Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Walker, Assistant City Attorney, joined the meeting at 7:48 PM.
Mr. Walker, Assistant City Attorney, joined the meeting at 7:48 PM.
- Present:
- Marcia Baker; Mike Dahan; Brian Paul; Tim O'Connell; Charles Hayek; John George; Eloise Cumings; Robert Poitier; Steve Weaver; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- Erica Klevers; Eduardo Mujica
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney (late)
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Clarissa Davis, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Ms. Klevers and Mr. Mujica notified staff they would not be in attendance. Ms. Klevers submitted her resignation letter from the Board and her permanent position will be replaced by Mr. Weaver, who is the senior alternate.
Ms. Klevers and Mr. Mujica notified staff they would not be in attendance. Ms. Klevers submitted her resignation letter from the Board and her permanent position will be replaced by Mr. Weaver, who is the senior alternate.
5.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Poitier and Mr. Weaver were made active members for the meeting.
Mr. Poitier and Mr. Weaver were made active members for the meeting.
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes of the August 11, 2015 meeting
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Charles Hayek to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2015 meeting.
- AYE:
- Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Charles Hayek, John George, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff asked for the order of new business be changed to accommodate the applicants who want to speak.
Staff asked for the order of new business be changed to accommodate the applicants who want to speak.
a.
Conditional Use - The Perky Puppy - 509 Georgia Avenue
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Hoyt Murphy Jr., Plaza Owner, spoke about the turf and sound barriers in the plaza and gave his support for the Perky Puppy. Debra Webb, Owner of Perky Puppy, answered questions from the Board and elaborated on the boarding space for the dogs.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Hoyt Murphy Jr., Plaza Owner, spoke about the turf and sound barriers in the plaza and gave his support for the Perky Puppy. Debra Webb, Owner of Perky Puppy, answered questions from the Board and elaborated on the boarding space for the dogs.
Motion was made by Brian Paul, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation to the City Commission for approval of the request.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Charles Hayek, John George, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
b.
Conditional Use - Tropical Recycling - 1450 Bell Avenue
Mr. Weaver recused himself because he has an ongoing business relationship with one of the property owners.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Stef Matthes, Representative, from Culpepper and Terpening, addressed questions about the truck route, size of trucks and the trucks being covered. Brian Katz, President of Tropical Recycling, provided further information about the recycling business and answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Weaver recused himself because he has an ongoing business relationship with one of the property owners.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Stef Matthes, Representative, from Culpepper and Terpening, addressed questions about the truck route, size of trucks and the trucks being covered. Brian Katz, President of Tropical Recycling, provided further information about the recycling business and answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Brian Paul to forward a recommendation to the City Commission for approval of the request based upon the designated truck route, approaching Oleander Avenue via Midway Road or Edwards Road.
- AYE:
- Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Charles Hayek, John George, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
c.
Annexation - 5550 S US Hwy 1 and Smallwood Avenue (5300 S US Hwy 1)
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the annexations and explained that annexations are being handled through FPUA service agreements.
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the annexations and explained that annexations are being handled through FPUA service agreements.
Motion was made by Charles Hayek, and seconded by Marcia Baker to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission to annex the parcels into Fort Pierce city limits.
- AYE:
- Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Charles Hayek, John George, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
d.
Zoning Text Amendment - "Multi-Dwelling Building" as a permitted use within the R-5, High Density Residential zone.
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the Zoning Text Amendment and answered questions about Mixed-Use in the R-5 Zoning.
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the Zoning Text Amendment and answered questions about Mixed-Use in the R-5 Zoning.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Charles Hayek, John George, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
8.
BOARD COMMENTS
Due to Ms. Klevers resigning, an election for Vice-Chair will be held at the next regular meeting.
The Board asked Mr. Walker to present information, at the next meeting, for a suggested amendment to Rule 15 to allow for an election at the next meeting if the Secretary or Vice-Chair vacates his/her office before his/her term is complete.
Due to Ms. Klevers resigning, an election for Vice-Chair will be held at the next regular meeting.
The Board asked Mr. Walker to present information, at the next meeting, for a suggested amendment to Rule 15 to allow for an election at the next meeting if the Secretary or Vice-Chair vacates his/her office before his/her term is complete.
Mr. Walker apologized for being late due to a family emergency.
9.
ADJOURNMENT