Brevard County, Florida 32903
January 23, 2007 5:30 PM Indialantic Town Hall
MINUTES NO. 07-02
MINUTES OF A ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE INDIALANTIC TOWN HALL ON January 23, 2007.
PRESENT: Tom Kleving, Chairman
John MacNeill, Vice Chairman
Rick Bertel, Member
Randall Greer, Member
Nancee J. Hay, Member
Dan Sullivan, 1st Alternate
Mike McCabe, 2nd Alternate
Cliff Stokes, Building Official
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
This meeting was tape-recorded. Records are indexed and filed for ready reference where such have been summarized in typed minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
Chairman Kleving called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
2. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW MEMBER
A. Mike McCabe
The Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Mike McCabe.
3. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 07-01 – October 24, 2006
Ms. Hay moved to approve Minutes No. 07-01. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4. APPLICATIONS
A. Request for Site Plan Approval Extension – Fleis & Bennett Engineering, Inc. – Miramar Condo – 1325 & 1333 S. Miramar (Site plan was originally approved June 28, 2005, a six month extension was granted February 28, 2006 and a second six month extension was granted August 22, 2006.)
Peter Flotz, 812 Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, one of the project owners, explained that the site plan was originally presented just before the real estate market took a downturn
Mr. Flotz described the project as consisting of 18 larger units in two buildings below the permissible density requirement. He explained that buyers for such units are limited and that the bank requires 100% loan coverage.
Mr. Flotz requested a one year extension as they attempt to market the project and sell units recouping their investment in the land.
It was verified that the building plans are ready and waiting to be picked up as soon as viable.
Mr. MacNeill clarified that site plan extensions may be issued for a period up to six months according to the Code.
Mr. MacNeill again felt that market conditions should not be a factor in granting sit plan extensions.
Mr. Flotz pointed out that the code has not changed since the initial approval so the project would still meet all the latest requirements.
The Town Manager explained that any changes to the project would have to be re-presented to the Board.
Mr. Flotz verified that the property is now cleared and will be fenced once the adjacent construction project is completed.
The Town Manager felt it is a good project benefiting the Town and stated he would like to see it go forward.
Mr. Flotz clarified that the DEP permit is good for five years as long as the project remains the same.
(At this point Mr. Sullivan arrived.)
Ms Hay moved to extend the site plan approval for a period of six months. Mr. Bertel seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Kleving, Mr. Bertel, Mr. Greer and Ms Hay voting “yes.” Mr. MacNeill voted “no.”
5. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Recommendations for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the Town’s Comprehensive Plan
The Town Manager stated that LaRue Planning & Management Service has been retained as the Town’s new planning consultant.
Mr. Chinault announced that there will be a public workshop in February for the purpose of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan for the Evaluation and Appraisal Report due November 7, 2007.
In preparation for the workshop, the Board was requested to review the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board members expressed comments and concerns on each element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Town Manager will forward the Board’s comments to LaRue Planning for consideration at the workshop.
6. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL
In addition to the monthly statistics, Mr. Stokes gave an update on recent projects,
7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Due to prior commitments, Mr. Kleving requested that he not be considered for office.
A. Chairman
Mr. Bertel nominated John MacNeill as Chairman. Mr. Greer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Vice Chairman
Ms. Hay nominated Randy Greer. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Tom Kleving, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary