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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES
MARCH 17. 2022
Call to Order -- Chairman Alvarez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.rr
Pledae of Allegiance was recited by all.
Roll Call
Present:
Mr. Lucier
Mr. Simmons
Ms. Kautenburg
Mr. Carter
Not Present:
Ms. Battles -- Excused
Mr. Christino (a) -- Excused
Also Present:
Ms. Jordan (a)
Ms. Kinchen
Mr. Alvarez
Ms. Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director
Mr. Kelley Klepper, Kimley-Horn
Ms. Domi Bosworth, Community Development Manager
Mr. Manny Anon, Jr., City Attorney
Mr. Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant
Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer
Dr. Mara Schiff, Indian River County School Board liaison, was not present.
IV. Announcements and/orAaenda Modifications
Mr. Alvarez announced that at the last City Council meeting, the Council appointed two
new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacant spots. He
introduced Mr. Stephen Lucier, who is present, and announced that Ms. Sara Battles is
the other new member. She is excused from this evening's meeting as well as Mr.
Christino, and Ms. Jordan will be voting in Ms. Battle's place. There were no agenda
modifications.
V. Aooroval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 3, 2022
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Mr. Alvarez asked if all the Commissioners have had a chance to review the Minutes of
the March 3, 2022 meeting. All indicated they had. There being no comments or
corrections, Mr. Alvarez called for a motion. A motion approving the Minutes as
presented was made by Mr. Carter, seconded by Mr. Simmons, and approved
unanimously via voice vote.
Mr. Alvarez closed the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and opened the Local
Planning Agency Hearing
VI. New Business
A. Public Hearing — Recommendation to City Council — Ordinance 0-22-06
— Land Development Code Amendment -- Article V by Adding Transfer
of Density and Density Incentive Program Regulations; Amending Article XI
by Adding the Coastal High Hazard Area; and to Provide for Severability,
Conflicts, Codification, Scrivener's Errors, and an Effective Date
Mr. Anon read the item into the record. Mr. Alvarez called on staff to make their
presentation.
Ms. Frazier reviewed the purpose of this amendment. She stated that it is a new subject
and a new regulation, and she emphasized that staff does not want this Commission to
feel they have to come to a conclusion this evening. The Commission has the opportunity
to table this item for another meeting, date certain, in order to discuss it further. Ms.
Frazier introduced Mr. Kelley Klepper with Kimley-Horn and Associates and stated that
he is going to help further explain the item. She pointed out the Land Use Elements that
are spelled out in the staff Memorandum which is attached to this evening's Agenda (SEE
ATTACHED). She reviewed and explained what is contained in the Memorandum
beginning with the Transfer of Development Rights. Ms. Jordan asked for an in-depth
explanation of the transfer of development rights, and Ms. Frazier explained in great detail
what is meant by transfer of development rights. She explained the intent of transfer of
development rights. Mr. Klepper also spoke on the density proposals. Ms. Frazier
explained Table 54-2-5.16.1. Development Incentives under Sec. 54-2-5.17 were then
addressed and explained by Ms. Frazier and Mr. Klepper. After lengthy discussion with
questions and comments related to this agenda item, Ms. Frazier emphasized that staff
wants to be sure that the Commissioners are in agreement with the public benefits that
staff has outlined, i.e. the transportation element, stormwater, parks and open space, etc.
These incentives are over and above what the City is required to do in accordance with
the City's Code today. Ms. Frazier stated that, if the Commissioners choose to table this
item for now, she stated that there will not be a meeting on April 7'^ and May 19'^, as the
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City Attorney will not be available. Thus, if this item is tabled until a time certain, the next
meeting would be April 21.1.
A motion to make a recommendation to City Council approving the amendment to
Ordinance 0-22-06, Land Development Code Amendment with the recommended
changes as discussed, was made by Mr. Carter. There being no second, the motion died.
A motion tabling the public hearing on Ordinance 0-22-06, Land Development Code
Amendment until the meeting on April 21" was made by Mr. Simmons and seconded by
Ms. Kautenburg.
Roll Call
Ms. Kinchen — Yes Mr. Simmons — Yes
Ms. Kautenburg — Yes Mr. Alvarez — Yes
Mr. Lucier — Yes Ms. Jordan (a) — Yes
Mr. Carter — No
Vote was 6-1 in favor. Motion carries.
Mr. Alvarez closed the Local Planning Agency hearing and reopened the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
VII. Unfinished Business — None
VIII. Public Input — None
IX. New Business
X. Commissioners Matters
Ms. Kautenburg stated she appreciates all of the hard work by staff and Mr. Klepper that
went into this item. She also suggested that, if there is any information from other
communities, that would help in clarifying some of the steps in this process. She is also
disappointed that there is no public input.
XI. City Attornev Matters -- None
XII. Staff Matters
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Ms. Frazier thanked the Commissioners for the time and work they spend on these
matters.
XIII. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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