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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-15 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES CITY OF DANIA 402000 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 1998 7:30 P.M. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOAF D AND CITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECC RD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPE kL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT MARIE JABALEE,CITY CLERK, 100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD,DANIA,FL 33004,(954)921-8700 EXT.202,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. Roll Call: Present: Others Present: Bob Adams Terry L. Virta, AICP — Growth Management Director Pat Janowski Thomas Ansbro - City Attorney Victor Lohmann Lou Ann Cunningham — Board Clerk Jason Dubow Motion made by Bob Adams, seconded by Pat Janowski to excuse Kevin Pierson. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Motion made by Pat Janowski, seconded by Bob Adams to approve the minutes of the June 17, 1998 Regular Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 3. The agenda was reorganized to reflect the following: At the request of the petitioners, items 4. and 5. (VA-35-98/SP-36-98) request by Robert McIntire, Ram Designs regarding the Federal Plaza retail center was continued until the next regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Item 13. (SP-26-98) site plan request by Airport America USA was continued until the next regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Phil Glassman, addressed the board requesting that item TX-23-98 concerning the proposed sign ordinance for the City, be continued, due to the fact that a copy of the revised proposed ordinance was not received by the "business people" until late last evening. Mr. Glassman requested that the item be continued so that they may have a chance to review the changes. The Chairman acknowledged Mr. Glassman's comments. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 1 Chairman Lohmann then announced an addition to the agenda, item 14. SP-43-98, a request by Gulfstream Apartments for site plan approval. The Chairman called for all petitions represented by legal council or other professional representation. It was noted that items 6. (SE-37-98 /SP-28-98) request by Dania International Commerce Center and 12. (TX-23-98) administrative ordinance revising the City of Dania's Sign Code, would be heard at the beginning of the meeting, and all items would follow in order. 6. SE-37-98 (Reference SP-28-98) — The request of Leonard Mercer / Dania International Commerce Center, Inc., for a special exception use to allow said parcel to be used for a Commercial Recreational use, as provided in Chapter 28; Zoning, Article 4.20 Schedule of Use Regulations; Special Exceptions under the I-G zoning category. The location of said parcel is 1551 NW 1st St., Dania. The petitioner is requesting to allow an indoor "Go Kart" facility and video arcade in the proposed warehouse development. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director addressed the board commenting on the requested special exception use. Mr. Virta stated that all previous concerns of staff have been complied with and that staff would give a favorable recommendation at this time. The petitioner Leonard Mercer and his representatives Peter Diaz and Michael Lally addressed the board and gave a brief description of the items that were complied with. The Chairman then opened the item for public comment. Hearing none and seeing none, the item was closed. Hearing no further discussion from the board, a motion was made by Bob Adams to, (amended) recommend, approval of items SE-37- 98 - (SP-28-98), seconded by Jason Dubow. The motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes 12. TX-23-98 —An administrative ordinance making certain revisions to the City of Dania's Sign regulations. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 2, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" TO ADD CERTAIN DEFI NITIONS NS RELATING TO SIGNS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6 TO ADD SECTION 6.65 ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO SIGNS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNS; PROVIDING AMORTIZATION PERIODS FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING A VARIANCE PROCEDURE; PROVIDING INTENT, APPLICABILITY, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 2 Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director, addressed the board to explain the actual changes made to the ordinance since it was last reviewed by the board. Mr. Virta explained that the ordinance has been changed to simplify the outline structure of it's context. He commented that the Downtown sign regulations, while a part of this ordinance are unchanged from the current regulations with two (2) exceptions. The first being that language is now in place to allow the identification of the business as well as the name, and secondly to allow credit card logos in the doors of businesses. Mr. Virta confirmed that all of the other provisions of the Downtown sign regulations remain unchanged, as per the City Commissions direction. He further stated that the City Commission directed staff to prepare the ordinance with the same regulaations as Downtown's, but as past meetings show there was a need to add to them so! that they would recognize different circumstances in the zoning districts. Mr. Virta proceeded to review each of the significant changes to the last draft ordinance as follows: Page 8 of the draft, item (h) Multiple Frontage Properties recognizing that there are properties on corners, and allowing for signs on both streets. Page 9, item 0) provisions were inserted relating to commercial industrial properties within 1,000 feet of 1-95, allowing them additional height in their signage. Page 11, he stated that he has taken the Downtown Sign Regulations and has expanded the regulations to commercial areas of the city. He has recognizing signage needs for individual businesses that are standalones and for shopping centers or other types of businesses such as office parks, which the downtown sign regulations fail to recognize. He gave recognition to varying types of roadways and allowances for greater or lesser amounts of signage, depending