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Home My WebLink About05062004 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 2004 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZON,NG COMM,SSION (BOARD) p [ ~ _~.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1~, APPROV~ D~P~I DATE~ APPROVED SU~JEC'T TO The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Faille Mr. Mahoney Mr. Seeley Mr. Cakes (a) Chmn. Smith Mr. Paul Mr. AIIocco Mr. Simmons (a) EXCUSED: Mr. Keough ALSO PRESENT: Bill Hughes, Indian River School District Representative Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician Susan Lorusso, Secretary Mayor Nathan McCollum was in attendance ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn Smith welcomed Mr. Lawrence Paul to the commission. He announced that Mr. Keough is excused and Mr. Simmons would be voting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4/15/04 MOTION by Faille/AIIocco "1 make a motion we approve the minutes of 4/15/04." A voice vote was taken. Motion carried, OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW - SECTION 54-2-7.5 -649 CARNIVAL TERRACE - 24' x 30' DETACHED GARAGE - WILLIAM & PAT HEINZ Mr. William Heinz. 649 Carnival Terrace, Sebastian, Florida presented his application. This garage will be used to house his older, classic 1985 Chevy pick-up truck. Ms. Bosworth added that the garage would closely match the house in design and color. The building permit would not be completed until Engineering approval for the second driveway is obtained. He meets setbacks and is not near the easements. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Mahoney asked why the garage doors face east/west and PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6, 2004 the driveway is north/south. Mr. Heinz responded that this would allow for airflow and there would be electricity to the garage for lights. Mr. Paul asked if the existing trees would remain and Mr. Heinz said they would remain and additional plantings would be installed. MOTION by Simmons/Faille "1 make a motion that we approve the 24' X 30' detached garage at 649 Carnival Terrace as listed." ROLL CALL: Chmn Smith yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Simmons (a) yes Mr. Faille yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0, Motion carried. B. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - NEW MODEL HOME PERMITS - MARONDA HOMES AT 891,901 AND 867 ROSELAND ROAD Chmn. Smith opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. and asked if a representative was present. Ms. Bosworth said it is the board's discretion if they wanted to wait to see if someone shows up late or table to the next meeting. Chmn Smith said they would move on with the agenda. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MODEL HOME RENEWAL - HOLIDAY BUILDERS - 1078 & 1080 BARBER STREET Ms. Bosworth reported that there have been no complaints, violations or problems at these model home sites for the four years they have been in existence. She explained that although the application noted one address, it is for both models on lots 1 and 2. Staff recommends approval. MOTION by AIIocco/Seeley "1 make a motion that we approve Holiday Builders model homes permit for another year at 1080 and 1078 Barber Street." ROLL CALL: Mr. Allocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Simmons (a) yes Mr. Faille yes Mr. Paul yes Chmn Smith yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MODEL HOME RENEWAL - MERCEDES HOMES - 1970 BARBER STREET Ms. Bosworth stated that there have not been any complaints, violations or problems at this site. The parking is on the lot next door. They have done a nice job on landscaping. Staff recommends approval. 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6, 2004 MOTION by AIIocco/Paul "1 make a motion we approve Mercedes Homes renewal of model home permit at 1970 Barber Street." ROLL CALL: Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Simmons (a) yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed. Chmn. Smith asked Ms. Bosworth what should be done regarding Maronda Homes and she suggested it be rescheduled to the next meeting and offered to answer questions from people who came out tonight. Ms. Linda Smith, 910 Roseland Road, Sebastian, Florida, wanted to make the commission aware of traffic problems the model homes have already created. People have parked on their front yard and also on the side street obstructing the line of sight for traffic. Ms. Bosworth reported that the parking is not finished and the model home permit is not released until a parking inspection is completed. It was suggested that "no parking" signs could be put up in front of the Smith's property. Mr. Mahoney asked about the notation on the application of a sales office. Ms. Bosworth explained they can go up to the binder part but it is not the office where contractors pick up checks. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: NONE MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Mahoney asked about Hurricane Harbor paving and landscape. Ms. Bosworth said they recently submitted a landscape plan. Mr. AIIocco asked if the Best Western started building again and Ms. Bosworth said they had. DIRECTOR MA'I-rERS: Ms. Bosworth explained ex-parte communications as driving by the site, get out and walk around the site, if you meet with a developer or applicant on any project, any correspondence you received at your home regarding a quasi-judicial application, and any internet communication. If you get an e-mail you can either bring us a printed copy or forward it to Susan or myself. City Clerk Maio is formalizing a policy and we will get a copy to the commission when it is completed. ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE Mayor McCollum addressed the commission. He responded to a letter from Chmn. Smith and stated that Planning and Zoning commissioners should be receiving updated copies of items that have gone before them and sent on to City Council. Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. (5107/o4 SBL) 3