Brevard County, Florida 32903
September 25, 2007 5:30 PM Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 07-07
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007.
PRESENT:
John MacNeill, Chairman
Randall Greer, Vice Chairman
Rick Bertel, Member
Tom Kleving, Member
Dan Sullivan, 1st Alternate
Mike McCabe, 2nd Alternate
Cliff Stokes, Building Official
Christopher Chinault, Town Manager
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
ABSENT: Nancee Hay, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Chairman MacNeill called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 07-06 – August 28, 2007
Mr. Greer moved to approve Minutes No. 07-06. Mr. Kleving seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Review Proposed Ordinance – clarification and standards for short-term rental units – for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The Town Manager explained that, since the proposed ordinance deals with land use, the Town attorney had requested that the Zoning and Planning Board initiate and review it before it went before the Town Council.
The Town Manager gave background explaining that the ordinance defines short term rentals and sets standards for enforcing the prohibition of short term rentals in residential areas in response to complaints from residents.
Mr. Chinault stated that the ordinance permits short term vacation rentals only in the “T” zone and added that he had met with the two affected business owners in that district and they had no problems with the new regulations.
Mr. Kleving clarified that the purpose of the ordinance is to lessen the impact on neighboring properties in the residential districts.
The following members of the public spoke in favor of establishing regulations prohibiting short term vacation rentals in residential zones:
Johnny Valentine, 1047 Wavecrest Ave
Stuart Glass, 132 Miami Ave, who entered into the record photographs and internet advertisements for vacation rentals within the town
Anne Bernick, 151 Miami Ave.
The Board discussed various provisions of the ordinance.
The Town Manager suggested that the Board put the ordinance on the table and then vote on any amendments they might wish to include.
Mr. Kleving moved to approve the proposed ordinance relating to short term vacation rentals. Mr. Sullivan seconded.
Mr. Kleving moved to increase the term defining short term vacation rentals from 30 days to six months. Mr. Sullivan seconded.
Mr. Bertel pointed out that many residents take advantage of seasonal rentals which is usually a three to four month period.
The following members of the public gave input on the term issue:
Cathy Brackett, 140 Miami Ave
Donna Braunlich, 148 Miami Ave.
Anne Bernick
Motion to increase the time frame to six months did not pass with Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Greer, Mr. Bertel and Mr. Kleving voting “no.” Mr. Sullivan voted “yes.”
Mr. Bertel moved to set the time frame at 90 days. Mr. Kleving seconded. Motion carried with Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Bertel and Mr. Kleving voting “yes.” Mr. Greer and Mr. Sullivan voted “no.”
The Town Manager clarified that the ordinance could be amended at a later date and outlined the enforcement procedure.
Mr. MacNeill moved to permit the parking of recreational vehicles consistent with the existing Town Code for residential properties. Mr. Kleving seconded. Motion carried with Mr. MacNeill, Mr. Greer, Mr. Bertel and Mr. Sullivan voting “yes.” Mr. Kleving voted “no.”
Mr. Kleving amended his original motion to adopt the proposed ordinance with the approved amendments. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kleving moved to find the proposed ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Objective 1, Policy 1.1, Future Land Use Element. Mr. Greer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
In addition to his written report, the Building Official reported that there were no substantial commercial projects underway.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
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John B MacNeill, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary