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AGENDA
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLOR[DA
ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS
BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLOR[DA.
Individuals shall address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately prior to
deliberation of the item by the City Council if they have signed the sign-up sheet provided prior
to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R-93-19)
Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council
Workshops (R-93-19).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only
upon unanimous consent of the Council members present
(Resolution No. R-93-19).
5. PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
94.262
Proclamation - November 11, 1994 - 76th
Anniversary of Armistice of World War I - Betty
Bock - St. Sebastian Chapter NSDAR - Accepting
94.263/
93.354
94.264
94.265
94.266
94.267
94.268/
93.268
94.269
94.270
94.271
6. WORKSHOP ITEMS
Proposed Amendment Re: Storage of vehicles on
Residential Lots (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/29/94, DCD Memo
dated 4/27/94, Torpy Letter dated 6/8/94, P & Z
Memo dated 9/6/94)
Planning & Zoning Commission - Term Limits for
Chair and Vice-Chairman (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/27/94, P & Z Memo
dated 9/19/94, 20A-11.3.C.3.a
Proposed Amendment to CG (Commercial General)
Zoning - Change Antique and Second Hand Retail
Stores to Permitted Use (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/27/94, P & Z Memo
dated 9/19/94, Section 20A-2.5.C.13 and 20A-
6.1.C.18)
Proposed AARP Agreement (City Manager Transmittal
10/27/94, Agreement)
Proposed Amendment to Code of Ordinances Section
26-32 Re: Surveys (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 10/21/94, Proposed
Language)
Establish Policies for Parks and Street Closings
- Requested by Vice Mayor Corum (No Backup)
7. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum (City Manager Memo dated
10/10/94, Vice Mayor Corum Memo dated 10/7/94)
Well Head Protection Ordinance/Water well
Zone of Influence Land Use Restrictions
(Vice Mayor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94
w/ Exhibits)
Riverfront District Design Standards (Vice
Mayor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94)
Amend LDC Re: Commercial Land Clearing (Vice
Mayor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94, Refer
to LDC - Division III, Pgs 885-955)
B. Mrs. Norma Dame
C. Mr. Robert Freeland
D. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
E. Mayor Arthur Firtion
8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
9. CITY MANAGER MATTERS
10. ADJOURN
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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. (286.0105 F.S.)
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ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD
CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS
IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS SIGNUP SHEET
NOVEMBER 2, 1994 REGULAR MEETING
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EXCEPT for public hearings which have their own signup sheets.
Speakers will address City Council immediately prior to the
deliberation of the item by the City Council (R-93-19)
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City of Sebastian
1225 MAIN STREET g SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ~ FAX (407) 589-5570
MINUTES
SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
ALL PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND INFORMATION ON ITEMS
BELOW MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
CITY HALL, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA.
Individuals shall address the City Council with respect to agenda items immediately prior to
deliberation of the item by the City Council ~f they have signed the sign-up sheet provided prior
to the meeting - limit often minutes per speaker (R~93-19)
Introduction of New Business from the Public shall not be allowed at City Council
V~rkshops (R-93-19).
Mayor Firtion called the workshop to order at 7:00
p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council
Present:
Mayor Arthur Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Mrs. Norma Damp
Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Staff Present:
City Manager, Joel L. Koford
City Clerk, Kathryn M. O'Halloran
City Attorney, Timothy Williams
Director of Community Development,
Bruce Cooper
Utilities Director, Richard Votapka
Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio
City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Two
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND~OR DELETIONS)
Items not on the written agenda may be added only
upon unanimous consent of the Council members present
(Resolution No. R-93-19).
Vice Mayor Corum requested that item F - 94.268
"Establish Policies for Parks and Street Closings" be
moved to the January workshop. There was no
objection.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
94.262
Proclamation_- November 11~ 1994 - 76th
Anniversary o__f Armistice of World War I - Betti
Bock - St. Sebastian Chapter NSDAR - Accepting
Mayor Firtion read and presented the proclamation to
Betty Bock, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Bock spoke briefly on World War I.
Mr. Oberbeck announced the Historical Society
dedication ceremony and walk-about for the Hardee Oak
on Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
6. WORKSHOP ITEMS
94.263/
93.354
Proposed Amendment Re: Storage of Vehicles on
Residential Lots (Director o__f Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/29/94, DCD Memo
dated 4/27/94, ~ Letter dated 6/8/94~ P & Z
Memo dated 9/6/94)
Walter Barnes, 402 Azine Terrace, Sebastian,
suggested adding a requirement that vehicles be
registered and insured in Florida.
Mr. Oberbeck suggested limiting vehicles on
unimproved property abutting a residence to two
vehicles. Attorney Williams said this could be done
and further suggested "inoperable" unregistered
vehicles rather than merely unregistered vehicles be
considered.
The City Manager discussed Coral Springs' ordinance
and urged coming up with language that is enforceable.
Mrs. Damp suggested a copy of Coral Spring's
ordinance be obtained.
Mr. Freeland suggested that four vehicles in the
driveway, two in the garage and two recreation
vehicles was sufficient.
City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Three
Mr. Oberbeck was excused from 7:45 p.m. to 7:46 p.m.
The City Manager suggested that language be drafted
to enforce a parking ban in right-of-way.
TAPE I - SIDE II (7:48 p.m.)
The consensus of City Council was to limit to four
visible vehicles, with recreational vehicles to be
included in the definition of vehicles, with a
maximum of two additional vehicles on any unimproved
lot abutting a residence, and addition of language to
enforce the parking ban in city right-of-way.
94.264
Planning ! Zoning Commission - Term Limits for
Chair and Vice-Chairman (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/27/94, P & Z Memo
dated 9/19/94. 20A-11.3.C.3.a)
It was the consensus of City Council to concur with
the Planning and Zoning's recommendation to allow
Chair and Vice-Chair to serve two full one year terms
in office.
Mayor Firtion called recess at 8:10 p.m. and
reconvened the workshop at 8:15 p.m. Ail members
were present.
94.265
Proposed Amendment to CG (Commercial General)
Zoning - Change Antique and Second Hand Retail
Stores to Permitted Use (Director o__f Community
Development Transmittal dated 9/27~94, P & Z Memo
dated 9/19/94, Section 20A-2.5.C.13 and 20A-
6.1.C.18)
The Director of Community Development briefly
reiterated Planning and Zoning's recommendation to
change antique and secondhand retail stores from
conditional uses to permitted uses in the CG zoning
district.
Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of
City Council to concur with Planning and Zoning's
recommendation.
City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Four
94.266 D.
Proposed AARP Agreement ~City Manager Transmittal
10/27/94, Agreement)
The City Manager noted that AARP provides programs
for people over 50 and said, if city Council is
interested in them providing services to the
community, it may want to enter into a contractual
arrangement to provide use of the Community Center at
no charge.
Discussion took place on other organizations coming
in for similar consideration and whether the Council
on Aging has been approached for use of its facility.
The City Attorney said entering into this agreement
would have to be predicated on findings of fact that
the service would be for the public good.
It was the consensus of city Council for AARP to
discuss the matter with the Council on Aging and, if
they are not able to accommodate the group, then come
back to City Council with a schedule of activities
and schedule.
94.267
Proposed Amendment to Code of ordinances Section
26-32 Re: Surveys (Director of Community
Development Transmittal dated 10/21/94, Proposed
Language)
It was the consensus of City Council to concur with
the recommendation of P~~-a~-~m~ staff to
amend the Code of Ordinances relative to surveys.
94.268/
93.268
Establish Policies for Parks ~nd Street Closings
~ Requested by Vice Mayor Corum (No Backup)
This item was previously moved to the January workshop.
7. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Vice-Mayor Carolyn Corum (City Manager Memo dated
10/10/94, Vice Mayor Corum Memo dated 10/7/94)
94.269
Well Head Protection Ordinance/Water Well
Zone of Influence Land Use Restrictions
(Vice M~or Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94
w/ Exhibitsl
Keith Miller, 961 Riviera Avenue, Sebastian,
discussed the lack of backflow prevention at the flow
well at Riverview Park.
City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Five
Vice Mayor Corum reiterated her recommendation for
the city to adopt a wellhead protection ordinance in
compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
to direct the City Manager to order a schematic of
well field zone of influence.
TAPE II - SIDE I (8:45 p.m.)
The Utilities Director said if the water system is
sold to Indian River County, it is a moot point,
however, if the City retains ownership it is
important to look into. He said there are schematics
in Exhibit D in the Hartman and Associates report
relative to the consumptive use permit for the water
treatment plant that could serve her purposes.
The city Manager said it would be at least 30 days
until the County's decision is known.
It was the consensus of City Council to delay this
item until such time as it is known if the County
will purchase the system.
94.270
Riverfront District Design Standards (Vice
Mayor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94)
Vice Mayor Corum said she had invited Peter Jones to
address city Council on architectural and design
standards for the Riverfront.
Peter Jones handed out publications relative to
planning and design guidelines. He gave a brief
presentation on the establishment of design
guidelines and volunteered to assist the City.
City Council discussion followed relative to
"envelope" zoning for the Riverfront District.
Vice Mayor Corum suggested setting up an
architectural review advisory committee now to begin
to set up guidelines and make recommendations to City
Council.
Mr. Oberbeck suggested waiting until a planner is on
board.
Mrs. Damp concurred with Vice Mayor Corum.
TAPE II - SIDE II (9:30 p.m.)
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City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Six
94.271
Mayor Firtion suggested coming back in January to
consider a committee at a workshop, however, he told
Vice Mayor Corum she could certainly begin to seek
committee members.
Mr. Freeland suggested staff input be obtained and
discussed at a January meeting.
It was the consensus of City Council to conduct a
special meeting for this matter in January.
Amend LDC Re: Commercial Land Clearing (Vice
M__~yor Corum Transmittal dated 10/27/94~ Refer
to LDC - Division III, Pqs 885-955)
Mr. Oberbeck was excused from 9:37 p.m. to 9:39 p.m.
Vice Mayor Corum suggested establishment of a
regulation in the commercial district relative to
land clearing.
City Council discussion took place and a consensus
was reached to direct staff to look into Indian River
County's policy.
B. Mrs. Norma Damp
Mrs. Damp requested that the building at the Easy
Lake park be removed and the City Manager said he
signed a purchase order for its removal; inquired
whether when a garage permit is being sought are
there specific questions that can be asked prior to
permitting, to which the Director of Community
Development responded that there are only specific
guidelines for "detached" accessory structures and
that new guidelines are being considered to prevent a
similar situation from happening again; and
requested, relative to denying the American Cancer
Society move along-a-thon, alternatives be looked at.
C. Mr. Robert Freeland
Mr. Freeland discussed the denial of the American
Cancer Society and alternatives; and reiterated his
request for City Attorney billing.
City Council Workshop
November 2, 1994
Page Seven
D. Mr. Frank Oberbeck
Mr. Oberbeck introduced Richard Thomas, a resident of
Sebastian for 56 years, read a prepared letter
relative to proposed state Amendment 3 to ban gill
netting.
E. Mayor Arthur Firtion
Mayor Firtion reported on the recent teen dance at
the Community Center; and announced the United Way
Golf tournament.
8. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS
None.
9. ~IT¥ MANAGER MATTERS
TAPE III - SIDE I (10:15 p.m.)
The City Manager recommended that if the City is to
continue funding the 4th of July celebration, the
City should be the committee, and suggested that the
chairman be a member of City Council, or that the
City cease funding the 4th of July.
10. Mayor Firtion adjourned the workshop at 10:22 p.m.
City Clerk
, 1994, City Council
Arthur L. Firtion, Mayor
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