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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAB Minutes 11-19-14COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 A meeting of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Appearance Board was held on November 19, 2014, in the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Wolf called the meeting to Order at 6:13 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT Rosalie Wolf Bob Nienstadt Mary Jo Tichich Joseph Mathos MEMBERS ABSENT Randy Wasserman Angela Raymond OTHERS PRESENT Kim Kopp David Dickey Angie Apperson Patrice Huffman Vice Chairperson Chairperson Assistant City Attorney Planning and Zoning Director Administrative Services Director Board Secretary Assistant City Attorney Kimberly Kopp swore in all participants who were planning to speak. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes — August 6, 2014 Motion by Mr. Mathos, seconded by Mrs. Tichich to approve the August 6, 2014 Minutes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. City Hall —100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL A. Review and approval of Level 1 Application consistent with Chapter 22, Article III of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Staff presented an aerial view and pasteboard illustrations of the site/building. Mr. Alberto Portela, Principal Architect, and Jim Vitter of Kimley-Horn were introduced. Mr. Dickey presented Staffs report explaining Attachment #3, particularly paragraph #3, and the importance of this information to the project. Staff is working closely with the consultant to meet the setback requirements; parking will be located primarily in the rear of the building with 74 parking spaces; importance of the location of this building in Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 relationship to the AIA Economic Overlay District was explained; and landscaping and the trees that will be preserved were addressed. Discussion ensued regarding parking requirements and that the number seemed high. Ms. Apperson mentioned the different uses being considered to address the need to keep the number of spaces as is and Mr. Dickey explained that once these spaces were lost, they could not be regained. Setback of the building and safety issues in relationship to AIA were of concern. Mr. Vitter explained placement of a knee wall on the Southern portion of the building is for protection from traffic. Mr. Portela stated that the goal is not to create a barrier or deterrent from the public; instead, to create a Campus -like setting with an elegant building that will give a sense of pride to the City now and in the future. The building entrance/reason for location on the East side of the site was explained. The Board inquired if the plans for placement of the building could be changed. Mr. Dickey explained the reason for placement of the building is to start moving buildings closer to A 1 A in an attempt to help reduce the traffic speed on A 1 A and to set the standard for future development. Kimberly Kopp explained to the Board specifically what they were voting on. Motion by Mrs. Tichich, seconded by Mr. Nienstadt to approve Staff's recommendation with the addition of the AIA Economic Opportunity Overlay District Expansion. Vote carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearin A. Recommendation to City Council Re: Ordinance _-2014 to amend the Code of Ordinances to Revise Section 22-43 to provide for streamlining of development approvals. Mr. Dickey provided a short presentation and explained that this Ordinance change typically does not go before this Board, but the City Manager had asked that this be presented for feedback and support. The goal is to streamline development approvals and reduce time/cost. If the applicant can show just cause and there are no changes from the original approval, an extension can be administratively approved. Mr. Dickey read the wording of the Ordinance that will change to allow this process. Discussion ensued regarding the process. Staff cannot make any regulatory changes. Staff will ensure that this Board is kept updated. Motion by Mr. Mathos, seconded by Mr. Nienstadt to recommend that City Council approve Ordinance --2014 as proposed. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2 Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: None. Motion by Mr. Mathos, seconded by Mr. Nienstadt to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Patrice Huffman, N 3 2014.