Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017, 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
- Present:
- Marcia Baker; Brian Paul; John George; Al Bernetti; Tim O'Connell; Frank Creyaufmiller; Eloise Cumings; Robert Poitier; Charles Hayek; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- Mike Dahan
- Staff Present:
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- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- James Messer, City Attorney
- Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Brandon Creagan, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to excuse the absence of Mr. Dahan.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, John George, Al Bernetti, Tim O'Connell, Frank Creyaufmiller, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
5.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE
Mr. Bernetti was made a regular voting member.
Mr. Bernetti was made a regular voting member.
6.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Mr. Mimms gave a brief update on the status of the Planning Board. He explained the City Commission is possibly looking at passing an ordinance at the next City Commission meeting, to reduce the number of Planning Board members to seven with one alternate. Mr. Mimms stated that in at method to accomplish this, the existing Planning Board members will be removed and there will be appointments of new Planning Board members and it is anticipated that the Planning Board will reconvene in September 2017.
Mr. Mimms thanked the Planning Board for their commitment and for what they have done and encouraged the Board members to reapply to be appointed to the Board.
Mr. Mimms stated new procedures will be crafted for various Boards, including the Planning Board and staff would like to work with the Planning Board to put some procedures in place, that are appropriate and beneficial to the Planning Board as well as other Boards, so the city has efficient and effective government operations.
The Board asked questions of Mr. Mimms on the process of how Board members will be picked, commissioners being limited to selecting someone from their own district, orientation manual being altered, and Board members being allowed to serve on two boards.
Mr. Mimms gave a brief update on the status of the Planning Board. He explained the City Commission is possibly looking at passing an ordinance at the next City Commission meeting, to reduce the number of Planning Board members to seven with one alternate. Mr. Mimms stated that in at method to accomplish this, the existing Planning Board members will be removed and there will be appointments of new Planning Board members and it is anticipated that the Planning Board will reconvene in September 2017.
Mr. Mimms thanked the Planning Board for their commitment and for what they have done and encouraged the Board members to reapply to be appointed to the Board.
Mr. Mimms stated new procedures will be crafted for various Boards, including the Planning Board and staff would like to work with the Planning Board to put some procedures in place, that are appropriate and beneficial to the Planning Board as well as other Boards, so the city has efficient and effective government operations.
The Board asked questions of Mr. Mimms on the process of how Board members will be picked, commissioners being limited to selecting someone from their own district, orientation manual being altered, and Board members being allowed to serve on two boards.
7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes of the July 11, 2017 meeting.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, and seconded by Tim O'Connell to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2017 meeting.
- AYE:
- John George, Al Bernetti, Tim O'Connell, Frank Creyaufmiller, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Zoning Text Amendment - Commercial Parkway Zone (CP-1) - Wholesale Trade
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. No one spoke for or against the application.
Chairman Burdge thanked Mr. Benton for the work he has done with the Planning Board.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. No one spoke for or against the application.
Chairman Burdge thanked Mr. Benton for the work he has done with the Planning Board.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Tim O'Connell, Frank Creyaufmiller, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Al Bernetti, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
b.
Special Exception - Weiner Residence - 221 Fernandina Street
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the application. Mike Menard, Architect of Record from Architectonic, provided insight on the project.
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the application. Mike Menard, Architect of Record from Architectonic, provided insight on the project.
Motion was made by Al Bernetti, and seconded by Charles Hayek to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Frank Creyaufmiller, Eloise Cumings, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Al Bernetti, Tim O'Connell, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
10.
ADJOURNMENT