HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Exception Application CF GasDavid
Good morning.
We now have access to a good deal of information. The city is
continually adding documents to the PRR(public records request) section.
Thank you. The information is creating a good deal of additional
questions. The SE(special exception) app is there but not officially
signed or dated by CF? Probably a preliminary action to gauge the look
and feel of it.
To note, there is no traffic study. The application is requesting a 24
hour window of operation(we have been told 18hours). The compatibility
issue is a large question mark and the 1st question that is asked.
Question 5 fails to answer the screening, buffering and landscaping
question and simply refers to an “aesthetically pleasing finish,
landscape and open space”, also how is added value a proper answer to
creating a buffer? The application makes a good deal of assumptions and
fails to genuinely address the questions that are asked.
A special exception of a gas station is required to have 2000 feet
between each of same, and if you exclude the 7-11 you are at a little
over 2000 feet from the nearest. If you include you are well within
2000 feet, the comprehensive plan states the following in its’ goals:
POLICY IG-1.1.1
The City shall request the review of plans of others to ensure
compatibility between uses within Cape Canaveral and areas immediately
adjacent to the Cape Canaveral city limits. (this means that 7-11 should
be considered for the SE purposes)?
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We need to have clarification on some of the above and so much more.
This information needs to be prioritized and addressed sooner rather
than later. The applicants were hoping these questions would be fully
answered after everything was approved and IF we can get just a few of
these questions answered, we may be able to shed some light on the true
effects of this proposed development as it relates to traffic and
compatibility. These are just a few questions and I hope you can help
with some of the answers.
As the city manager, this potential traffic issue is going to fall on
your desk at some point if this project goes forward and it is my hope
that you can have all of the information as a proactive tool to make
sound choices. The alternative is a reactive position to solve what may
be a traffic scenario that wasn’t properly addressed. If we choose the
later, there is no wiggle room to create a secondary exit for the
surrounding areas. These decisions will be permanent, I will refrain
from making a joke. Ok, unless you can put an overpass to exit Cape
Shores? I couldn’t help myself, but the issue is serious. 14 pumps and
the traffic is assumed to be “normal”? Let’s find out!
Eric Braga
321-239-2911
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