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MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2014
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the
City Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
Order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Lamar Russell. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lamar Russell Chairperson
Harry Pearson Vice Chairperson
John Fredrickson
Ron Friedman
Bruce Collins
John Price
OTHERS PRESENT
*Mark Buddenhagen
Susan Chapman Secretary
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director
*Mr. Buddenhagen participated in the meeting as a board member under the mistaken belief that
he had already been formally appointed to the Planning &Zoning Board. However, as of the
date of the meeting, the City Council had not yet formally approved a Resolution appointing him
to the Board. While Mr. Buddenhagen cast his vote on the items under consideration, no item
passed or failed based on his vote alone and the Board's actions at this meeting would have
resulted the same regardless of Mr. Buddenhagen's participation.
Community & Economic Development Director, Todd Morley announced that Planning & Zoning
Director, Barry Brown had resigned. Mr. Morley advised that he would be performing the
Planning & Zoning Director's duties until a new Director is hired.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Planning &Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2013.
Ron Friedman requested that a minor change be made to the draft Minutes. Motion by Bruce
Collins, seconded by Harry Pearson to approve the Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2013, with
the minor change requested by Ron Friedman. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Approval of Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2013.
Motion by Ron Friedman, seconded by John Price to approve the Meeting Minutes of November
13, 2013, as presented. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
3. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to Board of
Adjustment Re: Special Exception Request No. 13-09 to Allow a Veterinary
Hospital/Clinic (dog boarding and grooming business) in the C-1 zoning district, per City
Code of Ordinances, Section 110-334 (c) (1), Special Exceptions permissible by the
Board of Adjustment- (109 Long Point Road) - Deborah F. Dean, Petitioner.
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Community & Economic Development Director, Todd Morley gave an overview of the request.
He explained that the property owner of 109 Long Point Road was seeking approval for a
Special Exception for the lessee to operate a dog boarding and grooming business. He gave a
Staff Report and read comments from City Staff pertaining to stormwater control; disposal of
animal waste; and adherence to the City Code regarding noise. Brief discussion followed. Todd
Morley clarified that this was a request for a dog boarding and grooming business, not a
veterinary hospital or clinic. The Board reviewed the Special Exception Worksheet. An ensuing
discussion followed regarding: noise, fencing, buffering, traffic, parking, animal waste, odor,
hours of operation, proposed 50 lb. weight limit of animals, number of boarding cages, and
outside play areas.
Chairperson, Lamar Russell opened the floor for public comment. Business Owner/Lessee,
Leonard Meckalavage answered property owners' questions and addressed concerns
regarding: noise, odor, disposal of animal waste, traffic, fencing and buffering, staffing, and the
utilization of Brevard County Humane Society Standards and Procedures to run the day to day
business.
The Board held additional discussion regarding the proposed use being similar to permitted
uses in the C-1 zoning district. Todd Morley determined that Staff was comfortable interpreting
that the requested use was similar to other principal uses in the C-1 zoning district; and
therefore, the requested Special Exception was not required. The Board unanimously agreed
with his interpretation. Petitioner, Deborah Dean voluntarily withdrew the Special
Exception Application.
4. Election Re: Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Lamar Russell opened the floor for nominations. Lamar Russell nominated John Price for
Chairperson. Ron Friedman seconded the nomination. John Price accepted the nomination.
There being no further nominations, Lamar Russell closed the floor for nominations. Vote to
elect John Price as Chairperson carried unanimously.
Lamar Russell opened the floor for nominations. Bruce Collins nominated Lamar Russell for
Vice Chairperson. John Price seconded the nomination. Lamar Russell accepted the
nomination. There being no further nominations, Lamar Russell closed the floor for
nominations. Vote to elect Lamar Russell as Vice Chairperson carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
No open discussion was held.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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