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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07152004 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 2004 Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. AppRoVr~D APPROVED SUBJECT TO~ ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Faille Chmn. Smith Mr. Mahoney Mr. Paul Mr. AIIocco Mr. Seeley Mr. Keough EXCUSED: Mr. Oakes (a) Mr. Simmons (a) ALSO PRESENT: Tracy Hass, Director, Growth Management Department Jan King, Manager, Growth Management Department Susan Lorusso, Secretary Bill Hughes, School Board Representative Councilman Joseph Barczyk ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn Smith announced that Mr. Oakes and Mr. Simmons are excused. There will be a special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6/17/04 MOTION by Faille/Keough "1 make a motion we approve the minutes of 6/17/04." A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permits - Model Homes Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. and swore in all applicants and staff. 1. Pryor Homes, Inc., 819 Roseland Road (Lots 8 & 9, Block 138, Unit 4) New Model Home Permit PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2004 Mr. Eligha Pryor, 4646 30th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida presented the application and made himself available to answer questions. Ms. King said the home has received its certificate of occupancy and an additional parking lot inspection will be done. There was discussion by the commission regarding handicap access and Mr. Pr/or said he would work with staff to comply with handicap parking. Mr. AIIocco suggested the handicap parking sign be posted in the designated space. Mr. Paul requested this be considered for all the model home applications. Ms. King said staff recommends approval for a one- year period. MOTION by Paul/AIIocco "1 make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for a model for Pryor Homes at 819 Roseland Road." ROLL CALL: Mr. Keough yes Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Faille yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. AIIocco yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. Adams Homes of NW Florida, Inc., 1242 Barber Street (Lot 6, Block 306, Unit 10) New Model Home Permit Mr. Randy Syx, 1521 Barber Street, Sebastian, Florida, presented the application and was available to answer questions. He said the building permit has just been issued and construction should start soon. Ms. King said parking would be provided on the lot that the model home is located on and staff recommends approval for a one-year period. MOTION by Keough/Seeley "1 make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for a model for Adams Homes at 1242 Barber Street." ROLL CALL: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. Perugini Construction, Inc., 1827 Barber Street (Lot 7, Block 445, Unit 17) Model Home Permit Renewal Ms. King report that there have been no code violations or complaints with regard to this site and staff recommends approval for an additional one-year period. There was further discussion regarding handicap parking and Ms. King said a sign would be the best way to designate the parking space rather then painting the driveway. MOTION by AIIocco/Paul 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2004 "1 make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for a model home renewal for Perugini Construction at 1827 Barber Street." ROLL CALL: Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Faille yes The vote was 7-0, Motion carried. Tozzolo Brothers Construction Co., 1261 Barber Street (Lot 21, Block 272, Unit 10) Model Home Permit Renewal Ms. King there have been no complaints or code violations with this model home and staff recommends approval. The public hearings were closed at 7:22 p.m. MOTION by AIIocco/Keough "l make a motion that we approve the conditional use permit for a model home renewal for Tozzolo Brothers Construction at 1261 Barber Street." ROLL CALL: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing - Site Plan Review and Conditional Use - Alliance Realty Services, LLC - Publix at Shoppes of Sebastian - CR510/512 Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. and swore in the applicants, Mr. Jack Wilcox and Mr. George Chase of Alliance Realty Services, 405 Alyson Drive, Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Wilcox gave an overview of the project and stated that the landscaping was increased beyond what is required. Mr. Hass added that the project satisfies the Land Development Code and 512 Overlay District. The Publix portion of the plan is smaller and the retail portion is larger than the Publix currently at Barber Street and U.S. #1. Mr. Hass said a conditional use for this site would also have to be approved, as the project is over 20,000 square feet. Traffic flow and curb cuts were discussed and Mr. Wilcox explained that the existing gas station and this project would share curb cuts in accordance with Indian River County guidelines. The hearing closed at 7:45 p.m. MOTION by AIIocco/Seeley "1 make a motion that we approve the site plan for the Shoppes of Sebastian, Publix in particular." 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2004 ROLL CALL: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. MOTION by Keough/AIIocco "1 make a motion [that we approve] the conditional use permit for a commercial building over 20,000 square feet." ROLL CALL: Mr. Faille yes Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Seeley yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Request for Rezone (A-1 County to RS-10) and Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (C-3 County to LDR) for Annexation of 46 Acres West of Gardenia Street and Dolphin Avenue - Cypress Bend Subdivision Chmn Smith opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Mr. Earl Masteller, 2205 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida presented the application. He presented a plan that showed five more lots than the original proposal, bringing the total to 71 lots and a density of 1.54 units/acre. The average lot is 100' X 135'. The site will have a storm water management tract. The access is off Gardenia and this is a gated community. There was discussion regarding the proposed buffer between the lots and the St. Sebastian River. Mr. Hass added that the only issue before the commission is the land use and zone designation. He added that Gardenia Street would be widened by the developer to a two lane/two-way road. The following people spoke: Steve Harbor, 949 Potomack, asked about the emergency access road. Louise Kautenberg, 973 Oswego Ave., in favor of the development but concerned about traffic and drainage. George White, 981 Senaca Ave., asked if there would be a fence around the site and concerned about traffic. Richard Baker, 522 N. Blue Island Ln., wants to see a 200' buffer along the river. Frank Wagel, 8060 142nd St., asked about the setbacks along the river. Mr. Masteller responded to the comments from the public and added how helpful and efficient the Growth Management staff is considering the amount of work processed by such a small staff in comparison to other communities. The hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m. 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2004 MOTION by AIIocco/Paul "1 make a motion that we approve (recommendation to City Council) the conception for the Cypress Bend Subdivision." ROLL CALL: Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Faille yes The vote was 7-0, Motion carried. MOTION by AIIocco/Keough "1 make a motion that we approve (recommendation to City Council) the rezoning from A1 County to RS-10 (Cypress Bend Subdivision)." ROLL CALL: Mr. Keough yes Mr. Mahoney yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Faille yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith called for a recess at 8:35 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:47 p.m. and all commissioners were present. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council - Request for Rezoning and Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for (annexation of) 25 Acres West of Powerline Road - Cross Creek Addition Chmn Smith opened the hearing at 8:47 p.m. Mr. Bruce Moia, Mosby & Associates, 2455 14t~ Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida presented the application. He explained that this is a land locked piece of land to be added to the existing Cross Creek Subdivision. Mr. Hass added that the project would consist of half-acre lots to be added to the existing Cross Creek Subdivision. No one from the public spoke. The hearing was closed at 8:53 p.m. MOTION by AIIocco/Smith "1 make a motion that we approve (recommendation to City Council) the 25 acre addition of the Cross Creek Subdivision for the Land Use Change from R County to LDR." ROLL CALL: Mr. AIIocco yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Faille yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. MOTION by AIIocco/Keough 5 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 15, 2004 "1 make a motion that we approve (recommendation to City Council) Cross Creek Subdivision for rezoning from A1 County to RS-10." ROLL CALL: Mr. Faille yes Chmn Smith yes Mr. Mahoney yes Mr. Seeley yes Mr. AIIocco yes Mr. Keough yes Mr. Paul yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn Smith inquired on the status of Hurricane Harbor and Ms. King said they have been in the office and are working with staff. He also asked about the Sebastian Village project status. Mr. Hass said he believed they have all their building permits. Chmn Smith commented about the Davis Street Commerce Building not having the stucco on the exterior. Mr. Hass and Ms. King said they would not get a certificate of occupancy if they do not comply. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. AIIocco asked about the roof design of the new Remax Building as it projects over the sidewalk. Mr. Hass said that is one of the zero setback areas. Mr. Allocco agreed with Mr. Masteller's comments on the fine performance of the Growth Management Department with relation to its size. Mr. Keough agreed, as did other commissioners. Mr. Paul asked how could the application form be changed, as some of the questions asked are repetitive and ambiguous. Mr. AIIocco suggested Mr. Paul work up a draff. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Hass thanked the commission for their words of kindness and appreciation. He also thanked the board for being understanding with the shuffling of the special meeting date. Chmn Smith asked about the possibility of increasing the staff of the Growth Management Department. Mr. Hass complimented his staff on their teamwork and ability to process the workload and added that what the department really needs is a planner. Mr. Hass said the Community Redevelopment Board has been appointed by the City Council and Susan is secretary to that board and Jan is the CRA Coordinator. A'I-FORN EY MATTERS: NONE Chmn Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. (7/19/04 SBL) 6