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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP & Z Minutes 08-27-14PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2014 A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to Order at 6:05 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 Harry Pearson Craig Kittleson OTHERS PRESENT Kimberly Kopp Assistant City Attorney David Dickey Planning & Zoning Director Susan Juliano Secretary PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Assistant City Attorney Kimberly Kopp informed the public that if anyone wished to address a specific topic that may be in front of the Planning & Zoning Board in the near future as aQuasi- Judicial and/or Public Hearing agenda item, they must wait for that specific meeting. Cape Shores resident Robert Metz addressed the Board on the Cumberland Farms issue. Ms. Kopp presented that this item would eventually come before the Planning & Zoning Board. Staff has not presented anything to the Board; therefore, it may not hear any evidence on this item beforehand. Additionally, the applicant is not present. Mr. Metz was under the impression that signage for Cumberland Farms had been approved. Mr. Dickey clarified that Cumberland Farms has only submitted an application for tree removal and it has not yet been scheduled to move forward. Staff is working with the developer and at the earliest, it may be heard at the October City Council meeting. Cape Shores resident Howard Frey addressed the Board stating residents had several concerns with the proposed Cumberland Farms project. Ms. Kopp presented, again, that this item would eventually come before the Board and to please hold his comments until the evidentiary hearing at which time he could speak. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014 Mr. Price presented that comments being addressed to the Board regarding Cumberland Farms may not be appropriate for this meeting and requested the public to consider that fact prior to addressing the Board. Cape Shores resident/board member Rebecca Rowe addressed the Board and read a prepared letter. Ms. Kopp asked if the letter was about Cumberland Farms to which Ms. Rowe replied it was, but it was not specifically mentioned in the letter. Ms. Kopp allowed her to continue reading about the habitat concerns for the City as long as she was not referring to a proposed property for a future evidentiary hearing. Ms. Kopp asked the Board not to respond. Ms. Rowe submitted her letter to the Board Secretary. Resident Ray Osborne read and submitted his letter entitled "Continuing to Build the Vision for our City" to the Board Secretary. Cape Shores resident Suzanne Elliott addressed the Board and read a poem, "The Tree Speaks." She asked the Board to remember that we are the City of trees. Mrs. Elliott submitted the poem to the Board Secretary. Cape Shores resident Lorraine Stick addressed the Board regarding traffic impact caused by what she was not permitted to talk about. Ms. Kopp stated when that item comes before the Board, she can come back and speak on the item. Cape Shores resident Eric Braga addressed the Board and spoke about its meaning and the reason members chose to sit on the Board. He stated the Board has the opportunity to ask more of the developer and builder of certain projects. He expressed that residents want smart development. There being no one else wishing to speak, the Board moved on to New Business. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 25, 2014 Motion by Dr. Fredrickson, seconded by Mr. Russell to approve the June 25, 2014 minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Interview & Recommendation to City Council Re: Potential Board Members, Mike Moulton and Donald Willis. Interview: Mike Moulton Mr. Moulton stated that he has attended P&Z meetings over the last few months and would like to share his personal value. He responded to various question from board members and the public. In response to Ms. Kopp, Mr. Moulton stated he votes, but is not registered to vote in Brevard County. 2 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014 Interview: Don Willis Mr. Willis stated he was a small business owner in the technical sector for approximately 30 years. He wanted to live in a beach community and moved to Cape Canaveral three years ago. His first choice of boards is the Business & Economic Development Board. Mr. Willis responded to various questions from board members and the public. Mr. Osborne approached the podium and recommended Mr. Willis, which was followed by a discussion between Mr. Osborne and Mr. Russell regarding same. Mr. Dickey approached the Board and informed them that Mr. Willis has qualified as a candidate for City Council. He also informed the Board that he had received an email from Mr. Friedman who could not attend the meeting, that he highly recommends Mr. Moulton to fill the vacant seat on the Board. Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend Mr. Moulton be interviewed by the City Council to fill the Board vacancy. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dickey informed the Board that Mr. Willis will be interviewed by the Business & Economic Development Board at its August 28, 2014 meeting. 3. Quasi -Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council Re: Ordinance _-2014 to amend the Code of Ordinances to Revise Section 110- 538 to allow certain encroachments with required setbacks. Mr. Dickey read his Staff Report to the Board and advised there would be some minor text changes to the Code. Staff is recommending approval for this change. Discussion included whether the list consisted of all setbacks, including rear; that many air conditioners are not in compliance; that certain verbiage that was in this Code in 1983 is now missing and the suggestion that Staff research the Code to determine where the verbiage fell out and bring forward to the Board the list of setbacks for discussion; that quite a few pool pumps/air conditioners/propane tanks are on side setbacks as a result of the Code years ago vs. today's Code; that A/C units/pool equipment are more efficient with less noise than years ago; and the Special Exception approval process. Motion by Mr. Kittleson, seconded by Mr. Russell to table this item until Staff has the opportunity to review the 1983 Code and bring forward to the Board additional information. Mr. Pearson; AGAINST, Mr. Kittleson; FOR, Dr. Fredrickson; FOR, Mr. Russell; FOR, Mr. Price; FOR. Motion approved by majority vote. 4. Quasi -Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council Re: Ordinance _-2014 to amend the Code of Ordinances to Revise Article X. AlA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT to expand the boundaries and revise various Sections. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 27, 2014 Mr. Dickey requested that this item be pulled from the Agenda. Staff is working on some additional language; item will be placed on the next P&Z Agenda. 5. Quasi -Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Recommendation to City Council Re: Ordinance _-2014 to amend the Code of Ordinances to Revise Section 22-43 to provide for administrative extension of Community Appearance Board approvals. Mr. Dickey read his Staff Report to the Board and presented that Staff is looking to achieve consistency. The majority of approvals can be administratively extended with the exception of two that cannot. Discussion included how administrative extensions would help the business community as there would no longer be the need to come back to the Board; thereby, reducing fees. Motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Kittleson to recommend approval of Ordinance -2014 to City Council. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS & OPEN DISCUSSION: Motion by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Russell to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Approved on thi day of _ _� . 92014. John Price, Chairperson Susan Juliano, Sec tart' 4