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Home My WebLink About06052003 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 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) Ms. Monier Mr. AIIocco EXCUSED: , Mr. Svatik Mr. Faille Chmn. Smith VC Barrett Mr. Carroll (a) ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Susan Lorusso, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn Smith announced that Mr. Svatik and Mr. Faille are excused and Mr. Blessing and Mr. Carroll will be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 5/15/03 MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 5/15/03" A voice vote was taken. 7-0 minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2003 A. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Model Home Permits - 1. NEW - Ameron Homes - 1450 and 1474 Barber Street Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Ms. King presented the application and stated that staff recommends approval. William Brognano of Ameron Homes was present and said the signs from the two previous models will be moved to the new models. No one from the public spoke. Chmn Smith closed the hearing at 7:05 p.m. MOTION by AIIocco/Blessing "l make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for the model homes at 1450 and 1474 Barber Street by Ameron Homes." Roll Call: Chmn. Smith yes VC Barrett yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. 2. RENEWAL - Tozzolo Brothers - 1261 and 1271 Barber Street Chmn. Smith opened the public headng at 7:06 p.m. Ms. King presented the renewal application and staff recommends approval. Ms. Monier asked if there are no complaints or violations against a property for renewal, could they be administratively approved. Ms. King suggested that be an item for change in the next land development code review. Mr. Stringer added that because specific requirements are set that must be met, it is quasi-judicial and could not be done on a consent agenda. No one from the public spoke. Chmn. Smith closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion that we approve the Tozzolo Brothers conditional use permit for their two model homes on Barber Street, 1261 and 1271." Roll Call: Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn. Smith yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. 3. RENEWAL - MGB Construction - 1741 and 1751 Barber Street Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Ms. King presented the renewal application and staff recommends approval. No one from the public spoke. MOTION by Barrett/Blessing "1 make a motion to approve MGB Construction conditional use for their two model homes at 1741 and 1751 Barber Street." 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2003 Roll Call: VC Barrett yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. B. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings - Site Plan Review - Best Western Hotel - U.S. Highway #1 - 3 Story, 56-Unit Building Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. and swore in Mr. Hass, the applicants and their representatives. Mr. Tom Ritter, project architect, 167 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC presented the application. There will be 54 rooms on 1.398 acres on the west side of U.S. #1 just south of Davis Street. They must meet the requirements of a Best Western as well as the requirements of Sebastian. He introduced the representatives with him, Randy Mosby, structural and civil engineer, Brad Smith, landscape architect, and Jay and Sandy Patel, owners. Mr. Hass noted that the number of units was in fact 54 not 56. He explained that the issue of sprinklers would be addressed at the construction phase of the project. Mr. Smith asked if applications could include a notation regarding sprinklers and Mr. Hass took note of that. The fire department had reviewed the application and had no comments on the site plan. Mr. Mosby added they are extending the water main off U.S. #1 and installing two fire hydrants, one at the very west end of the project and one at U.S. #1. He said all the other permits, St. John's, DOT all those are in hand. One issue that remained open was the landscaping. Discussions with the landscape architect and designer have produced a landscape plan in full compliance with the overlay district requirements as well as the standard landscaping regulations. The project will be served by water and wastewater facilities. Mr. Blessing had concerns about one entrance and exit from the property. Mr. Hass said it was the only access point they would obtain from FDOT as the redesign of U.S. #1 included this one access point. Ms. Monier suggested someone contact FDOT about the possibility of putting in a cut-through in the median so drivers can turn left into the access lane to get into the site. She spoke about community involvement. Mrs. Sandy Patel, 3232 SW 138~h Street, Davie, Florida, hotel owner, affirmed that they own hotels in other areas and are actively involved with the communities. Chmn Smith asked for comments from the public. Kathy Fulton, 249 Easy Street, Sebastian, Florida asked if palm trees were canopy trees and Mr. Hass confirmed this according to the code. Chmn. Smith closed the hearing at 7:35 p.m. MOTION by Monier/AIIocco "1 make a motion to approve the Best Western Hotel on U.S. Highway #1." Roll Call: Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Carroll yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2003 The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. C. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - Major Modification - Hurricane Harbor Restaurant West Parking Area - 1540 Indian River Dr Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Present for the applicant was Bruce Moia, Mosby & Associates, 2455 14~h Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. He explained that the project involves paving the drive aisles and access drives, grading and stabilizing the parking stalls, drainage and landscape improvements. This should alleviate the flooding problems currently experienced. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Stringer explained that "you can improve a non-conforming use as long as you don't change the nature of the use." The applicant will have to comply with the landscaping provisions as outlined in the staff report. The two handicap spaces to be added will be along the restaurant. Mr. Chris Pinson, owner Sebastian River Boat Tours, 476 Arbor Street, Sebastian, Florida was sworn in by Chmn Smith. He described the location of the current handicap spaces and where the additional two will be placed. Mr. Moia didn't see any problem with having all four handicap spaces in the same area. The retention area will act as a filtration system to cleanse the water before it discharges into the lagoon. Chmn. Smith closed the hearing at 7:49 p.m. MOTION by Barrett/Carroll "1 make a motion we approve the Hurricane Harbor site plan modification parking area improvements at 1540 Indian River Drive, in accordance with staff recommendations #1 and #2." Roll Call: Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. D. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Preliminary Plat Review - Sebastian River Landing P.U.D. - 209 Single Family Lots - SW Corner CR 510 & CR 512 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Timothy Jelus, representing the applicant, 1688 W. Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida was sworn in. He deferred to Mr. Hass and offered to answer any questions the board may have. Mr. Hass described the property, which was recently annexed. It has a dosed drainage system, curb and gutter, water and sewer utilities, two access points, one at CR 510 and the other at CR 512, 209 lots, recreation tracts, conservation tracts, and a commercial tract along CR 510. The lots range in size from 50'X120' to 70'X120'. We have received comments from the St. Sebastian Water Control District and they forwarded some recommendations to the Army Corps of Engineers, whom we have not received any comments. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Jelus added there will be a clubhouse, pool, playground, pedestrian walkway and will have deed restrictions. Upgraded landscaping is provided to preserve land along the waterway, CR 510 and CR 512. 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2003 Mr. Mahoney noted for the record that he had a telephone conversation with Councilman Bamzyk regarding the agreement particulars with regard to the annexation and the number of units per acre that were agreed on. Mr. Jelus replied that after working with the Water Control District and City Council the density went from five units per acre to three and a half, to three, and is now presented at below three units per acre. Mr. Blessing was concerned about the entrances from CR 510 and CR 512 with regard to traffic safety standards. Mr. Hass said this was the recommendation of FDOT and Indian River County. Mr. AIIocco was concerned about equipment maneuvering on 50 Ft. wide lots and Mr. Jelus said this was to protect the wetlands and there are already many 50 Ft. wide lots in other subdivisions in Sebastian. Mr. Hugh Evans, CEO of Forte Macaulay Development Consultants and owner of Woody's Barbeque and Sebastian River Landing, 1682 Hibiscus Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida affirmed that his organization would stay on top of the total development to ensure everything is done within code. Chmn Smith closed the hearing at 8:40 p.m. MOTION by MoniedBarrett "1 make a motion that we recommend to City Council the P.U.D. slated for the 510/512 corner [Sebastian River Landing, 209 Single Family Lots]" Roll Call: Chmn. Smith yes Mr. Blessing(a) yes VC Barrett yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. AIIoc¢o yes Mr. Mahoney no The vote was 6-1. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: MEMBER MATTERS: NONE Mr. Mahoney inquired about the landscaping at Jackson Street being different than what the site plan showed. Mr. Hass said he would check that out as the last time he was at that site was just after it was paved. Many of the palm trees were on site prior to the project. DIRECTOR MA'ri'ERS: Mr. Hass discussed with the board rescheduling the July 3, 2003 meeting. The secretary will check the council room schedule for July 9. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer reported on a county commissioners meeting he attended which presented the Roseland Neighborhood Plan. Although a good portion was dedicated to cooperating with the City of Sebastian, the text talked about protecting Roseland. They want us to send them our annexation applications prior to hearing so they can review them, to sit down with them to coordinate architectural guidelines and landscaping and 5 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2003 such for the airport property. Mr. Stringer said if they were to proceed further with this they would need to sit down and talk with the City of Sebastian. Chmn Smith asked Mr. Stringer for an update on the sprinkler system. Mr. Stringer is still trying to get with Mr. Bonacci on this issue. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. (6/10/03 SBL) 6