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AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 19, 2011 P 86Z and LPA minutes
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Quasi Judicial Public Hearing Site Plan Addition Wind Turbine Facility
at Sebastian Municipal Airport Hangar B 212 Airport Drive East
8. CHAIRMAN MATTERS
9. MEMBERS MATTERS
10. DIRECTOR MATTERS
11. ATTORNEY MATTERS
12. ADJOURNMENT
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS,
WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR
AT (772)- 589 -5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE.
Vice Chairman Dodd called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was said by all.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Roth
Mr. Dodd
Mr. Durr
Mr. Hepler
ALSO PRESENT:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Dodd welcomed Mr. Kayser as a new alternate to the Commission and Mr. Qizilbash
as a new regular member, and noted Mr. Carter had also been recently appointed from
an alternate member to a regular position.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Hepler /Durr to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2011 LPA Meeting as
submitted. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 2011
Mr. Kayser (a)
Mr. Qizilbash
Mr. Carter
Mr. Reyes
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Al Minner, City Manager
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
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A. QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
BARBER STREET SPORTS COMPLEX FOOTBALL FIELD EXPANSION
AND RELOCATION OF PARKING AND SIDEWALKS 1121 BARBER
STREET PS (PUBLIC SERVICE) ZONING DISTRICT
Mr. Dodd opened the hearing and the Commissioners were asked if they had any
exparte communication to disclose. There was none. Mr. Ginsburg swore in anyone that
was going to offer testimony.
Mr. Minner explained that the proposed project modified the existing football field, which
was requested by the Sharks Youth Football League, whose use of the field usually runs
from August to December, to expand to regulation size. The league's Governing Board
was requiring all teams to have regulation -sized fields within the next couple of years.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 2011
The City also wanted to expand its facilities. He stated the plan has been reviewed by
the city's consulting engineer, Mr. Frank Watanabe of Neel- Schaeffer, Inc., the Parks
and Recreation Committee, and City Council. The existing field is proposed to be
moved to the north approximately 15 feet, to the west by 75 feet, and to the east, closer
to Barber Street, by 14 feet. The surface will be torn out and sub -air systems will be
placed underneath, drainage installed, and the surface re- crowned. Light poles and
grass parking will need to be relocated. Sidewalk relocation and re- design is also
proposed. Approximately 3 trees and some hedging will be affected. No structures are
proposed. The amount of asphalt for the new drive aisles required the plan to be
brought to the Commission.
Mr. Qizilbash noted that at the entrance to the new parking there was a large, beautiful
oak, and he requested that the tree be saved. Mr. Minner stated that one tree may have
to be removed, but they would "meander" the driveway to save as many trees as
possible.
Mr. Roth asked when the project would start. Mr. Minner stated June 1 He reviewed
the budget, history, and proposed time frame for the components of the project, and
stated the contract was for completion in 60 days. Mr. Roth questioned how high the
"protective netting" fence was that was shown near Barber Street. He had concerns of
kicked field goals and errant balls affecting Barber Street traffic. Mr. Minner stated it was
scheduled to be 60 feet high but at this time was not being installed because of costs,
not necessary if the full field wasn't utilized, and aesthetics. It was added to the site plan
for future installation if needed.
Mr. Kayser verified that the noted 421 feet was not the length of the football field but
length of all improvements. Mr. Carter verified that the noted "asphalt parking lot" was
actually grass parking with asphalt drive aisles and handicapped access areas.
Mr. Durr had concerns that contracts and construction schedules had already been
approved without review of the plan by the Commission. He clarified if the trees were to
be removed or relocated. Mr. Minner stated removed because past oak tree relocations
have not been successful. Mr. Durr stated his concern regarding lack of trees and
shade for that area for spectators and would like to see some trees added. Discussion
ensued regarding the immediate time frame for the improvements when the full field
wasn't going to be used directly.
