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PUBLIC MEETING
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
1225 MAIN STREET
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
FLORIDA
THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY and the PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HAS SCHEDU'L~D A REGULAR MEETING ON THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 4TH, 1999, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CiTY COUNCIL Ci-tANIBE~.
DORRI BOS%~ORTH, SECRETARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMA/ISSION
NOTE: 1F ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL .ANY DECISION MADE ON THE
ABOVE MAT2F_2{S, 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
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(ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL .ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS
MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT
LEAST 45 HOURS iN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
(This meeting is being voice broadcast over Falcon Cable Channel 35.)
Chairman Schulke called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Mr. Mahoney(a)
VCh. Pliska
Ms. Vesia
Chmn. Schulke
Mr. Evely(a)
Mr. Gerhold
Mr. Barrett
EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Mathis
AL~o PRESENT:
Tracy Hass, Planning and Growth Management Director
jan King, Planning and Growth Management Manager
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Ann Breck, Recording Secretary
Tim Zelinski, Code Enforcement Officer
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Schulke announced that Mr. Mathis is excused from tonight's meeting, and Mr.
Mahoney will vote in his place. He also noted that Mr. Evely will vote in place of Mr.
Mather, whose term ended, and applications are in the process of being solicited for his
replacement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
(10/7/99 & 10/21/99)
MOTION by Barrett/Vesia
I recommend approval of the minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1999.
Mr. Mahoney noted a spelling error on page two, and the secretary will correct this.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded.
MOTION bY Barrett/Vesia
I recommend approval of the minutes of October 21, 1999,
spelling errors).
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carded.
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0,LD BUSINES$~ None
NEW BU, ,~iNESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Home Occupational Licenses:
1. 1771 Barber Street - Robert Dionne - Lawn Maintenance
Mr. Dionne was present, was sworn in at 7:06 P.M., and gave a brief presentatiOn, jan
King was also sworn in at this time.
There were twelve (12) notices of hearing sent, and there were no objection letters and
one (1) non-objection letter received. The applicant indicated that he had received a
copy of the non-objection letter.
Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval.
Chron. Schulke opened and closed the public hearing at 7:09 P.M., as there was no
public input.
MOTION by Pliska/Gerhold
I'll make a motion that we approve a conditional use permit for Robert Dionne
Lawn Care at 1771 Barber Street, Lot 32, Block 405, Sebastian Highlands.
Roll call:
VCh. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes
Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes
Mr. Gerhold - yes Mr, Evely(a) - yes
Mr. Barrett - yes
The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carded.
2. 4 River Oak Drive - David Rodriguez - Computer Services
David Rodriguez was present and was sworn in by the Chairman at 7:12 P.M., along
with Eileen O'Connell, Marjana Famoq, Edward O'Connell, Annie Valencia, Dan
Perugini and Norma Damp.
There were eight (8) notices of hearing sent and there were no objection or non-
objection letters received.
Mr. Rodriguez gave a bdef presentation.
Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval.
Chmn. Schulke opened the public hearing at 7:14 P.M.
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OPPONENTS;
Eileen O'Connell, Dan Perugini, and Ed O'Connell spoke in objection, and Annie
Valencia, and Norma Damp spoke in favor of this license.
P.ROPONENT,~:
Chmn. Schulke closed the public hearing at 7:20 P.M.
Mr. Rodriguez noted that he received a new contract from Eric Fischer in which he
agreed to all terms for a Home Occupational License.
The public hearing was reopened at 7:24 P.M.
Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Perugini had further input, and Mr. Rodriguez responded to their
questions.
Mr. Perugini asked for information on the Commission's responsibility to a private deed
restriction in a private community. Atty. Stdnger responded that deed restrictions are a
private legal matter between parties under a contract, and injunctions would be applied
for at the Circuit Court level.
Mr. Perugini inquired again about the number of notices sent out.
Chron. Schulke closed the public hearing at 7:28 P.M.
Jan King reminded the Commission of the criteria for determining a Home Occupational
License in the City of Sebastian.
A few questions were asked by Commission members and were answered satisfactorily
by the applicant.
In a discussion with Atty. Stringer, it was suggested that telecommuting may need to be
given attention in the City Codes.
MOTION by Gerhold/Evely(a)
I make a motion that we approve the Home Occupational License for David
Roddguez to conduct a computer service business at his residence in San
Sebastian Springs.
Roll call: Ms. Vesia
Mr. Evely(a)
Mr. Gerhold
Chmn. Schulke
The vote was 7 - 0, Motion carried.
- yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes
- yes VCh. Pliska - yes
- yes Mr. Barrett - yes
- yes
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B. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEWS - Section 20A-S.7.D,7:
1. 1848 Barber Street - 12' X 20' Pm-fab shed - Superior sheds
Marjana Farooq, 2680 Riverview Court, Vero Beach, was present representing the
applicant. Ms. Farooq gave a brief presentation.
Jan King gave staff presentation.
The Commission members then discussed this application, from color to construction
materials, including height. The meaning of the words "compatible" and "in harmony"
were discussed. It was noted that the height of the shed was not indicated on the
drawings.
Mr. Pliska requested that the secretary check the discussion that LPA had on accessory
structure criteria.
