorium. Lamar Russell stated that he is totally against
residential in the commercial zoning district.
Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Donald Dunn, that special exceptions for
residential use be removed from the commercial zone on A1A. Brief discussion
followed. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Lamar Russell, seconded by Harry Pearson, that special exceptions for
residential use be removed from the commercial zone on N. Atlantic Avenue.
Discussion followed regarding impacts on the level -of- service standards for traffic and
utilities on N. Atlantic Avenue. Members voted as follows: Donald Dunn, against; Bea
McNeely, against; Harry Pearson, against; and Lamar Russell, for. Motion failed.
Discussion was held regarding the City Planner providing a map of the commercial
zones on A1A, and a count of actual C -1 and C -2 uses on A1A, to be presented at the
next meeting.
Brief discussion was held regarding tourist type businesses. The Board asked that a
discussion item be placed on the next agenda for further discussion.
4. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
By consensus of the Board members, Bea McNeely was elected as Chairperson; and
Lamar Russell was elected as Vice Chairperson.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Chairperson McNeely asked if the City Council could be lenient on Board members'
attendance records that sit on Boards that meet more than once a month.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Sus. _ _ . - n, S cretary
Bea McNeely, Chairperson