CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL ANNEX
TUESDAY
7:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog
Council Member Leo Nicholas
Council Member Buzz Petsos
Mayor Rocky
Randels
Council Member Shannon Roberts
Others Present:
City Manager
Building Official Todd Morley
Recreation Director Robert Lefever
PRESENTATION:
Summer Beautification Award (Commercial)
Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc.,
Judy Hale, Beautification
Board Chairperson, recognized Doug Wilson, of Doug Wilson Enterprises, Inc. as
the Commercial Property Award winner.
Mr. Wilson expressed that it was an honor to receive the award in light
of the minimal amount of rain at this time.
Waste Management Presentation
Mayor Randels invited Mr.
Jim Tuggle, Operations Manager with Waste Management, to present the Keep
Brevard Beautiful Award to Jim and Judy Hale for their recycling and
beautification efforts. Mr. Tuggle
informed of how Mr. and Mrs. Hale have been instrumental in educating the
public on litter. On behalf of Waste
Management, Keep Brevard Beautiful sponsors, Mr. Tuggle recognized the Hales as
the recipients of this year’s Keep Brevard Beautiful Litter Reduction
Award. In summary, Mr. Tuggle related on
how the Hales were Keep Brevard Beautiful site captains and active in the
Adopt-A-Road program and the Hales also participated in community events, at
times working tirelessly for the annual Surf Fest and Spring Fest.
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. by Mr. Robin
Vieira, Director of Buildings Research,
Mayor Randels thanked Walter
Bandish, Public Works Director for inviting Mr. Robin Vieira. Mayor Randels explained how Mr. Vieira would discuss
Green Local Government Designation Standards for Cities and Counties and
Setting the Standards of Green Buildings in the State of
Mr. Vieira addressed the
audience and displayed a photo of the
Mr. Vieira stated how
setting a standard would certify a building as a “green” building. He addressed the current (5) Florida Green
Building Standards as: Homes, Developments, Cities and Counties, Commercial and
Public, and High Rise Residential. He
stated that the most popular commercial standard was conducted by the U.S.
Green Building Council called: LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,
which also has a home program and will soon have one for Developments. Mr. Vieira stated that “green” standards were
voluntary, point based, and used checklists to help develop environmental
stewardship.
Mr. Vieira displayed the
Green Local Government reference guide.
He stated that cities and counties would choose to go through this
process. Mr. Vieira stated how this
guide would apply environmental best practices across every City and Council
function. This reference guide would be
a tool to look at those functions, to consider how “green” they are currently,
to calculate their percentage of “green” standards, and to determine if a
standard level of silver, gold, or platinum level “green” practices was
reached. Mr. Vieira reviewed some of the Standard Categories as: Lead by Example which is a “green” process
to which the City or County commits to changes in in-house processes; Control which are incentives,
regulations or ordinances that foster “green” building; and Education which are steps taken to
educate City or County staff, local industry professionals, and citizens. He reviewed the Spreadsheet Tool which helped
to calculate the number of “green” building points.
Mr. Vieira recounted the
six local governments certified as “green” cities which are:
Mr. Ray Osborne questioned
the difference between “sustainable building practices” and “green” building.” Mr. Vieira explained that if “green buildings”
were in discussion, then it was a matter of certification. Ms. Roberts asked if “green” buildings
included other measures such as recycling, energy efficient vehicles, alternative
fuels, etc. Mr. Vieira explained how Green
Local Government went beyond “green” buildings and was more comprehensively
considered within “green practices” which would include the related functions
of “green” purchasing and “green” building measures.
Ms. Roberts inquired about
Mr. Petsos inquired about
compressed air vehicles; however, Mr. Vieira was unaware of that research as it
related to vehicles. Mr. Doug Wilson questioned
if “green” building construction would change the Southern Building Code and
how much “green” building cost would impact construction. Mr. Vieira responded that the Building Codes,
by reason of the Governor’s directive to the Florida Building Commission, would
be 15 percent more efficient using “green” building construction. Mr. Wilson asked who would perform the “green”
building review. Mr. Vieira replied that
there were Home Energy Raters who could perform audits of existing homes, or
help people with new homes comply with the Green Home Program. There was also the Energy Home Start Program
and Florida Power and Light’s Build Smart program.
Mr. Vieira then addressed
Mr. Wilson’s question related to the “green building” costs. He stated that a builder could seek one of
the various green building energy savings levels- platinum, gold, or silver- for
a reasonable cost based on the builder’s anticipated return on their investment.
Mr. Vieira stated that “green” concepts should begin during the design phase,
saying that retrofitting was expensive.
Ms. Roberts observed that one of the things Mr. Vieira was bringing to
the City’s attention was the educational aspect of “green” practices. The checklist would serve as a gauge to
assess its current energy status and enable the City staff to identify areas
for improvement. Mr. Vieira left a
sample checklist and stated that a checklist was also available online.
REPORTS:
City Manager
·
Mr. Boucher reported that the City was
petitioned to annex property at its southern border -
·
Mr. Boucher announced the Wednesday-Friendsday
on July 2nd at 5:30 P.M. sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Area
Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Cape Canaveral Business and Cultural
Development Board this year inside of the
·
Mr. Boucher reported that Ms. McIntire
submitted the School Resource Officer letter for Council’s review. He needed Council’s immediate reply.
·
Mr. Boucher reported that he and the City
Treasurer anticipated distributing the Proposed Budget to City Council
by the first week in July.
STAFF
Recreation
Director
·
No report.
Building
Official
·
Mr. Morley
distributed a Resort Dwellings status
report. He informed that his goal within
the next three to four weeks was to contact those in jeopardy type status and
assist in meeting the deadline.
·
Mr. Morley announced
that Burger King planned to open on
Sunday, June 22nd.
Mr. Jim
Tuggle, Operations Manager, Waste Management, Inc. addressed the Council and stated that the company
resolved the previously identified dumpster deodorization concerns. Mr. Tuggle informed that the drivers were
using both the enzyme product and the deodorant crystals to reduce odor in the
dumpsters. Mr. Petsos noted the number
of small piles of yard waste; however, no tags were attached to explain their
lack of pick up. Mr. Tuggle took
note. Mr. Petsos also noted deteriorated
recycle containers. Mr. Tuggle stated
that he would make a supply available at City Hall. Ms. Roberts asked if Waste
Management, Inc. had a business partnership with the
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested that the drivers take greater
precaution and drive more slowly especially since school was out of
session. Mr. Tuggle ensured that he
would include this topic in their Safety meeting on Thursday, June 19th. Mayor Randels noted how previously the
driver’s name was displayed on the vehicles.
Mr. Tuggle stated that this practice was eliminated over time; however,
he would inquire as to why it was no longer done. Ms. Roberts requested a presentation from
Waste Management on some of their “Think Green” initiatives. Mr. Tuggle took note.
Mr. Osborne asked if Waste Management could
participate with recycling efforts at the City’s community celebrations. Mr. Tuggle took note. Ms. Lois Palmer addressed how the wheels kept
falling off the Carts. Mr. Tuggle explained
how the driver’s Cart debris removal operation was the cause of the wheel
malfunction. He stated that the driver’s
carried spare wheels in their vehicle and were directed to make wheel repairs
on-site. Ms. Roberts thanked Mr. Tuggle
for using the deodorizing crystals at the condominium dumpsters. Mr. Tuggle affirmed for Mr. Osborne that
recycling containers were available at the commercial level; however, not in
the City.
Public
Works Director
·
No report.
City
Clerk
·
No report.
CITY
COUNCIL
Council Member
Nicholas
·
Mr. Nicholas
requested copies of the three Proposals
submitted for the City Oral History Project. Mr. Boucher affirmed that the Proposals were
under his evaluation.
·
Mr. Nicholas also
requested a copy of the new Planning and Development Director’s resume
[and application].
Council
Member Petsos
·
Mr. Petsos
inquired about the next scheduled Sign
Code Ordinance Workshop meeting. Attorney Garganese replied he would schedule
for it some time in July.
·
Mr. Petsos
inquired about the availability of placing an audio of the Meeting minutes on the web site. The City Manager took note.
·
Mr. Petsos noted
that street sweeping occurred on
garbage pick-up day which prevented a thorough job. He requested coordination of the two
functions.
·
Mr. Petsos
inquired about delineating the four parking
spaces at the
·
Mr. Petsos
addressed parking fees as a
budgetary issue. Ms. Bowers would
provide the information to City Council on Wednesday, June 18th.
Mayor Pro
Tem Hoog
·
Mayor Pro Tem
Hoog brought out his position relative to the City Advisory Boards. He conveyed
some of the biased opinions he had heard during the Planning and Zoning Board
Meetings regarding the applications under review. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated how Board Members
accused Mr. John Johanson of things that were not relative to his project. He stated how Ms. Bea McNeely, Board
Chairperson, refused to allow Mr. John Porter’s project on the Planning and
Zoning Board Agenda with no valid explanation.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog expressed his embarrassment of a previous Planning
and Zoning Board meeting due to its lack of order. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog requested that the Council
concur with his request to remove Ms. McNeely from the Planning and Zoning
Board effective immediately.
A motion
was made by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog and seconded by Mayor Randels to Remove Ms. Bea
McNeely from the Planning and Zoning Board.
[No action taken.]
Mr. Petsos requested a
copy of the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes before making a decision. Ms. Roberts stated that if the City Council
had a situation in which a Board Member was facing a disciplinary action, then she
preferred for the Council to provide a warning or advisement first. Ms. Roberts stated that part of Council’s
role was to work with the Boards and advise them on desired behavior, and give
them a chance to correct their behavior.
If corrected behavior did not follow, then Council should take
action. Mr. Nicholas stated that Board
members were appointed by Resolution and should be removed by a similar
action. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that
the Council has held previous sessions with the City Attorney to educate the
Boards on appropriate behavior; however, biased behavior continues.
A motion
was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Ms. Roberts to Table the Item Until
Each Council Member has the Opportunity to Examine, Verify, and Make an Opinion
at the Next Meeting on Mayor Pro Tem Hoog’s Request to Remove Ms. Bea McNeely
from the Planning and Zoning Board. The
vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr.
Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels, For, and Ms. Roberts, For
Mayor
Randels
·
Mayor Randels
announced that William Lawrence was named Commander
of the Coast Guard.
·
Mayor Randels
announced that volunteers were needed
for the Space Coast Rolling Readers. He passed the information to the City
Manager.
·
Mayor Randels
announced that the City’s water quality
was again tested and rated for visibility (exceptionally good), salinity (29.0
– A), pH (8.3), dissolved oxygen (5.4) with an overall water grade of A.
·
Mayor Randels recalled
that the City purchased twenty lifesaver
bracelets from the TRIAD for persons identified with Alzheimer’s disease
which were still available. He
encouraged residents to obtain these free lifesaving devices for those who have
need of them. He would pass on the
information if the City desired to allow non-residents to avail themselves to
this opportunity.
Council
Member Roberts
·
Ms. Roberts
questioned when Mr. Boucher planned to
schedule the Capital Purchases meeting.
Mr. Boucher replied some time in July.
·
Ms. Roberts requested Minutes from the half-day Goals and Objectives
meetings and the related follow-up actions.
Mr. Boucher stated that those actions would be incorporated in the
upcoming Budget Meetings.
·
Ms. Roberts
asked when Mr. Phil Laurien, Executive
Director, of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, would
make a presentation to the Council. Mr.
Boucher stated some time in July when Mr. Laurien returned from his vacation.
·
Ms. Roberts
inquired if the new Planning and
Development Director could come to the City Council Meeting on July 1st
since he would begin working on July 2nd. Mr. Boucher would coordinate his attendance.
·
Ms. Roberts
announced that Senator Bill Nelson planned to hold his Commerce Committee Meeting at
·
Ms. Roberts
referred to State Representative Sasso’s suggestion of a liaison with the Port Authority.
Ms. Roberts offered to assume that function if Council desired to
take action at another meeting.
·
Ms. Roberts
referred to the unfunded mandate letter
that the City planned to send to Senator Haridopolous. Mr. Boucher affirmed that he was working on
the letter.
·
Ms. Roberts
inquired about the 45th
Anniversary Celebration. Mr. Boucher
replied that this has been incorporated into the City’s current activities.
·
Ms. Roberts
suggested for the Council to hear a
brief synopsis of Mr. Ray Osborne’s new book about
·
Ms. Roberts
reported that Ms. Laura Canady, J.D.,
Community Development Director, City of Satellite Beach, gave a successful presentation to the Planning
and Zoning Board on Wednesday, June 11th, related to
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD:
·
Mr. Ray Osborne distributed his list of concepts related to a “Green Agenda.”
o
He
suggested looking at the Brevard County Ordinance No. 62-2106.
o
Mr.
Osborne also suggested seeking environmental sources of revenue, such as the
use of: Wind Farms, Biofuels, and Solar Energy.
Ms. Roberts suggested that the Public Works Director include Mr.
Osborne’s list with the
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes of
2. An Outdoor Entertainment Permit for the Brevard County
Traveling Skate Park at the Youth Center on Saturday June 28th.
3. Outdoor Entertainment Permit for the National Night Out on
August 5th.
Mayor Randels asked if any Council
Member, Staff, or interested party desired to remove an Item from the Consent
Agenda for discussion.
In reply to Mayor Randels’
question of why grammatical changes were noted in her corrections, Ms. Roberts
stated that it was her understanding that this was the forum for any amendments
to the City Council Meeting minutes. [Ms. Roberts list of corrections for the June
17th Meeting are attached.]
A motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mr. Nicholas to Approve
Consent Agenda Items No. 1 through 3 with Amendments to the Meeting Minutes of
June 3rd. The vote on the motion carried 5-0 with voting as:
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos, For; Mayor Randels,
For, and Ms. Roberts, For.
ORDINANCE: First Public
Hearing:
4. Motion
to Approve: Ordinance No. 07-2008; Amending Chapter 70, Article III, Related to
Local Business Tax Receipts, Defining and Designating the Business License
Official, at First reading.
Attorney Garganese
read the Ordinance No. 07-2008 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE III, OF THE CITY
CODE RELATED TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS; DEFINING THE TERM “BUSINESS
LICENSE OFFICIAL” AND DESIGNATING THE BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICIAL AS THE OFFICIAL
CHARGED WITH ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
REGULATIONS; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS CONFORMING AMENDMENTS FOR CONSISTENCY IN
CHAPTERS 6 AND 10 OF THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE;
SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Garganese noted the intent of the Ordinance
to strike the language “city treasurer,” and insert, business license
official, in Section 70-81, Transfer of Receipt, Paragraph (a). Mr. Morley replied to Ms. Roberts’ question
of his consent that he agreed with the Ordinance.
There was no
public comment.
A
motion was made by Mr. Nicholas and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve Ordinance
No. 07-2008 at First
5. Motion
to Approve: Ordinance No. 08-2008; Amending Chapter 26, Elections, Changing the
Qualifying Period for Candidates for the Office of Mayor and City Council,
Consistent with the Requirements of the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections,
at First reading.
Attorney Garganese
read Ordinance No. 08-2008 by title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ELECTIONS, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; CHANGING THE QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICES
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
BREVARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE;
SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Garganese explained that this Ordinance would change Section
26-3, Qualifying of the City Code.
Due to Legislation, which changed the Primary date, the Brevard County
Supervisor of Elections advised municipalities that may have a conflict between
their qualifying date and the new Primary date to move their qualifying to begin
and to end one week earlier for the purpose of compliance. The new Qualifying Dates are 88 days and
74 days prior to the General Election on
There was no public comment.
A
motion was made by Mr. Petsos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hoog to Approve
Ordinance No. 08-2008 at First
5-0 with voting as: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos,
For; Mayor Randels, For, and Ms. Roberts, For.
CONSIDERATION:
6. Motion
to Approve: Designation of a Voting Delegate for the
After the Mayor polled the Council Members who would
attend the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference in August, Ms. Roberts
nominated Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hoog as the City’s Voting Delegate.
A
motion was made by Ms. Roberts and seconded by Mr. Petsos to Approve of Mayor
Pro Tem Bob Hoog as the Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual
Conference. The vote on the motion carried
5-0 with voting as: Mayor Pro Tem Hoog, For; Mr. Nicholas, For; Mr. Petsos,
For; Mayor Randels, For, and Ms. Roberts, For.
DISCUSSION:
7. Amending
Building Height in the C-1 and C-2 Commercial districts to 65-Feet, Limited to
(5) Stories.
Mayor
Randels explained this item for discussion as a request for the City Council to
review and act upon the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation of
he was seeking the Council’s consensus to take action at some point.
Mr. Petsos referred to a previous Council Meeting in which the Council unanimously agreed to have the City Attorney draft a Referendum. Attorney Garganese stated that he and the City Manager were seeking direction from the Council. Mr. Nicholas stated that he had requested to review the actual 1973 Referendum question. Mr. Boucher replied that the Ordinance and Certificate of Canvassing was available; however, the Certification did not include the Referendum question.
Ms. Roberts referred
to one part of the discussion on 45-feet maximum for multiple-family, offices,
churches, hotels, and motels; however, discussion followed on 60-feet for the
T-1, Tourist District. She stated that
the discussion seemed to reflect a dual will of the voters. Mayor Randels stated that a Notice was
published in the
Attorney Garganese explained that since1971[3] Referendum question addressed more than height, he would not use the same language. As stated at the last City Council Meeting, Attorney Garganese stated that there currently was no height limitation in the City Charter. If the Council desires a provision in the Charter, then the Council would then place a restriction into the Charter limiting height and establishing where those restrictions would be located.
Attorney Garganese explained City Council’s three possible aspects as: First, limiting height throughout the City with everywhere else as an exception. Second, Council could choose a straw poll which was non-binding on the City Council asking whether the City Code should be amended to increase height. Third, the Council could dispense with the Referendum since in his view this Council had the authority to change the height by amending the zoning code.
Attorney Garganese explained that if the Council desired to amend the Charter, then that needed to proceed to the voters. Council did not need to go to the voters to amend the Zoning Code; however, if the Council desired to amend the Zoning Code, they could choose a non-binding Referendum. A binding Referendum should be part of the City’s Charter.
Ms. Roberts
reviewed the intent of the voters in March of 1973 as 45-feet for one part of
the City and 60-feet for another part of the City. She asked what would change if there were a
60-feet provision which appeared to be in the same Commercial Zoning District
under discussion. Mr. Nicholas clarified
that a T-1, Tourist Zone, was formerly anticipated for an area next to the
Ms. Roberts expressed concern with the Council taking action on establishing a 65-feet building height without conducting a Comprehensive Plan for the City as a whole. Ms. Roberts also expressed concern about taking action without guidance from those experts willing to assist the City” [“with the lack of clear direction from those willing to assist the City”,], such as that of the expertise of Mr. Phil Laurien, Laura Canady and the new Planning and Development Director. She stated that at this time the Council was not fully informed to make a decision arbitrarily on a 65-feet height limitation. Ms. Roberts recommended moving progressively forward and at the end of the process the Council would have a solution which included participation from the community; however, at this time drafting a ballot would be done without the supporting research.
Mr. Nicholas stated that currently the City was 93 percent built-out and Council needed to protect the people who might become subject to redevelopment and susceptible to high- rise construction next to their homes. He concluded that a binding Referendum was a means of preservation and it would provide the residents with an opportunity to participate in the process. Ms. Roberts stated that the City anticipated expert assistance in planning forward and she preferred to hear the expert opinions through an informed series of meetings. Mr. Nicholas reminded that there was no input from the residents on increasing the building height during the recent Comprehensive Plan Amendment review.
Mayor Pro Tem Hoog emphasized the need in the City towards change. Mr. Petsos expressed how the increased building height would change the community aesthetic. Ms. Roberts expressed her concern with the overall development on State Road A1A and she also expressed her concern that no overlay has been presented related to the anticipated development. She stated that planning was not being comprehensively conducted and the Council could get a handle on planning using the available and anticipated expert help.
