OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Charles Hayek; Robert Poitier; Mike Dahan; Al Bernetti; Frank Creyaufmiller; Marcia Baker; Tim O'Connell; Brian Paul; Eloise Cumings; Steve Weaver; Chairman Bob Burdge
- Absent:
- John George
- Staff Present:
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- Jim Messer, City Attorney
- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Brandon Creagan, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Since Mr. George stated he would be attending the meeting, the consideration of absence for Mr. George will be delayed until the December 2016 Planning Board meeting.
Mr. Bernetti was made a voting member for the meeting.
Motion was made by Charles Hayek, and seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the minutes from the October 11, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Robert Poitier, Mike Dahan, Al Bernetti, Frank Creyaufmiller, Marcia Baker, Tim O'Connell, Brian Paul, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
James Carnes from FPUA provided additional details on the FPUA Lift Station and answered questions from the Board regarding remediation, monetary exchange for the cost of the property, landscape establishment, plumbed direction, permanent easement, chemicals introduced to the flow and flashing red light notification.
Motion was made by Charles Hayek, and seconded by Frank Creyaufmiller to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Eloise Cumings, Brian Paul, Tim O'Connell, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, Al Bernetti, Mike Dahan, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on the nearest licensed establishments, buffer on eastern boundary line, parking lot lighting, and previous alcohol license at the premises.
Amar Shreiteh, Owner, answered questions from the Board on store hours, parking lot lighting and property lines.
Mr. Poitier had concerns with lighting in the area of the store location.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation to the City Commission for approval of the requested Waiver of Distance for a 2APS Alcoholic Beverage License for the proposed establishment, with the following condition:
1) The applicant completes landscape improvements along the southern and western property line to bring the site landscaping into compliance with City Code Section 22-187.
2) The applicant removes the unused drop curb and driveway apron located within the 21st Street Right – of – Way and install a new Type "F" curb and gutter along with Bahia sod at the same location. Per City Code Section 22-61(b)(2)a. – All driveways shall conform to the minimum distance requirements.
3) The applicant brings lighting up to 2 foot candle average level that is required for a 2APS alcohol license.
- AYE:
- Mike Dahan, Al Bernetti, Frank Creyaufmiller, Marcia Baker, Tim O'Connell, Brian Paul, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Robert Poitier
Passed
Ms. Grohall spoke about an upcoming joint meeting, Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2 PM in the Commission Chambers with the Board of Commissioners of St. Lucie County as well at the City Commissioners for Fort Pierce, to discuss a number of matters relative to the port.