09-28-1989 Regular/Public Hearing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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