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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02041999 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1999 The Chron. states "This meatina is heine voice transmitted over Falcon Cab/e Television cheno,~,,,,35,: Chmn. Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. PRESENT: Mr. Mahoney(a) Mr, Mather Mr. Pliska Chmn. Schulke Mr. Evely Mr. Barrett. Ms. Vesia EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Scott Mathis ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Richard Stringer, City Attorney Ann Brack, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Schulke announced that Mr. Mathis is excused from this meeting. :He welcomed two new members, Chuck Barrett, regular member, and Bill Evely, altemate member. Ha noted that Mr. Mahoney will be voting in place of Mr. Mathis, end Mr. Evely will be voting in place of Mr. Thomas. APPROVAI~ pF Mi. NU~S: (1/21/99) ..= I make a motion that we approve the minutes of January 21 . .~ vote'was OLD BUSINESS: None '-"~"- ~~~ lee"- ~ ~"~ ~..,~~ ~ ~ ~?/,,~, NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBUC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 838 Cain Strse{ -Patri¢ia Morena - Nursing Seminars Ms. Patdcia Morena, 838 Cain Street, Sebastian, was present. Ms. Morena and Tracy Hess were sworn in at 7:04 pm. by Chmn. Schulke. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING' OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 There were twenty-nine (29) notices.of headng sent, and we received one (1) objection and no non-objection letters. The applicant was provided with a copy of Objection letter. The applicant gave a brief presentation. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Chmn~ Schulke opened and dosed the public headng at 7:09 pm., as there was no public input. MOTION by Vesia/Barrett I make a motion that we approve the Home Occupational License for Patricia Moreno, doing business as Nurse-Ed Enterprises, 838 Cain Street, Sebastian. Roll call: Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - O, Motion carded. B. PUBUC HEARING - MODEL HOME PERMIT RENEWAL - Burgoon- Berger Construction, Inc, - 497 Tulip DHve Mr. Hass noted that applicants are not required to be present at the time of.renewal. There was no one at the meeting to speak for or against this permit. There were sixteen (16) notices of hearing sent, and no objection or non-<)bjection letters were received. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation, noted that there have been no code violations, and recommended approval for one (1) year. The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:09 pm, as there was no public input. MOTION: I make a motion that we approve the model home renewal for Burgoon-Berger, Construction Corporation at 497 Tulip Drive. Roll call: Mr. Pliska - yes Chmn, Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - O. Motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 B. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEWS -. Section 20A-$.7.D.7 1, 718 Belfast Terrace - 240 Sq. Ft. Prefab Shed- V, Dawson Mr. Vince Dawson, 718 Belfast Terrace, Sebastian, was present and gave a bdef presentation. Mr. Hass .gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Chmn. Schulke established dudng discussiOn that it will be similar in type' and color as the main residence MOTION by Pliska/Mather I'll make a motion that we approve the applicant, Vincent Dawsoni. 718 Belfast Ten'ace, for his accessory building. Roll call: Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Evely(a) -yes Mr. Mather -yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes The vote was 7- 0. Motion carried. 2. 714 Tulip Drive - 288 Sq, R. Profab Shed - M. Allen Malcolm Allen, 714 Tulip Drive, Sebastian, was present and gave a brief presentation. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Mr. Barrett asked if the applicant planned to have electrical power in this shed and Mr. Allen responded that he did not. In response to a questiOn from Mr. Pliska, the applicant indicated that the shed would be painted very similar to his main residence. MOTION by Mather/Vesia I make a motion that we approve the accessory shed for Malcolm Allen at 714 Tulip Drive. Roll call: Mr. Evely(a) -yes Mr. Mahoney(a) -yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mather -yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Ms. Vesia - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING:COMMISSiON MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 C. PUBLIC HEARING - Recommendation to City Council - Rezonlng - COR (Commercial Office Residential) to CG - Fischer Trade Center Mr. Randy Mosby of Mosby and Associates was present representing the applicant and was sworn in by Chron. Schulke. Also sworn in at the same time were Richard Marco, President of River Run Condominium Assoc., Joseph Braun of River Run, and Herb Munsart, 1464 Seahouse St., Sebastian. Mr. Mosby gave a presentation on this application. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation end noted that this property will ~ rezoned to Commercial General by the City in the near future. Chmn. Schulke opened the public headng at 7:21 pm. Mr. Richard Marco, 6522 River Run Drive, Sebastianl and President of River Run CondOminium Association, inquired about "notice" of tonight's meeting. Mr. Hess noted that the notice was in the Press Journal on Jen. 21a, 1999. It was also noted that the public noticing action for affected parties is not necessary until City Council action. Mr. Joseph Braun, 6305 River Run Drive, asked for an explanation of the difference between COR and CG. Mr. Hess gave explanation and noted that CG leans to more intense ;~ercial use. He also noted that self-service mini-storage units ara allowed within thei:CG'Zon~ .but not in COR, and COR will. probably eventually be eliminated. He also ~ thatthese mini-storage facilities may not be used to run a business. "' ' : Chmn. Schulke closed.the public headng at 7;28 pm. Mr. Mosby had no rebuttal. MOTION by Mather/Vesia I make a motion to recommend to City Council that the Fischer Trade Center, Phase II be rezoned from COR to CGin compliance with the Comp. Plan. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mather - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 D. PUBMC HEARING - Recommendation to City Council - Special Uae Permit - Self-Service Storage Facility (O,97-53) - Fischer TraderCenter Randy Mosby was present representing the applicant, and gave a presentation. He presented a visual artist's concept of the proposed site and commented that this will be a iow key, passive facility. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation and noted that the applicant has concurred with all of the conditions listed on page 3 of the staff report. At this point he indicated that staff recommends approval. Chmn. Schulke opened the public hearing at 7:40 pm. Mr. Richard Marco of River Run asked for a description of the "opaque screen" on the two sides. Mr. Haas responded that this will be an issue for review dudng the site plan review. Chmn. Schulke expanded on this issue. Chmn. Schulke closed the public hearing at 7:45 pm. There was discussion on the landscaping for this site. Mr. Mosby indicated that the applicant intends to use the opaque wall of the building as their opaque screen, but will offer architectural relief on the wall of this building. Mr. Mosby suggested that landscape issues should be covered at the time. :of site ,.plan review. He also noted that the applicant will work with staff on the level .of detail on the landscaping. He then stated that "spacial care will be taken during the .site plan reView process for the landscaping on all buffers of the building, and we agree to ~. and we'll work that out with staff and you all .... ", He also noted that the applicant agrees with additional landscaping on the north and south sides, and also on the east.~ide. At this point, Mr. Hass read from the Code description of Opaque Screening. In response to a question from a Commission member, Atty. Stringer noted that conditions can be attached to fulfill the intent of the code, since it is a special.Use, which is like an exception to the code. There was more discussion on the front/rear of this project. Atty. Stringer read the definition of Type C landscaping from the Code. Chmn. Schulke suggested including in the motion that the Type A opaque screen on the north/south side shall consist of, partially with vegetation, and the east side; adjacent to U.S. #1 would require, at a minimum, the landscaping between the pavement and right- of-way, which would be a hedge and a tree every thirty-five (35) feet. Mr. Mather suggested including in the motion wording to cover the architectural, relief to be used on the building. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 MOTION by Pliska/Evely I make a motion to re-open the public :heedng. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Mather - Yes Mr. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr: Evaly(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carded. Chmn. Schulke re-opened the public.hearing at 8:21 pm. Mr. Richard Marco commented that he was pleased to see that this Board, as wetl as the prOject engineer, is concerned with the citizens who pass or live in close proximity to this property and the landscape suggestions made here tonight, aspeciallY:.on the north.and east sides. Chmn. Schulke closed the public headng at 8:30 pm. Chmn. Schulke suggested wording for condition #7 to read: The side lot lines shall be screened with a type "A" opaque screen, and vegetation must be incorporated within this screen, and the front, facing U.S. #1 shall be screened with a Type C opaque screen, and the building shall incorporate architectural relief. Mr. Mosby suggested that landscaping not be required on the west property line~ facing the railroad track. There was discussion on this issue. MOTION by Mather/Barrett I make a motion that we approve the Fischer Trade Center Phase II Special Use Permit recommendation to City Council, with staff's recommendations and conditions, including Joe's recommendation that's been added (condition #7 - [The side lot lines shall be screened with a type "A" opaque screen, and vegetation must be incorporated within this screen, and the front faring U.S,. #1 shall be screened with a Type C opaque screen, and the building shall incorporate architectural relief.] Roll call: Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mather * yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. A break was taken from 8:30 to 8:38 pm, with all previously present members, returning. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 E. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - Site Plan Review - Dr. Betancourt Orthodontist Office - 675 Fellsmere Road - C.512 Zoning District Atty. Stringer explained the process for the quasi-judicial hearing. Mr. Jim Garrison, 751 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, was present representing the applicant, and was sworn in by the Chairman at 8:40 pm. There were thirty-nine (39) notices of headng sent, and there ware no objection or non- objection letters received. Mr. Gardson gave a bdef presentation and agreed with the requirement that (1) the dumpster be screened on the fourth side; (2) the swale along the alleyway to the rear of the property is provided for; and (3) exterior lighting will be provided as it was ornitted from the site plan. There ware no affected parties present. There was discussion on the number of parking spaces on this site. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation end recommended approval with conditions. He noted that the City Engineer requests a detail design of the rear swale on this site. There were no opponents or proponents. Chrnn. Schulke closed the public information period at 8:50 pm. Mr. Garrison complimented the P & Z members and Mr. Hass for being extremely helpful to him in providing information. Mr. Mahoney complimented the engineer on the design of this building. Landscape requirements were discussed and the issue of trees every thirty,five (35) feet on the rear buffer was discussed. Mr. Garrison indicated that the applicant has already stated that the landscape plan as outlined is not sufficient, and probably won't have any objection to installing ~ every thirty-five (35) feat on the rear property line. Atty. Stringer noted that the above mentioned trees cannot be required, according to the interpretation of the code, but the applicant can agree to do that. There was discussion on enforcement of the tree code. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MOTION by Mather/Barrett I make a motion that we approve Betancourt Dental Offices .per staff's recommendation and pdnt of J.C. Garrison, Incorporation, rev., dated 1/25/98, sheets S-1, S-2, and floor plan by Jim Garrison, Incoq~orated, sheets A-I., ..A-2~ A- 3, dated 12/7/98. Roll Call: Mr. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke -yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - Site Plan Review - City of Sebastian - Barber Street Sports Complex - Pie, nj= Pavlllion - PS Zoning District Chmn. Schulke opened the quasi-judicial hearing at 9:08 pm. Martha Campbell, City Engineer was sworn in at 9:08 pm. Them were forty-seven (47) notices of headng sent, and no objection or non.objection letters were received. Ms. Campbell gave a presentation explaining minor changes being pl~:for' this site. She mentioned the grant from Florida Recreational Division Assistartce .'Program (FRDAP), and noted that this grant covers Barber Street Complex, South: and?includas the big green building, the parking lot improvements, and the parking area adjacent to the green building, which are all capital improvement projects already approved. Ms. Campbell then noted that the improvements planned am for a football practice field, a small soccer field, basket ball courts, and a picnic area, and to refurbiSh or-redo the green building. Some parking area will be paved, plus installation of retention areas and sidewalks. She indicated that this will be approximately a $200,000 project for the City, of which $100,000 is being received from FRDAP. She went on to describe the site plan. Mr. Pliska brought up the subject of safety on Tulip Ddve and the intersection with Barber Street. He suggested that a yellow warning light be installed in that area, With an emergency red light in front of the Fire House. He also noted that there, ara no safety crosswalks on Barber, on Tulip, or on Atlantis T®rrace. Ms. Campbell noted that there is a crosswalk with crossing signs on Tulip Drive on the site plan. She indicated that there are some safety: features at this site. She indicated that wan'ant analysis are used for crosswalks, and they can be looked at to see if it is warranted based on usage. These types of anatyees are also available for yellow or red blinking lights. There was discussion on this issue. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Atty. Stringer advised the Commission to make a recommendation to City Council that they undergo a warrant study in the area to consider the safety concerns. Mr. Mahoney noted that the football practice field may be too close to Atlantis Terrace, and Ms. Campbell thought there was some room to move it a little to the no~, There was discussion of the bikepath and sidewalk on this site being five. (5),,ft. wide, and what impact this would have on handicap citizens with wheel chairs. Ms; Campbell recommended that this P & Z Commission bdng this issue to the attention of the. Parks and Recreation Committee if changes are to be made. Mr. Hass noted that this is a major modification to a site plan and staff recommends approval. There were no opponents or proponents present. Chmn. Schulke closed the public information period at 9:34 pm. MOTION by Mather/Barrett I'll make a motion that we approve the Barber Stree~ Sports .Complex south expansion, with the staff's recommendations, per the drawing of 10/21/98 by Martha Kirkwood, and add the condition to move the football field north, as a field change, as necessary. Roll call: Mr, Evely(a) Mr. Barrett Chron. Schulke Ms. Vesia The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes - yes Mr. Mather - yes - yes Mr. Pliska - yes - yes MI~Mi~R5 MATTERS: MOTION by Pliska/Barrett I make a motion to recommend to City Council that they be inquired [required] to look into the safety of Barber Street complex, a light, crosswalk safety issues, and all the safety issues applied to that'area, especially because of the Fire House being in the middle of this sports complex, and the safety of all our children, by way of a warrant analysis. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded. Ms, Vesia noted that the anticipated sidewalk along Indian River Ddve seems to be following a rather straight path, instead of "meandering", as requested. Ms. Campbell gave a report of this issue. . . . PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4,1999 There was more discussion on this sidewalk. Mr. Mahoney inquired about alcohol being sold at the Airport. There was a brief discussion of the Coastline Tire building on U.S. #1. Chmn. Schulke adjoumed the meeting at 9:51 pm. . (2/11/99 AS) . 10