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Home My WebLink About05012003 CITY OF SEBASTIAN _ /? /2 , MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 2003 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED: VC Barrett Mr. Mahoney Mr. Faille Ms. Monier Mr. Svatik Mr. AIIocco Mr. Blessing (a) 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 is excused and Mr. Carroll will be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4/17/03 MOTION by Barrett/Carroll "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 4/17/03." A voice vote was taken. 7-0 minutes approved, OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Comprehensive Plan Land Use AmendmentlRezoning - Shalhoub Medical Center - Lot 18, Jeans Unit- Indian River Twin Estates PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2003 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and swore in Mr. Hass. As there was no representation from the applicant Mr. Hass gave a history of the site and presented the proposal utilizing maps detailing U.S. Highway 1 and the site. After Dr. Shalhoub obtained site plan approval for his medical facility he obtained the parcel of land to the east of his site, which is not in the city. Dr. Shalhoub was interested in annexing the property and have it rezoned to Commercial Riverfront (CR). Currently the parcel in the county is zoned RMH, Residential Mobile Homes up to eight (8) units per acre. City Council has already heard the request on the annexation. Behind the parcel of land proposed for annexation is a residential area, which the county has reviewed and not raised any objections. The residents also had no objections. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the City Council to approval the land use amendment and rezone for this application. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Mahoney asked if the on-site septic and well were going to be used or connect to county utilities and Mr. Hass said county utilities have expressed to him that permits are not to be issued until they enter into a development agreement or Dr. Shalhoub connects to water and sewer. There were no further comments or questions from the board. MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion we recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment changed from M1 County to RMU be approved." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion we recommend to City Council that the Re-zoning for the Shalhoub Medical Center at Lot 18, Jeans Unit be changed from RMH-8 [County] to CR." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: NONE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2003 MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney mentioned that in the latest copy of the Smithsonian Magazine there's a paid advertising section there's almost a full page on all trade building in Sebastian. Ms. Monier opened discussion about U.S. 1 from Main Street. Many businesses are for sale and she expressed concerns about neighboring properties. Mr. Stringer interjected that there have been a couple of issues that have come up with the way that area is developing. Right now the CRA amendment process is under way. There will be stakeholder meetings, which would be the time to discuss parking issues, zone designation, etc. Mr. Hass added that on Friday he would be meeting with consultants on the CRA amendment. Also, we will hopefully be able to bring someone on board as the CRA Coordinator to actively market the CRA District and propel growth and economic development within the district. Mr. Carroll asked about county involvement in CRA amendments and Mr. Hass said we are fortunate that we have had good cooperation from the county. DIRECTOR MATTERS: NONE ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer mentioned an article in the local newspaper where the report^took one sentence out of context of the Commission's minutes and reported that the annexation of Sebastian River Landing had been approved, which is not the case. Also, he will be getting together with George Bonacci, Building Department Director/Official, regarding sprinkler systems in commercial/industrial buildings. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. (5/2/03 SBL) CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 2003 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED: VC Barrett Mr. Mahoney Mr. Faille Chmn Smith Mr. Svatik Mr. AIIocco Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. Carroll (a) Ms. Monier 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 is excused and Mr. Carroll will be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4/17/03 MOTION by Barrett/Carroll "1 make a motion to accept the minutes of 4/17/03." A voice vote was taken. 7-0 minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment/Rezoning - Shalhoub Medical Center - Lot 18, Jeans Unit- Indian River Twin Estates PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2003 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and swore in Mr. Hass. As there was no representation from the applicant Mr. Hass gave a history of the site and presented the proposal utilizing maps detailing U.S. Highway 1 and the site. After Dr. Shalhoub obtained site plan approval for his medical facility he obtained the parcel of land to the east of his site, which is not in the city. Dr. Shalhoub was interested in annexing the property and have it rezoned to Commercial Riverfront (CR). Currently the parcel in the county is zoned RMH, Residential Mobile Homes up to eight (8) units per acre. City Council has already heard the request on the annexation. Behind the parcel of land proposed for annexation is a residential area, which the county has reviewed and not raised any objections. The residents also had no objections. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the City Council to approval the land use amendment and rezone for this application. Chmn Smith closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Mahoney asked if the on-site septic and well were going to be used or connect to county utilities and Mr. Hass said county utilities have expressed to him that permits are not to be issued until they enter into a development agreement or Dr. Shalhoub connects to water and sewer. There were no further comments or questions from the board. MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion we recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment changed from M1 County to RMU be approved." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. MOTION by Barrett/Monier "1 make a motion we recommend to City Council that the Re-zoning for the Shalhoub Medical Center at Lot 18, Jeans Unit be changed from RMH-8 [County] to CR." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes VC Barrett yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll(a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: NONE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2003 MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney mentioned that in the latest copy of the Smithsonian Magazine there's a paid advertising section there's almost a full page on Paul Kroegel's building in Sebastian. Ms. Monier opened discussion about U.S. 1 from Main Street. Many businesses are for sale and she expressed concerns about neighboring properties. Mr. Stringer interjected that there have been a couple of issues that have come up with the way that area is developing. Right now the CRA amendment process is under way. There will be stakeholder meetings, which would be the time to discuss parking issues, zone designation, etc. Mr. Hass added that on Friday he would be meeting with consultants on the CRA amendment. Also, we will hopefully be able to bring someone on board as the CRA Coordinator to actively market the CRA District and propel growth and economic development within the district. Mr. Carroll asked about county involvement in CRA amendments and Mr. Hass said we are fortunate that we have had good cooperation from the county. DIRECTOR MA'FI'ERS: NONE ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Stringer mentioned an article in the local newspaper where the reporter took one sentence out of context of the Commission's minutes and reported that the annexation of Sebastian River Landing had been approved, which is not the case. Also, he will be getting together with George Bonacci, Building Department DirectodOfficial, regarding sprinkler systems in commercial/industrial buildings. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. (5/2/03 SBL)