OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Marcia Baker; Brian Paul; John George; Frank Creyaufmiller; Bob Burdge; Michael Broderick
- Absent:
- Caroline Sessions; Tim O'Connell
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst
- Brandon Creagan, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
Ms. Sessions and Mr. O'Connell called in with reasonable excuses for not attending.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Michael Broderick to approve the absences of Ms. Sessions and Mr. O'Connell.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Paul was made a regular voting member.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2017 meeting.
- AYE:
- John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the project and answered questions from the Board regarding flooding and the annexation process. Mr. George stated he knows the owner of Celebration Pointe and they have talked but he has no financial interest in the project. No one spoke for or against the project.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Marcia Baker to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Zoning Atlas Amendment, Future Land Use Amendment - Dogs & Cats Forever - 4600 Selvitz Road
NEW BUSINESS
Planned Development - Dogs & Cats Forever - 4600 Selvitz Road
Mr. Burdge asked Ms. Grohall to explain the duties and responsibilities for the Local Planning Agency.
Mr. Gilmore gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board.
Ms. Grohall answered questions from the Board regarding the scriveners error, zoning, maximum wall height, noise ordinances, code compliance issues, adjacent zoning and Institutional Future Land Use.
The Board discussed coordinating a meeting with the Devine Road residences and the applicant to work out noise issues prior to the City Commission meeting.
Richard Laventure, Applicant Representative from Atlantic Civil Engineering, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board on landscape buffers and sound deadening. Michael Jacquin, General Contractor, provided additional information on the facility, vegetation and funding.
Harold Johns, Don Schooley, Michelle Calandro and Linda Johns, neighbors of Dogs and Cats Forever, spoke against the additional noise that will be caused from the barking dogs.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to approve the Future Land Use and Zoning Atlas Amendment.
- AYE:
- Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to approve the Planned Development with the understanding the applicant is going to work out the noise issues with the residences before the City Commission meeting.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Mike Mirando, Owner, provided additional information and stated he was not aware of any new regulations. Hoyt Murphy spoke in favor of the application.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Marcia Baker to forward a recommendation of approval with the condition that the landscaping and lighting are completed prior to final inspection for Zoning approval.
- AYE:
- Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board regarding the construction of the addition.
Mr. Broderick commented that the addition is a welcomed addition.
Charles Delvecchio, Owner of Tropic Supply, provided additional information and spoke highly of the city and the Planning Department.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Marcia Baker to forward a recommendation of approval of the requests as presented.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Creagan gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board regarding parking and joint use of the property. Mr. Creagan stated the name of business has been changed to The Twisted Tiki.
Kevin and Connie Degolier, Owners, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Michael Broderick to forward a recommendation to the City Commission for approval of the requested Waiver of Distance for a 4COP Alcoholic Beverage License for the proposed establishment with the following conditions:
1. A Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) survey must be conducted by the City of Fort Pierce Police Department before the grand opening of the establishment.
2. Before the grand opening, the site must be in compliance with City Code 22-187, General Landscaping Requirements. This would include a 10 foot landscape strip between streets right-of-way and the vehicular use area.
3. A copy of the Shared Parking Agreement between Captain’s Galley & The Backyard Pub should be provided to the City Planning & Engineering Departments. This must be provided when the applicant applies for a business tax license.
4. The two concrete driveway aprons constructed as part of the North 2nd Street Roadway project shall extend 10’ into the property to aid in the reduction of sediment tracking into the right-of-way of Indian River Drive and North 2nd Street. This must be constructed by the owner/applicant prior to the grand opening.
5. Provide stop signs and stop bars at the North Indian River Drive and North 2nd Street driveways prior to the grand opening.
- AYE:
- Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed
Mr. Burdge stated the secretary position was not listed. Ms. Grohall explained the secretary's role is fulfilled by a paid staff member. Ms. Grohall went on to say that the rules and regulations were stricken by the City Commission so new standards of operation for the Board will be drafted. Mr. Burdge said the code states the Board has to elect a secretary but the secretary does not have to be a Board Member. Ms. Grohall stated the Board can abstain from voting for a secretary until the city attorney can weigh in on the matter.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to nominate Bob Burdge as Chair.
AYE: Brian Paul, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker
Passed
Motion was made by Frank Creyaufmiller, and seconded by John George to nominate Frank Creyaufmiller as Vice-Chair.
AYE: John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Bob Burdge, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul
Passed
Mr. Burdge handed out new procedures for the Board to discuss since the City Commission did away with the Planning Board rules. Mr. Burdge stated if the procedures are adopted, Ms. Rosenthal could become secretary of the Board and she would be a non-voting member and custodian of the Board records.
Mr. Broderick expressed he would like the city attorney's input on the new Board procedures and a staff member being appointed secretary to the Board as a non-voting member.
Mr. Creyaufmiller asked for clarification on what the City Commission said regarding the reconfiguration of the Planning Board and allowing Planning Department staff to be actively involved in helping to assemble rules and administrate the Board when needed.
Ms. Grohall stated one of the goals of the City Attorney was to return the Planning Director back into being the key contact for the Planning Board. She stated the secretarial position can be a simple code proposal that would remove the secretary from the Planning Board discussion. Ms. Grohall stated she is uncomfortable without the city attorney reviewing the Board procedures.
Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to approve the new Planning Board procedures and appoint Ms. Rosenthal as secretary.
- AYE:
- John George, Bob Burdge, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul
- NAY:
- Frank Creyaufmiller, Michael Broderick
- Other:
- Caroline Sessions (ABSENT), Tim O'Connell (ABSENT)
Passed