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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08051999 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 5, 1999 (This meeting is being voice broadcast over Falcon Cable Channel 35.) Chairman Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: ALSO PRESENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Mahoney(a) Mr. Mather VCh. Pliska Ms. Vesia Scott Mathis Dorri Bosworth, Secretary Ann Brack, Recording. Secretary Mr. Evely(a) Mr. Gerhold Mr. Barrett Chmn. Schulke He then announced that Mr. Mathis is excused, and Mr. Mahoney(a) will vote until Mr. Evely(a) arrives. (Mr. Evely arrived late.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (7/15/99) MOTION by Mather/Barrett I make a motion that we approve the Commission meeting of July 15th. Roll call: Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Mather - yes VCh. Pliska - yes Ms. Vesia - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. OLD B.U$1NESS: None minutes of the Planning and Zoning Mr, Gerhold - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes Chmn. Schulke inquired about transmission of tonight's meeting over Falcon Cable, and noted that P & Z meetings have not been broadcast for many months. (Contacts were made with the proper parties and the meeting was picked up on Channel 35 shortly after the meeting started.) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES Of REGULAR MEETING Of AUGUST 5, 1999 NEW BUSINESS: A. Public Hearing - Model Home Permit- Holiday Builders, Inc. - 1078 Barber Street Alan Greene, 2152 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, was present representing Holiday Builders. Mr. Greene, along with Dorri Bosworl~, were sworn in by Chmn. Schulke at 7:05 p.m. There were twenty-three (23) notices of hearing sent and there was one (1) objection letter and no non-objection letters received. A copy of this letter was given to Mr. Greene. Mr. Greene gave a brief presentation and answered questions, Dord Bosworth gave staff presentation and recommended approval. Chron. Schulke opened and closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m., as there was no public input. Mr. Barrett noted that the objection letter was not signed and he indicated that he felt it was not a valid objection. A brief discussion followed. Mr. Evely discussed the parking issue with Mr. Greene. Ms. Bosworth commented on Model Home conditional use, and noted that this is the only conditional that comes back before this board every year. She indicated that this is being considered and a change may be proposed in the future. Mr. Gerhold suggested that the subcontractors might park across the street till 'the parking lot is ready. MOTION by Vesia/Mather I make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for Holiday Builders at 1078 Barber Street. 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 - 0. Motion carded. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES Of REGULAR MEETING Of AUGUST 5, 1999 B. Accessory Structure Review - 715 S. Easy Street, Collier Creek Estates - Continental Associates, Inc. - 18' x 12' Storage Shed The applicant was not present. Madlyn Wedig, 704 S. Easy St., Collier Creek, was present and indicated that the covenants of Collier Creek do not allow accessory buildings in this subdivision. Chmn. Schutke explained that this is not a public headng, and Ms. Bosworth noted that notices are not sent to surrounding property owners on an accessory structure. Chron. Schulke noted that it is not the job of the City to police covenants and restrictions of pdvate subdivisions. He then indicated that the applicant might get approval before this P & Z Commission, but it would be up to the subdivision (Homeowners Assoc.) to put a stop to it. Mr. Pliska commented 'that the requirements for a storage shed have changed, and Ms. BoswOrth noted that the new code has not been finalized, so these buildings are still being qualified under the present code. Ms. Wedig requested a copy of the drawing of the proposed accessory structUre for this applicant. Ms. Bosworth indicated that the applicant was notified by letter that his presence was required at this meeting tonight. MOTION by Barrett/Mather I'll make a motion to postpone. Roll call: VCh. Pliska - yes Chmn~ Schulke - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mather o yes Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr. Evely (a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: None MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney complemented the recording secretary on her compilation of the minutes of the previous meeting. He also indicated that an issue from these minutes could be put on the agenda for tonight, since there are two (2) City Councilmen here. He was incapable of making a motion so he could not add it. (There was a distraction because a set of keys were left on a chair.) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1999 Mr. Barrett commented that since Tracy Hass was not present and because the previous agenda was so long, this agenda seemed short. Mr. Pliska spoke of checking the fence landscaping at Winn Dixie on CR 512 and commented that there are sections in the.. shrubbery line that need to be filled in before the entire fence comes down. Several other members agreed. Mr. Gerhold spoke of an ingress/egress opening being placed there. There was discussion of this issue. Mr. Barrett and Mr. Pliska had a discussion of what constituted a safety issue and what did not. There was further discussion: Mr. Mather suggested that the City could probably mark the road to indicate the suggested walkway. Mr. Pliska opined that a sidewalk would be needed. Chmn. Schulke indicated that a consensus of the Board indicates that more plants need to be planted before the fence can be removed. He also commented that it might be a good idea to have a sidewalk all along Laconia down to CR 512. Mr. Mahoney commented that he thought the fence should come down and the hedge plants trimmed so that it is more presentable. Chmn. Schulke suggested that Winn Dixie should be urged to take care of this.soon, and Mr. Barrett suggested adding that Winn Dixie should consider some rourine maintenance. Chmn. Schulke noted that Mr~ Chuck Neuberger and Mr. Joe Barczyk of the City Council are present at this meeting and welcomed them. DIRECTOR MATTER~: Dorri Bosworth listed several site plans that will be on the agenda for the next meeting. She also noted that legal notices for these site plans indicate that the meeting will start at 7 p.m., so the meeting cannot be started eadier. Chmn. Schulke noted that site plan reviews seem to go pretty fast since staff dOes such a good job of reviewing them. There was some discussion of the proposed gas station at Wal Mart. Chmn. Schulke adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. (a/6/99 A~) City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 O FAX (561) 589-2566 PUBLIC MEETING 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 REG~ MEETING ON THURSDAY, JULY 15TH, 1999, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. DORRI BOS~ORTH. SECRETARY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMiSSiON 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. 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