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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09151997 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 SEBASTiAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input unless approved by a majority consensus of City Council 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PRESENTATIONS/ALNNOUNCEMENT$ A. Presentation of Proclamation to Sebastian Junior Womans Club - 20th Anniversary 5. WORKSHOP ITEMS 97.202/ A. 96.009 Review Riverfront Advisory Committee Recommendation on Riverfront Advisory Plan (Plan Previously Distributed) 6. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECJSION MADE' BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS blEETING (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 APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105F. S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABIliTIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOi~910DATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT TIlE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING, Hearing Assistance Headphones are Available itt Council Chambers for all Govennnent Meetings. Upcoming Meetin es: Special Meeting - Quasi.dudicial Hearing - Wednesday, Septentber 17, 1997 ~ 7pm Special Meeting (Final Millage/Budget Hearing) - Wednesday, September 24, 1997 ~ 7 pm Regular Meeting - Thursday, September 25, 1997 ~ 7pm entative Workshop on CLUP - Wednesday, October 1, 1997 ~ 7pm egular Meeting - Wednesday, October 8, 1997 ~ 7pm Tentative Workshop on CLUP - Wednesday, October 15~ 1997 ~ 7pm Regular Meeting - Wednesday, October 22, 1997 @ 7pm Quarterly Open Forum - Wednesday, October 29, 1997 ~ 7pm City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET n SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 ~ 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor Barnes called thc Workshop to order at 7:00 p.m, The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. RQ~C~LL ~JtY Council Present: Mayor Walter Barnes Vice Mayor Richard Taracka Mrs. Louise Cartwright Mr. Larry Paul Mrs. Ruth Sullivan StaffPresent: Chief of Police, Randy White (Acting City Manager) City Clerk, Katlu2m O'Halloran Director of Con~munity Developlnent, Bob Massarelli Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio YRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEM ENTS B. Presentation of Proclam,qtion_to Daughters of American Re¥olution for Constitution Week Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to Betty Bock. A. Presentation of Proclamation to Sebastian River Junior Womans Club - 20th Anniversary Mayor Barnes read and presented the proclamation to Teddy Hulse. ~ity Council Workshop :ptember 15, 1997 Page Two 97.202/ 96.009 WORKSHOP .][TEMS A. Review i~iyerfront Advisory Committee Reconunen~tation on RivCrfront Advisory Plan Mayor Barnes made a brief opening statement and asked each City Council member to review any cormnents or concerns they may have about the reconunended plan. He began by discussing concerns about parking, noting current requirements are minimal and objection to shared parking on the Riverfront; a recommendation to prohibit gambling ships along the Riveffront; his objection to expending city funds on parking lots, zero lot lines and the proposed 15' side lot setbacks between residences and commercial use. Discussion took place oil the course of action to follow tonight. Mayor Barnes said he would like to give general guidance to staff, but not go tlu'ough the ordinances in detail at this time. He said that public input could be allowed after Council discussion. The Director of Community Development suggested Council accept the report but identify areas of concern and then direct staff to take the ordinances to Plamfing and Zoning for review and recommendation back to Council. Discussion followed on the proposed parking trust and shared parking. Mrs. Cartwright noted the public parking fund will be paid by a trust and not the general fund. Ken Chapin, 9880 Oak Trail, Micco, member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee, said the parking trust concept was designed for business owners to provide parking for citizens to use the entire Riverfront not just the businesses. Mr. Paul requested that Riverfront Advisory Board members be permitted to respond to Council questions. Don Smith, 208 Poinciana Street, Sebastian, member of the Riverfront Advisory Conunittee, requested that documents being discussed be identified, agreed that more work needs to be done and that he does not want to see ovcrdevelopmcnt of the Riverfront. Carolyn Corum, 881 Dolores Street, Sebastian, member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee, said Council members should discuss only the current report, Mrs. Cartwright suggested starting with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment and work from there and said she liked the mixed use zoning concept. Mrs. Sullivan objected to the mixed use district because it allows anything anywhere and agreed with prohibiting gambling ships. 