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01-19-1983 Regular/Public Hearing '- .:. u o /' PLM~NING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1983, 7:00 PM Ivlinutes Mr~ Bennington called the Public Hearing to order at 7:06 PM in the Edgewater Community Center, and stated the purpose of the hearing. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS Mrs. Wadsworth, Deputy City Clerk, was present to issue the oath of office to Messrs. Finn, Opal and Winter. ROLL CALL Members present: Messrs. Bennington, Opal, Winter, Finn, Hetu. Also present: Mrs. Winks. PUBLIC HEARING - Gaslite Square, Mango & 16th Street, R-4 Mr. Mark Dowst, engineer, and Mr. Bill Rossiter, owner, were present to discuss their proposed subdivision. Mrs. Winks read the density statement which noted that it would be 5.18/ acre, which was a condition for Sketch plan approval. Other requirements for Preliminary approval that had not been submitted were presented as follows: Draft of deed restrictions, Soil survey map, Typical layout of buildings showing setbacks, Recreation donation letter. Mr. Garthwaite questioned the size of the had no problem with the variance that was what was proposed, duplexes or triplexes. will be duplexes. cul-de-sac. The Department Heads requested. Mrs. Bennington asked According to the developer, they Moved by Mr. Hetu, seconded by Mr. Winter, and CARRIED 5-0, to close the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17 PM. Gaslite Square, Mango & 16th Street, R-4 Preliminary Pl'at Approval Mr. Bennington asked the developer if he still intended to sell the lots, or build the duplexes himself. Mr. Rossiter replied that he would probably build most of them himself. Mr. winter felt that the proposed schedule of installing sidewalks was not acceptable, and that they should all be installed at the same time. The developer stated that if sidewalks were installed before the construction of the duplexes they would be destroyed. Tne~e was ,mues discussion .on how this could be resolved. 1 Mr. Bennington read the memo of Mr. Cross' comments on the drainage swales being used for retention and this being on City right-of-way. Mrs. Winks noted that Mr. Cross had suggested that Lot 15 be used for a retention pond. Mr. Dowst stated that the soil is shell and there would not be alot of water retention in the swales, and the overflow would go to the lake. Mrs. Winks noted that she had talked with Mr. Copeland concerning the over- flow going to the lake. The lake does belong to the City, but he feels that this use be checked out with DER. Mr. Opal questioned where the overflow from the lake would go and would the lake be sufficient without a retention pond. Mr. Dowst stated that if Mr. Cross would make an on-site inspection of the property that he would realize that the County soil map~conflicts with the actual type of soil there~ Moved by Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Opal, and CARRIED 5-0, that Briley, wild make an on-site inspection of the property to determine if both swales and a retention pond are necessary, and if the lake will hold the additional run-off; and respond in writing to the Planning Department of their findings before the next Planning Meeting. Q o Mr. Winter stated that he felt the sidewalks should be installed in a uniform manner. Mrs. Bennington questioned if someone was to get hurt when only part of the sidewalks were in, who would be responsible. The developer stated that they could submit a separate bond for the sidewalks. It was noted that the sidewalks are part of the required improvements and are already covered under the Surety Bond. Moved by Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Opal, and CARRIED 5-0, to give the developer a maximum of 18 months to install sidewalks, but if the construc- tion of all buildings is completed before that time, they be installed at the time of completion. Mrs. Winks read the requested variances which were lot depths on several lots and a variance in the diameter of the cul-de-sac, and in the diameter of the road right-of-way. Mr. Bennington read the requirements for the granting of a variance by the Commission. It was noted that there was no problem with the variance by the Department Heads. Moved by Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Hetu, and CARRIED 5-0, to grant the variance for lot depths, cul-de-sac diameter and road right-of-way diameter in that it met all the criteria for the granting of these variances. Moved by Mr. winter, seconded by Mr. Opal, and CARRIED 5-0, to grant Preliminary Plat Approval to SP-8227 with the following conditions: (1) Briley, Wild make an on-site inspection to determine the water retention needs and reply in writing to the Planning Department before the next meeting. (2) Sidewalks are to be installed within 18 months of final approval, or at the time of construction completion, whichever is sooner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Mr. Hetu, seconded by Mr. Winter, and CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 1983 Planning Commission meeting. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Mr. Bennington opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Winter nominated Mr. Bennington, seconded by Mr. Hetu; moved by Mr. Hetu, seconded by Mr. Winter, and CARRIED 5-0, to close nominations; upon roll call Mr. Bennington was unanimously elected Chairman. Mr. Bennington opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Opal nominated Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Hetu; moved by Mr. Hetu, seconded by Mr. Opal, and CARRIED 5-0, to close nominations; upon roll call Mr. Winter was unanimously elected Vice Chairman. SITE PLAN REVIEW SP-8229 - Professional Plaza, Ed Hall, East Side of US 1, between Laundromat and Harris Construction, B-3- Pre"l imi narY/Final" Site plan Approval Mr. Wallace was present as an authorized representative to discuss the proposed professional plaza. Mr. Wallace submitted two architect sealed plans, which showed the trash collection area moved. Mrs. Winks read the Department Head comments and Mr. Wallace's comments to the questions that they had. Mr. Winters questioned the fire wall. Mr. Opal questioned the retention area. Mr. Wallace noted that this area is swaled and highly landscaped to hold the water. Moved by Mr. winter, seconded by Mr. Hetu, and CARRIED 5-0, to approve Preliminary/Final Site Plan, and it does comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting January 19, 1983 Page 2 -. o o COMMUNICATIONS Industrial Development Board Chairman's Letter of 1/6/83, "Seminar" Chairman Bennington read Mrs. Massey's letter inviting the Planning Commission members to a Seminar dealing with promoting industry to Edgewater. All members noted that they would attend. "Annexation Request", City Clerk's Letter of 1/5/83 Mrs. Winks noted several items that she would be checking pertaining to the annexation of this land. Chairman Bennington noted we needed to know what they plan to do with this property and a good map of this area. 'Mr. and Mrs. Fong and Edith & Howard Ranken own the majority of this property. Mrs. Winks passed out a letter from Mr. Wadsworth on the capacity and usage of our present water and sewer. Chairman Bennington noted that the Commission would like to know where we stand after all the proposed developments are finished that are now in the records. Mr. Opal stated that he considered this area an enclave. Chairman Bennington noted that if this went for a referendum for non-voluntary annexation that it might be good to square up the boundaries of the City, and not just consider the requested property. Moved by Mr. Opal, seconded by Mr. Hetu, and CARRIED 5-0, to table the discussion on annexation for further research. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Bennington brought up the subject of architect and engineer sealed plans. Councilwoman Bennington has checked with an architectural engineer and he advised that the Commission write to the State Board of Architects to obtain information on this subject. Chairman Bennington suggested we also write to the County for their interpretation and possibly to the Board of Engineers, if there is one. The Commission needs to know when an archi- tect is required to seal plans and when an engineer is required to seal plans. Mrs. Winks stated that she had written a letter to Mr. Alvarez concerning SP-8228, the drive-thru grocery, and the required parking. Mr. Alvarez replied verbally that there was no need for 28 parking spaces due to the nature of the business, therefore a building permit has been issued. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Bennington drafted up a landscape and a tree ordinance, and passed out copies of this to the members. The Commission was asked to review this and make comments on any changes that might be made. Moved by Mr. Opal, seconded by Mr. Winter, and CARRIED 5-0, to put the landscape and tree ordinance on the next meeting's agenda for action at that time. Chairman Bennington noted that the ordinance on the 5% recreation fee and the resolution on the recreation trust fund were never finalized. He would like to get these back on line and finalized. Moved by Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Hetu, and CARRIED 5-0, to refer 81-0-34 and '81-R-77 to the City Attorney for his comments on the legality of them. Changes to the Zoning Appendix was discussed and it was decided that they would be put together in one package to go to Council in February. This will be discussed at the next meeting. Chairman Bennington would like Mr. Alvarez' comments concerning the Planning Commission granting variances for certain areas pertaining to site plans. At present they can grant variances in a subdivision but not on a site plan. Planning Commission Public Hearing & Regular Meeting January 19, 1983 Page 3 ~ o o Chairman Bennington noted as an example that if 60 parking spaces was required in the Code, but in actuality 60 were not needed, could the Commission trade off the parking spaces for say, additional landscaping. Chairman Bennington stated that we now have no paving ordinace on parking lots. He felt that this should be looked into and maybe require paved parking lots on a paved road, and non-paved on non-paved roads until such time the road is paved. Mr. winter suggested that Section 1102 be changed to allow Zoning changes at least six times a year instead of the four times a year now stated. This will be di~cussed at the next meeting, when we will compile a packet of changes to be presented to Council. Moved by Mr. Winter, seconded by Mr. Opal, and CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM. Minutes submitted by: Deborah K. Winks Planning Commission Public Hearing and Regular Meeting January 19, 1983 Page 4