OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
Before roll call, Chairman Burdge asked for a moment of silence to remember Gloria Grimyser, former Planning Board member and former City Commissioner.
- Present:
- Mike Dahan; Marcia Baker; Frank Creyaufmiller; John George; Eloise Cumings; Charles Hayek; Tim O'Connell; Robert Poitier; Steve Weaver; Al Bernetti; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- Brian Paul
- Staff Present:
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- Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Director
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Brandon Creagan, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Paul was unexcused.
Motion was made by Charles Hayek, and seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the absence of Mr. George from the November 8, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Eloise Cumings, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Weaver was made a voting member for the meeting.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, and seconded by Charles Hayek to approve the minutes from the November 8, 2016 meeting.
- AYE:
- Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Weaver recused himself and Mr. Bernetti was made a voting member for the item.
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
William Stoddard, Applicant Representative from Schulke, Bittle and Stoddard, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board.
Carol Mashier, President of Fort Pierce South Beach Association, spoke on behalf of the association.
James Gilgenbach, Architect, answered questions from the Board.
Jimmy Johnson and Rick Ross spoke in favor of the application.
Robert Zaist, Raedele Wittenmyer and Jean Peppers spoke in opposition of the application.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Charles Hayek, and seconded by Robert Poitier to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
AYE: Mike Dahan, Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Chairman Bob Burdge
NAY: Marcia Baker, Eloise Cumings, Al Bernetti
Other: Steve Weaver (RECUSE)
Passed
Mr. Poitier asked to be excused.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Kelly Golden, Applicant, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board.
Rick Ross spoke in favor of the application.
Jim Flynn spoke in opposition of the application.
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation to the City Commission to approve the request with the following conditions:
1) The applicant provides specificity to the guided maximum occupancy of each unit, ensuring compliance with City Code Section 8.5-43. - Required space in dwelling units, based upon the size of each unit;
2) Registration of the property manager accessible at all times, to resolve complaints or violations of City Code;
3) Issuance of guide booklets for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts;
4) The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses and set up a St. Lucie County tourism tax account within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval; and
5) Adherence to the use limitations presented with the application proposal.
- AYE:
- Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Robert Poitier (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application.
Marc Rupp, Precast Representative, answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission with the following condition:
The access easement is executed by all affected land owners and recorded, or dedication of the access easement is added to the Plat.
- AYE:
- Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Mike Dahan, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Robert Poitier (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the amendment and answered questions from the Board.
Linda Cox, City Clerk and Leader of the City Economic Development Team, and Ruth Jefferson spoke in favor of the amendment.
Elkie Steriopoulos, Michael Mcleod, Jose Alvarez, Gus Guiterrez, and Cathy Wassylenko spoke in opposition to the amendment.
Motion was made by Frank Creyaufmiller, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation for approval of the proposed amendment, to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Steve Weaver
- NAY:
- Tim O'Connell, Charles Hayek, Eloise Cumings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Robert Poitier (ABSENT)
Failed
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, and seconded by Charles Hayek to ask staff to come back with a more consistent overlay with a more comprehensive plan for this area.
- AYE:
- John George, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Robert Poitier (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Grohall provided an overview of the city property for sale and answered questions from the Board. No one spoke for or against the sale.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation for approval of the proposed sale of 500 Orange Avenue to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, John George, Eloise Cumings, Charles Hayek, Tim O'Connell, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Robert Poitier (ABSENT)
Passed
Chairman Burdge introduced Ms. Mosley to the Planning Board members.