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PLANNING AND ZONiNG COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETiNG
DECEMBER ~, 1996
Chairman Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRES~'T:
Ms. Kilkelly - a
Mr. Mather
Mr. Pliska
Ms. Vesia
Mr. Johns
Chnm. Fischer
Mr. Schulke
EXCUSED ABSENCE: Mrl Driver - a
ALSO PRESENT:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chnm. Fischer noted that Mr. Johns was excused from th~ last regular n~cting of November 21
due to a newspaper article that said that the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was
canceled that night. Mr. Driver has the flu and is excused from tonight's meeting.
On November 26, Chmn. Fischer signed off on a minor modification for the Riverhou~ Laadi~
and the Lady Dolphin for the one hundred fd~y (150) foot extension to their dock.
He also signed off on a minor modification to the site plan for the United Church of Christ at 1251
Fellsmere Road, approving part of their phase three. They are doing half of the third phase.
Mr. Munsart announced tlmt he would not be pres~ at thc next meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTiON by MatherNesia
I make a motion that we approve the minutes of November 21, 1996.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried
OLD BUSINESS; None
PLANNING AND ZONING COM/Vl/SSION
MINI.~ES OF REGULAR MEETINO OF DECEMBER 5, 1996
NEW BI~ISINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE -850 DEMPSEY
AVENUE- ELEANOR WILSON - CLEANING SERVICE
Eleanor Wilson Waters of 850 Dempsey Avenue was present.
There were twenty (20) notices of bearing sent out and we received no letters of objection or non-
objec~ou.
Ms. King presented a staff report and r~ approval
The public hearing was opened at 7:04 P.M. There was no public input and the public hearing was
closed at 7:04 P.M.
MOTION by Johns/Mather
I make a motion to grant a Home Occupational License to Eleanor's Cleaning Service, 850
Dempsey Avenue.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 1342 STARBOARD
STREET - EDWARD BALLAS - VENDING MACHINE SERVICE
Edward Ballas of 1342 Starboard Street was present.
There were fourteen (14) notices of hearing sent out and we received no letters of objection or non-
objection.
Ms. King gave staff presentation and recommended approval.
The public hearing was opened at 7:05 P.M.
Nicholas Jackson who owns lots 29 & 30 on Scroll Street inquired as to what the ~ looked
like and where the product was to be stored. He received satisfactory answers.
The public hearing was closed at 7:06 P.M.
MOTION by Pliska/Munsart
I make a motion that we grant a home occu~ license for Mr. Edward, Ballaz, Jr. at
1342 Starboard Street.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 122 MELTON AVENUE
- ROBERT FARRUGGIO- DRYWALL CONTRACTING
Robert Farruggio of 122 Melton Avenue was present.
There were twenty (20) notices of hearing sent out and we receivod no letters of objection or non-
objection.
Ms, King gave staff presentation and recommended approval.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:09 P.M. with no public input.
MOTION by VesiaJMather
I make a motion that we approve the home occupational li~e~xse for Robert Famtggio at
122 Melton Avenue to do a drywall business.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
D. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 919 LANDSlIOWNE
DRIVE - RICHARD MANSER - PLUMBING AND HARV
Richard Manger of 919 Landsdowne Drive was present,
There were thirteen (13) notices of hearing sent out and we received no le~ers of objection or non-
objection.
Ms. King gave staff presentation and recommended approval.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 7:11 P.M. with no public input.
MOTION by MunsartjMatber
I move that we grant a home occupational license to Richard J. Manger at 919
Iamdsdowne for the operation ora plumbing, heating and air-conditioning service.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
E. PUBLIC HEARING - HOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 525 SAUNDERS
STREET - PAUL MAI}SEN - LIFT-STATION MONITORING
Paul Madsen of 525 Saunders Street was present.'
There were twemy-nine (29) notices of hearing sent out and we received no l~rs of objection or
non-objection.
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Ms. King gave staff presentation.
Mr. Madsen explained his procedure and equipneat to everyone's satisfaction.
The public hearing was opened at 7:18 P.M.
Ms. Barb Caballo of 518 Saunders Street asked about tmftic, antennae and eqmpment. Mr.
Madsen responded that his eqmpment fit ~ a small hand-held case, and he will not have au
autemm or increase traffic.
The public hearing was closed at 7:20 P.M.
Mr. Massarelli asked about microwave relays, to which Mr. Madsen answered no. This address
will be essentially used for telq)hone and mail drop. All other questions from the Commission
were answered satisfactorily.
MOTION by
I make a motion that we approve the home occupational license for Paul
Maint~ance, 525 Saunders Street.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion ea~ed.
F. PUBLIC HEARING - ItOME OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE - 2?3 POINCIANA
STREET - ,lAMES OGLE - COMPUTER SALES
James Ogle of 273 Poinciana Street was present.
Tbere were twenty-two (22) notices of hearing s~t out and we received two (2) lellgrs 0f objection
and one (1) non-objection letter.
Copies of the objection letters were handed to Mr. Ogle at this time.
The public hearing was opeagd at 7:26 P.M.
Ms. King gave staff proseaxtation and n~'nmended approval.
Mr. Robert Rugusld, 268 Poinciana Stre~ objected to this licease issued and so
The public hearing was closed at 7:27 P.M.
MOTION by Munsart/Schulke
I move that we grant a home occupational license to James Ogle, trading as OMT
Computers at 273 Poinciana Street to ~ a computer business from his home.
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A voice vote was taken. 7-0 motiou carrie.
Chmn. Fischer r~mdnded Mr. Ruguski that if be sees anything out of the orair~y, .he should report
it to code enforcemmt.
G. RECOMMENDATION,TO CITY COUNCiL - PLAT OF BARBER,STREET
EXTENSION - MINOR SUBDIVISION
At this time Mr. Schulke announced that he had ownership ~ in this issue, submitted a
conflict of intere.,st form, and stepped down, with Ms. Kilkelly voting in his place.
Mr. Massarelli noted that the problems brought to light at the last meeting, with ownership of land
in this Barber Street Exteosioa area, arc not completely resolved yet. But.we are ata point where
this body can review k and consider the project. He then went on to/ive staff, p~ou and
ideated the parcel that Mr. Schulke owns in a recem purchase from Mr. Hyatt. He questioned the
need for the mortgage holder to sisn offou tbe first page.' He needs to ask the C/ty Attorney if an
agreement would be acceptable, or does the s~-have to be on the face of the plat
Staff.recammen~ approval of the Recommeodation to City Council of thc Plat of Barber Street
Extemi~ subject to the City Attorney's review. He noted that the former City ~ reviewed
/t and was in agreemem w/th it, but we need to have the existhtg City Attorney check it.
Joseph 5chulke of Knight, McCmire & Associates in Veto Beach, and owner ora pi~ge of-property
involved in this project, was preseat. The company he works for is involved in the project, and he
is here tonight, alougwith Mr. Hyatt, to answer questi~., I-Ie noted that he feltthe plat is
adequate and is waiti~'for comments 'from the C/ty Attorney.
in answer to a question from Mr. Munsart, Mr. Massarelli noted that the Public Wodcs Director
has reviewed and approved all the draix~e and utility easements. He noud that the City Attomey
has the information but has not yet made a response, and he is waitin~ for that respome. Tho
County surveyor has also been conmflU~. The mortgage holder issue seems to be the ~dy area in
question, but the City Attorney also needs to comment on the easements as far as laasua~.
Mr. Massarelli reminded the Commission members that this subject of Barber Stregt will be back
on the agenda again later. This is just the first st~ to correct the situation.
MORON by Johns/Mather
I make a motion we recommend approval of the Barber Street exteasiou to City Council
subject to the Attorney's review; the work.is indicated on two (2) sheets .prepared'by
Hayhurst Land Surveyit~ Inc., sheet one (1), dated 8/15/96, and sheet two (2), last
revision dated 12/05/96.
A voice vote was taken. 7..0 motion carried.
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H. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - PROPOSED ORDINANCES - LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE PROCEDURAL CHANGES
ORDINANCE NO. 0-97-X1
Mr. MassareHi gave a presen~ noting that in agreement with the City Manager, it was decided
to split the work on the Land Development Code, nmke the first part dealing with procedures, and
thc second part would deal with the substance. This plan was budgetcd over two (2) years. But in
working with Les Solin & Associates, on nego6aang a contract for the Compreheasive Plan
Amendment, he has indicated that for the amount of money bu~ he will be able to do not only
the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, but the Land Devei~ Code Amcndme~ also~ So the
entire project should he completed within a year.
1. substituting Community Development Director in pla~ of City Clerk
2. substimti~ Comm~ Devel~ Director in place of Buildi~. Offidai
3, " " " Dopammnt in place of City Clerk's Office
4. simple typographical errors and other grammar errors within the. Code.
5. blatant inconsistencies within the Code
Tonight we are going to review seven (7) ordinances. Mr. Maz~i decided to make au ordinance
for each separate section of the code which should make this process easier. He noted that there
should he at least seven more ~ the next meeti~ and they may be more difficult.
Mr. Massarelli pointed out the difference between a public hearing (ad mn twice in the newspaper
15 days before the meeting), and a public hearing with duonotice ( property ownm~ wRhin two (2)
lmndr~ feet receive 'a written notice). The phrase "pursuant to Section 20A 11,7'Will he inserted
a/~ the use of the words "publ/c hearing".
MOTION by Mathex/M~
I make a motion that we recommend to the City Council Ordinance #0-97-X1, with
A voice vote was takon. 7 - 0 motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-97-X2
Mr. Massarelli proposed a change to Section 20A-5.12.C, Section 4, Commercial and Industrial
limitations and restrictiom, in reference to fences and walls. He is recommending that instead of
going through the Building Official and the P & Z Connuission Chairman, that we allow the staff
to make the decision on the haight of the walh that are not ~xcoodi~ eight (S) feet. The Buildi-~
Official will he issuing the building permit and will he involved.
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Mr. Schulke asked if there would be a way to appeal any decision made by staff. Mr. Massarol~
responded yes, it would be appealed to the Board of Adjustm~t or Plannin~ and Zoning. It would
require a sentence covering this to be added to the specific Section.
In section five (5), concerning putti,~ a structure or planting on City right-of-way, Mr. Massamlli
suggests that a license be issued by the City Council because of it being City p~, and the
liability that may be associated with it.
Mr. Mather questioned the procedure of City Council issuing a licease. This iss~ was discussed
and it was detenuined to use City Council only on appeal, and the rel~iai~ process being handled
by Planning and Zoning.
in section five (5), Moving of Structures, Mr. Mazsarelli proposes changing the ~ sets of
drawings from throe (3) to five (5).
MOTION by Johns/Mather
I make a motion that we ree, ommafl to the City Coundl Ordinane~ 0-97-X2 with all
agrc, c,rA on revisions.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion camed.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-97-X~
Mr. Massarelli went over this Ordinance and there was very brief discussion.
MOTION by MunzartfM~aer
I move that we recomme~l to Council approval of Ordinanco No. 0-97-X3, as revised.
A voice vote was taken 7 - 0 motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-97-X4
This Ord/nance was checked over with some discussion.
MOTiON by Johns/Mather
I make a motion that we recommend to City Council approval of Ordinance No. 0-97-X4
with agreed on revisions.
A voic~ vot~ was takm. 7 - 0 motion carried.
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-9~-X5
Mr. Massarelli noted that he will change the preparation of this Ordinance so the chris're section is
not listed, and he will specifically dis~ss 20A-9.7 F.4. thereby eliminating 4 or 5 pages in the
Ordinance.
MOTION by Mather/Johns
I make a motion that we approve Ordinan~ No. 0-97-X5 as amended.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion cam~.
ORi~NANCE NO. 0-97-X6
Mr. Mas~i noted that this Ordinance deals with S~tion thirteen (13 ) of the LandDea, elopment
Code which is the Landscape Ordinance.
Mr. Mather sugg~,ed that a second l~rson be designated in deteaxnining the excel~tional quality of
atree. It was decid~lto d~signa~the Cbaimmn of~ Tre~ Advisory Board inthat slot.
Ms. Vesia al~ed Mr. Massarelli about a situation of a Brazilian Poplar tree not being rmaoved on
a property near hers by a builder. Mr. Masaru responded that he would cl~r,k into this.
comments. If there are any significant changes, he will bring it back before this Commission.
MOTION by Jolms/Math~
I make a motion that we rocoomm~ to City Court61 Ordinan~ No. 0-97-X6 as revised.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
ORI~INANCE NO. 0-97-X?
