TOWN OF I N D I A L A N T I C
Brevard County, Florida 32903
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY/ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD
November 23, 1999 Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 00-01
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON NOVEMBER 23, 1999
Present: Thomas Kleving, Member
Robert Doherty, Member
John MacNeill, Member
Michael Ullmer, Member
Michael McCabe, Member
Michael Melhado, Alternate
Brian Barber, Building Official
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Acting Chairman Kleving called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW MEMBERS
The secretary administered the oath of office to Michael McCabe, member and Michael Melhado, first alternate.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr. MacNeill nominated Mr. Kleving as Chairman. Mr. Doherty seconded. A roll call vote was unanimous.
Mr. Doherty nominated Mr. MacNeill as Vice Chairman. Mr. Kleving seconded. A roll call vote was unanimous.
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
Mr. MacNeill moved to approve Minutes No. 99-12. Mr. Doherty seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Zoning & Planning Board Minutes November 23, 1999 Page 2
5. APPLICATIONS
A. Site Plan Approval – Block 14, Lots 5 & 6, Fourth Ave. – Dr. Lindeman
Clayton Bennett, project engineer, explained that the site plan had originally been approved by the Board on November 24, 1998. He stated that the six-month approval period has expired and the application is being renewed.
Mr. Bennett added that the two previous stipulations of the Board concerning the type of sod and the height specifications have been incorporated into the plans.
The Board clarified the retention control during the construction period and the slope of the sidewalk to facilitate water retention.
Mr. Doherty moved to approve the site plan as submitted. Mr. Ullmer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Town Manager Eric Meserve gave the Board an overview of the draft ordinance. He explained that the ordinance makes outdoor display a special permitting feature which would sunset in one year instead of a zoning change where some businesses could become grandfathered. This would allow the Board to re-examine the policy to determine how it is working and what changes, if any, might need to be incorporated at a future date.
Annette Bernard, owner of Kite World, cited prohibition on outdoor display as a major concern which was directly effecting her business. She stated that she found the proposed ordinance too limiting. Mrs. Bernard maintained that she only wanted the opportunity to display the goods she sells in an appropriate manner.
The Board discussed the specifics of the ordinance. They acknowledged that it was an attempt to give relief to the particular businesses in the C-2 zone but questioned if it would have the desired results. They also brought up the effects on traffic which might result from distractions placed outside storefronts.
The Board considered the special circumstances involved with the kite store and the implications of the sign ordinance on the display of flags and banners.
The Board requested clarification that Item (7), Section 1 is consistent with State Statutes.
Mr. MacNeill moved that the Ordinance 00-1 be found consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Policy 1.3, Objective 1, in the Future Land Use Element and be sent back to the Town Council with the following recommendations:
1. The number of items permitted for display be increased to 10.
2. The Council readdress the height limitation of 8’.
3. The special permit be self-renewing after 90 days.
4. The Council make some accommodation for exceptions in particular as it effects the kite shop which would be prohibited from displaying the merchandise it actually sells, Section 1, (6) as authorized in Section 1, (4).
Mr. Doherty seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Change in December meeting date
It was the consensus of the Board to cancel the regular December meeting.
7. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
Mr. Barber’s reviewed his report for October.
8. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER
Mr. Washburn had no report.
9. REMINDER LIST
A. Review of lighting in residential and commercial districts
10 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.
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Thomas Kleving, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary