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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04042002 PZ CHAI R-~'~ ..... ~,~ Cl~ OF SEBASTIAN A~~~J~,~/~/~/ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2002 Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Faille(a) Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano Ms. Monier Ms. Reichert(a) Tracy Hass, Director, Growth Management Ann Brack, Recording Secretary Rich Stringer, City Attorney Chmn. Barrett VC Smith Mr. Rauth Mr. Svatik, Jr. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Barrett congratulated Lisanne Monier upon being appointed to regular member position vacated by Jean Vesia. He then welcomed Harold Faille to this Board as an alternate member. He also noted that Sherri Reichert is excused from this meeting tonight. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Wkshp. Mtg. 3/14/02, and Reg. Mtg. 3/21/02 MOTION by Smith/Carbano I make a motion we approve the minutes of the workshop meeting of March 14th, 2002. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. MOTION by Carbano/Rauth I make a motion we approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2002 NEW BUSINESS: " A. Accessory Structure Review - Section 54.2.7.5: 1. 1013 Indian River Dr. - 25' X 21' 6" detached garage - MGB Mr. Willard Seibert, owner, was present and gave a brief presentation. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation which recommended approval. MOTION by Smith/Svatik, Jr. I make a motion that we accept the approval of the 25 by 21.6 feet detached garage located at 1013 Indian River Drive. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney - yes Chmn. Barrett - yes Ms. Carbano - yes VC Smith - yes Ms. Monier - yes Mr. Svatik - yes Mr. Rauth - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. 2. 157 Filbert Street - 21' X 20' aluminum carport- P. Plsani This application was withdrawn by the applicant. B. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Revised PUD Conceptual Plan - LaUrel Reserve Subdivision (formerly known as the Davis 80 acre PUD) Chmn. Barrett opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Deb Robinson, 315 Greytwig Road, Vero Beach, FL, Vice President of Laurel Homes, was present, and along with Tracy Hass, was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:11 PM. Ms. Robinson gave a presentation with a brief history of her company and the many communities that they have been involved with. She described the design for stormwater management. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation, noting the reduction in density from the originally planned community, the underground utilities, and the lack of any commercial area. The closed stormwater system as well as the entire community layout were commended by various Commission members. Many issues were discussed including sidewalks, which will be installed as houses are built, and emergency access. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2002 MOTION by Smith/Monier I make a motion for recommendation to City Council on the revised PUD conceptual plan for Laurel Reserve Subdivision, formerly known as Davis 80 Acre PUD. Roll call: Chmn. Barrett - yes Mr. Rauth - yes VC Smith , yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Svatik, Jr. - yes Ms. Monier - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. MOTION by SVatik, Jr. ICarbano I would like to make a motion for the approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for Laurel Reserve. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney - yes Chmn. Barrett - yes Ms.Carbano - yes VC Smith - yes Ms. Monier - yes Mr. Rauth - yes Mr. Svatik, Jr. -yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. CHA.,!RMAN MATTERS: Chmn, Barrett suggested that the Overlay District design performance standards for the Riverfront District would give P & Z the authority to require the developer of the Davis Street project to change the roof design. He referred to Section 54-4-21.A.5 on page LDC XXI-7, Section B.1. He then asked all of the P & Z members to work up lists of details that they would like incorporated into the Overlay District code for the future. Tracy noted that the above-mentioned section of the Code is the precise section his department used to require that developer to rework the roofline on the plan, which created the three gables on the present design. Ms. Monier commented on doors, columns, windows, and porch railings, and suggested that requiring some more ornate features would be better than the plain, flat, facades, especially in the Riverfront area. She mentioned Cortez Village in Florida, and questioned the Fishing Village theme in Sebastian. These issues were discussed. Rich Stringer suggested the Commission members create a list of the things they don't want to see, and a list of required features. He suggested a list of required elements which would not be burdensome to a developer, but would be stringent from an administrative viewpoint, and when the developer feels they have met the intent of the regulations, then they could come before the architectural review process. There was discussion. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2002 There was also discussion of members' qualifications for architectural review. Chmn, Barrett mentioned engineers and artists on the Commission. The point was also made that there haven't been anY architects living in Sebastian, which is a necessary qualification to sit on a City Board. The Chairman then asked each Commission member to come to the next meeting with ideas and specifics. MEMBERS' MATTERS: Mr. Svatik asked where the City stands on the telecommunication tower ordinance. Mr. Smith noted that Greenwich, CT is having the same problem with these towers, and they are using small ones placed in church towers which look very nice. Tracy responded, and commented that a workshop might be developed in May. He noted that there is no expert on staff, and he is not aware of any plan to hire a consultant, but there is a lot of technical information to be delved into. Mr. Svatik stressed the point that the City needs a consultant because of the technicality of the subject, Mr. Mahoney inquired about the flags at Catalano's car lot on Main St. & US #1. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Tracy commented that he will be attending the American Planning Association National Conference and will not be at the next meeting. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Atty. Stringer suggested keeping in mind thresholds in the criteria for the overlay districts, such as, if a building is very short, a break in the roofline might not be needed. He also mentioned the Congress of New Urbanism which is meeting in Miami, and gave information about the route that the three-day bus tour will take through Florida, which will bring this group very near Sebastian on their way to Windsor. He then informed the Commission that City Council is being asked to declare a redevelopment district on the section between and on both sides of the 'twin pairs on CR 512 near the City compound to establish a new town center. Council will be asked to put a moratorium on this area until a plan can be prepared for redevelopment. Chmn. Barrett adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM. (4/18/02 AB)