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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06182009 PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2009 Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said by all. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Dodd Mr. Hepler Mr. Srinivasan Mr. Paul Mr. Neuberger EXCUSED: Mr. Buchanan Mr. Blais Mr. Simmons ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Cirector Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney AI Minner, City Manager Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: G ~~ ~~ C .~ m .~ ~ C •- ~ ~ ~ H a. ~ C .~. ~ .C ~ ~ ,Q~ oo~ ~ ~ c X13 N `' a in Chmn. Paul announced that Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Blais and Mr. Simmons are excused and Mr. Hepler and Mr. Neuberger will be voting. He added that Mr. Cardinale will join the meeting when he is done with the Budget Review Committee meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 5/21/2009 LPA Meeting of 5/21/2009 MOTION by Neuberger/Srinivasan to approve the P&Z meeting minutes of 5/21/09 and LPA meeting minutes of 5/21/09. Motion was approved on roll call. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: A. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW 772 Kroegel Ave. - 20' X 30' Detached Garage -Russell Virgin Mr. Virgin presented his application and said the garage would be used to store his boat. Ms. Bosworth reviewed the staff report and said a revised plan had been delivered to the office which reduced the side setback to 10 feet. There were no questions or comments from the commission. .~. a _c O PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2009 (Mr. Cardinale arrived and took his seat.) MOTION by Dodd/Neuberger to approve the accessory structure for Russell Virgin at 772 Kroegel Avenue. ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Neuberger yes Mr. Cardinale yes Mr. Srinivasan yes The vote was 6-0. Motion passed. 2. 773 Jordan Ave. - 24' X 30' Detached Garage -Fred Maio Mr. Maio presented his application and explained the layout of his property. Ms. Bosworth added that the garage would match in color to the main house and there would be no auxiliary driveway. There were no questions or comments from the commission. MOTION by Paul/Dodd to approve the accessory structure for Fred Maio at 773 Jordan Avenue. ROLL CALL: Mr. Neuberger yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Cardinale yes Mr. Srinivasan yes The vote was 6-0. Motion passed. B. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL --- REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS GREATER THAN $50,000 - 6 YEAR SCHEDULE FY 2009/10 THRU FY 2014/15 Mr. Minner gave a PowerPoint presentation depicting projects within the city that are completed, currently in progress and to be scheduled in the future. He explained the areas of income the city receives and how projects are funded. Mr. Dodd commented on the CR 512 triangle and the city's compound as it is a primary focal point of the city's entrance. Mr. Hepler talked about bringing green industry to the city. Mr. Cardinale agreed with looking into hybrid cars and bringing in green industry and asked about the future of the CRA fund. Mr. Minner said city council did not want to disband the fund. Mr. Srinivasan asked if special revenues could be used for operating expenses and Mr. Minner explained they could when the special revenues allow us to do so. He gave an example with the gas tax, which has an allowance to be used for roads or maintenance repairs. Mr. Neuberger commented on the changes that have occurred over the years in the city. Mr. Paul agreed with the comments on the CR 512 triangle and the need to improve that corridor. He also asked about the Barber Street project. Mr. Minner reassured the commission that Barber Street is scheduled for resurfacing and in some areas repair of the base material and there are no plans to widen that street. MOTION by Paul/Dodd to recommend city council adopt the Program and Capital Outlay Items Greater than $50,000, 6 year 2009-10 through 2014/15, as presented by City Manager AI Minner, Capital Improvement schedule fiscal year 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2009 ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Cardinale yes Mr. Neuberger yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Dodd yes The vote was 6-0. Motion passes unanimously. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Mr. Paul asked who is responsible to take care of the dip in the road at the intersection of US Hwy. 1 and Main Street. He also offered his congratulations to Deputy Chief Michelle Morris on her promotion to Chief and wished her good luck. MEMBERS MATTERS: NONE DIRECTOR MATTERS: Ms. Grohall reminded the commission members that the 401 financial disclosure forms are due July 15t to the Supervisor of Elections. Also, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Main Street project will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 9:00 A.M. ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. (6/19/09 sbl) 3 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2009 SPECIFIC ISSUES RAISED BY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ON THE CIP PRESENTATION - CR 512 Triangle - Moving the compound and preparing the land to be sold - Remove overhead power lines along Barber Street as well as U.S 1 and Indian River Drive - Street repairs - Hybrid or electric cars for non-critical use - Economic development -bringing in more business, especially green industry - Will the new golf course club house attract people to Sebastian - New cart barn at the golf course - Utilize poinciana trees for their fast growth to buffer the compound - Road resurfacing - The city manufacture solar panels for own use and possible sale - Traffic control in relation to speed - Potential drug activity where young people gather - Cav-cor property - Stay focused on property west of the railroad tracks - The commission was in agreement with the CIP proposals as presented 4