2007-O-09 & 2007-O-10seems to her there is still the opportunity to look at the
property and reestablish his plans to fit what is needed
now and then there will be an opportunity to get something
passed. In some way, they have a right to use their land.
Mr. Gambone stated they weren't there to try and be heavy
handed. They would like to be able to work out a
reasonable compromise with the City.
Councilwoman Lichter asked Mr. Lear if it customarily takes
thirteen months for all the cases that come in front of
him. Mr. Lear stated generally no. They had a lot of
issues going on that year with the Land Development Code
changes and some other items that were before Council.
Then there was the number of agenda items were to be
shortened and that was part of the process.
Councilman Vincenzi asked Mr. Lear if there was a maximum
amount of time that they can't take longer than to review
plans. Mr. Lear informed him there was not.
Mayor Thomas listed three reasons why he is not supporting
the project. Reason #1, it exceeds the 35-foot height
limit Charter amendment. Reason #2, it is not compatible
with the surrounding developments and Reason #3 he doesn't
care what kind of arrangements you make for stormwater
runoff. When you have that may people and that many
rooftops and that many driveways, those heavy metals are
going to eventually wind up in the river. It is his goal
to have zero runoff into the river and to keep the river
pristine for the future.
Mayor Thomas entertained a motion.
The MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
I. lsz Reading, Ord. No. 2007-0-10, Jason Gambone
requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning
Map to include 41.87+ acres of land located south
of Oak Street, east of US1 and west of the Indian
River as RPUD (Residential Planned Unit
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Development) and approval of associated RPUD
agreement for River Club (rezoning)
City Attorney Ansay read Ord. 2007-0-10 into the record.
Development Services Director Lear made a staff
presentation. Staff is recommending denial of this based
on inconsistencies with the Land Development Code and
Charter.
Due to there being no comments, Mayor Thomas opened and
closed the public hearing and entertained a motion.
togers moved to deny Ord. 2007-0-10 due to t
lumber of inconsistencies with the Land
,de and due to the fact that the two items
mentioned, Section 21-50.02 and Section 21-
second by Councilman vinccnzi
The MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
City Attorney Ansay reported that while they were
discussing this item it was brought to her attention that
there was no public comment on the previous agenda item.
She suggested the original maker of the motion move to
reopen the agenda item, reconsider it, open it back up for
public comment and if there are any comments then pass the
motion again. She apologized.
Mayor Thomas apologized
public comment.
of
The NOTION CARRIED 5-0.
He thought he opened it up for
to
Mayor Thomas asked for public comment.
The following citizen spoke:
Carol Ann Stoughton, 2740 Evergreen Drive, asked if there
was any way they could work with this man. He has waited
thirteen months. Councilman Vincenzi stated he thought
they invited him to come back to negotiate but not the
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