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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2008
Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was said by all.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mr. Paul Mr. Simmons
Mr. Dodd Mr. Blais
Mr. Hepler Mr. Neuberger
Mr. Buchanan Mr. Cardinale
EXCUSED: Mr. Srinivasan
ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Robert Ginsburg, Interim City Attorney
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Chmn. Paul announced that Mr. Srinivasan is excused and Mr. Hepler will be voting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 11/06/08
MOTION by Dodd/Cardinale to approve the P&Z meeting minutes of 11/06/08.
Motion was approved unanimously on roll call.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING -RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL -LAND USE
AMENDMENT & REZONING (FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION) -PARCELS
LOCATED SOUTH OF VICKERS ROAD AND WEST OF US HIGHWAY #1,
ADJACENT TO BREEZY VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK -REQUEST FOR
IND (INDUSTRIAL) ZONING
Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and asked for staff comments. Ms. King reviewed the
staff report. She explained that the original request was for six parcels however, three
had to be removed from the request as they are not contiguous to our city limits. The
total acreage for the three parcels is 5.9 acres. Ms. King noted an error on page 3 of the
staff report on the adjacent property to the north it is noted as commercial general but in
actually is industrial. Staff recommends approval of their request for an industrial land
use and zoning designation.
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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Mr. Dodd asked about a paved driveway towards the back of the parcel. Ms. King
deferred to the applicant. Geoffrey Barkett of Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, Vero Beach,
addressed the commission. He said it is an old driveway to the existing mini-storage
and not aright-of-way. There was discussion about what use would be allowed and
done with the industrial designation. Mr. Neuberger visited the site and was concerned
about the condition of vehicles stored on it. Mr. Hepler was concerned about the
residential zone near the site. Mr. Cardinale asked about the Liberty Park subdivision in
relation to this site. Mr. Simmons asked if the zoning request was an all or none issue
for industrial. Ms. Grohall explained that staff recommends industrial for the three
parcels that are contiguous to the existing industrial. Mr. Barkett said all three. Mr. Blais
continued with the question and asked Mr. Ginsburg if the zone designation is for all
three or each one. Mr. Ginsburg said it would be at the commission's discretion.
The following people spoke:
Beverly O'Neil, 9790 61St Place, Breezy Village Mobile Home Subdivision, concerned
about having an industrial zone next to their residential site.
Mr. Simmons asked why the applicant did not just try to rezone within the county. Mr.
John Malik, 2190 47th Terrace, Vero Beach, property owner, said he had discussed this
with the county two and a half years ago and at the time they were willing to change the
zoning but couldn't because of the commercial node in the general area wasn't used up
enough. They, the county, suggested he approach the City of Sebastian.
Tim Snarey, 9775 61St Way, Breezy Village, wanted an explanation of how a street is
considered to be contiguous. Ms. Grohall said roads are considered contiguous
between parcels.
Mr. Dodd and Mr. Blais were concerned about the possibility of other industrial uses that
could be put on these parcels if annexed. Mr. Buchanan asked if this was not annexed
and rezoned what would the zone be. Ms. King said it is currently multi-family in the
county however, that poses a problem due to its very close proximity to the railroad
tracks. Mr. Hepler asked if a deed restriction or caveat could be placed on the property
so it would only be used as a storage facility as stated by the property owner. Mr.
Ginsburg said that would be accomplished by a voluntary covenant coming from the
property owner that would restrict his use of the property.
MOTION by Hepler/Simmons to approve staff recommendation subject to an appropriate
covenant running with the land that restricts it to the storage uses described by the
applicant as noted in the staff report.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Blais no
Mr. Paul yes
Mr. Simmons yes
Mr. Buchanan yes
Mr. Dodd no
Mr. Cardinale yes
Mr. Hepler yes
The vote was 5-2. Motion passed.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
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Chmn. Paul welcomed Mr. Blais back on the board and wished everyone a happy
holiday.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Holiday greetings were expressed.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
NONE
ATTORNEY MATTERS:
NONE
Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. (12/05/08 sbl)
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