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Home My WebLink About09041996 PZCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 Chairman Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Munsart Ms. Kilkelly Mr. Pliska Mr. Driver Chmn. Fischer Mr. Schulke (arrived at 7:06 p.m.) EXCUSED: Mr. Mather Ms. Vesia Mr. Johns ALSO PRESENT: Robert Massarelli, City Planner Jan King, Zoning Technician Dorri Bosworth, Secretary ~NOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Fischer excused the absent members. Ms. Kilkelly and Mr. Driver would be voting in their places. Chmn. Fischer stated he approved a minor modification to the site plan for Sebastian Christian Church on Schumann Drive. Mr. Pliska asked to be excused for the September 19, 1996 meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Driver made a motion to approve the minutes of August 15, 1996, as written. Mr. Munsart seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried 6-0. OLD BUS.~'ESS: PUBLIC ~XN_G - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 202 DELAWARE P. WESTOVER REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE The appllc, ant, Philllp Westover, was present and ~_~¢~o~g~/ to quasi-judicial procedures. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETIN~ OF SEPTEMBER 4. There were 23 notices of the public hearing sent out. No objection or non-objection letters were received back. Staff reviewed its report and recommended approval of the license. The public hearing was opened/closed at 7:08 p.m. public input. There was no Mr. Munsart asked if the fictitious name had been filed with the State? Mr. Westover stated yes, and a small sign with 2 inch letters would be hung adjacent to the door, as required by State statute. No clients would be coming to the residence. Mr. Munsart made a motion to grant a home occupational license to - Phillip Westover trading as American Real Estate Foundation at 202 Delaware Avenue. Mr. Driver seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 6-0 motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 626 DEMPSEY AVENUE - LILLXAN STAAB - CNA FOR THE ELDERLY Mr. John Staab is representing his wife, the applicant, and was sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. There were 20 notices of the public hearing sent out. objection letter was received back. One Staff stated the license was for an address of convenience, and Mrs. Staab would be visiting the homes of her clients doing their shopping, cleaning, basic nursing, etc. Staff recommended approval. The public hearing was opened/closed at 7:16 p.m. public, input. There was no Mr. Driver made a motion to grant a home occupational license for Lillian Staab at 626 Dempsey Avenue. Mr. Munsart seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 6-0 motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 581 BELFAST TERRACE - JOANNA SZAFARZ - CLEANING SERVICE The applicant, Joanna Szafarz, was present and sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4. 1996 There were 20 notices of the public hearing sent out. Two objection letters were received back. Staff reviewed its report and stated the applicant's equipment would be stored in her vehicle. The license was a transfer from 145 Capri Avenue where there were no current code enforcement cases. The public hearing was opened/closed at 7:19 p.m. public input. There was no Mr. Pliska made a motion to approve a home occupational license for Excellent Cleaning Service at 581 Belfast Terrace for Joanna Szafarz. Ms. Kilkelly seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 6-0 motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LiCENSE - 581 BELFAST TERRACE - PAWEL SZAFARZ - RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR The applicant, Pawel Szafarz, was present and sworn in according to quasi-judicial procedures. There were 20 notices of the public hearing sent out. objection letters were received back. Two Staff reviewed its report and stated the applicant was requesting the license for an address of convenience. Equipment was not stored on the premises. This application was also a transfer from 145 Capri Avenue and there were no current code enforcement cases. The public hearing was opened/closed at 7:23 p.m. public input. There was no Mr. Driver made a motion to approve tke home occupational license for Paul-Can-Do, Inc. at 581 Belfast Terrace. Mr. Munsart seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 6-0 motion carried. DISCUSSION - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHDEPARTMENT, INDIAN RXVER COUNTY - ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS Mr. Glenn Schuessler, Assistant Director for the Environmental Health Dept, and Lori Hopkins, field agent, was present and spoke to the Commission regarding development and on-site septic tanks anddrainage fields. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 PAGE FOUR He stated the high ground water level in Sebastian affected the amounts of fill need for new residences. 600 to 700 new tanks were permitted each year and there were approximately 25,000 existing tanks in Indian River County currently. Ms. Hopkins explained perc test procedures and Mr. Schuessler went over how the size of drainfields were determined. Planting in the drainfields and the safest commercial products for the septic tanks was also discussed. Other various questions regarding the subject were asked by the Commission. Ms. Sally Gore, member of the Tree Advisory Board, also had questions for Mr. Schuessler. A break was taken at 8:35 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:53 p.m. Ail members were present. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - DIVISION OF A SINGLE LOT Mr. Massarelli reviewed the procedures in the past and went over the definitions of minor and major subdivisions. The new ordinance created a new type of subdivision. A lot could only be divided into two and only allowed once. If the following was supplied by the property owner or buyers, the division could be done administratively instead of having to record a new plat: l) 2) 4) 5) 6) application, survey of lot to be divided legal description vacated easement document of establishing new easement unity of title. Mr. Massarelli stated the city attorney has been familiarized with the proposed ordinance. Ms. Kilkelly stated the "new subdivision" may need exclusion statements in Articles 16, 17, & 18 from some of the requirements of subdivisions. She would also like to see the more complex applications be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Munsart stated concerns with minor subdivisions not required to have proper drainage. PLANNING AND ZONING CO..M~ISSION REGULARMEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4L1996 After further discussion, Ms. Kilkelly made a motion that Ordinance 0-96-30 be recommended to the City Council for approval with the amendments mentioned previously. (All Articles involved with subdivisions are reviewed to see if an exclusion statement is needed and requirements of any recording with the City Clerk are researched.) Mr. Schulke seconded the motion. Roll call was taken. 6-0 recommendation approved. CHAIRMAN MATTERS~ None MEMBERS MATTERS~ Ms. Kilkelly questioned when the home occupational brochures would be ready. CITT PLANNER NATTERS: LPA - COMPREHENSIVE PLANREVXEW-REVISED/UPDATEDGOALS, OBJECTIVES POLICIES Mr. Massarelli explained staff had not yet received the re lslon from Solin & Associates and would pass it immediately to the Commission for their review for the next meeting. Mr. Massarelli addressed comments made at a previous city council meeting regarding attendance of the city attorney at the Planning and Zoning meetings. Mr. Driver stated he felt the attorney should be required to attend the meetings considering the salary she was being paid. MATTERS: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Fischer adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1996 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 7:00 P.M. 2. 3. 4. 10. 11. CALL ~O O~DER. ~O~L CALL. ANNOUNCEMENTS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: LPA meeting of August 1, 1996, and Regular meeting of August 15, 1996 OLD BUSINESS: A. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 202 Delaware Avenue - P. Westover - Real Estate Brokerage NEW BUSINESS: B. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 626 Dempse¥ Avenue - Lillian Staab - CNA for the Elderly C. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 581 Belfast Terrace - Joanna Szafarz - Cleaning Service D. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 581 Belfast Terrace - Pawel Szafarz - Residential Contractor E. Discussion: Environmental Health Department, Indian River County Mr. Michael J. Galanis, Director - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems F. Recommendation to Cit~ Council - Review of Proposed Ordinances Amending the Land Development 'Code: - Division of a Single Lot MEMBERS NATTE~S: CITY PLANNER MAT~E~S = LPA - Comprehensive Plan Review - Revised/U~dated Goals, Objectives & Policies ATTO~NE~ NAT~E~S: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND HAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS ~ADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIHONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL Z~UST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F.S)