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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07172003 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 2003 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Faille Mr. Mahoney Ms. Monier Chmn. Smith Mr. AIIocco EXCUSED: UNEXCUSED: ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Barrett Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. Svatik Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Susan Lorusso, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn Smith announced that Mr. Barrett and Mr. Blessing are excused. Mr. Carroll has tendered his resignation. Item B under new business will be moved to the end of new business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 7/2/03 MOTION by Faille/AIIocco "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 7/2/03" A voice vote was taken. 5-0 minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Model Home - Burgoon Berger Construction - 1126 Barber Street Chmn Sm[th opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. and swore in staff and applicant. Mr. David Carlson of Burgoon Berger was present to answer any questions. Mr. Mahoney asked about the spotlight and Mr. Carlson said it would be on from dusk to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 11:30 p.m. Mr. AIIocco confirmed with staff the size of the sign. Chmn Smith closed the hearing at 7:04 p.m. MOTION by Monier/AIIocco "I make a motion we approve the conditional use permit for a model home for Burgoon Berger Construction at 1126 Barber Street." A voice vote was taken. 5-0 motion carried. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Request for Land use Amendment and Rezoning - Serenity Lake Estates Subdivision - 62.14 Acres - RS-10 to RM-8 - Sebastian Highland Unit 17 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. and announced that comments be kept to under three minutes and instead of repeating views already expressed if people would give their name, address and that they agree or disagree. Present was the applicant, Kevin Hawkins, 2881 21~t Place, Vero Beach, Florida and Todd Smith, engineer of record, 121 Hinchman Avenue, Sebastian, Florida. Mr. Smith detailed the proposal with three parcels of land. The first piece consists of 20 acres currently zoned RS-10 with a land use of five units per acre. The parcel is platted for 70 single family homes and has the potential for 100. The proposal is for a rezone to RM-8 with a density of 6.48 units to the acre. The second piece consists of 40 acres current zone is RS-10 with a land use of five units per acre. This parcel is platted for 134 single- family lots and the proposal here is for RM-8 zoning with a density of 6.4 units to the acre. The difference between what is allowed and what is being proposed is approximately twenty percent increase in density. The third parcel is smaller and currently zoned public service. The proposed zone for this piece is single family. He added that the traffic to be generated from multi-family would be less than single-family development. Structure design will not be done until there is a determination on the land use for this property. The developer is interested in quadplex structures in a villa type design. Mr. Hass offered a background of the property, formerly owned by Cornerstone, and showed the existing land use and zoning category for the proposed site and surrounding properties. The area has single and multi-family components as well as commercial. The requested use is for the increase in density from five units per acre to eight units per acre. At this time the developer is requesting an increase in the zoning and land use category to permit potential condos or townhouses or other multi-family use allowed in that zoning district. All of the streets shown on the map are currently considered paper roads but could be platted and developed as they appear on this map. Mr. Mahoney was concerned about increasing the RM-8 zone in this area. Mr. AIIocco inquired about the difference in the amount of housing units. Mr. Smith said that on the 70 single-family lots they are proposing 132 units, and on the other piece there is 134 existing single-family lots and they are proposing 254 units. Mr. AIIocco also asked about utility capacity for this proposal. Mr. Smith said the conceptual design was in accordance with Indian River County Utilities as there are some public water and sewer available that could be built upon. Mr. Allocco expressed his opposition to the zone 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 change due to the increase in the density and detriment to the neighbors. Chmn Smith agreed that there is no need for the increase in density. Ms. Monier was concerned about the density and maximum height allowed in the RM-8 zone. Mr. Smith said there aren't many townhomes built at the 3 story level. Also, not all the lots are being doubled, there is land put aside for lakes and the redesign will free up some of the linear footage of the streets. Chmn Smith suggested the applicant downsize his proposal. Mr. Hass added that the options would be what is being proposed or what is currently there. Public Comments: Otto Bloomingburg, 103 Maltz Ave., said he was present on behalf of Patricia Cummings, 105 Maltz Ave., who objects to the proposal, and he is concerned about traffic. Mr. Smith quoted the traffic standards used for traffic studies and the trip rate for single family homes