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 Quarrie made a
motion to approve the minutes of
Member Schwartz made a
motion to approve the Joint Meeting minutes of
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Chairman
Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda was the discussion and
possible action regarding Ordinance 2007-10 regarding requirements related to
Breezeways, which was advertised on
Town
Attorney Gougelman advised the Board that this would have to be continued until
the
Member Quarrie made a motion to
continue this item to the
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2007-11 allowing
dogs in outside dining areas of restaurants, which was advertised on
Town Attorney Gougelman read the Ordinance in title only.
Chairman Campbell asked if there was any discussion
regarding this Ordinance.
Member Quarrie inquired if changes made meet the criteria for
open walkways so other patrons will not be disturbed by the dogs.
Several minor revisions were requested, and it was decided that
they were consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
Member Quarrie made a
motion to recommend this Ordinance to the Town Commission, with suggested
changes, which was seconded by Member Schwartz.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion on amendment to the Walls and Fences Ordinance 2007-12,
which has not yet been advertised.
There was a discussion regarding this Ordinance; that it was
clear that an elevation survey would not be required. Building Official Whitelock stated that it
would not be necessary as long as there hasn’t been any reconstructive work
done.
Member Clay made some minor changes to the Ordinance, it
would be revised, advertised, and brought back to the Board as an Ordinance.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion on 60’ wide lots. He
advised that corner lots are where the problem is.
Town Planner Ragsdale spoke about the older homes, that when
they were looking to expand, to continue their walls, they go before the Board
of Adjustment, where they are told that it isn’t an isolated issue; it is a
catch-22.
Chairman Campbell advised that the Ordinance passed in 1972
had a concept of wide distances between houses.
There was a discussion regarding side set backs being left at 15
feet.
Chairman Campbell stated that he would draft a
recommendation on this item for consideration by this Board at its
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the discussion on Building Code References.
Building Official Whitelock requested that this item be
continued until the next meeting, advising that at the State level there has
been changes. He advised that he would meet with the Town Attorney before he
brings this item back to the Board.
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Chairman Campbell stated that the next item on the agenda
was the Report on Board of Adjustment Meetings of November 8th, 15th
and 26th, 2007.
Member Dieterle stated that the Board granted Walgreens
their Variance for the reduction of loading zones, then rescinded it. She
advised that it was continued until
Town Attorney Gougelman advised that Town Planner will be
bringing his revisions to the Special Exception with regard to the
There was a discussion regarding the size proposed for the
Walgreens, the truck entrance and that this Board would be sent the site plan
for their approval, if the Variance and Special Exception are approved by the
Board of Adjustment. If approved by this
Board, it will be sent to the Town Commission.
Chairman Campbell thanked Member Dieterle for attending those
meetings.
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Chairman Campbell stated that next on the agenda was Old
Business.
Town Manager Bursick stated that information was being
prepared on Special Exceptions; allowable uses and criteria for granting
Special Exceptions for a preliminary discussion at the February meeting.
Town Planner Ragsdale advised that he placed a memorandum in
the beginning of the EAR report regarding the historic preservation objective
of the Town to clarify in the report to the Town Commission for their
Chairman Campbell advised the Board that he received a
memorandum from Town Manager Bursick requesting that a member of this Board
attend the Town Commission meetings to provide a verbal report from the Board
to the Commission.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Campbell stated that he
would attend the December 19th meeting and a Board member would
attend by rotation.
Town Manager Bursick advised that the Town Commission is
reviewing their policies and procedures which will move Boards and Committees
up on the agenda.
Chairman
Member Clay
stated that he had a new item for future discussion; implementing green
building codes.
Building
Official Whitelock explained that the Florida Building Codes worked on green
codes for three years.
Member
Quarrie stated that the Board should give the Florida Building Codes time to
work on it.
Member Clay stated that there was grant money to implement
some items and asked the board to open this topic. It was decided to put this on the next meeting
agenda.
The meeting was duly adjourned at
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David Campbell
Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lenore R. Milan, CMC,
Town Clerk