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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07172008 PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN 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: ~C C_ .0 ~C y ~ •G ~ ~~ t~ .~ ~ .9.. ~ ~~ N 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 yes '~7 ~o F,~;~ a c O NEW BUSINESS: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2008 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 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2008 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: 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2008 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) 4