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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04181996 PZCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1996 Chairman Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mr. Munsart Mr. Mather Mr. Pliska Ms. Brantmeyer Mr. Johns Chmn. Fischer Mr. Schulke EXCUSED: Ms. Kilkelly ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Robert Massarelli, City Planner Jan King, Zoning Technician Dorri Bosworth, Secretary Chairman Fischer approved a minor modification to the site plan for Steil's Gas Station at 822 U.S. Highway #1 to construct a triangular-shaped apron approximately 180 sq. feet in size to connect the propane tank pad to the parking area. Mr. Thomas Frame, City Manager, introduced the new city planner, Mr. Bob Massarelli, to the Commission and attending public. APPROVAL OF MXNt,~, ES** Hone OLD BUS/MESS: Hone lmm( BUSTMESS~ PUBT.XC HEARXMG - HOME OCCUPATZOMAL LICENSE - 2].8 COLUMBUS STREET - MICHAEL ARNOLD - PRESSURE CLEANING Mr. Michael Arnold was present and stated he lived at 218 Columbus Street. He was sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. . SEBASTIAN ZONING &, , ' "::,':~?~' Ms. Brantmeyer disclosed she viewed the. site PLANNiNG COMMiSSiOi~%~. _""~ ,,~ APPROVED ~=o.i DATE~ PLANNIN.G AND ZONING COMMISSION ~GUT.aR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1996 There were 21 notices of the hearing sent out. letter was received back. PAGE TWO one objection Staff stated the applicant has indicated his equipment will be stored in a storage room in the rear of the house. The public hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. input. The hearing was closed. There was no public Mr. Johns questioned the size of the equipment. Mr. Arnold stated it was a 3000 psi unit, approximately 1-1/2' X 2-1/2' long, g~s operated. It would be transported in Mr. Arnold's truck, which is always parked in a closed garage. Mr. Johns also questioned what chemicals would be used. Mr. Arnold stated soap detergent and chlorine. Mr. Johns made a motion to approve a pressure cleaning business under the name of Aces Pressure Cleaning to be located at 218 Columbus Street. Mr. Munsart seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 678 JORDAN AVENUE - JEANNE FAULKNER - CONSULTING SERVICES/COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Faulkner was present and stated she lived at 678 Jordan Avenue. She was sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. There were 16 notices of the hearing sent out. objection or non-objection letters received back. There were no Staff stated the application was for a computer and telephone network consulting service. Only her computer and telephone would be used to conduct her business. No clients or additional traffic would be coming to her home. The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. input. The hearing was closed. There was no public Mr. Munsart made a motion to grant a home occupational license to Jeanne Faulkner operating as Faulkner & Associates, Inc. at 678 Jordan Avenue for a computer and telephone network consulting service. Mr. Johns seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 122 MELTON AVENUE - ROBERT FARRUGGXO - HAliDe/DRYWALL CONTRACTOR Robert Farruggio was present and stated he lived at 122 Melton Avenue. He was sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. P~NG AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18. 1996 There were 22 notices of the hearing sent out. letters were received back. Two objection Staff stated Mr. Farruggio was in the process of obtaining his competency card through the contractor licensing department for the drywall business. His equipment was minimal and small, andkept in his vehicle. Supplies were going to be delivered directly to the job sites. The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. Public who wished to speak were sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. Mr. Tom Mahon, 108 Karrigan Street, had questions on the scope of the business (how many employees, primary or secondary job?). Mr. Farruggio stated there no employees and presently this was a secondary job. Mr. Mike Oliver, 106 Lancaster Street, had concerns with the type of equipment, delivery of materials, and materials being stored on the property. As a state general contractor, he wanted to make sure Mr. Farruggio was not going to work unlicensed, and within his scope as handyman. Mr. Leonard Thiesen, 103 Karrigan Street, was against the license because he did not want to see extra trucks in the neighborhood, and drywall compound buckets laying around the property. Ms. Mora Flaherty, 118 Melton Avenue, also had concerns with the drywall business, e.g. leftover drywall, compound storage, and business