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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04032003 PZ CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 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 Chmn Smith Mr. Svatik Mr. Allocco Mr. Blessing (a) Mr. Carroll (a) ALSO PRESENT: Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician Susan Lorusso, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: VC Barrett said Mr. Smith and Mr. Svatik are excused and Mr. Blessing and Mr. Carroll will be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 3/06/03 Mr. Mahoney noted a Scribner's error on the last page, "stripping" should be "striping". MOTION by Faille/Carroll "1 so move" [accept the minutes of 3/06/03]. A voice vote was taken. 7-0 minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - Major Modification - Sebastian Quality Storage - 9622 Trade Center Drive VC Barrett swore in the applicant and staff and opened the public hearing at 7:03 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2003 Mr. Joseph Schulke of Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard LLC, 1140 7th Court, Suite F, Vero Beach, Florida presented the application. He described the project as being a 4,415 sq. ft. storage building located on a pad of lot 2, which was approved as a lot split and unified in title to the property about a year ago. The utilities and drainage system are already in place and the majority of the buildings are completed. There is a new proposed building on the south end and two buildings previously approved as future phases on the north end that are not yet built. Ms. Bosworth offered a brief history of the project, as this is the third modification before the commission. The site was approved in February 1998 for nine buildings. At the end of 1998 there was an administrative approval for outside storage after four of the buildings had been built. In July 2000 they reconfigured some buildings, the existing building 'E' was actually two or three buildings and they made one large climate controlled type of building, kept some outside storage around the perimeter on the north and west side and also approved buildings 'F' and 'G'. They are now coming in with building 'H' which returns the site to nine buildings. They also have gone through the proper commercial division of a single lot for lot 2 and because of the additional building they split lot 4 for additional open space. To the nodh of building 'H' the existing trees will remain. With a zero foot setback line and not abutting residential area, there won't be any perimeter landscaping required on the south lot line. Staff recommends approval of this modification. Mr. Carroll said he visited the site and didn't see a building 'G'. Ms. Bosworth confirmed that buildings 'F' and 'G' are planned for future construction and outdoor storage is currently there. Mr. AIIocco inquired about the water retention sizing and the need for sprinklers in the units. Mr. Schulke referred to a letter from St. John's stating they meet the St. John's permit criteria and added that the building is not required to have fire sprinklers. Ms. Bosworth said the Fire Department reviewed the plan and indicated in a memo dated March 14, 2003 that they are okay with the plan. Mr. Blessing asked about an easement that goes down the side and across the nodh and if traffic were restricted there. Mr. Schulke said there is a drainage easement for the entire subdivision along the whole west property line and goes to the retention area in the north, then interconnects with the retention area on the southwest corner of the site continuing to the southwest corner of lot 4, which is not shown on this plan. Basically it is three interconnected retention areas that take care of all the drainage for the entire subdivision. Mr. Mahoney asked for the reason why buffering was not needed on the south side and Mr. Schulke said it is a zero lot line and the building is on the property line. Ms. Bosworth read Chapter 14 page 10 of the Land Development Code confirming this. Mr. Schulke added that the Eagles Club purchased the remainder of lot 2 from him for overflow parking. Mr. Mahoney also asked about the notation referencing landscape requirements will be met if the FEC railroad clears its right-of-way. Mr. Barrett added that on the east side the FEC has a lot of vegetation that has not been cleared. Mr. Mahoney also made a comment to the use of "paved area" on page 3 of the staff report and suggested using "impervious". Mr. Blessing also referred to the staff report, page 5 item 12c and asked what commercial and industrial activities are conducted in the buildings. Mr. Schulke said tenants with occupational licenses at other addresses use the facility for storage of their supplies. Ms. Bosworth added that storage is considered industrial use. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2003 Mr. Schulke explained why the bottom southwest corner where it states 2,670 sq. ft. of lot 3 was deleted, as it was not needed for open space.'He gave an overview of the division and unity of lots, which will be part of his next application before the board. Mr. Carroll conveyed comments from a lady he spoke with living on lot 58 to the west of the site. She had concerns about the sight line and he asked if anything could be done as far as screening. Mr. Schulke assured him that the vibernum planted should grow to an appropriate height for screening rather quickly. VC Barrett closed the public hearing at 7:22 P.M. MOTION by Monier/Blessing "1 make a motion we approve the major modification at [Sebastian Quality Storage] 9622 Trade Center Drive." Roll Call: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes VC Barrett yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Blessing yes Ms. Monier yes Mr. Carroll yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: VC Barrett asked if Ms. Bosworth had an update on the Sebastian Retail parapet wall and Ms. Monier said she saw it and it is done. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney mentioned he had spoken to Councilman Barzcyk about flying the MIA flag under Old Glory at the park and he said he would bring it up and also mentioned that a resolution should be prepared to show support for our troops. Ms. Bosworth said the City Council agenda packets would be available Friday morning and to check to see if that item is included. Mr. AIIocco inquired about the sign being used by Mercedes Homes and asked if he was required to reduce the size of the sign. Ms. Bosworth said they have not received their c/o or model home permit and she will add that to the list of items to be checked prior to re[ease of these documents. VC Barrett mentioned that the Press Journal would print a retraction about the Clambake Association meeting on the 13th; it is no~t open to the public. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Ms. Bosworth presented updates on future projects. DCA gave their approval to move forward with Sebastian River Landing annexation, the land use, zoning and conceptual plan will probably go before city council for their adoption hearing on April 23. At the next meeting there will be a contractor's trades site off Old Dixie Highway. The PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2003 department recently received three site plans that were sent out for review; they are the Best Western Motel on U.S. 1, Joe Schulke's single contractors trade building at Trade Center Drive and an assisted living facility where the Schumann Commercial Park is on Empress and South Easy. Also the MPO advisory committee does a brochure similar to our Pelican Brief and on the front page there's a nice side bar article showing a portion of U.S. Route 1 in Sebastian. Mr. Mahoney asked about annexation and Ms. Bosworth mentioned a presentation to City Council for another PUD to come in. Ms. Bosworth added that Governor Bush has his interns looking into the annexation laws and statutes for updating. Mr. Blessing brought up issues that appear to be "out of whack" with the code. Ms. Bosworth was able to answer his questions and concerns, with many of them coming under Code Enforcement. ATTORNEY MATTERS: None VC Barrett adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 4/7/03 SBL) 4