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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:
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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.
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(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
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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)
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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
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