Brevard County, Florida 32903
April 25, 2006 5:30 PM Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 06-05
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON APRIL 25, 2006.
PRESENT: John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
Rick Bertel, Member
Randall Greer, Member
Nancee J. Hay, Member
Dan Sullivan, 1st Alternate
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Cliff Stokes, Building Official
Christopher Chinault, Town Manager
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
ABSENT: Tom Kleving, Chairman
Loren Goldfarb, 2nd Alternate
This meeting was tape-recorded. Records are indexed and filed for ready reference where such have been summarized in typed minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Vice Chairman MacNeill called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 06-04 – March 28, 2006
Ms. Hay moved to approve Minutes No. 06-04. Mr. Greer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPLICATIONS
The Town Manager presented an additional agenda item and noted that it had been posted at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Mr., Chinault explained that Riverside Bank, 417 5th Ave., was requesting an extension for site plan approval. He advised that the site plan was approved October 25, 2005 and amended March 28, 2006.
A letter from Marlin Construction indicated that there was a delay in securing FDOT approval for access onto US 192 and they were requesting a six month extension.
Ms. Hay moved to grant the six month extension. Mr. Bertel seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Review of Code Section 17-106.2(c) taking into consideration new technology for electronic signs (requested by the Board of Adjustment).
The Town Manager gave background and explained the Board is faced with three options: leave the code affecting changeable copy sign as it currently stands; allow the same kind of marquee signs that are permitted now but with the capability of being changed electronically; or allow for permitting a broader visual sign presentation.
The Board discussed the new technology and how it might fit into the character of the Town. They considered safety issues, possible restrictions if the signs were permitted and the possibility of seeking more public input.
Mr. Washburn cautioned the Board to consider enforcement issues along with any changes.
The following members of the public addressed the issue:
Djon Pepaj, 1000 N Riverside Dr.
Brian Bernard, 101 N Ramona Ave.
Scott Smith, 321 7th Ave.
Mr. Bertel noted the desire of the Board to help business thrive, but he felt electronic signs was not the solution.
Mr. Sullivan made a motion to not change the existing code. Mr. Bertel seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
In addition to his written report, Mr. Stokes gave an update on the Villano site plan.
6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER
Mr Washburn had no report.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Greer presented a request to review the language in the Comprehensive Plan section dealing with recreation and open space designating Orlando Park as a neighborhood park for the southern section of the Town.
The Town Planner clarified that the Comprehensive Plan is due for an update in November 2007 based on the population of the Town. He also advised that the plan could be reviewed for “small scale” changes at any time.
Mr. Washburn advised that the designation “neighborhood” park is based on size and is not meant to be discriminatory. He also noted that the language contained in the “data” section is not the controlling factor, but that the Goals, Objectives and Policies are the key.
Mr. Washburn will review the language and present a report at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary