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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-24-14 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2014 A Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on April 24, 2014, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Arvo Eilau called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT Arvo Eilau Chairperson Douglas Raymond Vice Chairperson Paula Collins Linda M. Brown Desmond Wassell OTHERS PRESENT Susan Juliano Secretary Kimberly Kopp Assistant City Attorney David Dickey Planning &Zoning Director Arvo Eilau stated that Desmond Wassell, new BOA member, will be sworn in by Assistant City Attorney, Kimberly Kopp. Moved by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Raymond to waive the reading of the March 27, 2014 Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Minutes for the March 27, 2014 meeting will be approved at the next meeting after they have been revised to reflect George Sweetman's attendance. 2. Quasi-Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Motion Re: Special Exception Request No. 14-01 to allow the assembly, outdoor display, service and sales of electric vehicles in the C-2 zoning district—7077 N. Atlantic Avenue— Property Owner/Agent. Mr. Eilau read aloud the first and only item on the agenda. Mr. Dickey introduced the applicants. He stated that the Staff report was largely the same except for some changes in the conditions in order to clarify and add specificity. Mr. Dickey presented an aerial slide showing the property and stated the land use is commercial in the surrounding area. This proposed use requires a special exception for sales and service and what can be categorized as an automotive vehicle. He stated that Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes April 24,2014 the State of Florida has standards and requirements for the operation of electric vehicles which are found in the agenda packet provided. Mr. Eilau questioned Staff recommendations. Mr. Dickey pointed out the ingress/egress points on the aerial slide and stated they are nonconforming; therefore, the special exception will not affect them. Mr. Dickey introduced the applicant, Mr. Schofield. Mr. Raymond inquired about a car and mobile home that were parked in the parking lot. Mr. Schofield explained that the car belonged to his son who was trying to sell it; The mobile home is owned by a woman he knows. Mr. Raymond asked that they be removed. Mr. Eilau asked the applicant what his business plan is. Mr. Schofield explained what brought him to Florida. He has been researching better options for smaller electric cars and believes they are good for the smaller communities. They will be producing around 6-8 cars a month and will be working with battery companies. Mr. Eilau also asked about the cars being brought inside at night. Mr. Schofield stated this was done at night to avoid potential damage. Mr. Eilau asked if there would be more than eight (8) cars. Mr. Schofield responded there would be no more than eight (8) cars outside during the day. The Board was concerned about the name of this product for sale and agreed they would be called "Passenger Vehicles". The hours for this business were also established to be 9am-6pm and the vehicles will be brought inside the building before dark around 6pm. Mr. Eilau asked about the egress and Mr. Schofield stated that they plan to close the entire right side. Mr. Eilau suggested it be closed off with a full encompassing hedge to which the applicant agreed. Mr. Eilau stated this will be sales only; no leasing or renting of these vehicles, to which Mr. Schofield agreed. Mr. Pindizak a citizen of Cape Canaveral, stated this business is good for the City and will generate additional revenue. He stated the applicant is willing to do everything the Board is requesting of him and they should approve. Mr. Eilau asked if the Board had any discussion; members responded they were satisfied with what was heard. Mr. Eilau stated the Board would like to have a 7 day notice on the BOA meetings going forward and asked that the Agenda packets be brought to their homes. Mr. Dickey requested a meeting with each board member individually to understand their thoughts about the Board and what is expected of Staff. Mr. Wassell felt it would be more beneficial to meet as a Board as issues come up and then meet individually. It was agreed to meet individually. 2 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes April 24,2014 OPEN DISCUSSION: No open discussion was held. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. •ved on this l)1 day of , 2014. / 4--""°-"J Po = u, Chrsr► -u4O 4111I ow. Susan Juliano, S-cretary 3