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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04151999 PZCity of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET r'l SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 a FAX (561) 589-2566 PUBLIC MEE~NG CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING ON THURSDAY, APl%IL 15TH, 1999, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ~DORRI BOSWORTH, SECRETARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMAik~iON NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD. INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION" FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 15, 1999 (This meeting is being voice broadcast over Falcon Cable Channel 35.) Chmn. Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. RQi~L CALL: PRESENTA: Mr. Mahoney(a) Mr. Mather VChmn. Pliska Ms. Vesia Mr. Evely(a) Mr. Gerhold Mr. Barrett. Chmn. Schulke ' EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Mathis ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Ann Brack, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Scott Mathis is excused from this meeting, and Mr. Evely(a) will be voting in his place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (4/1/99) MOTION by Barrett/Mather I move we approve the minutes from April A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING - Home Ocoupaflonal License - 168 Mabry Street - Kenny Posey - Finish Carpentry Service Mr. Kenny Posey, 168 Mabry Street, was present, and along with Jan King, was sworn in at 7:08 pm. There were twenty (20) notices of hearing sent and there were no objection or non- objection letters received. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 Mr. Posey gave a brief presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval, She noted that Mr. Posey is in the process of obtaining a competency card from the City of Sebastian as a Finish Carpenter. An Occupational license will not be released to him until such time as he receives his competency card. Chmn. Schulke opened and closed the public hearing at 7:10 pm as there was no public input. Mr. Posey answered questions from the Beard. MOTION by Ms. Vesia/Pliska I make a motion that we approve the Home Occupational License for Kenneth Posey for a Finish Carpenter at 168 Mabry Street, Sebastian. Roll call: Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Barrett - yes VCh. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes The vote was 7 - O. Motion carded. B. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW - 433 Betty Avenue - Richard & Jean Carbano - 12' x 24' Prefab Shed Mr. Richard Carbono, 433 Betty Avenue, was present and gave a bdef presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation. There was a brief discussion of color and compatibility of this structure to the primary structure. MOTION by Mather/Vesia I make a motion that we approve the accessory structure for Richard and Jean Carbano on 433 Betty Avenue. Roll call: VCh, Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 C. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW- 872 DUNN TERRACE Christopher Gregory - 12' x 20' Prefab Shed Mr. Gregory, the applicant, was not present. MOTION by Barrett/Mather I move we postpone since the applicant is not present. Roll call: Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Evely(a) -yes VCh. Pliska -:yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. D. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING - SITE PLAN REVIEW - Fischer Trade Center Phase II - Self-Service Storage Center-10900 U.S. Attomey Stringer explained the purpose and format of a quasi-judicial hearing. Randy Mosby of Mosby and Associates, Vero Beach, was present:repreSenting Henry Fischer, the project owner. Mr. Mosby was sworn in at 7:22 pm. Mr. Mosby ~gave a bdef presentation and noted that some new drawings were submitted t on April 15 adding some more trees, in a{~.~o~ with r~:luest~ from Riv~' Run. Tracy Hass was sworn in at 7:26 pm, and gave staff presentation; He noted .that on March 17, 1999, City Council approved the special use permit with all the conditions as outlined by the Planning Commission. He then referred to the fourteen (14) ConditiOns in the staff report and noted that most of the conditions have been met, and the.remainder will be met upon construction. He referred to item #7 on page 7, and removed'the first two words - "The rear".., and add "Type C opaque screen for the East side". He noted that eight new palms have been added to the updated site plan. He then noted that an additional condition is number 15, providing for extedor lighting. He then noted-that staff recommends approval with r~teen conditions on page eight (8) of the staff report, with item number sixteen (16) removed. Condition number seven (7) should read - "The side lot lines shall be screened with a type ~A" opaque screen and vegetation must be incorporated within this screen. The front facing U.S. #1 shall be screened with a type "C" opaque screen and the building shall incorporate architectural relief". In response to a question from VCh. Pliska, Mr. Mosby noted that pilasters will be added to the vertical faces for architectural relief, and the roof will be concealed by an architectural cap. Mr. Mosby clarified the fact that this plan is for a self-storage facility. Mr. Mahoney pointed out that the title block indicates mini-storage and suggested that it might be advisable to correct this feature. Mr. Mosby explained how long this site has been PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 in the works. There was discussion of the number of trees, including palm trees planned for this site. Mr. Barrett asked if them is a new construction schedule., available since the original one is obsolete. Mr. Mosby estimated that with all things proceeding normally,, it sheuld be completed in about six (6) months or the end of this year. Mr. Gerhotd inquired about a proposed office at this site, and Mr. Mosby responded that he is working with the Health Department on this issue. Mr. Dick Pfleiderer of River Run spoke in favor of this project and commented that cooperation from the 'Fischer's has been very good, and River Run residents are very pleased and have no complaints at this time. Atty. Stringer noted that dudng the final inspection of this site, the trees will be counted and the percentages of different types of trees will be enforced. Mr. Mosby noted that there are many oaks already on this property, including a couple that are quite large. The Board noted that this tree count will .be worked out at final inspection of'-the landscape plan. No one spoke in objection to this project. MOTION by Mather/Pliska I make a motion that we approve the Fischer Trade Center Phase II with staff recommendations except that staff's recommendation number 7 is really item 22 on page 7, and item 16 is stricken, per the engineering drawings of MoN3y, Cl, 98-200, C2-300, and the Ala of 98.200 of Fischer Mini-Warehouse floor elevations and Fischer's Self Storage - or' Mini Storage paving and ~age site plans. (Mr. Barrett noted that the motion should refer to Phase II instead of Phase Iii, and Mr. Mather and Mr. Pliska agreed and changed the..motion.) Roll:c~li: Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes VCh. Pliska - yes Mr.' Barrett - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 E. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING - Site Plan Review - City of Sebastian Public Works Compound - Enclosed Storage- 805 Louisiana Avenue Chmn. Schulke opened the quasi.judicial headng at 7:45 pm. Mr. Terry Hill, Public Works Director for the City of Sebastian was present and was sworn in at 7:46 pm. Mr. Hill gave a presentation on the modification of this site plan. Mr. Hass gave staff presentation, noted that the correct address on the staff report should be 100 Veteran's Memodal Way. He also noted that the City Engineer concurs with this plan, and staff recommends approval. Chmn. Schulke noted that this site requires sixty-seven (67) trees and there are approximately five (5) or so at present. There was much discussion on this site plan. Chmn. Schulke suggested that the City should meet the codes with parking and landscaping as well as any other issues. He also asked for a construction schedule. Mr. Pliska noted that there is no timetable for "phasing" on this project. He,commented that the City must abide by its own rules and should present a completed PlarL Mr. Hill gave his impression of "phasing". Mr. Stdnger suggested that "phasing" could be planned for the con~ issue at this site since all buildings will not be built at the same time. Chmn. Schulke asked if an irrigation system is required to keep the landscaping plants alive. VChmn. Pliska asked about architectural relief on the 70 ft. wall. (It was pointed out that this is not a Code requirement.) Mr. Hill noted that landscaping is planned for around this building. There was discussion on the parking issue. Mr. Hill noted that his St. John's permit runs out on February 10, 2000, and he'plans to be completed by then. Chmn. Schulke suggested that Phase I WOuld be completion of the.building, and Phase II would be the completion of the paving and landscape plan by 2/10/2000~ and Mr. Hill agreed. In response to a question by Mr. Pliska, Mr. Hill respOnded that mostly dry items WOuld be stored in this building, but a vehicle may ddve into the building but would not be stored in it, and there would be no flammable material stored there. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 Mr. Stringer reminded Board members that the City tries to be conservative in any construction projects because it is being paid for by tax money. He also noted that Mr. Hill and his department are trying to bdng this site plan up to date and comply with the Code. There was discussion of the barbed wire at the top of the present fence on that property. Mr. Hass noted that at one time there was a natural vegetative .buffer around this property that probably exceeded any landscaping, but a few years ago, when CR 512 was built, it was removed. He suggested that this may have been why the City was not held to landscape requirements originally. There was discussion of the catch basin on this property and drainage. There was no public input on this issue. Further discussion by Mr. Mather and Chron. Schulke suggested that two (2) phases need to be established, #1 would be the building completed by O~ ~.~ r 15 , and #2 would be the landscaping and paving in acco~n~ with the approved' Site plan which is still of record and be completed by February 10, 2000. Atty. Stringer suggested that since the applicant has indicated that. this project will be done within a year, a phasing plan is not needed. There was more discussion about the ~phasing~ and the timing for completion of this project. MOTION by Pliska/Schulke I would like to make a motion to the Board and to staff that we postpone the approval of this site plan until.the City comes back with a complete finished site plan of landscape and paved paridng, and everything that pertains to Mr. Schulke's and all comments made.tonight. Discussion: There was further discussion on the site plan. Chmn. Schulke noted that this present P & Z Commission has been somewhetflexible in the past sever'al years, but would never accept, a proposal such as this from:".anyone else. He pointed out several areas that are not .addressed on this modification. Roll call: Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Barrett - yes VCh. Pliska -yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes !40*\ /40"b\ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 CHAIRMAN MATTERS: None MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Pliska asked when the traffic survey will take place on Barber Street. Atty. Stringer responded that it was reported at the City Council meeting (of the night before) that letters have been sent to set this project in motion. Mr. Barrett commented that Real Estate signs in Sebastian are becoming an eyesore. He noted that he could find nothing in the ordinance that referred to maintenance of these signs. He also noted that paper or cardboard signs are prohibited, but there are many of them out there, and other signs are not properly placed. Jan King responded that the Growth Management Department has just recently been in touch with the Indian River County Board of Realtors about this very subject. A copy of the ordinance was furnished to them which they summarized into a statement, and included it with other municipalities ordinances to distribute to their membership. They faxed their summary to us for comment. They will also have a meeting at the Library next week and Ms. King plans to speak at this meeting. Board members were very pleased with this report. Mr. Hass asked if item C. on the agenda could be heard at this time since the applicant was late arriving. MOTION by Pliska/Evely I'll make a motion that we have Mr. Gregory's application for — here in front of the Board. A voice vote was taken. 7 — 0 motion carried. C. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW — 872 Dunn Terrace — Christopher Gregory —12' x 20' Prefab Shed Christopher Gregory, 872 Dunn Terrace, Sebastian, was present and gave a brief presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation, noted the Unity of Title, and recommended approval. There was a brief discussion on the drainage easement. MOTION by Barrett/Mather I'll move that we approve Mr. Christopher Gregory at 872 Dunn Terrace for his 12' x 20' prefab shed. Vi PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1999 Roll call: VCh. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mather - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. (CONTINUATION OF MEMBERS MATTERS): Mr. Mahoney noted that at the utility shed at Hardee Park, them is an air-conditioner in the window. There was discussion on this. He also commented about~ the retention area at Capt. Hiram's. Ms. Vesia suggested that City staff be required to pick up bottles, cans, newspapers and other debris from the swales before they run the mowar~ This issue was discussed. Chmn. Schulke adjoumed the meeting at 8:51 pm. (4/2'1/99 AB)