03-10-2010 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6 :30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vopelak called to order the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6 :30 p.m.,
March 10, 2010, in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were John Weiss, William Miller, Edwin Vopelak, Pat Card, Robert McIntosh, Jean
Kayat (6 :35) and Justin Kennedy (6 :32). Also present were Development Services Director Darren Lear
and Planning Technician Tabitha Russell.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. McIntosh moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2010 regular meeting as read, second by
Mr. Card.
MOTION CARRIED 5
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. TA-1001- The City of Edgewater, requesting amendments to the City of Edgewater Land
Development Code, Article VI, Sign Regulations and Article XVIII, Indian River Boulevard — S.R.
442 Corridor Design Regulations, regarding City franchise signs.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
There was discussion among the Board regarding franchise signs. Jack Corder, Leisure Services
Director, spoke in regards to the request and offered to answer any questions the Board had. Mr.
McIntosh submitted written comments to the Board.
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr. Weiss to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
for the amendments to the Land Development Code.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
03 -10 -2010
CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6 :30 p.m.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
Mr. Lear distributed to the Board a letter from the City Manager regarding the Brownfield
Redevelopment Program Workshop. He stated a resolution is being drafted to designate the
Planning and Zoning Board as the Brownfield Advisory Committee. He also informed the Board that
the Restoration Remedial Amendments and the amended Development Order were passed by City
Council and transmitted to DCA. DCA notified the City that they should be advertising a Notice of
In Compliance on or around March 30, 2010.
b. Chairman's Report
None at this time.
c. Agency Members Report
Mr. McIntosh informed the Board that there is a committee through Parktowne that is planning a
Business Expo on May 15, 2010 that will be open to all businesses in the area. They will also be
celebrating Armed Services Day. Also, the CEDS committee meeting was moved from March 19,
2010 to March 26, 2010.
Mr. Weiss and Mr. Card thanked Mr. McIntosh for his hard work and dedication.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6 :54 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
Planning Technician
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