Mr. Frank Watanabe answered questions regarding stormwater flow and structures. He
also stated the existing irrigation system would be removed and replaced along with an
underdrain system around the field.
Mr. Hepler asked where the project funding was coming from. Mr. Minner stated
$159,000 from Zone D recreation impact fees. Mr. Hepler also questioned the loss of
the basketball court. Mr. Minner stated it could be reviewed and possibly replaced in the
future.
Mr. Reyes reviewed his concerns regarding missing details and items on the plan. Mr.
Watanabe stated the contractor had the compete set of construction plans that noted the
missing items.
Public Input was opened. There were no proponents or opponents who spoke.
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Mr. Roth had a few final questions and stated his reservation regarding not using the
protective netting. He requested the issue be revisited 6 months after the new field is in
use to see if it is needed. Mr. Durr stated he thought the quality level of the plans could
have been better. Mr. Minner responded that it was a city project which meant staff had
total control and the ability to correct deficiencies.
MOTION by Roth /Reyes that the site plan modification to the Barber Street Sports
Complex at 1121 Barber Street be approved as submitted with the staffs favorable
recommendation.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Durr no Mr. Qizilbash yes
Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Reyes yes
Mr. Roth yes Mr. Carter yes
Mr. Dodd yes
The vote was 6 -1. Motion passed.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS:
Mr. Dodd moved the Members Matters item up on the agenda to Chairman Matters.
Re- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman:
Mr. Hepler nominated Mr. Dodd as chairman. Mr. Roth seconded the nomination.
There were no other nominations. Mr. Dodd was approved unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Reyes nominated Mr. Hepler as vice chairman. Mr. Roth seconded the nomination.
There were no other nominations. Mr. Hepler was approved unanimously by voice vote.
MEMBERS MATTERS: None
DIRECTOR MATTERS:
Mr. Minner reviewed recent personnel changes that were budget initiated, who duties
would be relocated to, and discussed initial budget and operating scenarios that he was
going to present to the Budget Advisory Committee.
ATTORNEY MATTERS: None
Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
(PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION)
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
Immediately following the PZ Commission meeting
Chairman Dodd called the meeting to order at 8:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mr. Roth Mr. Kayser (a)
Mr. Dodd Mr. Qizilbash
Mr. Durr Mr. Carter
Mr. Hepler Mr. Reyes
ALSO PRESENT:
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairman Dodd called the public hearing to order.
Public Input was opened.
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Al Minner, City Manager
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
A. PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING ORDINANCE 0 -11 -05 WHICH PROPOSES TO
AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 54- 3- 16.5(e)(4)d
ENLARGING THE TIME DURING WHICH POLITICAL SIGNS MAY BE
POSTED
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance 0 -11 -05 for the record. He reviewed that for
the last three annual elections City Council had waived the provisions of the code that
restricted the posting of signs to 30 days before the election. Mr. Ginsburg stated he
thought it was a wise waiver as 30 days was indefensible in court. At a previous
meeting, City Council indicated it was interested in re- instating an enforceable provision
dealing with political signs and when they could be posted, and he had advised them
that the amount of days should be significantly changed. The proposed ordinance
suggests 75 days which would be consistent with the qualification period as discussed in
the city's charter. He also stated courts have thrown out restrictions of 60 days. The
ordinance was based on two grounds, public safety and aesthetics.
Mr. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, stated he had researched other jurisdictions, most which
were 60 days, and the 2008 -2009 waiver document. He felt the change was political
since there were three open council seats this fall. He was appalled at all the political
signs at last year's election and noted there didn't seem to be any code enforcement.
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He stated 75 days was too many and that we should be consistent with the neighboring
communities.
Mr. Reyes asked the city attorney if 60 days would be hard to get approved. Mr.
Ginsburg stated it was ultimately City Council's decision, but it was not his
recommendation. Discussion ensued regarding existing removal requirements, fines if
the signs have to be removed by the city, and collection of those fines.
Mr. Dodd suggested wording that said "a qualified candidate may post signs Mr.
Ginsburg opined that a stated amount of time was better.
MOTION by Durr /Roth to recommend [to City Council to approve] Ordinance 0 -11 -05
which proposed to amend the Land Development Code Section 54- 3- 16.5(e)(4)d
enlarging the time during which political signs may be posted.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Roth yes Mr. Qizilbash yes
Mr. Carter yes Mr. Reyes yes
Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Hepler yes
Mr. Durr yes
The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed unanimously.
B. PUBLIC HEARING REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL REGARDING ORDINANCE 0 -11 -04 WHICH PROPOSES TO
AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLE XVI SIGNAGE AND
ADVERTISING
Chairman Dodd called the public hearing to order. The City Attorney read the title of
Ordinance 0 -11 -04 for the record.
Public Input was opened.
Mr. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, stated he could not find the back -up information on the city's
webpage and therefore could not offer any input.
Mr. Dodd stated he watched the previous City Council meeting where they discussed
signage and he summarized their discussion where they addressed special event signs
and A -frame signs. He felt the proposed ordinance didn't address those changes City
Council discussed.
Mr. Minner gave a brief history of the 2007 City Council action temporarily allowing the
A- frames to help out the local businesses with the tanking economy and advertising. The
city relaxed enforcement on some of the signage issues. Over the past years, signage
has appeared that was not intended. There have been requests on both sides of the
issue more signage allowed requested from the businesses and Chamber vs action to
keep the sanctity and ambience of the community, free of unsightly signage. He then
reviewed a slide that showed the type of A- frames that City Council had envisioned
would be permitted and used by the businesses. He also reviewed the proposed
changes in the LDC which incorporated the original intentions of City Council with the
necessary parameters, regulations, and enforcement. The changes were for all zoning
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districts except for the area within the Roseland Road Buffer (with regards to signage).
Feather signs were being recommended only as a type of temporary sign allowed for a
set number of days per year.
Mr. Ben Hocker stated he thought 48 inches was too high for A -frame signs as it might
affect the visibility for low- riding cars and doesn't like the feather signs.
Mr. Dodd asked the city attorney if, because the LDC definition of special event signs
didn't really include "business events" signs, it would be good to create a different term,
or modify the existing definition. Based on the City Council discussion he thought
"special event signs" needed a better clarification. Mr. Ginsburg stated that currently
special event sign and temporary sign were interchangeable terms in the code vs.
permanent signs, and clarification could be considered.
There was discussion regarding the "yearly" permits and if signs were grandfathered in
until January 2012, and if new signs were pro -rated if the ordinance was adopted within
the next months. The proposed sections regarding the disclaimer for signs in the ROW,
and the notice and enforcement of fines and illegal sign collection were also reviewed.
Mr. Hepler asked what is considered unsightly or problematic, and Mr. Minner
responded mostly the snipe -type business signs, signs made of plywood, and
handwritten signs. Mr. Reyes stated ripped or faded feather flags should also be taken
down. Mr. Kayser asked if the human signs were considered unsightly. Mr. Minner
stated the code does not address those types of signs but they could be discussed at a
later date if the Commission desired. Mr. Dodd felt there wasn't a problem with the
human signs and it was a non existent problem that didn't need fixing.
Mr. Roth went over a few clerical errors he found, and stated his dislike of fluttering
sequined parts of signs, and also felt the code should additionally specify that signs
could not be attached to hydrants or traffic control signs. Mr. Reyes felt the code
shouldn't be too strict regarding attachments to the sign, as that was the purpose of the
signs to attract customers attention.
MOTION by Durr /Hepler to recommend to City Council [to approve] regarding Ordinance
0 -11 -04 which proposes to amend the Land Development Code Article XVI Signage and
Advertising.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Reyes yes Mr. Dodd yes
Mr. Durr yes Mr. Qizilbash yes
Mr. Carter yes Mr. Hepler yes
Mr. Roth yes
The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed unanimously.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS: None
MEMBERS MATTERS: None
DIRECTOR MATTERS: None
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ATTORNEY MATTERS:
Mr. Ginsburg invited the new members to meet with him to go over items such as the
Public Record and Sunshine laws, and to make an appointment thru Jean Tarbell
388 -8203.
Vice Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (772) 589 -5518 FAX (772) 388 -8248
MEMORANDUM
TO: b an and Zoning Commission
FROM: ►man King, Manager
Growth Management
DATE: June 9, 2011
RE: Sebastian Municipal Airport Hangar B Wind Turbines
212 Airport Drive East
On March 17, 2011, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for the
Sebastian Municipal Airport Hangar B at 212 Airport Drive East. The project consisted
of a 14,946 SF hangar which included warehouse, manufacturing and office facilities.
The site plan also included the associated parking, water and sewer service, drainage and
landscaping. Although that site plan identified an area for wind turbines, the specific
detail was not yet available. Therefore, the wind turbines were not included in the
original site plan approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the original site plan with the following
conditions:
1. Provide a minimum 12' x 25' loading zone.
2. Provide site lighting plan.
3. Approval of this site plan does not include the wind turbines.
4. Silver buttonwood trees shall be 8' in height.
5. Recycled mulch shall be used.
Following the Planning and Zoning meeting, a revised site plan was submitted to Growth
Management on March 22, 2011, which satisfied all conditions of approval as stated
above, except the turbine information. The site is currently under construction.
Joe Griffin, Airport Director, has now provided information regarding the wind turbine
facility. His memo and exhibits are attached for your review. Since a number of
commissioners were not present at the March 17, 2011 public hearing for the original site
plan, staff has included a copy of the original staff report (Exhibit F) and as well as the
minutes of that meeting (Exhibit G). Page C4 of the approved site plan has also been
included (Exhibit D). This hearing, however, is expressly for the wind turbine portion of
the site plan.
As required for all public hearings, a legal notice has been published in the Press Journal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the wind turbines on the Hangar B site located at 212
Airport Drive East.
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Joe Griffin
Airport Director
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
202 AIRPORT DRIVE EAST SEBASTIAN, FL 32958
PHONE 772 228 -7013 FAX 772 228 -7078
jgriffin @citvofsebastian.org www.sebastianairport.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jan King; Manager, Growth Management
RE: Vertical Wind Turbine Project
DATE: 07 June 2011
This MEMO is submitted for clarification regarding the Vertical Wind Turbine
proposal at the Sebastian Airport. Please distribute this package to the P &Z
Commissioners.
As part of the Hanger `B' construction, a FDOT funded project, part of that
design -build bid was a provision for a "Vertical Wind Turbine" (VWT) facility.
Since, once completed, Hanger `B' will have its own electrical metering, the VWT
facility would be used exclusively to power security street lighting. That will be
accomplished by a `net metering' device installed at the power meter controlling
street lighting. That `net metering' device will back -feed VWT power to the
electric grid and the airport will receive a credit from FPL.
Through the public bid process, CO Services, LLC of Eagle Lake, FL will install
two (2) 3 kw vertical wind turbines. The turbines will be installed on a pole so
that their elevation will not exceed 20' AGL. For reference, street lights in the
area are at 25' AGL.
Examples of other wind turbine installations are submitted as Exhibit(s) A, B, and
C. The Hangar `B' site plan is submitted as Exhibit D. A blow -up of the wind
turbine area is Exhibit E.
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Growth Management Department
Site Plan Review
Staff Report
1. Project Name: Sebastian Municipal Airport Hangar B
2. Requested Action: Site plan approval for a 14,946 SF hangar facility which
includes warehouse, manufacturing and office facilities,
along with required parking, stormwater, and landscaping.
3. Project Location
a. Address: 212 Airport Drive East
b. Legal: Development area of airport noted on site plan
c. Indian River County Parcel Number: 30- 38 -22- 00001 0000 00000.1
4. Project Owner: City of Sebastian
Mr. Al Minner, City Manager
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958
(772) 589 -5330 Fax (772) 589 -5570
5. Project Agent: Mr. Joe Griffin, Airport Manager
6. Project Engineer: MBV Engineering, Inc.
Mr. Aaron J. Bowles, P.E.
1835 20 Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 569 -0035 Fax (772) 306 -0460
7. Project Contractor: Ahrens Companies
1461 Kinetic Road
Lake Park, FL 333402
(561) 863 -9004
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8. Project Description
a. Narrative of proposed action: The City of Sebastian proposes to construct
a 14,946 SF hangar facility which includes warehouse, manufacturing and
office facilities to be located at 212 Airport Drive East within the Sebastian
Municipal Airport southwest of the Administrative Building and immediately
west of Hangar A (LoPresti). The site consists of a one -story structure
together with associated parking, water and sewer service, drainage and
landscaping. Access to the site will be via Airport Drive East. The area of
development consists of .9 acres, of which 76% will be impervious and 24%
will be open space.
b. Current Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning: Al (Airport and Industrial)
Land Use: INST (Institutional)
c. Adjacent Properties:
d.
Site Characteristics
(1) Project Area:
(2) Current Land Use(s):
(3) Soil:
(4) Vegetation:
(5) Flood Hazard:
(6) Water Service:
(7) Sanitary Sewer Service:
(8) Parks:
(9) Police /Fire:
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.90 acres
Vacant
Immokalee
None
Zone X
Indian River County Utilities
Indian River County Utilities
N. Co. Conservation Area- .3 mile
Hardee Park .9 mile
Indian River Fire 1.8 miles
Sebastian Police 1.2 miles
Zoning
Current Land Use
Future Land Use
North:
Al
Airport
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East:
Al
Hangar A (LoPresti)
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South:
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Municipal Golf Course
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Al
Airport
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8. Project Description
a. Narrative of proposed action: The City of Sebastian proposes to construct
a 14,946 SF hangar facility which includes warehouse, manufacturing and
office facilities to be located at 212 Airport Drive East within the Sebastian
Municipal Airport southwest of the Administrative Building and immediately
west of Hangar A (LoPresti). The site consists of a one -story structure
together with associated parking, water and sewer service, drainage and
landscaping. Access to the site will be via Airport Drive East. The area of
development consists of .9 acres, of which 76% will be impervious and 24%
will be open space.
b. Current Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning: Al (Airport and Industrial)
Land Use: INST (Institutional)
c. Adjacent Properties:
d.
Site Characteristics
(1) Project Area:
(2) Current Land Use(s):
(3) Soil:
(4) Vegetation:
(5) Flood Hazard:
(6) Water Service:
(7) Sanitary Sewer Service:
(8) Parks:
(9) Police /Fire:
2
.90 acres
Vacant
Immokalee
None
Zone X
Indian River County Utilities
Indian River County Utilities
N. Co. Conservation Area- .3 mile
Hardee Park .9 mile
Indian River Fire 1.8 miles
Sebastian Police 1.2 miles
9. Comprehensive Plan Consistency
a. Future Land Use: consistent
b. Traffic Circulation: consistent
c. Housing: n/a
d. Public Facilities: consistent
e. Coastal Management: n/a
f. Conservation: consistent
g. Recreation and Open Space: consistent
10. Contents of Site Plan:
a. lot configuration: Provided (development area)
b. finished ground floor elevation: 21.50'
c. contours and designated number of dwelling units: 0
d. square footage of project area: 39,247 SF
e. building coverage: 14,946 SF 38.1% (50% maximum)
f. square footage of impervious areas and open area:
g.
Impervious
Open
29,842 SF 76.1% (80% maximum)
9,405 SF 23.9% (20% minimum)
setbacks: Provided. The development site will remain part of the
Sebastian Municipal Airport property. Therefore, the building setbacks
provided more than exceed the code requirements.
h. scaled drawings of the sides, front and rear of the building or
structure: Provided.
i. generalized floor plan indicating uses and square footage of each
proposed use within each building or structure: Provided.
j. Building exterior construction materials and color: A color board
will be provided at the Planning and Zoning public hearing. Building
colors are noted on the elevation sheet as Tight stone and desert sand
with emerald green trim.
k. building height: Provided: 30' (35' maximum
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Use
Unit
Standard
Required
Spaces
Office
352 SF
1/200
1.76
Warehouse
7936 SF
1 /1000
7.94
Manufacturing
6658 SF
1 /500
13.32
Total
23.02
1. location and character of all outside facilities for waste disposal,
storage areas, or display: Provided.
m. location and dimensions of all curb cuts and driveways: Provided.
n. number of spaces with their location and dimensions: Provided.
Parking Required: 23 spaces
Parking Provided: 25 spaces (24 standard, 1 handicap)
o. details of off- street parking and loading areas (including
requirements of Article XV): Not provided. Based on aggregate gross
floor area of the industrial building, one loading space meeting required
size dimensions, must be provided.
P. all off street vehicular surfaces available for maneuvering:
Provided.
q. surface materials: Provided.
r. number of employees: 15
s. type of vehicles owned by the establishment:
t. If there is a combined off- street parking
agreements: n/a
u. Location of all pedestrian walks, malls, yards
Provided.
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facility, required
and open spaces:
v. location, size, character, and height or orientation of all signs: Not
provided.
w. location and character of landscaped areas and recreation areas:
Provided.
x. location, design and character of all public, semi public, or private
utilities: Provided.
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location, height and general character of perimeter or ornamental
walls, fences, landscaping: Provided.
z. surface water drainage facilities plan certified by an engineer or
architect registered in the State of Florida: Provided SJRWMD
permit has been received (No. 40- 061 68172 -16).
aa. location of existing easements and right -of -way: Provided.
bb. Land survey with complete legal description prepared and certified
by a registered surveyor: On file.
cc. Verified statement showing each and every individual person having
a legal and/or equitable ownership interest in the subject property:
City owned.
11. Site location and character of use: Provided.
12. Appearance site and structures:
a. harmonious overall design: Yes
b. location and screening of mechanical equipment, utility hardware
and waste storage areas: Provided.
c. commercial and industrial activities conducted in enclosed
buildings: Yes
d. exterior lighting: Not provided.
13. Access, internal circulation, off- street parking and other traffic impacts:
a. internal circulation system design and access /egress
considerations: provided
b. separation of vehicular and pedestrian areas: provided
14. Traffic impacts: A traffic statement has been provided.
15. Open space and landscape (including the requirements of Article XIV):
a. Name, address and phone number of the owner and designer:
Provided.
b. North arrow, scale and date, minimum scale of one inch equals fifty
(50) feet: Provided.
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c. Property lines, easements, and right -of -way with internal and property
line dimensions: Provided.
d. Location of existing or proposed utility service: Provided.
e. Location and size of any existing or proposed structures: Provided.
f. Location and size of any existing or proposed site features, such as
earthen mounds, swales, walls and water areas: Provided.
g. Location and size of any existing or proposed vehicular use area:
Provided.
h. Location and size of any existing or proposed sidewalks, curbs, and
wheel stops: Provided.
i. Location of sprinkler heads, hose bibs, or quick cupplers and other
information on irrigation: To be field determined.
j. Calculations of required type, dimensions and square footage of
landscape materials and of required landscape areas, including: total
site area, parking area, other vehicular use area, percentage of non
vehicular open space, perimeter and interior landscape strips, and
required number of trees: Provided.
k. Location of required landscape areas and dimensions: Provided.
