HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 3-27-2014CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Library Meeting Room
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
MINUTES
Tuesday
March 27, 2014
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Arvo Eilau called the Meeting to Order at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Arvo Eilau
Paula Collins
Douglas Raymond
Linda Brown
George Sweetman
OTHERS PRESENT
Todd Morley
David Dickey
Anthony Garganese
Mia Goforth
Vice Chairperson
Community & Economic Development Director
Planning & Zoning Director
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk/Recording Secretary
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
A motion was made by Linda Brown, seconded by George Sweetman to nominate Arvo
Eilau as the Board Chairperson. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arvo Eilau, seconded by Paula Collins to nominate Douglas
Raymond as Vice Chairperson. Vote on the Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion Re: Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2013.
A motion was made by George Sweetman, seconded by Linda Brown to approve the
meeting minutes of October 30, 2013, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
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3. 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.
Community and Economic Development Director Todd Morley gave an update on the changes
in his department and introduced Planning and Zoning Director David Dickey to the Board. Mr.
Dickey shared some of his professional background and personal information. Mr. Dickey then
presented the Staff Report regarding Special Exception Request No. 14.01.
Board Members put forth questions regarding specifications/conditions for this Request on
leasing and rentals and the selling of automobiles on this property. Mr. Dickey stated the
Applicant was not present tonight. Discussion ensued and included the Applicant's absence at
this meeting; the meaning of outdoor display; the electric vehicles being sold at this location and
storage of inventory; how it is not the Board's job to discuss business contingency.
Chairperson Eilau submitted photos to show violations regarding buffer zones. Discussion
continued regarding tabling the Request because the conditions are not clear; increasing the
buffer on both sides of the property; ingress and egress on the property. City Attorney Anthony
Garganese advised the Board that without the Applicant here tonight, the Board cannot drill
down on some of the issues and should let Staff go back to the Applicant before taking a final
vote. Mr. Morley recommended tabling the item until the Applicant is here. Chairperson Eilau
stated Conditions 1-4 of the Recommendations in the Staff Report need to be clarified. A motion
was made by Linda Brown, seconded by George Sweetman to table Request No. 14.01 until
the next meeting of the Board of Adjustment. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued and included performance bonds for general compliance; how the conditions
would become part of the permit and treated just like any other law. Mr. Morley announced that
if any Members have concerns regarding conditions (violations) to please call the Community
and Economic Development Department so they can work on the enforcement side of things.
4. Interview & Recommendation to City Council — New Board Member Candidate(s).
Desmond Wassell introduced himself to the Board and shared his professional and personal
background. A motion was made by Linda Brown, seconded by Douglas Raymond to
recommend City Council appoint Desmond Wassell as a Member of the Board of
Adjustment. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION:
Mr. Morley reported on the City Council approval of a loan for the New City Hall Facility and a
charrette style meeting will be coming up regarding that; the new Fire Station; a southern overlay
district plan and lessons learned from the Northern Overlay District Plan; Florida Department of
Transportation has engaged Kimley-Horn to develop the AIA Corridor Project; the Business and
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Economic Development Board has started a City Branding Initiative to market the City to the
world.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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o Eilau, Ch ' erson
Mia Goforth, Dep u City Clerk/Recording Secretary
2014.