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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06171999 PZ CiTY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 1999 (This meeting is being voice broadcast over Falcon Cable Channel 35.] Chairman Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Mahoney(a) Mr. Evely(a) VCh. Pliska Mr. Gerhold Ms. Vesia Mr. Barrett Chmn. Schulke Scott Mathis and Kelly Mather Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Ann Brack, Recording Secretary Mr. Sons. He gave a brief presentation on a proposed procedural change to the this subdivision. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman Schulke announced that Mr. Evely(a) will be voting for Mr. Mathis, and Mr. Mahoney(a) will vote in place of Mr. Mather ..A..PIRqVAL OF MINUTES: (6/3/99) MOTION by Barrett/Vesia I'll make a motion to approve the minutes from June 3rd. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: A. REQUEST FOR CHANGE TO PHASING SCHEDULE - Fischer Lake Island Subdivision - Henry Fischer & Sons Randy Mosby of Mosby & Associates was present representing Henry Fischer & Tracy Hass gave staff presentation. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1999 There was discussion on this issue. MOTION by Gerhold/Pliska I'll entertain a motion we accept the revision. Roll call: VChmn. Pliska - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes The vote was 7 - 0. NEW BUSINESS: Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES: 1. 1782 Laconia Street - John Weber- Residential/Commercial Cleaning Mr. John Weber was present, and along with Jan King and Tracy Hass, was sworn in by Chmn. Schulke at 7:09 pm. There were fifteen (15) notices of hearing sent, and two (2) objection let'(ers and one (1) non-objection letter were received. Copies of these letters were provi;led to the applicant. Mr. Weber responded satisfactorily to issues from the objection letters. Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Chmn. Schulke opened and closed the public headng at 7:12 pm, as there wes no public input. Mr. Gerhold asked if home businesses are monitored by the City, and .Jan King responded that usually, wa rely on neighbors to report violations. She noted that with Home Occupations, no business activity should be visible on the exterior. She gave further information on this issue. MOTION by Vesia/Barrett I make a motion that we approve the Home Occupational License for After Hours Cleaning Service Incorporated, John J. Weber, 1782 Laconia Street. Roll..call: VChmn. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1999 The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. 2. 648 Dumnt Street - Alan Forster-Executive Search Finn Alan Forster, 648 Durant Street, was present, end was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:16 pm. There were thirty-two (32) notices of headng sent and them were no objection or non- objection letters received. Mr. Forster gave a brief presentation on his business which will take place on the intemet, through a fax machine and telephone. Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Chmn. Schulke opened and closed the public headng at 7:18 pm, as there wasno public input. MOTION by Pliska/Barrett I'll make a motion We.approve the Home Occupational License for Vacuum Resources, Alan & Christina Forster, at 648 Durant Street. Rollcall: Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes VChmn. Pliska - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded. 3. 103 Harris Drive - Susan Coatanza -Medical Transcription Susan Costanza, 103 Hards Ddve, was present and was swom in by the Chairman at 7:20 pm. There Were thirty-four (34) notices of hearing sent and no objection or non.objection letters were received. Ms. Costanza gave a brief presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended epproval. Chmn. Schulke opened and closed the public headng at 7:27 pm, as there wasno public input. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, t999 MOTION by Barrett/Vesia I'll move that we approve Susan Costartza for Select Transcription .at 103 Harris Ddve. Roll call: Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Pliska - yes Mr. Barrett * yes Ms, Vesia - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. 4. 531 Barber Street - Ronald Schacht - Pool Cleaning Service Ronald Schacht, 531 Barber Street, was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:22 pm. There were twenty-two (22) notices of hearing santand'there were two (2)Objection and no non-objection letters received. Copies of the'objection letters were Pmvided?