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03-09-1989 ~ 0-- ~ ~CITY OF EDGEWATER CJ LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1989 6:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Vice-Chairman Louise Martin called to order a regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 1989, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mr. Garthwaite, Mrs. Glover, Mr. Mackie and Mrs. Martin. Also present were Councilman Hatfield, Lynne Plaskett, Acting Planning and Zoning Director, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. Mrs. Blazi and Mr. Klein were excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 26, 1989, were presented. Mr. Bennington moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Garthwaite seconded, but asked the minutes be checked to see if he actually voted no regarding the Perry variance request. Motion Carried 5-0. The minutes of February 2, 1989, were presented. Mr. Mackie moved to approve, seconded by Mrs. Glover. Motion Carried 4-1. Mr. Garthwaite voted no. The minutes of February 9, 1989, were presented. Mr. Garthwaite moved to approve, seconded by Mrs. Glover. Motion Carried 5-0. The minutes of February 23, 1989, were pres~nted for approval. Mr. Garthwaite so moved, seconded by Mrs. Glover. Mr. Mackie asked to have the minutes checked regarding a motion he believed he made on the Smith variance request. Motion Carried 4-1. Mr. Bennington voted no. CONTINUED ITEMS: SP-8820 Norman Roberts Hibiscus Drive between 22nd & 23rd Streets: This site plan was brought back to the Agency for reconsideration from the December 8, 1988, meeting, at which time the Agency voted to approve the plan provided there were toilets for each unit, and the shop/office area could not be leased separately. It was noted the restroom facilities met the building code, which is all that is required. There was discussion regarding the need for an opaque buffer (fence) at the rear of the property instead of a chain link fence. Mr. Roberts stated he would put slats in a chain link fence to comply. There was discussion regarding the past problems of leasing the office and shop areas separately, when the intent had been for the office and shop area to be leased together. Mr. Bennington moved to approve the site plan with an opaque fence and not to rent the office/shop areas separately with a written agreement. Mr. Roberts questioned the motion, and after further discussion, Mr. Bennington withdrew the motion. Mr. Bennington moved to approve the plan with an opaque fence, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 5-0. SD-86-3 Edgewater Landing Phase II: Mr. Storch, Attorney, and Mr. Berge, developer, were present to discuss the nature trails in lieu of sidewalks in the subdivision as agreed at the February 23, 1989, meeting. Mr. Storch and Mr. Berge presented plans to the Agency showing where the nature trails would be located. There was discussion about putting the trails along the streets. Mr. Storch stated underground utilities and trees were utilizing the street sides. Mr. Storch and Mr. Berge believed sidewalks in the right-of-way would ruin the effect of the landscaping, etc., when entering the subdivison. Mr. Garthwiate moved to approve the final plat with the additional paths as presented being constructed as approved. Mrs. Glover seconed. Motion Carried 5-0. Vice-Chairman Martin called a recess at 6:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 6:50 p.m. NEW ITEMS: ~ ~ " , Rezoning American Pioneer/Robert Baldanza 10.64 Acres County B-4/R-3 to City B-3: Mrs. Plaskett noted the bank was not rezoned when site plan approval was given. Mr. Storch stated the bank property was not included in this request for rezoning. It was also noted Mr. Ong, former Planning and Zoning Directed had recommended the request for rezoning as B-3 in lieu of B-5. The Agency discussed the B-3 and B-5 zoning districts and believed it would be better and offer protection to Edgewater Landing if the property was zoned B-5. Norman Miller, owner of the outer parcel, stated he was interested in B-3, because the property abutted a cemetary, and he was considering a funeral home in the proposed shopping center which is not permitted in the B-5. After further dis- cussion, Mr. Storch agreed to amend the rezoning request to B-5. There was discussion about retaining the natural vegetation where possible, and loading/unloading areas for the proposed shopping center. Mr. Miller stated the plan presented was an overall development plan and the issues could be brought up at the time of site plan application. Mr. Garthwaite moved to recommend to Council the parcel be rezoned from County B-4/R-3 to City B-5. Mrs. Glover seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. Variance Belmont Homes 602 S. Riverside Drive: It was noted, Danny Herman, authorized reprentative, had withdrawn this request. SP-8903 Luis Geil N.W. Corner Fern Palm Drive and S.R. 442: The members discussed the grease trap required by the Health Department for cold cuts, per Mr. Geil, and traffic going to Fern Palm instead of S.R. 442. The Agency discussed paving Fern Palm Drive to the second ingress/egress of the convenience store and the first entrance off the alley. There was discussion regarding gas pumps shown on the plans. It was noted the pumps were six hundred fifty feet (650') from existing pumps at the Huntley-Jiffy, and per Section 713.00 of the Code, seven hundred fifty feet (750') is required. There was discussion regarding the chain link fence around the retention area. Mr. Geil stated it was for vehicular safety. There was also discussion about the land- scaping. Mrs. Plaskett showed the members the original site plan which did not meet the landscape requirements, but was a better landscape plan. The members agreed. Mr. Bennington moved to grant preliminary site plan approval with the landscaping as shown on the original site plan, the paving redone as stated above, and the gas pumps excluded. Mr. Garthwaite seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Application Fees for Zoning Text Amendments and Requests to Vacate: Mrs. Plaskett pointed out there were no fees for zoning text amendments or requests to vacate, and the Planning and Zoning Department recommended a fee of $100.00 to cover administrative costs. Mr. Bennington moved to approve a feet of $100.00 for zoning text amendments and request to vacate, seconded by Mrs. Glover. Motion Carried 5-0. Draft Ordinance Fences, Walls, and Hedges: Mr. Bennington stated he had a lot of information regarding this subject and would like to get it together to give to the Secretary so each member could have it for another meeting. Mr. Bennington moved to table this issue, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 5-0. Mr. Bennington moved to table the draft ordinances for Miniwarehouses, Off-Street Parking, and Outdoor Display, seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion Carried 5-0. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, March 9, 1989 Page 2 ~ o DISCUSSION ITEMS continued: Acting Planning and Zoning Director reports: Mrs. Plaskett stated Higgenbotham Chrevrolet, and Jeep Eagle were requesting permission to hold car sales at the Florida Shores Plaza. She added the City Manager asked for input from the Agency before the request went to the City Council. The members discussed the complaints they get from patrons of the shopping center, because they can't find a place to park when the car sales go on. They also discussed the fact that the car sales would interfere with the traffic at Hardee's, and that car sales caused unsafe driving at the North and East sides of the Florida Shores Parking lot. Mr. Garthwaite moved that there is not enough room for car customers/car sales for the reasons stated above. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. Motion Carried 5-0. There being no further business to come before the Agency, Mrs. Glover moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mackie. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, March 9, 1989 Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Page 3