I. Location, name, height and size of all existing plant material to be
retained: Provided.
m. Location, size, height and description of all landscape material
including name, quantity, quality, spacing, and specified size and
specification of all plant materials: Provided.
n. Height, width, type, material and location of all barriers of nonliving
material: Provided.
o. Location, dimensions and area of landscaping for freestanding signs:
None proposed.
p.
Show all landscaping, buildings, or other improvements on adjacent
property within five (5) feet of the common property line:
Provided.
16. Required screening of abutting residential and nonresidential uses: None
required.
17. Flood prone land and wetland preservation: n/a
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18: Surface water management: Provided.
19: Available potable water: Indian River County Utilities
20: Wastewater service: Indian River County Utilities
21: Soil erosion, sedimentation control and estuary protection: Provided.
22. Additional considerations:
PREPARED
The site plan identifies an area of wind turbines south of the hangar. No detail
has been provided regarding these turbines. Therefore, the turbines will not be
included with this site plan approval. When the additional information is
provided, the turbines will be processed as a site plan modification.
A loading zone is required with a minimum dimension of 12' x 25'. Also, site
lighting must provided.
23. Sebastian Engineering Consultant review: The applicant has addressed all
engineering comments.
24. Conclusion: The proposed Hangar B site plan is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and Airport Development
Guidelines Standards.
25. Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following
conditions:
A. Provide a minimum 12' x 25' loading zone.
B. Provide site lighting plan.
C. Approval of this site plan does not include the wind turbines.
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Chairman 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. Durr
Mr. Hepler
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
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MARCH 17, 2011
EXCUSED: Mr. Cardinale
Mr. Roth
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. Paul
Mr. Carter (a)
Mr. Reyes
Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director
Joe Griffin, Airport Director
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Dorri Bosworth, Zoning Technician
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Mr. Paul noted for the record that Mr. Cardinale and Mr. Roth have excused absences,
and that Mr. Carter would be voting tonight.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Durr /Dodd to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2011 Regular Meeting
and March 3, 2011 LPA Meeting as submitted. Motion was approved unanimously by roll
call.
A. QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING SITE PLAN CITY OF SEBASTIAN
HANGAR "B” 212 AIRPORT DRIVE EAST 14,946 SF HANGAR BUILDING
AI (AIRPORT AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT
Mr. Paul opened the hearing and Mr. Ginsburg swore in anyone that was going to offer
testimony. The Commissioners were asked if they had any exparte communication to
disclose. There was none.
Mr. Todd Howder, MBV Engineering, Inc., displayed the proposed site plan on the
overhead monitor and screen, and reviewed the elements of the site plan, including
location (adjacent to the LoPresti site, or Hangar "A" building), the 15,000 SF hangar
building, landscaping, master stormwater system, parking, resurfacing of the existing
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tarmac, and the wind turbine field. Mr. Howder stated the turbines would be a separate
permit thru the building department and FAA because of the vertical component.
Utilities were also discussed, as part of the airport's master plan.
Ms. King explained, as noted in the staff report, that the actual turbines were not being
approved tonight and would take a separate action, and this was listed as a
recommended condition. Two other conditions were reviewed that the site needed to
provide the one required loading zone, and indicate a lighting plan. Staff recommended
approval of the site plan.
Mr. Durr had questions regarding the utilities and credits for the landscaping. He noted
that the 6 foot buttonwood trees should be 8 feet minimum and requested that the noted
mulch be recycled. Mr. Dodd had questions regarding signage and the overflow
interceptor drainage system for the building.
Mr. Hepler requested clarification of the turbine location and significance to the project.
Mr. Joe Griffin, Airport Director, reviewed the grant application history of the turbines,
discussed some of the structural specifications, and explained that they would be used
to help power the security lighting system for that area of the airport and the credit
received would be on the city's electric bill.
Mr. Paul asked for more information regarding the actual business that would be located
in the hangar. Mr. Griffin detailed the V- Raptor's business plan manufacturing Velocity
type aircraft.
Public Input was opened. There were no proponents or opponents who spoke.
Mr. Griffin clarified that the turbines were for the security lighting only and that the
hangar would have a separate meter for their electrical use.
Mr. Paul requested clarification regarding the "trucking" of parts to the building. Mr.
Griffin anticipated that the parts would be delivered in small trailers, not 18 -wheel
vehicles.
The Commission further discussed with Mr. Griffin the security lighting, current electrical
costs, turbine costs, cost savings, etc.
Mr. Paul asked how many jobs V Raptor may be creating. Mr. Griffin stated approx. 20
at the off-site building [on Gibson -130 Street] and 10 at the hangar.
MOTION by Dodd /Hepler to approve the site plan for City of Sebastian Hangar "B"
located at Sebastian Airport with the three conditions listed in the staff
recommendations.
Mr. Durr requested that another condition be added to require the buttonwoods be 8 feet
tall and recycled mulch be used. Mr. Dodd and Mr. Hepler concurred to amend their
motion. Mr. Dodd reiterated that the turbines were not included tonight.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Durr yes Mr. Paul yes
Mr. Hepler yes Mr. Reyes yes
Mr. Carter yes Mr. Dodd yes
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The vote was 6 -0. Motion passed.
B. QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING SITE PLAN AND RIVERFRONT
OVERLAY DISTRICT WAIVER CLAMS R US 1624 INDIAN RIVER DRIVE
MIXED USE: AQUACULTURE FACILITY AND SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE WAIVER REQUEST FOR LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
CWR (COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Mr. Paul opened the hearing and asked the Commissioners if they had any exparte
communication. There was none. Mr. Ginsburg swore in anyone that was going to offer
testimony during the hearing.
Mr. David Knight of Knight, McGuire Associates, Inc., who represented the owner, Mr.
Joesph Weismann, displayed a colored version of the proposed site plan on the
overhead monitor and screen, and reviewed the boundaries of the overall property and
then the developable area of the site (upland area). He described components of the
proposed residential and aquaculture uses structures, the dock layout, phasing
schedule and construction, state and environmental permits, and the difficulty in getting
the riverfront landscaping onto the developable area. He reviewed the project's request
for a waiver from the east side perimeter and east side foundation landscaping
requirements.
Ms. Bosworth reviewed additional items from the staff report including building height
[measured from the BFE], parking requirements for the dock, site lighting, traffic
statement information, LDC environmental requirements, and waiver history and
considerations [root systems affecting the retaining wall, house on top of stormwater
area].
Mr. Carter asked how many employees there would be. Mr. Knight stated it would be
the owner and possibly one other helper. Mr. Dodd had questions regarding the
construction of the structure over the stormwater pond and water overflow into the river,
boat traffic, and his disappointment of the architectural elevations. He stated this was his
main reason he could not support the project. Mr. Knight addressed the stormwater
overflow concerns, and suggested a condition of approval to redesign the elevations.
Mr. Reyes had questions regarding the date of the Environmental Site Summary,
seagrass survey information and project impacts, fuel refilling, and the owner's current
commercial activities [at another location].
Mr. Durr questioned, because of the mixed use, which of the landscaping requirements
had to be met, residential or commercial. Staff detailed the difference, and stated since
the less, commercial setbacks were used, commercial landscaping was required. He
had concerns that an incorrect open space square- footage was used for tree
calculations and zoning compliance. He also felt the building was too large for the site,
and should have been revised instead of asking for a landscaping waiver, and that the
size of the building did not create an "inordinate burden" for the Commission to grant
approval. He clarified that the public or customers would not be coming to the site, had
questions regarding the driveway drainage structure, existing easements, and proposed
plant species.
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