~ the applicant. Mr. Schacht gave a bdef presentation and responded to the objection letters. He provided information on the storage of pool supplies on his truck. Jan King gave staff pmsentetion, noting that Mr. Schacht will need a competency card from the City of Sebastian for pool maintenance before his Home Occupational License would be granted. She noted that this is all coordinated between the City Clerk's office and the Building Department~ and Contractor Ucensing. She then noted that a sign on his personal vehicle is not a violation, but no signs would be permitted on his property. Chmn. Schulke opened and closed the public hearing at 7:27 pm, as there was no public input. Mr. Schacht gave a listing of the pool chemicals that he will be carrying on his.track, and there was discussion of ventilation and .screening of these chemicals. He indic, aMd that if he can screen ltmsa materials in some other way than the topper on his truck, he would prefer to do that. There was discussion on this issue. Atty. Stringer noted that 'covered" does not mean airtight, but a visual screening..This. subject was discussed in depth. It was noted that parking the vehicle behind shrubbery is not enough~ It~must:have a ~screening" over the materials on the truck. Them was discussion of slider windows on the topper, and it was suggested that this could provide ventilation if they were opened. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1999 MOTION by Barrett/Gerhold I'll make a motion that we approve Mr. Andrew Schacht, 531 Barber Street for Pool Service provided that there is a conditional screening on his vehicle for his stored chemicals. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes VChmn. Pliska - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Chmn. Schulke . yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. C. QUASI-JUDiCIAL HEARING - Site Plan Review - I. R. C. Fire Station ~N} - 1115 Barber Street - Building Addition Atty. Stringer explained the procedure for a quasi-judicial headng. Chmn. Schulke opened the quasi judicial heedng at 7:38 pm. There were no ex parte communications reported by Board members. Mr. John Binkley, 656 Broadway, Vero Beach, architect with Edlund & Dritenbas Architects, was present representing Indian River County Dept. of Emergency. Services, and was sworn in by Chron. Schulke at 7:40 pm. He gave a presentation on the proposed addition to the Fire Station. He indicated that there should be a six-month construction period beginning approximately in June, 1999. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation and noted a request for a four foot sidewalk at this site. He indicated that staff recommends approval. Mr. Pliska suggested that the sidewalk should be a minimum of five feet wile in reference to the close proximity to the Sports Center on Barber StreeL Mr. Hess responded that, as per City Attorney Stringer, the Code requires a minimum of a four foot sidewalk, and anything wider could only be.recommended,. Mr. Binkley could not commit the County on this issue, but he can take the request back to the County for their response. Mr. Hass noted that the sidewalk is not required at this site by Code, and his suggestion would be to approve the four foot wide sidewalk, and suggest that the Dept. of Emergency Services widen it to five feet. There was further discussion on this issue. There was no public input. The headng was closed at 8.:05 pm. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1999 MOTION by Gerhold/Pliska I'll make a motion that we approve the renovation and expansion to the Fire House at 1115 Barber Street with the provision that they consider the extension of the sidewalk that wes previously mentioned to five (5) foot. Roll call: Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr, Barrett - yes VChmn. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried, CHAIRMAN MATTERS; None MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr, Barrett inquired about the progress of bdnging the real estate signs into compliance. Ms. King gave an update on the prooess. Ms. Vesia inquired about the redraft of the Accessory Structure Ordinance. Atty, Stringer responded that it will be one of several Ordinances to come before this Board in the near future. VChmn. Pliska inquired about the landscaping at Winn Dixie on CR 512. Mr. Hass responded that he will be getting in touch with the owner in the next week. He also noted that the plants already planted them are thriving with all the rain that has fallen. VChmn. Pliska noted that Ameron Homes seems to be keeping the white stone chips swept off the roadway at their model home at Caravan and Barber. Mr. Mahoney noted a sign at the intersection of Indian River Drive and CR 512, and indicated that it appears to be inthe visibility triangle and is an impediment to traffic. He also inqUired as to whether or not dogs are allowed on the Riverfront sidewalk. This topic was discussed. MATTERS; None ATTORNEY MATTERS: Atty. Stringer indicated that he will be presenting the rezoning of the Cemetery property on the West side of U.S. #1. He noted that it is presently zoned for public service, and in preparation for an auction, it needs to be rezoned for something other than public service. . . . PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1999 Mr. Hass noted that the KFC site plan should be coming before this Board on July 15, 1999. Chmn. Schulke adjoumed the meeting at 8:13 pm. (6121199 AS) . . 7