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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03072002 PZ~NING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGU~R MEETING MARCH 7, 2002 Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Ms. Vesia Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano Us,Monier(a) Ms. Reiched(a) ALSO PRESENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Vesia/Smith Chmn. Barrett VC Smith Mr. Rauth Mr. Svatik, Jr. Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Ann Brack, Recording Secretary Rich Stringer, City Attorney None (2/21/02) I make a motion we approve the minutes of February 21~t of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. OLD .BU~I.NESS: None NEW_ BUSINESS: A. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Model Home Permit Renewal - 1134 Barber Street - Burgoon Berger Const. Jan King gave staff presentation which recommended approval. Chmn. Barrett opened and closed the public hearing at 7:05 PM, as there were no proponents or opponents. There were twenty-four (24) notices of hearing sent and no objection or non-objection letters were received. PLANNING AND ,ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2002 MOTION by Rauth/Carbano I'll make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for renewal of a model home permit for Burgoon Berger Construction Corporation at 1134 Barber Roll call: Street. Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Rauth - yes Chmn. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes VC Smith - yes Mr. Svatik - yes Ms. Carbano - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried, B. Accessory Structure Review - Section 54-2-7.5 - 405 Watercrest Street - 12' X 24' Shed - Smalley Utility Sheds Mr. Jim Smalley was present and gave a brief presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation noting that a unity of title has been provided for this site. MOTION by Vesia/Rauth I make a motion we approve the utility shed for Mr. & Mrs. Wilson at 405 Watercrest Street. Roll call: Ms. Vesia Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano - yes Chmn, Barrett - yes - yes VC Smith - yes - yes Mr. Svatik - yes Mr. Rauth - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried, C, Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - IPS Ventures Inc. - 1101 U.S. Hwy #1 - Commercial Riverfront Zoning Chron. Barrett opened the public hearing at 7:09 PM. No ex parte communication was reported by Board members. Ms. Monier(a) noted that she is a neighbor of this property, but no conflict exists. Todd Smith, 1446 21st St. SW, Vero Beach, FL, Engineer, and Robert Bruno, 1820 East Shell Lane, Vero Beach, FL, the applicant, were present, and along with Tracy Hass, were sworn in by the Chairman at 7:10 PM. Todd Smith gave presentation on this project noting that phases two and three will be new buildings on the site. PLANNING AND ZONING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2002 Tracy Hass gave staff presentation noting that the applicant will return to this Commission at a later meeting to present elevations for the two additional buildings, He called attention to several very large, old, oak trees on this property and noted that the applicant is attempting to work around these trees to save them, and he will receive thirty-five (35) tree credits for saving them, Staff recommends approval with the three conditions in the staff report plus a fourth condition: 1. Exterior lighting shall be provided and so arranged so as to shield or deflect the light from adjoining properties and public streets. 2. Sewer available, must connect, as shown on the plans. 3. This project must connect to the water main as soon as it is placed into service. 4. Upon Planning and Zoning Commission approval, the applicant present architectural renderings for buildings two (2) and three (3) at a future Planning and Zoning meeting. Chmn, Barrett mentioned DOT approval on the driveway, and Todd Smith responded that the current center driveway that exists will be abandoned and the curb will be restored, and yes, DOT permit has been approved and acquired, as have all other required permits from St, John's and DOT. Chmn. Barrett clarified the fact that the site plan being reviewed at this meeting contains the infrastructure for the entire site, but only the footprint of buildings #2 and #3. It does not include the actual architectural submissions for those two buildings. Ms. Reichert commented on the on-street parking availability for the section of US #1 fronting this site and there was discussion on this issue. She also noted the power pole on the south side of the northernmost driveway and this was discussed. Ms. Carbano mentioned the lack of a fire hydrant, and Todd Smith responded that since this has an existing structure, the Fire Dept. felt that a hydrant wasn't needed until the new buildings are constructed, At this point, Todd Smith gave the Commission members a brief glimpse on the design of Building #2. Mr. Svatik stated confusion over this site plan, and there was quite a bit of discussion. Atty. Stringer explained that the phasing of this project is different than the phases referred to in a new, large subdivision. The phasing for this project is more of a timeline which has flexibility. Mr. Mahoney discussed parking spaces, and asked that the second handicapped space be moved closer to the building. He also discussed specimen trees, foundation plantings, and the correlation of parking space forfeiture to save a specimen tree, as mentioned in the Code. He also recommended a caution sign at the pedestrian PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2002 crosswalk on the northern roadway, He then applauded the work done by Mr. Bruno, Ms, Monier questioned when the driveway cuts would be done. Mr. Smith had a few questions about the date stamp. There were no rebuttals and Chmn. Barrett closed the public hearing at 7:41 PM. MOTION by Smith/Vesia I make a motion that we approve the site plan review for IPS Ventures, Incorporated at 1101 US Highway 1, Commercial Riverfront Zoning, with staff conditions one through four (4). Roll call: Ms. Vesia - yes Chmn. Barrett - yes Mr. Svatik - yes Mr, Mahoney - yes VC Smith - yes Ms, Carbano - yes Mr, Rauth - yes The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn. Barrett reminded Commission members of the workshop meeting on March 14th on telecommunication towers. (All members indicated that they would be present.) MEMBERS MATTERS: Jean Carbano inquired about the propane tank at Capt. Hiram's. Tracy responded and there was discussion. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Tracy again commented that Commission members should contact him with any comments on typos, grammatical or reference errors, and any other small issues. He noted that his intention was not to obtain al_l important input about items to be heard by this Board. Tracy then noted that a workshop on accessory structures will be held but no date has been set yet, He also noted that the City has received the preliminary feasibility study on annexation from the consultants and a meeting will be held next week. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Atty. Stringer informed the members about a model telecom ordinance prepared by a law firm that supposedly deals with everything that could be addressed in this matter including alternatives and disguising the structures. He asked if the members would be interested in obtaining this ordinance for reference before the workshop meeting.