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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09182008 PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ~C ~ 'C .y a ~ ~ O ~ ~. a. ~ ~U •~ ~ C ~~ C ~ ~ USN ~~ The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Paul Mr. Buchanan Mr. Srinivasan Mr. Simmons Mr. Neuberger Mr. Dodd Mr. Hepler Mr. Blais EXCUSED: Mr. Cardinale ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician Rich Stringer, City Attorney Laura Barr, Recording Secretary Lenora Quimby, School Board ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Paul noted that Mr. Cardinale is excused. He,welcomed Laura Barr, the new recording secretary and Mr. Chuck Neuberger to the commission as an alternate member. Mr. Hepler will be voting tonight. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 7/17/08 MOTION by Dodd/Buchanan to approve the minutes of 7/17/08. A voice vote was taken and the minutes were approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEWS -SECTION 54-2-7.5: 1. 1682 WHITMORE ST - 24'x30' (720 SF) DETACHED CARPORT - ANDREW GREEN 2. 1062 CROQUET/PERSIAN LN - 24'x24' DETACHED GARAGE - GESTEWITZ/CARPENITO Q v Andrew Green presented the application and stated that the carport would be similar in construction as his house. The carport will be used to house his boat and jet ski. Ms. Bosworth reviewed her report and said staff recommends approval. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 MOTION by Simmons/Neuberger to approve the accessory structure for Andrew Green at 1682 Whitmore Street. ROLL CALL: Mr Mr Mr Mr Paul yes Buchanan yes Dodd yes Hepler yes Mr. Blais yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Srinivasan yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Denise Fortner, Mr. Gestewitz's partner and friend, was representing him and Ms. Carpenito. Ms. Bosworth explained that the adjoining lots are front and back not side by side. The vacant lot was not having any fill placed on it for construction of the garage, and based on elevations reported on the survey, the garage would still be approximately 2 feet higher than the residence, but the two structures were 65 to 70 feet apart. She said Ms. Carpenito submitted a letter stating that the unpermitted accessory structures on the lot will be removed after the garage is built. Mr. Dodd asked if there would be any drainage issues from the lots to the left and right of the garage. Ms. Bosworth said the engineering department must review the auxiliary driveway and if there were a drainage issue they would address it at~that time. Ms. Fortner added that the garage would be used to store Mr. Gestewitz's boats, jet ski and antique car. MOTION by Paul/Srinivasan to approve the accessory detached garage at 1062 Croquet Lane. ROLL CALL: Mr. Blais no Mr. Paul yes Mr. Simmons no Mr. Buchanan yes The vote was 5-2. Motion passed. Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Srinivasan yes QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS -MODEL HOME RENEWALS: 1. 1349 Barber St. -Adams Homes of NW Florida, Inc. 2. 451 Briarcliff Cir., Ashbury Sub. -Adams Homes of NW Florida, Inc 3. 100 Carlisle Way, Sebastian Crossings - Burgoon Berger Const. Chmn. Paul opened the public hearings and swore in anyone that would be speaking. Ms. Bosworth offered to give her reports on all three renewals. She detailed the parking requirements and noted that each of these model homes have met all the codes and have not had any violations or complaints in the past year. MOTION by Buchanan/Dodd to approve 1349 Barber Street. ROLL CALL: Mr. Buchanan yes Mr. Blais yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Dodd yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 MOTION by Simmons/Hepler to approve 451 Briarcliff Circle. ROLL CALL: Mr. Buchanan yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Blais yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION by Blais/Hepler to approve 100 Carlisle Way. ROLL CALL: Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Blais yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Buchanan yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING -SITE PLAN -SEMBLER PROPERTY - 600 SF FISHERMAN'S CHAPEL, 5100 SF REESTAURANT & RETAIL - 1527 AND 1528 INDIAN RIVER DRIVE - SEMBLER 8~ SEMBLER INC. - COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (CWR) ZONING DISTRICT Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and swore in all people to speak. Joe Schulke, Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard presented the application. This is atwo-phased project. He described the chapel use and the retail/restaurant. He added that the site has two main access points, Indian River Drive and U.S. Highway #1. Ms. King added they meet the parking requirements for all intended uses. She said the landscape plan is conceptual and a final plant selection must be submitted to the Growth Management Director prior to planting. The commission inquired about DOT approvals and Mr. Schulke said staff has a copy of their letter from DOT and added that they will run the electric underground from US 1 to the site and the chapel. Ms. Grohall answered a question about the chapel having an impact on existing and future restaurants and/or bars serving alcohol by reading from the Code of Ordinances, Section 10-1 (a) and (c). She explained that the chapel is under the one half acre threshold and is not a single use as the aquaculture will continue its operation. Mr. Hepler inquired about the competitive nature of the business and Mr. Stringer explained that is not part of a site plan review. No one spoke in favor or opposition. MOTION by Simmons/Hepler to approve the phased site plan for a chapel, restaurant and retail at 1527 1528 Indian River Drive. ROLL CALL: Mr. Buchanan Mr. Dodd Mr. Simmons Mr. Srinivasan The vote was 6-1. Motion passed. yes Mr. Paul yes yes Mr. Blais yes yes Mr. Hepler no yes 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING -SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE - 9707 RETAIL CENTER -BANK WITH DRIVE-THRU LANES, 19500 SF RETAIL AND 7 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS - 9707 US HIGHWAY #1 - VERO MINI STORAGE, LLC -COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT Chmn. Paul noted he spoke with one of the residents of the cottages currently at the site and asked if there were any other ex parte communication. He opened the hearing and swore in all people to speak. Bruce Moia, MBV Engineering, Melbourne, FL, represented the applicant and presented the proposal. This project is just to the north of Publix and has obtained their FDOT, St. John's and FDEP permits. Ms. King added this is a mixed use site which will have a bank, retail space and apartments on the second floor. She gave the commissioners color renderings of the project. They are providing an interconnection to the property south of the site. An updated environmental study has been submitted. Ms. King answered Mr. Dodd's question about the landscape plan particularly the number of trees to be preserved and new trees. With regard to the potential of a division of lot, Ms. King said the project would have to obtain subdivision approval if they want to break off each building as a separate lot. Chmn. Paul asked about the residents and the timeframe they have to vacate. Mr. Charlie Block, owner, explained that they have been working on the project for 18 months and have been moving people from the cottages in the front as the bank will be the first building constructed. No one from the public spoke. MOTION by DoddlSrinivasan to approve the site plan for 9707 Retail Center with the staff's conditions, however condition #1 read, authorize by Growth Management Director fcr the landscaping plan instead of being brought back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Buchanan yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Blais yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Hepler yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. King reviewed the general conditions for a conditional use permit for a business with drive-through facilities and the application meets all the requirements. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Srinivasan asked about noise abatement and Ms. King said they meet that condition and it did not appear that there would be any noise affecting any nearby residential area. MOTION by Dodd/Simmons to approve the conditional use permit for 9707 Retail Center. ROLL CALL: Mr. Blais yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Buchanan yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Srinivasan yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed unanimously. CHAIRMAN MATTE 4 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 Chmn. Paul asked if there were someone that could check the code books to see if they are up to date. Ms. Bosworth said she and Jeanette Williams could do that for any commissioner. He also asked about the work being done on Barber Street and Ms. Grohall said it was the pedestrian bridge which is part of the Safe ways to School issue. Mr. Stringer added the city has a contract to do three pedestrian bridges, one near Hardee Park, on Barber at Concha and Joy Haven, and one at Periwinkle. He also asked about the old Hurricane Harbor facility and the retention area at Periwinkle. PJIs. Grohall said the original owner of Hurricane Harbor has been looking for a tenant and she believed the retention park area is open. MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Srinivasan apologized to the board for his behavior at last meeting. He also gave an apology to the Growth Management staff, City Manager and City Attorney. Mr. Buchanan noted that the city garage on CR512 does not have landscaping as the other buildings along that roadway. Mr. Hepler commented on the poor condition of Barber Street. Mr. Neuberger commented on the difficulty of hearing speakers and Ms. Grohall and Mr. Stringer explained that the acoustics seem to be in reverse in the rcom. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Ms. Grohall welcomed Mr. Neuberger to his first Planning and Zoning meeting. She mentioned that comprehensive plan amendments will be done on October 16th. They will be reviewed the housing, transportation, capital improvements plan as well as the future land use map and element. ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. (G9/22/08 sb/) 5