Minutes - City of Melbourne, Florida

CITY OF MELBOURNE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY/PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
MELBOURNE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
JANUARY 16, 2014 ♦ 6:30 P.M.
Alan King, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Board, called the regular meeting of the
Local Planning Agency/Planning and Zoning Board to order at 7:13 p.m., followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and introduction of the Board and City Staff
members.
PRESENT: Alan King Chairman
Ed Coruzzi
Vice-Chairman
Nat Clement
Member
Bruce Waters
Member
George Lebovitz Member
Kathy Chambers Alternate Member
Erin Trauger
Alternate Member
ABSENT: Don Laird Member (Excused)
Robert Nicolette Member (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT: Suzanne Crockett Assistant City Attorney
Cheryl Dean
Planning Manager
Kathy Lee
Recording Secretary
Mr. King reminded the Board and staff to silence their electronic communication
devices, as these devices may not be used during the meeting.
3. Declarations of Conflict
None.
4. Approval of the December 19, 2013 Planning & Zoning Board Minutes
Moved by Coruzzi/Clement to approve the December 19, 2013 Planning and
Zoning Board minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. Preliminary Plat Approval Request (SD-2013-04) Glen Ridge Subdivision
Proposed Action
Mrs. Dean explained to the Board the applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat
approval for a 57-lot subdivision on 22.49± acres.

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Location
The property is located on the west side of Wickham Road, north of Pebble Creek
Street and south of Summer Brook Street, in Township 26 south, Range 36 east,
Section 36.
History
The property is currently vacant and is proposed to be zoned R-1B with a Low
Density Residential Future Land Use classification.
October 22, 2013: Council annexed the 22.49± acre property (Ord. 2013-58).
October 22, 2013: Council approved the transmittal of the proposed future
land use classification, establishing Low Density Residential
land use.
January 14, 2014: City Council approves 1 st Reading to adopt the Low Density
Residential land use and R-1B zoning designation
Second Reading of the City future land use and City zoning designations are
anticipated to be heard by City Council on January 28, 2014.
Mrs. Dean identified the property and adjacent properties future land use and
zoning designations.
Analysis of the Preliminary Plat
With the 57 lots proposed, the overall density will be 2.53± units per acre (below the
maximum allowed 6 units per acre), which will be compatible with the densities
established on adjacent residential projects.
The average lot size is 8,520± square feet. The proposed layout meets or exceeds
the minimum lot width and depth (code requires a minimum of 5,000 square feet
and 6,500 square feet). One of the tracts is proposed for private road right-of-way
(Tract E) from Wickham Road. All lots have frontage on the proposed Glen Ridge
Circle. The R-1B zoning requires a minimum of 10% of useable open space. The
applicant is providing approximately 3.91 acres (17%) of useable open space. The
useable open space is located in Tracts A, C and D, and includes a clubhouse
amenity with pool, walking paths and several benches.
Mrs. Dean identified the six tracts proposed for the plat.
Access to Wickham Road: This section of Wickham Road is a 4-lane, divided
arterial roadway maintained by Brevard County. The entire 22.49± acre project
will provide a single entrance point on Wickham Road on the east end of the
project. The access point will include a south-bound right-turn lane into the
project, which will be permitted by Brevard County during the construction plan
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review process. The proposed street, Glen Ridge Circle, will be a private, gated
roadway serving the project.
Internal Sidewalks: Sidewalks are required to be provided on both sides of a
residential subdivision street (Appendix D, Chapter 8, Section 8.6(B)(7)a.). All lots
will have sidewalks; however, the applicant is requesting a subdivision variance to
provide the sidewalk only on one side of the road on the north side of Glen Ridge
Circle, from Wickham Road to the western end of Tract B, since there are no lots
and no usable open space tracts located on the north side of the proposed
private roadway at this location. The applicant will provide the necessary
crosswalks to connect pedestrians to the sidewalks in proximity to the Clubhouse
and pool (located at the western end of Tract A).
Mrs. Dean referenced the Environmental Impact Analysis. As with all projects,
applicable permits will be required prior to construction plan approval, if
necessary. Conservation Policy 1.12.1 of the Melbourne Comprehensive Plan
states that the City shall ensure that the following measures are taken when
assessing activities that may result in impacts: avoidance of wetland impacts;
minimization of wetland impacts; and compensation for wetland impacts through
mitigation. If the City determines direct impact upon wetlands cannot be
avoided, the following mitigation measures shall be applicable:
‣ All mitigation must comply with federal, state, regional, and local
agencies;
‣ Impacts must be minimized by the appropriate design measures; and;
‣ The mitigation measures are consistent with other policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the terms of any mitigation plans approved by
SJRWMD and/or other regulatory agencies.
Joint Planning Agreement (JPA) Comments
The property is located within the Joint Planning Area (JPA). Brevard County did
not issue any comments regarding the proposed preliminary plat.
Mobility Requirements for this Project: Total new trip generation for this project is
estimated to be approximately 546 trips per day via access from Wickham Road
(based upon ITE Land Use Code 210 – Single-Family Detached Housing). For
mobility purposes, the applicant will be required to provide seven mobility
improvements. The mobility improvements will need to be completed in
conjunction with the installation of subdivision infrastructure and the issuance of a
certificate of completion for the project.
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The applicant can also choose to make a payment in lieu of constructing the
mobility improvements. Based upon the proposed use (single-family homes), the
payment in lieu of amount will be $3,047 per unit for a total of $173,679. A one
percent deposit of $1,736.79 is required within ninety (90) after preliminary plat
approval. Final payment of the remaining balance will be due at the time
building permits are issued by the City. The applicant can also choose to do a
combination of providing mobility improvements and making a payment in lieu of
constructing the mobility improvements.
WATER AND SEWER CONCURRENCY
The City’s Ten-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan indicates that adequate
potable water is available to serve the subject site. Sanitary sewer service is
available from the Brevard County
Capacity Reservation for the Project: Project capacity reservation fees have
been estimated to be $462.00 per residential unit. The following is a breakdown
of the impact fees for water service.
‣ Water: The water capacity reservation fee is estimated to be $263.34,
which is 1% of the total water impact fee of $26,334.00, based upon the
proposed 57 residential units.
School Concurrency
School District staff has reviewed the proposal and have determined that it will not
have a negative impact on school capacity.
Mrs. Dean referenced the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board
agenda memorandum.
Recommendation
Based on the findings contained in the Planning and Zoning Board agenda
memorandum, for the 22.49± acres, zoned R-1B, located on the west side of
Wickham Road, north of Pebble Creek Street and south of Summer Brook Street, in
Township 26 south, Range 36 east, Section 36, the Community Development
Department recommends:
APPROVAL OF SD-2013-04, Preliminary Plat approval for a 57-lot subdivision,
consisting of a 5-page plan prepared by Masteller & Moler, Inc. of Vero Beach,
Florida, Project Number 1324 with a signed and sealed date of December 19,
2013, including a subdivision variance to not provide a sidewalk on the north side
of the road, from Wickham Road to the western end of Tract B (Section 8.6 (B)(7)a,
as specifically identified on the preliminary plat and including the following
conditions:
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a. Changes to the Preliminary Plat will require reevaluation by the City
Engineering Department and Community Development Department.
Any substantial change to the plan as will require review and approval by
City staff, the Planning and Zoning Board, Local Planning Agency, and the
City Council.
b. Appropriate environmental permits must be obtained as part of the
construction plan review process.
c. All hardwood trees and scrub oaks located outside of the building footprint
and parking driveway aisles shall be preserved, and buildings and
parking/drive aisles shall be shifted when possible to preserve hardwood trees
or scrub oaks, as determined during construction plan review.
d. The applicant shall obtain all necessary access permits for Wickham Road
from Brevard County prior to construction plan approval.
e. A maximum of two (2) building permits for single-family model homes may be
issued prior to the recordation of the final plat (consistent with Appendix D,
Chapter 8, Section 8.5(d)(2)).
f. Concurrency: As required by Chapter 10, Appendix D, and Chapter 32,
Melbourne City Code, to reserve capacity, the Owner/Developer shall be
required to pay the capacity reservation fee in the amount of $263.34 for
water impact fees. Payment must be received by the City of Melbourne
within ninety (90) days of the date of rendition of this Development Order by
City Council/Planning and Zoning Board approval. This Development Order
shall not become effective until payment of the capacity reservation fee has
been made payable to and received by the City of Melbourne.
g. Mobility: As required by Appendix D, Chapters 3 and 10, to address mobility,
the Owner/Developer shall be required to make the 1% mobility fee deposit
in the amount of $1,736.79. The payment must be received by the City of
Melbourne within ninety (90) days of the Planning and Zoning Board
approval. This Development Order shall not become effective until payment
of the capacity reservation fee has been made payable to and received by
the City of Melbourne.
Chad Genoni, Sunbay LLC, 4760 North US Highway 1, stated he was available for
questions or comments.
Mr. King opened the public hearing; there being no public comment, the public
hearing was closed and discussion was brought back to the Board.
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Moved by Coruzzi/Clement to recommend approval of SD-2013-04 based upon
the findings and conditions contained in the Planning and Zoning Board agenda
memorandum dated January 16, 2014.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Future/Additional Business
Mrs. Dean provided the Board with a summary of the preliminary business items.
7. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2014
Mr. Clement nominated Mr. King for Chairman and Mr. Coruzzi for Vice-Chairman.
Moved by Lebovitz/Trauger to close the nominations.
Motion carried unanimously.
By consensus, the Board agreed to maintain Alan King as Chairman for 2014 and Ed
Coruzzi as Vice-Chairman for 2014.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32
p.m.
Cheryl A. Dean, AICP
Planning and Zoning Administrator
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