HomeMy WebLinkAbout05021997 City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [3 FAX (561) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
AGENDA ITEMS M~4Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET,
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Cartwright called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ~-, 0 5
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
City Council Present:
Mayor Louise Cartwright
Vice Mayor Walter Barnes
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Raymond Halloran
Mr. Richard Taracka
City Manager, Thomas Frame
Acting City Attorney, Tim Williams
City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran
Director of Community Development
Bob Massarelli
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
5. Being no further business, Mayor Cartwright adjourned the Special Meeting at
Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings as Follows (In accordance with R-96-87):
Mayor/Presiding Officer Opens Hearing and Outlines Rules
City Attorney reads Ordinance or Resolution Of Applicable}
If Requested by Party or Party lntervenor - Clerk/Secretary Administers Oath to Other Parties and/or
Party Intervenors Who Intend to Testify
For Non-Land Use Matters - Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication
Staff lnitial Presentation
Inquiry of Staff by Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer
AppHcant Presentation - Uninterrupted 15Minutes
Inquiry of Applicant by Council (or Staff or Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer)
Proponents' Testimony - 3Minutes or lO Minutes if Representing 5 or More
Inquiry of Proponents by Council/Board
Opponents' Presentation - Affected Opponents 15 Minutes - Other 3 Minutes or 10 Minutes if
Representing 5 or More
Inquiry of Opponents by Council/Board
Opening of Informational Testimony - 3 Minutes or lO Minutes if Representing 5 or More
Inquiry of informational Witnesses by Council/Board
Closing of Public Information Period
Staff Response and Summary - l O Minutes (Affected Parties May be Allowed to Make Clarifications or Ask
Questions of Stafj)
Applicant's Rebuttal Presentation - 10 Minutes (Affected Parties or Staff May be Allowed to Make
Clarifications or Ask Questions of Applican0
City Council/Board lnquiry of Applicants, Opponents or Staff
Close Hearing and Formal Action
Affected Parties are the Applicant, Staff or Affected Landowners Entitled to Notice Under any Statute or City
Code.
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Special City Council Meeting
February 5, 1997
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OUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S/. FINAL ADOPTION
(Procedures on Back of Agenda)
97.059/
96.057
Appeal to Site Plan Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission for Grace's
Landing (Community Development Director Transmittal 1/27/97: City Attorney Memo
1/29/97. Staff Report.. Application w/Attachments. P & Z Minutes: Appeals)
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 c] FAX (407) 589-5570
AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CBAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL AGENDA ITEMS MAYBE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET,
SEBASTIAN,, FLORIDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
OUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING(S). FINAL ADOPTION
(Procedures on Back of Agenda)
97.059/
96.057
to
Appeal to Site Plan Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission for Grace's
Landing (Community Development Director Transmittal 1/27/97, City Attorney Memo
1/29/97, Staff Report, Application w/Attachments, P & Z Minutes, Appeals)
5. ADJOURN
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPE.4L IS TO BE HEARD. ~86.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5530 AT LEAF 48
HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings as Follows (In accordance with R-96-87):
· Mayor/Presiding Officer Opens Hearing and Outlines Rules
° City Attorney reads Ordinance or Resolution (if Applicable}
° If Requested by Party or Party Intervenor- Clerk/Secretary Administers Oath to Other Parties and/or
Party Intervenors l~o Intend to Testify
· For Non-Land Use Matters - Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communication
° Stafflnitial Presentation
° Inquiry of Staff by Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer
· Applicant Presentation - Uninterrupted 15 Minutes
· Inquiry of Applicant by Council (or Staff or Affected Parties through Mayor or Presiding Officer)
Proponents' Testimony - $ Minutes or I0 Minutes if Representing 5 or More
· Inquiry of Proponents by Council/Board
° Opponents' Presentation - Affected Opponents 15 Minutes - Other 3 Minutes or 10 Minutes if
Representing 5 or More
° Inquiry of Opponents by Council/Board
° Opening of informational Testimony - 3 Minutes or 10 Minutes if Representing 5 or More
° Inquiry of Informational F/itnesses by Council/Board
· Closing of Public Information Period
· Staff Response and Summary - 10 Minutes (Affected Parties May be Allowed to Make Clarifications or Ask
Questions of Staff)
· Applicant's Rebuttal Presentation - 10 Minutes (Affected Parties or StaffMay be Allowed to Make
Clarifications or Ask Questions of Applicant)
° City Council/Board Inquiry of Applicants, Opponents or Staff
· Close Hearing and Formal Action
Affected Parties are the Applicant, Staff or Affected Landowners Entitled to Notice Under any Statute or City
Code.
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAiN STREET Fi SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-,5570
SUBJECT: Appeal of Site Plan
Approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission concerning
i Graces Landing
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Approval for Submittal By: )
City Manager ~ ~
Agenda Number:
Dept~ Origin: Community Dev. ,,
Date Submitted: 1/27/97
For agenda Of:
Exhibits:
1. Staff Report
~05/97,
EXPENDITURE
REQUIRED:
AMOUNT
BUDEGETED:
APPROPRIATION
REQUIRED:
SUMMARY STATEMENT
On January 2, 1997, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Grace's
Landing site plan. The adjacent property owners have filed a letter requesting an
appeal of the approval. The request was timely. On January 22, 1997, the City
Council set the hearing date for the appeal for February 5, 1997. The staff report on
the application is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing on the appeal of the
approval of the site plan for Grace's Landing. - .....
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 29, 1997
To: Members of the Sebastian City Council
From: Valerie F. Settles, City Attorney
Re: Grace's Landing Site Plan Approval
On February 5, 1997, you will consider the appeal of the January 2, 1997, decision of the
Planning and Zoning Commission ("P & Z~) approving a site plan for G-race's Landing, a proposed
mul 'tffamily project to provide subsidized rental housing for elderly residents. The appeal was filed
pursuant to Section 20A-10.4 of the City of Sebastian Land Development Code ("Code"), which
states, in relevant part, as follows:
...any aggrieved person having an interest therein, may file an appeal to the city
council to review the action of the planning and zoning commission in allowing or
disallowing such application for site plan approval... The council...shall set a date for
a public hearing with regard to such appeal. The decision of the city council shall be
final...
Since the Code provides for a public hearing on review, and since the testimony to be received
at the public hearing is not limited by the Code, the City Council is not limited to the record presented
to the P & Z and, accordingly, will hear the application for site plan approval de novo. What this
means, is that you will hold a quasi-judicial public heating, according to your procedures, and will
consider the evidence presented by all parties in arriving at your decision. You will not be limited to
deciding whether or not the decision of the P & Z was reasonable.
The P & Z considers applications for site plan approval pursuant to Section 20A-10.1 of the
Code, a copy of which is attached hereto. Unfortunately, the Code does not give much guidance
concerning what considerations should be addressed in this procedure, but does provide that
conditions may be imposed on the approval "which are found necessary...to effectuate the purpose
of this section and carry out the spirit and purpose of the zoning ordinance." Some of the criteria for
evaluating the application will be presented to you by the Community Development Director at the
public hearing. These include the City's Comprehensive Plan and state statutes. In order to withstand
judicial review, your decision must be based on competent evidence presented to you to support your
ruling.
Since any action denying a property owner's right to use his property is subject to close
judicial scrutiny, a decision denying the application must state the reasons for the action and must
make findings of fact sufficient for judicial review of the legal sufficiency of the evidence to support
the findings of fact made, the legal sufficiency of the findings of fact supporting the reasons given and
the legal adequacy of the reasons given for the result of the action taken.
Applying the above to the appeal of the P & Z decision, you should note the following: 1)
The appellants are requesting that the applicant be forced to pay for traffic improvements (which are
uncertain in nature). The City does not have an impact fee ordnance. Even if it ~ a contribution
could only be based upon the applicant's contribution to the burden of the particular service being
considered. 2) In order to deny the applicant based on traffic considerations, there must be evidence
concerning the present state of the roads in question (competent evidence, such as traf~e counts,
levels of service, etc.), standards for those particular roads, and the impact of the proposed project
on those roads. ·
The public hearing will be conducted like other quasi-judicial hearings, with you are
experienced at handling. I/you have any questions concerning the above, please give me a call. I
will be on vacation next week, but will be calling in for messages. Tim Williams will represent the
City at the public hearing
Attachment
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ARTICLE X. SITE PLAN REVIEW
Sec. 20A-10.1. Applicability and ~ing procedure.
A. General sit~ plan review procedure, in all cases r~qu/ring
site plan review, no struchu~ or parking area, or part thereof,
shall be erected or used, or land or water used, or any change of
use consummated, nor shall any building permit be issued therefor,
unless a site plan for such structure or use shall have been
viewed and approved by the planning and zoning commission:
1. Filing. Before such site plan shall be approved, an appli-
cation for such approval shall be ~ed with the city clerk
then directed to the dry engineer or other designated offi-
cials for their reeenunendation. *City engineer' is defined
as that city employee, or outside person or firm contracted
by the city, respenm~le to pefl'orm the duties specified herein
2. Application, f~ and disclosure of ownership. Such appllca-
tion shall be in a form ~vbetantially in accordance with the
form prescribed by the city clerk, copies of which may be
... obtained from the city clerk's office. A written power of
attorney authorizing a person other than the owner(s) to
sign such application must be attached to said application.
AH applications shall include a verified statement showing
each and ~ individual person having a legal and/or
equitable ownership intender in the property upon which
the application for site pla~. appro.v, a! is s~ .ot~ht, except pub-
liely held ci~3~a~, in which c~se the name and address
:.~.~ :The fee schedule for site plan ' review' shall be as deter-
3. Reo/ew by e/ty sta~. The application ch~ ~,"fo~:~a~led to
..: ~::,~the City engineer and such other ~ff as may be pertinent.
~.-,,,~ ,~ City steffeludl proem, to make appropriate studies and/or
~,, :~,~reviews required to make an appropriate evaluation. The
· ~ ~r~ application, with evaluative commenl~ cheil then be for-
:~.~.,~ warded to the .city pl.m~i~ and zoning co~*~i~ion for
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~ew p~ ~all ~ ~ out m ~ ~ p~
~du~ e~blish~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~d piing and
~ng ~~ m ~ ~ p~t ~n~ ~d delay
4. ,-A~mval su~ ~'c~ ~ pl~g ~d ~ning
.:c~ ~m~iou may a~ ~ i~ a~l of ~ ~d plan
sdT anY ~nable ~n~; H~o~ or ~q~men~
.~:~ which'~ found n~,'~ i~'~
-~ ~e p~e 0f ~ ~ ~d ~ out ~e '~i~t and
p~se of ~e ~g o~.
B. Rev~w o[ mi~r si~ ~:
1. A~]i~iligy. For ~e p~s of ~ ~on, ~or si~
pi~ sh~l in~ude ~e follo~
a. ~siden~ p~j~ ~mp~ of a ~ngle b~l~ng,
ha~g ~ (3) or f~ (4) dwe~g ~; or
b. ~j~ ~n~ng 1~ ~an five ~o~nd (5,~0)
pl~ sh~l o~y inSude ~at
~on 20A-10.3, wM~ ~ de~ ~ ~ app~le ~ ~e
p~d ~nor ~ pi~ by
en~neen ~1 ~nor
s~a~ wa~r m~t
10.2.H, but m~t ~ able ~ ~ ~e ~t one ~ of
A~inis~ative ~e.
M~nor sile ~l~n ~m ~edu~. ~1 minor si~ pi~ ap-
pli~ons shall ~ m~ew~ and approv~ by ~e pl~ning
and zo~g ~m~ion. Ap~a~ of~ d~sions shall
conduced p~nt ~ s~on 2~-10.4.
C. Minor ~~ o[
app~v~ site pl~s sh~l ~ude
1. Ad~on of a~n~, ~opi~ or o~ o~en~l s~c-
tu~s; ~desi~ ~d ~nt
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LEGAL B.ASIS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS § 20A-10,1.
spaces, drives and driveways; or modifications in stairs or
elevations of decks, porches, terraces and fencing;
2. Addition of parking spaces not to exceed twenty-five (25)
per~nt, including fractions thereof, of the total number of
existing parking 8paces or five (5) spaces, whichever is the
greater amount;
3, Attached or detached additions to buildings which do not
increase the floor area in excess of five hundred (500) square
feet;
4. Installation of utility system improvements including build-
in~s not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet.
Such change~ to approved site plans shall be reviewed by
the building official and city engineer. If the building ofti-
cial and city engineer have no objection to the request based
on its compliance with this Code, such minor modifications
may be approved by the chairperson of the planning and
zoning commission or a member designated by the chair-
person. If approved as a minor change, the site plan shall
not be required to be returned to the pisn,~ing and zoning
commission for resubmission. The chairperson shall report
each change so approved to the planning and zoning cmn-
mission for the record at the next scheduled meeting.
D. Con~orr, mnce wis zoni~ ~eg,,~,~for~ ~e~/-ire~. Any such
building, structure or use shall be erected, altered, installed and
maintained in full conformity with the provisio~s of' the zoning
ordinance and the appr0v_ed site pi.an._ ..... ...::,.~._ :,: ,..
E. ~e~ml ~u~e~.~. Site plan approval as provided for
herein shall be required for each of the following:. ; :"..~:'- ~:~i
1. Any new construction and buii~i~'~fpa~king
areas, or drainage facilities, except for single-family homes
and duplexes. In addition, single-family homei and 'du-
plexes located on the es~t side of' Indian River Drive must
fils a site plan pursuant to the procedures of this article, as :
required by section 20A-3~11..
2. Any chan~e of use within an existing facility which results
: with an increase of intensification of parking. ' ~,; :..f;.':' :.'
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d~ ~d ~la~o~p ~ ~e ~pa~ ~
~a ~ollo~ ~a~
(1) H~n~ ov~l ~ ~e ~or of~l~n~
~d ~ induing m~, fa~de and
sh~l ~ ~ h~ony ~ ~e si~ ~d ~ne~ ch~-
a~r of ~e ~pa~ ~. ~ ~ ~ a b~g
or s~ ~1 not ~ ~n~de~ in h~ony ~th
~e si~ ~d ~ne~ ~a~ of ~e ~pa~ ~ea
~le~ ~e foHo~ng ~a ~ complied ~:
~e plan for ~e pm~sed b~l~ng or st~ is
in ~o~ ~ffi ~d, in gene~l, ~n~bu~s
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Community Development Department
Site Plan Approval Application - Staff Report
Project Name:
Grace's Landing
Requested Action: Site Plan Approval
Project Location
Address: Louisiana Avenue and Palmetto Avenue
Legal: That part of Government lot 4, Township 31 South, Range 39
East, described as follows:
Starting at the soUthWest comer of Government Lot 4,
proceeding in a Northerly direction 321 feet to a point on the
Westerly boundary of Government lot 4; thence Easterly a
distance of 160 feet to a point 321 feet from the Southerly
boundary of Government lot 4; thence Northerly a distance 321
feet to a point on a line parallel with the Southerly boundary of
Government lot 4, 642 feet from said Southerly boundary of
Government lot 4; thence Easterly on a line 'parallel with the
Southerly boundary of Government lot 4 a distance of 90 feet;
thence Southerly on a line parallel with the Westerly boundary of
Government lot 4 a distance of 175 feet; thence Easterly on a
line parallel with the Southerly boundary of Government lot 4 a
distance of 150 feet; thence Northerly on a line parallel with the
Westerly boundary of Government lot 4 a distance of 175 feet to
a point on a line parallel with the Southerly boundary of
Government lot 4; thence Easterly on a line parallel with the
Southern boundary of Government lot 4 a distance' of 434.67
feet, thence Northerly on a line 156 degree 50 minutes a distance
110.88 feet, this point being the Westerly boundary of LoUisiana
Avenue, in the City of Sebastian, Florida; thence Southeasterly
on a line described as the Westerly boundary of Louisiana
Avenue, said line 80 degrees 17 minutes from the immediately
preceding described boundary, a distance of 512.40 feet on the
Westerly boundary of Louisiana Avenue; thence Westerly on a
line 68 degrees 33 minutes from the previous immediately
described boundary, said line being parallel with the Southern
boundary of Government lot 4, a distance of 873.99 feet to a
point on a line parallel with the Westerly boundary of Government
lot 4; thence South a distance of 210 feet to the Southerly
boundary of Government lot 4; thence Westerly on the Southerly
boundary of Government lot 4 a distance of 250 feet to the Point
of Beginning; ali property being and lying in Indian River County,
Flodda.
Less: Begin 677.8 feet south and 160 feet East of the NW
comer of Government lot 4, run East 90 feet, South 328 feet,
West 90 feet, North 328 feet to point of beginning (except the
North 20 feet for road);
Also begin at the SW comer of Government Lot 4, run East 250
feet; thence North 321 feet to land deeded to $.B. Hall; thence
West 278 feet; thence South 321 feet; thence East 28 feet to
point of beginning;
Said lands being part of Government lots 3 and 4, Section 6,
ToWnship 31 South, Range 39 East; situate in City of Sebastian,
Indian River County, Florida.
c. Indian River County Parcel Number:
Project Owner: Grace's Landing, L.T.D.
P. O. Box 2197
207 Archer Way
Anna Maria, FL 34216
ProJect Agent:
Project Engineer:
Project Attomey:
Mr. Emesto Velasco, P. E.
Velcon Group, Inc.
718 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., #F
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Project Description
Narrative of proposed action: The applicant proposes to construct
a 70 unit Iow income eldedy housing with community building
(application attached). The applicant has provided a project description
(attached).
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at its
January 2, 1997 regular meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission
approved the site plan with conditions. A copy of the minutes of that
meeting are attached.
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IOn January 10, 1997, the city received four letters requesting an appeal
of the approval of the site plan (copies attached). The objection to the
I site plan related to the traffic and road improvements.
On January 22, 1997, the City Council considered the requests for
I appeal of the site plan an set a headng for February 5, 1997.
b. Current Zoning: COR
I c. Adjacent Properties
I Zonin.q Current Land Use Futura Land Use
North: COR residential COR
I IN businesses IN
East:
South: RM8 residential MD
i West: CG vacant CG
d. Site Characteristics '
I (1) Total Acreage: 7.29 acres
(2) Current Land Use(s): vacant
I (3) Soil: Archbold sand
Astatula sand
I (4) Vegetation: The site is thickly wooded. Trees located on the
parcel include Brazilian peppers, Australian pines,
I oaks, cherry laurel, and hickory.
live
(5) Flood Hazard: zone X, areas outside the 500 year flood
I plain
(6) Water Service: Indian River County Utilities
I (7) Sanitary Sewer Service: Indian River County Utilities
I (8) Parks: Main Street Boat Ramp - 1,200 feet east ·
(9) Police/Fire: Police - 400 feet north on Main Street
I - 4,000 northeast on US 1
Fire
feet
I 9. Comprehensive Plan Consistency
a. Futura Land Use: The future land use designation is Commercial
Office/Residential. This land use allows up to 12
i units per acre (Policy 1-2.2.1). The proposed site
plan is consistent with the Future Land Use
Element.
Traffic Circulation:
P..ol. iqv 2-1.1.1: Level of Service Standard~. The City hereby
adopts the fo/lowing LOS standards:
Minimum LOS, Standard
Roadway Facility
Peak Hour*
Arterials
U,S, Highway I C
Ma/Or Collectors.
CR 512 (Fellsme re Highway)
CR 505 (Roseland Road)
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D
Minor Co/lector
No Roads Classified
Local
All roads'not classified as arterials or collectors. D
.The peak hoUrS shall be the 30th highest hour established
by FDO T.
Palmetto and Louisiana Avenues are therefore classified as local streets
with a level of serVice D. There is no traffic count information available
for those streets,
Policy 2-1.1.4: Review of Proposed Developments. The City
shall review all proposed development for consistency with
adopted LOS standards. No development shall be approVed that
is projected to generate a traffic volume which would decrease
the existing LOS below the adopted standard.
Palmetto and Louisiana Avenues are classified as local streets with a
level of service D. There is no traffic count information available for
those streets.
A 1993 Transportation Plan prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc. for the City recommended that the traffic count for local streets at a
level of service D is 2,500 average daily trips. The same report indicted
that the current (1991) average daily volume for Louisiana Avenue was
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1,500 trips and that the project volume in 2010 would be 2,500 trips.
Assuming a straight line projection, the estimated 1997 daily trips volume
is 1,800 trips on Louisiana Avenue.
Using the standards of the Land Development Code (20A-10.2.D.), the
estimated trip generated by this Project is 70 units X 3.3 trips per unit
equal 231 trips. Assuming that all the trips are on Louisiana Avenue, a
conservative assumption, the 1997 daily trip volume will be 2,031. At
this level, the project does not cause a violation of the comprehensive
plan standard.
Polic 2-1.1.5: Assessments in New Develo ments. The city
shall consider adopting a City impact fee ordinance which
assesses new developments an equitable pro rata share of the
costs to provide C/fy roadway improvements required to service
the' traffic needs generated by new development.
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The City has not' adopted a impact fee ordinance.
~cilities Ordinance. The City shaft
amend the Land Development Code to require that physical
imProvements required to provide adequate roadway capacity be
in place prior to 'the isSuan'ce of a certificate of occupancy. In
addition, prior to approval of a site plan the developer/applicant
shaft demonstrate to'th· City's satisfaction that required on- and
off-site roadway and "traffic improvements shall be in place
concurrent with the impacts of development. Also, the developer
shaft demonstrate to the 'City's satisfaction that the proposed
development Shaft not~cause the level of'service on adjacent
public roads to decline below an annual average' peak hour LOS
C forprincipal arterials'~nd LOS D for collectors and local roads.
The City has not amended the Land Development Code to require
physical improvements. Base on observations and estimate traffic
volume, the expected traffic generated by this project will not lower the
level of service below level of service D.
Polic 2-1.2.3: Mandato P,/VV Dedicetion/Fees in Lieu.' The
City shaft implement a program for mandatory dedication or fees
in lieu thereof as a condition of development approval associated
with plats, replats, PUDs, or site plans where such developments
generate a need for new or improved roadways. The purpose
and intent of such program shaft be to assure that: 1) adequate
road RA/V and necessary .roadway improvements are dedicated
and developed concurrent with the impacts of new development;
and 2) the cost of such improvements shall be borne by the
developer generating the need for the facilities.
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The City has not implemented a program of mandatory dedication or
fees in lieu thereof. The applicant has voluntarily agreed to dedicate 15
feet along Louisiana Avenue and 10 feet along Palmetto Avenue for
right-of-way.
Pollc_-2.1.3.4: _ Other Potential _Local and Collector _Roadwa
~. The City of Sebastian shall
amend the Capital Improvement Schedule within (6) months after
the completion and adoption of the Trensporlation improvement
Feasibility and Pdoritization Study to incorporate improvements to
local roadways as recommended in the study. Potential road
improvements which shall be evaluated in the engineered majo/
thoroughfare plan shall include, but are not limited to, those
potential improvements listed in Table II. 1 of this sect/on.
". TABLE II. 1
POTENTIAL LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
~ City of Sebastian
(5) Louisiana Avenue .. .... The cun"ent plan for Louisiana
~A Venue 'will requ~ that Louisiana 'be widened wffh additional
right-of-way acquisition necessitated... The segment of
Louisiana Avenue between Main Street and C.R. 512 serves
as an important link between these two roads..The narrow
pavement and right-of, way should be'improved'in order to
provide adequate ser~ce for future traffic needs.
The City's comprehensive plan recognizes the need to Widen Louisiana
Avenue and to acquire additional right-of-way. The applicant Will donate
15 feet of right-of-way along Louisiana Avenue to assist in meeting this
need.
The Proposed project is consistent with the traffic circulation element of
the comprehensive plan.
Housing:
~ l_.2:__.De l.veo in.. Public,/Private Pa/tner~hirs, Develop
.u(,~ govemmem parmer~/~ips with the private sector in order to
Improve the effidency and expand the capacity of the housing
delivery system. Actions shall include coordinating with/ndian River
County and the Genera/Development UbTities Corporation in order to
Promote the timety extension of water and wastewater seMces to
residential areas as necessaG,. Similarly, the City shall a/so
coordinate the installation of community facili~es supportive to
housing resources.
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The proposed project is an example of the Public/Private Partnerships
contemplated in this policy. The City has supported the extension of water
lines into this area. The pdvate developer is building ~his project.
Policy' 3-1.1.3: Affordable Housing for Low and Moderate Income.
Households. By September 1990 the City shall amend its land
development regulations in order to include principles and crite#a for
locating Iow and moderate income housing. The City shall continue
to promote access to a broad range of housing opportunities with a
full complement of urban services through cooperation and
coordination with the private sector and indian River County. The
City of Seba~'an acknowledges the need for affordable Iow and
moderate income housing and has provided one of the County's
largest concentration of affordable homesites.
Sites for affordable housing for iow and moderate income
households shall be approved if such sites have access to the
following fadlities, servfces and/or acgvfty centers:
Sen/iced by potable water and central wastewater systems;
° Accessible to employment centers, including shopping
centers which accommodate stores offe#ng household goods and
services needed on a frequent and recurring basis;
° Located on a paved street accessible to a major street (i.e.,
included in the City's major thoroughf'are plan);
° Accessible to public parks, recreation ares, and/or open
space systems; and
° Located on sites having adequate sur[ace water
management and solid waste collection and disposal.
The City shall promote the use of federal, state, and local subsidy
programs, including Sec. 208 ~.nding, to meet the need for
affordable housing. The City Department of Community
Development shall meet with the Indian River County Planning
Director and the Director of the Indian River County Housing
Authority and by the end of 1991 draft a program for annual
evaluation of affordable housing needs within the incorporated and
unincorporated areas. The program shall include annual
assessments, including recommended actions for the ensuing year.
The annual assessment of affordable housing needs shall be
presented to the City Planning and Zoning Board and the City
Council for action.
Furthermore, the City shall participate in Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council initiatives directed toward educating local govern-
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ments of new techniques especially programs applicable to the
region and/or the County, for promoting affordable housing. In
draffing updated land development regulations, the City shall ensure
that regulatory techniques and review procedures do not create
barders to affordable housing. The City shall also promote
nondisc#minafion in access to housing within the City by promoting
fair housing laws and practices.
The proposed project is serviced by potable water and central wastewater
systems; accessible to employment centers, including shopping centers
which accommodate stores offedng household goods and services needed.
on a frequent and recurring basis; located on a paved street accessible to a
major street; accessible to public parks, recreation areas, and/or open
space systems; and is located on sites having adequate surface Water
management and solid waste collection and disposal.
Polic~ 3-1.4.3: Housing. for the Elderly. The City land development
regulations shall encourage 'development of housing alternatives
specially designed for the elderly, including but not limited to adult
care living facilities.
The City's Land Development Regulations have not been specifically
amended to encourage the development of housing alternativeS'for the
elderly. However, the proposed project is consistent with the intent of this
policy. ..
The proposed project is consistent with the housing element of the
comprehensive plan.
Public Facilities:
Policy 4-1.1.2: Coml~liance with Level of Service Standa~.~ As a
condition of the issuance of development orders and permits, all
public improvements including new facilities or replacements,
expansions, or other alterations to public faciliSes shall be compatible
with the adopted level of sen/ice s~andards for the facilities.
Issuance of development orders or permits shall be condiSoned
upon demonstrated compliance with applicable federal, state, and
local permit requirements for potable water, wastewater, drainage,
and solid waste facili#es.
The proposed project is consistent with the level of service requirements of
the comprehensive plan and the public fadlitJes element of the
comprehensive plan.
Coastal Management: The proposed project is consistent with the
coastal zone management element.
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Conservation:
Policy 6-1.2.5: Protect Deel~ and Surficial Aqu'.,~. r Recharqe Area,w,
The City has no pdme deep aquifer recharge areas which have been
identified by the St. Johns River Water Management Dist#ct.
However, ~'pulations for protecting surficial aquifer recharge areas
shall be incorporated into the City's land development regulations
which require retention of open space for all development in order te:
Preserve the quality and quantity of water resources within
the surficial aquifer,
Promote improved surface water management;, and
Create 'natural or landscaped urban green space for
enhanced community aesthe#cs and passive pedestrian
activities. ' ~
The project is located in an aquifer recharge area. The provided open
space and stormwater retention meets the requirements of Policy 6-
1.2.5: Protect Deep and Surficial Aquifer Recharge Areas.
The proposed project !s consistent with the conservation element of the
comprehensive plan ..... ·
Recreation and Open Space: ~ The proposed project is consistent
with the recreation and open space element of the comprehensive plan.
Capital Improvements:
OBJECTIVE 9.1.3: FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS TO BEAR COSTS
OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTL~, Upon
adoption of the comprehensive plan future development shall be
required to fund pro rata share of all improvements the need for
which is to be generated by proposed development. During fiscal
years 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 the City shall prepare an
engineering study of traffic network projects and stormwater
management projec~ in order to determine project costs and
methods for assessing future development a proporb'onate cost for
facility improvements necessitated by new development in order to
maintain adopted levels of service (LOS) standards. By the end of
1994 the Cibj' shall institute an organizational framework and fiscal
management procedures for implementing this objective.
A concurrency management implementation system shall be
adopted as part of the land development regulation which shall
mandate that applicants for development or redevelopment shaft be
required to provide a pro rata share of all capilal improvements the
need for which shall be generated by the respective proposed
developments or provide funds in lieu thereof. The concurrency
management system shall ensure that such improvements be in
place concurrent with the impacts of development and meet adopted
minimum level of service standards. The system is further described
in Objective 9-1.5 and Policy 9-1.5.1.
The City has not implemented a concurrency management system as
envisioned by this objective, The proposed project does not exceed
adopted levels of service.
Pol~c~. 9-1.3.1: New Techniques for Funding Traffic and Stormwater
Draina.cle irnr~rovements Generated by n. ew Development... As part of
the proposed drainage and road improvement master plans, du#ng
FY 1992 through FY 1994 the City shall investigate effective
rr~asures for funding projected fufure infrastructure needs for
drainage and road improvements.
The City's planning effort shall investigate municipal taxing dist#cts
and other approaches Which are to be 'used in assessing new
development a pro-rata share of co~ts necessary to fund drainage
improvement needs. By the end of 1990 the Cily shall adopt an
ordinancer which assesses new developments, a pro rata share for
the .necessary public facilities needed to maintain adopted level of'
sen/ice standards.
The proposed project does not exceed adopted levels of service.
OBJECTIVE 9-1.5: CoNcURRENCY MANAGEMENT. Pursuant to
Ch. 163, F..S., and §9J-5.0055 F.A.C., the City shall ensure that
facilities and services needed to support development are available
concurrent with the impacts, of such development. By September
1990 no development order or permit shall be issued which would
result in a reduction of adop~ecl levels of sen/ice. The City's adopted
level of service standards are cited in Policy 9-1.6.1. The capital
improvement schedule establis~ the City's Plan of improvements,
costs of public improvements and methods of funding required to
meet existing deficiencies and maintain the level of service standards
in the future.
In order to ensure that future development maintains adopted level
of service standards, the City shall issue no development order or
permit for development unless the applicant provides narrative and
graphic information demonstrating to the sa#sfaction of the City that
adopted level of servfce standards for public facilities, including
roads, water and wastewater services, drainage, solid waste, and
recrea#on will be maintained and that improvement needs shall be in
place concurrent with the impacts of development.
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The City's adopted level of service standards are cited in Policy
9-1.6.1. These standards shall be used as the standard/eve/of
. service for concurrency management and shall be coordinated with
entities having jurisdic~onal responsibility for such facilities.
The data inventory and analysis section of the traffic circulation,
public facilities and recreation elements provides an assessment of
existing and projected deficiencies in levels of service and establish-
es programmed capital expenditures required for public sector
participation in meeting existing deficiencies. Regu/atery measures
including concurrency management have been adopted as a means
for achieving pdvate sector participation in ensuring maintenance of
adequate levels of service dudng the short (1995) and long term
(2010) planning pedod.
Bj~' September 1990 the City shall amend its land development
regulations to include a program for implementing concurrency
management. The regulations shall mandate that as part of the
concurrency requirements:
The necessary facilities and services shall be in place at the
time a development permit is issued; or
A development permit is issued subject to the condition that
the necessary facilities and services shall be in place when
the impacts of the development occur,, or
The necessary facilities and services are guaranteed in an
enforceable development agreement. An enforceable
development agreement may include, but is not limited to
development agreements pursuant to Section 163.3220
Florida Statutes or an agreement or development order
issued pursuant to Chapter 380 FIo#da Statutes.
The final point in determining concurrency must be p#or to the
issuance of a development order or permit which contains a specific
plan for development, including the densities and intensities of use.
The City has not implemented a concurrency management system as
envisioned by this objective. The proposed project does not exceed
adopted levels of service.
Po/icy 9-1.5.1: Resolvinq Concurrency Issues. /n order to
implement §9J-5.0055 and Objective 9-1.5, the above measure, the
City shall require that all developments requiring a development
order as part of the review process (as defined in §163.3164 F.S.,
including comprehensive p/an amendments, rezoning amendments,
subdivision approvals, site plan approvals, or building permit
approvals) shall, at the §me the subject application is fi/ed, submit
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namative and graphic information which demonstrates that all urban
services needed by the proposed development can and will be
provided concurrent with the new development.
In order to establish an orderly review process, the City shall refine
the Land Development Code by stipulating specific narrative and/or
graphic data and information required at the time an application for
comprehensive plan amendment or zoning code amendment,
subd~'sion or replat approval, site plan approval, or building permit
approval is filed with the City. As a minimum, the information shall
include the following:
The specffic land use(s) and the proposed density and/or
intensity of the use(s);
Estimated trips for the peak hour generated by the proposed
land use(s) together, with anEdpated on- and off-site
improvements necessitated to accommodate the traffic
impacts generated by the development including, additional
~ roadway improvements, :additional paved laneage,
traffic signalization, proposed methods for controlling access
and egress, and other similar improvements;
Planned improvements in potable water and/or waStewater
sysfems required to establish and/or maintain ~dopted water
and wastewateriel!s' Of service. S~tam improvements' and
proposed fun~'ng resources required for ~'m~ierne~#ng' any
improvements required to establish and/or maintain adopted
potable water 'and wastewater system level of sen/ice
standards. - -
Conceptual plan for accommodating stomwvater run.off and
demonstrated evidence that the proposed drainage
improvements.shall accommodate stormwater run-off without
adversely impacb'ng natural systems or the City's adopted
level of sen/ice for storm drainage;
In cases where residential development is proposed,
information shall be submitted describing plans for
accommodating recreational demands generated by the
development, including demonstrated evidence that the
Cily~s adopted level of service for recreation shall not be
adversely impacted;
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Projected demand generated by the development on the
solid waste disposal system and assurances that the City's
adopted level of service for solid waste disposal shall not be
adversely impacted;
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Other information which the City determines is necessary to
assure that the concurrency requirement shall be satisfied
without adversely impacting existing levels of service or the
Cib~s ability to adequately serv/ce anticipated developments
which are consistent with adopted plans and policies of the
City.
All such information submitted pursuant to this subsection shall
incorporate proposed funding sources, including any identification of
improvements which the applicant anticipates shall be funded by the
City or other public or pdvate entity otherthan the applicant.
The City has not implemented a concurrency management system as
envisioned by this policy.
OBJECTIVE 9-1.6: COORDINATION OF LAND USE. DECISIONS,
PUBLIC FACILITIES LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS,-AND
FISCAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.. Upon adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan the City shall ensure that land use decisions
and fiscal decisions are coordinated with the adopted schedule of
capital improvements to maintain adopted level of service standards
and meet existing and future needs. ·
In addition, by September 1990 the City shall adopt amended land
development regulations which include performance c~e#a which
shall ensure that land use decisions and decisions impacting public
facil~es and fiscal'resources shall rnainfain adopted level of service
standards and be directed toWard meeting exi~'ng and future facility
needs identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
The City has not implemented a concurrency management system as
envisioned by this objective.
Policy 9-1.6.1: Level of Service Standards. The City shall
use the fo/lowing LOS standards in reviewing the impacts of new
development and redevelopment upon public facilities:
Sanitary Sewer and Potable Water.
Residential: 1 O0 gallons per capita per day
Commeroial/1ndust#ai: 2,500 gallons per acre per day (equivalent to
25 persons per acre)
Solid Waste: (Year 1987- 2010)
7.52 pounds per capita per day: 1990. 1993
5.27 pounds per capita per day: 1994-2010
Drainage: (Year 1987.2010)
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Off-Site: 25-year, 24 hour design storm
On-Site: lO-year, 24 hour design storm
Reft §20A- l O.2(H)6a), City of
Development Code.
Sebas§an Land
Post-development conditions shall not increase the amount
or rate of run-off beyond pre-development conditions.
Collector Roadways (major and minor):
Minimum LOS Standard
Roadwa~ Facility Peak Hour*
Arterials
U.S. Highway
Maior'Co'llectors
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CR 5~ 2 (Fellsmere Highway)
CR 505 (Roseland Road)
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Minor Collector
No Roads Classified
Local
All roads not classified as arterials or collectors.
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The peak hours shall be the 30th highest hour established by FDO To
Limited Access FadliSes:
No limited, access fadl?des
Seba~'an;
Recreation Standards for Fadlities:
exist or are proposed for
See Table IX.1.6.1(1) which is adopted as the level of
servfce standard for recreation fadlities.
Recreation Standards for Sites:
See Table IX-1.6.1(2) which is adopted as
service standard for parks and recreation areas.
The proposed project does not exceed adopted levels of service.
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the /eve/ of
Policy 9-1.6.2: Adec/uate Facilities Ordinan. ce~. The City shall issue
no development order or development permit for new development
for which development order~ were previously issued un/ess the
concurrency management requirements cited in Objective 9-1.5 and
Po/icy 9-.5.1 has been satisfied pursuant to requirements of §9J-
5.0055 (2) F.A.C.
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The adequate fadlities ordinance shall mandate that future
applications for development shall include a written evaluation of the
impact of the anticipated development on the levels of services for
the water and wastewater systems, solid waste system, drainage,
recreation, and the traffic circulation system. Prior to issuing a
development order or permit the City shall ensure that provisions of
concurrency management established in Objective 9-1.5 and Policy
9-1.5.1 have been met. The developeYs application shall
demonstrate that the proposed development shall include all
requisite improvements and that the improvements shall be in place
concurrent with the impacts of development as defined in and
pursuant to Objective 9-1.5 and consistent with §9J-5.0055, F.A.C.
The final point for determining concurrency must be p/for to the
issuance of a development order or permit which contains a specific
plan for development, including the densities and intensities of use,
The proposed project does not exceed adopted levels of service.
The proposed project is consistent with the capital improvements element of
the comprehensive plan.
Contents of Site Plan:
a. lot configuration: provided
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finished ground floor elevation: provided
contours and designating number of dwelling units:
square footage of site: provided
building coverage: provided
square footage of paved areas and open area: provided
setbacks: provided
scaled drawings of the sides, front and
structure: provided
provided
rear of the building or
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generalized floor plan indicating uses and square footage of each
proposed use within each building or structure: provided
building exterior construction materials and color: provided
building height: provided
location and character of all outside facilities for waste disposal,
storage areas, or display: provided
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location and dimensions of all curb cuts and driveways: provided
number of spaces with their location and dimensions: provided
details of off-street parking and loading areas (including
requirements of Sec 20A-8.1): provided
all off-street vehicular surfaces available for maneuvering:
provided"
surface materials: asphalt
number of employees: not provided
type of vehicles owned by the establishment: not provided
if them is a combined off-street parking "facility, required
agreements: N/A
location of ali pedestrian walks, malls, yards and open spaces:
provided
location, size, character, and height or orientation of all signs:
provided
location and character of landscaped areas and recreation areas:
provided
location, design and character of all public, semi-public, or private
utilities: provided
location, height and general character of perimeter or ornamental
walls, fences, landscaping: none shown
surface water drainage facilities plan certified by an engineer or
architect registered in the State of Florida: provided
location of existing easements and right-of-way: provided
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land survey with complete legal description prepared and certified
by a registered surveyor: provided
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Verified statement showing each and every individual person having
a legal and/or equitable ownership interest in the subject property:
Site location and character of use:
Appearance site and structures:
a. harmonious overall design:
provided
location and screening of mechanical equipment, utility hardware
and waste storage areas: provided
commercial and industrial activities conducted in enclosed
buildings: N/A
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d. exterior lighting: provided
Access, internal circulation, off-street parking and other traffic impacts:
a. intemal circulation system design and access/egreSs
considerations: provided
separation of vehicular and pedestrian areas:
provided
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Traffic impacts: N/A
Open space and landscape (including the requirements of Sec. 20A-13.1
and Sec. 20A-14.1): not provided
a. name, address and phone number of the owner and designer: not provided
b. north arrow, scale and .date, minimum scale of one inch equals fifty
(50) feet: provided
property lines, easements, and right-of-way with internal 'and
property line dimensions: provided
location of existing or proposed utility service: provided
location and size of any existing or proposed structures: N/A
location and size of any existing or proposed site features, such as
earthen mounds, swales, walls and water areas: none shown
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location and size of any existing or proposed vehicular use area: provided
location and size of any existing or proposed sidewalks, curbs, and
wheel stops: provided
location of sprinkler heads, hose bibs, or quick cupplers and other
information on irrigation: provided
calculations of required type, dimensions and square footage of
landscape materials and of required landscape areas, including:
total site area, parking area, other vehicular use area, percentage of
non-vehicular open space, perimeter and interior landscape strips,
and required number of trees: provided
location of required landscape areas and dimensions: provided
location, name, height and size of all existing plant material to be
retained: provided
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location, size, height and description of all landscape material
including name,, quantity, quality, spacing, and specified size and
specification of all plant materials: .... ; provided
height, width, type, material and location of all barriers of nonliving
material: none
location, dimensions and area of landscaping for freestanding
signs: provided.
show all landscaping, buildings, or other improvements on adjacent
property within five (5) feet of the common property line: not
provided
Required screening of abutting residential 'and nonresidential uses:
provided
Flood prone land and wetland preservation: N/A
Surface water management:
provided
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Available potable water: Indian River County Utilities
Wastewater service: Indian River County Utilities
Soil erosion, sedimentation control and estuary protection: not provided
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Additional considerations: none
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City Engineer's review: none
Other Matters: One of the major issues the staff has with this project is
the impact of the project on Palmetto Avenue and Louisiana Avenue. Palmetto
Avenue pavement is substandard - approximately a lane and a half. The right-
of-way appears to be only 20 feet wide. Louisiana Avenue's right-of-way might
be .30 feet wide. Within the right-of-way are telecommunication utilities and a
water line will be located there. The applicant has agreed to donate 15 feet of
right~of-way along Louisiana Avenue and 10 feet along Palmetto Avenue to
assist in addressing the need for additional right-of-way in the area.
Analysis: Dudng a site visit of the property, several specimen trees were
located. Due to the thick growth of Brazilian Peppers on the site, it has been
very difficult to locate all the trees that are govemed by the land development
code. A partial tree survey has been provided and the applicant has relocated
buildings, parking and sidewalks in order to save most of the specimen trees on
the property. Land cleadng can not start until the site plan is approved and the
final tree survey, can not be complete until at least some cleadng has been
accomplished. It is recommended that the staff be authorized to allow
deviations in the site plan to move structures in order to save as many trees as
possible. No additional impervious surface would be allowed and the general
layout would be maintained.
The applicant must receive all permits prior to getting the grant for this project.
Based on the number of calls this office has received concerning the project,
there appears to be a significant need in the community for this type of housing.
The existing problem with right-of-way and pavement width along Palmetto and
Louisiana Avenues is a major concem. The code has not been amended to
include a concurrency management system. Such a system will require all
development orders to be reviewed to determine if the infrastructure to support
the proposed development is in place.
The important fact is the proposed project is consistent with the level of service
standards in the comprehensive plan. Even if the concurrency management
system was in place the project would be approved as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Correcting existing deficiencies, the case with Palmetto and Louisiana Avenues,
can not be placed on the developer. Only the impacts caused by the developer
can be address through the development approval process. The measure to
determine if the project is adversely affecting a service is the level of service
standards. In this case, the proposed project is consistent with the level of
service standards that have been adopted.
Conclusion: The project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Code of
Ordinances and the Land Development Code
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the site
plan for Grace's Landing subject to the following conditions:
The staff is authorized to approve adjustments to the location of
structures, parking and walkways to save and protect specimen
trees.
The donation of right-of way (15 feet along Louisiana Avenue
and 10 feet along Palmetto Avenue) be complete prior to the
issuance of any building permit.
PREPARED BY
DATE
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SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
12~ MAIN STREET
SEBASTIAN, FLO~IOA
TELEPHONE:
TIltS SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION MUST 8E COP~PLETEO AND
~EIURNED WITH ALL ENCLOSURES REFERRED TO HEREIN, TO THE
PI..AHNINC AND ZONING SECF~ETARY LOCATED IN 'rl4E ENGINEERING
0EPAF~TMEMT. PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL, THE APPLICANT SHOULD REVIEW
TIiOROUGIILY ALL ATTACHFIENTS REOUIRED NfTI-I TFIIS AFPLICATI'ON
ALONG WITH THE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE PLAN ~EVtEN
PROCESS ( IN ACCORDANCE W[TII OF~DZNANCE 0 -8~- I L[, LAND
DEVELOPMEN-r CODE, ARTICLE X '"SITE PLAN REVIEW").
APPLICATION NO:
OWNER ~-~':,e ~m~_ ~ -'r:..,n
'ADDRESS P.O. BOX 2197, 207 ARCHER ~AY
DATE 11721/9~
ANNA MARIA. FL. 34216
PHONE 941-778-79~5
PROJECT ARC~IITECT ~ILLIAM HARRIS
AD[~REo~o 219 BURNET AVE. , SYRACUSE, NV 15203
ENGINEER OF RECORD
PHONE 315-478-8246
VELCON GROUP, INC. - ERNESTO VELASCO, P.E.
ADORESS 718 SW PORT ST. LUCIE BLVD., #F PltONE 561-879-0477
ZONING CLASSIFICATION.__CO~,LAN0 USE 0ESIGNATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT q~'~' z"rTzc'N~ FvN!B!]' "k"
STREET ADORESS OF PROJECT ~m ¢~o~,N[~, o[ TA~TFJ~F~-~N n~ pifu~"n-n .~ LOUISIANA
PROPOSED USE ~7o U~IT~ OF EL~LV f-fOE~IAIG ~ITt~ OO~[TV ~IiTI1~TN~
DEVELOPMEH'F SITE SIZE... 317.~35 SFACRES 1.~9
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF NEW IMPERVIOUS SURFACE 157.895 SF
TIlE FOL[.OW[NG ATTACHMENTS SHAI_I. ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION:'
] . A COPY OF'- TIlE OWNER'S RECORDED DEED.
.?_. IF APPLICANT OTIIE~ THAN OWNER .... NOTARIZED AFFZOAVZ-F
TO AUTItORIZE APPLICANT TO SIGN WILL BE REQUIRED.
~. VERIFIED STATEMENT SFtOWII',I¢~ EAClt AND EVERY P~RSON
[tAVING EQUITABLE O%.,/NERSItTP INIEF~EST.
~. (:URREN~ SURVEY 0~ PROPERTY, SIGNEO, SEALEE~. AND 'DATED
8Y LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR.
~. WnIYTEN VERIFICATION OF ~ELININA~Y REVIEW BY
INOIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEAL Ftl UNI~.
Recelve~: 11/20/96; 2:3~pu;
11/20/1956 15:38
581 871 6659 -> ALEXANDRIA ENT,;
§6i-871-6659
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TWELVE (12) COPi~,~ OF ALL PLANS, TIIREE (5} OF WHICll
MUST BE SEALED gY A ~EG~TERED ENGINEER OR AnCNITECT,
COP~ES O~ ALL PLANS, TWO (2) oF WIiICI4 MUST ~E SEALED
7. LETTER OF INTENT (PRO.JECT DESCRIPTION). '
Ti;E ~OLLOWING iTEMS, AT A MINIMUM, wIgL BE CONSIDERED IN
REVIEWING ~ITE PLAN AmPLZCATIONS (SEC, 20A-lO.Z.
CONSIDERATIONS IN ~EVIEW~NG SITE PI, ARS. LAND OEVELOPMENT
A. SrTE LOCATION AND CHARACTER OF USE.
B. APPEARANCE OF SITE AND STRUCTURE.
C. ACCESS, INTERNAL CIRCULATION, O~'-STREET
PARKING AND OTHER TRAFFIC IMPACTS.
0. TRAFFIC .IMPACTS,
E. OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCApiNG.
F, ~EQUIRED SCREENING OF ASI.ITTING RESIDENTIAL AND
NON-RESIDENTiAL USES.
G, FLOOD ~RONE LA~D AND ~ETLAND PRESERVATION.
H, SURFACE'~ATER
I. AVAILABLE POTABLE WATEr,
,J. WASTEWATER SERVICE.
K. SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION'CONTROL AND ESTUARY
P~OTECTION.
L, ~DDITIONAL INFORMATION [AS DEEfdED N~CESsARY ~y THE
COMMISSION).'
SITE PLAN ~EvIEw APPLICATION FEES
LES~ ri-laN 5,000 SQUAR~ ~EET OF IMPERVIOUS
BUILDING HAVING NO MORE THAN a UNITS .............. $125.00
LESS THAN FIVE (5} AC~ES .......................... $~50.00
F~vE (5) ACRES, guT, LEsS THAN TEN (]O) ACRES .....
TEN (lO) ACRES TO FIFTY (50) ACRES ................
OVER ~I~rY (50) ACRES .............................
ALL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO S£}IEDULE A PRE-APPLICATION
CONFERENCE WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING C0t'I~IS$ION
iN-HOUSE STAFF PRIOR TO THE SUBMITTAL OF PLANS, PRE-
APPL[CAT[0N CONFERENCE FEE: $I00,00 ANO RECUIRED APPLICATION
F?~I p5~ C[~f EESOLUTION R-85-~2,
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Incitco R alty, Inc.
~ c~aHon ~ u~ ~ ~wa of Stat~ of Florida
W~.,R HAHTY Od~l~
JE[I-RL~ K R~T()N.
INDIAN R~v~i( COUNTY
IN THE RECORDS 0-'
JEFFR~-¥ K.
CLERK C~RCUIT CO,..%'T
INDIAN RIVER CO., FLA.
October A.D. I0 96b~
· and hav~ ~t~ p~ipalplazt ofb~n.s
at P.O. Box 24~.O. Vero Beach= U..32961 .............
herBnafle~ ~allsd ~ ~n~, ~ Grace's ~nding, Ltd.
~s~ post o~ a~re. ~ P.O. ~x 2i97, ~ria, Flori~
34216-2197
her~inaj~r called thz
o~ mille co~E~, recdpt ~eof ~ ~ ~le~e~ ~ ~se pres~ta does ~ant, ~r~ain, se[~
aha. r~ise, re~az~, c~ a~ co~ un~ ~ ~tee ~1 ~t c~i~ ~ ~t~ in Indian River
C~nt~, 8~t~ of Florida , ~:
SFv. EXHIBIT "A"
Subject to all valid restrictions, reservations, easenmnts and zoning of record.
Grantor further warrm~ts tb~t the above described prolmrty is not hnmestead~nd
grantors residenc, is othmr than tDmt being conveyed.
a~mi~.
~ ~ ~a~t~ ~$~ cov~m~ ~ said ~nt. ~t
it ~s 9~d ~ht ~ ~w~ auth~ty to aell and conv~ said ~; ~t
~ and ~ll ~f~ ~e sa~ against t~ ~w~l c~ims of all p~so~ w~~; and ~t sa~ ~nd ~ ~ ~all
boundary o[ GoveczlmenC Loc 4; chellc~ Northerly a d~wCnnce
' ' ~he ~encerly bOUmln,:y-of
t;ovnrnmep~ .... .-[ ,. ~ a~-canCe OJ 414.61 teac; u~.,..~-. ...... z' uL'..., I~ejnR cite ~esc-
h ~ ·
· t , a dLacance o~ 512.~U ~e~ u, '"'-~'-*-,.~e [rom the prevLoGs -L~e~ate~y
described bousldncy, said LLne Imin& pacnZLeL v~ct~ the Sou~hirlY boundary 9
t;overn~enc LoC 4, a d~aCance o~ 873.99 [eec to a point un n ~ne-'pa~n~.leJ
the ~esCe:~y boundary oE Govec~enc LoC a; thepce Souch n df~tnpce
cu ch~ 5ouci~e~ bound~cY oE Oovec~enc ~c h; clience Ve~Cer~y on ~h~ 5ouzherLY
boupdary O~ ~overnmenC LoC ~ a d~sCa~tce oE 250 ~eeC tn ~h~ ~0~1~ o[ Beg~tlllLIIg;
a~Z pcope:Cy be~P5 and ~y~ng ~ IndLa~ KLvcc'Cbm~cY,'. FLorLdn. : -: '-'
LESS: BogLe 677.8 ~aic Sough' and L6O feec F~aC of ci~e N~ corner oE (:ove~nmetIc
~C 6, run ~SC 90 :eeC, South 328 :eec, ~est 9U :eeC, HutCh 328
o[ be&~nntnK (except the NotCh 2U [eec ~o: toad); ' ''
A~no begin at the SN co~uec o~ gavern~n: ~t 4, :un Eanc 250 [eeC; thence
:eec; che~ca F~ac 28 ~ec Co ~oLnc o~ be&Lm~Lp~;
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Proposed Project:
Site Location:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FOR
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
Grace's Landing - 70 units of affordable elderly housing
SW Corner of Louisiana and Palmetto Avenues
Sebastian, Florida
Owner:
Grace's Landing, Ltd.
Bethany A. Carpenter, principal
Project Description:
The proposed project will provide 70 units of affordable rental housing for the elderly population
of Sebastian. The project will consist of i1 buildings which will house 56 one bedroom units
consisting of 794 square feet and 14 two bedroom units .consisting of 1,012 square feet. They will
be one story garden style apartments of concrete block construction. In addition to thc '11
buildings, there will be a 1,815 square foot community building which will contain the office,
laundry facilities, a kitchen and community room for on-site activities t'or the residents. This
site is located in the COR zone (abutting an RM-8 zone) on a 7.29 acre tract of land at the SW corner
i of Louisiana. and Palmetto Avenues. This location is within walking distance to city hall, the post
office, shopping, the park, the senior center and other services. The Indian River Council on'.
Aging has agreed to provide an additional Community Coach bus-stop at the project and have been
very supportive of the need for this type of housing.'
i A sanitary sewer force main is available at Main Street and Louisiana Avenue. We have received
permission from the County to hook in at that location. Thc County has' agreed to bring water to
i the site through a special assessment project. Grace's Landing, Ltd.'s portion of the assessment
will be approximately $22,000.
Rent Structure:
I The "affordable housing" rents are set by HUD and are based on percentages of the area median
income. Qualified tenants would meet certain income guidelines also set forth by HUD. This
i project will have eighty-five percent (85%) of the units for people whose income is
at
sixty
percent (60%) of the area median income and fifteen percent (15%) of the units for people whose
income is at thirty-five percent (35%) of the area median income. The 1996 HUD rents are as
follows:
48 One Bedroom Units @ $455 (60% median income)
8 One Bedroom Units @ $265 (35% median income)
12 Two Bedroom Units @ $546 (60% median income)
2 Two Bedroom Units @ $318 (35% median income)
The above rents are subject to a possible change for 1997 and ~ utility allowances of $90 for
the one bedroom units and $110 for the two bedroom units.
STRUCTURE
OF
BORROWER ENTITY,
GRACE'S LANDING, LTD.
General Partner:
Sebastian Housing Development Corporation
P.O. Box 2197
Anna Maria, FL 34216-2197
(941)778-7925
Officers:
Bethany A. Carpen!er; President, Secretary, Treasurer
P.O. Box 2197
Anna Maria, FL 34216-2197
(941)778-7925
Directors:
Bethany A. Carpenter
P.O. Box 2197
Anna Maria, FL 34216-2197
(941)778-7925
Sole Shareholder:
Gordon L. Hurtubise
3 Singles Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 828-5136
Ownership:
1%
Original Limited Partner:
Bethany A. Carpenter
P.O. Box 2197
Anna Maria, FL 34216-2197
(941)778-7925
99%
As President of Sebastian Housing Development Corporation, the General Partner of
Grate's Landing, Ltd. and as the Original Limited Partner of Grace's Landing, Ltd., I
hereby certify that the ownership structure of Grate's Landing, Ltd., a Florida
Limited Partnership formed.--c~Mareh 27, 1996 is as shown herein on this 21st
day of November, 1996. ~,~
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WAIVEH AND CONSENT
Board/Co~l~ion o~ the' City o~ Seb~stia~
"Board"/"Co~ssion") to physically enter upon the property and
view the Prope~y in co~ection with my/our pending
(the "Proceeding" ).
I/We hereby waive any objection or defense I/we may have, due to
the quasi-judicial nature of the proceeding, resulting from any
Board/Commission member entering or viewing the property, including
any claim or assertion that my/our procedural or substantive due
process rights under the Florida Constitution ot the United States
Constitution werm violated by such entering or viewing. .
This' Waiver and Consent is being signed 'by me/us voluntarily and
not as a result of any coercion applied, or promises made, by any
employee, agent, contractor or official of the City of Sebastian.
Dated Chis c~//5;' day of /'~'~W~ , 199 ~
SWORN to and subscribed
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My Commission
before me this ~ =~'
, -- day of
?L.~aNNING :AND ZONI~'G COMMISSION
,MINUTES OF ~G~ ~G OF 3~Y 2. 1997
A voic~ vo~ ~ ~m. 6 - 0 morion ~
SITE PL~ ~EW - G~'S L~G - HOUSING FOR ~ ELDE~Y -
SEBAS~N HOUS~G DE~LOP~NT CO~/BENNY C-~ENTER
Nk. N[~h ~ve ~ p~fion ~d n~ ~o ~jor iasu~ ~t w~ not ~scus~ at ~e
1. T~o~on
I~ aot~ thax Palmetto bas .approximamly a thirty (30) foo~ right-of-way along
property with a thirteen (13) ~o fifmmn (15) foot wide pave:ne:x, which ia basically
aubszanda~ I~ou~,~ Ave. also has a thirty (30) foot right-of-way, and ~ mom:
ea:~plimt~ with milky cables in this right-of-way. The Coumv is also ia the proc~s
of ruxming a ~ li~ dowa Louisiana Ave.
2. Tr~m
Mr. Massamtli also po/hind °ut' th ar upon first glan¢~ az '~ prope~, you p~y
s~ B~ P~p~ ~ ~ pMe ~. But ~er Ioo~=g d~, som~
m~i~ ~ O~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m v~ ~. ~ s= ~ so ~ck -
The appl/cant is required tn have ali aec~sary permks in place by. em.dy Febnmry, which is her
deadline.
He nora~d t/mt ~ery. time thm-~ is a nmvspaper article about this project, the City receives numerous
phone calls. Them is appa_nmrly a gr~ ae~d for rkis type housing in the Cky of Sebasr/an.
Ma'. Massamfli ~piored many. policies, ordinancms and co&m and could fred no bas/s to r~paire the
surrotmdh~ ~ rn be u.pgr~a~.~4 prior tn construction on rhie project. He also mentioned codes
and ord/nanc~s ts,r he will be working on in the rmar fumm ~,r would have a b~rring on projects
tik~ttds, but az pres~ag' thcy am not /n pla~.
On the issue of Palmetto and LoulsL~ Avenue, he mezmoned that after worki~ wi~ the
applicant, she volumarily ~ to shift buildings and to provide additional setbacks on Louisiana
Ave .and Palming.
Ar rkis point, Mr. Massarefli plac~ a s/m plan with thc rer~fly acquired tree survey on a table in
the ¢:.'=er of the room and everyone present had an oppommiry to look ar ir.
Ln re~onse to a question from Mr. Pl/sk~ Nh-. Massaretli noted that any shifting of buildings on
the site plan would be minor modi.fim~om and wouldn't change the s .mmre fen or facilities or
appearance of the buildings. If any change~ ,_rise that require the Commission's atrenr/on, ir would
be brought back before them.
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PLA~NNiNG AND ZONING COMiMISSION
MINI. FI'ES OF KEGIK.AK MEErhN'G OF IAaNUARY 2, 1997
Mr. Massamtli pointed out whom the large oak trees and hickory tre~s were located on ~he
propet?, and showed how the buikiings could be shi_~ed a few fee~: to' preserve some o£ these ~rees.
He noted thai any. palm u-~ could be moved for landscaoing. When all changes are determined.
the plan will be brought back to iht'arm the Comm/ssion m~rnbers.
There was some discussion at ~ poin~ on emergency, lights, heat and ~n-noke dete~ors, hand/cap
parking, lighted enwances, and making the parking lot ~wanc~ on Louisiana Avenue the main
~nu-anc~ by signage. Mr. Massarclh responded rJ~at the Fire Deparument and Building Official will
play a part in these requirements. The Commission can require lights and signs. Mr. Munsart
mgges~ rh.t since ~/s an elder/y th~J/ty, good l/gimng would be important.
At rigs point, Chain. Fisher opened ~ discussion period to the public.
Phil/p Hyde of 1049 Pahnetm Avenue stared that he reed rn purchase a property on north
Louisiana Avetme sev~-al .vcars ago, and was told by ,.Mr. Cooper rbat he would have to pay to
widen the stre~ He sugg~-uxt dar som~ stature m/ght have be~n m/ssed in ~ reSPect Mr.
M~samtli responded timt he could find no~g in tile code to requ/m offsim improvements.
He ~ ~ tkis Planning and Zoning Cormnission rccontu~nd to City Council as soon as
possible, tf~ the cod~ be mended to requ/m projec-,s rn address off-sim in~rovements. He also
mentioned n',,r tt~ Twin Pairs Project~, of Rt. 512 may have a bearing on Lo~aisiaua"and palrnc~ao
Avenues
Bruno Cr/stofori o£ 1044 Palmetto Ave~me comph/~ed rh~r Palmetto 'Avenue is' so narrow. £t will
never handle the inctt~_sed u'a~c th~ will b~ generamd by. this Grmm's Lantiing ProjeCt-also
suggesr~ that wh~ ttxis elderly hous/m$ proj~.--t is paid off,. it might becorr~ regular apartmenm
wi~ many more cars. Mr. Massaretli nouxl that because of the grani mon~ involved, it could not
revert to ~ other use for fifty (50) ,vets. _
Carol Phelps of 1053 Palrnetm .Avenue, and owaer of Phelps Garage at 1102 Louisiana Avenue
asked how many. f~t would be tak~ east of Louisiana :avenue for reali~ Loulsiaua Avenue?
She noted timt l~r building on Louisiana Avenue sirs so close to dm mad fl~at fi/t~m (15) feet
would enmr her su~cmre. She also nor~ that to approv~ such a projc'~-t as this without a plan to
improve the ~ roads di&t't se~m reasonable.
,.Mr. Massaretli responded r.~ them is no plan at present for upgrading either of these rosds, and
he is asmmmg that when a plan is devised, the ne~is would be split bem,~-n all property, owners
along these t~o roads. He readily atimits that these are legidmaze complaints, but the issue facing
this Commission tomghr is - daes this applicant m~t. the reauimments of the Land Development
Code, and it's the sta~s recommendation that it does. He no'ed that an Ordinance is prepared for
concurrency, management, it was prepared six years ago, but it was never adopted. He also noted
~at k_his Ordinanc~ will be adopted within a year and will prevent situations like this from
happemn
Mr. Cnstofori commented ~ Louisiana Avenue was surveyed a few years ago, and it was
d~cided that straightening it would be a maior problem.
PLAaNNING AND ZONING COMM/SSION
MiNI. FfES OF KEGULA/~ MEETING OF 3ANUARY 2, 1997
Mr. Munsar~ suggesmd d~ax wixh the mad simax/on on Paimexto and Louisiana, tfiis projea
violams public safety, and gcn~--ul heo. lth and weffare of thile commum~.. Unless the mad situation
is clearly cormc:ed along wi~ rile buiIding of this projec~ he felt the projez~ should not be
penniaed.
Mr. Massaretl/poin~e,d ou£ r~ax ~ opin/on/s va/id. He aho not~ thax W r. kis is the d~sire of the
Commission,. you mus~ c/m spec/tic sc~-hons of d~e cod~ t/mx k is in conflic~ wir~, so that ix- k is
c~allengcd, the courr, s will know w~ you are basing the denial on.
~'anet Crism~ori of 1044. Pakn~xo Ave~u~ spok~ abou~ probit-ns with th~ stre~ tragic. She no,ed
that two cars cannot pass ~ othm' on Palme~xo Aveatm. Because them am fear residents on this
sxr~ and every. ~ knows _e~ch other, thu-y tak~ turns pull{~ off. Su-augers us/rig this mad umd to
play %hickm" and don't pull off Sim also no~[ t/mx because there ar~ more large parde, h ~n this
su'e~ there do~a't se~n to be .snyr~xing to prevenx anorh~n' developer bufld~ ~ similar proje, c~ on
anottmr parc~ before an ordinanca can be adopmd to cover t/tis issue. $1m also sug~ thax an
addkionai 210 trips per day, as depicaxi for this proj~., de=rands an knproveme~ in thc roads.
M.r. Cr/sto£ori off-e~d rn g/ye up fifreea (15) f~ of his T~'~,~ on. Palme~xo' for s~reet/mprovernenu
Chron. Fis~r suggeT~ t~ax dm residers o~ tiffs area ~ ~ problem m City Council as they
would handle dxis problem. . . - ·
Mr. Massare~ again nor~l thax s~ff fully re~gniz~ tl~ concerns o~ the public and of ~s
Corran/ss/on and is fully aware thax w~ n~d m ~-~e the cod~ to a~low us to d~fl w/tfi off-sim
intpazr, s. part of our conn'a~ wir, h Solin & Associams is to ame~ ~ Land Devc!opmcnx Code.
commim~mx rn DCA ~ we will have the c~ncu~acy, management in place, wkkin the year: bv
Dece~nber 31, 1997.
(A break was token ax 8:40 P.M. Tim m~ing re~xtm~ ax l/:54 P.M.)
and gave ~ pms~xmxion ax ~ds t/n~. Ms. Carpe~xer ~lained her projc'c~ and how it came
about S~ norad that inmrcst in th/s proj~ tins bern over~-5 baying received over s~tmt-y-
five Ietrx~s of~ sinc~ August of 1996.
Ms. Carpenmr ~ptam~/th~ rent structure of~ anficipamd project:
15% of the one bedroom units ~ be ax 5175.00 per unk plus u~ry allowanc~
15% of the two headroom un/rs ~ be ax 5211.00 per unit
85% of Sm one bedroom units will be n,.ni-g ax $363.00 per unit
85% of the weo bedroom unira will be running ax $,~39.00 per unit
The one bedroom umts axe 79a, sq. f~., cwo bedroom units ax 1.012 sq. ft., a community, building of
l~ 15 sq. fl:. Within ~he community, building ther~ is a kitch~ which wiil provide a community area
?LANNING ,~ND ZONING COMMISSION
MB'ROTES OF REGULAR ~----'-rlNG OF faxaWUARY ~ 1997
to have ~arhcrm~, parries, etc. We are a. Mo providing m eonju, nc:ion wiv. h the Indian River
County Recreation Department ~ercise ~Aasses for the residents, at the commumrv bmlding, r~vice
= week = the owners ~xpense. These ~ercise classes may be open m the publi~, but the projec*.
owner will on/y pay for residents. The Indian River County Council on Aging has agreed to
provide a transporr~on ~op ar the proje~ She norad t~ she ~.~. ec:s many of the res/dents will
be using this wansporr~on. In her ~xp. erience with or. her hTze projects, she nor~ rJm~ mos~ of the
residents will be widows, many do not drive,. ~mt many depend on public transportation.
Mr. Vetasco noted thar all permits and ap. plicanons are submir,~d and the perm~ from same John'S
River Water Manageme~ should be in b,nd wiflain ~ (.30) days. Approval for wamr and sewer
l/nos from Indian River Counqy Ut/iifies should be rec~/v~ soon. He also ucr~ed tha~ Ms.
Carpenmr is now the official owner of nsc sim, based on response from the CiW m her [nih,al
applica~on in the Spring. -'
Chum. Fischer norad that pr/mary ingress and egress will be from Louisiana Avenue, and
secondary, would be Palmetto Avenue.
Ms. Carpenter, ar tk/s poinr~_ ---',e~l~i-ed how the pmjec: ~~ ~ ~ by ~e G~. She is
~ m ~ of ~60,000 p~ ~t for ~ m~ ~~ ~i~ for ~o~
Mve ~ p~ ~ ov~ bu~ ~d ~ mo~ ~e ~ ~ N o~ ~e h~f-~y prope~. She
~o no~ ~ ~ ~ pa~ ~ ~p~ ~ for ~o~ of $300,000.
Discussion took place on the ingress and egress points on Palme~o Av~ue. Mr. Massare~
suggesr~ tha~ an enwancc sign be plae~ at the ~m-anc~ nn Loulsi~-- Avenue rn urge the use of
Chrrm. Fischer suglges~ rhaz Mr. Crismfori and his ne4ghbors on Palmetto and Lou/sl--- Avenue
ge~ a notarized petition and wrim le~rs m City Council, Cky M~-~ger and the press to ge~ some
improvement plans going for ~ese streets.
A~ tim poi.m, Mr. Massaretli smr~ tha~ stuff recommends approval of the sim plan and tha~ ir be
condk/onal on the following:
i. The staff is authorized to approve afljustmen~ to the kxmz/on of srmcam~, park/ng and
walk'ways to save and pmre~ specimen ma~s.
2. The sraffis anflaorized m ~prove the landsca,pe plan based on the l~rion of the'trees
and the ~ survey. ,hat was included in the pack~e. When r2zis plan is fi~nl{~l, ir w/il be
brought back before ~ Commission before final ~pmvat.
3. Require the apptic, zmz to put Lightktg az the enmmc~ on ?alrne'-.ro and Louisiana.
~. Require the appliean[ m put a ag~ at due northeast comer of the property, designating
the entrance on Louisiana as the main entrance.
PLA~N-NING AND ZONING CON[MISSION
MINUTES OF RJSGUL.~, ~A-T]NG OF 3ANUAKY 2, 1997
The applicant provides us w/th a ten (10) f~.: of right-of-way a/ong Palmetto and
fiSx'en (15) ~'~ of r/ght-oi-way along Lou/siana.
MOTION by Pliska/Dr/ver
I make a motion that we acc-pt the Grace Landing project subrni~ed by Grace Land/rig,
Inc. of Ftorida as of SP-I, noted project ~6141, Ai.A. dated 10/I6/96 of the projecr~. A2A,
dated 10/16/96, same project, 6141, A3, the same, A4, $, 6, 7, 8, 9, that they, all be
approved, with the ru,~mm~dation that r~ staff is authorized to approve the adjustments
of the locution of the strucaxt~, po.tiring and wa/kways, that saves some projec~ spec/men
trees, and also with the st/pnl~/on that the landscaping plan will come back, and also the
lii~ at each entrance would be en~eti, and the signs,' and the t~n (10) foot r/ght-of-way
on P .ahne~, md ~ ~ (15) foot fight-of-way on Lou/siana. · '
Rnll call was talam, 6 - 0 motion carried.
MOTION by Dr/-ver/Plid~
I make a motion ~,t we recommend to Ciw Council that we get something done about the
· Louisiana Ave:me and Palmem~ Avenue while we have w~IHnE homeowller~ and property.
owners in that area to upgrade Lou/s/ana and Palmetto Avenues for Gmce's LondOnS and
A voice yom was t~ke~. 6-0 motion carried..
At a suggest/on by Mr. Pliska to have some adjustments such as this u'ee s/marion worked out
before the plans are dm_eu~ up, M.r. Massaretli aor~l that one of the' Ordinances. before the
Commission ~onig~ r~lu/ms a pre-application conference on sim plans. It will be mandatory.
There was some discussion on nofifi~on to the public on cetm/n projects such as this one. Mr.
~V,~ssaretli ~ that hc look into this and check with the City. Attorn~. ..
Mr. Munsatt ~ speed/ng up the LDC amendments. He also ~ that, a/~ spealdng
w/th Mr. John ~11, h~/s under tim impression that tile Cit7 Council has the lega/fight m enact
erner~enc7 amendments or e~-~e part of a code until the e~ire code can be changed. He relamd
this ~o the problem with pipes ~u swa~es and under driveways.
Mr. Massamlli referr~ rn Ordinanc, 097.2.E de,eu~s the ~ se~on on
ot:~y b~e ~ ~ m come up ~ a ~mpl~ fi~t~r-~y
~ty come up ~ ~ o~c~.
RECOM]M[ENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - PROPOSED ORDINANCES
PROCEDLqZAL CHANGES TO THE LAu~ DEVELOPMENT CODE
Sanuar~_ 8, 1997
City Council
Cir7 of Sebastian
Sebastian, Florida
32958
In re: Grace's Landing
Dear Council Members:
Please accel~t this letter as an aEt?eal to the accet?.tance of the site glan for Grate's Landing, the
Iow-cost housing project, to be situated at the comer of Louisiana Avenue and Palmetto Avenue,
Sebastiar~ Indian River County~ Florida We obiect to the al~l~roval of the site l!lan without a
determination as to the traffic and road improvements. We believe it is imperative to set for'ch
any improvements, alterations, or chang.es to be made to the streets bordering C-race's Landing
including costs of alterations, and responsibility for these costs. We feel it should be the
resl.~onsibilit7 of Grace's Landing to pay any costs for alterations to existinKstreets and
surrounding property.
Yours truly,
.lanuar~_ 8, 1997
City Council
Cit,L of Sebastian
Sebastian, Florida 32958
In re: Grace's Landing
Dear Council Members:
Please accept this letter as an appeal to the acceptance of the site plan for Grate's Landing, the
low-cost housing project, to be situated at the comer of Louisiana Avenue and Palmetto Avenue,
Sebastian, Indian River Countx, Florida. We object to the approval of the site plan without a
determination as to the traffic and road improvements. We believe it is imperative to set forth
an~ improvements, alterations, or changes to be made to the meets borderin&Grace's Landing,
including costs of alterations, and respons~ility for these costs. We feet it should be the
responsibilit,L of C-race's Landingto [~av_ any co~ts for alterations to existing.streets and
surrounding property.
Yours truly,
Address:
January_ 8~ 1997
City Council
Ci~ of Sebastian
Sebastian, Flor/da .32958
In re: Ch'ace's Landing
Dear Council Members:
Please accept this letter as an al~p_eal to the accep._tance of the site ~lan for Ch'ace's Landing the
Iow-cost housing project, to be situated at the comer of Louisiana Avenue and Palmetto Avenue,
Sebastiar~ Indian River Count~.Florida. We ob]_ect to the al/l/royal of the site l~lan without a
determination as to the traffic and road improvements. We believe it is imperative to set forth
an~ ~ml~rovements~ alterafions~ or ehan~es to be made to the streets bordering_Crrace's Landing,
including costs of alterations, and responsibility for these costs. We feel it should be the
res~onsibili~ of Grace's Landing_to p._av_.anZcosts for alterations to existin~streets and
surrounding property.
Yourstmly,
January 8, 1997
City Council
Ci~ of Sebastian
Sebastian, Florida 32958
In re: Grace's Landing
Dear Council Members:
Please acc~t this letter as an aggeaI to the accel/.tance of the site glan for Grace's Landing, the
Iow-cost housing project, to be situated at the comer of Louisiana Avenue and Palmetto Avenue,
Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida. We object to the agl~roval of the site l~lan without a
determination as to the traffic and road improvements. We believe it is imperative to set forth
any improvements, alterations, or ehanKes to be made to the streets bordering_Grate's Landing,
including costs of alterations, and responsibility for these costs. We feel it should be the
responsibility of Graee's Landing_to pay any costs for alterations to existing, streets and
mrrounding property.
Yours truly,