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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 2019
1. Call to Order --
Chairperson Kautenburg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledoe of Alleoiance was recited by all.
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3. Roll Call
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Roth Mr. Mauti (a)
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Ms.
Kautenburg Mr. Hughan
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Mr.
Carter Mr. Alvarez
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Not Present:
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Simmons (a) -- Excused
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Mr.
Reyes — Excused-
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Absent:
Mr.
Qizilbash — Excused
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Also Present:
Mr.
Jim Stokes, City Attorney
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Mr.
Paul Carlisle, City Manager
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Ms.
Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director
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Ms.
Dorri Bosworth, Planner
Ms.
Janet Graham, Technical Writer
Ms. Mara Schiff, Indian River County School Board liaison, was also present..
4. Announcements and/or Aaenda Modifications
A. Ms. Kautenburg announced that Mr. Reyes, Mr. Simmons and Mr. Qizilbash
are excused from this evening's meeting, and Mr. Mauti will be voting as the
alternate.
B. Ms. Kautenburg introduced Ms. Mara Schiff. Ms. Schiff is not a voting
member of the Commission, but she may have input regarding School District
matters relating to what will be discussed this evening.
C. Due to the projected length of this meeting, Ms. Kautenburg asked, with
approval of the Committee, that Item 9, New Business, Review of Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), be moved to appear as the first item this evening,
and this was approved unanimously by voice vote.
5. ADDroval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of July 11, 2019
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Ms. Kautenburg asked if there are any additions or corrections to the Minutes as
presented. Hearing none, Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion to accept the Minutes as
presented. A motion to accept the Minutes was made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr.
Carter, and approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Regular Meeting of July 18, 2019
Ms. Kautenburg asked if there are any additions or corrections to the Minutes as
presented. Hearing none, Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion to accept the Minutes as
presented. A motion to accept the Minutes was made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr.
Carter, and approved unanimously by voice vote.
6. New Business
A. Recommendation by City Council -- Review of Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) and Capital Outlay Items Greater than $50,000 -- 6-Year Schedule
FY 2019/2020 through 2024/2025
Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion to table this item until the meeting of September 5,
2019 at 6:00 p.m. Motion was made to move the review of the CIP report to the meeting
of September 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. was made by Ms. Kautenburg and seconded by Mr.
Roth.
Roll Call
Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes
Mr. Mauti (a) -- Yes Mr. Roth -- Yes
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Mr. Alvarez -- Yes
Vote was 6-0 in favor. Motion carries.
7. Quasi-Judicial and Public Hearings
A. Public Hearing -- Recommendation to City Council -- Special Exception
Request -- Vehicular Sales in Commercial Riverfront Zoning District -- 920 US
Highway #1 -- Adam Espley
Ms. Kautenburg asked if any of the Commissioners have had any ex parte communication
regarding this matter. Hearing none, she opened the hearing.
Mr. Stokes read the item into the record and swore in all who would be testifying.
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Ms. Kautenburg called on the applicant to make his presentation.
Mr. Adam Espley, Sebastian, FL, described his history of being in the business of online
automobile sales for the last 10 years. His business is wholesale only, and he has no
dealing with or sales to the public or storing of vehicles on his business site. The vehicles
are all sold online and only through auto auctions. He is required to have a business site
for storage of records, business license, bond, etc., and that is what he is asking for
tonight.
Ms. Kautenburg asked for comments/questions from the Commissioners.
Mr. Roth:
• Inquired if there will be any employees related to this business. Mr. Espley stated
no, he is a sole proprietor. He stated he will only be in this office two to three days
a week for paperwork. He said the DMV strictly controls businesses such as his.
• Inquired if there will be any real estate business conducted out of this office. He
mentioned an email for a real estate business. Mr. Espley said no, that email
address is for the owner of the building.
Ms. Kautenburg asked to hear from the staff.
Ms. Bosworth stated the reason this matter is before the Commission is because auto
sales and incidental accessory usage is only permitted in Commercial General and
Industrial zoning districts. The location of this particular business is in the Commercial
Riverfront district. The City's Code does allow special exceptions. This application does
meet the criteria and findings of fact set forth in the Code. Since the State requires Mr.
Espley to obtain a dealer's license, this is the reason for the need for a special exception.
Staff recommends allowing the special exception with the following conditions: (1) The
business shall not be allowed to display, sell on site, or temporarily park any vehicles
involved with the auto sales operation on the business property, and (2) that the special
exception is granted for the specified address only.
Ms. Kautenburg called on any members of the public who wish to speak in favor of this
request. Seeing none, Ms. Kautenburg called on any members of the public who wish to
speak in opposition to this request. Seeing none, she called for questions/comments from
the Commissioners.
Mr. Alvarez:
• Inquired how it will be monitored regarding the appearance of any vehicles being
stored at the site. Mr. Espley stated he will follow the rules and laws, as he doesn't
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want the City to come in and shut his business down.
Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Carter and seconded by
Mr. Roth to approve the special exception permit to Adam Espley to allow a wholesale
auto sales business within the CR zoning district, specifically for the property located at
920 US Highway #1 with the additional conditions that the business shall not be allowed
to display, sell on site or temporarily park any vehicles involved with the auto sales
operation on the business property.
Roll Call:
Mr. Roth -- Yes Mr. Hughan -- Yes
Mr. Alvarez -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes
Mr. Mauti (a) -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes
Vote was 6-0 in favor. Motion carries.
B. Public Hearing -- Recommendation to City Council -- Large Scale
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (For a Proposed 1,118
Acre Annexation) -- Graves Brothers Company, Applicant -- Properties Located
Adjacent and South of CR 510 -- A Total of 1,047 Acres, More or Less, of Subject
Parcels Requesting Initial Land Uses (Less Road and Canal Right-of-Ways) --
Request is for CG (Commercial General), CL (Commercial Limited), IN (Industrial),
INS (Institutional), MDR (Medium Density Residential), LDR (Low Density
Residential), VLDR (Very Low Density Residential), and C (Conservation) Land
Uses
Ms. Kautenburg prefaced the opening of this matter by announcing that, due to the large
number of the public attending this meeting, each person who wants to speak during the
Public Input section of this agenda item will be limited to three minutes instead of the
regular five minutes. Ms. Kautenburg made a motion that a time limit of three minutes
per individual speaker from the public be established, seconded by Mr. Hughan.
Roll Call
Mr. Roth -- Yes Mr. Alvarez -- Yes
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Mr. Mauti (a) -- No
Mr. Carter -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes
Vote was 5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carries.
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Mr. Stokes read the item into the record, and Ms. Kautenburg called on staff to make their
presentation.
Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director for the City of Sebastian, introduced
herself and made a PowerPoint presentation on the matter before the Commission (SEE
ATTACHED). She addressed the Commission and described their position as sitting as
the land planning agency, which involves looking at the long-range plan for the City in
order to make a recommendation to City Council regarding this property.
Her presentation described the elements of the proposed land use map, how they relate
to each other, and attempted to dispel any misconceptions that there might be regarding
this project. There were color-coded drawings/maps of the various uses and parcels
within the project. Her presentation also described analyses that were done regarding
infrastructure, etc. She further stated that the recommendations made by this
Commission, if the application is approved, will become a part of the ordinance as
presented to City Council. So it becomes a law, and then it would be translated into the
comprehensive plan.
Ms. Kautenburg called upon the applicant to make his presentation.
Mr. Joseph Schulke from the offices of Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard gave a PowerPoint
presentation (SEE ATTACHED) in which he described the project. He reviewed the
packet of information that he has submitted with the application and stated it shows that
the project is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan. His hope is to inform the
public how the proposed project will be good for the City of Sebastian. He pointed out
the ratio of green space to developed space, the roadways granting ingress and egress
in and around the proposed development, and the areas that would be designated as
commercial space.
(SHORT BREAK TAKEN AT 7:49 P.M.)
(BACK ON THE RECORD AT 7:57 P.M.)
8. Public Input
Ms. Kautenburg called the meeting to order and called for public input in favor of the
project.
• Andrea Ring, Sebastian, FL.
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Asked that, if this project is allowed, the City consider upgrading its standards to
the Chesapeake Bay Act standards of water quality and sewer-to-septic standards.
She is in favor of the project and thinks it will be a positive addition to the City.
