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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 1999
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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