09-17-19 CDB minutesPresent:
Also Present:
MINUTES
Community Development Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Kelly Elmore, Member
Linda Lanier, Member
Kirk Hansen, Chair
Brea Paul, Vice Chair
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Brian Major, Member
Mark Tingen, Alternate Member
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Shane Corbin, Community Development Director
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
Amanda Askew, Principal Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hansen.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the August 20, 2019 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
MOTION: To approve minutes of the August 20, 2019 CDB meeting
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second: Kelly Elmore
Kelly Elmore (Seconded By) For
Linda Lanier (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Brea Paul For
Sylvia Simmons For
Brian Major For
Mark Tingen For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. REZN19-0005 PUBLIC HEARING (JWB Real Estate Capital)
Request for map amendments to the zoning map for six (6) lots currently zoned as
Residential, Single -Family (RS -2) to Special Planned Area (SPA).
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STAFF REPORT: Planner Askew explained that this was deferred from the August
20, 2019 CDB meeting. She presented the information as explained in the staff report.
She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
BOARD DISCUSSION: The Board did not have any questions for Staff.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Alex Sifakis, of 340 8th Street, introduced himself as the
applicant. He told the Board that he appreciated all of their input from the previous
meeting. Mr. Sifakis said that they took all of the Board's input and tried to
accommodate the Board by coming up with a new site plan which includes 2 options.
He presented the 2 different options and pictures of the proposed exterior housing
options. Mr. Sifakis said that they will only be losing one pine tree and they are
offering to plant a new 10-12 inch oak tree in addition to any typical planting
requirements. Lot coverage will be limited to 20 percent, air conditioners will be
placed in the back yards and fences will start at the back of the homes.
Ms. Lanier asked if the Board had to pick an option or if they could approve both
options and let the developer choose. Ms. Durden said that once an option is picked by
the Board or the developer then that option would have to be adhered to or language
can be developed to include any conditions for the SPA that would allow the developer
to choose either option. Director Corbin asked Mr. Sifakis if he had a preference. Mr.
Sifakis said that he would prefer the single family due to ease of building and it would
be more desirable to homeowners. However, he would be fine with either. Mr. Elmore
suggested that instead of buying one big tree that three smaller trees be purchased.
Director Corbin said that Staff would be willing to work with Mr. Sifakis on that when
required mitigation is calculated. Mr. Tingen asked for further clarification on the 2
options in comparison to the original site plan. Ms. Simmons asked who would own
the parts of the lot that were originally going to be donated to the City. Mr. Sifakis
explained that the home owners will own those areas but a conservation easement will
be placed over the southern portion.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the Public Hearing. There were no
speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Simmons couldn't understand why the property could
not be developed within the original way that the City intended the land to be used.
She was concerned that the developer was looking to make it easier on himself and not
looking out for the interests of the homeowners. Ms. Simmons had concerns with the
20 percent impervious surface not being upheld in the future. Ms. Durden said that if
this is one of the conditions of the SPA then the homeowner would have to come
before the Board for a variance. Ms. Simmons still had further concerns. Mr. Elmore
said he likes what the developer has presented and would vote for option A due to the
different home options. Ms. Lanier did not think that option A would be out of
character. She said that the City needs more modest homes like the ones being
proposed. Mr. Major said he appreciates the compromise that the developer is making
by taking the comments from the Board and revising the original site plan. Ms. Paul
was split between Ms. Simmons and Mr. Elmore on leaving the zoning as is or going
with option A or B as presented. She said it is time to embrace some new development
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trends with smaller houses. Chair Hansen asked what would happen in regards to the
zero lot lines in option A if someone decided to pave Jasmine to the north. Planner
Askew said that Jasmine has a 50 foot right-of-way so the pavement width would be
approx. 25 feet with green space on either side. The pavement would not come right
up to the lot line.
MOTION: To approve REZN19-0005 with flexibility to the developers for option A or B
and clear language regarding the 20 percent impervious surface stipulation and language to
maintain the conservation easement.
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second: Kelly Elmore
Kelly Elmore (Seconded By) For
Linda Lanier (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Brea Paul For
Sylvia Simmons Against
Brian Major For
Mark Tingen Against
Motion passed 5 to 2.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. UBEX19-0004 PUBLIC HEARING (Homespun Kitchen)
Request for a use -by -exception as permitted by Section 3-5, to allow the sale of
alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption in accordance with Chapter 3 of
the code (299 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit #2).
STAFF REPORT: Planner Askew present the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
BOARD DISCUSSION: The Board did not have any questions for Staff.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Aaron Levine introduced himself as the owner of
Homespun Kitchen. He explained how their business began and gave a little history of
their growth and why he has made this request. Mr. Levine said that this request is
another way of evolving in their business.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the Public Hearing. There were no
speakers and the Public Hearing was closed.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Tingen declared exparte communication with the
applicant. Mr. Major asked Staff if there would have to be barriers for the outside
seating if alcohol is served. Planner Askew said that the applicant will go through the
State to get their 2COP license and the State has specific requirements for alcohol
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outside. She did think that there was some type of barrier required.
spoke in favor. Ms. Lanier spoke in favor.
Chair Hansen asked the Board to avoid exparte communication. He said
needs to discuss applicant requests as a whole and not individually
record.
MOTION: To approve UBEX19-0004.
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second: Sylvia Simmons
Kelly Elmore
Linda Lanier (Moved By)
Kirk Hansen
Brea Paul
Sylvia Simmons (Seconded By)
Brian Major
Mark Tingen
Motion passed 7 to 0.
5. REPORTS
None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Attest:
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Shane Corbin
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Kirk Hansen, Chair
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