HomeMy WebLinkAbout07012010 PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 1, 2010
Chmn. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was said by all.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
EXCUSED:
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Dodd
Mr. Hepler
Mr. Durr
Mr. Srinivasan
Mr. Simmons
Mr. Cardinale
Mr. Paul
Mr. Roth
Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Susan Lorusso, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Simmons is excused and Mr. Durr will be voting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: P &Z Minutes of May 6, 2010
MOTION by Durr /Roth to approve the meeting minutes of 5/6/10. Motion was approved
on roll call.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
A. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW SECTION 54 -2 -7.5 874 ROSELAND
ROAD 600 SF DETACHED GARAGE M/M MERRIFIELD
Chmn. Paul asked for the staff report. Ms. Bosworth reviewed the application and
pointed out they are proposing a retaining wall on the side of the property that slopes.
Staff is requesting that a stucco banding be implemented to match the band on the
house. Mr. and Mrs. Merrifield came forward to answer any questions from the
commission. The Merrifields discussed the possibility of planting shrubs instead of doing
the stucco banding. Mr. Merrifield also stated the garage is to be used for his boat and
there would not be any electricity or water hook up to the garage. Also, Mr. Merrifield
said the shed shown on the site plan is scheduled to be removed.
MOTION by Durr /Dodd to approve the accessory structure 600 SF detached garage with
the condition that thirty inch (30 landscape hedging will be installed along the south
side length of the garage.
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ROLL CALL: Mr. Durr yes Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Paul yes Mr. Cardinale yes
Mr. Roth yes Mr. Srinivasan yes
Mr. Hepler yes
The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed.
B. QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NEW MODEL HOME 190 STONY POINT DRIVE MARONDA HOMES
OF FLORIDA, INC.
Chmn. Paul opened the hearing and asked for ex parte communication; none were
reported. Chmn. Paul swore in all who would be speaking.
Mr. Robert Intille of Maronda Homes, Palm Bay, FL offered to answer any questions the
commission may have. Ms. Bosworth presented the staff report. She said the city is in
receipt of a bond posted by Maronda Homes.
No one spoke in favor. Mr. James Coker was opposed to the application because he did
not agree with two -story homes on these smaller lots and didn't like the security gate left
open throughout the day.
Chmn. Paul asked Mr. Ginsburg if the commission could instruct, suggest or infer to any
builder not to build a two -story structure and Mr. Ginsburg said they could not.
Ms. Bosworth recommended approval with the conditions listed in the staff report.
MOTION by Srinivasan /Hepler to approve the conditional use permit for Maronda
Homes of Florida for a model home at 190 Stony Point Drive with the four conditions
noted in the staff report.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Roth yes Mr. Paul yes
Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Cardinale yes Mr. Durr yes
Mr. Srinivasan yes
The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Chmn. Paul asked if the vacant alternate seat would be filled soon and Ms. Grohall said
the city clerk's office does the advertising for vacant board seats. Chmn. Paul also
mentioned the 4 of July celebration which will take place Saturday, July 3 He then
asked about the status of the Barber Street paving and Ms. Grohall said she could check
with the city manager who has been in contact with FDOT on this project.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
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Mr. Cardinale asked how many model homes are currently active and Ms. Lorusso said
about six. Mr. Hepler commented on what he felt was the slow progress of the Barber
Street project.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
Ms. Grohall wanted to mention that she is aware folks have been inconvenienced by the
Barber Street project and although it may look like things are not progressing it actually
is moving along. She added that the end product will be very worthwhile.
ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE
Chmn. Paul adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (7/6/10 sbl)
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