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LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
(PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION)
WORKSHOP MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1999
Acting Chairman Vesia called the meeting to order at 3:01 P~M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
Mr. Mahoney(a)
Ms. Vesia
Mr. Evely(a)
Mr. Barrett
EXCUSED ABSENCE:
Mr. Gerhold, Chin. Schulke, and Mr. O'Donnell
ALSO PRESENT:
Tracy Hass, Planning and Growth Management Director
Ann Brack, Recording Secretary
NEW BUSINESS:
Revisions to the Land Development Code:
Review of Article VII - General Provisions
Mr. Hass gave a summary of changes to Article VII which eliminated nine (9) pages from
the previous Article VII, and he explained why these pages were eliminated. He noted
that several references were corrected, and several issues were moved to Article V.
There was a typo on page 3, line 14, the word 'mot' misspelled.
Page 2 - discussion on inserting the word 'distant' or 1'urther~ on line 2 of A.l.a., and
also in line 2 of A.l.d.
Page 4 - C.d., insert the words 'walls of the' before the word 'structure'.
Mr. Hass presented discussion on allowing fences not to exceed ten (10) ft. in height,
around pdvate tennis courts, and establishing appropriate setbacks. The Board
members agreed with this concept. Mr. Hass will work up the wording and bdng it back
to this Board.
Page 5 - Item A.7, discussion on interpretation of measuring technique.
Page 7 - Item A.l.d., insert 'waterways under the jurisdiction of' before "the City of
Sebastian". There was discussion about inserting a time limit for transient live-aboards,
and since it would be practically impossible to enforce, it was determined not to specify a
time element.
Page 16 - item D.3., Mr. Barrett asked if there was any requirement for contractors to
provide proper surface water management at the front swale line on lots with new
construction, dudng the building process. This topic was discussed and it was
suggested that this issue should be addressed when the building permit is issued.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION)
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1999
Page 17 - Item 2.f., Dust and Erosion Control - Insert the word 'of' after the word
"blowing" near the end of the sentence.
Mr. Mahoney inquired about the requirement for performance bonding, fencing or
shielding relating to excavation activities. Mr. HaSs responded that this issue must be
included and he will look into developing the wording.
It was determined to recategorize item E., and F., on page 16 and 17.
Mr. Hass spoke of a sandmining permit in relation to a major excavation.
Page 18 - There was discussion on "load limits" on City streets. Ms. Vesia commented
on "hauling" vehicles that do not have any identification. This issue was discussed,
including the difficulty in enforcing such limits.
Page 19 - The subject of commercial mulching was discussed. Mr. Hass indicated that
this item will be inserted in the Conditional Use section.
Page 20 - It was suggested to use a different word than 'climbable' in B. This
suggestion was discussed and wording was suggested such as - "so constructed that
the swimming pool is not readily accessible by small children".
Page 20 - Item E. under swimming pools - Change the wording to read - "Discharge
from such swimming pools"...
Page 22 - Item 4. at top of page - change the word "illustrate" to "demonstrate".
At this point, Mr. Hass noted that he will be giving City Council an update on the LDC
review. He also noted that he and Jan King will be closeted two (2) days a week to work
on this review and will be inaccessible other than for emergencies. He projected that the
second hearing on this LDC could be held the Wednesday after the March elections if all
goes well. He then commented that he will hand out a new schedule at the P & Z
meeting on Thursday, December 16, 1999, and the LPA will review Articles VIII and X.
He noted that Article IX is on concurrency management and he is still working on that
one. He also mentioned Articles XIII & XV, and indicated significant changes in these
Articles. He suggested that parking shall be based on square footage of restaurants,
and the topic of shared parking will be addressed. He mentioned landscaping changes,
parking codes, subdivisions, surface water management, site plan review, 512 Corridor
Plan modeled after the SR-60 Corridor (new Article), and revision of the Riverfront
Ordinance. He also noted that Article XIX will also be reviewed. He indicated that the
City Engineer has been sent several Articles for her review pdor to the LPA review.
In response to a question from Mr. Mahoney(a), Tracy noted that he plans to give the
first seven (7) articles to City Council this week for their review before meeting in a
workshop.
Acting Chmn. Vesia adjourned the meeting at 4:00 P.M. (12/f5/~ Aa)