Brevard County, Florida 32903
May 27, 2003 5:30 PM Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 03-07
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON MAY 27, 2003.
Present: Tom Kleving, Chairman
John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
Randall Greer, Member
Michael Melhado, Member
Nancee J. Hay, 1st Alternate
Keith Mauter, 2nd Alternate
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Cathy Spafford, Building Official
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
Absent:Rick Bertel, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Chairman Kleving called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
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2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 03-06– Regular Meeting – April 22, 2003
Ms. Hay moved to approve Minutes No. 03-06. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPLICATIONS
Attorney Mike Minot, 1815 Rockledge Dr., Rockledge, represented Dominick Villano and Mary Dean Woods, prospective buyers and Victoria Manrodt, present owner.
Attorney Minot noted that his clients would comply with the requirements stipulated by the Town Engineer. He also advised that they would be seeking variances for the following items not consistent with the Town code:
Steps and landing in the front set back area
Balconies in the front set back area
Building east of the Coastal Construction Control Line
Breezeway
Attorney Minot gave background on the property and maintained this plan is a quality redevelopment project.
Dominick Villano, 86 Ellsworth Ave., Harrison, NY, in response to a question from the Board, maintained that, with the existing building to the rear, the 30% breezeway requirement could not be met and was an issue to be addressed by the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. MacNeill pointed out that the 30% breezeway requirement should still apply to the property being developed.
Mr. Mauter received background from Mr. Villano on the site plan process and conformity with Town codes.
The Building Official clarified that the pool barrier is sufficient in conjunction with alarms on the doors and windows.
Johnny Valentine, 6725 S A1A, Melbourne Beach, supported the project and pointed out that the breezeway issue presents a unique situation.
Mr. Washburn cautioned that the breezeway variance needs to be for less than the 30 feet on the subject property as well as for an unobstructed line through the property from A1A to the ocean.
Mr. MacNeill approved of the project but sought consistency with applying the breezeway requirement.
Mr. Villano stated that he was looking for feedback from the Board before proceeding with the purchase of the property.
Mr. Melhado moved to approve the site plan subject to complying with the engineer’s requirements as noted in his letter of May 20, 2003 and obtaining the necessary variances. Ms. Hay seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Kleving, Mr. Greer, Mr. Melhado and Ms. Hay voting “yes.” Mr. MacNeill voted “no.”
Attorney Philip Nohrr, 621 Nightingale Ave., Indialantic, represented the Cochran Group and explained that the project had been redesigned and consists of two parcels with three buildings and 36 total units. Attorney Nohrr advised that this plan meets or exceeds all zoning requirements and will require no variances.
Attorney Nohrr clarified that the property behind the existing bed and breakfast is no longer part of the project and that the wall on the southern border does not intrude into the breezeway.
Ron Treharne, 446 Cardinal Dr., Suntree, project architect, answered questions concerning the trash collection.
The Town Manager noted that no sign was indicated on the site plan because the placement, if any, had not yet been determined and could be considered by the Board at a later date.
Mr. MacNeill moved to approve the site plan with the stipulations as indicated by the town engineers in the comments dated May 19, 2003. Ms. Hay seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Review of Code Section 17-132(2) – no seating shall be provided within twenty (20) feet of a highway requested by Djon Pepaj – City Tropics Bistro, 249Fifth Ave
B. Review of Code Section 17-132(12) – no preparation of food or drink whatsoever shall take place in the outdoor café area - requested by Djon Pepaj – City Tropics Bistro, 249Fifth Ave
Mr. Pepaj was unable to attend the meeting and had requested that Items A & B be tabled.
Mr. MacNeill moved that Items A & B be tabled to the next meeting. Mr. Melhado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Architectural Design Requirements
It was the consensus of the Board to table Item C to the next meeting and to request that Councilman McCabe be present.
D. Temporary Portable Storage Units
The Town Manager gave background on the issue.
The Board recommended a time limit of ten days and a restriction on the number of permits which could be issued to a property owner in a calendar year.
Mr. Chinault advised he would rework the regulations with those recommendations and bring them back to the Board.
5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
The Building Official clarified an entry on her report.
6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER
Mr. Washburn had no report.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.
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Tom Kleving, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary