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City of Sebastian
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AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1995
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. ROLL CALL.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of December 15, 1994
Regular Meeting of January 19, 1995
5. OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion - Community Development Block Grant
6. NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - H.D. Enterprise
Discount Coupons - 362 Perch Lane - Diane LaForte
Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - Paper Hanging by
Suzanne - 159 Mabry Street - Suzanne Passaro
7. CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
8. MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mr. Goldstein - Discussion - Amending Section 20A-3.8(A)D8 -
Required landscaping for Commercial 512 District
9. ATTORNEY MATTERS:
10. BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: Discussion - Temporary Use Permits
11. ADJOURNMENT.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE
MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO
BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F.S)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA),
ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD
CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48
HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 16, 199~
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Mr. Munsart
Mr. Shroyer
Chron. Thompson
Mr. Goldstein
Ms. Brantmeyer
Mr. Barnes
Mr. Falke
Mr. Schulke (arrived late)
EXCUSED: Mr. Fischer
ALSO PRESENT:
Jan King, Zoning Technician
Dorri Bosworth, Secretary
Ms. Brantmeyer will be voting in place of Mr. Fischer tonight.
ANNOUNCeMeNTS:
Mrs. Brantmeyer will be voting in place of Mr. Fischer tonight.
There will be a Planning Seminar in Orlando on March 24, 1995. The information was handed over
to the Secretary.
On March 15, Chnm. Thompson signed a minor modification to a site plan for Sky Dive Sebastian,
to increase a concrete slab for their hangar which was previously approved, to 341.5 sq. ft.
On March 19, Chron. Thompson approved a fence permit application to put up a 5' chain link fence
between the residential-commercial properVy for the Sportsman's Lodge on Indian River Drive.
Chmn. Thompson received a letter from Mr. John Falke with his resignation and reasons for it.
He asks that tonight be his last meeting night. It will be forwarded to the City Council so ~ey can
start procedures for his replacement. ,$~l~'~"a 7.O~.~O15coO~,, -q.~t~ ~
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MOTION by Shroyer/Barnes
I make a motion to move the New Business in front of the Old Business.
A voice vote was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
APPR,.QVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1995
Chmn. Thompson asked the Secretary to check the tape under announcements, the second paragraph,
where it states there was a move to add the request of Ms. King to the agenda, was seconded, but
it doesn't say how the vote came out.
The second issue was moving the Chairman Matters to Agenda item, appointing Chairman and Vice-
Chairman. Chron. Thompson asked the Secretary to check the motion and vote on this issue.
MOTION by Muntsan/Shroyer
Mr. Chairman, I move the minutes of Januaod 19, 1995 be accepted.
Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
NEW BUSI~,. ESS:
PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - H. D. ENTERPRISE
DISCOUNT COUPONS - 362 PERCH LANE - DIANE LAFORTE
The applicant, Diane LaForte was present and was sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures.
The public hearing was opened at 7:14 p.m. There were 21 notices sent out and there were no
objection or non-objection letters received back.
Mr. Cooper explained this is an address of convenience.
No public input. The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
In response to Mr. Falke's questions, Ms. LaForte explained that all selling would take place over the
phone, by flyer, or she would be off premises.
MOTION by Falke/Barnes
I move we approve the Home Occupational License for Diana LaForte doing business as H.
D. Enterprise at 362 Perch Lane in Sebastian.
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Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - PAPER HANGING BY
SUZANNE - 159 MABRY STREET - SUZANNE PASSARO
The applicant, Suzanne Passaro, 159 Mabry Street, Sebastian was present, and was sworn in
according to quasi-judicial procedures.
The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. There were 13 notices of the hearing sent out. We
received one objection letter and no non-objection letters.
Chnm. Thompson stated the objection letter was received from Philadelphia, PA, and explained that
if the application is approved, a copy of the land development code and a notice would be sent to the
objecting party, so that they will understand it is not a business being carried on at the Premises.
It was determined that no test was required for this license. There was no objection from staff.
There was no public input. The public hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION by Barnes/Falke
I make a motion that we approve the Home Occupation License for Suzanne Passaro, 159
Mabry in Sebastian.
Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
QLD BI~SINESS:
DISCUSSION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mr. Cooper imroduced Mr. Robert Johnson, a represemative from Clark, Roumelis, & Associates,
Inc., the Consulting Firm representing the City of Sebastian for our Community Block Grant, and
with CRA/Community Redevelopment Area.
Mr. Johnson explained that the purpose of this exercise is to get the Community Block Grant funds
to make improvements in the parking lot and along the riverwalk area. Usually it takes about a year
to develop this plan and we are doing it in about 30 days. It can be changed or revised over a 30 year
period. The plan will establish a Community Development Agency and they.will be responsible for
the oversight of the plan itself. What they are saying is that there is a need for economic
development, and the 90's version of blight is either a decline in development, or a need for increased
development. In developing this plan, one of the things that is currently in here is a taxing and
financing fund, which will generate revenue over a 30-year period or until You disband that part of
the plan or the plan itself. Those funds will continue to be set aside for activities identified in this
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plan. So you will have to manipulate this plan over the 30-year period to reflect the changes in the
community. As you correct some of the deficiencies noted in here, you will want to insert other
ones. The Blight Resolution is a formality required by State Statute that you must designate a finding
of blight before you can adopt a Community Redevelopment Plan.
Mr. Johnson pointed out several areas on his map such as pier improvements, bike path, Orange
Heights area, and homes along the Riverview Park area, almost up to Main Street. This area did
prove to become income eligible, which is a real plus for Grant application. Also shown are various
improvements such as pier improvements, which came up with a shortage of funds at bidding time.
This Grant can make up the difference in those funds and accomplish the improvements. We are
proposing to install 100 lights to light the bikepath and sidewalk along indian River Drive, and make
necessary improvements to the parking lot at Indian River Drive and Fellsmere Road.
There was much discussion about parking lots, CAV Corp. property, and suggestions from Mr.
Johnson for sound planning. As long as it is being used for the community, changes can generally be
made, but if it was to be sold for commercial use, the Department would have trouble with that. In
response to Mr. Schulke's question, Mr. Johnson stated that it can be an income generating lot. He
also explained TIF funds. Large communities use this TIF fund for bond issues but it takes 2 to 3 yrs.
before exploring the bond issue.
A break was taken at 8:07 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:21 p.m. and all members were present.
Mr. Schulke pointed out that Harrison Street was not included on the survey. There was discussion
on blight survey which is an attachment to the Resolution. Pages 11 through 32 were covered. The
terms "slum" and "blight" were discussed and Mr. Johnson suggested removing the term "slum" from
entire document, and address Harrison Street.
Mr. Cooper suggested recommendation to City Council for approval for this Community Block Grant
as it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, but with the changes discussed tonight.
MOTION by Goldstein/Falke
I make a motion to recommend the Community Redevelopment Plan to City Council for
approval as it is consistent with Comprehensive Plan for the City; and include the changes discussed
here tonight.
Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
C~ I~A~~: None
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There was discussion of required landscaping for Commercial 512 District, alleyways, buffers in rear
yards, and the term "abutting" residential. Mr. Cooper noted that all rear yards should require a rear
buffer in areas to southwest and southeast.
MOTION by Goldstein/Munsart
I move to recommend to City Council to amend 20A-3.8(A)D.8, striking the word "abutting".
A voice vote was taken. 7-0 motion carried.
ATTORNEY MAT,.,,TER~; None
BUR~G OffICIAL MATTER~..:
There was discussion on information received from the Florida League of Cities in reference to
Temporary Use Permits. Mulch facilities, car sales, sand mining, etc. was discussed, as well as the
difference between Special Use and Temporary Use permits.
The directional arrows at the intersection of CR 512 and Fleming Street were discussed, as well as
the bump at U.S. 1 and Main Street.
It was determined to contact Code Enforcement Dept. about the Laudermilk junk yard on U.S. 1 at
the entrance to the new Wal Mart.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.