OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Eduardo Mujica; Tim O'Connell; Erica Ganzi; Robert Poitier; Eloise Cummings; John George; Marcia Baker; Mike Dahan; Steve Weaver; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- Brian Paul
- Staff Present:
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- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- Sandy Ramseth, AICP, Senior Planner
- Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Chairman Burdge stated since Mr. Paul did not call in, his absence will be unexcused.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, seconded by John George to excuse Mr. Weaver's absence from the December 16, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Weaver will be voting.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by John George to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Eduardo Mujica, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by John George to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Board discussion ensued. Abraham Chabab, Agent for the Applicant, elaborated on what Mr. Benton said and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Walker encouraged the board to confine its attention to the facts that are brought before them, in light of the purpose for requiring conditional use approval.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by John George to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Robert Poitier, Erica Ganzi, John George, Mike Dahan, Eloise Cummings, Eduardo Mujica, Steve Weaver
- NAY:
- Marcia Baker, Tim O'Connell, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Motion was made by Eduardo Mujica, seconded by Marcia Baker to reconsider Item 7A.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Robert Poitier
Passed
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, seconded by Robert Poitier to approve the proposed conditional use.
- AYE:
- Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver
- NAY:
- Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the proposed amendment. Both Mr. Benton and Ms. Grohall answered questions from the board and added additional information.
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, seconded by Robert Poitier to forward a recommendation of the proposed ordinance and program to provide further opportunities to incentivize qualified target industries (QTI) to the City of Fort Pierce to support job growth, capital investment and greater quality of life.
- AYE:
- Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi, John George, Mike Dahan, Eloise Cummings, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Robert Poitier, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the proposed amendment. Ms. Grohall and Mr. Benton both provided further information and responded to board discussion.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, seconded by Erica Ganzi to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission with the proposed changes and that open space will be 20% across the board.
- AYE:
- Erica Ganzi, John George, Mike Dahan, Eloise Cummings, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Robert Poitier, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Chairman Burdge discussed the different code sections with the Board. Ms. Grohall responded to board questions and contributed additional information.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by Mike Dahan to recommend to the City Commission that the compensation per board member per meeting go from $10.00 to $20.00.
- AYE:
- John George, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Mike Dahan, Eloise Cummings, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi
Failed