Planning and Zoning Board

Regular Meeting

April 2, 2007

The Planning and Zoning Board of the Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida met in regular session on Monday, April 2, 2007 in the Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue beginning at 7 p.m.

Present were Chairman Dave Campbell, Vice Chairman Mike West, Regular Members Steve Schwartz and Susan Dieterle, and Alternate Member David Clay. Absent was Member Jayne Waters. Also in attendance were Town Manager Jim Bursick, Planning Official Dennis Ragsdale, William Whitelock, Building Official, and Town Clerk Lenore Milan. Alternate Member Sherri Quarrie was in the audience.

Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order.

Member Schwartz made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2007 meeting, which was seconded, as amended, by Vice Chair West. The motion carried unanimously.

Member Clay made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 30, 2007 Visioning Meeting, which was seconded by Vice Chair West. The motion carried unanimously.

Member Dieterle made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2007 Visioning Meeting, which was seconded by Vice Chair West. The motion carried unanimously.

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The first item on the agenda was the discussion on the Ocean Avenue Redevelopment Plan Ordinance amending Article III 7A-36 regarding 6B Downtown zoning district regulations. There was a discussion regarding the survey distributed at the meeting.

Mr. Ragsdale spoke about the Board being able to grandfather anyone they want, and they could limit the size and uses of the property, the whole desire was to protect existing businesses, this protection that is put in place now would protect them from the big box businesses in the future.

Member Schwartz made a motion to create categories as follows:

Grocery store 12,000 square feet

Bank 4,000 square feet

Restaurant 5,000 square feet

Retail 5,000 square feet

Pharmacies 8,000 square feet

Office space

& all other 5,000 square feet

the motion was seconded by Vice Chairman West. The motion carried unanimously.

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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda was discussion on Ordinance 2007 – 03 adding Section 4A-26 providing for underground electric installation of electric and telephone services to individual properties/structures throughout the Town, as requested by Vice Chairman West.

There was a discussion regarding all the tree streets already having underground utilities. This item will be advertised and brought back to the Planning and Zoning Board at their next meeting.

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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda was discussion on Ordinance 2006 – 12 Walls and Fences, as requested at the December 4, 2006 Regular Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.

There was a discussion regarding to keep in or to remove the Riverside Drive decorative fences section within this ordinance. Mr. Ragsdale was asked to make their approved amendments and bring this ordinance back to the Planning and Zoning Board.

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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda was discussion regarding the development of footprint area. This item was requested by Vice Chairman West.

A discussion ensued about trying to limit the maximum size and the floor to area ratio (FAR).

Vice Chairman West stated that we want to preserve green space, keep the character and scale of community as it is.

Alternate Member Quarrie stated that what we already have in place is doing what you plan to accomplish.

Mr. Ragsdale was asked to come up with a floor area ratio. This item will be placed on the next meeting’s agenda.

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Mr. Ragsdale spoke about the Visioning Meeting, and confirmed that the next meeting will be April 24, 2007 at 7 p.m.

Member Dieterle spoke about Section 7A-69 regarding existing businesses from displaying their products (goods) for sale to the public.

Mr. Ragsdale advised that normally garden shops are exempt, but the Board can put in place exceptions. He said the business owners can get approval in special circumstances.

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The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

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David Campbell

Chairman

ATTEST:

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Lenore R. Milan

Town Clerk