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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 2008
Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mr. Paul Mr. Cardinale
Mr. Dodd Mr. Srinivasan
Mr. Hepler
EXCUSED: Messrs. Buchanan; Simmons and Blais
ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Joe Griffin, Airport Manager
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, mooning Technician
Linda Lohsl, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Chmn. Paul noted that Mr. Simmons, Mr. Blais and Mr. Buchanan are excused. He
welcomed Greg Hepler to the commission as an alternate member. Mr. Hepler will be
voting tonight.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of 6/19/08
MOTION by Dodd/Cardinale to approve the minutes of 6/19/08. Mr. Srinivasan
commented he wanted more discussion noted in the minutes. Chmn. Paul responded
that the minutes are a general record of the meeting and anyone has the opportunity if
they choose to get a video of the meeting. Ms. Grohall said that data is available in the
Growth Management office for anyone to review. Ms. Bosworth suggested that she
could obtain from the City Clerk's office guidelines for board secretaries regarding the
minutes.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul
Mr. Cardinale
Mr. Hepler
The vote was 4-1. Motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
yes Mr. Dodd yes
yes Mr. Srinivasan no
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NEW BUSINESS:
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QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY - DUNKIN DONUTS -
9490 90T" AVENUE (SHARKMART MOBIL GAS STATION)
Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and asked for ex parte communication. None were
reported. Chmn. Paul swore in all people to speak. Mr. Daniel Figueiredo, franchisee of
Indian River County for Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins restaurants, presented the
application. He explained they would like to open a new facility at the Sharkmart, which
has been at the same location since 1996. It was originally approved for a restaurant
with drive-through service; however since that was never done a car wash drive-through
was constructed. The car wash is now closed and the application is for a restaurant with
drive-through. There would not be any structural changes to the building.
Ms. Bosworth added that the original site was developed through the county but in 2003
was annexed into the city. She reviewed the parking requirements against our code and
it meets the city's parking requirements. As the car wash has been non-operational for
more than 180 days the use expired. The conditional use permit must now be re-
approved for the facility. She also noted that the site is within the overlay district and
must conform to all codes and requirements. Staff recommends approval with the
conditions noted in the staff report.
The Commission discussed traffic concerns, potential for storage, and height
requirements.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
MOTION by Dodd/Cardinale to approve the conditional use permit for Dunkin Donuts
with the conditions listed in the staff report and include item C which is that the storage
restrictions wi!I apply to the inside drive-through area and no outside storage.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Hepler yes
Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Cardinale yes
The vote was 5-0. Motion passed unanimously.
QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN MODIFICATION -
SEBASTIAN AIRPORT STORAGE - 25 AIRPORT DRIVE WEST -PHASING
THE SITE PLAN AND CHANGE OF USE FROM WATCHMAN'S QUARTERS
TO SPECIALTY RETAIL
Chmn. Paul opened the public hearing and asked for ex parte communications. Mr.
Cardinale said he visited the site with Mr. Philipson and Roseland resident, Jackie
James. Chmn. Paul then swore in all who would speak. Mr. Todd Smith, engineer of
record, presented the application. The size of the structure would not change but there
would be a change to some door and window openings and locations. To date three of
the mini-storage buildings have been constructed as well as the office. The applicant is
requesting a specific phase be assigned to each of the remaining five mini-storage
buildings. The reasoning for this is so each of the individual buildings may obtain a
certificate of occupancy when completed. Another modification request is to add an
additional piece of equipment on the hose wash area, which was approved in 2005. The
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original approval was for a hose only and they now request a 14-foot high frame for
water to be fed from a higher elevation. Also, the applicant is requesting for additional
outdoor vehicle storage at the northern half of the site.
Ms. King noted this is a modification of an existing approved site plan. It is a very large
site with numerous functions. The specialty retail will be for a kayak rental business.
Growth Management asked the applicant to remove any use they were not ready to
commit to, such as the landscape material storage area.
Ms. King explained the landscape code and how tree credits are calculated. There was
discussion regarding kayak demonstration and Mr. Mike Beck, the proprietor of the
business, explained what the demonstration and instruction area would involve. There
was discussion regarding an appeal made by neighbors of the 2005 site plan and the
withdrawal of said appeal.
The following people spoke:
Mr. Joe Griffin, Airport Director, offered his support of the modification to this site plan.
Kristen Beck, Kayak Etc., said the hours of operation would be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mr.
Srinivasan asked Ms. Beck if the other location of her business ever had code
enforcement problems. When she said they had some signage issues and when it was
brought to their attention they complied, Mr. Srinivasan pursued the possibility of the
business violating our codes.
Steve Philipson, property owner, has a letter from a representative of the property
owners in Roseland in favor of the 2005 compromise and also acknowledged city staff
on their hard work and diligence to assist with this application.
Holly Dill, Roseland resident, stated she is not opposed to Kayak Etc. at the location;
however she was concerned about the discrepancies with the landscape plan from the
original approved plan to the modified plan. This opened extensive discussion about the
original landscape plan and the modified plan. Mr. Srinivasan had an issue that he did
not have the 2005 approved plan to compare to this submission and Ms. Grohall said if
this plan is approved it would supersede any previous landscape plan. She added the
2005 plan is in the Growth Management office for review at any time.
MOTION by Dodd/Paul to approve the modifications to the June 15, 2005 site plan for
Sebastian Airport Storage as submitted.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Hepler yes
Mr. Cardinale yes
Mr. Paul yes
Mr. Srinivasan yes
The vote was 5-0. Motion passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
NONE
MEMBERS MATTERS:
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Mr. Hepler commented that as this is his first meeting he would have liked to have seen
the 2005 plan to compare the modifications to the originally approved plan. Mr.
Cardinale suggested having the airport director give a presentation on what is at the
airport and where he would like to see it progress in the future. Mr. Srinivasan
complimented Ms. King and Ms. Bosworth, stating how helpful they are in answering his
questions and helping him understand the process and applications. He commented on
the Indian River/Main Street project and how he had comments he wanted to submit and
was told to send them to the City Manager's office; however, he said the City Manager
had not contacted him since they were sent. Mr. Srinivasan also took exception to the
way City Attorney Mr. Stringer presented the Planning and Zoning Commission's
comments regarding the Flagship Marina parking and electrifying regulations. Mr.
Srinivasan questioned Ms. Grohall about information he requested and Mr. Paul
suggested they speak on a one-on-one basis.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
Ms. Grohall welcomed Chmn. Paul back, also welcomed the new members and
extended an invitation to come into the office and learn more about the code
enforcement process or anything else the office covers. Ms. Grohall also informed
Chmn. Paul about the reduction in speed on Barber Street as being part of the new
requirement for school zones. The new requirement has what is called a deceleration
zone to slow traffic down before coming into the school zone. She also noted at the U.S.
1 and Jackson Street intersection, FDOT lengthened the northbound left turn lane so
more cars are able to queue up, keeping the flow of traffic consistent.
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
NONE
Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. (07/21/08 sbl)
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