Seeing no further members of the audience who wished to speak in favor of the project,
Ms. Kautenburg asked for anyone wishing to speak against the project to form a line and
approach the microphone one at a time in an orderly fashion.
• Rene Boisvert, Brookedge Terrace, Sebastian
Stated he represents approximately 400 fellow neighbors. His group wants to
maintain the small-town atmosphere that is Sebastian. He asks that, when the
City considers development, it keeps the projects smaller.
• John Christino, Sebastian
Is inquiring about the additional acreage owned by the same entity in the area of
the proposed annexation. He is in favor of keeping Sebastian as a small town and
is concerned with how the addition of new businesses will affect the present small
businesses in Sebastian.
• Frank Casiglia, Sebastian
Is in favor of keeping Sebastian a small town. He questions the impact the
proposed project would have on traffic in the area.
• Tim Glover, Micco
Is the President of the Friends of St. Sebastian River. He presented copies of a
letter his group had sent to the City voicing some concerns regarding the proposed
annexation and how it will affect the St. Sebastian River.
• Robert Bedea, Sebastian
Is concerned about the existing environmental conditions and how the proposed
project will impact those conditions, especially the water quality of the Indian River
Lagoon.
• Ardra Rigby, Sebastian
Is the President of the West Wabasso Project. He questions the benefits the
proposed project would have on the West Wabasso community. Concerning to
him is the fact that West Wabasso is fighting to get sewage, and he is concerned
if the new project allows septic, how that will affect West Wabasso.
• David Brown
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Is concerned regarding the notice that was presented to the public regarding input
from the public for or against the project. He thinks more people should have been
notified other than those within 400 feet of the annex point. He questions the
environmental impact this project will have on the area.
• Patricia Mandell, Sebastian
The population explosion that will accompany the proposed annexation will strain
the existing infrastructure of Sebastian. She is concerned about the affect the
project will have on wildlife in and around the St. Sebastian River. Suggestion was
made to have an entity such as the Indian River Land Trust and/or others
purchase the property and preserve it . She suggests a slower approach which
would allow more studies on the impact of this project on surrounding areas before
annexation is done.
• Lisa Boisvert, Sebastian
Questions how this project will affect hospitals, schools, ambulance response time,
traffic, etc. She suggested an independent investigation/report on how all these
different factors would be affected. She suggested the issue be revisited in six
months.
• Jennifer Mina, Sebastian
Is concerned about loss of habitat. She is also concerned regarding the burden
on the police department and other services in Sebastian. She feels that the
residents of Sebastian don't have a say in what is happening regarding the
annexation.
• Mark Fleming, Sebastian
Suggested that the owner of the property proposed to be annexed should be here
to speak for himself. He suggested that the school district will be heavily impacted
by the increase in population created by this annexation. Also, the police
department will have to be increased as well as the code enforcement division.
His group has hired an attorney to make a presentation to City Council.
• George Glenn, Jr.
Is an attorney representing the Pelican Island Audubon Society and other groups.
He stated this is where the City of Sebastian Planning and Zoning Commission
has the most input as to the future of this annexation property. He has not seen
any documents stating there will be a text change other than a map amendment .
He suggests that the City's discretion is at the land-use phase, and the City should
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not give the landowner interim land uses that have been proposed by the applicant.
There are inconsistencies in the existing comprehensive plan on what is to happen
on annexation of agricultural property that is currently outside the current service
area boundary.
• Carter Taylor
Represents the Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County. He agrees with
what has been said so far, and Mr. Glenn's point is very well taken, that in
approving these land-use entitlements and hearing them before the subject
property is actually annexed into the City, he questions what authority the City has
in doing that when the property is not part of the City yet. His coalition is mostly
concerned with water quality issues. He called attention to the adjacent property
which is also owned by the applicant and the possibility that the applicant will be
asking for another annexation in the future. He gave an example in Volusia County
where the same sort of annexation was attempted, and after going to court, it was
rejected. He also addressed the short amount of time that was spent during the
City's presentation on the flood map and what will be necessary in that regard.
