HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-2006 Regular Meeting (2)PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 13, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on December 13, 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
John Fredrickson
Donald Dunn
Harry Pearson
John Johanson
OTHERS PRESENT
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
1st Alternate
Susan Chapman Secretary
Todd Peetz City Planner
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
Robert Hoog Mayor Pro Tem
Shannon Roberts Council Member
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 8, 2006.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by Lamar Russell, to approve the meeting minutes
of November 8, 2006, as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Recommendation to City Council Re: Ace Hardware Revised Site Plan.
Todd Peetz gave an overview of the proposed expansion. He noted the uses of the
surrounding properties; and gave an overview of public services and facilities.
Marvin Nichols, property owner, advised that the 5,000 sq. ft. addition will look like the
existing building; the green house will look more like a pool screen enclosure, with
shaded screens; the existing propane tank will be relocated in the rear of the property
next to the dumpster. Discussion followed regarding the relocation of the existing 1,000
gallon propane tank; location of the fire hydrant; acceptable turning radiuses for the fire
department emergency access; traffic pattern; employee parking in the rear, and
customer parking in the front; the building structure is for Ace Hardware storage and
accessible only to their employees; the new structure would not be open to the public or
rented; drainage; landscaping; stormwater; and permits from regulatory agencies.
Discussion continued regarding the previous u -haul rental business; and architectural
drawings not being submitted to the Board for review. The property owner excused
himself from the meeting to obtain the architectural rendering from his vehicle for the
Board's review. Bea McNeely advised that the project was approved by the Community
Appearance Board.
Motion by Harry Pearson, seconded by John Frederickson, to recommend approval of
the Ace Hardware Revised Site Plan. Discussion followed regarding the relocation of
the existing propane tank. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Planning & Zoning Bolt
Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2006
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OPEN DISCUSSION
John Johanson questioned what the status was regarding the proposed sign ordinance.
Kate Latorre, Assistant City Attorney, responded that staff was still working on it. The
Board members agreed that the Community Appearance Board members be contacted
when the City reviews the proposed ordinance.
John Johanson voiced his concerns regarding further regulating or removing additional
hotels and vehicle rental facilities from the code so that the City would remain a
residential community, preventing a tourism community. Lamar Russell noted that the
City established distance requirements between vehicle rental facilities.
John Johnson advised the Hertz Rent -A -Car located on A1A and Holman Road were
parking vehicles in the City right -of -way, which was in violation of City code and their
special exception. Discussion followed regarding vehicle rental facilities. John
Fredrickson commented that the City lost a lovely restaurant because they were drawn
away by a vehicle rental business that overflowed their parking area.
Shannon Roberts, Council Member, advised that the Business and Cultural
Development Board prefers not so many hotels and vehicle rental facilities in the City.
She explained that the Board is surveying the commercial districts and will determine the
desirable vs. less desirable uses.
Shannon Roberts, Council Member, advised that a workshop is being scheduled with the
Planning & Zoning Board and City Council regarding short term rentals.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
(Bea McNeely, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman, Secretary