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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06192003 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2003 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Mahoney Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. AIIocco EXCUSED: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Smith Mr. Faille Mr. Barrett Ms. Monier Mr. Svatik Mr. Carroll(a) Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Rich Stringer, City Attorney Susan Lorusso, Secretary Chmn Smith announced that Mr. Barrett, Ms. Monier and Mr. Svatik are excused and Mr. Blessing will be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6/5/03 MOTION by Blessing/AIIocco "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 6/5/03" A voice vote was taken. 5-0 minutes approved. .OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Accessory Structure Review - Section 54-2-7.5 - 135 Empire Terrace - Detached Garage Rick Bregnano of Ameron Homes, 519 S. Easy Street, Sebastian, Florida presented the application. The detached garage will match the main house and the structures will receive a certificate of occupancy simultaneously. The garage will be used as a workshop for a hobby. Mr. Hass added that it is a double lot and staff recommends approval. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2003 MOTION by AIIocco/Faille "1 make a motion that we approve the accessory structure, detached garage, at 135 Empire Terrace." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes The vote was 5-0. Motion carried. B. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - Key West Inn Phase II - 1606 Indian River Drive Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. and swore in the applicant, staff and members of the public wishing to speak. Mr. Tom Collins, 9301 A1A, Vero Beach, Florida presented the application. He gave an overview of the property and the progression from 24 units to the 14 presented. This proposal gives more open space and better access for deliveries and trash removal. They have received approvals from the St. John's Water District and have met with wetlands and historical people. In accordance with a request from Mr. Hass, Mr. Collins has had the entire site analyzed. Building coverage is 12.7% on the entire site, which is less than half of what is allowed. Open space is over 29% and the requirements are 25%. With the addition there will be 321 parking spaces, all regulation size, paved and with proper drainage, this is over the requirement of 299. The driveway will be one-way. They addressed the concerns of residents and approximately 40% of their property north of Captain Hiram's will remain open space. Chmn Smith asked if the motel would have sprinklers and Mr. Collins said it would be a decision of the Fire Department and he would do whatever they require. There was discussion regarding the retention pond. Mr. Collins explained that his engineer has utilized this system on other projects successfully. There is retention under the parking area with filtration pipes and there is also a retention pond under the building and that one is for a 100-year flood retention. Mr. Hass expanded that constructing this type of facility underneath the building maximizes the development potential of the property as well as institutes a preservation of the wetlands and lagoon. The building has been moved back significantly from the actual property line to protect the wetland at the rear of the property adjacent to the lagoon. There will be an upland buffer that will be replanted in accordance with St. John's requirements. We always require an as-built survey with all site plans and will have one for this project prior to final inspection. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Mahoney questioned the effectiveness of the retention system, as it is a new design. Mr. Collins responded that he has had three engineers and the St. John's Water District review the plan and is confident they have a functioning system. Mr. Blessing was concerned about excessive building being detrimental to the aesthetics of the riverfront as it is a valuable asset to the city. Mr. Hass said with the Riverfront Overlay District 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2003 there are restrictions and guidelines in place. Although there are several vacant parcels few can accommodate sizeable development. No one from the public spoke in favor. Ms. Jean Carbano, 433 Betty Avenue, Sebastian, Florida expressed concerns with parking, especially boat parking, and the amount of building taking place along the riverfront. Mr. Sal Neglia, Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Florida asked if the dumpster had to be a required distance from the building. Mr. Hass said there was no specific requirement for that. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. MOTION by AIIocco/Blessing "1 make a motion to approve the site plan for Key West Inn Phase II [1606 Indian River Drive] with two conditions, (1) that the as-built be supplied upon completion of the project but prior to final approval, and (2) additional landscaping to satisfy the Growth Management Department." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney no Chmn Smith yes Mr. Blessing(a) no The vote was 3-2. Motion carried. C. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - Barber Street Sports Complex Satellite Parking - Fairfield Lane Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Mr. Hass explained that due to an extreme shortage of parking at the sports complex, people have been parking along the streets. The site perimeter will be preserved so as not to impact the neighboring residents. There are a total of 78 spaces all in a grass area except 4 handicap spaces, which will be paved along with the drive aisles. Mr. Stringer gave a brief history of the site and what led to it becoming the satellite parking for the sports complex. Mr. Stringer gave a history of different uses for this site and added that the neighbors requested it be used for off-street parking. Mr. Blessing asked why there was a symbol in the legend for a light post but none shown on the site plan. Mr. Hass did not have the specific details on the lighting but thought it might be for public safety. As with all other facilities the lighting will have to be within the protective clauses to prevent the light from intruding on surrounding properties. Mr. Byron Elsebough, 1129 Persian, Sebastian, Florida was sworn in by Chmn Smith. He detailed the parking problems along the streets near the complex. Sal Neglia, Georgia Boulevard, Sebastian, Florida asked about the next meeting date of July 2 and if it could be changed to the following week. It will be discussed under Chairman Matters. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. MOTION by Blessing/Allocco 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2003 "1 make a motion we approve the Barber Street Sports Complex Satellite Parking, Fairfield Lane, with the recommendation that proper lighting in accordance with the appropriate land development regulations applicable to exterior lighting." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes The vote was 5-0. Motion carried. D. Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - New City Hall Complex and Police Station Expansion - Main Street Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and swore in Mr. Rick Gonzales and Mr. John Tuckus of REG Architects, 120 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida. In working with the city, we have created a facility that preserves the historic structures, provides a much needed city hall facility, expanding the police station, creating shared parking, and tying it all together with the future development of the park on the north side of the property. Mr. Gonzales added that they are working with a national construction management company working with local contractors and subcontractors from the Sebastian region. Mr. Hass said that not only is the city getting a new facility but also the existing structure, the former Sebastian Schoolhouse, will be renovated in accordance with historic preservation guidelines to restore it to historic significance and operate it as some type of community facility. The board members were pleased with the design and layout of the site. There was discussion about the sallyport at the police station as well as air quality. Sprinklers will be installed in both buildings. No one from the public spoke. Chmn Smith closed the hearing at 8:35 p.m. MOTION by Allocco/Blessing "1 make a motion to approve the new city hall complex and police station expansion." Roll Calk Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Faille yes Chmn. Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes The vote was 5-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn Smith asked if the July 2 meeting could be continued to the following meeting date for a vote. Mr. Stringer suggested that if there were substantial written requests to keep the hearing open or objections to the application in question, then the commission could continue the application to a time certain date. Mr. Hass added that the application had been published in the legal notice of the Press Journal and the city would incur additional expense to republish. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney inquired as to the reason Indian River Drive was closed for a couple of days. Mr. Hass thought it might be for the stamped concrete and said he would check 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2003 into the matter. Mr. Faille said the day after approving the fence for the airport it was up but there is a section where it goes over a swale, leaving an open access to the airport. Mr. AIIocoo asked if this board could condition approvals for sprinkler systems. Mr. Stringer said it would have to go into the ordinance. Mr. Hass suggested he invite Fire Captain Jeff Diggs to a future meeting to discuss the issue with the board. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Hass said he will be compiling a memo to the City Manager regarding recent annexation requests and he will copy the board members once the memo is completed. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer reported on attending a meeting [at the county] on the Roseland plan and commented on the fact that the city has only annexed a three-quarter acre parcel to the north and had no designs on acquiring any other land. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. (6/23/03 SBL) 5