Mr. Massarelli explained that this deals with Sectioa throe (3) of the Code which are District
Regulations in each Zoning District. He noted oho sectioo dealing with carports that he felt should
MOTION by Johns/Munsart
I make a motioa that we approve Ordinance 0-97-X7 as ameaded.
A voice vote was taken. 7 - 0 motion carried.
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Mr. Massarelli noted that in agreemem with the Commission membors, as he has Ordinanc~ ready
for review in the future, he will place copie~ in the members' mailboxes (in the Building Dept.).
He asked the meanbers not to lose their copy for economic and budget reasons
One section he is not dealing with yet is the Home Occupational Licem¢ section and lac ~plahaod
why;
7. CHAIRMAN MAT~
Chmn. Fischer asked if the height of lawn grass was covea~ in the Code.
At~ some discussion, Mr. Mas~i noted that he would take a closer look at re~ide~
requirane~ for lawns and "grasses".
Mr. Mather inquired about the sid~mlk on Flenmfing St. at Chess~r's Gap.
Mr. Massarelli respooded that as lots aro built o~, tho sidcwvalk will be constructed.
Mr. Munsart asked about tho Nov. 21st le~or to Andy Grimwado.
Mr. Massarelli ~ that it is part of the pemummt record at the Building ~ and he
Ms. Vesia asked about the signs in tho crosswalk at the Leami~ Nest.
Mr. Massarelli responded that time has not allowed him to look into that, but ho hoped to do so
SOOII.
In respcmse to a que~icm from Ms. ~ about tho banners at Island Video, Ms. King n°ted that
they have a plamit for a spec~ event which will allow ttuan to put th~ sign out thru:times a year
for a 14 day period.
In resImnse to a questioo from Ms. V~sia about the ingr~s and ogross to this sam~ shopping
cemer, Mr. Massarelli noted that h~ met with th~ County traffic eaagineer who recommended a
design change on that driveway, similar to the oarlier entrance at Cumberland Farms. He informed
the members that he is working on this, and montioned that Barber Street will be four (4) laned in
the next ten (10) years, and will require ~ ~o~ to be reworked.
Mr. Massarelli noted that stop signs will bo replacod at Cumberland Farms on Barl~ St.
In response to an issue presented by Ms. Ve~ia about cars off, red 'T-or sale" boing parked in. the
right-of-way along Barber St. on ~, Mr. Massaretli noted that an Ordimm~ bas been
designed to covor this and should bo going bc-foro City Council probably December 18. He also
noted that it is illegal for uactor-trail~ truc&s to park in the right-of-way, and whe~ this is
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observed, the police or Coao Vaffo~me~t should ~ notified. He is prose~y worid~ oa a ~'tion
of the Code to cover this.
Ms. Vesia inquired about tho Stephemon Hour, owned by Mr. Gralmm, being u~i a~ a b~! and
breakfast. It was detemfined that the site plan must be tramfen~ to Mr. GralmmbyP&Z. Mr.
Massarelli noted that he didn't know if Mr. Gralmm has received title to the pmpmy yet.
9. DIRECTOR MATTERS:
10. ATTORNEY MATTERS: None
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1996
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CALL TO ORDER.
ROLL ~T.T..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of November 2'1, 1996
OLO BUSZNKSS:
~ BUSINESS:
A. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 850 Dempsey
Avenue - Eleanor Wilson - Cleaning Service
B. 'Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 1342
Starboard Street - Edward Ballas - Vending Machine Svc.
C. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 122 Melton
Avenue - Robert Farruggio - Drywall Contracting
D. Public Hearing - Home Occupational License - 91'9
Landsdowne Drive - Richard Manser - Plumbing and HARV
E. Public Hearing - Home OccupatiOnal License - 525
Saunders Street - Paul Madsen - Lift-Station Monitoring
F. Public Hearing - Home Occupational LiCense - 273
Poinciana Street - James Ogle - Computer Sales
G. Recommendation to Cit~ Council - Plat of Barber Street
Extension - Minor Subdivision
H. Recommendation to City Council - Proposed Ordinances -
Land Development Code Procedural Changes
CHAIRMAN MATTERS ~
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
ADJOURNMenT.
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TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIMRECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE,
WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE mATE OF ACTION. (286.0105
F.S)
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