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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10052000 PZ CiTY OF SEBASTIAN MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2000 This meeting is being voice broadcast over Charter Communications Cable TV Channel 35. Vice Chairman Mather called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. O'Donnell Mr. Barton(a) VC Mather Mr. Smith Chmn. Schulke Mr. Mahoney Mr. Barrett Ms. Vesia Ms. Carbano(a) ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Rich Stringer, City Attorney Bert Jones, Engineer Assistant Ann Brack, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Secretary noted that Ms. Carbano(a) will vote in place of Chmn. Schulke. Tracy Hass noted that today is Atty. Stringer's birthday, and all wished him well. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:, (9/21/00) MOTION by Smith/O'Donnell I move that we approve the .minutes. A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Site Plan Review - Modification to the Barber Street Sports Complex South - Skateboard Facility Tracy Hass, representing the City of Sebastian, was sworn in by VC Mather at 7:08 pm, and gave staff presentation on the location of the Skateboard Facility at Barber Street Sports Complex. He noted that it will utilize the present concrete slab from the old building, and another slab will be added that will include the ramps. He indicated that a PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 2000 small set of bleachers will be included, as well.as a pick-up and drop-off area, a landscape hedge and some trees, fencing, and lights. Bert Jones from the Engineering Department, was sworn in at 7:11 pm by Acting Chmn. Mather. Mr. Jones gave information on designs that have been observed as a reference for designing this site. Mr. Barrett had many specific technical questions about the design of the course and after some discussion, it was determined that what he is requesting is a conceptual plan. Tracy Hass noted that tonight, this Commission's function is to approve the location only. He offered to provide drawings to Commission members for feedback when the design is completed. There were questions on the height of the lights, hours of operation, and height of the building. Mr. Barton(a) inquired about the entrance gate and a double 3' gate was suggested. Mr. Jones explained that there is a deadline approaching with DEP because of a change in the original plan when the grant was approved. He also noted that it is before P & Z because of a change in impervious area. Tracy agreed. Tracy then noted that he was directed to bring this plan to P & Z because of the location within the Park, and there is a deadline on the submittal. Mr4 Barrett asked who would have the final approval authority for what is constructed. He had no problem with the location or the concept, but wanted more engineering detail. Bert Jones commented that his impression is that the Building Department would have final approval. He noted that he could not imagine bringing a pavilion design to P & Z for final approval. He then offered to provide key drawings throughout the design stage to P & Z members for their feedback. Mr. Barrett and other members were agreeable to this offer, since there is no other skateboard park in Sebastian for reference. Acting Chmn. Mather opened the public hearing at 7:20 pm. Ms. Julia Thomas, a resident, commented that this is the first notification she has received about this facility, and spoke in objection to it. She is not in favor of amplification at this site, and spoke of excessive noise at the one in Malabar. Bert Jones provided information pertaining to a plastic coating that will be applied to the plywood, which will lessen the noise. He also provided information on an additional sound reducing technique which was discussed with the designer. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 2000 Acting Chmn. Mather closed the public hearing at 7:28 pm. Tracy Hass indicated that as the design process proceeds, drawings and any additional information can be provided to this Commission. MOTION by Smith/Barrett I make the motion that we accept the site as presented. Roll call: Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr, O'Donnell - yes Mr. Smith - yes VC Mather - yes Ms. Carbano(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried, B. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council- Preliminary Development Plan/Plat - Collier Club PUD Phase II A & B Mr. Chuck Mechling with Onsite Management Group Inc gave a presentation noting that the proposed lot size is larger than in Phase I. (Mr. Mechling was sworn in at 7:36.) Tracy Hass read the comments from the City Engineer, and noted that all issues from the conceptual plan that was submitted for the entire project have been addressed with the County. He then commented that when the third phase of Collier Club is started, any traffic improvements will be undertaken. Recreational areas and buffers were discussed along with public access. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation and was complimentary on the increased size of the lots, and the increase in the size of the scrub jay preserve. He noted that staff recommends approval with the four conditions as outlined in the staff report. MOTION by Barrett/Carbano(a) I'll make a recommendation that we approve the preliminary plat for Collier Club PUD, Phase II A and Ii B, in accordance with the staff report and the conditions listed on page nine (9), in accordance with sheets one (1) through seven (7) of project 00-002. Discussion: Mr. Mahoney asked for clarification on the lot size, which Tracy provided. Roll call: VC Mather - yes Ms. Carbano(a) - yes Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. O'Donnell - yes Mr. Smith - yes Mr. Barrett - yes