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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01151998 PZCITY OF SEBASTIAN LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15,1998 Vice Chmn. Munsart called the meeting to order at 5:06 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: VC Munsart Mr. Thomas Ms. Kilkelly(a) Mr. Pliska Ms. Vesia EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Mather Mr. Driver(a) Chmn. Fischer Mr. Schulke ALSO PRESENT: Robert Massarelli, Community Development Director Jan King, Zoning Technician Dori Bosworth, Temporary Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Vice Chmn. Munsart announced that Mr. Mather, Mr. Fischer and Mr. Driver are excused from tonight's meeting, and Ms. Kilkelly will be voting. OLD BUSINESS: A. Land Development Code Revisions - Continuation of Draft Review - Amended Articles, Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10. Mr. Massarelli suggested starting in Chapter 7, page 4 in the revision booklet, which covers walls and fences. He gave information about measuring to determine the height of a fence or wall. He also gave information about berms being used to raise a fence higher. There was much discussion on this issue. Ms. Kilkelly mentioned the deletion of terminology about a berm not being considered as part of the ground, and staff noted that this was a mistake on the part of Les Solin, and it will be included in the Code. There was discussion on height of fences versus the height of a growing plant -type barrier. It was suggested to make a drawing to insert in the code book, showing how to measure for a fence. t LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1998 Mr. Massarelli summed up the discussions that covered measuring fence heights as follows Side and rear yards - fence is measured from the finished floor elevation Front yards - fence is measured four feet from the ground elevation, as long as the slope does not exceed 3 to 1 - if on a berm which is less than 2 to 1, it is from the ground under the berm He noted that the exception is along CR 512. There was much discussion about how to define the "front yard" and where fences can be located. Front, rear, and side yard designations and visibility triangles on comer properties were also discussed. Trellises and their height were discussed. It was determined to allow trellises as long as they are not a continuous structure constituting a fence. Easements were discussed as were prohibited fences & walls. Mr. Massarelli suggested inserting "piano wire" in the prohibited materials for fencing. There was consensus of the Board that the finished side of a fence should face out and the vote was as follows: Mr. Thomas - ? Ms. Vesia - In Chmn. Munsart - Out Mr. Pliska - Out Ms. Kilkelly - Out Mr. Thomas suggested asking the City Attorney for an opinion on whether fences should be installed on the property line or inside the line. Barbed wire and razor wire were discussed. A break was taken at 6:34 pm, and the meeting will resume after the regular P & Z meeting. Chmn. Munsart re -opened the Local Planning Agency meeting at 8:43 pm with all previous members and Mr. Schulke present. Mr. Pliska requested going back to section 7-4 on fences around property. Sketches were made on a blackboard depicting several scenarios of front, rear and side yard lines on inside lots and corner lots and where fencing should be placed. It was suggested to come up with wording to describe allowing fencing to be placed at the forward - most corner of a residence, on each side. Section 20A-2.7.8 Waterways, watercraft, and marine related structures Mr. Massarelli noted that live-aboards are not allowed in the City of Sebastian and noted some environmental problems associated with this issue. There was much discussion on this issue and N /,PON LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1998 i0041 the Board members gave the following consensus: Keep code as is Change Ms. Kilkelly Mr. Thomas Mr. Pliska Mr. Schulke Chmn. Munsart Vesia Waterways of the City were discussed. Chmn. Munsart suggested that public piers or docks should have a handrail. There was discussion on requiring it on one side of a pier over a certain length, and not in the area where boats are moored. There was discussion on street access and setbacks and easements Chmn. Munsart adjourned the meeting at 10:02 P.M. 3 (2/11/98 AB) City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET ❑ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 ❑ FAX (561) 589-2566 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF LPA MEETING MINUTES OF MEETING HELD T/�rUuA�V 15'3 19x8 APPROVED AT MEETING HELD FEOPkAeJ !i I44 E. ANN BRACY, RECORDING SECRETARY DORRI BOSWOR i SECRETARY PZH-1F.DOC Alo\