Mr. John Johanson, 310 Adams Avenue, conveyed the success of Mr. Phil Laurien’s presentation and he emphasized how Council needed input from him. He stated how the Council should take action, but with expert advice, and in a timely manner.
Mr. Art Berger suggested using Development Agreements to address building heights.
Mr. Ray Osborne referred to Minutes of a previous Planning and Zoning Board Meeting and questioned the issue of traffic which came out in that discussion. Mayor Randels clarified that the purpose of this discussion was the opportunity for the Council to change the building height increase as it related to overall development in the City and not just one project or one aspect of one project.
Mr. John Porter, 215 Holman Road, addressed the Council and stated how State Road A1A was in need of revitalization. He explained how hotels were a driving demand. Mr. Porter suggested that the Council direct their vision toward the City’s developmental outcome and cause the prevalent issues to work for the City. First, Mr. Porter expressed his favor with the use of a Redevelopment Agency to capture tax dollars. Second, Mr. Porter recommended seeking a mutually beneficial partnership between the City and anticipated development in an effort to increase the value of City property. .
Mr. Nicholas asked if there were any agreement to limiting residential building height. Ms. Roberts related on the residents concern over any building height increase and how a Referendum might allay those fears. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog asked if Mr. Nicholas was willing to proceed with increased building height in the C-1 corridor and Mr. Nicholas affirmed that he was seeking a compromise.
Ms. Roberts summarized for clarification that the Council would, first, proceed to the voters with 45-foot height limitation in the Residential Zoning District; and second, aggressively plan forward with the anticipated expert help of Mr. Phil Laurien, having Laura Canady return, and along with the Planning and Development Director comprehensively define the City’s development to include the 45-height Referendum in the residential areas.
Mr. Petsos clarified that he desired to hear from the residents through a Referendum and he also agreed with plans for State Road A1A, however, in its entirety. Mr. Boucher asked if Council had given their consensus for the City Attorney to draft a 45-feet building height limitation for the Residential District only ballot question. Mr. Nicholas inquired about including the 65-foot building height increase on the same ballot question.
Ms. Roberts stated that she was not in agreement with voting on 65-feet building height increase added to the Referendum question. She expressed her concern that all Council Members had not yet heard the expert input. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog agreed with Ms. Roberts. Attorney Garganese added that the 45-feet height Referendum required the Local Planning Agency’s review as it constitutes a Land Development Regulation.
Ms. Joyce Hamilton, 110 Jefferson Avenue, asked why the Council was seeking a 65-feet Referendum when one already existed as 60-feet in a T-1 Zoning District. Council members clarified that the T-1 Zoning District no longer existed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Discussion further clarified that at one time the will of the people was a 60-foot building height within a specified zone called the T-1, Tourist District.
Ms. Lois Palmer, of Long Point Road, expressed her concern with a 65-foot neighbor and requested that the residents be allowed to vote.
Mr. Doug Wilson, 210 Holman Road,
expressed his favor with a 45-feet height limitation in the residential area and
also expressed his favor with a 65-foot building height increase in a portion
of the commercial area on State Road A1A.
Mr. Wilson stated that Cape Canaveral was too small for any development that
was similar to
Ms. Gail Galt, 209 Holman Road, stated
that she was a 30-year
Ms. Roberts restated the need for an aggressive, time-sensitive educational process with Mr. Phil Laurien, Ms. Laura Canady, and the new Planning and Development Director in order for the Council to reach a consensus toward the broader purpose of the discussion. Mayor Randels expressed concern that he had not heard the support of the Council taking action on the 65-feet building height increase as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Pro Tem Hoog stated that all of Council should see the presentation. Mr. Boucher clarified that discussion with Mr. Laurien could be covered in a series of meetings. Council members agreed that meeting with Mr. Laurien was the first step.
City
Attorney Will Draft a Referendum Question for a
for Review.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further
business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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Rocky
Randels, MAYOR
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Susan Stills, CMC, CITY CLERK