Brevard County, Florida 32903
September 24, 2002, 5:30 PM Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 02-11
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2002.
Present: Tom Kleving, Chairman
John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
Rick Bertel, Member
Randall Greer, Member
Nancee J. Hay, Alternate
Keith Mauter, Alternate
Cathy Spafford, Building Official
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
Absent:Michael Melhado, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Chairman Kleving called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 02-10– Regular Meeting – August 27, 2002
Mr. MacNeill moved to approve Minutes 02-10. Ms. Hay seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPLICATIONS
A. Site Plan Approval Extension – The Cochran Group – 8th Ave. and A1A (Site plan approval was initially granted on October 9, 2001 and a six month extension was granted on March 26, 2002).
Mr. Kleving read the procedure for public speaking.
Doug Marks, 6767 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, attorney for the Cochran Group, explained the process involved in securing all the permitting required for the project, noting that the FDOT driveway connection permit was issued July 25, 2002 and that the storm water exemption permit was issued by FDOT on July 5, 2002.
Mr. Marks stated that the last two required permits are the FDEP water system permit and coastal construction permit with the state. He explained that these applications were submitted in July and are pending and requested an additional six-month extension in order to complete the process.
In response to questions from the Board as to the delay in securing the necessary permits, Mr. Marks indicated that applications to the state were delayed due to the variance requests that were submitted to the Board of Adjustment for consideration and the appeal that was submitted to the Town Council for consideration.
Mr. MacNeill noted that the variance for the balconies was denied and questioned whether removal of the balconies would constitute a substantial change to the site plan and would not be in keeping with the aesthetics or character of the structure.
It was the opinion of Building Official Cathy Spafford that the balcony removal would not adversely affect the character of the structure.
Greg Wood, 2407 S. Bignonia St., Melbourne and a representative of the Cochran Group, noted that additional structural and architectural design work was required with some of the applications and contributed to the time elapse.
The following people spoke against extending the site plan approval:
Peter Heaton, 404 S. Miramar Ave. Unit 1
Ralph Carvajal, 115 9th Ave., voiced objections to the original site plan.
Cliff Cook, 401 N. Riverside Pl
Scott Smith, 321 7th Ave
Mike McCabe, 900 S. Miramar
There was discussion on possible changes made since the site plan was approved including changes that would have been mandated by the variance denial.
Ms. Spafford noted the code regulations regarding modifications to site plan and stated that the applicant would be held to the approved site plan during the building process.
Attorney Marks advised that the only issue before the Board was the request for an extension for the site plan that was approved in October.
Mr. Kleving acknowledged that the permitting process was time consuming and that there were no grounds to deny the extension.
Mr. Bertel suggested that this be tabled until the project engineer and Town Planner could be present. Attorney Marks advised that the Board’s concerns could be better addressed if the item were extended to the next meeting date.
Mr. MacNeill moved to deny the extension of the site plan. Mr. Greer seconded. Motion carried with a roll call vote as follows: Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Greer and Ms. Hay voting “aye”; Mr. Kleving and Mr. Bertel voting “nay.”
4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Review of Ordinance 02-24 (removing the provision for coquina shell rock surfaces in parking areas) for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
Mr. MacNeill cited the Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management and Conservation Element, Goal 1, Objective 1 as contradicting the idea of creating more paved surfaces within Town. He also noted that the apron requirement recommended by the Board at the last meeting was not mentioned in the Ordinance.
Ms. Spafford observed that the ordinance, in addition to helping with street maintenance problems, would provide the opportunity to delineate parking areas.
The following people spoke against requiring paved parking:
Mike McCabe
Cliff Cook
Scott Smith
Mr. MacNeill moved to find the Ordinance not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management and Conservation Element, Goal 1, Objective 1. Mr. Bertel seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
Ms. Spafford reported that a temporary certificate of occupancy had been issued to City Tropics pending completion of additional exterior work
Ms. Spafford also noted that Public Works is requiring all new driveways be paved on the right-of-way from the street to the property line.
Mr. Bertel complimented Ms. Spafford on the good job she is doing and received clarification on the transient sign ordinance implementation.
Mike McCabe asked questions concerning the building fee schedule.
Scott Smith questioned the sign lighting and noise generated by City Tropics. Mr. Smith was referred to the Code Enforcement Board.
6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6: 50 PM.
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Tom Kleving, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary