HomeMy WebLinkAbout11042010 LPA MinutesMr. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mr. Roth Mr. Reyes
Mr. Dodd Mr. Durr
Mr. Srinivasan Mr. Hepler
Mr. Simmons Mr. Cardinale
Mr. Paul
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
(PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Jan King, Planning and Growth Management Manager
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Al Minner, City Manager
PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING ORDINANCE 0 -10 -08 WHICH PROPOSES TO AMEND THE LDC
SECTION 54 -3 -11.3 AQUIFER RECHARGE PROTECTION (ARTICLE XI
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)
Ms. Grohall explained that staff is proposing to delete paragraphs (4) (5) from Section
11.3. In conversation with staff at Indian River County and SJRWMD, they indicated that
the aquifer is being recharged when on -site retention is being used. When the site's
soils are those as mentioned within the code, all the water is being recharged back into
the aquifer because of the sandy soils, and these two paragraphs may be redundant.
The development standards of the respective zoning districts would remain in place
(maximum impervious and minimum open space).
Mr. Durr asked if the redundancy was the reason staff was requesting the change. Mr.
Minner stated it was the major reason, but also economic development. The existing
code is more restrictive on coverage, thus making it more expensive to develop,
Mr. Cardinale questioned where the recharge area is. Staff stated mainly from the
coastal sand ridge (along US Highway #1) east to the river. Mr. Dodd discussed his
agreement with the proposed changes as long as item (1) in the section was more
strictly adhered to (pre- post- development drainage conditions) possibly requiring
more civil engineering details.
Mr. Simmons felt that the first sentence in (4) should remain and was important. Mr.
Paul agreed. Staff explained they felt it was redundant, since excavating was also dealt
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with in dewatering and cut fill permits. Mr. Paul felt then that it wouldn't hurt if it was
left in this section, also.
Mr. Roth asked if any other municipalities had restrictive aquifer recharge codes? Ms.
Grohall stated not within Indian River County. Mr. Roth wanted to know if SJRWMD had
it in their code. Mr. Minner felt excavation was also covered by St. Johns and other
jurisdictional permits, but that the last part of (4) was confusing.
Mr. Paul opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or opposition of the proposed
changes. The hearing was closed.
MOTION by Simmons /Roth to recommend to City Council this proposed code change in
its entirety with the exception of keeping the first sentence in item {paragraph} (4)
"Excavation which cuts below the seasonal high water table shall be prohibited unless a
design /plan is prepared by a qualified engineer and approved by the city engineer which
demonstrates that the work can be completed in a manner that will not detrimentally
impact the groundwater table."
ROLL CALL: Mr. Paul yes Mr. Roth yes
Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Srinivasan yes
Mr. Simmons yes Mr. Cardinale yes
Mr. Hepler yes
The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Mr. Paul asked Mr. Minner for an update on the Barber Street paving project. Mr. Minner
went into details, stating the project is almost back on schedule with the completion date
around December 28 Other projects were discussed with updates from the city
manager.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mr. Roth wanted to know who receives and reviews (contract service) engineering work?
Staff responded the Growth Management Department. Mr. Simmons noted it was hard
to drive north on Indian River Drive from Main Street because of the lack of parking
enforcement. Mr. Cardinale asked about Main Street paving and housing starts. Mr.
Hepler asked questions regarding the sidewalk elevations along Barber Street.
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
Ms. Grohall reminded everyone that the Sebastian Clambake event was this weekend.
CITY MANAGER MATTERS:
Mr. Minner discussed upcoming reviews of the Growth Management and Building
Departments, their procedures and processes, and that the PZC would be shortly
reviewing the LDC.
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ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE
Mr. Paul adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
(db 11/24/2010)
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