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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12132001 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN :~. :~ .: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2001 Acting Chairwoman Vesia called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: ALSO PRESENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Actg. Chmn. Vesia Mr. Mahoney Ms. Carbano Ms. Reichert(a) Mr. Rauth and Ms. Monier(a) Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Ann Brack, Recording Secretary Burr Jones, Engineering Consultant Mr. Barrett Mr. Smith Mr. Svatik, Jr. It was announced that Mr. Rauth and Ms. Monier(a)have an excused absence, and Ms. Reichert(a) will vote in place of Mr. Rauth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: A. Quasi-Judicial None None Hearing - SITE PLAN REVIEW - Sebastian Retail Shoppes - U.S. Hwy #1, Wal-Mart Plaza Outparcel - Sebastian Venture No. One, L.P.- Commercial Riverfront Zoning District Quasi-Judicial Hearing - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Commercial Retail over 10,000 sq. ft. -Section 54-2-6.4(13) - Sebastian Retail Shoppes No ex parte communication was reported. Jim McMullen, Avid Engineering, Inc., and Mike Fischer with P.A.V.C.O Construction were present representing the applicant, and, along with Tracy Hass, were sworn in by Chmn. Vesia at 7:07 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2001 Mr. McMullen noted that he concurs with staff comments and recommendations and offered to answer questions from the Commission. Tracy Hass gave staff presentation which recommended approval with five (5) conditions in the staff report. He noted that the parapet wall will be extended on the rear of the building. He also indicated that the iRC Utilities Permit has been received. Mr. Barrett inquired about the FDOT driveway permit, and Mr. McMullen responded that the application has been approved at staff level and is being reviewed by a consultant for FDOT. Mr. Barrett also inquired about fire protection and Tracy explained the procedure. Ms. Carbano inquired about the well that is present on the site, and Mr. McMullen and Tracy responded. Mr. Mahoney discussed soil types with Tracy. He also discussed foundation plantings and the method of calculating clear trunk on palm trees. Acting Chmn. Vesia opened and closed the public hearing at 7:21 P.M., as there were no objections or non-objections. MOTION by Smith/Barrett I make a motion that we accept the site plan review for the Sebastian Retail Shcppes U.S. Highway #1, including the five (5) conditions in the staff report. Roll call: Mr. Svatik - yes Actg. Chmn. Vesia - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr, Smith - yes Ms. Carbano - yes Ms, Reichert(a) - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. MOTION by Barrett/Carbano I'll make a recommendation that we approve the conditional use permit for Commercial Retail over ten thousand (10,000) for the Sebastian Retail Shoppes. Roll call: Actg. Chmn. Vesia - yes Ms, Reichert(a) - yes Mr. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr, Smith - yes Mr. Svatik(a) - yes Ms. Carbano - yes The vote was 7 - 0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS,; None PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2001 MEMBERS MATTERS: Ms. Carbano inquired about the Doctor's office at U.S. #1 and Schumann Drive. Tracy responded and noted that Code Enforcement will be sent to this location again. DIRECTOR MATTERS: C. Informational Presentation - Updated Site Plan - Riverview Park Expansion - (former Good Guys property) Tracy gave a brief presentation and noted the modification to the original site plan: He then introduced Burt Jones from the Engineering Department who gave a presentation. Burt proceeded to explain the changes to the original site plan, including slides of examples for a splash pad, combination gazebo/bandstand, veterans' memorial, and a heritage house. There was discussion of the docks/boat slips and the cost effectiveness of them, and the water quality and inspection issue for the splash pad. Butt noted that he is working with Kimley-Horn Engineers, St. John'S River Water Management Department, and John Dean, Architect. He went on to explain the composition of the gazebo and there was discussion about the roof. Mr. Mahoney inquired about the educational aspect of the Heritage House and if it would compete with the Environmental Learning Center. Mr. Jones responded that he didn't think so. Trash containers for boaters using the dock was discussed, Burt commented that a small screened dumpster may be considered. Further discussion on the dock area included electricity and lighting, rest rooms, and size of boat slips. The issues of liability at the splash pad area, and parking were briefly discussed. The issue of wave attenuators was discussed, and a point was made by Mr. Svatik that the sixteen (16) f. boat slips do not invite .long term rental. Burt Jones explained the submerged land lease in relation to the length of the boat slips and the implication of income. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Not present. Acting Chmn. Vesia adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M.