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MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 2014
A Meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on October 8, 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
Harry Pearson
Craig Kittleson
Ronald Friedman
Mike Moulton (to be sworn in at this meeting)
OTHERS PRESENT
Kimberly Kopp Assistant City Attorney
Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director
David Dickey Planning & Zoning Director
Susan Juliano Board Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes - August 27, 2014.
Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Dr. Fredrickson to approve the August 27, 2014
minutes, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Price and Board members expressed their condolences to the family of Bruce Collins and
acknowledged all his years of service to the Planning & Zoning Board.
Kimberly Kopp swore in Mike Moulton.
2. Quasi -Judicial and/or Public Hearing: Motion Re: Consideration and
Recommendation to Board of Adjustment Re: Special Exception No. 14-04 to
allow the construction of an Assisted Living Facility in the R-3 zoning district -
700 W. Central Boulevard - Puerto Del Rio, LLC; Property Owner.
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report/photos showing the site and surrounding areas.
Attachment #6 was discussed in great detail with a presentation. Mr. Dickey explained that
this project will be located in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) zone and that it
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is a positive impact for the City's funding. Staff had neglected to administratively give
approval to the Special Exception and Variance when the time lapsed; thus, the need for this
meeting. Mr. Dickey explained there were no changes to this Special Exception worksheet
since August 8, 2014.
Staff read three letters from local citizens (letters will be included in the record).
Discussion ensued regarding landscaping requirements; Staff stated standards will be met.
Concerns were addressed regarding the AIA Overlay District and the impact this project will
have to emergency services/response. Mr. Dickey clarified that this meeting was to address
the Special Exception only and that variance issues would be presented to the Board of
Adjustment.
Open discussion with audience participation ensued at this time and Kim Kopp swore in any
potential speakers.
In response to a question regarding the construction schedule for the project, Staff was not
able to provide a time frame since this is a sizeable project. Traffic issues were addressed
indicating a traffic study would be a requirement. Parking was addressed as well. In response
to a question regarding funding for the project, Staff indicated this is not a City requirement.
Bonds are no longer a requirement. Another resident asked that the Board not approve this
Special Exception.
The Applicant presented that funding for the project has been a challenge, but he has never
walked away from a project; the ALF will be built. He felt there should be no road repairs
until after completion of the project.
No additional comments from the Board were presented.
Motion by Mr. Pearson, seconded by Mr. Kittleson to recommend approval of Special
Exception No. 14-04 to Board of Adjustment . Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
A five (5) minutes break was requested at 7:30 p.m.
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 within required setbacks.
Mr. Dickey presented Staff's report and explained the current Code encroachments. There
have been several revisions made to the list of encroachments by the City and the August 27th
meeting by the Board was highlighted. Staff explained the attachments presented at this
meeting and referenced the rear and side yard setbacks for pool/air conditioners could not
project more than 5ft. into setbacks. Mr. Dickey showed a picture of a non-compliant air
conditioning unit.
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Discussion with audience ensued. Noise/sound was a great concern. Increase in setbacks was
suggested. One resident was not in favor of the amendment. In response to a question
regarding a blank line instead of a number for the Ordinance, Mr. Dickey explained that a
number is not issued until presented to City Council.
Motion by Mr. Kittleson, seconded by Mr. Pearson to recommend approval of Ordinance
-2014 to the City Council.
Mr. Moulton, For; Mr. Pearson, For; Mr. Kittleson, For; Mr. Friedman, Against; Dr.
Fredrickson, For, Mr. Russell, For; Mr. Price, For. Vote on the motion carried.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Mr. Dickey requested that the Board attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Homewood
Suites Hotel on October 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Motion by Mr. Friedman and seconded by Mr. Russell to adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
John Price, Chairperson
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Susan Juliano, Secret
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