Planning
and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
The Planning and Zoning Board of the Town of Melbourne
Beach, Florida met in regular session on
Present were Chairman Dave Campbell, Regular Members Steve
Schwartz and Susan Dieterle, and Alternate Members David Clay and Sherri
Quarrie. Absent was Vice Chairman Mike West. Also in attendance were Town Manager
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order.
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The first item on the agenda was the approval of Minutes:
Member Dieterle made a
motion to approve the minutes of
The minutes of the
Member Dieterle made a
motion to approve the March 19, 2007 Visioning Meeting minutes, which was
seconded by Member Schwartz The motion carried unanimously by those members
present.
Member Schwartz made a
motion to approve the
Member Dieterle made a
motion to approve the
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion related to Ordinance 2006-12 Walls and Fences, as requested
at the
Chairman Campbell explained the history of this Ordinance,
and read it by title only. He stated that the Board had eliminated decorative fences
from this Ordinance.
Mr. Steve Walters,
There was a discussion regarding the wording and Mr. Ragsdale,
the Town’s Planner suggested a requirement for masonry walls unless the Board
decides the applicant had a burden. It
was then decided to change it to material
structurally similar type of material.
Member Dieterle suggested including the placement of a
five-year term, such as, if they had a wooden fence, had to upgrade in five
years. It was decided that would be
included with the Visioning Plan.
Member Schwartz made a
motion to submit this Ordinance, with the proposed amendments, stating that
this was reviewed by the Board and found to be in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan, which was seconded by Member Clay. The motion carried
unanimously by those members present.
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Chairman Campbell advised that the next item on the agenda
was the consideration of request by Mr. Richard Beaudoin to add Bed and
Breakfast as a permitted use by Special Exception in the 8-B Residential
Business Zoning District.
Mr. Richard Beaudoin spoke about his property, how it still
has the original pine floors and bead wood, with the interior being very well
maintained; that he and his wife bought the property eight years ago. He advised of the difficult time he has had
finding tenants, and spoke of their desire to turn it into a Bed and
Breakfast. He said this would be good
for community and good for the business owners.
He explained his plans to have two, two-story family units where the
garage is presently. That it would not
look different from the front of the house.
Mr. Beaudoin stated that he was seeking to add a Special
Exception use in 8B for a Bed and Breakfast.
Town Attorney Sack advised the three ways the Board could
move forward on this; the Board would determine what they want to put forward,
an Administrative change to the Code, draft
an Ordinance, bring it back, advertise.
The Board could send this to the Town Commission and get input from
them, whether they would want a change to the Land Development Code. He said, Mr. Beaudoin, as the property
owner, could issue an amendment and go through the process.
Chairman Campbell asked if adding a Special Exception to
this zone would require a referendum under the Town’s Charter.
Town Manager Bursick stated that he essentially believes the
options Mr. Sack outlined are appropriate, but for Mr. Beaudoin to do the
process would be cumbersome.
There was a discussion regarding the impact, which included
increase in traffic, with Chairman Campbell stating that the quickest way would
be to send to the Town Commission.
Member Schwartz made a
motion the Board recommend to the Town Commission to consider drafting an
Ordinance to allow for a Bed and Breakfast in 8B by Special Exception, which was
seconded by Member Dieterle.
Ms.
A discussion ensued regarding limiting the number of Bed and
Breakfasts and to preserve the character of the structure.
The motion carried
unanimously by those members present.
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Chairman Campbell advised that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion of Footprint area, as requested by Vice Chairman West.
Town Planner Ragsdale spoke about the rule and law.
Chairman Campbell spoke about the 60’ lots and their
occupied square footage, and FAR.
Member Dieterle asked if we change the percentages are we
changing the zoning.
Member Dieterle stated that we were taking more property
from the property owners; that this is being caused by five lots on the Ocean.
Alternate Member Quarrie spoke about the breezeway and lot
percentage we are taking a good stand, people want to have that breezeway.
There was a discussion regarding State rules, Town Planner
Ragsdale stated that the State requires the Town complies with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Town’s Code.
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Chairman Campbell advised that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion of possible properties to re-zone.
Town Manager Bursick advised that this item was discussed at
the last meeting, with the Town to provide the Board with a map showing the
zoning. He then asked if the Board felt
there were any properties that needed to be re-zoned. He discussed the re-zoning of the Library.
A discussion ensued with regard to several properties in the
Town, and there being no reason to re-zone the Library, that this was
originally for a lot on
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Next item was the reports for the Board of Adjustment
meetings.
Member Dieterle advised that at the
Chairman Campbell
advised the Board of their Joint Workshop with the Town Commission on June 6,
2007, regarding the Breezeway Ordinance, which will follow their 6:30 P.M. Special Call Meeting.
Chairman Campbell
advised the Board of Town Planner Ragsdale’s new report on the Visioning Plan
which will be included in their meeting package for the
The Board asked to
move the Old Business item regarding accessory buildings on waterfront lots and
dock sizes be placed on the
There was a discussion
regarding a home owner turning their property into a timeshare. Town Attorney Sack was asked to research
this. The building heights were
discussed next.
The meeting was duly adjourned at
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David Campbell
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lenore R. Milan, Town
Clerk