• Richard Baker
President of the Pelican Island Audubon Society . He asked why City Council has
not had a chance to look at the letter from Indian River County regarding this
matter. He thinks this matter is being rushed through, and more acres should be
bought and preserved as agricultural areas. He reviewed that the sewer systems
in Florida are failing due to overload. He suggested that the process of annexation
be slowed down to work out problems such as sewer systems, etc. He also
addressed the small area of conservation land proposed in this annexed property.
• Nancy Gomez, Sebastian
Hopes the documents that were presented tonight will be online for review. She
doesn't think most of the residents of Sebastian are complaining because they
have to drive a few extra miles for other restaurant and/or shopping choices. She
stated that the particular project in discussion is a concern to the residents of
Sebastian. She suggested an endangered-species study done on the proposed
annex ation property. She also mentioned that by changing the law with the
amendment, that will affect future growth, and she thinks that is a v ery important
thing to consider.
• Pamela Parris, Sebastian
Vice President of Sebastian Property Owners Association. She suggested the
current planning and zoning laws of Sebastian should be updated. She also asked
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that the Commission ask City Council to postpone the granting of this application
until more study is done and more input is had.
• Jason Brown
County Administrator. He stated that Indian River County is not opposed to the
annexation, but the County is opposed to it in its current form. The County thinks
the City should slow this process down and take time to make sure the City gets
this right. He stated that the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners did just
yesterday send a letter, a part of which he read, to Mayor Hill asking that the City
slow the process down. He provided a copy of that letter. He stated there was
also a letter sent from the City Manager of Fellsmere today to the City Manager of
Sebastian, a copy of which he also provided, which lists Fellsmere's concerns
regarding this matter. He reiterated that this is the time when the City can get the
applicant to agree to certain things, and the City will have less authority going
forward. He believes there should be an annexation agreement between the City
of Sebastian and the applicant setting forth certain density restrictions, etc. He
emphasized that now is the time to slow down. He also addressed the wastewater
limitations being different from what the applicant suggested. He also read a
portion of the interlocal agreement stating that no entity other than the County can
furnish wastewater services to or within the incorporated area of the City.
• Patty Kuhner
Feels that the growth will cause too much traffic, too many people, and Sebastian
becoming an atmosphere like south Florida. She also wonders, if Sebastian turns
this proposed annexation down, if the County will develop a New Town.
• David Rinker
Agrees that Sebastian get the annexation rather than the County. He did extensive
demographic studies and settled in Sebastian. He is for the annexation as long as
an influx of people doesn't come with it.
• Brian O'Neill, Sebastian
Is concerned about the comprehensive plan for Sebastian which calls for 10%
increase in residents per year. Given that, he thinks a decision on this annexation
should be delayed until the new comprehensive plan is completed and
recommendations from the Natural Resources Board are in. The 3,600 homes in
this annexation plus the 2,000 homes the County is developing will have a huge
impact on the atmosphere in Sebastian.
• Damien Gilliams, Sebastian
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President of Sebastian Property Owners Association
Objected to this hearing under the rules and regulations for modifications. He
opined there was supposed to be a unanimous vote changing the length of time
for public input, and there is one vote nay. He stated that no one approached his
organization to speak on this matter, and thus there was no input given from the
community. He suggested there be an engineer and a land development attorney
involved in the development of the proposed project. He s uggested the matter be
tabled until proper representation is obtained.
• Mary Rue
Described her health concerns and the fact that so much development will limit the
ability to grow fresh vegetables and fruits .
• Vincent Burke
Director of Utility Services of Indian River County
He is not opposed to this annexation, but he asked the Commission to listen to the
counsel of the people who appeared tonight and to take the time for due diligence
and not rush this project through. He asked the Commission, if they allow the
annexation, to put an annexation agreement in place to make sure that certain
requirements are included so that all the concerns are addressed. He is
specifically concerned with the demineralization of the water that will be required
to serve the additional population.
• Albert Alvarez, Sebastian
Is concerned with the expansion of CR 510 and the increased cost of that
expansion if and when this annexation and development come to fruition.
Seeing no more persons to present public input, Ms. Kautenburg closed this section of
the meeting. She then asked for comments by staff.
Ms. Frazier emphasized to the Commission that they are making a decision on the future
land use designations. Staff has provided them with some recommendations that staff
feels have addressed most, if not all, of the concerns that have been brought up in the
numerous letters and meetings that were attended. She stated that this evening there
was talk of annexation agreements. That is not for this Commission to decide; it would
be up to City Council to determine if they would like to have an annexation agreement.
That discussion will occur on August 28th. However, this evening's discussion is
regarding the future land use designations.
Ms. Kautenburg called on the applicant to make any additional comments.
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Mr. Schulke clarified the subject of the size of the conservation area. He stated that, while
there is conservation space designated, there is also 50% open space in the project as
well.
Ms. Kautenburg called on Ms. Schiff for input.
Ms. Schiff, the Indian River County School Board liaison, stated that, while she is not
stating a position of the District or the Board, she wanted to point out a couple of issues
that she hopes will be considered in the deliberation, and particularly by the developers.
Ms. Schiff said she didn't hear a lot of comment other than from members of the public
on the impact on schools and education. She questioned whether the developer had
spoken with the School District, as a lot of these issues concern not just the City but also
the County in the ways that they interact. In particular, there are two schools on that road
-- an elementary school and a high school. Speaking of the traffic patterns, she asked
that those patterns feeding into and out of those schools be considered. She hopes that
the developer will work with the School District to consider what the impact will be on the
schools.
Ms. Kautenburg called for questions/comments from the Commissioners.
Mr. Roth
• Wanted clarification that, while the Commission is considering annexation of the
property, will the zoning code be changed, or will the agricultural designation
continue on the property after this annexation. Ms. Frazier answered yes, the
agricultural designation would remain.
• Addressed the matter of zoning classifications in this plan and asked the City
Attorney if that is something the Commission should include in considering a
motion. Mr. Stokes said no, that any changes to zoning will come later. The only
thing being addressed tonight is future land use.
Mr. Mauti
• Is concerned that the Commission had a very short time to review this project. He
stated some of the documents that were presented were difficult to read.
• Asked why, when there is a new comprehensive plan coming out in the near future,
is there a rush to do this annexation. He asked what impact the new
comprehensive plan would have on the developer. Ms. Frazier replied that the
developer has indicated that they do not wish to annex into the City without a future
land use designation. They would like to do that simultaneously. The City looked
at it as an opportunity to put controls on the property with these recommendations.
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She indicated it will probably take 18 months to get the new comprehensive plan
completed.
• Regarding the Commercial General (CG) and Commercial Limited (CL)
designations, they allow for more multiple residential units such as condos and
apartments. He does not see the businesses locating there so as to create a large
amount in taxes for the City.
• Would like to see the matter of annexation tabled so that the Commission has
sufficient time to further study this project.
• Inquired where the projected amount of tax money to be received by the City from
this project come from. He doesn't feel there was enough data available for him
to make a decision, and the matter should be reviewed.
Ms. Kautenburg
• Reviewed the reasons she chose to move to Sebastian. She said that a small
town is not necessarily the size of the population, but it is an attitude. She stated
this property will be developed, and the only way Sebastian can control and enjoy
how the development affects Sebastian is by not saying no to this annexation and
thus giving the control to someone else.
• Regarding an annexation agreement, that does not fall within the purview of this
Commission. That will be for City Council to decide.
Ms. Kautenburg called for any further discussion. Hearing none, she then called for a
motion.
A motion to table the matter was made by Mr. Mauti, seconded by Mr. Alvarez.
Roll Call
Mr. Roth -- No Mr. Mauti (a) -- Yes
Mr. Alvarez -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- No
Vote was 4 ayes and 2 nays.
Mr. Stokes interjected that this Commission has an affirmative duty to either provide a
recommendation or not provide a recommendation. If this matter is going to be tabled,
the Commission must put on the record and direct staff as to what it is they need.
Mr. Stokes also stated if this meeting is to continue, the Commission must make a motion
to extend the meeting.
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Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion to extend the meeting for 30 minutes.
A motion to extend the meeting for another 30 minutes was made by Mr. Alvarez,
seconded by Mr. Roth.
Roll Call
Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes
Mr. Mauti (a) -- Yes Mr. Roth -- Yes
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Mr. Alvarez -- Yes
Vote was 6-0 in favor. Motion carries.
Ms. Kautenburg asked if the matter is tabled, whether it has to be tabled to a date certain.
