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MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, February 26, 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, John Price. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Chairperson
Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson
John Fredrickson
Ron Friedman
Bruce Collins
Harry Pearson
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan L. Chapman Secretary
Kate Latorre Assistant City Attorney
Todd Morley Community& Economic Development Director
David Dickey Planning &Zoning Director
Mr. Price brought up to the board and all attendees, the importance of speaking clearly and into
the microphones, Everything said is recorded and very important that the recording of the
meeting be recorded clearly.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes—January 8, 2014.
Moved to approve the minutes from the November 13, 2013 meeting.
2. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Consideration and Recommendation to
Board of Adjustment Re: Special Exception Request No. 14-01 to Allow
Assembly; Outside Display of Merchandise; and Sales of Electric Vehicles,
Scooters, Bicycles, and Low Speed Vehicles in the C-2 Zoning District, per City
Code of Ordinances, Section 110-383 (c) (6), Special Exceptions permissible by
the Board of Adjustment - (7077 N. Atlantic Avenue) - Stanley "Ed" Schofield,
Designated Agent.
Todd Morley introduced the new Director of Planning & Zoning, David Dickey and made the
board aware that he was going to present the information in tonight's meeting.
Mr. Dickey presented 2 aerials of the property. He quoted the staff report and explained the
proposed uses of the property. He explained that the current code did not contemplate electric
vehicles. He stated that the code is sparse and quoted the code as what is allowed, the specific
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statute that regulates the operation of electric vehicles. They can operate on roads that are
posted 35 miles an hour.
There is a section in the code that does address automotive, sales & service operations. All
outside display areas will need to be paved. All repair activity should be in an enclosed
structure. Staff is requesting that the board impose an additional condition which will prohibit a
vehicle rental facility. A buffer will also be required along A1A. Mr. Dickey referenced the slide
as to a very substantial vegetative area along A1A. He suggested the current landscape
materials can be credited toward the requirements.
Staff covered the potential impacts to surrounding properties and on public services and
recommended the special exception be approved.
The board verified that Mr. Dickey was recommending approval of the Special Exception with
conditions and Mr. Dickey concurred.
The board asked to see if the applicant, Mr. Schofield, had anything further to discuss. Mr.
Schofield spoke about the product and how popular it is with their customers. He stated that the
vehicles are DOT compliant and a low speed vehicle.
The board asked about assembling the vehicles. Mr. Schofield explained they have to assemble
the windshield and roof on the vehicle after it arrives. This is done under roof with air
conditioning.
Chairman Mr. Price motioned to recommend approval with conditions stated by Mr. Dickey. The
motion was seconded.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously, all FOR.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
No open discussion was held.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Ar,+roved on t f( day of � , 2014.
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John Price, Chairwerson
Susan Juliano, Sec tary
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