Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, April 8, 2014, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Burdge called the meeting to order.
Chairman Burdge called the meeting to order.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairman Bob Burdge; Marcia Baker; Erica Ganzi; Eduardo Mujica; Phyllis Castro; Tim O'Connell; Robert Poitier; John George; Eloise Cummings; Brian Paul; Steve Weaver; Mike Dahan
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager
- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Historic Preservation Officer
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
All members are present.
All members are present.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Planning Board Minutes 3/11/2014
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by Marcia Baker to approve minutes for the March 11, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairman Bob Burdge, Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi, Eduardo Mujica, Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, John George, Eloise Cummings, Brian Paul
Passed
6.
NEW BUSINESS
The order of new business was changed by Chairman Burdge. Item C - Approval of a Special Exception to expand a nonconforming structure by 542.5 square feet was the first item.
The order of new business was changed by Chairman Burdge. Item C - Approval of a Special Exception to expand a nonconforming structure by 542.5 square feet was the first item.
a.
Request for Authorization of Similar Use - Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sales & Service in the C-6, Marine Commercial Zoning District.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Keith and Cody Danks, applicants, commented. Mr. Paul inquired about adding rentals to part of the authorization of similar use. Mr. Benton responded.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Keith and Cody Danks, applicants, commented. Mr. Paul inquired about adding rentals to part of the authorization of similar use. Mr. Benton responded.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, seconded by Brian Paul to approve the request for Authorization of Similar Use of recreational vehicles (RV) sales, service and rentals in the C-6, Marine Commercial Zoning District.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, Eloise Cummings, John George, Erica Ganzi, Marcia Baker, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Phyllis Castro, Eduardo Mujica, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
b.
Conditional Use - Sunrise Marine & RV - Approval to add Recreational Vehicle Sales & Service to the former St. Lucie Outboard Marine site located at 657 N. 2nd Street.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Keith and Cody Danks, applicants, commented. Ms. Baker asked about the impact of the current and proposed construction on N. 2nd Street. Mr. Benton responded. Ms. Baker inquired if Bancshares Realty is a subsidiary of PNC Bank. Ms. Baker asked about provisions, so larger boats and RV’s being towed do not cause traffic problems. Mr. O’Connell inquired about the grant from the port to renovate 2nd Street. Ms. Grohall, Planning Manager, responded. Ms. Ganzi asked about the actual area of the parcel, RV only sales on the parcel and if improvements are being planned for the driveway along Avenue H. Mr. Benton responded.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Keith and Cody Danks, applicants, commented. Ms. Baker asked about the impact of the current and proposed construction on N. 2nd Street. Mr. Benton responded. Ms. Baker inquired if Bancshares Realty is a subsidiary of PNC Bank. Ms. Baker asked about provisions, so larger boats and RV’s being towed do not cause traffic problems. Mr. O’Connell inquired about the grant from the port to renovate 2nd Street. Ms. Grohall, Planning Manager, responded. Ms. Ganzi asked about the actual area of the parcel, RV only sales on the parcel and if improvements are being planned for the driveway along Avenue H. Mr. Benton responded.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, seconded by Robert Poitier to approve the Conditional Use of Sunrise Marine & RV to add recreational vehicle sales and service at 657 N. 2nd Street with the conditions recommended by staff.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi, John George, Eloise Cummings, Eduardo Mujica, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Brian Paul
Passed
c.
Approval of a Special Exception to expand a nonconforming structure by 542.5 sq. ft.
This item was discussed as first item under new business. Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Ms. Baker asked about the flood zone for the area. Ms. Cummings inquired about the existing structure. Mr. Benton responded.
This item was discussed as first item under new business. Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Ms. Baker asked about the flood zone for the area. Ms. Cummings inquired about the existing structure. Mr. Benton responded.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, seconded by John George to approve a Special Exception to expand a nonconforming structure by 542 square feet.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, John George, Eloise Cummings, Brian Paul, Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
7.
BOARD COMMENTS
The Technical Review Comments are useful. A potential educational workshop focusing on Crime Prevention through Environmental Design is being planned for the board.
The Technical Review Comments are useful. A potential educational workshop focusing on Crime Prevention through Environmental Design is being planned for the board.
8.
ADJOURNMENT