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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JULY 3, 2414 C d
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Vice Chairman Paul called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. a.. E
The pledge of allegiance was said by all. CU ll0�
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ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. McManus (a) Mr. Qizilbash C
Ms. Kautenburg (a) Mr. Mr. Carter �E O
Mr. Paul Mr. Reyes Q CL CL
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EXCUSED: Chmn. Dodd, Mr. Roth, Mr. Durr
ALSO PRESENT: Frank Watanabe, PE, Community Development Director
Jan King, Sr. Planner
Robert Ginsburg, City Attorney
Dorri Bosworth, Planner /Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice -Chmn. Paul announced that Mr. Durr and Chmn. Dodd were excused from the meeting and
that Ms. Kautenburg and Mr. McManus would vote in their place. [Mr. Roth previously noted his
absence with the Secretary and also has an excused absence].
Mr. Paul stated approval of the minutes was being removed from the agenda. He also welcomed
Mr. Frank Watanabe as the new Community Development Director, and stated the Commission
looked forward to working with him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Removed from agenda
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. QUASI - JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — A BUSINESS
OFFICE WITH A DRIVE - THROUGH FACILITY (SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK) —
1627 U.S. HIGHWAY #1, SEBASTIAN CENTER — CR (COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT)
ZONING DISTRICT
The applicant/representative and staff were sworn in by the City Attorney. Vice -Chmn. Paul
asked the Commissioners if they had any ex -parte communication to disclose. There was none.
Mr. Geoff Barkett, P.E., of Schulke, Bittle, & Stoddard, Inc., represented the applicant, and
explained that the project consisted of creating a drive - through lane behind the building for
Seacoast Bank who was opening a new office in one of the units at that location. The request
required a Conditional Use Permit. He stated the drive -up system was approximately 2' X 3' in
size with a canopy covering it, and there was no new impervious area proposed. [Mr. Peter Satur
of Seacoast Bank was also present.]
Ms. King reiterated that the hearing was only for the Conditional Use Permit request and not a
review of the property site ;plan. She noted that the Staff Report outlined the specific criteria
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required for the conditional use and how it was met by the proposed site improvements. Staff
recommended approval.
Ms. Kautenburg verified that nothing else at the site was being changed. Ms. King stated the
landscaping would not change, but additional signage may be added.
Mr. Carter asked if there would be adequate parking for the bank. Mr. Barkett explained that after
the site was destroyed from the hurricanes, when it was repaired parking was increased.
Mr. Qizilbash suggested speed limit and pedestrian crossings signs by the drive - through lane.
Mr. Barkett stated he would check if there was existing signage, and install if necessary.
Mr. Paul asked if the by -pass lane would be another drive - through lane. Mr. Barkett stated no,
and the northern end of the by -pass lane was also a loading zone. Mr. Paul noted when he was
at the site, cars were parked in the one -way drive aisle at the north end of the building, and
perhaps a No Parking sign was needed.
Vice Chmn. Paul opened the hearing for public input at 7:11 pm. No one spoke in favor, or in
opposition, of the application.
MOTION by Carter / Qizilbash "to approve the Conditional Use Permit at 1627 US Highway #1 for
a drive - through facility ".
ROLL CALL: Mr. Qizilbash yes Ms. Kautenburg yes
Mr. Reyes yes Mr. McManus yes
Mr. Paul yes Mr. Carter yes
The vote was 6 -0. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Mr. Paul wished the community a Happy July 4 t holiday
MEMBERS MATTERS: None
DIRECTOR MATTERS: None
ATTORNEY MATTERS: None
Vice Chairman Paul adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
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