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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03072013PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 2013 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. Qizilbash Ms. Kautenburg (a) Mr. Durr Mr. Carter Mr. Paul EXCUSED: Mr. Reyes NOT PRESENT: Mr. Dyer (a) ALSO PRESENT: Joe Griffin, Community Development Director Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney Dorri Bosworth, Planner /Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: V\ Al oil E a. r. ® ...5 co ME r. e e 0) CL CON <a Chmn. Dodd stated Mr. Reyes was excused from the meeting, and Ms. Kautenburg would be voting in his place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Kautenburg /Carter to accept the minutes of the January 17, 2013 meeting as submitted. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW — LDC SECTION 54 -2 -7.5 — 749 PERIWINKLE DRIVE —18' X 41'(738 SF) DETACHED CARPORT — GEORGE & SHARON FLORES Ms. Bosworth stated the application was for an open, detached carport proposed to cover the homeowner's RV. It was a pre -fab metal building, and therefore the roof, trim, and support posts would all be painted to match the house. An existing shed was located on the vacant lot to the other side of the residence, but the total square- footage of both sheds was still under the maximum. Additional fill was not being placed at the carport's location, so the minimal additional height of the accessory structure would not be noticeable (6 inches). Mr. Carter asked if the proposed rear boxed eave with a gabled end would also be painted to match the house. Mrs. Sharon Flores, homeowner, stated they would like to extend sides down the carport approximately 3 feet from the roof with aluminum to block the sun, if allowed. Mr. Roth questioned staff if that would meet code. Ms. Bosworth explained that the code prohibited corrugated metal buildings over 500 SF, but since this was not a "complete" building, still would PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2013 remain mostly open, metal roofs were common, and if the structure was painted to match the house, staff felt it met the intent of the code - final decision would be the Commission's. Mr. Dodd asked the homeowner if the carport was being placed over the existing auxiliary driveway. Mrs. Flores stated yes. Mr. Qizilbash questioned for clarification how the side yard setback was figured in the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the application. MOTION by Roth /Carter to approve the site plan [for the 18' X 41' carport] as submitted with the inclusion of the drop -down of 3 feet on each side as long as it is painted to match the trim of the house. ROLL CALL: Mr. Durr yes Mr. Qizilbash yes Mr. Paul yes Ms. Kautenburg yes Mr. Roth yes Mr. Carter yes Mr. Dodd yes The vote was 7 -0. Motion passed. B. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE REVIEW — LDC SECTION 54 -2 -7.5 —1493 BEVAN DRIVE — 24'X 30'(720 SF) DETACHED GARAGE — RON & JANET ZOLL Ms. Bosworth stated the application was for a custom built, detached garage that will match the design and color of the house. Two other sheds exist on the property with total square footage of all under the maximum allowed. She noted the floor plan of the accessory structure indicates a full bathroom will be included. Mr. Dodd asked the property owner, Mr. Ron Zoll, who was present, if the garage was being proposed for any residential use. Mr. Zoll stated it was a proposed "man cave" that would have a pool table in it, also. Mr. Dodd stated he observed other structures — lean -to's and canopies- on the property and asked if those would be removed. Mr. Zoll stated one of the sheds would be removed when the new garage was completed and he had a canopy covering a boat. Mr. Dodd stated you could not see too much from the street because of the fence and existing landscaping. Mr. Paul asked the city attorney if the Commission could impose a condition of approval that the structure not be used as a future residence. Mr. Ginsburg stated it could be done but that the code already prohibited it and therefore be repetitive. Mr. Roth verified if the property would be connected to the county's sewer system. Mr. Zoll stated he had to install a small lift station. Ms. Kautenburg stated she also shared Mr. Paul's concern that a future owner would convert the garage into a second living unit, as she has seen through her real estate activities. Staff reaffirmed that even with the full bathroom, the structure as proposed with the application did not meet the LDC's definition of a second living unit. However, approvals and building permits for any future addition of kitchen /food preparation structures and /or activities could not be granted. Mr. Dodd discussed the location of the access driveway to the new garage with Mr. Zoll. Mr. Qizilbash asked if the inside walls would be finished or unfinished. The homeowner stated they would be unfinished concrete block, possibly painted, no drywall, just the ceiling. MOTION by Roth /Qizilbash to approve the site plan for 1493 Bevan Drive [for a 720 SF detached garage] as submitted. 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2013 ROLL CALL: Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Roth yes Mr. Durr yes Mr. Paul no Mr. Carter yes Ms. Kautenburg no Mr. Qizilbash yes The vote was 5 -2. Motion passed. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: None MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Carter asked Mr. Griffin the status of a previously discussed commendation for Ay! Jalisco Restaurant for their building addition project and the condition of their site while under construction. Mr. Griffin relayed a previous discussion he had with staff regarding this, and stated the contractor had been told verbally when he visited the Building Dept. about the Commissioners accolades. He stated that if there was a consensus amongst the Commission, he would further discuss any public commendation options with the City Clerk and City Manager. After a show of hands, the Commissioners unanimously requested Mr. Griffin carry the message to Mr. Minner that Ay! Jalisco be recommended for a proclamation for a job well done in reconstruction of their building and site. Ms. Bosworth asked the Commission if they would want to wait until the project was complete and finished with landscaping. Mr. Carter stated they were impressed with "the way they had gone about doing [the project construction] ". Mr. Dodd stated it was nice to recognize businesses that do a good job. Ms. Kautenburg asked for an update on the status of the US #1 Fire Station project, as it now had a For Sale sign on the property. Ms. Bosworth explained the owner did have it up for sale and that the approved site plan was still valid for the "muscle car sales" use only. If a new owner wanted to propose a different use, a new site plan would have to go before the Commission for a new approval. DIRECTOR MATTERS: None ATTORNEY MATTERS: None Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. (db) 3