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
Chairman Campbell called the meeting to order.
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The first item on the agenda was the approval of Minutes:
Member Schwartz made a
motion to approve the minutes of
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Chairman
Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda was the discussion and
possible action regarding recommendation on the Evaluation and Appraisal Report
of the Town Comprehensive Plan to the Town Commission, which was advertised on
Town Planner Ragsdale spoke about the draft EAR which was previously
distributed to the Board members. He advised that there were minor changes. He explained
that the DCA allows 18 months to make Comprehensive Plan changes once the EAR
has been approved.
Town Planner Ragsdale advised the Board that this is the required
public hearing to consider the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and make a recommendation
regarding the adoption of the report to the Town Commission.
There was a discussion regarding traffic, Hurricanes and
other disasters and their impact.
Town Planner Ragsdale advised that if there were specific
things we have to address as we get into the Comprehensive Plan, we can add
them. He stated that we have to include
inter-government coordination.
Member Schwartz made a
motion to approve the Evaluation and Appraisal Report to be recommended to the
Town Commission for their approval, which was seconded by Member Dieterle. The motion carried unanimously.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion and possible action regarding an Ordinance regarding
requirements related to Breezeways. This
item was advertised via direct mailing on
Chairman Campbell opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. Van Catterton, the Attorney representing the Breakers
Condominium, stated that this Breezeway Ordinance is less restrictive than the
one previously presented. He advised
that the Breakers has spent a great deal of money on landscaping and fencing,
now a non-conforming use as per the Breezeway Ordinance, he then provided a
copy of a Grandfather Clause for the Breezeway Ordinance. (Attachment A).
Mr. Kehoe,
Town Attorney Gougelman suggested that this Ordinance be
reviewed and brought back to the Planning and Zoning Board at their next meeting,
to include a revision of adding the parks in the 9-I zoning district.
This item was tabled for the next meeting.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion and possible action regarding an Ordinance allowing dogs in
outside dining areas of restaurants.
There was a discussion regarding this Ordinance, that would
not be any fee required and should the Town Commission decide to approve it,
this Ordinance would have a sunset provision.
Town Manager Bursick advised that this is a three-year pilot
program statewide, which will expire ion
Member Schwartz made a
motion to make revisions to this Ordinance and bring it back to the Board at
their next meeting, which was seconded by Member Quarrie. The motion carried unanimously.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion on 60’ wide lots.
There was a discussion regarding allowing smaller setbacks,
while still maintaining the Town’s character.
It was suggested that people who would be impacted by this decision be
invited to a Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the report by Town Manager regarding development of Ordinance for docks and
waterfront accessory buildings.
Town
Manager Bursick advised that he asked the Town Commission for direction on this
Ordinance and that were not inclined to proceed.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the Report on Board of Adjustment Meeting of
Member Dieterle stated that the Sand on the Beach Variance application
was continued until
Chairman Campbell thanked Member Dieterle for attending that
meeting.
Chairman Campbell stated that next on the agenda were items
to be added to the agenda for future meetings.
Town Manager
Bursick advised that the Building Code References was basically a housekeeping
issue; he said he took this to the Town Commission and they would like to
proceed, that he would have a draft Ordinance for their review for the next
meeting.
Town Manager Bursick stated that the review of allowable
Special Exception uses and development of standards for granting Special
Exception Permit Applications were a result of the joint meeting with the Board
of Adjustment. He advised that we would
proceed with the development of standards for granting Special Exception
permits combined with the Ocean Avenue Redevelopment Plan. He advised that he was working on a scope of
services that would be going to the Town Commission at their next meeting.
Chairman Campbell requested that they be separate issues.
Member Quarrie spoke about last meeting’s discussion
regarding the fence Ordinance regarding elevation surveys.
Building Official Whitelock advised that survey was only
applicable on a dune.
Town Manager Bursick spoke about an amendment to that
Ordinance.
Building Official
Whitelock stated that a survey was a legal document.
The meeting was duly adjourned at
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David Campbell
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lenore R. Milan, CMC,
Town Clerk