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Home My WebLink About04-26-2006 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 26, 2006 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 26, 2006, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Board Chairperson Bea McNeely called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Bea McNeely Lamar Russell John Fredrickson Donald Dunn Harry Pearson John Johanson OTHERS PRESENT Duree Alexander Todd Peetz Anthony Garganese Robert Hoog Leo Nicholas Chairperson Vice Chairperson 1st Altemate Acting Recording Secretary City Planner City Attorney Mayor Pro Tem Council Member All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Anthony Garganese, City Attorney. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: April 12, 2006. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Lamar Russell, to approve the meeting minutes of April 12, 2006, as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. John Johanson informed the Board that he had submitted a form 8B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict with the City Clerk regarding agenda item #4, recommendation to City Council regarding request for extension of Beachside Townhomes. 2. Recommendation to the Board of Adiustment Re: Special Exception Request No. 06 -03 to Allow Outside Storage in the M -1 Zoning District, (400 Imperial Boulevard), Section 15, Township 24S, Range 37E, Parcel 814 - Arthur Berger, Designated Agent. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the request. He testified that the applicant was requesting a Special Exception to allow outside storage of boats, RV's and trailers in the (M -1), Light Manufacturing and Research & Development District and that the use was consistent and compatible with the adjacent properties. He pointed out to the board on the concept drawing where the outside storage would be located and explained that there would be eleven RV parking spaces with thirty-two vehicle parking spaces; there is a proposed office building; proposed mini storage facility and another building, the use of which is to be determine at a later date. He stated that the board was only considering the request for the Special Exception. He outlined the current existing surrounding uses, and noted that the proposed concept plan appears to sufficiently buffer the residential uses from the subject site and that the buffering will be 1 Planning & Zoning Boars' Meeting Minutes April 26, 2006 Page 2 further evaluated during site plan review. In addition, the proposed Special Exception would not appear to create additional noise, Tight, vibration, traffic, utility requirements, or storm water runoff that would adversely impact the adjacent residential homes. Brief discussion followed regarding the location of the property and access to the property. Arthur Berger, Designated Agent, stated that a larger site plan is available with a tree overlay and numerous photos of the property. Chairperson McNeely questioned which document showed the storage. Mr. Berger explained that the conceptual drawing and the new site plan displayed the two -story, 30,000 square -foot office facility; the long slender building was the two -story mini storage building and identified where the outside storage would be located. The board members informed the applicant that the official record must be accurately marked showing the outside storage. Todd Peetz, City Planner informed the board that with the inclusion of the future building facilities, the total number of vehicle parking spaces would be increased to fifty -two spaces and eleven RV parking spaces. The board members agreed that this should be reflected on future plans. Chairperson McNeely expressed concerns regarding outside storage and requested a specific list of the items that would be stored on the property. She suggested the following conditions: 1. Parking spaces shall be clearly marked, 2. Outside storage shall be limited to licensed vehicles only, (i.e. RV's, boats, camper, trailers) 3. No maintenance of the vehicles shall be allowed on property, and 4. All requirements of the zoning district shall be met and shown on the site plan Mr. Berger stated that the building will have 24 -hour security and storage will be restricted to licensed vehicles; there will be no storage of construction debris, miscellaneous items, or other materials. A discussion was held regarding screening of the outside storage. The applicant informed the board that there would be a chain Zink fence with a vegetative buffer. The board members stated concerns regarding the application, which seemed to address requests with existing structures located on the property and this particular request was for vacant property. The board reviewed each item on the application with the applicant. The board members stated concerns regarding item #2 on the application which referred to numerous small tanks of propane being stored on the property. Chairperson McNeely stated that the fire department had addressed this issue in a staff memo provided and indicated that there were no comments at this time. Vice Chairperson Russell stated that this issue should be re- directed back to the fire department with the board's concerns 2 Planning & Zoning Boa. Meeting Minutes April 26, 2006 Page 2 regarding the storage of hazardous materials. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn to recommend approval of the Special Exception request with the following conditions: 1. Parking spaces shall be clearly marked, 2. Outside storage shall be limited to licensed vehicles only, (i.e. RV's, boats, camper, trailers) 3. No maintenance of the vehicles shall be allowed on property, and 4. All requirements of the zoning district shall be met and shown on site plan. Vote on the motion carved unanimously. 3. Recommendation to the City Council Re: Site Plan Approval for the City Maintenance Building, 601 Thurm Boulevard - Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the request. He advised that this request was for two maintenance buildings, which will be replacing five storage sheds at the Public Works facility. The sheds being removed total approximately 1,100 square feet, The new buildings will total 11,000 square feet of storage area. The buildings will be constructed in two phases. Phase I proposes to construct a 9,600 square foot maintenance building. Phase II proposes to construct a 1,500 square foot maintenance building. The purpose of the maintenance buildings is for storage. The proposed development will enhance the Public Works facility and will have no significant negative impact on public services. Ed Gardulski, Public Works Director, testified that this is a project they have been working on for a number of years. There are numerous items that are presently being stored outside, which need to be placed in an enclosed storage building. He stated that the structures would meet all City codes on placement and wind load requirements. He invited the board members to the Public Works open house, which will be held the third week of May. Chairperson McNeely questioned whether the buildings would be located in the storm water drainage area. Mr. Gardulski responded that the water is routed through a storm water treatment device which cleans up the water before it reaches the pond. This is part of a pilot program which, with sufficient rain fall, some of the storm water is diverted through the treatment facility to generate more re-use water. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn to recommend approval of the City maintenance buildings. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3 Planning & Zoning Boa. Meeting Minutes April 26, 2006 Page 2 4. Recommendation to the City Council Re: Request for Extension of Beachside Townhomes, 2nd Addition, Preliminary Replat, Replat of Lot 13, Block 5, Avon by the Sea Subdivision - Preliminary Replat - John Johanson, Applicant. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the request. He testified that Beachside Townhomes received a preliminary plan approval from the City Council on November 15th, 2005 and this request was a for a six -month extension. John Johanson testified that he is currently expecting to receive the Certificates of Occupancy for the townhomes next door and that the hurricane season delayed the progress of his current project. He respectfully requested an extension of the preliminary replat on lot 13, Block 5, Avon by the Sea. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn to approve the request for a six - month extension of the Preliminary Replat for Beachside Townhomes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 5. Recommendation to the City Council Re: Proposed Ordinance Regardinq Preliminary Plat Approval through City Council - Anthony Garganese, City Attorney. City Attorney Garganese stated that this ordinance is a proposed change to the land development code Section 98-46 and 98-47. This change provides for a specific time- line of when the preliminary replat recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Board are to be presented to City Council. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Lamar Russell to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance regarding preliminary plat approval through City Council. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. OPEN DISCUSSION Norte ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjoumed at 8:30 p.m. ree Ale ander for Susan L. Chapman, Secretary 4