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1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 r'l FAX 1561) 589-2566
AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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CALl. TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
A~PROVA .L, ,OF MINUTES:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Continuation of draft review of Amended Articles
11. DIRECTOR MATTERS:
12. ATTORNEY MATTERS:
13. ADJOURNMENT:
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE
ABOVE MA TTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY
NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBA TIM 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 'I'HE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F.$.)
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. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MA Y
BE IN ATTENDANCE A T THIS MEETING.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING OF APRIL 9, 1998
Chmn. Munsart called the meeting to order ~t 3:0J pm
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Chnm. Munsart
Mr. Mather
Mr. Fischer
Ms. Kilkelly(a)
Mr. Pliska
EXCUSED ABSENCE:
Ms. Vesia, Mr. MacWilliam(a), Mr. Thomas, Mr. Schulke
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert Massarelli, Community D~velopment Director
Tracy Hass, Planner II
1an ~ Zon/ng Technician
Ann Brack, Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Munsart announc.~! that Ms. Kilkelly will bo voting in place of the absmt mombors.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONTINUATION OF DRAFT REVIEW OF AMENDED ARTICLES
Article XV, Off-Street Pm'kim,
Mr. Massarelli noted that the uses hsted in the chart in th~ Article have been alphabetized.
Changes were made and the followin~ are new items:
Child care (new) - 2 spaces plus oho soac. gx~nvlovg
Convmimce Stores (new) - 1 space ~r 150 sa. ft. of r~ail area
Flea Markg~s(new) - 3 spaces p~ booth
Health Club - 1 space per 250 sq. ft.
Hospitals - 2 space~ for every bed
Kennels and Animal Hospitals (no standard now) - 4 spaces, plus 1 l~r 600 sq. ft. over
3,000 sq. ft.
Libraries and Mus~uns will be listed sq~arately.
Medical offices, Dental ofcs. 8~ outpatient clinic - I space for each 175 sq. ft.
Mini-Storage(new) - 1 space, plus 1 spac~ per 3,000 sq. ft.
Nursing homes & assisted care facilities - 1 space for each 3 beds.
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Plant Nurseries 1 space per 250 sq. fr of internal retail sales area, plus 1 space per
1,000 sq. fL of greenhouse area, plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of
exterior sales area.
Public Buildings, Theaters, Auditorium - 1 space for every 3 seats figuring maximum
occupancy capacity.
Public or Private clubs or lodges - 1 space for every 4 seats figuring maximum
occupancy capacity.
Public Parks and Recreation -
Parks - 2 spaces per acre for first 10 acres.
Athletic fields - 20 spaces per field
Stadiums - 1 space for each 4 seats
Golf Courses - 5 spaces per hole, plus spaces otherwise required for accessory
uses (restaurant and meeting rooms)
Swimming Pools ~ 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of pool surface area
Tennis - 2 spaces per court
Retail sales stores - 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of retail floor space
Rooming and Boarding Houses - I space for each unit for each bedroom
Places of public assembly - 1 space for every 4 seats figuring maximum
seating capacity.
Section 20A-3.15.3 Computation of parking spaces
Item F. - Discussion on shared parking in reference to expansion. (The last sentence of
this paragraph was deleted.) Change last word from Section to Article.
Section 20A-3.15.4 Modification of Parking Requirements
Item A. 2. - Multi-family - Add -"Spaces shall be within 150 ft. of the door of the umt the
spaces are intended for".
Item B. - Add - Joint Use - A single parking area may be used to service more than one
establishment if the normal hours of operation of the establishments do not
overlap. If a single parking area is so used, additional parking may be
required as a condition of continued occupancy at any time the hours of
operation of the establishments are altered to mn during any concurrent
period. Any joint use of parking spaces on a prorated basis must have a
document of joint use signed by all parties concerned and approved as binding
by the city attorney.
(There was discussion on the above item, and it was felt that it is very important to have
this issue included.)
Item C.
- (new) - Historical Structures - When the parking standards are applied to an
historic structure and such requirements would detrimentally affect the historic
character of the property, the Planning and Zoning Commission
may reduce the parking requirement. A maximum reduction of 1 space or
ten percent of the total parking spaces required, whichever is greater, may be
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permitted. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall find that a reduction in
parking will not create a hazardoUs condition or detrimentally affect traffic
movement.
Item D. - (new) Specimen or historic trees. A maximum reduction of one space or ten
percent of the total number of parking spaces required, whichever is greater, may be
permitted to save specimen or historic trees.
Section 20A-3.15.5 Design and specifications for parking areas.
Item A.5. - (add) "All parking areas other than for single-family homes and duplexes
shall conform .... '
There was discussion about wheelstops.
Section 20A-3.15.6. Entries, exits, drives and vehicle maneuvering areas for multi-family,
commercial, industrial, and institutional uses.
Mr. Massarelli noted that information under this Section is organized differently than previously
written, but most information remains the same.
There was discussion on lots in the CR 512 corridor commercial that do not have enough room to
have access from a front parking lot to a rear parking lot. It was determined that an exception
would have to be made for this situation.
Mr. Pliska asked that the City Engineer be requested to adjust the turning radius of entrances and
exits on commercial properties. He noted that the turn radius is' presently too sharp. Mr.
Massarelli noted this request.
(Mr. Fischer left the meeting at 4:30 pm.)
Section 20A-3.15.7 Restricted use of off-street parking areas.
It was determined that this Section would include an exception for public events.
Section 20A-3.15.8 Design and specifications for loading areas. No change.
Section 20A-3.15.9 Surfacing requirements for parking and loading spaces.
There was lengthy discussion of this issue.
Section 20A-3.15.10
Change Article X to Article XVIII in the last line.
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ARTICLE XVi. S.I...GNAGE AND ADVERTISING,,
Mr. Massarelli explained that there are some forty (40) different signs defined in this section.
There was consensus to add monument signs to this section.
Section 20A-3.16.1 Purpose and intent
(Brief discussion)
Section 20A-3.16.2 Applicability
No change
Section 20A-3.16.3 Exempt Signs
There was discussion of residential addresses, and staff agreed to put the requirements in this
section. The size of the numbers was also discussed.
Item 11. Holiday signs - Added "Such signs shall not be installed more than 60 days
before the holiday .... '
Removal of Real Estate "sold" signs was discussed and agreed that they should be removed
within 30 days after the dosing date of the sale.
Item 12. Mr. Massarelli noted that vehicular signs are exempt, but they may not be a
directional sign.
Item 13. Future Tenant Identification Sign (new)
Such signs shall be permitted only while the development permit approval is in
progress for a commercial or industrial activity and shall be removed within
fit~m (15) days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy,
completion or abandonment of work, whichever occurs first. No such sign,
however, shall be ereet~ prior to the application for a site plan or occupational
license. Such signs shall not exceed an area of sixteen (16) square feet. Each
sign shall be at least twenty (20) feet from contiguous property lines of adjacent
land owners, at least (5) feet from any right-of-way, and shall be located on the
site where the use will occur.
Item 14. Civic Event Sign (new)
Such signs shall be placed not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the event
and must be removed not later than twenty-four (24) hours after termination of
the event. A maximum of three (3) separate occasions or special event may be
permitted within any three hundred sixty-five-day period. Such signs shall not
exceed the following requirements:
a. Properties with less than one hundred (100) feet of frontage shall be
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permitted a total of thirty-two (32) square feet of sign area.
b. Properties of more than one hundred (100) feet of frontage shall be permitted
a total of sixty-four (64) square feet of sign area.
e. Banners are permitted to be utilized as a temporary promotional sign.
Section 20A-3.16.4 Prohibited Signs
There was discussion on directional signs which would change Item 7. to read:
Item 7. Any signs or other advertising display, except public signs or off-premises
open house signs, that are placed or erected on or over any public right-of-
way, sidewalk, street, or curb.
Other types of signs were discussed and it was agr~d to add - off-site garage sale sign
under Prohibited Signs.
Section 20A-3.16.5 Permitted Signs
A. 4. In paragraph two (2), it was suggested to insert Article XVIiI, Section 20A-
10.2.B as a reference for Appearance, Design and Compatibility.
Mr. Massarelli noted that he would not be at the next meeting on April 14, 1998 at 3:00 pm., but
zoning will be covered by Jan King and Tracy Hass.
Chinn. Munsart noted that he will not be present for the meetings of April 28', 30*, and the first
regular meeting in May.
Chmn. Munsart adjourned the meeting at 5:20 pm.
(6/19/98 AB)
City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET I-1 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 O FAX (561) 589-2566
CiTY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF,It~i~3J;~JLMEETING
E. ANN BRACK, SECRETAKY