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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08032000 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN ~_~,= ~.'~RJ EC TO _ =~.~_ , --~... PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 2000 This meeting was voice broadcast over Charter Communication Cable Television Channel 35. Chairman Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: ALSO PRESENT: Mr, O'Donnell Chmn. Schulke Mr. Smith Ms. Carbano(a) VC Mather Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Dorri Bosworth, Secretary Rich Stringer, City Attorney ANNUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Schulke announced that City Council status. has appointed Mr. Mr. Mahoney Mr. Barrett Ms. Vesia Smith to full member He noted that VC Mather is excused from tonight's meeting and Ms. Carbano(a) will be voting in his place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (7/20/00) MOTION by Barrett/Vesia I recommend we approve the minutes of July 20, 2000. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Attorney Stringer explained the Public Hearing and Quasi Judicial Hearing process. A. Recommendation to City Council - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit- Car Wash Facility- C512 Zoning District- K. Chestnut Randy Mosby of Mosby & Associates, Vero Beach, FL, was present representing the applicant. Randy and Tracy Hass were sworn in by the Chairman. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2000 Mr. Mosby gave a brief presentation and addressed the drainage issue and the condition of the alley, Tracy Hass gave staff presentation which recommended approval of the special use permit and the site plan with two conditions as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Mo. sby noted that the applicant is in the process of obtaining permits from Indian River County Utilities for a lift station and the water flow will be completely self- contained. He also noted that the water will be recycled with minimal discharge to public sewer, There was further discussion of the water source and disposal. It was also noted that this facility will have a restroom. Chmn. Schulke opened the public hearing at 7:23. Mr. Arthur Harris, 861 Dale Circle, commented that the two other car washes in town are enough, and spoke in opposition to this application. Ms, Shirley Harris of the same address spoke on this issue also, Ms. Mary Rose McCarthy, 874 Wentworth St., spoke in opposition to this permit. The issue of hours of operation were discussed and Mr. Hass noted that this is an issue that can be addressed. Mr. Mosby noted the buffers for the lights and suggested installing an eight (8) foot fence, and commented that this applicant would comply with the same hours of operation as allowed at the car wash facilities on U.S. #1. It was noted that an eight (8) foot fence would have to be approved by Planning and Zoning. The issue of stop bars, stop signs, and the placement of the sidewalk and bike path were discussed, Mr, Mosby agreed to include an additional stop bar and another stop sign at the property line. Mr. Hass read parts of the code that pertain to "drive-through facilities". Ms, McCarthy spoke again about the hours of operation. Mr. Kenneth Chestnut, 9848 - 88th St., Vero Lakes Estates, one of the owners of the car wash, spoke of his desire to keep a clean car wash and be on good terms with the neighboring residents, He expressed his opinion that 10:00 pm seemed like a reasonable time to close this facility, John Scherer, 841 Wentworth Street, agreed with a 10:00 pm closing time, and commented on the water usage and disposal, Chmn. Schulke closed the public hearing at 7:51 pm. Mr. Barrett suggested the Commission consider the 10:00 pm closing time as a condition of approval. Mr. Smith also noted the sidewalk issue. The members also mentioned the eight (8) ft. high opaque fence, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2000 There was a discussion about installing a masonry fence, and the owner agreed to a masonry wall, eight (8) feet high. MOTION by Barrett/Smith I'll make a motion we recommend to City Council approval of the special use permit including the recommendations by staff, but also including recommendations from the Commission that a stop sign be installed on property side of the sidewalk on egress, an eight (8) foot masonry wall be installed instead of the six (6) foot wall shown on the plan, that hours of operation be from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Roll call: Mr. Barrett - yes Chmn, Schulke - yes Ms, Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr, Smith - yes Mr. O'Donnell - yes Ms, Carbano(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried. B. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Site Plan Review - Chestnut 512 Carwash - Lots 12 thru 15, Block 186 - Fellsmere Road Chmn. Schulke opened the hearing at 7:55 pm. NO ex parte' communications were reported. Randy Mosby made note of his prior testimony and made himself available to answer any questions, He noted that the auto vacuums will make very little noise. Mr. Hass noted that his previous presentation stands for this hearing, There were no presentations from proponents or opponents and the Chairman closed the hearing at 7:59 pm, MOTION bY Barrett/Smith I'll recommend that we approve the site plan for the Chestnut 512 Carwash based on the conditions established in the special use permit previously approved, Roll call: Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. O'Donnell - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano(a) - yes Chmn. Schulke ~ yes The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried. (A break was taken from 8:01 to 8:14 pm, with all members previously present returning,) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMiSSiON MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2000 C. Recommendation to City Council - Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Review - Acorn Acres Subdivision - Fellsmere Road D, Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Site Plan Review - Acorn Mini-Storage - Phase II- 189 Fellsmere Road - David Fahmie There were no ex parte' communications reported. Chmn. Schulke opened the Quasi-Judicial hearing at 8:15 pm. Todd Smith, 440 11th Lane, SW, Vero Beach, was sworn in by the Chairman at 8:17 pm, Mr. Smith gave his presentation and noted the reasons for creating a one lot subdivision. He indicated that this facility will be similar to phase I and will have a new fire hydrant, He also gave explanation of a "Murphy easement". Tracy Hass gave staff presentation noting that condition #2 in the staff report has already been indicated on the site plan. After discussion, it was clarified that this is a ~ project. There were no proponents or opponents to this project. Staff summarization was a recommendation of approval. MOTION by Barrett/O'Donnell I'll recommend that we approve the preliminary plat for Acorn Acres Subdivision. Roll call: Mr, Mahoney - yes Mr, Barrett - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Carbano(a) - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr, O'Donnell - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. MOTION by Barrett/Carbano(a) I'll make the motion that we approve the site plan for Acorn Mini-Storage in accordance with the staff report recommendation to deal with the landscaping. Roll call: Mr. O'Donnell - yes Mr, Mahoney - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Smith - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Ms. Carbano(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried. 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2000 CHAIRMAN, MATTERS: None MEMBERS MATTERS: There was discussion about revising the site plan review fee, and Mr. Hass noted that all fees are going to be reviewed in the coming months. Mr. O'Donnell suggested that all members be notified of the meetings by computer e- mail. He also suggested a safety reil at the one end of the dais, DIRECTOR MATTERS: Tracy noted that the site plan for Ameritrend will be presented at a later date. He also noted a site plan for Maxwell Plumbing that will be coming before this Commission, and it is regulated by the old code, ATTORNEY MATTERS: None Chmn. Schulke adjourned the meeting at 8:44 pm.