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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11192009 LPA MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY (PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said by all. ROLL CALL: ANNOUNCEMENTS: PRESENT: Mr. Dodd Mr. Paul Mr. Hepler OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: EXCUSED: Mr. Buchanan Mr. Neuberger ALSO PRESENT: Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and asked for staff presentation. J Mr. Srinivasan Mr. Simmons Mr. Cardinale Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director Jan King, Growth Management Manager Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney Al Minner, City Manager Joe Griffin, Airport Director Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician Chmn. Paul announced Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Neuberger are excused and Mr. Hepler and will be voting. He noted with regrets Mr. Blais has resigned from the commission, and that we are very grateful for the time he has served on the commission and appreciate all he has contributed. The City Clerk's office will be taking applications for our vacant position. PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ORDINANCE 0 -09 -14 WHICH PROPOSES TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO CREATE SECTION 54 -3 -11.11 ROSELAND ROAD BUFFER Ms. Grohall gave a brief review of the ordinance. When the airport master plan was proposed in 2001 -02, there was a proposition to put the buffer in at that time. This would create a fifty -foot vegetative buffer that would run along airport and city owned land abutting Roseland Road and run the entire length of the city owned and airport land. Mr. Simmons asked for clarification of item 4 in the ordinance and Ms. Grohall said landscaping, berms, fences, walls and signage would be the exception. LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Chmn. Paul opened the hearing for public comment. Bob Denton, Roseland Road, gave his review and interpretation of the 27 -page packet given to the commission. Chmn. Paul asked Mr. Denton to direct his comments to specific issues or problems he has with the ordinance as it is presented. Mr. Denton explained that his issue was with the fact that the Airport Master Plan document omitted the 50 -foot buffer as required by the city council's approval. Mr. Minner explained that there was a suggestion in the Sebastian Municipal Airport Plan that there was to be a buffer. Somehow the document was changed and we don't know why. That buffer was never formally logged in any of the city's regulatory documents. Therefore, we have to get that buffer into our regulatory documents. Mr. Denton continued with his opposition to any type of fence being placed within the buffer area. Holly Dill, 11675 Roseland Road, asked for a clarification of Roseland Road Buffer, Section 2, exactly where is the buffer? Mr. Minner explained the intent of the buffer is exactly what is described in Sections 1 and 2 of the ordinance, which is the entire length of the Sebastian Municipal Airport property from Collier Creek to Airport Drive West. However, exotic plants have been identified within this buffer area and they may have to be removed as they are not native. Mr. Minner also discussed the Habitat Conservation Plan and an Incidental Take Permit that protected the Florida scrub jay in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Agency. He added the city has been in communication with the F.A.A., Fish and Wildlife and the county so that everyone is on the same page. Ms. Dill continued her concerns that walls, fences, and signs could go in the buffer area. She also mentioned that Roseland Road has been designated a scenic highway. Upon questioning by Mr. Cardinale, Ms. Grohall explained that this is a federal DOT designation and not regulatory in nature with possibly a prohibition on billboards but does not regulate signage. Tim Glover, 9446 Fleming Grant Road, Micco, represented Friends of St. Sebastian River and is their president. He mentioned that they worked with the city on the buffer and is in agreement with Mr. Minner regarding the length and placement of the buffer area. Fred Mensing, 7580 129 St., Sebastian, favors the ordinance. Roy Woodall, 7895 134 St., Roseland, president of Friends of Historic Roseland, and the group supports the 50 -foot buffer. Robert Massanti, 7925 126 St., Roseland, explained what buffer means to him, nothing happens within the designated area. Richard Baker, president of Pelican Island Audubon Society, in favor of the buffer. Ms. Holly Dill spoke again regarding signs and removal of exotic vegetation. 2 LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2009 During review by commissioners, Mr. Dodd noted that he thought Sections 4 and 5 should be removed as they would be a detriment to incoming business. Mr. Srinivasan agreed with Mr. Dodd. Mr. Cardinale asked if a grant could be found to help fill in the sparse area and Ms. Grohall said it could be looked into and Chmn. Paul said it would not be included within this ordinance but a separate issue. Mr. Minner recapped that there was no ordinance for a buffer but just mentioned in the Sebastian Municipal Airport plan. He said what he heard tonight is to place the buffer plan in the Land Development regulations. We understand the potential withdrawal of Sections 4 and 5. As we move forward on this there are three separate items that needed to be accomplished to solve the buffer question. First, the creation of the buffer in the Land Development Regulations, second, an amendment to the Sebastian Municipal Airport Plan so that the plan reads the way it was intended to read the way the 2002 City Council approved it, third, to modify the airport layout plan. Future discussions would be the monument style sign for the city. Chmn. Paul opened the floor one more time for public comment. A man who did not identify himself gave a definition of a buffer. Chmn. Paul turned the gavel over the Vice Chairman Cardinale and left the dais to speak with the city attorney, Mr. Ginsburg. Vice -Chmn. Cardinale called a five minute recess. The meeting resumed at 8:31 p.m., all members were present and Chmn. Paul took the gavel. Chmn. Paul asked Mr. Griffin, the Airport Manager for his comments, he had none. MOTION by Dodd /Srinivasan to recommend City Council approve the ordinance 0 -09- 14 with the deletion of Sections 4 and 5. ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Cardinale yes Mr. Srinivasan yes Mr. Hepler yes The vote was 6 -0. Motion passed. Mr. Minner said this item will be on the City Council December 9, 2009 agenda. Chmn. Paul closed the hearing. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn. Paul again noted the problem at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 1 and Main Street and said he saw an accident almost happen. Ms. Grohall said they have leveled out the pothole and if he was not satisfied she would bring it to DOT again. MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Cardinale asked about a forestry grant. Ms. Grohall said the city is always looking for grant opportunities and will continue to do so. Mr. Simmons asked about parking 3 LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2009 along Indian River Drive and when a business along there has an event what can be done to help alleviate the issue. Ms. Grohall said the city is still looking at different things to help relieve some of the parking issues there. Mr. Dodd thanked city staff for being very gracious dealing with negative comments on an issue they were not directly involved in. Mr. Cardinale asked if there would be a survey done of the buffer area. Ms. Grohall said that is usually done as part of each leasehold negotiation. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Ms. Grohall informed the commission that the covenant for the Bridgeton annexation will be coming back for their review on December 3 meeting. ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. (11/23/09 sbl) 4