2 City Council Workshop ieptember 15, 1997 age Three Ken Chapin and Tonuny Thompson, also a member of the committee, said gambling ships are not suggested anywhere in the plan. In response to Mrs. Sullivan, the Director of Community Development said landscaping will tone down the size of 35' buildings and TAPE I - SIDE Ii (7:47 p.m.) noted that reference to 13" trees should be 13' and explained the concept of the tree trust concept. Mr. Taracka said people on US I are concerned about supporting the Riverfront District, to which the Director of Conm~unity Development responded that previous Council established the district, that the CDBG and Riverfront Plan are two different issues, and that there are no recommendations to use tax incremental financing in this report. He said that if the plan is accepted by resolution, those things that Council does not want can be stated. Discussion took place on tile need for public transportation, open space requirements, and the sign ordinance. Mr. Taracka said he had spoken to residents on the Riverfront and been told they do not want mixed use zoning, calling it spot zoning. The Director of Community Development said that current zoning is mixed and that there are currently residences that do not comply because they are in commercial zoning districts at this time. Discussion took place on proposed zoning. Elaine Sandmeyer, Sebastian, fomlerly of St. Augustine, said that mixed use zoning works well and that tile Riverfront is not just for the people who live there but for all people. Carolyn Corum, said there is no strictly residential zoning on the Riverfront now and that mixed use zoning will allow residences and require more landscaping aud fencing than is required now. Steve Wild, 607 Davis Street, Sebastian, member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee, said no one had spoken to him about living on the Riverfront and said he felt that people living in the area make for better security for the businesses. Mrs. Cartwright requested that residents in the Riverfront who were listening tonight should contact Councilmembers. The Director of Community Development said the mixed use issue is critical right now because of pending development and said Plamfing and Zoning will be meeting to recommend adoption and needs Council's guidance if this is not what it wants. Mr. Paul thanked the Riverfront Advisory Cmmnittee for its report and discussed prohibition of advertising on benches stating the City logo should be allowed. 3 City Council Workshop ;eptember 15, 1997 ge Four Mayor Barnes said public restrooms are needed in the district, agreed with Mr. Wild relative to people living over businesses. The Director of Conununity Development said he had advocated mixed use within a building but the public did not want it so it was removed. Mayor Barnes went on to discuss the definition of arcades, whether balconies can be in the setback, TAPE II - SIDE I (8:35 p.m.) who deternfines an "Historic" building, what outbuildings can be used for, and the reason for the waiver provision. Mayor Barnes called recess at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the workshop at 8:54 p.m. All members were present. Mr. Paul inquired about grandfathering of existing buildings and signs. Sal Neglia, 461 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, said business people will benefit from shared parking but questioned whether businesses will exceed customer capacity due to its use. Don Smith commended Council for its workshop, discussed the struggle the Committee had with mixed use zoning, noted the bulk of the Riverfront District is currently commercial, and commended Carolyn Cotton for her commitment to her principles and professionalistn while on the committee. Mrs. Sullivan noted that all arcade is an architectural feature and architectural features can encroach into the setback. Carolyn Cortm~ suggested that language be added to the report to state that exotic vegetation as cited in the Land Development Code must be removed and not merely encourage removal. The Director of Cotmnunity Development said the committee understood that those trees must be removed at time of site plan in accordance with the Land Development Code but he said people should also be encouraged to remove them at other times. Mrs. Corum said she had suggested language to incorporate into the landscape ordinance as authorized by Council and now was requesting authority to take time with staff to do so. The Director of Conununity Development said, assuming direction is to go forward, the next step will be to take the proposed ordinances to Plmming and Zoning and give them a complete package with all changes incorporated. He said he agreed with Mrs. Corum's changes and that he would coordinate with her and make sure they are put in. Ruth Wingate, Irving Street, Sebastian, discussed building heights. The Director of Conm~unity Development said he would prepare a resolution for the next regular meeting incorporating specific policy statements such as no gambling ships, requiring removal of exotic vegetation and that no recommendations in the plan are policy of the City until acted upon by City Com~cil and then take the proposed ordinances to Planning and Zoning for review. 4 City Council Workshop ;eptember 15, 1997 tge Five Mrs. Cartwright requested that it be noted that the recommendation did not suggest gambling ships. In response to Mr. Taracka, the Director of Community Development said he was meeting with CRA on the Cavcorp design on Thursday morning TAPE II - SIDE II (9:35 p.m.) It was the consensus of City Core, cji to have staff move forward as stated. Mr. Paul asked if gambling is state regulated and the Director of Conununity Development said it is although there are land use issues the City would regulate. 6. Being no further business, Mayor Barnes adjourned the workshop at 9:40 p.m. Approved at the ~.~"~'~~?~-~ , 1997, Regular City Com~cil Meeting. Walter W. Barnes Mayor City Clerk