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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-24-2020 CRA MinutesCReF SEBAsTwN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 The attached June 24, 2020 Community Redevelopment Agency minutes were approved at the February 24, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. Chairman Ed Dodd ATTEST: 4Jettc&W,lfiams, City Clerk Chairman Dodd called for a break at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:46 p.m. All members were present. The motion was to disapprove the request to define the accessory structure as the principal structure on the lot; a yes is to deny the application. Roll call: Vice Chairman Mauti - nay Mr. Gilliams - nay Mr. Hill -aye Ms. Parris - nay Chairman Dodd - aye Motion failed. 3-2. MOTION by Mr. Gilliams and SECOND by Ms. Parris to approve the variance for Joseph and Julie Scozzard in regards to lot 26. block 381, Sebastian Highlands Unit 11. Roll call: Mr. Gilliams - aye Mr. Hill - nay Ms. Parris -aye Chairman Dodd - nay Vice Chairman Mauti - nay Motion failed. 3-2. Mr. Gilliams started to make a motion to include a condition that if the Scozzaries would sell the property, they would have to sell the lot to someone who lives within 500 feet of the structure. Chairman Dodd said he wasn't sure how that could be stipulated as the code was clear. The City Attorney advised that the City's position outlined on pages 11-51 of the agenda backup were to be included as part of the record. 7:53 pm �J 9. Recess the Board of Adjustment Hearing and Convene the Communitv Redevelooment Aoencv Meetina Mayor Dodd adjourned the Board of Adjustment Hearing and convened the CRA meeting A. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Vice Chairman Mauti to approve the February 26, 2020 CRA Meeting Minutes passed with a unanimous voice vote. 20.080 B. A orove Sidewalk Replacement at Riverview Park under the Timolhv Rose Contractino. Inc. Concrete Construction Service Acreement in the Amount of $78.622.36 and Authorize the Cib"fl Manaepr to Execute the ADDrODate Documents (Transmittal. Quote. Bid. Plan. Minutes xcerol The City Manager said the sidewalk replacement is part of Riverview Park tree protection plan to remove existing sidewalk and replace it with a more substantial sidewalk. In regard to the bidding process, the City Manager explained that the City does multiple year contracts June 24, 2020 Board of Adjustment, CRA, and Regular City Council Meeting Page 7 with contractors to obtain the best price and if each project was to go out to bid, the unsuccessful contractors would eventually stop bidding. He noted upon the rebidding process, all contractors are welcome to bid. Chairman Dodd said when there are events in the park the vendors fill up the sidewalk space and asked if they should open up Harrison Drive or Indian River Drive for vendor booths. The City Manager said the plan is to protect the root structure from compaction; and, the ultimate plan is to block off Harrison Street to expand the promenade for booths. MOTION by Chairman Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Gilliams to approve the sidewalk replacement at Riverview Park under the Timothy Rose Concrete agreement. Public Input Ben Hooker, Sebastian, asked if the material will be permeable to get the water to the roots of the trees. Mayor Dodd advised it would be concrete and the park's trees did not have a problem in receiving water. Bob Bedea said, he too, would like to see pervious surfaces in the park Charles Stadelman, Sebastian, asked if the plan added additional sidewalk to the area. Mayor Dodd advised it would widen the sidewalks and replace them where they exist now. Mr. Stadelman noted there wasn't any disability crosswalk at US 1 and CR512; at Indian River Drive and CR512; or on Harrison Street. Mayor Dodd said FDOT would have to address the crossings on US 1. The Community Development Director said there is not a crosswalk at Indian River Drive because of the drainage structure. She stated she would be open to any suggestions from him or the public. The City Manager staled sidewalk concrete would be six inches thick without rebar. Roll call: Council Member Hill - aye Council Member Parris - aye Mayor Dodd - aye Vice Mayor Mauti - aye Council Member Gilliams - aye Motion carried. 5-0 10. Recess the Communitv Redevelopment Aoencv Meetina and Reconvene the Reoular Citv Council Meeting Mayor Dodd adjourned the CRA meeting and reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:09 p.m. All members were present. June 24, 2020 Board of Adjustment, CRA, and Regular City Council Meeting Page 8