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CITY OF EDGEWATF.R
LAND DEVF.l.OPMF.NT AND REGULATORY AGENCY
RF.GULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SF.PTEMBF.R 12, 1991
6:30 P.M.
COMMl IN I TY CENTER
Chairman C. Peter Hellsten
the Land Development and
Thursday, September 12,
Hall.
called to order a regular meeting of
Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m.,
1991, in the Community Center of City
ROLL CALL:
Membprs present were Mr. Masso, Mr. Ewing, Mr. Fazzone, Mr.
Hildenbrand and Chairman Hellstpn. Mr. Garthwaite was excused
and Mr. Klein was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of August 19, 1991 were presented for approval. Mr.
Fazzone moved to approve the minutes as presented, spconded by
Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
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Pronosed Siqn Ordinance Discussion and Possible Recommendation to
Council - Chairman Hpllsten turned the meeting over to Mr. Karet.
Mr. Karet explained the Planning and Zoning Departments
interpretation of the boards requested changes to the sign
ordinance. The following changes were addressed: real estate
signs - no sign permit is required; omitting section on existing
signs conforming to common signagp plan; assignment of sign
permit; rewording of compliance, nonconforming signs and
compliance required for substantially altered signs.
Chairman Hellsten opened the discussion to the public.
There was some discussion from the public, although there were no
additional suggestions.
Chairman Hellsten called a brief recess at 6:53 p.m.
Chairman Hellsten resumed the meeting at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Fazzone stated the business owners had several areas of
concern in the sign ordinance draft. He said at the last meeting
everything the business owners objected to, have been addressed.
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Chairman Hellsten reminded the public that under the new
regulations, pole signs are permitted with approval from the
LDRA, however, none of the existing pole signs will be affected.
Ron Carwile, owner Coastal Tires: Mr. Carwile stated this
proposed sign ordinance is not perfect, but a compromise has been
reached.
Mr. Karet referred to Figure 15 of the proposed changes. Some
business owners suggested haveing an eighteen inch (18") base
rather than a twenty-four inch (24") wide base. He and the board
said they had no problem with this change.
Mr. Faz70ne moved to accept the sign ordinance adding the changes
and forward to the City Council for approval. Seconded by Mr.
Masso. Motion CARRIFD 5-0.
Chairman Hellsten
committee and the
the sign ordinance
thanked the members
business community for
draft.
of the sign
their time and
ad hoc
input on
Mr. Masso made a motion to dissolve the sign ad
seconded by Mr. Fazzone. Motion CARRIFD 5-0.
hoc committee,
Pro~osed Lrtnqua~e for Low Impact Office Overlay: Mr. Karet asked
if this could be postponed until Mr. Addison arrives. Chairman
Hellsten agreed, and moved to New Business.
NEW Bt J5 T NEBS:
SP-9108
agent for
approval.
American Leqion Post
the American Legion
'17 - Earl Wallace,
Post 17, requested
authorized
site plan
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet for his comments. Mr. Karet
gave a review of the site plan re~uest stating the request is for
a 12,000 s~urtre foot structure. The site plan indicates a future
expansion of 10,000 square feet. It is recommended that approval
at this meeting include only the 12,000 square foot structure.
Information on the proposed addition was provided so the board
would be aware that the stormwater and parking has been designed
to accommodate the build out of the site. Mr. Karet also stated
that this will be a 304 seat restaurant and a 28 stool bar. The
comments of the staff have all been addressed by the applicant
and staff recommends approval.
Mr. Wallace stated that the project is a total of 22,000 square
feet. He said he would like Phase I and/or Phase II approved.
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There was discussion regarding
parking. Mr. Wallace said the
requirements.
whether there would be adequate
project complies with the City's
Mr. Wallace also discussed the plans for the future expansion
saying the same type of metal structure would be built.
Chairman Hellsten inquired about the amount of
Karet said there will be no access to U.S. #1.
access to Lamont Street, and to Wilkinson Street
the property
traffic. Ml-.
There will be
in the rear of
There was disrussion regarding the distance between the American
Legion and the church to the north of the project. Mr. Karet
stated that is the Planning and Zoning Department's
interpretation that the 500 foot distance applies only to
businesses with a primary use that involves the sale of alcohol.
He also stated that the sale of alcohol is merely an accessory
use to the American Legion Hall.
Chairman Hellsten asked
Phase I and Phase II.
approval on a project
asked Mr. Wallace when
Wallace indicated they
be ten years or more.
if the board is being asked to approve
Mr. Karet stated he does not recommend
this size be phased. Chairman Hellsten
they would construct Phase II. Mr.
would like to start next year, but it may
Mr. Masso moved to approve Phase I, seconded by Mr. Hildenbrand.
Motion CARRI~D 5-0.
SP-9007 Joe Martin Requests
Martin, authorized agent for CM&G
plan extension.
~xtension for
Manufacturing
Sit Plan - Joe
requested site
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet to address this request. Mr.
Karet said Mr. Martin has provided a written request for an
extension of site plan. He noted that our regulations have not
changed since this was adopted. He also said this request would
be a one time extension.
Mr. Karet pointed out that while these requests are normally
handled as a formality, as long as all the requirements have been
met, staff may recommend otherwise, once the new land development
regulations have been adopted.
Mr. Fazzone moved to approve the request for an extension of the
site plan, seconded by Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Mr. Ewing
abstained.
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Pronospd lanquaqe for low Imnact nf~icp Overlay
Mr. Karet was asked by the Chairman to explain the proposed
regulations for the low impact office overlay. Mr. Karet said
this camp about through a reCJuest from Mr. Addison to go from
residential to B-3 or B-2 on Indian River Boulevard. Mr. Karet
said the regulations would be a npw sl?ction to the Land
Develorment Regulations providing for existing single-family
homes bp converted to office buildings. This is handled as a use
change. It would estahlish which area the overlay would be
allowed to be aprlied or is hping arplied.
Chairman Hellsten suggested prohihiting mechanical equipment that
is larger than normal for a residential area.
Mr. Ewing inquired ahout the
exrlained that the parking
surrounding area.
parking restrictions. Mr. Karet
shall resemble those typical of the
Mr. Ewing moved to aprrove the
U.S. #1 on Indian River Boulevard.
overlay from Hibiscus Drive to
Motion CARRIFD 5-0.
Mr. Fazzone moved to accert the proposed language for the low
impact office overlay as writtpn, amending the word "screened"
and inserting the word prohihited and send to council for
consideration. Seconded by Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIF-D 5-0.
DI5\.U5SION ITFMS:
Planninll
,- ev i ewp.d
and ?oninq Director's Rp.Dorts Mr. Karet briefly
the information included in the boards packet.
Chairman's RRports - Chairman Hellsten was in receipt of a mpmo
from Fire Chief Vola, referring to spt backs. Chairman Hpllsten
asked that this be included on the October agenda for discussion.
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ADJOl JRNMFNT :
There bping no further business to come before the agency a
motion was mane and arproven to anjourn. The mpeting anjourned
at 8:4~ p.m.
Minutes resrectfully submitted by:
Snndra Mpager-ppngov, Spcretary
Land Dpvelorment and Rpgulatory Agency
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Idramin/091291