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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10162014PZ MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN 06 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 0) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING C OCTOBER 16, 2014 — m C y c .� C) cr n�tt Chairman Dodd called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.a E Q. E 0-0 The pledge of allegiance was said by all. U a = ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mr. Roth Mr. McManus (a) N m tm p Mr. Dodd Mr. Qizilbash CIOC 7 "� Ms. Kautenburg (a) Mr. Durr ,(Z o o Mr. Carter 0 a CL Cn CD N Q fn Ms. Dale Simchick, IRC School Board Liaison EXCUSED: Mr. Paul, Mr. Reyes ALSO PRESENT: Frank Watanabe, PE, Community Development Director Bob Ginsburg, City Attorney Jan King, Senior Planner Dom Bosworth, Planner/Recording Secretary Chmn. Dodd announced that Mr. Paul & Mr. Reyes were excused from the meeting and that Ms. Kautenburg & Mr. McManus would vote in their place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes not completed, deferred to next meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Chmn. Dodd noted there was a large group of people in attendance regarding a previous agenda item [Temporary Uses]. He stated that although the PZ Commission meetings did not have Public Input on their agenda, he hated to see them not be allowed to speak. MOTION by Dodd/McManus that we suspend the rules and allow a representative of the group to speak to the Commission. Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Leonard Dubee, Veteran's Service Officer for the American Legion Post 189 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10210, stated the group was at the meeting because they had been advised that per a discussion and recommendation made by the Commission they would be denied the opportunity to continue having a permit for a Flea Market on a monthly basis. He reviewed that all the money raised was turned back into the community. He asked the Commission for their support. He discussed rumors they had heard regarding exceptions for the Catholic Church and non -profits, and thanked the Commission for their re -consideration. Chmn. Dodd explained that the Commission had never directed staff to not allow Flea Markets, but asked the City to enforce the Land Development Code, which came about from discussions regarding modifications of the Code. He also stated that if or when any modifications were brought back to the Commission, he invited the group to speak at the Public Hearing. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2014 Ms. Bosworth clarified for the group present that the Catholic Church was not granted any exceptions to the code, which is that the activity of the temporary use had to be a permitted or conditional use of the applicant's zoning district. Flea Markets are not permitted in the Public Service zoning district. Most of the churches and civic organizations' properties are zoned PS. She reviewed that Flea Markets are allowed on other properties in the city zoned Industrial, such as at the airport. She also disclosed that a church on Sebastian Boulevard was granted a permit to hold monthly markets because it was approved before the Commission's direction. NEW BUSINESS: A. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN MODIFICATION - WAL-MART SHOPPING CENTER - 3,503 SF LIQUOR STORE ADDITION - 2001 U.S. HIGHWAY #1 - COMMERCIAL RIVERFRONT (CR) ZONING DISTRICT Chairman Dodd asked the Commissioners if they had any ex -parte communication to disclose. There was none. The applicants/representatives and staff were sworn in by the City Attorney. Mr. Allen Lane, P.E., of CPH, Inc. stated the project was ideal for the location since it was an existing site, it enhanced shopping for the community, and they felt they met the city's requirements. He requested the Commission's approval. Ms. Bosworth reviewed the application specifics, stated the building addition was 3,503 SF in size and would be sharing a wall with the main store, was adding a total of 1,092 SF new impervious area, was connecting into the existing stormwater system, included roof gutters, addressed new and relocated landscaping, added architectural embellishments, and met the distance requirement from the nearby church. She stated staff recommended approval, with no conditions. Mr. Durr asked if the existing store already sold liquor. Mr. Lane stated yes, in a small area, but the new addition would allow the store to keep liquor sales separate from indoor sales. Mr. Mark Rodgers, Store Manager, was sworn in by the City Attorney. Mr. Rodgers stated the intent was to take cigarette sales, liquor sales, and those types of sales away from the door, away from children & family shoppers. He stated the existing area may be renovated into a coffee shop. Mr. Durr also inquired about the "dead" space between the liquor store and the existing building. Mr. Lane stated it would be the area where carts were brought into the store. Mr. Qizilbash had questions regarding the roof drain, and lack of details. Mr. Lane explained the roof drain system including the emergency overflow weir/scupper. Mr. Roth expressed his concern that the alcove between the two buildings could be a potential hiding area for an attack on a customer. He didn't see any new lighting proposed. Mr. Lane stated the existing half -wall was being removed, but wasn't sure how much existing lighting there was. Mr. Roth also had questions on connectivity, hurricane code compliance, and existing doors. Mr. Durr had follow-up questions with regards to the lighting, and a discussion ensued with Mr. Lane and Mr. Rodgers regarding existing lighting and Wal -Mares photometric requirements. Ms. Simchick stated she was pleased to see consideration of the children and family shoppers with regards to certain sales. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2014 Chmn. Dodd asked if there was anyone in the public that was opposed or in favor of the application. There was none. Mr. Rodgers stated he would add spot lighting, if necessary, by the alcove. Mr. McManus questioned if the liquor store addition could be moved to eliminate the alcove. Mr. Lane stated it was needed for cart storage. Mr. Watanabe displayed the area on the overhead projector. Ms. Bosworth stated the building permits had been applied for but not issued yet, the SJRWMD modification permit had been received, and a traffic analysis had been submitted with the application, which showed minimum impact. MOTION by Durr/Carter "to approve the site plan modification for Wal-Mart Shopping Center for a 3,503 SF liquor store addition at 2001 U.S. Highway #1." ROLL CALL: Mr. Qizilbash yes Mr. Durr yes Mr. Roth yes Ms. Kautenburg yes Mr. McManus yes Mr. Dodd yes Mr. Carter yes The vote was 7-0. Motion carried CHAIRMAN MATTERS: Chmn. Dodd stated, with regards to the previous discussion, that the Commission did not have the authority to direct the city to take actions to stop any activities. He clarified that after discussions, the Commission did not recommend any modifications to that section of the code, but highly recommended that the city enforce the code. MEMBERS MATTERS: Mr. Carter inquired about his request to light the City Hall sign on Main Street. Ms. Bosworth stated she thought Mr. Griffin had decided not to, but Mr. Watanabe said he would look into it again. Mr. Durr stated he wished the veteran's group that was here tonight had been a part of the Public Hearings. None ATTORNEY MATTERS: None Chairman Dodd adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. (db)