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09-28-1989 Regular/Public Hearing o o CITY OF EDGEWATER LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Nancy Blazi called to order the regular meeting/public hearing of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 1989, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mrs. Blazi, Mr. Garthwaite, and Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Glover and Mr. Hellsten were excused. Mr. Klein was absent. Also present were Mark Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, Lynne Plaskett, Planning Assistant/Grant Administrator, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of September 7, 1989, were Mr. Bennington asked for a correction: should be "believed" on the first page. approve, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion presented for approval. the word "determined" Mr. Garthwaite moved to Carried 4-0. The minutes of September 14, 1989, were presented. The minutes are to be held until a later date when a quorum is available. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED ITEMS Special Exception Gas Pumps B-2 District: Mr. Bill Hathaway, attorney, was present. Mr. Hathaway submitted copies of Section 200.00 (definitions of Type A & B Automotive Service and Special Exceptions); Section 606.01(b) and (d)(2) (B-2 Neighborhood Business District); Section 713.00 (Automotive Services); Ordinance 86-0-3 (Section 200.00-definitions-Convenience Food Stores). Mr. Hathaway believed Section 713.07 was the "crux" of the matter, because Automotive Service Type A specifically states "A business primarily engaged in servicing motor vehicles..... There was much discussion and debate regarding Section 713.07 as it pertains to convenience stores with gas pumps. Mrs. Blazi read, into the record, proposed gas pumps from Marge Fulton, a letter in favor of the a local real estate broker. Bill Riqqle, abutting property owner was in favor of something that would benefit the community. He believed the site plan was nice and another project done by the same developer was very well maintained. He also spoke about landscaping and water retention codes being enforced. There was some discussion regarding the convenience store with gas pumps at 30th Street and India Palm Drive. Joan Stronq stated a with gas pumps on previously. petition against another convenience S.R. 442 had been presented to the store City There was discussion regarding the current traffic problems on S.R. 442 in the area of the railroad tracks, where the proposed gas pumps are planned. Mr. Hathaway stated the traffic would 1 o u There was discussion regarding the current traffic problems on S.R. 442 in the area of the railroad tracks, where the proposed gas pumps are planned. Mr. Hathaway stated the traffic would enter and leave from Fern Palm Drive, and the developer would pave the first 200' of Fern Palm Drive. The 750' spacing requirement between the nearest pumps was discussed. Mr. Bennington believed the intent was due to traffic, the railroad tracks and reduced visibility in the area. Mr. Hathaway pointed out that the convenience store alone would generate traffic. Mr. Karet questioned whether or not the trip generation would be the same with and without gas pumps. Mr. Hathaway agreed there would be more traffic with gas pumps. Mrs. Blazi read the definition of a special exception into the record and went through the Department Head comments. Mr. Bennington moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion Carried 4-0. There was discussion as to whether gas pumps in conjunction with a convenience store should be licensed under Automotive Service type A or B. After further discussion it was agreed the City Attorney should be present prior to a decision being made. Mr. Garthwaite moved to remove the request from the agenda for a special meeting, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Mr. Bennington stated the City Attorney was to attend the special meeting. Motion Carried 4-0. Mr. Garthwaite moved to remove the sketch plan for the convenience store with gas pumps for a special meeting, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion Carried 4-0. Mrs. Blazi called a recess at 7:45 p.m. back to order at 7:57 p.m. The meeting was called NEW ITEMS Annexation Volusia County School Board 23.4 Acres: Ms. Pat Drago was present from the School Board. The property is located East of the Florida East Coast Railway on the West side of Roberts Road on lot 21. She stated the plan was to open the proposed elementary school in late 1990, and she had started discussion with Terry Wadsworth, Superintendent of the Utilities Department, regarding water, sewer, and the master stormwater plan. There was discussion regarding traffic impact that would be caused by the proposed school, and the need for a traffic light at the intersection of Roberts-Road and U.S. 1. Ms. Drago stated there would be a turn lane provided at the intersection, and crossing guards would be working at the school site. There was also discussion regarding a bike path on Roberts Road. Mrs. Drago stated there would be one at the school site, and the School Board was working with Tom McClellan of Volusia County on continuing the bike path on Roberts Road toward U.S. 1. Ms. Drago believed the City should consider continuing the path from the school towards the Florida Shores subdivision. It was noted that Florida Statutes Board to come back to the City for construction. does not require the School site plan approval prior to Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 28, 1989 2 . I o o Ms. Drago explained the proposed school would have ten portable units on the site, and the school would be designed to hold 720 to 730 students. There was discussion regarding shared use of the playing fields with the City. Mr. Garthwaite moved to forward to Council annexation, but to note the concern of the traffic and bike path, seconded by Mrs. Martin. 4-0. in favor of Agency regarding Motion Carried Subdivision SD-89-3 Woodrick Subdivision Preliminary Plat: Willie Wood was present. Mrs. Blazi went through the Department Head comments. It was noted that the Fire Safety Inspector believed a fire hydrant was needed at 12th Street and Lime Tree Drive. It was noted the subdivision lots encircle a borrow pit. Mr. Wood stated he would fill areas as needed. He added the proposed subdivision would be single family residential. The members discussed the need subdivision rules and regulations. platted lots were discussed. for sidewalks, as per the Requirements for trees on the Mr. Bennington moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to sidewalks, as stated above, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 4-0. Mr. Garthwaite moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion Carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mrs. Blazi called to order a public hearing at 8:22 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 1989, in the Community Center regarding the Housing Element, Recreation and Open Space Element and the Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mrs. Blazi, Mr. Garthwaite, Mr. Bennington, and Mrs. Martin. Also present were Mark Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, Lynne Plaskett, Planning Assistant/Grant Administrator, Jack Corder, Direction of Parks and Recreation, Peter Grigas, Strategic Planning Group, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. There were seven (7) people in the audience. Housinq Element: Peter Grigas presented the proposed Housing Element. Mr. Grigas discussed housing conditions, and stock between 1979 and 1987, housing development from 1980 to 1987, and housing costs. Mr. Grigas believed the areas that needed to be addressed were low and moderate income housing, traditional mobile home parks, and group housing. Mr. Grigas then went through the goals, policies and objectives. Mr. Grigas believed the City should consider a provision for adult congregate living facilities. Mr. Grigas discussed the population projections prepared by Strategic Planning Group and noted the B.E.B.R. population projections for 1990 had been exceeded in 1987. There was also Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 28, 1989 3 C j , . o o discussion regarding the possible need for housing assistance in the future. It was also noted the needs of the elderly would be greatly increased in the 1990's. Mrs. Blazi called a recess at 8:45 p.m. 8:52 p.m. The meeting resumed at Recreation and Open Space Element: Jack Corder presented Element. Mr. Corder noted there were six (6) proposed facilities. Whistle stop park is the main facility for the Southern section of the City and the Parks and Recreation looking for a main facility for the Northern section, because the City would soon be losing the available facilities at elementary school. this park was the Mr. Corder noted the need for a golf course and the City was currently inquiring about possible sites. The City would prefer to see a golf course provided by a private developer. Mr. Corder discussed plans for Whistle Stop Park. Mr. Corder stated the City would be working with the School Board to share facilities after school hours at the proposed school site on Roberts Road. Mr. Corder briefly discussed the County borrow pit on the East side of Mango Tree Drive. It is available to convert into a park facility, but it may be more of a liability than an asset. Coastal Manaoement Element: Lynne Plaskett presented this Element. Mrs. Plaskett explained that this Element was prepared in conjunction with Volusia County. Mrs. Plaskett discussed protection, public access, public services and facilities, land use, water quality, beaches and dunes, and coastal hazards. Mrs. Plaskett noted that shelters, during hurricanes, etc., needed to be addressed to meet the needs of the community, and other items of concern. Mrs. Martin moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 4-0. There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Bennington moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 28, 1989 Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney, Secretary Page 4