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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06202002 CITY OF SEBASTIAN /', PPROVE~ SUBJECT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSI~[=~.~2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING'~'' JUNE 20, 2002 Chairman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Faille(a) Mr. Mahoney Ms. Reichert Chmn. Barrett Mr. Rauth EXCUSED ABSENCE: VC Smith, Ms. Monier, Mr. Svatik, and Mr. Blessing (a) ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Dorri Bosworth, Secretary/Zoning Technician ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman Barrett congratulated Ms. Reichert on her recent appointment to a regular member position and welcomed Mr. Norman Blessing as the Commission's new alternate member, although he will be out of town for a few weeks. Mr. Faille wild be voting at this meeting. Chairman Barrett also circulated a Thank You card from Ann Brack. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (6/06/02) MOTION by ReichertJRauth I make a motion that we accept the minutes of June 6th, 2002. A voice vote was taken. 5 - 0, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. Accessory Structure Review - Section 54-2-7.5 - 549 Caravan Terrace - Charles Howard - 16' X 24' wood frame shed The contractor for the applicant, Mr. Gerald Botkin, 3275 13th Street, was present. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2002 Staff clarified a question regarding the height requirement on the shed by stating if it was placed behind the 20-foot setback line it couldn't be higher than 12 feet. Otherwise the shed could be built as tall as the house. Jan King verified with the contractor that the color of the shed would match the house and then stated staff recommended approval. Ms. Reichert discussed electrical plans for the structure and where it was going to be placed on the heavily wooded lot. Mr. Botkin stated it was going between the pines and they would not be removing any trees. MOTION by Reichert/Rauth I'll make the motion that we approve the 16' X 24' shed for Charles and Patricia Howard at 549 Caravan Terrace for approval. Roll call: Mr. Faille - yes Ms. Reichert - yes Chmn. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes Mr. Rauth - yes The vote was 5 - 0. Motion carried. B. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review - Major Modification - Anglers Inn - 805 Indian River Drive - Addition of Efficiency Units Chmn. Barrett opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Joe Graham, 805 Indian River Drive, applicant and property owner, was present. The Chairman swore in staff and the applicant. Mr. Graham explained his proposal of building a detached addition next to the Inn that will house 4 more transient units. Staff continued that it is an expansion of the existing use of the property. The original site plan approval several years back included upgrades to the existing building, the bait shop, and parking. Phase II was to have added 6 additional units but has now been modified to four. Architectural renderings comply with the riverfront theme and parking is being added to accommodate the expansion of use. The existing tree canopy is sufficient for landscaping standards. The location of the two-stow addition will be where there is an existing pole barn. The concrete slab will be used for the new structure, therefore, adding only 200 sq. feet of additional impervious surface area. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2002 Mrs. Reichert asked if the two large oak trees near the building were going to have to be trimmed. Mr. Graham felt only one large branch would be removed and that all the trees on the property would stay intact. Also, the boat storage area on the adjacent lot will be fenced from the addition, and ingress and egress for the Inn will be on Coolidge Street. Mrs. Reichert also questioned the "pedestrian friendly element" of the riverfront plan and inquired if Mr. Graham could add sidewalks along the side streets. Staff agreed with Mrs. Reichert but stated there were not any codes in place to require the applicant to construct sidewalks. Mr. Rauth asked about any drainage improvements planned between Cleveland and Coolidge Streets, and also about the building elevation facing Cleveland. Staff was not sure of the status of City's plans for drainage, and Mr. Graham referred to the architectural drawings for the building. Mr. Mahoney discussed his disagreement with the size of the new units in comparison with the minimum requirements of RM-8 zoning. Staff iterated that the units were reviewed as transient quarters and not as apartments. Mr. Mahoney stated he had problems with the concept of the Bed & Breakfast use in the riverrront. Mr. Barrett questioned the site plans being signed & sealed by the engineer. MOTION by Reichert/Rauth I will make a motion to approve the site plan once it is submitted with a seal for the addition to the Angler Inn Bed & Breakfast at 805 Indian River Drive. Roll call: Mr. Faille - yes Chron. Barrett - yes Mr. Mahoney - no Mr. Rauth - yes Ms. Reichert - yes The vote was 4 - t. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Land Development Code Text Amendment - Section 54-2-5.2.3(5) Secondary Front Yard Setbacks - RS-10 Zoning District Chmn. Barrett opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Staff reviewed the problem for contractors and homeowners trying to place a new home on certain corner lots and still meet required secondary front yard setbacks. Staff and City Council at a workshop agreed that a reduction of 5 feet (25 feet to 20 feet) on the secondary yard would accommodate the new standard floor plans of new homes. There was no public input and Mr. Barrett closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2002 Mrs. Reichert questioned if the out-jutting of the house could be diguised with landscaping or would that obstruct visibility on a corner?. Staff stated that was one reason why only a 5-foot reduction was agreed on. Mr. Rauth had concerns that the reduction in the setback would make it harder to grade and achieve the proper front and side swales for drainage, becoming a sharper run-off. MOTION by Mahoney/Reichert I'll make a recommendation to City Council that they accept the zoning text amendment for secondary front yard setbacks on corner lots. Rolm calm: Mr. Faille - yes Mr. Rauth - no Mr. Barrett - yes Ms. Reichert - yes Mr. Mahoney - yes The vote was 4- 1. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chron. Barrett discussed the extension to the telecommunication tower moratorium with Mr. Stringer, and suggested scheduling a joint workshop with City Council, possibly having Mr. Svatik give his presentation. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney commented on the rain and drainage in the Southwest corner of the Highlands. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Tracy Hass updated the Commission on the situation regarding the parapet wall at Sebastian Retail Shoppes on U.S. #1 and the conditional certificate of occupancy agreement. The developer has requested a waiver from the requirement, which will be brought before the board at the next meeting. ATTORNEY MATTERS: None. Chron. Barrett adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M. (7/10/02 DB)