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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2004
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
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ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
Mr. Faille
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Seeley (a)
Chmn. Smith
Mr. Keough (a)
Mr. AIIocco
EXCUSED:
Mr. Blessing
Mr. Svatik
ALSO PRESENT:
Tracy Hass, Growth Management Director
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Susan Lorusso, Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Blessing is absent and Mr. Seeley will be voting. Mr. Svatik is absent and Mr.
Keough will be voting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 12/18/03
MOTION by Keough/AIIocco
"1 make a motion we approve the minutes of 12/18/03."
A voice vote was taken. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
NONE
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN - J & S AVIATION
RELOCATION - SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6,400 S.F.
AIRPORT HANGAR BUILDING
Chmn. Smith opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and swore in Mr. Tracy Hass who
gave an overview of the new airport master plan. Currently there are two facilities, one at
the end of runway 9 and the other at the end of runway 27 which will have to be
relocated to accommodate the reactivation of the east/west runway 923. This application
includes the construction of a new 6,400 square foot hangar, aircraft parking apron,
parking, landscaping, drainage and all required site plan improvements. No one from
the public spoke. The hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2004
MOTION by Keough/Smith
"1 make a motion to accept the J & S relocation project, Sebastian Municipal Airport, as
stated."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Faille yes Chmn. Smith yes
Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Keough (a) yes Mr. Seeley (a) yes
The vote was 6-0. Motion carried.
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE & SITE
PLAN - SEBASTIAN VILLAGE RESORT LLC - 3 STORY/2 BUILDING
18-UNIT CONDO/HOTEL - 1623 INDIAN RIVER DRIVE
Chmn. Smith opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. and swore in Mr. Warren Dill,
attorney, Sebastian, Florida along with Norbert Kreyer and Ron Lowenthal, principles,
Robert Vick, architect, Ken Johnson, contractor, and Bruce Moia, engineer. Mr. Dill
detailed the property and proposed project. He described the management of the
condo/hotel system as being similar to time-shares. Mr. Vick explained how the suites
could be divided into individual hotel rooms or smaller units. The residential building on
the site, which has been turned into a small office, will remain and be improved to tie in
with the project. Mr. Hass added that the project complies with all requirements for the
commercial zone and riverfront district. Chmn Smith complimented the applicant on a
well-designed plan. There was discussion about the difference between permanent and
transient residency and Mr. Stringer commented that if they should decide to convert it to
condos they would have to add some land.
The following people spoke:
Lynn Stieglitz, 9871 Riverview Drive, Sebastian was sworn in and asked if the buildings
would be "Boca-slick" styling. Mr. Vick assured her they would not. Barbara Baran,
1031 Landsdowne Drive, Sebastian, stated she was in favor of the project.
Chmn. Smith closed the hearing at 7:54 p.m.
MOTION by Keough/AIIocco
"1 make a motion we approve the conditional use permit for Sebastian Village Resort
LLC as stated."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Faille yes Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Seeley (a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes
Chmn Smith yes Mr. Keough (a) yes
The vote was 6-0. Motion carried.
MOTION by Smith/Seeley
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2004
"1 make a motion we approve the site plan for Sebastian Village Resort at 1623 Indian
River Drive."
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Faille yes Mr. Seeley (a) yes
Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Keough (a) yes Mr. AIIocco yes
The vote was 6-0. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Chmn Smith inquired about the status of the roads at the airport and Mr. Hass said the
wetlands were an issue and they were ready to pour the curbing just before Christmas.
Chmn Smith also asked about the progress of the Best Western Hotel on U.S. 1 and Mr.
Hass said he also wondered about the progress and would check it out.
MEMBER MATTERS:
Election of Officers:
Mr. Mahoney nominated Andrew AIIocco for Chairman.
Mr. Keough nominated Richard Smith for Chairman.
The vote was 4 for Smith - 2 for AIIocco. Mr. Smith is Chairman.
Mr. Seeley nominated Andrew AIIocco for Vice-Chairman. There were no other
nominations. Mr. AIIocco is Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Mahoney opened discussion regarding the City Council meeting and comments
made about what direction proposed subdivisions and PUD's are to take. Mr. Stringer
said there wasn't a final consensus on the issues.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
NONE
NONE
Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
(1/16/04 SBL)
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