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CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING t1l~ .
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 . --;)::.HJ"'RMi\
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Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00P.M. APPROVEQo!'" OATE~/5-{)5
APPROVED SUBJECT TO
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mr. Paul
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Allocco
Chmn. Smith
Mr. Celli
Mr. Oakes (a)
EXCUSED: Mr. Simmons (a)
Mr. Faille
Mr. Keough
Mr. Hughes, School Board Representative
ALSO PRESENT: Gary Ament, Growth Management Director
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
AI Minner, City Manager
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Linda Loshl, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Smith announced Mr. Faille, Mr. Keough and Mr. Simmons have excused
absences tonight and Mr. Oakes will be voting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Chmn. Smith asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions to the minutes.
Hearing none, he called for a voice vote. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Chmn. Smith announced that new business would be moved up on the agenda. He
asked Mr. Minner to make his presentation first. Mr. Minner introduced Mr. Gary Ament,
the new Growth Management Director. Mr. Ament stated he is looking forward to
working with the commission, staff and community.
NEW BUSINESS:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW - 1019 LANDSDOWNE DRIVE - 30' X
33' DETACHED GARAGE - LEWIS & DENISE ARNOLD
Ms. Arnold stated they wanted to build a garage. Ms. King added the garage is over 500
sq. ft., will be built on a second lot, they have the unity of title in place, there will be
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landscape requirements, elevations will match the design and color of the house, an
application for the auxiliary driveway has been submitted, it meets setback requirements
and code and staff recommends approval. The applicant said the garage would be used
for storage.
MOTION by Oakes/Paul to approve the 30' X 33' Detached Garage for Lewis & Denise
Arnold at 1019 Landsdown Drive.
ROLL CALL: Chmn. Smith
Mr. Celli
Mr. Allocco
yes
yes
yes
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Paul
Mr. Oakes
yes
yes
yes
The vote was 6-0. Motion passed unanimously.
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - NEW
MODEL HOME - MARANDA HOMES, INC. - 183 STONY POINT DRIVE -
SEBASTIAN RIVER LANDINGS
Chmn. Smith swore in the applicant and staff. Mr. Rich Brown, Division Manager for
Maranda Homes presented their application. Ms. King added that a certificate of
occupancy has been issued but prior to the issuance of a model home permit the
parking will be inspected. Mr. Oakes stated for the record that he works for MFC
Mortgage, which is a subsidiary owned by Maranda Homes and he is recusing himself
from the vote.
MOTION by Allocco/Celli to approve the conditional use permit for a new model home
for Maranda Homes, Inc., 183 Stony Point Drive, Sebastian River Landings.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Allocco
Mr. Paul
yes
yes
yes
Chmn. Smith
Mr. Celli
yes
yes
The vote was 5-0. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL -
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT - ARTICLE XIV, TREE
PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING - ORDINANACE 0-05-18
Mr. Stringer handed out copies of the legislative format to show the changes made and
stated legal disclaimers. The residential section is the one that has been rewritten. He
explained his process of condensing and rewriting this article. He explained his analysis
of tree removal. There was mention about gopher tortoise relocation and Mr. Stringer
explained that he kept the intent if tortoise is found during tree inspection, proper permits
for relocation must be obtained. He removed the sections about inspecting and
processing for tortoises, as that could be put into a separate section. Wherever a
specific department or manager is mentioned he changed it to read City Manager or his
designee. The other significant change is the Tree and Landscape Advisory Board
section does not belong in the Land Development Code because it does not regulate the
use of land. Mr. Stringer moved this to the section of the regular code that deals with all
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other boards. He explained how the tree replacement of 1:1 would not stand up in court.
There was discussion regarding historic trees and correcting the paragraph pertaining to
sable palms. Mr. Stringer suggested adding the phrase, "to meet the minimum tree
requirements for new construction" instead of "replace at a 1: 1 basis" for sable palms.
Following discussion it was agreed to develop language for section14.9 with regard to
xeriscaping.
MOTION by Paul/Celli to recommend for approval Article XIV, Tree Protection and
Landscaping, Ordinance 0-05-18 with the change to sable palms requirement for new
construction and to develop language and proper verbiage for xeriscaping.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Allocco
Mr. Celli
Mr. Oakes
yes
yes
yes
Chmn. Smith
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Paul
yes
yes
yes
The vote was 6-0. Motion passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
MEMBER MATTERS:
NONE
Mr. Allocco inquired about the status of Scratch and Dent World in Chessar's Gap. Ms.
King reported that she met with the painting contractor and they are still negotiating with
them to comply with our code. There was discussion about the tented carports being
erected on residential properties. Mr. Stringer explained if it is less than 200 square feet
it doesn't do accessory structure review. However, the rule is if they permanent affix it
then they would have to meet the wind loads, which they cannot do.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
NONE
ATTORNEY'S MATTERS:
Mr. Stringer reported on a packet he received from the county attorney's office regarding
changing the urban service line by referendum and within the main thrust of their
research was whether or not in doing this they could preempt our planning and zoning
authority over any lands that we annex.
Chmn. Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
(9/02/05 sbl)
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