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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-2006 Regular MeetingPLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 2006 A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on November 8, 2006, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. 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 John Johanson OTHERS PRESENT Chairperson Vice Chairperson 1st Alternate Robert Hoog Mayor Pro Tem Dave Sargeant Fire Chief Bennett Boucher City Manager Todd Morley Building Official Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney Todd Peetz City Planner Susan Chapman Secretary NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: October 11, 2006. Motion by John Fredrickson, seconded by Donald Dunn, to approve the meeting minutes of October 11, 2006. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes: October 25, 2006. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Bea McNeely, to approve the meeting minutes of October 25, 2006. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Review and Recommendation to City Council Re: Hertz Local Edition Vehicle Rental Facility Site Plan - Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Part of Parcel 25.0 (Property is Located Just North of Residence Inn and South of Country Inn) - William H. Stephenson, Protect Engineer. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of the project. He explained that the property has a granted special exception for the vehicle rental use. He noted that the City Engineer recommended approval of the site plan with the notation that the site must comply with the conditions of the St. Johns Water Management District permit prior to the issuance of the building permit. Planning Zoning & Zonin Board Meeting Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 2 John Fredrickson voiced his concern that the existing Hertz rent -a -car facility on N. Atlantic Avenue has not complied with the condition placed on their granted special exception by exceeding the maximum amount of vehicles that are allowed to be parked. Brief discussion followed. The Board members reviewed the submitted site plan. Discussion was held regarding: percentage of impervious area, and landscaping. Bill Stephenson, applicant, submitted photographs of the property. He agreed to enhance the existing landscaping around the interior parking islands on the Hertz site. He commented that the only off -site construction will be at the entrance way as requested by the City. He noted that there will be no fencing provided around the property. He explained that Hertz anticipates that the bulk of there cliental will be bussed in from the Port. He advised that he has a letter from St. Johns Water Management District and legal access to the stormwater facility. Discussion followed regarding parking. Motion by Donald Dunn, seconded by Harry Pearson, to recommend approval of the site plan for Hertz Local Edition Vehicle Rental Facility. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion Re: Oak Park Condominiums Ingress and Egress - Todd Peetz, City Planner. Todd Peetz, City Planner, advised that the project meets the condition of the approved site plan regarding right -in /right -out. Todd Morley, Building Official, commented that N. Atlantic Avenue is a County road. Bennett Boucher, City Manager, explained that a middle turn lane will need to be installed by the County before the City will accept the road. He noted that the County is receiving quotes to also have a traffic light installed. Shannon Roberts, resident of Solana Shores, voiced her concerns about the dangerous and serious situation between residents of Oak Park and residents of Shorewood Drive entering and exiting their communities. A resident of Solana Lakes commented that the City new about the traffic hazard and approved the Oak Park development anyway. Discussion followed regarding property rights. Lamar Russell explained that the City has not exceeded the documented Level -of- Service- Standard on N. Atlantic Avenue. Therefore, if a proposed development meets all the established codes they can not be denied to build. Bennett Boucher, City Manager, explained that a middle turn lane is planned from George King Blvd. to Space Port Amoco. He advised that the middle turn lane is being designed, there is a plan, and it will be built. However, it will just take time. Planning & Zoning Board • 9 Meeting Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 3 5. Discussion Re: Special Exception Reviews - Todd Peetz, City Planner. Todd Peetz, City Planner, gave an overview of this discussion item. Lamar Russell read the proposed findings of fact special exception worksheet. Following discussion, the Board members agreed to agenda this item for further review and adoption at the next meeting. 6. Discussion and Motion Re: Cancel Meeting on November 22nd and Establish Next Meeting Date (Possibly November 29th). Following discussion, the Board members agreed that the November 22nd meeting be cancelled; and verified that a quorum would be present if a meeting needed to be scheduled for November 29th. OPEN DISCUSSION David Sargeant, Fire Chief, explained that liquid petroleum products are highly regulated. He explained that the State mandates what is enforced and the City can not go below the State code. He explained the City code establishes buffering requirements. He noted that all newer tanks are built with interior and exterior release valves. He agreed that the tanks could levy. However, that is why they are so heavily regulated. Chief Sargeant advised that any large LP tank requires a permit from the fire department. Todd Morley, Building Official, advised that liquid petroleum is not allowed by City code. However, an applicant could ask the City for a zoning amendment. He explained that the term "fire district" came from the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI), which was adopted into the City code in 1979. He advised that SBCCI no longer exists, and suggested that the term be removed from the code. Residents of Solana voiced their comments and concerns regarding the tank farm. Lamar Russell clarified that liquefied petroleum has nothing to do with Coastal Fuels; the City does not allow liquid petroleum; and if Coastal Fuels asks for an amendment to the ordinance, the City must consider it. Discussion continued. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ea McNeely, C airp son ti Susan thapman, Secretary