vehicles. She mentioned other issues their street had to contend with, such as noise from Fischer's sandmine, and a suspected business being run out of 119 Melton Avenue. Mr. Farruggio stated the only vehicle he used was a station wagon which was parked in a very neat garage every night. Ail of his business would be done on-site, only using his telephone at home. He would not allow his home to change, as he was proud of his property and neighborhood and did not want to devalue his or anyone else's property. Mr. Farruggio stated the drywall business was part of his handyman's service. He was going to do patchwork only, not new construction. The contractor licensing department required a Block exam for any drywall work. Mr. Farruggio signed an avidavit acknowledging he understood what type of work he could do with the handyman's license. Mr. Fred deCristfaro stated he felt every business started with intentions of expanding and he did not want to see this in his neighborhood. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGIrLARMEETING OF...APRIL 18. 1996 The Board and staff discussed the scope of the handyman license, unsure of what suggested jobs were listed on a memorandum from the Construction Board. Mr. Larry Driver, 462-B Delmonte Road, questioned why patching a hole could not be a job performed under the handymans, license and why require a drywall license? Mr. Michael Oliver questioned what type of insurance a handyman was required to have? A break was taken at 7:43 p.m. so that staff could locate the list for the Board's review. The break resumed at 7:49 p.m. Ail members were present. The list was read, discussed, and again, Mr. Farruggio stated he understood the limits of jobs he could perform. Staff explained if both licenses were approved bythe Board, the drywall license would not be issued until Mr. Farruggio received his competency card from contractor licensing. The public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m. Mr. Johns verified that all materials and supplies would be stored in the back of the station wagon and basically the applicant wanted the license for an "address of convenience". Mr. Farruggio stated yes. Mr. Munsar~ made a motion to grant Robert Farruggio a home occupational license at 122 Melton Avenue to conduct a handyman contracting business. Mr. Mather seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. The secretary verified that the motion was intended for the handyman license only, not to include the drywall. Mr. Munsart concurred. P~I~LZC ~EA~ZNG - HOME OC~PATIONAL LICENSE - 149 NABRT STREET - NATT COOPER - CAR DETAILING Mr. Matt Cooper was present and stated his address as 149 Mabry Street. He was sworn inaccording to quasi-judicial procedures. There were 15 notices of the hearing sent out. letter was received back. One objection Staff stated the license was for a mobile polishing service for all types of vehicles. The service would be performed at the client's home or place of business. The applicant's equipment would be kept in his vehicle or in his home. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APKIL18L 1996 PAGE FI~ Mr. Cooper stated it was small business and that he had no large machines, pressure washers, etc. The public hearing was opened at 7:59 p.m. Mr. Clarence Singleton, 145 Mabry Street, suggested to the Board that more information about home occupational licenses, and the proposed business, be sent along with the public hearing notice sent to affected property owners. He then questioned the applicant regarding details of the business. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m. Mr. Munsart made a motion to grant a home occupational license to Matthew D. Cooper at 149 MabryStreet to operate a mobile polishing service. Mr. Mather seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. ACCESSOR~ STRUCTVJRE REVIEW - SECTION 20A-S.7.D.7 1. 601 Barber Street - Mr. Raugh & Mr. W~nes Staff stated the property owners' contractor appli.ed for a permit for a garage with 520 sq. feet and therefore needed P & Z approval. Mr. James Martel, 8415 90th Avenue, was representing the property owners, and stated the property (corner, double lot) currently had no garage or carport or shed. Chmn. Fischer asked if the materials would be the same as the primary residence? Mr. Martel statedyes, with the same roofing, and colors would match as close as possible. The roof ridge line would be 2 feet lower than the height of the house. The building was being built to the rear of the property. Mr. Johns questioned if it was only a storage building. Mr. Martel stated storage and a garage for the cars during storms. Mr. Johns asked how access from the street would be possible? Mr. Martel stated there was an existing dirt driveway and culvert already in place off of Layport Drive, which goes through the back yard. Ms. Brantmeyer questioned if there were plans tomake it a concrete drive? Mr. Mattel stated not at this time. Mr. Pliska questioned how the egress over the culvert pipe would be improved? Mr. Martel stated stone would be put in, up to the property line. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18. 1996 PAGE sIX Mr. Mather made a motion that James Mattel be approved tohave the accessory building at 601 Barber Street. Ms. Brantmeyer seconded the motion. Roi1 Call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. 2. 1565 Glentr~ Lane - Mr. Richar4 Finn Mr. Finn was present. Staff stated the application was for a shed that was over 200 sq. feet in size (240 sq. ft.) to be put in the back yard. Mr. Finn stated the shed would be used for storage of his lawn equipment and his wood working hobby space. Chmn. Fischer questioned if the roof line was higher than the house line? Mr. Finn stated no. The shed had aluminum siding but would be the same color of the house, and he planned to put shrubbery around the shed. Mr. Mather noted another small building was on the lot, not indicated on the survey. Mr. Finn stated that building was going to be removed. Mr. Johns made a motion to approve an accessory structurefor Mr. Richard Finn at 1565 Glentry Lane. Mr. Mather seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 7-0 motion carried. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - APPOINTMENTS FOR REGULAR AND ALTERNATE MEMBER POSITIONS Three applications were received. Mr. Larry Driver and Ms. Jean Brantmeyer were interviewed by the Commission. Mr. Dennis Powers was not present. Mr. Munsart questioned Mr. Driver if his involvement with the athletic recreational program would interfere with time for the Board? Mr. Driver stated no, Planning and Zoning would take precedent over any other activity. 1. Regular member position, term to expire 4/99. Mr. Job,s nominated Ms. Jean Brantmeyer to be re-appointed to the regular member position. 2. Alternate member position, term to expire 1/99. Mr. Munsart nominated Larry Driver for the alternate position. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18. 1996 pAGE SEVE~ Ms. Brantmeyer nominated De~nis Powers for the alternate position. Roll call was taken: Ms. Brantmeyer Mr. Johns Chmn. Fischer Mr. Schulke POWERS Mr. Munsart DRIVER DRIVER Mr. Mather DRivER POWERS Mr. Pliska DRIVER DRIVER Mr. Driver carried the vote 5-2. Mr. Johns made a motion to recommend to City Council Ms. Jean Brantmeyer for the regular member position and Mr. Larry Driver for the alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Mather seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken, all voted unanimously, and the motion was carried. MATTERS: Chmn. Fischer stated the special meeting he was going to call for reviewing ordinance changes would be postponed a few weeks to give the new City Planner time to become familiar with the Land Development Code. ~ER MA~ERS: Ms. Brantmeyer noted the 6 month time limit extension given to Nationwide Insurance on U.S. Highway #1 during the site plan review had expired and the landscaping was not complete. Staff stated they would look into it. STAFF MATTERS Mr. Massarelli asked the members for any input on what they would like the City Planner to do for the Board. The members were in agreement that they would like to see the planning process for any application be streamlined for all involved. ~;)JOURNHKNT: Chmn. Fischer adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 0000� City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 o FAX (407) 589-5570 111 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1996 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meetings of March 7, 1996, and March 21, 1996 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. NEW BUSINESS: Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 218 Columbus Street - Michael Arnold - Pressure Cleaning Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 678 Jordan Avenue Jeanne Faulkner - Consulting Services/Communications Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 122 Melton Avenue - Robert Farruggio - Handyman/Drywall Contracting Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 149 Mabry Street Matt Cooper - Car Detailing Accessory Structure Review - Section 20A -5.7.D.7 1. 601 Barber Street - Mr. H. Raugh & J. Wynes 2. 1565 Glentry Lane - Mr. Richard Finn Recommendation to City Council - Alternate Member Position, Term to Expire 1/99 - Regular Member Position, Term to Expire 4/99 7. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: 8. HERS MATTERS: 9. STAFF MATTERS: 10. ATTORNEY MATTERS: 11. ADJOURNMENT. 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