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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 2009 ~ C
Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. C •~
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The pledge of allegiance was said by all.
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PRESENT: Mr. Dodd Mr. Cardinale C
Mr. Srinivasan Mr. Paul ~ ~
Mr. Neuberger f:.
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EXCUSED: Mr. Buchanan ~
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Mr. Simmons ~ N ~ ¢°'~
Mr. Hepler
ALSO PRESENT: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chmn. Paul announced that Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Blais, Mr. Hepler and Mr. Simmons are
excused and Mr. Neuberger will be voting. He also noted that Mr. McCain, the School
Board Representative, would not be in attendance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 6/18/2009
MOTION by Cardinale/Neuberger to approve the P&Z meeting minutes of 6/18/09.
Motion was approved on roll call.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
A. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING-SITE PLAN (CHANGE OF
USE)-JOHN R. AND NANCY A. LAVISKA-BEUGNOT
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE-1068 MAIN ST-1,083 SF RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE TO BE CONVERTED INTO A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND
STORMWATER-CURRENT ZONING IS CG (COMMERCIAL
GENERAL) AND LAND USE IS CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
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Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and asked for ex parte communication; there were
none. He then swore in everyone that would be speaking.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2009
Mr. Todd Smith, P.E., 121 Hinchman Avenue, Sebastian, FL presented the application.
The project is to convert the residence into a professional office. The building is within
the historic district and the structure will remain as is with landscaping, fencing and
electrical upgrades being done. It will be ADA handicap accessible. Ms. Bosworth
added they have to provide five parking spaces and because of this they are adding a
small stormwater pond. They will install a buffer between the site and the residential
property to the south. As Cross Street does not meet the requirements for two-way
traffic, the applicant will be adding four feet of pavement and as other commercial
properties on the street convert they will also add the same. Staff recommends approval
with no conditions.
No one spoke in favor or opposition however; Ms. Bosworth noted a letter was received
from Helen Hyde and her sons Philip and Robert at 1049 Palmetto Avenue. She was in
favor of the project but had current concerns that were code enforcement related and
Ms. Bosworth forwarded the letter to code enforcement.
The commissioners discussed the buffer and traffic concerns. Mr. Smith said the
applicant would be installing vinyl strips in the chain link fence as well as landscape.
The use will not impact traffic on Main or Cross streets.
MOTION by Dodd/Srinivasan to approve the site plan, change of use, for 1068 Main
Street from a single family residence to a professional office.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes
Mr. Neuberger yes
Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Srinivasan yes
Mr. Cardinale yes
The vote was 5-0. Motion passed.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Mr. Paul was still concerned about the dip in the road at U.S. 1 and Main Street. Mr.
Neuberger heard that it is the location for a future manhole. He also asked about a large
structure at a house on Schumann Drive.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mr. Dodd complimented the Main Street project but questioned how long the contractor's
sign would be allowed to remain at the site. Ms. Grohall said she would ask them to
remove it now that the ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
Ms. Grohall asked the commissioners if the meeting date in August could be the 13tH
only and cancel the two for the 6th and 20th. After polling the commission, Chmn. Paul
said August 13~' would be the best date.
ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE
Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
(7/17/09 sbl)
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