Mr. Stokes stated yes.
Mr. Kautenburg asked if the Commission does not send a recommendation to City
Council, will the matter will still appear on City Council's agenda and they act without a
recommendation. Mr. Stokes answered that it will still appear. He further states that if
this Commission doesn't want to vote on this matter, that will be deemed a
recommendation against, and City Council will deal with it as if it were a recommendation
against.
Ms. Kautenburg called for a motion.
A motion by Mr. Mauti was made that staff review the items presented by the two
gentlemen from the County and the attorney, and from there this Commission will make
a decision on the recommendation to City Council. Mr. Stokes reviewed that staff needs
definite input as to what this Commission needs.
Mr. Stokes stated before another motion is made, the prior motion to table this matter be
withdrawn. Mr. Mauti motioned to withdraw his prior motion. Mr. Alvarez seconded the
motion to withdraw the original motion.
Roll Call
Mr. Roth -- Yes Mr. Mauti (a) -- Yes
Mr. Alvarez -- Yes Mr. Carter -- Yes
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes
Vote was 6-0 in favor. Motion carries.
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A motion to not send this matter to City Council was made by Mr. Mauti and seconded by
Mr. Carter.
Mr. Stokes stated that is not within the Commission's purview. The Commission cannot
decide not to send it to City Council. It has to go to City Council with either a
recommendation for approval or a recommendation for denial.
A recommendation to deny approval was made by Mr. Mauti due to lack of information.
Ms. Kautenburg called for a second. Hearing none, the motion died for lack of a second.
A motion to send the matter to City Council with a recommendation to move forward,
including the recommendations of staff, was made by Ms. Kautenburg and seconded by
Mr. Roth.
Roll Call
Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes Mr. Hughan -- Yes
Mr. Carter -- No Mr. Alvarez -- No
Mr. Mauti -- No Mr. Roth -- Yes
Vote was 3 ayes and 3 nays.
Mr. Stokes informed the Commission that another motion was needed.
Mr. Roth made a point that this Commission has been given the information and they
should trust their elected leaders and their counsel to make a good decision, realizing
that when it goes through, this Commission will then have the opportunity to look at the
planned development and how that goes forward, which will control the face of that whole
project.
A motion was made by Mr. Roth to approve the Graves Brothers project on CR 510 with
the staff recommendations on page 11 of the report, items a through j, and was seconded
by Ms. Kautenburg.
Roll Call
Mr. Hughan -- Yes Ms. Kautenburg -- Yes
Mr. Alvarez -- No Mr. Carter -- No
Mr. Roth -- Yes Mr. Mauti -- No
Vote was 3 ayes and 3 nays.
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Mr. Stokes stated that a tie vote should be sent to City Council as a recommendation
against approval.
8. Unfinished Business -- None
9. Public Input -- None
10. Commissioners Matters -- None
11. City Attorney Matters -- None
12. Staff Matters -- None
13. Adjourn -- Ms. Kautenburg called for any further business. Hearing none, she
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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LAND PLANNING AGENCY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION
Public Hearing
Recommendation to City Council
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Amendment
August 15, 2019
Property Location
Proposed FLUM
Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC 6/4/19 Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC 6/4/19
COS Proposed
Annexation
Reserve Area
County FLUM 2030
COS GIS 8/8/19
Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC 8/1/19
Land Use
Explained
COS PUD
Site
ROW
Plan
Internal Connector System of Roads
O’Rourke Engineering and Planning 6/5/19
O’Rourke Engineering and Planning 6/5/19
County MPO Priorities 2019-2024
IRC MPO 4/8/2018
Urban Service Area
COS GIS 8/8/19
Municipal Annexation Growth
IRC GIS 2007
•Between 1999 and 2007, Fellesmere
has annexed nearly 26,000 acres
•In 2014, another 8,800 acres was
annexed
•With each annexation, the Urban
Service Boundary Line was amended
Liberty Park
COS GIS 8/8/19
Density Transfer Sites
COS GIS 8/8/19
COS GIS 4/30/18
Wetlands Assessment
National Wetlands Inventory
Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, LLC 8/1/19
Flood Zones
COS GIS 8/8/19
Conceptual
Site Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a favorable
recommendation to the City Council to approve the proposed future land use map and conceptual site
plan as presented in Exhibits D, E and F of the applicant’s analysis dated June 2019; with the following
conditions:
1. Add a Policy statement to the City of Sebastian Comprehensive Plans existing Objective 1-2.7:
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; which promotes innovative development concepts through use of the
Planned Unit Development Overlay Designation as stated below:
Policy 1-2.7.1: Planned Unit Development Overlay Designation. The City’s land development code shall continue
to allow a planned unit development overlay zoning designation in order to provide a voluntary management
framework for coordinating objectives of developers with those of the City Council.
The City Council shall reserve the authority to invoke new conditions in extending development
rights based on:
•Changes in conditions surrounding the impacted land use conditions in the vicinity;
•Evolving issues surrounding infrastructure levels of service;
•Impacts on natural resources; and/or
•Other related issues impacting the nature of the proposed planned unit development.
•The planned unit development overlay designation shall be available as a voluntary approach for
managing specific development characteristics and project amenities to be incorporated in
residential, commercial, industrial or mixed use development options. Developers who
voluntarily participate in the process shall bind themselves as well as those who may be their
successors in title to the subject land.
Policy 1-2.7.2: Graves Brothers Sebastian South. The City recognizes
specific large scale amendments with unique characteristics that do not
readily fall into existing land use categories. The specified property as
identified in (Map XX) contains a Mixed Use concept plan as shown in
(Map XY). As part of the land use amendment, conditions pertaining to
the mixed use development have been incorporated under the Planned
Unit Development Overlay Designation as follows:
a.Rezoning of the property shall be done through the City of Sebastian’s Planned Unit Development process as
described in Article XX of the Land Development Code.
b.Housing types shall be mixed to meet various income levels and lifestyle choices.
c.Future dedication of ROW to the appropriate entity will occur at the time of development to promote an
interconnected, extended and improved grid road system, along with a well-planned transportation system of
roads and streets throughout the development, in coordination with Indian River County, to specifically
include 81st Street, 77th Street, and 73rd Street, as well as 74th Avenue.
d.Provision for a mixed-use “Town Center” area.
e.Future allocation and donation of institutional lands necessary for governmental services such as post offices,
public safety, schools, etc. as identified by concurrency analysis in accordance with the City of Sebastian land
development codes and ordinances at the time of development.
f.Strategic assembly of commercial and industrial development consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
g.Future dedication of conservation lands to appropriate entity at the time of development to include any
natural areas of significant importance, and the provision of greenway trails to promote a system of
connectivity and access consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and land development codes.
h.Allocation of parks and recreational lands consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and land
development codes specifically: a minimum of 2 acres/1000 residents of publicly accessible recreation lands,
and a minimum of 2 acres/1000 residents of other recreational lands.
i.Buffers adjacent to low density areas outside of the PUD Overlay to include increased greenspace along the
site’s south property line and the part of the east property line south of Liberty Park TND.
j.As a condition of future developments, sufficient land area shall be allocated for infrastructure required to
support the development and mandate hook-up to central potable water and wastewater systems for all new
developments prior to receiving development orders. Therefore, the Graves Brothers Sebastian South PUD
Overlay must provide sewer and water service as a condition of development. These services may be
provided by the County or alternative services, however no septic systems would be allowed in accordance
with City policy and land development codes.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING & ZONING COMISSION MEETING
Recommendation to City Council
Large Scale Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Amendment
August 15, 2019
Joseph Schulke, PE
Schulke, Bittle, Stoddard, LLC
OVERALL FLUM MAP 1
CITY COMP PLAN & EAR 2
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN 3
FLUM MAP 4
ROAD NETWORK 5a
ROAD NETWORK 5a
5b ROAD NETWORK- ON SITE
5c ROAD NETWORK
6a WETLANDS
6b CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
7 SEBASTIAN RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL NODES 8a
COMMERCIAL NODES- OSLO ROAD 8b
COMMERCIAL NODES- SR 60 INTERCHANGE 8c
IRC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 9
IRC DEVELOPMENT AREAS- SOUTH 10a
IRC DEVELOPMENT AREAS- FUTURE SOUTH 10b
PROJECT’S COMMERCIAL AREA 11