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04-12-2006 ~ CITY OF EDGEW A TER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2006 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., April 12, 2006 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. 2. ROLL CALL Members present were Edwin Vopelak, Pat Card, David Ross, Sandy Jones, John Weiss, Todd Fuhrmann and Charlene Zeese. Also present were Development Services Director Darren Lear and Planning Technician Bonnie Wenzel. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Jones moved to accept the minutes with the correction that Mr. Garthwaite stated he thoue:ht the Board did not set a precedence with variance approvals. but that each reauest was looked at on a case bv case basis. second bv Mr. Card. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 PUBLIC HEARING 4. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Vopelak stated that item AN-0515 and AN-0601 would be tabled to the May 10, 2006 Plannjng and Zoning Board meeting. Ms. Jones moved to continue AN-0515 and AN-0601 to the Mav 10. 2006 Plannine: and Zoning Board meeting. second bv Mr. Card. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. a. SP-0520 - Tom Corbett, Florida Concepts, Inc. requesting site plan approval to construct a retail center and bank on property located west of US Highway 1 and north of Pine Avenue. Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information on the request. There being no discussion Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing. Mr. Card moved to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the site plan approval for .45::r acres of land located west of US Highwav 1 and south of 1900 S. Ridgewood Avenue. to be known as Middletown Plaza. second bv Ms. Jones. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 b. RZ-0519 - James C. Carder requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .24::1: acres of land located on the southwest corner of Falcon Avenue and Mariners Gate Court as R-4 (Multi-Family Residential). Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information on the request. Mr. Lear stated that the zoning designation for this property conflicted with the Future Land Use designation. 4-12-06 p&Z Minutes CITY OF EDGEW A TER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:30 p.m. Mr. Card stated he felt this was not a good location for a house due to the existence of commercial development nearby. Mr. Lear responded that a single family home would have less impact on the area. Mr. Fuhrmann agreed that residential would be more suitable. "-" ..."", Robert Fuller, 408 Sea Hawk Court spoke about the parking situation with this property and the Pelican Cove recreation center. Chairman Vopelak asked Mr. Fuller is there was an agreement for the parking. Mr. Fuller stated no. Mr. Lear stated the applicant was present, and maybe an easement could be worked out. Carl Carder, 1305 Royal Palm Drive, stated they will try to reach an agreement, they just keep running into problems. He stated at this time they are only asking to change the zoning. Mrs. Zeese asked if they could change the zoning, Mr. Lear stated that the zoning is the only issue at hand, a variance would be needed to build the house. Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing. Mrs. Zeese moved to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .24:1:: acres of land located on the southeast corner of Falcon Avenue and Mariners Gate Court as R-4 (Multi-Family Residentian, second by Ms. Jones. MOTION 7-0 Chairman Vopelak called recess at 6:50 p.m. The meeti~g resumed at TOO p.m. 5. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING a. TA-0601 - City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code. Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information on the request. Mr. Lear also presented a power point presentation outlining some of the major changes proposed to the Land Development Code. Mr. Weiss stated that with the significance and the numbers of changes to the Code more time would be needed to review and he would like some workshops. Mr. Card stated his primary concern was having to move so quickly on the changes. Chairman Vopelak asked why they had to move so quickly. Mr. Card asked if they could slow down. Mr. Lear stated the Board can continue this request. Mr. Card stated he was not sure that City Council was concerned with the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation as Council had a workshop regarding the Code and the Board was not invited to participate. Mr. Card was concerned that if the Board did not make a recommendation, City Council would still take action on the Code changes. Mrs. Zeese asked if they could table the request and have a workshop. Mr. Ross asked what questions could not be answered. Ms. Jones stated that the Board has not had a chance to provide input, neither has the public. 4-12-06 p&Z Minutes 2 CITY OF EDGEW A TER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:30 p.m. Mr. Weiss stated that the Code is a major document with significant impacts, and felt that more time was needed to discuss the changes. ~ ...." Mr. Lear stated the Chairman could call a special meeting with 24-hours notice. Shannon Julien, VCARD, presented a power point presentation outlining concerns with the proposed changes. Mike Holbrook, Bowyer Singleton and Associates, spoke of opportunities for redevelopment and new development within the City. Greg Blase, Volusia Home Builders Association, spoke about the need for affordable housing and the need for various lot sizes. Barney Dillard, 3515 S. US Highway 1, spoke against the proposed changes. He stated that the 15- acre minimum for PUDs was backwards, he wondered where the number came from. Mr. Lear responded that staff came up with the number after much discussion. Mr. Dillard then asked if there would be any variances to the 15-acre minimum. Mr. Lear stated a text amendment would have to be approved. Mike Thompson, 1089 Volco Road stated he was backing the no-growth candidates. He stated people want intelligent growth, not 190-foot tall buildings. - . Dot Carlson, 1714 Edgewater Drive, speaking on behalf of ECARD, stated that clustering is a double- edge sword, and that parking is a problem on 50-foot lots. She added that growth does not pay for itself and you are losing green space with cluster development, she asked for a height limit of 50-feet. Chairman Vopelak called recess at 8:10 p.m.; the meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m. David McCallister, spoke about the benefits of development, he asked the City to not keep new people out and to not restrict the height to 50-feet. Bob Lott, 2112 S. Riverside Drive, spoke about being Chairman of the Economic Development Board and their goals to bring high paying jobs to the City. He added that commercial development reduces the tax burden on homeowners. He stated that these changes will have a dramatic negative effect on commercial development and urged serious review. He added that Council must understand the long term effects. J. Michael McKay, 1717 S. Riverside Drive, discussed the amendments proposed to inoperable vehicles and explained to the Board what an ad-hoc committee established by the previous City Council approved. He stated that the Code does not need to be changed, we need better enforcement of the Code. Matthew Negedly, 504 Coral Trace Boulevard, stated this is about diversity and urged the Board not to recommend approval to City Council. Bill Miller, 2131 S. Riverside Drive, urged the Board to take consideration from everyone and to think about each aspect of the proposed changes. 4-12-06 p&Z Minutes 3 '-" CITY OF EDGEW A TER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2006 6:30 p.m. "'wIll Dot Carlson, spoke about not wanting this area to look like Seminole County. Tom Valley, 134 Mangrove Estates Circle, New Smyrna Beach, stated he was considering a project in Edgewater. He urged the Board to slow down and get educated on the proposed changes before making a decision. Chairman Vopelak asked what would happen if the Board made no recommendation tonight. Mr. Card stated he had no problem with having additional sessions to discuss the changes. Chairman Vopelak asked Mr. Lear to get an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether or not the Board could hold off on making recommendation to City Council. Mr. Lear stated he would work on that the following day. There was discussion as to whether or not the Board should deny the changes. Mr. Ross commented on VCARD's presentation. He stated the presentation was good, but felt that efforts were being made to stop the City from acting on what it wants. Mr. Weiss stated time was needed to really go through the document. Mr. Fuhrmann stated he had a problem with the change of gross to net density. Mr. Ross stated that a lot of issues have not even been discussed. There being no further discussion Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing. Mr. Weiss moved that the Planning and Zoning Board members ask the Town Council that since this is a maior document. it's going to take a lot of time to be done right. that they afford us. the Planning and Zoning Board. the opportunity to schedule as many workshops with the proper people whether they be town planners. building. construction people. whatever we feel is needed to discuss this code with. and break this down Article by Article and do it properly. second by Mr. Card. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 6. OTHER BUSINESS None at this time. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Development Services Director's Report None at this time. b. Chairman's Report None at this time. c. Agency Member's Report None at this time. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Bonnie Wenzel, Planning Technician I< 4-12-06 p&Z Minutes 4