generate 10 trips a day, the multi-family home generates 7 trips a day. Evelyn Dawson, 107 Mabry St., had concerns about traffic, wildlife and drainage. Gerald Davis, 104 Maltz Ave., thought the city owned the small parcel zoned PS. Mr. Hass showed on the overhead map PS parcels, the larger one is owned by the city and is a drainage tract, there is no record of ownership by the city for the smaller one. Bill Meyers, 167 Day Dr., had concerns about the infrastructure with a high density zone as well as pollution, noise and drainage. He felt that multi-family properties become rentals and property values decrease, giving Schumann Drive as an example and asked the commission not to approve the application. Mike Muller, 163 Day Dr., said he composed the flyer that was distributed throughout the neighborhood and said the 20% increase in density was a farce and was concerned about the large number of cars and traffic. He believed that many property owners are currently out of town would have appreciated a chance to comment. Louise Kautenburg, 973 Oswego Ave., called the application poor zoning. Steve Vickers, 140 Day Dr., understands can't stop development but would like to see less rather than more. Dan Keough, 160 Day Dr., also owns 158 Day Dr. and 160 Pelican Island, referred to Tom Frame's letter and expressed concerns about growth and traffic. Scott Taylor, 117 Arcadia Dr., said he expected the response shown here. Scott Leetgees, 101 Day Dr., wants things to stay the same. Ron Murphy, 142 Caprona St., agrees with what has been said. Robert Manuel, 103 Day Dr., appreciates thoughts and thanked everyone coming out. William Simonson, 116 Mabry St., agrees with what was said and added that he has seen Mr. Hawkins houses in Vero Beach and described them as run down and trashy. Ann Moore, 158 Pelican Island Pl., if townhouses could not be sold they could go to rentals and have 3 and 4 cars in the driveway. Lisa D'Angeles, 101 Day Dr., agrees with everyone's thinking. Ralph Wood, 159 Day Dr., referenced his letter and gave crime statistics of Mesa, AZ that police calls to multi-family housing was double to that of singly family and asked Mr. Hass the definition of Growth Management. Mr. Hass replied that they evaluate the needs of the community and determine the best interest for the community. He added that the developer has made a request for multi-family and there is a need in the community for multi-family and that is not only a local requirement but also state planning guidelines. Thomas Mahon, 108 Karrigan St., explained infrastructure as roads, schools, police and how cement jungles affect everything. 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 Charles McComb, 156 Day Dr., asked what are the advantages to Sebastian for this increase in population. Max Harper, 115 Justine Dr., wants to keep a single-family neighborhood. Jack Frederick, 128 Day Dr., agrees with what has been said. Louise Muller, 163 Day Dr., wants controlled growth and leave the current zone in place. Tom Potts, 169 Day Dr., agrees ~th what has been said. Sylvia Friedel, 126 Day Dr., thanked the commission and is concerned about the repaving plan for Alexis, traffic and protected species. Russ Goden, San Sebastian Springs and owns on Lancaster, concerned about increased density. Kathy Vickers, 140 Day Dr., concerned about break-ins and saw Schumann Drive before the duplexes were built. Sue Peltier, 171 Day Dr., concerned about the heavy equipment that would have to utilize the roads to construct the site. Mary Ann Krieger, 121 Miller Rd., questioned the impact to the schools. Kerry Shields 164 Day Dr., currently has a home under construction and opposes this application. John Dell, 1314 Schumann, if the proposed development were there he would never have built his home and moved in. Mr. Hawkins addressed the commission and thought the use would be beneficial to the city but had no problem keeping the zone at single family. At this point Mr. Hawkins withdrew his application and said he will come back within the parameters of the existing zoning and density. Mr. Hass summarized the function of the Growth Management Department. When an application is received, one of the responsible functions of the Department is to determine consistency with local and state guidelines. He added that Alexis Street is on the repaving program for streets within the city. Mr. Hass clarified the misunderstanding regarding the green space shown on a map other than an authorized city map. He explained the need for a diversification of housing within a community. Mr. Hass said the Growth Management Department is available to assist and answer questions. Otto Bloomingburg, 103 Maltz Ave., interrogated Mr. Hass about the need for multi- family housing. Mr. Hass explained that the State of Florida has dictated every community is required to provide multi-family housing. Mr. Bloomingburg expressed his concern that the state is promoting "slum lords" in communities through multi-family housing. Mr. Hass explained that condominiums, town houses, up-scale apartments are not slums and are considered a diversification of housing. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m. There was a ten-minute recess. Discussion - Captain Jeff Diggs, Indian River County Fire Department - Fire Suppression Systems Information Captain Jeff Diggs of the Indian River County Fire Department made himself available to answer questions from the commission regarding fire suppression guidelines and statutes. Chmn Smith asked what fire code his division uses. Capt Diggs responded that they use the Florida's fire prevention code and added that the city's ordinance PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 currently in use does not have the proper years of the code. Chmn. Smith explained that when plans are received the commission would like to be advised if the project coming before them should have fire sprinklers. If the project does not require sprinklers, could a notation be made? Capt. Diggs explained how the county's ordinance was developed. He added that sprinklers was not an item they thought should be required on a site plan because site plans are speculative as to the type of construction or occupancy. There are too many variables as to the type, height and size of the building as well as material and use for the proposed structure to make an accurate determination if sprinklers will be required. Many site plans are speculative and until the actual building plans are reviewed would the fire department be able to make an accurate recommendation of fire prevention. It was agreed that Capt. Diggs would e-mail to Tracy Hass information on the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Request for Land Use Amendment and Rezoning (for Proposed Annexation) - Sebastian River Landings Unit II - CR 510 - 62.83 Acres - Proposed PUD-R Chmn. Smith opened the public hearing at 8:43 p.m. Present was Mr. Tim Jelus, 1688 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, Florida. This is a continuation of Mr. Davis's property south of the lateral B canal and is an abandoned orange grove. The proposal is for a single-family residential community with access to phase I of the subdivision. It is currently zoned A-1 in the county. Mr. Hass added that the project consists of a little over 62 acres. What is being reviewed tonight is the land use and zoning for the property. He referenced the conceptual plan showing street design and storm water lakes. Also, it does not have actual frontage on CR 510 because of the drainage right-of-way that bi-sects the property. As the code does require two means of ingress and egress, this being the second phase of development this property does have the two points of ingress and egress at CR 510 and CR 512. Mr. Mahoney inquired about the 50 Ft. wide lots and Mr. Stringer said that would come up at the next stage with negotiations on the PUD. Mr. Stringer said the more logical interpretation would be the way we've been doing it which is you show what a typical lot would be, which they have done, and then later on you will have to stipulate. Mr. Jelus interjected that what they are trying to do is have the 50 Ft. wide lots adjacent to the commercial component or 510/512 corridors of the project and then the 70 Ft. lots adjacent to the river and the lateral B canal. Mr. Allocco was concerned about the lot size. Mr. Stringer interjected that at this point the commission is establishing density, block layouts, drainage area to be used, what a typical lot will be. Negotiation on the lot sizes, particularly width, will take place during the application and approval process for a PUD. Mr. Jelus added that they have curb and gutter sections that require lakes reducing the runoff that's going directly into the south prong currently. Water and sewer is costlier than well and septic, underground power instead of overhead power. Mr. Hass added that the density is what is under review for approval and the applicant cannot increase the density beyond the five units per acre. 5 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 Ms. Monier was also concerned about the density and asked if there would be a Phase III and Mr. Jelus was unsure of that at this time. He added that there are three 40-acre tracts to the south of this application and couldn't speak for the current owners what the future of that land will be. Chmn Smith reiterated this is going to be an annexation into the city and the city will govern the parameters. Mr. Hass confirmed this statement. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 9:39 p.m. Motion by Monier/Smith "1 make a motion to recommend to city council approval of the land use amendment from L-1 to LDR based on conversations and further negotiations as discussed." Roll Call: Mr. AIIocco no Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney no Ms. Monier yes The vote was 3-2. Motion passed, Motion by Smith/Faille "1 make a motion to recommend to city council the approval the zone change from A-1 to PUD-R for Sebastian River Landings Phase I1." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco no Mr. Mahoney no Chmn Smith yes Ms. Monier yes The vote was 3-2. Motion passed. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Ordinance O- 03-03 - Display of Building Numbers and Renumbering of Section 54-2-7.20 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 9:44 p.m. Mr. Stringer said the code enforcement officers recommended this provision be amended because it is very important to have building numbers that can readily seen by emergency personnel. Presently code enforcement officers must allow 30 days in order for a home or business owner to obtain and display proper numbers on their property. This ordinance shodens that time frame to 14 days. [Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 9:47 p.m.] Motion by MoniedSmith "1 make a motion to recommend to city council the approval of Ordinance O-03-03, display of building numbers and renumbering of Section 54-2-7.20." Roll Call: Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Allocco yes Mr. Faille yes The vote was 5-0. Motion passed. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2003 CHAIRMAN MATTERS: MEMBER MATTERS: None Mr. Mahoney inquired about a doctor operating out of a business on the corner of Schumann Drive and U.S. #1, which he didn't think was supposed to be there, who is now advertising in the newspaper. Mr. Hass responded that he has an occupational license and the only outstanding issue is the sign. Mr. AIIocco asked if the structure was a mobile home and Mr. Hass said it was a concrete block structure. Ms. Monier suggested people let the city council know that an overflow parking lot near the railroad tracks would have been helpful tonight, and the railroad station could go there as well. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Hass thanked the commission for their valuable input on both applications this evening. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer wanted the commissioners to know that when he explains a reason on something that doesn't mean he accepts that reasoning he just wants to present the arguments. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. (7/22/03 SBL) CITY OF SEBASTIAN LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLLCALL: PRESENT: Chmn Smith Ms. Monier Mr. Faille Mr. Mahoney Mr. Allocco EXCUSED ABSENCE: UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Mr. Barrett and Mr. Blessing(a) Mr. Svatik ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Terry Hill, Public Works Director Debbie Krueger, Acting Finance Director Susan Lorusso, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Smith announced that Mr. Barrett and Mr. Blessing were excused. He also stated that if people in the audience were here for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, it would start at 7:00 p.m., after the Local Planning Agency meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: NONE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - Review of Capital Improvement Plan - Five-year schedule - Debbie Krueger, Acting Finance Director Mr. Hass gave a brief introduction of the material provided. The package includes a detailed analysis of the projects outlined for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. The code requires this information be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission for evaluation and recommendation to the city council for inclusion in the annual budget. There are a few projects that were originally outlined for future years that have been moved up to this next fiscal year based on public need. Mr. Smith complimented staff on LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION) JULY 17,2003 the documentation. He asked why this is required to go before P&Z and could be it changed in the future. Mr. Hass responded that this is being worked on with the re- evaluation of the comprehensive plan. Mr. Mahoney asked where the money for the Riverfront Redevelopment Fund comes from and Ms. Krueger responded from the recreation impact fee. Mr. Mahoney mentioned the Southside Recreational Complex Zone C and that we would be spending $400,000 a year on that every year until the last when we will be spending $1,000,000 and asked if they could explain what the money is for. Mr. Hill said it will be phased in and will be similar to the Barber Street Sports Complex with sports fields and eventually a civic center or community center. He added that over the years plans can change and there is no formal plan set as yet, just money set aside. The planning part hasn't been done yet. Ms. Krueger added that the recreation complex is also being funded by grant funds as well. Mr. Faille asked about the revenue of $200,000 for the golf course and why expenditures were not listed. Ms. Krueger said they had scheduled to build something out there but decided instead to pay down the debt service and explained that the golf course fund is self-sufficient. Mr. AIIocco asked who determines what parks are done and when. Mr. Hill explained that the city tries to do three parks a year in areas where there is a need, trying to create local neighborhood parks where people can walk to. Ms. Krueger added they have seven years to spend the money once it comes in and it must be used on a regional park or in the areas where the money came in. Ms. Monier questioned the $300,000 to update the airport master plan. Ms. Krueger agreed with Mr. Smith that the money comes from an enterprise fund and not from the general fund. Mr. Hill added that most of the money is from FAA grant funded money and FDOT match at ten to twenty percent. Mr. Mahoney asked about the $1,000,000 wetland mitigation bank and if that was for development at the airport. Mr. Hill said it is a combination of any mitigation the city would have to do whether it was airport or any where throughout the city. If the city doesn't need all of it, it is a bank that could be sold. MOTION by Smith/Monier "1 make a motion that we recommend to city council acceptance of the Capital Improvement Plan as presented." Roll call: Mr. Faille - yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Chmn Smith yes Ms. Monier - yes The vote was 5-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: MEMBERS MATTERS: DIRECTOR MATTERS: Chmn. Smith adjourned the meeting at 6:48 pm. (7/18/03 SBL)