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MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on June 14, 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.
All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Bea McNeely
John Fredrickson
Donald Dunn
Harry Pearson
John Johanson
MEMBERS ABSENT
Lamar Russell
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Chapman
Todd Peetz
Kate Latorre
Robert Hoog
Leo Nicholas
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson
1st Alternate
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
City Planner
Assistant City Attorney
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: May 24, 2006.
Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry Pearson, to approve the meeting minutes of
May 24, 2006. Discussion followed. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry
Pearson, to approve the meeting minutes of May 24, 2006, as corrected. Vote on the
amendment carried unanimously. Vote on the main motion, as amended, carried
unanimously.
2. Recommendation to Board of Adiustment Re: Special Exception Request No.
06 -04 to Allow Outside Storage of Recreational Vehicles, Trailers and Trailerable
Items in the C -2 Zoning District, Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East,
West Portion of Parcel 760, (200 W. Central Boulevard) - Ahmad and
Abulqhasem Nasaipour, Petitioners.
Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the property was located on the north side of
Central Boulevard, east of the canal, and west of a lumber yard. He noted that the
property to the west of the canal has an existing special exception for outside storage.
Mr. Peetz reviewed and read comments from the City staff. He suggested that
appropriate landscape be placed as a condition in the Board's recommendation. He
noted that the fire department requests a minimum 20 ft. of unobstructed access, and an
additional fire hydrant. Mr. Peetz reviewed the special exception worksheet.
Planning & Zoning Bo.
Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2006
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Jess Cooley, owner of TowBoat US Port Canaveral, testified that he and John Potts,
owner of East Coast Marine, needed to expand their existing boat storage facilities that
are located in the Port. He explained that this area is a heavy boating community and
there is no additional vacant property available in the Port that allows this type of use.
He noted that most condominiums in the area do not allow parking and storage of boats
and RVs. He verified that his request included the storage of boats, boat trailers, and
RVs.
Mr. Cooley further testified that there is an existing fire hydrant across the street from the
gate on the South side of Central Boulevard. He submitted an updated site plan. The
Board members reviewed and compared the original site plan with the updated plan.
Discussion followed. Mr. Cooley advised that he would be happy to add screening; the
average boat size would be 40 ft; the spaces would be marked, and the fenced area
would comply with the 20 ft of unobstructed roadway access; there could be some traffic
impact on days of fishing tournaments; security lighting would be added; there would be
no office; the boat owners would have a key or swipe pad, and have 24 hour access; the
perimeter fence is chain link and 6 ft. high, a white mesh screen would be added the
entire width of the fence along Canaveral Boulevard; some of the boats may be on jack
stands and strapped to meet all OSHA requirements, and he owns a hydraulic trailer that
can move any equipment if needed. Ahmad Nasajpour, property owner, agreed to move
the fence back from the right -of -way and plant heavy landscaping on the outside of the
fence. Mr. Cooley noted that there would be no hazmat or big jobs, just minor general
maintenance. He advised that the outside storage area would be limited to 55 spaces.
He noted that the area would remain grassed. Todd Peetz read City code Section 110-
551 (2) (E) and (F) regarding property maintenance. Mr. Cooley agreed to keep the
area maintained.
John Fredrickson voiced his opinion that he did not think this request would be an asset
to the city unless it is heavily screened from view on the South and West sides.
John Johanson explained that the property should have a dumpster to avoid boaters
from piling trash bags along the road. Mr. Nasajpour agreed to place a dumpster on the
property.
Bill Barnes, property owner to the West of this property, stated that he did not have a
problem with this request.
The Board members held discussion regarding the submitted site plans not accurately
reflecting what was planned, such as: type of fence screening, type of landscape
screening, the entrance, the 20 ft. of unobstructed access, the existing fire hydrant, the
placement of proposed lighting, the placement of the dumpster, the maximum number of
parking spaces, or an explanation of how the spaces would be marked. Discussion
followed regarding some of the Board members not having enough information to make
a recommendation.
Planning & Zoning Bo.
Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2006
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Motion by Bea McNeely, seconded by John Fredrickson, to table this request until the
next meeting. Vote on the motion carried by a (3) to (2) majority vote, with members
voting as follows: Donald Dunn, against; John Fredrickson, for; John Johanson, against;
Bea McNeely, for; and Harry Pearson, for.
Todd Peetz advised that he would need the information submitted no later than next
Wednesday for this item to be scheduled on the next agenda.
John Johanson voiced his opinion that the Board could have made recommendation to
the Board of Adjustment with a written list of requested additional information.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The Board Secretary reminded the Board members to submit their Financial Disclosure
Statements to the City Clerk's office as soon as possible.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Susan-t-Chapereiary
Bea McNeely, Chairperson