HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-23-14 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2014
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, April 23, 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.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Price Chairperson
Lamar Russell Vice Chairperson
John Fredrickson
Ron Friedman
Bruce Collins
Harry Pearson
Craig Kittelson
OTHERS PRESENT
Susan Juliano Secretary
Kimberly Kopp Assistant City Attorney
Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director
David Dickey Planning & Zoning Director
Mr. Price asked that everyone speak clearly into the microphones.
NEW BUSINESS
1. John Price stated that Craig Kittelson, new P&Z member, will be sworn in by Assistant
City Attorney, Kimberly Kopp.
2. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council Re: Amend the
Code of Ordinance to Revise Section 90-172, Banks of Retention and Detention Areas.
Mr. Price questioned why the last set of minutes from the February meeting were left off the
agenda. Dave Dickey stated that we were transitioning through staff and the minutes were not
available and we would be approving the February minutes at the next scheduled meeting in
May. He assured Mr. Price that they will have the minutes in all agenda packets moving
forward.
Mr. Price stated that we had a revised agenda and that item #1, Enterprise Special Exception,
from the original agenda, was withdrawn.
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Dave Dickey, Planning &Zoning Director presented the one (1) item on the agenda. The
request is to amend Section 90 -172 of the City Code to establish certain design standards for
the construction of wet and dry retention/detention facilities. He explained that this is being
processed administratively.
Managing the quantity & quality of storm water is referred to as storm water management. Cape
Canaveral is a barrier island which makes the management of water quality and quantity is even
more critical.
Dave Dickey presented a slide showing the current and proposed slide slopes. The slopes are
broken down into Horizontal and Vertical ratios. The current requirement is a 6 to 1 slope and
we are proposing 4 to 1. A Slope no greater than 4 to 1 unless an alternate standard is
approved by the City Engineer.
The board stated that they discussed this at a previous meeting. Mr. Dickey stated he wasn't
with the City when they discussed it. Mr. Russell wanted to bring this up for thought. The board
discussed omitting and/or adding new language about the City Engineer and he/she has the
right to change the standard. The board went over what was underlined and struck through to
understand what will change and what words will be used. Todd Morley explained that we as a
City cannot approve unless St. John's Water Management District approves. St. John's will stay
on top of the proposed slope and we can't make any changes without their approval. The board
made it clear that the 4 to 1 slope is steeper than the 6 to 1 slope.
Mr. Price opened up the floor to the audience for discussion.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Charles Penziak stated that maybe our City is building something too big for this area. He felt
our City tries to do away with this. He stated that if it's worked for years, let it be. It is a hazard
for children or people. He also stated that someone can get out of a 6 to1 but not a 4 to 1 slope.
The fences are never high enough. The other issue is on the larger slope and higher pond, it's
less of a slope at 6 to 1 and a mosquito problem will be worse at the 4 to 1. Mr. Penziak said
that he has seen kids drown as well as increasing the danger and more mosquitos.
The president of the Cape Shores HOA asked about the withdrawn agenda item, and wanted to
know when they will hear this item in the future.
Dave Dickey explained to them that they will be notified again as to what meeting the item will
be discussed and they will receive another notice as soon as another application is submitted.
A motion was made by Harry Pearson to amend the code of ordinance as read by Todd
Morley.
Vote on the motion was carried 6-1
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OPEN DISCUSSION:
Dave Dickey brought up another issue as to what would be brought to the board in the near
future. He stated that they are going to bring a "mixed use" ordinance to the Planning and
Zoning Board for its consideration.
Another project he brought up is that staff is considering an ordinance to extend the economic
overlay to the southern part of A1A.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Approved on day of , 2014.
J. n Price, Chairp-rson
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Susan Juliano, Secret
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