HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-2007PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2007
Chairman Allocco called the meeting to order at 7:OOP.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Chmn. Allocco Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Cardinale Mr. Buchanan
Mr. Morrison Mr. Keough
Mr. Paul
EXCUSED: Mr. Simmons
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ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Linda Lohsl, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Allocco announced that item B on the agenda, the public hearing for a proposed
ordinance which deals with building height measurement, has been withdrawn as
requested by the city's legal counsel until further notice. Mr. Simmons is excused and
Mr. Morrison will be voting in his place and Mr. Buchanan will be voting for the vacant
seat. Our former chairman Richard Smith has passed away and he will be greatly
missed. Services are tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 4, 2007
MOTION by Keough/Cardinale to approve the minutes of January 4, 2007. Roll call was
taken and the minutes were approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
A. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING -SITE PLAN MODIFICATION -
SEBASTIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1405 LOUISIANA AVENUE -
PHASE ONE 1,200 SF THRIFT STORE 8~ PHASE TWO 2,206 SF
BUILDING ADDITION - PS (PUBLIC SERVICE) ZONING DISTRICT
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2007
Chmn. Allocco opened the hearing and swore in staff, applicant and anyone wishing to
speak. Ms. Bosworth detailed the application and reviewed the staff report. They would
like a letter from SJWMD that no additional storm water management would be required
for the site and another condition of approval is that the handicap space be moved
closer to the store's entrance, away from the loading bay. Aaron Bowles, MBV
Engineering, Vero Beach, requested the fire hydrant located in the parking lot by the
park be extended over 50 feet then the fire department's request could be met. Ms.
Bosworth and Mr. Bowles answered questions from the commission regarding traffic,
dumpster, and sanitary wastewater disposal.
Cindy Falco, 1309 Louisiana Avenue, Sebastian has traffic concerns and brought up
ownership issues of the road.
There was discussion regarding ownership of the road, rights-of-way and traffic. Mr.
Stringer suggested the hearing be continued in order for staff to look into this issue.
MOTION by Paul/Keough to continue the hearing for thirty (30) days to research the
road issue.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Keough yes Mr. Cardinale yes
Chmn. Allocco yes Mr. Mahoney yes
Mr. Morrison yes Mr. Buchanan yes
Mr. Paul yes
The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously.
Chmn. Allocco recognized John Oakes from the audience. Although he arrived late he
informed the commission about Mr. Smith's passing.
B. PUBLIC HEARING -RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL - LDC
AMENDMENT -ORDINANCE 0-07-04 -AMENDING THE CODE FOR
PROPERTIES EAST OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE TO RESTRICT
PLACEMENT OF FILL AND TO MEASURE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES
FROM THE ELEVATION AT FRONT BUILDING LINE.
This item was removed from the agenda.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Chmn. Allocco opened nominations for Board Elections. Mr. Mahoney nominated Mr.
Allocco for chairman. Mr. Keough nominated Mr. Paul for Vice-Chairman. Responding
to Chmn. Allocco, Mr. Stringer said they could just make a motion to accept the
nominations by acclimation. Mr. Keough made the motion.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
NONE
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
NONE
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2007
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
Mr. Stringer informed the commission that on the next City Council meeting agenda
would be first reading of the 100 Ft. buffer on the Sebastian River and adoption set for
February 14tH
There was general discussion about Louisiana Avenue and Cross Street and Mr. John
Blaga of the First Presbyterian Church said the most of the church's parishioners enter
the church from Cross Street.
Mr. Keough asked about future applications and Ms. Grohall gave a brief review of what
will be coming before the commission.
Chmn. Allocco adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. (1/19/07sb1)
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