Brevard County, Florida 32903
September 19, 2000 Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 00-06
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
Present: Thomas Kleving, Chairman
John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
Rick Bertel, Member
Michael McCabe, Member
Michael Melhado, Member
Randall Greer, Alternate
Stan Krulikowski, Building Official
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Chairman Kleving called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Mr. Kleving also welcomed the new building official, Stan Krulikowski.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Melhado moved to approve Minutes No. 00-05. Mr. MacNeill seconded.
Mr. MacNeill reported that the Town Council did not pass the lighting ordinance.
Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously.
3. APPLICATIONS
A. Site Plan Review
1. Palace Tee Shirt Shop – A1A between 3rd & 4th Avenues
Jack Baker, DAG Architects, represented the Palace explaining that it was a retail shop selling beach related items. Mr. Baker complimented the Town staff on working with him to develop a plan fitting in with the Town’s architectural standards.
Larry Smith, civil engineer, answered questions concerning drainage and traffic flow.
Town Planner Ed Washburn recommended that the plans be reviewed by the Town Engineer to ensure that they meet our stormwater plan requirements. He advised that a permit from the Saint John’s Water Management District (SJWMD) is also required.
Mr. Washburn explained that traffic issues including curb cuts on A1A would be up to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) when issuing their permits.
Mr. Washburn advised that the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meets all the zoning regulations.
Mike Mann, owner of the Longboard House, maintained that the use is not consistent with the wants and needs of the residents of Indialantic. He called for a public referendum.
Mike Temple, resident of the Surfrider Condo, represented the condominium tenants and was opposed to approval based on traffic safety concerns.
Donna Barr, Indialantic resident, expressed concern with children’s safety and alleged that these types of shops do not fit in with the Town image.
Louis Postma, 112 4th Ave., questioned whether there existed a developer’s agreement and asked if residents would incur costs for any capital improvements that might be required.
Town Manager Christopher Chinault answered “no” in both cases.
Randy Sparks, 105 3rd Ave., protested based on potential traffic, parking and drainage problems.
The Board discussed any recourse available to residents and Mr. Washburn advised that, since all the zoning requirements are met, there is no basis on which to deny the site plan approval.
The Building Official clarified that the sign is within the guidelines.
The Board discussed the lighting and verified it would be shielded producing no glare. They also recommended a buffer between the sidewalk and retention pond on the east side and discussed the buffer wall in the rear.
Mr. Baker recognized the concerns of the residents but maintained the building meets all zoning and architectural ordinances.
Mr. Smith advised that permit applications have been submitted to FDOT and the SJWMD.
Mr. Bertel pointed out some discrepancies in the printed plans.
Mr. McCabe moved to approve the site plan contingent upon the sidewalk on A1A connecting to the existing sidewalk on 3rd Ave., a two foot buffer between the sidewalk and retention pond on the east side, a buffer wall stuccoed on both sides and placed at a point to assure proper landscaping maintenance and approval by the Town Engineer, FDOT and the SJWMD. Mr. Melhado seconded.
Mr. Bertel moved to table any action until the Board receives corrected plans. There was no second.
Motion to approve with the noted contingencies passed with Mr. Kleving, Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Melhado and Mr. McCabe voting “yes.” Mr. Bertel voted “no.”
2. Surf Style - 101 So. Miramar Ave.
Craig Suman, architect, represented Surf Style, an upscale sports clothing retail shop. He distributed revised elevation drawings and indicated that the Board had approved essentially the same site plan in 1997, but construction had been delayed due to the company’s reorganization.
Mr. Krulikowski advised that the water retention calculations had not yet been reviewed.
Mr. Chinault recommended that stormwater retention be reviewed by the Town Engineer and that a stormwater maintenance agreement, similar to that with Eckerd’s, be required.
Mike Mann again expressed concerns with traffic flow.
Mr. Washburn clarified for Mike Temple that any impact study would be up to FDOT. Mr. Temple asked about an appeals process and Mr. Chinault advised that any appeal would be through the courts.
Donna Barr spoke against the proposal citing safety, parking and crime concerns.
Mr. Bertel asked if a Phase 1 Environmental Study had been done since the property was once a gas station.
Mr. Suman advised that the site has had another structure since the gas station was demolished and that the Department of Environmental Protection had issued a permit in 1998.
The Board discussed parking and the dumpster enclosure. They also addressed the depth of the grates on site as a safety issue and recommended locking them closed.
Mr. McCabe moved to approve the site plan subject to stormwater review by the Town Engineer, FDOT and SJWMD permitting, Harris approval of the dumpster plan and chain locked gratings. Mr. MacNeill seconded.
Motion to approve with the noted contingencies passed with Mr. Kleving, Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Melhado and Mr. McCabe voting “yes.” Mr. Bertel voted “no.”
4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Mr. Bertel questioned what recourse was available to residents who opposed actions of the Board.
Mr. Washburn clarified the use of a public referendum stating that it needed to be supported by an issue defined in the Code of Ordinances.
Mr. Chinault advised that, since the projects met all the zoning requirements, the staff had worked closely with the developers to ensure that the plans were as acceptable as possible and would be an asset to the Town.
5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
Mr. Krulikowski’s monthly reports were included in the packets.
Mr. MacNeill questioned the roof permitted at 1002 So. Riverside and whether the twin cupolas exceeded the height limit.
Mr. Krulikowski will review the plans.
6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER
Mr. Washburn had no report.
7. PENDING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Krulikowski reported that Danish Interiors was working on an expansion plan.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.
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Thomas Kleving, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary