May 26, 1998 Indialantic Town Hall

Present:
Victor Kostro, Chairman
Bruce Bogert, Vice Chairman
Michael Fischer, Member
Beverly Harris, Member
John MacNeill, Alternate
Robert Doherty, Alternate
Brian Barber, Building Official
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary

Absent:
Thomas Kleving, Member (excused)

1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM

Chairman Kostro called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A. Minutes No. 98-7- Regular Meeting - April 28, 1998

Mr. Bogert moved to approve Minutes No. 98-7. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

3. CODE REVIEW

A. Review of Code Sec. 17-124 AR-3" Multi-Family Residence Districts to determine if it is consistent with interpretation of Code Sec. 17-4 (24) Dwelling, multifamily - (requested by the Town Council)

Town Planner Ed Washburn explained that there could be confusion in using "dwelling unit" and "living unit" interchangeably and recommended changing the wordage. He pointed out that there were no other inconsistencies within the code.

Building Official Brian Barber stated he found no inconsistencies in the code.

Mr. Bogert moved to change duplex family living units to duplex in Sec. 17-124(1)(f) and living units to dwelling unit in Sec. 17-124 (1)(g). Mr. Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS

A. Review of Chapter 17 to determine outdated laws (Continued from the April 28, 1998 meeting)

1. Mr. Fischer - Article VI (Sec. 17-97 through 17-105)

The Board agreed with Mr. Fischer's findings that no changes were necessary in Article VI (Sec. 17-97 through 17-105).

2. Ms. Harris - Article VI (Sec.17-106 through 17-106.5)

Ms. Harris presented her report on the sign ordinances finding many of the restrictions to be outdated and not providing for continuity throughout the Town. She observed that many of the ordinances are not being enforced and perhaps should be eliminated.

It was the consensus of the Board that, while Ms. Harris' arguments had merit, the Sunset review was perhaps not the appropriate venue to address revisions to the sign ordinance.

Mr. Washburn explained that the Board could pursue this matter by presenting recommendations to the Town Council or, to ascertain if the Council had interest, requesting that the Council direct the Board to review the ordinance.

Ms. Harris moved to request the Town Council to consider requesting the Zoning & Planning Board conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinances. Mr. Fischer seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Bogert, Mr. Fischer, Ms. Harris. Mr. MacNeill and Mr. Doherty voting "yes". Mr. Kostro voted "no".

Mr. Kostro tabled this review item until the Board received further direction from the Town Council.

5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL

Mr. Barber's report for April was included in the packets.

6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER

1. EAR recommendations

Town Planner Ed Washburn had prepared three elements of the EAR for the Board's review. He explained that only the Goals, Objectives and Policies at the end of each section along with several future land use maps are what will be adopted by the Town Council and forwarded to the State for approval. He pointed out that the data analysis sections can be changed and updated at any time.

Mr. Washburn maintained that the plan has served us well and most of the changes add time lines or state that we have done what we said we would do in the Comprehensive Plan.

He explained that Zoning Board needs to review the elements, hold a Public Hearing and forward their recommendations to the Town Council by August.

It was the consensus of the Board to discuss the first three elements at the next regular meeting. The Sunset reports from Mr. Kleving and Mr. Kostro would also be placed on the next agenda.

7. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

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Victor Kostro, Chairman

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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary