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09-14-1989 Regular/Public Hearing o 0 LANu DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Nancy Blazi called to order a regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 1989, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mrs. Blazi, Mrs. Glover, Mr. Hellsten and Mrs. Martin. Mr. Garthwaite was excused. Mr. Klein arrived at approximately 6:50 p.m. Also present were Lynne Plaskett, Acting Planning and Zoning Director, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of August 10, 1989, were presented for approval. Mrs. Glover moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 4-1. Mrs. Blazi voted no, because she was no present at that meeting. The minutes of August 24, 1989, were presented. Mrs. Glover moved to approve the minutes, Mr. Hellsten moved to second, but noted corrections: semi-colon insertion discussed during Outdoor Display section, and on page 3, the word meet should be met. Mrs. Glover agreed to the amendment. Motion Carried 5-0. The minutes of August 28, 1989, were presented. Mr. Hellsten moved to approve, seconded by Mrs. Glover. Motion Carried 5-0. CONTINUED ITEMS: SP-8911 Al Davis/Paul Mack Addition 211 Dale Street All American Truss Company: Mrs. Blazi read a memo from Terry Wadsworth, Superintendent of Utilities, regarding fire protection. Mr. Danny Lemma, executive vice-president of All American Truss, was present. He stated the revised plans submitted indicated the necessary changes. There were no questions from Agency members. Mr. Bennington moved to approve, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion Carried 5-0. Buffers for Industrial Zones: Mrs. Blazi read the memos dated July 19, 1989 and August 23, 1989, from the Acting City Manager and City Manager, along with the minutes from the City Council meeting of August 21, 1989. Mr. Bennington read a proposed draft to the members regarding this issue. There were a few minor changes to the proposed draft. Mr. Bennington moved to have the draft drawn up for the Agency to review at a later date, seconded by Mrs. Martin. Motion Carried 5-0. NEW ITEMS: SP-8913 L. Geil Commercial Buildinq 24th Street and Hibiscus Drive: Mr. Geil stated he was requesting preliminary and final site plan approval at this time. Mrs. Blazi went through the department head comments. There was a question as to the need for an additional fire hydrant. Mrs. Blazi also read the memo from the City Engineer. Mr. Geil stated the engineering problems were currently being addressed. There was discussion regarding the fact that there is only a two inch (2") water line running through Hibiscus Drive, and there was not enough water pressure for a fire hydrant. Mr. Klein arrived at the meeting. 1 o o The agency agreed the comments hydrants and the ability to have location needed to be clarified in regarding the need for fire a fire hydrant at a certain the department head comments. Mr. Geil stated Mr. Frank Hall, half of the proposed building, leased. Hall Plumbing, and the other would be using half would be Mrs. Plaskett pointed out the swale did not constitute a five foot (5') landscape buffer. Mr. Geil stated he could plat shrubs if needed. There was some question as to whether there would be a problem hooking up to sewer with the septic tank in the rear of the building. There was also discussion as to the cost to be paid by the property owner for sewer hook up. Some of the members were concerned that the property owner would not be paying his fair share if the cost was higher to hook up to a septic tank at the rear of the property instead of the front. Mr. Bennington moved to approve preliminary site plan approval with the conditions that Mrs. Plaskett check on the swale and make sure the property owner pays for full cost of sewer hook up. Mr. Hellsten seconded. Motion Carried 6-0. Mrs. Glover moved to adjourn for a public hearing, Mr. Hellsten. Motion Carried 6-0. The meeting approximately 6:59 p.m. seconded by adjourned at Mrs. Blazi called to order a public hearing of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 1989, In the Community Center regarding the Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Ground Water Aquifer Recharge (Infrastructure) Element and the Capital Improvements Element. There were four (4) residents in attendance for the public hearing. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mrs. Blazi, Mrs. Glover, Mr. Hellsten, Mr. Klein, and Mrs. Martin. Also present were Lynne Plaskett, Acting Planning and Zoning Director, Elly Johnson, City Manager, Fred Munoz, Finance Director, Harold Nantz and Robert Ore, Consultants from Dyer, Riddle, Mills, and Precourt, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. Mr. Nantz gave the presentation regarding the elements. He stated the "infrastructure" element basically discussed economic feasibility, meeting state and regional plans and mandates, an analysis of existing conditions, and existing and future needs. Mr. Nantz stated facilities for waste water, force mains, lift stations, and sewer for Florida Shores were needed. There were no deficiencies found under the category of solid waste when the analysis was done. Drainage: City wide stormwater management master plan is needed, and is currently in the works. Water system: Miscellaneous improvements such as hydrants, emissions, western wellfield and treatment plant expansion. Aquifer Recharge: Define areas in the City for reservation for recharge of groundwater. The sewer type is to be determined at a later date and is currently under review. Mr. Nantz stated that F.S. chapter 163, calls development, providing facilities, setting standards for levels of service for all comprehensive plan, growth management (act), user and impact fees. for compact urban and maintaining elements in the assessments, and Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 14, 1989 ~ - o <.) There was some discussion as to what would happen if the City did not adopt the comprehensive plan. Mr. Nantz and Mr. Johnson agreed that funding would be cut and shared revenues would be discontinued, etc. Mr. Ben Vasquez, S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, and Mr. Johnson, City Manager, debated whether F.S. 163 was mandatory or not. Bill Day, 3232 Queen Palm Drive, stated the Capital Improvements Health Department and now they State. stated the City Council first Program was required by the say it's a requirement of the Mrs. Plaskett stated the Growth Management Act stated every City will have a comprehensive plan, including an analysis of the infrastructure and a capital improvements element. Mr. Nantz elaborated by stating that the capital improvements element discussed the financial capability to be able to fund all of the required updates, etc., in the comprehensive plan. Mr. Donald thought this improvements he regretted Price, 2126 Travelers public hearing was in program vs. the capital the hostility of the two Palm Drive stated he also regards to sewers (capital improvements element>, and (2) previous speakers. Mr. Nantz discussed the capital improvements element. He stated the shortfalls had been determined. Monies were available in the general fund, state sharing revenue fund, enterprise fund, and the new stormwater utility fund. He added the element looked at additional funding possibilities and it would include an entire fiscal assessment for a 5 year period. The Agency asked the press in the audience to please get the word out about the public hearings taking place. Mr. Johnson spoke about a meeting with the Florida Shores Homeowners last Tuesday evening regarding the sewer system. He stated he was quite happy with the results and believed there were only a few that were still not happy. Mr. Hellsten brought up water quality. Mr. Nantz and Mr. Johnson assured the members that there was nothing wrong with the water quality. Low water pressure at the South end of Florida Shores and slight salt water intrusion in the Western wellfield was also discussed. Mr. Klein mentioned inadequate fire protection past 24th Street. Mrs. Martin discussed lime in the water. It was noted the water was treated by a lime process. Mr. Nantz ended by stating the capital improvements element draft should be completed by the end of next week. Mr. Hellsten Mrs. Martin. 7:50 p.m. moved to adjourn the public hearing, seconded by The public hearing was adjourned at approximately NEW ITEMS CONTINUED: Discussion and Recommendation to City Council Reqardinq Florida Inland Naviqation District Plans to Use Spoil Island as State Parks for Recreational Uses: Mrs. Plaskett asked for a recommendation to have Council send a letter to F.I.N.D. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 14, 1989 3 . . . o o objecting to recreational uses on spoil islands as reported in the Daytona Beach News Journal on August 20, 1989, and also asked that the funds available be used to clean the islands up. She stated that the City of Edgewater is designated as a bird sanctuary, and that development of the islands could damage the ecological system. There was some discussion as to whether they had use the spoil islands for recreational uses. jurisdiction to The members discussed the issue and believed that the spoil islands were the only natural habitat left for wildlife, the use of the spoil islands for recreation would pollute the river, homeowners would end up being taxed, the state, regional, and local agencies were supposed to be protecting the environment. The members also agreed that the spoil islands needed to be cleaned up, but should be left for natural habitat. Mr. Hellsten bud" letter, moved to recommend Council send a "Nip it seconded by Mrs. Glover. Motion Carried 6-0. In the DISCUSSION ITEMS: Actinq Planninq and Zoninq Director: no reports Chairman Reports: None Aqency Member Reports: Mr. Bennington brought up exception regarding the gas pumps. the special There being no further business to come Martin moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m. before the Agency, Mrs. Hellsten. The meeting Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting/Public Hearing Thursday, September 14, 1989 4