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02-24-1999 '-' ....., v CLu.\\-- CITY OF EDGEWATER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 24, 1999 6:30 p.m. Chairman Garthwaite called to order the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m., February 24, 1999 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. ROLL CALL Members present were Mr. Zeese, Mr. Ogram, Mr. Ridner, Mr. Azzarello, Sr., Mr. Hildenbrand (arrived 6:32 p.m.) and Chairman Garthwaite. Mr. Masso was record excused. Also in attendance were Lynne plaskett, Planning Director, Nikki Clayton, City Attorney and Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Zeese to approve the minutes of January 27, 1999 and seconded by Mr. Ridner. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Chairman Garthwaite refrained from voting as he was excused from the January meeting, Mr. Hildenbrand hadn't arrived as yet and Mr. Masso was excused. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing - VA-0199 - Lisa and Mark Cline requested a variance from tile side corner and rear setbacks to their property located on the north west corner of Indian River Boulevard and Lime Tree Drive. Chairman Garthwaite asked Ms. plaskett for staff comments. Ms. plaskett said Mr. and Mrs. Cline, owners of Lots 1309 through 1312 are requesting a variance from Section 602.02(d)(2)&(3) of the Zoning Ordinance. The request is for a lo-foot variance to the rear setback and a lo-foot variance to the side corner setback. Ms. plaskett said the Cline's are proposing to build a home and future garage, but would like to preserve six specimen oak trees on the property. The trees range in size from 15 inches to 19 inches in diameter. Ms. plaskett explained the requirements for lot sizes and setbacks are greater on Indian River Boulevard than Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting February 24, 1999 1 'W' ..., in other districts. She stated Mr. and Mrs. Cline tried to redesign the proposed house, but could not accommodate the trees. Ms. plaskett concluded saying Mr. and Mrs. Cline addressed the criteria for a variance and, if the Planning and Zoning Board grants the request, Staff recommends protective barriers by placed around the drip line of the trees during construction to ensure survival. Chairman Garthwaite asked the Board for their comments. Discussion ensued regarding existing and proposed setbacks, required numbers and size of lots along Indian River Boulevard and possible damage to the trees during construction. Chairman Garthwaite asked the applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Cline, if they wished to address the Board. The applicants' had no comments. Chairman Garthwaite apologized for not formerly opening the public hearing earlier in the meeting and did so at this time. He then asked if any of the Board members had spoken with anyone or visited the subject property. Four of the members said they had visited the property. The six criteria for granting a variance was read by Ms. plaskett. The Board voted in favor of each. Ms. plaskett informed the Board and the applicants the Florida Department of Transportation plans for the widening of SR 442 would not affect the subject property. Chairman Garthwaite entertained a motion. Mr. Ridner moved to approve the request, based on the criteria being met, to include Staff's recommendation and if there is damage to the trees, replacement trees shall be required. Seconded by Mr. Ogram. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Public Hearing - CPA-9901 - Luis C. Ged, autllOrized agent for George w: Marion requested a text amendment and future land use change to property located on tile south side of Sr 442, between Air Park and Cow Creek Roads. Chairman Garthwaite asked Ms. plaskett for staff comments. Ms. plaskett said the applicant is seeking a text amendment and future land use change to add a category for Mixed planned Unit Development to the zoning ordinance. A change to the Future Land Use Map from current County designations to a mixed land use classification is also requested. Ms. plaskett said, until the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) is found sufficient, the Future Land Use Map cannot be amended. She said the EAR will be submitted to the City Council on March 1 for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Ms. plaskett said once the EAR has been approved by DCA, the City can move forward with the amendment to the Future Land Use Map. Ms. plaskett concluded, saying Mr. Geil is aware of the DCA requirements. He has provided the Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting February 24, 1999 2 .., ...., information as established in the Land Development Code for initial application, and staff seeks general! conceptual approval. Ms. plaskett explained the request is to get an opinion from the Board. She also explained the information provided, Section 21-57.03 - Commercial planned Unit Development (CPD) is being proposed for the new Land Development Code. Once the CPD is adopted, a comprehensive plan amendment will be prepared. If approved, Mr. Geil will be able to move forward with his proposal. Chairman Garthwaite opened the public hearing and asked the Board for their comments. Mr. Zeese asked how the Board should react to the request. Ms. plaskett said Staff and the applicant are looking for concept approval of a mixed use from the Board before this project goes any further. Chairman Garthwaite expressed the importance of the future appearance of SR 442, stating he prefers not to have an abundance of strip malls. Ms. plaskett stated a development agreement would be required. She spoke about a corridor overlay, large buffers and aesthetics. Ms. plaskett said the Board expressed wanting input at earlier stages of developments and staff was looking for their direction. Mr. Luis Ged. authorized agent for George W. Marion said he believes SR 442 could look like Dunlawton Road in Pt. Orange or Granada Road in Ormond Beach. This is the "look" they are trying to acquire. Some of the Board members expressed their concern with approving just a concept. Ms. Clayton explained mixed uses and their potential benefits. She said a development agreement will be required and would like to see this be a "Gateway Project" for the City. After additional discussion, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Ogram made a motion to approve conceptually, the proposed PUD request with necessary guidelines so as to resemble Dunlawton and Granada Roads with buildings set back and landscape buffering. Seconded by Mr. Azzarello, Sr. Motion CARRIED 5-1. Mr. Zeese voted no. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Community Director's Report Ms. plaskett informed the Board, the EAR has been completed and is on the City Council agenda for March 1 for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs. . B. Chairman's Report Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting February 24, 1999 3 ..... "WI Chairman Garthwaite questioned a previous discussion on parking stall size requirements. Ms. plaskett said staff was looking to reduce the size from 10 feet by 20 feet, to 9 feet by 18 feet for certain uses, such as shopping centers, perhaps on a percentage bases. Chairman Garthwaite and Mr. Zeese expressed why they felt the larger size should remain in place. Ms. plaskett stated she would like some versatility in certain areas such as new and used car lots as this is display area versus parking areas. The Chairman and Mr. Zeese agreed that car lots and private parking spaces for small businesses that do not generate customer visits, could be smaller, but shopping centers should be left as they are now. Brief discussion followed. C. Agency Member's Report None at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator Planning and Zoning Board :smp c: \LD RA \minutes\022499 Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting February 24, 1999 4