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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07022003 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 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 Mr. AIIocco EXCUSED: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chron. Smith Mr. Svatik Mr. Barrett Ms. Monier Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. Carroll (a) Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Susan Lorusso, Secretary Chmn Smith announced that Mr. Barrett, Ms. Monier and Mr. Blessing are excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6/19/03 MOTION by Faille/Svatik "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 6/19/03" A voice vote was taken. 5-0 minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: None Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - 512 Fitness Center - 9,650 Sq. Ft. Building - Mr. Glen Rohm - Lots 44-54 Block 490, Sebastian Boulevard Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and swore in staff, applicant and members of the public. Mr. Joseph Schulke, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, 1140 7th Court Suite F, Vero Beach, Florida handed out revised site plans dated 7/01/03 and gave the initial presentation of the proposed building site. He explained that there would now be the racquetball court and a pool, which are accessory to the primary use of a fitness center. They have submitted to and obtained permits from Indian River Utilities and St. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 2003 John's Water Management. Mr. Glen Rohm, 1614 Coral Beach Street, Sebastian, Florida offered the hours of operation for the fitness center to be 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the pool and racquetball court from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 or 8:00 p.m., primarily daylight hours. Mr. Hass added that with the modification to the site plan there is no need for a variance. There are two access points to Sebastian Boulevard both right in/right out only and are consistent with the CR 512 master curb cut plan. The applicant is providing additional parking with appropriate landscaping for the zone. Because of the cross access easement requirements the building is required to be 74 feet from the front property line. Everything has been designed within accordance of local regulations and 512 overlay district. The only outstanding issue is that staff has not received the actual building colors for evaluation. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Mahoney was pleased that the storm water tract was moved from the 74 Ft. setback area. He questioned the chain link fence going around the storm water tract and up to the front of the property. Mr. Schulke said Mr. Rohm indicated to him they would be willing to pull the fence back south of the access road. Mr. Mahoney also questioned the number of parking places in a row and the height of the canopy trees. Mr. Hass said they would have to have an island to break it up. The trees must be 12 feet at planting not the 8 feet noted. Mr. Svatik asked if both storm water tracks would be constructed in Phase I and Mr. Schulke confirmed. Mr. Svatik was also concerned about sound control for the residential neighbors. Mr. Rohm said that the new facility would be like the existing building, which is a concrete block structure and no noise escapes. Mr. AIIocco inquired about exterior lighting and fire protection. Mr. Rohm said the outside area will not be open past 8:00 p.m. and any lighting that may be required in the back area will be installed away from the residential zone. Mr. Hass said the fire department did review the site plan with regard to access and had no comments. Any fire suppression requirements will be addressed at the building permit level. Mr. Ray Coniglio, 941 Carnation Drive, Sebastian, Florida thanked the board members for their service to the city and spoke in favor of the application as a nice addition to the city. Mr. Al Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Florida expressed concern that the commission had not had a chance to review the revised plan submitted this evening and had concerns about the lighting, hours of operation, buffer strip and storm water. He requested the decision for this application be postponed to the next regular meeting. Mr. Sal Neglia, Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Florida was pleased with the building. He had questions about lighting, planted buffer, and outdoor activities. Patricia Vilardi, 445 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Florida was concerned about noise. Anthony Finazzo, 449 Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Flodda was also concerned about noise and lighting. Chmn Smith said some of his points were well taken. He apologized that the revised plans showing the pool were just received and not offering the commission or public a chance to review prior to the hearing. Mr. Hass added for the record that Growth Management was notified that afternoon of the possible changes, which were in an effort to address the residents concerns about having tennis courts. He said everything is included on the plan Phase I and II are being reviewed for approval tonight. Mr. Schulke responded that the change was brought about by the concerns from the neighbors regarding a proposed tennis court and they are not "trying to pull anything over" on anyone. The drainage is 7 to 10 feet from the property lines. There will not be any retaining walls but slopes close to the existing grades. If any pool chemicals were to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 2003 be stored on the site they would be minimal to the amount stored at various pool companies already on CR 512. Mr. Rohm added that any lighting would be angled away from abutting properties, he would be using someone to care for the pool and the racquetball wall would buffer any sound between players and abutting property. Mr. Svatik commented that the issue of the change to Phase II has caused concern with the neighbors and more time should be taken to review these changes. Chmn Smith closed the hearing at 7:56 p.m. MOTION by AIIoccolSmith "1 make a motion that we approve the 512 Fitness Center as shown on site plan project #03-034 designed by Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, last revised 7/1/03 with the condition that the fence be pulled back south of the access road and building color sample be provided for review to the Growth Management Department prior to the issuance of building permits." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Svatik no Mr. Allocco yes The vote was 4-1. Motion carried. Mr. Schulke allowed Mr. Vilardi to take a copy of the revised plans with him. Mr. Vilardi said he would return the plans to the Growth Management Department. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: MEMBER MATTERS: None Mr. Mahoney inquired about the tiki hut at Earl's and Mr. Hass responded that a building permit was issued and both the building and fire departments have reviewed the permit. Chmn Smith asked about the status of Highlands Animal Hospital and Mr. Hass said he would check the building permit. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Hass has invited Captain Jeff Diggs of the Indian River Fire Department to the next meeting in order to discuss the issue of fire suppression. George Bonacci, Building Department Director, has also been invited to this meeting. He also noted that the floor plans of the new city hall are confidential for safety reasons and any commissioner who does not want to keep their copy can return it to the Growth Management office. He handed out a copy of a memo sent to Terrence Moore, City Manager with a map showing current and proposed annexations to the city. There will be a Land Planning Agency meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 17th prior to the regular Planning and Zoning meeting. ATTORNEY MATTERS: None Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. (7/7/03 SBL) 3