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Home My WebLink About06202013PZ Minutes0 M CITY OF SEBASTIAN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION •0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING C � c JUNE 20, 2013 •— Chairman Dodd called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said by all. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Roth (arrived @ 7:11 pm) Mr. Qizilbash Mr. Durr Mr. Paul EXCUSED ALSO PRESENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Reyes and Mr. Dyer (a) ca a. E .o � V � 0o m Mr. Dodd •— O O Ms. Kautenburg (a) (arrived ofn) Mr. Carter CO `N � Q Joe Griffin, Community Development Director Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney Dorri Bosworth, Planner /Secretary Chmn. Dodd stated Mr. Reyes and Mr. Dyer were excused from the meeting, and Ms. Kautenburg would be voting in Mr. Reyes' place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Paul /Carter to accept the minutes of the March 7, 2013 meeting as submitted. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING – RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL – LAND USE AMENDMENT AND RE- ZONING (FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION) – MR. THOMAS SAAM – PARCEL ID NO. 31- 39 -07- 00000 - 1000 - 00009.0 – 11465 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY, SOUTH OF CR512 – SUBJECT PARCEL IS 2.51 ACRES, MORE OR LESS – REQUEST FOR IN (INDUSTRIAL) LAND USE AND IN (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL) ZONING Chairman Dodd asked the Commissioners if they had any ex -parte communication to disclose. There was none. Mr. Griffin, Community Development Director, stated the applicant, Mr. Thomas Saam, wished to annex a piece of property located on Old Dixie Highway, into the city, and noted Senior Planner Jan King's staff report disclosed pertinent information. He stated the requested land use and zoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He clarified the Commission's discussion should be on the land use and zoning only, as City Council would make the decision regarding the annexation request. Since the applications were for a parcel less than 10 acres, a State review was not required. Staff recommended approval of the applications. a E a cc C O PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2013 Mr. Thomas Saam, thanked everyone for their assistance with the process. He stated that at this time he did not have a fully developed business plan for the property, but the long term vision is to plant some tropical fruit and start a winery. In the short term, he may develop an outside storage lot on a portion of the site to help pay the taxes. He felt by annexing, the tax base would be increased, and there could be potential employment positions down the road. He verified that the land use request was consistent with the Comp Plan in that it was adjacent to the railroad and other existing industrial uses. Mr. Dodd asked if the short term use would be similar to the uses to the north, which are trade facilities and warehouses. Mr. Saam stated yes. Mr. Durr asked the applicant why he wanted to annex into the city. Mr. Saam stated the current county zoning was residential, and if he re-zoned the property through the county to what he needed, it would be a spot zoning situation for them and not allowed. Indian River County staff guided him to contact the city. Chmn. Dodd opened the public hearing. Mr. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, asked if the zoning would allow a cement plant, or what would be the worst scenario for the property affecting the area. Mr. Dodd stated the city's IN zoning district does not allow a batch concrete plant and uses allowed were of a light industrial nature. Probably the worst use allowed could be a crematorium. Mr. Tim Freeman, property owner, stated he was available for questions. The property had been in his family since the 1940's. Mr. Griffin re-stated that staff recommends the property be rezoned to [Light] Industrial and it be given a land use of Industrial. Mr. Carter had additional questions regarding the winery. Mr. Saam stated he had an interest in and was developing a Mango wine, and explained some of the FDA and state regulations he would have to meet to sell the product. Purchasing this property to plant trees was a start, and he would need to buy more property to the south. Mr. Qizilbash questioned what would happen if the annexation was denied. Mr. Griffin stated that the city would then not acquire the property and their recommendation would be null &void. MOTION by Durr/Carter to recommend approval to City Council to approve the Land Use amendment and re-zoning for the proposed annexation, if that happens, of Parcel ID 31-39-07- 00000-1000-00009.0. 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. PUBLIC HEARING — RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL — LAND USE AMENDMENT AND RE-ZONING (FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION) — CITY OF SEBASTIAN — PARCEL ID NO. 30-38-21-00001-0000-00025.1 — 12900 US HIGHWAY #1, ADJACENT AND NORTH OF THE SEBASTIAN CEMETERY—SUBJECT PARCEL IS 1.43 ACRES, MORE OR LESS — REQUEST IS FOR INS (INSTITUTIONAL) LAND USE AND PS (PUBLIC SERVICE)ZONING Mr. Griffin stated the city has recently closed on the property, which is the 1.4 acres directly north of the city cemetery, currently located in the County. The request by the City [as applicant] is, 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2013 along with annexation, that a Land Use of Institutional and a zoning of Public Service be assigned to the property. The proposed is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and staff recommends approval of the request. Mr. Ginsburg made corrections with respect to the address and requested zoning. Chmn. Dodd opened the public hearing. Ben Hocker, Sebastian, asked questions clarifying who had jurisdiction and who had control of the property, if annexation was necessary, and if we could just petition the County for rezoning. Mr. Ginsburg answered his questions, and staff stated that we would not want a portion of the city's cemetery located in the County. Chmn. Dodd stated the City could possibly generate funds by selling off the sand/fill on the lot. MOTION by Durr/Carter to recommend to the City Council to approve staffs recommendation for the land use amendment and rezoning for the proposed annexation of 12900 US Highway#1. ROLL CALL: Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Roth yes Mr. Durr yes Mr. Paul yes Mr. Carter yes Ms. Kautenburg yes Mr. Qizilbash yes The vote was 7-0. Motion passed. CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn. Dodd asked the Commissioners if they would be agreeable to cancelling the regular scheduled meeting of July 4th, and re-scheduling to the following Thursday on July 11th. Mr. Paul stated he would need to be excused. Rescheduling was approved by a voice vote. MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Roth apologized for his late arrival. DIRECTOR MATTERS: Mr. Griffin updated the Commissioners on projects in the city: current review of the Buried Treasure Antique Shop site plan, pre-application meetings with Cumberland Farms representatives [on CR512 & Barber Street] to demolish the site and rebuild a new building with a safer traffic site plan, Cross Creek Lake Estates Final Plat with new home construction starting, airport and runway updates along a Main Street improvement overview, and a Working Waterfront update. He also discussed a Planning Officials Training class offered through the Atlantic Coast Section of the American Planning Association on 7/19/13 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in Viera, Florida, and stated the city would cover the $10 registration fee for any Commissioner who wished to attend. Contact Ms. Bosworth by Wednesday, July 3`d, and she would handle the registration. ATTORNEY MATTERS: Mr. Ginsburg noted he had been called for jury duty the week of July 11th, but that it should not prevent him from attending the rescheduled meeting. Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. (db) 3