MOTION by Barrett/Evely
i'll make a recommendation that we approve the accessory structure at 1848
Barber Street for a 12 x 20 pre-fab structure, as long as it is painted to match the
color of the parent building on the lot.
Roll call:
Mr. Evely - yes Mr. Mahoney(a) - no
Mr. Gerhold - yes VC Pliska - no
Mr~ Barrett - yes Ms. Vesia - yes
Chmn. Schulke - no
The vote was 4 - 3. Motion carded.
2. 797 Atlantis Terrace - 20' X 24' Pre-fab Shed- Smalley Sheds
Mr. James F. Smalley was present representing the homeowner. Mr. Smalley provided
a photo of a similar shed and noted that it will have a 6" overhang.
Jan King gave staff presentation.
Commission members discussed this issue.
MOTION by Barrett/Evely
I'll recommend that we approve the accessory building at 797 Atlantis Terrace.
Roll call:
Mr. Mahoney(a) - yes Mr. Evely(a) - yes
VCh. Pliska - no Mr. Gerhold - yes
Ms. Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes
Chmn. Schulke - yes
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The vote was 6 - 1. Motion carried.
(A break was taken from 8:28 to 8:40 P.M.)
All members previously present have returned.
PUBLIC HEARING - Recommendation to City Council - Request for
Waiver of Section 20A-19.6.3.C.6.b(5), Riverfront Overlay District -
Lincoln Smith- 1716 Indian River Drive
Mr. Lincoln Smith, 758 Forester Ave, Sebastian, was present and was sworn in along
with Donald Gosselin and Tracy Hass, at 8:42 P.M.
Mr. Smith gave a bdef presentation.
Tracy Hass gave staff presentation noting that Mr. Smith was provided with a copy of the
Riverfront standards before this subject house was designed. He indicated that the
designing architect apparently failed to use the "50%" width standard on lots east of
Indian River Drive. He noted that this error was immediately picked up when the plans
were submitted. He continued to give details of qualifying this building. He also
indicated that a home of comparable size could be placed on this lot if it is redesigned to
fit the lot properly.
Chmn. Schulke opened the public hearing at 8:49 p.m.
Mr. Donald Gosselin, 678 Vocelle Ave., contractor for Mr. Smith, spoke in objection to
the "50%" rule on lot width.
Chmn. Schulke dosed the public headng at 8:51 P.M.
Mr. Barrett brought up the subject of the "50%" rule and asked if this is a subject of
discussion for change in the revised LDC. Mr. Hass indicated that this area will be
discussed sometime in the future.
Atty. Stringer informed the Commission that an ordinance is being designed to signify
how the building width should be measured, which will be different than the method
which is presently being used. He then explained the legalities of this case in reference
to Sec. 20A-19.4 - D. Waivers.
There was much discussion on this issue.
MOTION by Pliska/Vesia
I'd like to make a motion to recommend to City Council to deny the request
because it doesn't create an inordinate burden, and to me, it's just a minor
inconvenience, since he has a legal right, the way it is situated, he can move the
house in any position on the property - make the adjustment.
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Roll cell:
Mr. Evely(a) - yes Mr. Gerhold - yes
Mr. Mahoney(a) - no Mr. Barrett - no
VCh. Pliska - yes Chmn. Schulke - yes
Ms. Vesia - yes
The vote was 5 - 2. Motion carried.
D. REVOCATION HEARING (Quasi-judicial)- 1073 Barber Street- Vincent
Giordano - Home Occupational License
Atty. Stdnger explained the quasi-judicial procedure for this meeting.
Chmn. Schulke opened the hearing at 9:33 P.M. No ex parte communications were
indicated.
Atty. Stdnger referred to Code Enforcement Case #15597 where an order has been
entered finding a violation for illegally parking the commercial vehicles at the residence.
Mr. Tim Zelinski, Code Enforcement Officer, was sworn in by the Chairman at 9:35 P.M.
Mr. Zelinski proceeded to give background on this case involving the parking of a tractor~
trailer at a residence. He then provided a photo of this violation, Exhibit A of Code
Enforcement. He also indicated that Mr. Giordano was fully informed of this provision
when he obtained his Home Occupational License,
Mr. Hass indicated that Mr. Zelinski attempted to work with Mr. Giordano but got no
cooperation, and Mr. Giordano did not show up at the hearing before Code Enforcement.
Them was further discussion on this issue.
There were no proponents or opponents.
The quasi-judicial hearing was closed at 9:45 P.M
MOTION by Barrett/Pliska
I'll make the same recommendation I did last time, due to his incapability of
adhedng to our Codes, I recommend that we revoke his Home Occupational
License.
Roll call:
VCh. 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. Motion carried.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 1999
E. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY - Review - Revisions to the Land
Development Code - Chapter VI, revisit Chapter V
This item is postponed. (The next workshop meeting will be held on Monday, November
15, 1999.)
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Chmn. Schulke indicated that he had a mark-up of a conditional use section, which he
passed along to Mr. Hass and Ms. King.
MEM,~I~RS MATTERS:
Mr. Pliska asked that the turning radius of the entrance to the Barber Street Sports
Complex be increased to ease traffic back-up on the street.
Mr. Hass explained that this issue needs to be taken to the Engineering Department.
This issue was discussed.
DIRECTORS MATTERS: None
ATTORNEY MATTERS: None
Chmn. Schulke adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M.
(110999 AB)