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Home My WebLink About05032001 PZCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIO~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2001 Vice Chairman Vesia called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL,_.,CALL: PRESENT: VC Vesia Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano Mr. Rauth(a) Mr. Barrett Mr. Smith Mr. Barton(a) EXCUSED ABSENCE: Chmn, Mather ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Ann Brack, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS.'. VC Vesia announced that Chmn, Mather is excused and Gene Rauth(a) will be voting in his place, (Mr, Barton(a) will also vote as Mr. O'Donnell's position has not been filled yet.) APPROVAL.OF MINUTES[ (4/19/01) MOTION by Barrett/Carbano I recommend that we approve the minutes of April 19th. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. OLD, BU,.SINESS: A. Accessory structure reviews - Section 54-2-7.5 - 672 Badger Street - Don Wynn - 18' X 22' Cabana Mr. Wynn was not present and it was determined to defer this issue until the end of the meeting. NEW,BUSiNESS: B. Accessory Structure Reviews - Section 54-2-7.5: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 2001 1. 352 Banyan Street- Mark Veldt - 14' X 18' Detached Garage Mark Veldt of 352 Banyan Street, Sebastian, was present and gave a very brief presentation, noting that this structure will be a workshop and no vehicle other than a lawn mower will be stored there. All questions from the Commission were answered satisfactorily by the applicant. MOTION by Barrett/Smith I recommend that we approve Mark and Nancy Veldt for the detached garage, fourteen (14) by eighteen (18), at 352 Banyan. Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr, Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. 2. 651 Schumann Drive - J. Smalley - 20' X 24' Shed Mr. Jim Smalley was present representing the applicant and gave a brief presentation. in response to a question from Ms. Carbano, Mr. Smalley replied that the peak of the shed will be approximately ten (10) feet tall, and the roof pitch will be about the same as the house. MOTION by Smith/Barrett a motion that we approve the utility shed at 651 Schumann Drive. I make Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. 3. 261 Main Street- Jere Pate - 16' X 24' Detached Garage Jan King noted that Mr. Pate was unable to attend tonight's meeting because of the rain storm, and the Commission agreed to review this application without his presence. There was discussion on the issue and items of concern to the Board were as follows: 1. Will another driveway be needed? 2, If a workshop, no electric is noted on the plan. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 2001 MOTION by SmithlCarbano I'd like to make a motion that we approve the sixteen (16) by twenty-four (24) detached garage at 261 Main Street with the additional considerations that are noted in the staff report, Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr, Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. Quasi-Judicial Hearings - Model Home Permit Renewals: 1. MGB Construction, Inc. - 496 Tulip Drive Jan King and Tracy Hass were sworn in by VC Vesia at 7:12 pm. No ex parte communications were reported. There were 22 notices of hearing sent and no objection or non-objection letters were received. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation which recommended approval. VC Vesia opened and closed the public hearing at 7:13 pm as there were no objections or non-objections. MOTION by CarbanolBarrett I make a motion we approve Construction at 496 Tulip Drive. Roll call: VC Vesia Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano Mr. Rauth(a) The vote was the renewal of the model home for MGB 7 - 0. Motion carried. - yes Mr. Barrett - yes - yes Mr. Smith - yes - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes - yes 2. Tozzolo Brothers Construction - 1261 & 1271 Barber Street No ex parte communications were reported. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation which recommended approval. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 2001 There were 32 notices of hearing sent and no objection or non-objection letters were received, MOTION by SmithlCarbano I'll make the motion that we approve the conditional use permits for the two model homes located at 1261 and 1271 Barber Street. Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried. D. Quasi-Judicial Hearings - Site Plan Review - Arnold's Air Conditioning -847 Fellsmere Rd.- 1600 sq. ft. Addition Mr. Bruce Cooper, Satellite Beach, FL was present representing the applicant. He was sworn in by VC Vesia at 7:17 pm. Mr. Cooper gave a presentation noting that the present sign will not be replaced until such time as it becomes unusable. He commented that Mr. Arnold agrees to comply with the other issues as noted in Mr. Cooper's letter to the City of Sebastian dated April 26, 2001, and the staff report. VC Vesia opened and closed the public hearing at 7:27 pm as there was no public input. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation noting that the driveway will remain on lot #13, and commented on setbacks and cross access easements. Staff indicated approval with the second and third conditions as noted in the staff report, He noted that the first condition does not apply as new drawings on the building were submitted. He also noted that condition number two is not a requirement, but will remain a recommendation. MOTION by Smith/Barrett I recommend approval of the building addition for Arnold Air Conditioning expansion at 847 Fellsmere Road with the conditions #2 and 3 in the staff report. Discussion: There was some discussion on the conditions of the staff report and the difference between a recommendation and a requirement. Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 2001 The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. E. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Site Plan Review - Maxwell Plumbing - 920 Truman Street - Residential Units & Outside Storage Randy Mosby of Mosby and Associates was present representing the applicant, and was sworn in by VC Vesia at 7:30 pm. Mr, Mosby gave presentation and commented on the exterior paint issue. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation commenting on the outside storage area. He noted that the present color of the building and fence does not meet the Riverfront Overlay District requirement. Staff recommends approval with the conditions outlined in the staff report. It was noted that this is a major modification since there is a change of use, VC Vesia opened and closed the public hearing at 7:40 as there was no public input. MOTION by Barrett/Carbano I'll recommend that we approve Maxwell and Sons Plumbing for their site plan modification in accordance with the staff's recommendations in the staff report one (1) through six (6), Roll call: VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr, Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr. Barton(a) - yes Mr, Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 7 - O. Motion carried. F, Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - LDC Text Amendment - Sec. 54-5-22.2 Definition of Terms - Lowest Floor Tracy Hass gave staff presentation and noted that this text amendment is being done to satisfy the State's requirement for the Community Rating System and FEMA, and affects insurance rates for residents of the City. in response to a question from Mr, Mahoney, Tracy responded that this would apply to all zoning districts, There was discussion about how this change would affect the height of buildings, and Tracy noted that it would not since height is measured from established flood elevation. He also noted that all surrounding communities have adopted this language. There was more discussion on this issue, and it was pointed out that the City Code would prevent building heights from going any higher than presently established. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 2001 MOTION by CarbanolBarrett Roll call: I make a recommendation that we recommend this to City Council to change the definition of the lowest floor within our Land Development Code. VC Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - no Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Mr, Barton(a) ~ yes Mr. Rauth(a) - yes The vote was 6 - 1. Motion carried. (OLD BUSINESS: Accessory Structure - 672 Cabana) MOTION by Barrett/Carbano I recommend that we table that until further notice by staff. Voice vote: 7 - 0, motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: MEMBERS MATTER~: None Mr. Mahoney inquired about the Skate Board facility. Ms, Carbano noted that the removed. DIRECTORS MATTERS: ATTORNEY MATTERS: Badger Street - Don Wynn - 18'X22' blue canopy that was sitting along U.S. 1 has been None None VC Vesia adjourned the meeting at 7:52 pm. (5/8/ol AB)