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01-29-1997 .... ..."", CITY OF EDGEWATER Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 1997 6:30 p.m. Chairman Masso called to order the regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m., January 29,1997 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. ROLL CALL Members present were Mr. Fazzone, Ms. Lichter, Mr. Moncure, Mr. Garthwaite, Ms. Agrusa, Mr. Hildenbrand and Chairman Masso. Also in attendance were Mark P. Karet, Director of Community Development, Krista A. Storey, City Attorney and Sandra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Garthwaite to approve the minutes of December II, 1996 and seconded by Mr. Moncure. Motion CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing - CU-9604 - Luis C. Geil. Authorized Ae'ent for Vicl~ie E. Hall. 1950 West Parl~ Avenue Chairman Masso opened the public hearing and informed the Board that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to install gas pumps at a commercial building located at 1950 W. Park Avenue. After opening the public hearing, Chairman Masso asked Mr. Karet for staff's comments. Mr. Karet said for the record, public notices were sent to property owners within a 500 foot radius of the subject property. Mr. Karet stated the applicants are requesting a conditional use permit to install gas pumps at an existing 2,300 square foot commercial building on a .41 + acre site located at 1950 W. Park Avenue in the B-2 Neighborhood Business District. He said the owners intention is to install gas pumps and open a new convenience store. Mr. Karet said Section 606.01(d)(2) of the zoning ordinance establishes convenience stores with gas pumps are allowed as special exceptions in the B-2 District provided the r'equirements of Section 713 are met. Mr. Karet said all of these requirements can be met by the applicant. Mr. Karet concluded Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting January 29, 1997 1 ~ ...., saying, based on their findings, staff supports the applicant's request. He also recommended the LDRA grant a conditional use permit to allow the gas pumps. However, he said restrictions should be placed on the hours of operation to limit the potential for adverse effects on the neighboring residences. Staff recommended prohibiting operations between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Chairman Masso asked the Board if they had any questions for Mr. Karet. Mr. Garthwaite said he has a problem with the space between the pumps and the building. He also felt there could be possible traffic jams with the two entrances. Ms. Lichter questioned the screening on the property. Mr. Karet responded the applicant is required at the time of site plan submittal to address landscaping as well as buffer requirements. The Chairman asked Mr. Geil if he had any comments. Mr. Luis Geil. 2105 Saxon Drive. New Smyrna Beach. Mr. Geil responded he doesn't foresee any problems, and all requirements will be addressed at the time of site plan submittal. Mr. Garthwaite suggested moving the pumps to the front of the property, of which Mr. Karet agreed that this suggestion should be taken into consideration. He then discussed the parking conflicts that will result from relocating the pumps. Also discussed in length was egress and ingress and whether one-way traffic should be considered. Ms. Lichter asked Mr. Geil if he agreed to prohibiting the hours of operation between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. Mr. Geil said it would be acceptable. Chairman Masso asked the Board members if they had visited the subject property. Mr. Garthwaite and Mr. Moncure were the only members to respond that they had visited the site. Chairman Masso then asked for public comments. Dolores Fox. 513 Wildwood Drive: Ms. Fox felt the gas pumps would be an "eyesore" to the entrance of the subdivision community. Ron Austin. 7 Pines Ede'e Court: Mr. Austin said his concern is the lack of space for gas pumps, and also stated that the subject property was originally turned down for gas pumps for lack of room. Other comments were made from the public concerning possible traffic congestion and the safety of children at the school bus stop as well as the stormwater system. There being no additional comments Chairman Masso closed ~he public hearing. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting January 29,1997 2 ... ......, Mr. Moncure said he had concern with the gas tanker truck getting to the pumps with the design presented. Mr. Garthwaite expressed the desire for additional information before voting on the issue. Chairman Masso re-opened the public hearing as the public had additional comments. Several neighbors to the subject properly had comments regarding a gas tanker truck getting in and out of the subject properly, and the closeness of the park on the east side of the property. Chairman Masso again closed the public hearing, and after brief discussion requested a motion to approve or deny the request. Ms. Lichter moved to continue the request until more information could be provided. Mr. Karet asked for direction as to what sort of information they were looking for. Ms. Lichter said she would like to include in her motion to continue the request to the next regular meeting of February 26, 1997, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion CARRIED 6-1. Mr. Moncure voted no. The Board then asked Mr. Karet for additional information regarding the history and changes of the properly, the possibility of moving the gas pumps away from the subdivision, additional buffering, the preservation of the entrance to the subdivision, a report from the Fire Department saying there will be no co-mingling of the ground water and the tank contents, environmental issues, explanation of how the tanker will access the properly and the placement of the fill-hole. Chairman Masso called for a recess at 7:35 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 7:41. OLD BUSINESS N one at this time. DISCUSSION ITEMS Election of Officers Nominations for Chairman Mr. Garthwaite moved to nominate Mr. Masso as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Fazzone. There being no additional nominations a vote was taken. Motion CARRIED 7-0. Nominations for Vice-Chairman Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting January 29,1997 3 ..... ...., Mr. Fazzone moved to nominate Mr. Garthwaite as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Moncure. Again, there were no addition nominations. Motion CARRIED 7-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Community Director's Report Mr. Karet reminded the Board that Monday, February 3, 1997, the City Council will have the second reading and public hearing of the new sign ordinance and encouraged them to attend. B. Chairman's Report Chairman Masso had nothing to report at this time. C. Agency Members' Report The Board had nothing to report 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 7:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator Land Development and Regulatory Agency :smp c: \LD RA \minutes\1I29/97 Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting January 29, 1997 4