upon the type of the roadway and type of the center. The changes also maintain the requirement that the standalone signage be ground or monument signage with the height limitations remaining except along 1-95 . Mr. Virta stated that this is a liberalization of what is currently permitted in the Downtown District, and what was permitted in the last draft ordinance reviewed by the board. In effect, larger centers will be allowed larger signage the signage exceeds what was previously included in the draft. It was clarified that a center would be evaluated by the square footage of the building. Mr. Virta concluded that this would summarize the changes made. Similar changes of this type were made to the industrial areas. Signs that were prohibited from the original draft remain prohibited (i.e. roof signs). Mr. Virta then introduced Special Counsel Miriam Maer, to answer any questions on the issue of the billboard portions of the regulations. Further clarification on the definition of signs located in shopping centers as well as other definitions were discussed by staff and the board. Mr. Virta further explained that the definitions would be plugged into the definitions section of the zoning ordinance and not just the section relating to signs, which would remove the need for cross referencing. Pole signs along the interstate in excess of 1,000 feet, were also discussed by the board. The effective date of MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 3 "September 1993" and the section which deals with the date of adoption, was questioned as to it's legality. Hearing no further questions from the board to staff, Special Counsel, Miriam Maer addressed the board. Attorney Maer discussed the problems with amortization periods with regard to sign regulations and the enforcement of billboards. She stated that the past and current sign drafts completely prohibit billboards citywide. Attorney Maer strongly suggested that one term be used in describing signs (i.e. pylon / pole.) Regarding enforcement, she stated that amortization periods have been examined by both Federal and Florida courts and that both 5 and 10 year amortization periods have been upheld. In each of these decisions examined, the courts have never said that a 10 year (5 year) amortization period would always be upheld. Attorney Maer further stressed that a sign inventory be prepared prior to the final decision of an amortization period and the final adoption of the sign ordinance. She also suggested a planning study, which would incorporate the sign inventory, based on the issues observed from the sign inventory, which a determination can then be made for an appropriate amortization period. Attorney Maer described factors that the courts will be looking at during litigation, as follows: Property owners, who are the sign company's actual economic interest prior to the governmental regulation being adopted, and even prior to the expiration of the amortization period. The economic interest after the regulation, the economic benefit of the amortization period and the extent to which a particular individual plaintiff may be suffering a disproportionate share of the impact of the ordinance. For example, if an individual plaintiff owned most of the signs in the district that's being hit, the economic impact on that one plaintiff is a lot greater than if you had several different plaintiffs, property owners or sign company's that were sharing the burden. This disproportionate impact is something that they (courts) feel uncomfortable with in terms of enforcing the amortization period. For this reason a sign inventory is important and needs to point out: What the existing number of signs are, what are the particular zoning districts; the length of time the signs have been there; how many are properly permitted (or not). A legal non-conforming sign (which is what these billboards would become after adoption of the ordinance) are only in that classification if they were in place at the time of adoption of the ordinance with the proper permits; If they are not permitted properly, they are there without a permit or the permit has expired, or in violation of other provisions of the ordinance, they will not get the protected status of legal non-conforming. Attorney Maer responded to concerns of why a longer time period was suggested for amortization for billboards rather than the individual property owners who own businesses. She stated that the courts have looked at the economic impact of the enforcement of sign ordinances on individual plaintiffs, and the difference between outdoor advertising signs and onsite identification signs on premises, and the different interests that are represented. Attorney Maer then welcomed any questions the board might have. They questioned whether the City would be liable for a "taking" or "inverse condemnation", to which Attorney Maer responded that a number of cases have been tried for various reasons which is why detailed inventory, research and public notice is given. A planning study MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 4 and sign inventory is performed to help attorneys protect against this action. Another question was whether the inventory should be attached to the ordinance by reference, to which Attorney Maer responded not necessarily, but it should be made available if a suit is filed. The Chairman asked of staff how long it would take to perform an inventory of the billboards. It was also confirmed by staff, and the City Attorney that businesses and property owners have been apprised of the various meetings and draft ordinances since June of this year. It was also stated that revisions have been made to the original ordinance addressing concerns of property (business) owners who were present at the last public hearing. Attorney Maer was asked to review some of the State law$ in effect concerning billboards along 1-95 and U.S. #1. Attorney Maer stated that thel "Federal Highway Beautification Act" requires certain attention be paid to the removal of signs along the primary and interstate highways. Because of the Florida Statutes, cities will not be able to enforce removal provisions against billboards located in the right of way alongside these roads; and so in effect, signs within 660 feet, while in violation, the enforcement procedure requires that you contact the State (FDOT) so that they do not loose Federal funding due to the appropriate steps not being taken. The State adopted the statute to protect it's interest in making sure it is aware and involved in the attempt to remove any such signs. In summary the City would have to work with FDOT, and pay to have that signage in violation removed. Attorney Maer further stated that there are several different basis which the courts have upheld in prohibition of billboards, i.e. aesthetics, traffic, visual pollution, hazards, visual clutter...and challenged such as the constitutional issues, i.e. first amendment, unconstitutionally applied, facially unconstitutional, inverse condemnation, private property rights...commerce clause. At this time, Attorney Maer did not have a recommendation concerning an amortization period but would prepare one once the sign inventory is prepared with information as to it's location, who owns it, how it is owned, the condition of the property, and if it's State permitted. Staff was requested to send notice to the sign companies of the next meeting and the proposed ordinance. Hearing no further questions for Attorney Maer, the Chairman opened the item for public comment. Mr. Phil Glassman, property owner and business owner, was sworn in and addressed the board. Mr. Glassman commented on the efforts of the sign flask force and his collection of different ordinances from different cities. Mr. Glassman wished to submit a complete national sign package for staffs review, he also has a package from Lake Worth Florida to submit as a sign ordinance. City Attorney Ansbro suggested that Mr. Glassman and the task force, prepare comments and suggestions and bring them back to the Planning and Zoning Board at the next public hearing in August. Board member Bob Adams noted that the current sign ordinance in effect was previously reviewed several times by the public, and heard at several public hearings when adopted. Mike Mogerman, Grand Prix, was sworn in and addressed the board stating the economic impact to the property owners of the property which the billboard signs are located. He also commented that while the ordinance gives provisions for square footage of buildings, it makes no provision for the square footage of the property. In his case he has 47 acres of land, but minimal building square footage on his commercial recreational parcel, and would be the most economically hit as far as signage (2-billboards and a digital pole sign along 1-95). The Chairman confirmed for MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 5 Mr. Mogerman that as in the past, he would be able to apply for a variance for his business. Attorney Susan Delegal addressed the board representing the Airport Hilton Hotel and American Maritime Officers facility. She commented on the definition of pole versus pylon pole, and the need for consistency. Another comment regarding the number of signs allowed for the Airport Hilton's facility which is located in a commercial zoning district (C-2) and on 2 main thoroughfares, and looked for clarification on this item. Another item of concern relates to the prohibition of lights in excess of 11 watts. Attorney Delegal then commented to the number of signs which would be allowed on the AMO property and it's relation to the surrounding residential lands. She concluded her comments, mentioning the sign variances which were recently granted at the site and the economic hardship which would be placed if the new ordinance prohibited those signs. Hearing no further comment from the public the Chairman closed the public hearing. _ The board discussed deferral of recommendation of this item until the next regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Motion was made by Pat Janowski to continue this time until the August 19, Planning and Zoning Board meeting, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - no Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes City Attorney Ansbro commented, with respect to Mr. Glassman's committee, that Growth Management Director Terry Virta, meet with him or any other group, and digest any suggestions they may have. Chairman Lohmann stated that a totally different sign code was asked to be reviewed by Mr. Glassman, and that his response was that they work with the proposed sign code prepared by staff and make any suggestions and comments. Board member Jason Dubow, further concurred that he would not entertain another city's ordinance as a replacement for the proposed ordinance prepared by staff, but would entertain suggestions or comments as to particular itemized provisions in the current draft. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director stated that he would sit down and meet with any group that approached him with suggestions. He further stated that there are several model ordinances available and, in his opinion, to fit K into our code would not work well. Comment was also made regarding the thorough job Special Council Maer was doing. Board member Adams suggested that the committee(s) that Mr. Virta meet with, discuss specific items in the code they have problems with, or specific items they have suggestions for and not just hand him a code and say we like this better. Hearing no further comments, the next item on the agenda was addressed. 7. SE-40-98 - The request of Mike Mogerman, representing Second National Acceptance, Corporation for a special exception use to allow said parcel to be used as a Commercial Recreational use, as provided in Chapter 28; Zoning Article 4.20 Schedule of Use Regulations; Special Exceptions under the I-G zoning category. The location of said parcel is 1800 NW 1st Street, Dania (commonly known as Grand Prix Race-o-Rama.) The petitioner is requesting to allow a "Halloween Village" during the period of 10/8/98 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 16, 1998 6 through 11/1/98 and "Magical Village" during the period of 11/12/98 through January 3, 1998 as temporary use at the park. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director addressed the board regarding the requests for the two (2) special exception uses. Mr. Virta gave a brief history of the uses, and recommended approval of these seasonal requests. At this time petitioners Michael Mogerman, representing Second National Acceptance and Don Drybread owner of Magical Village and Halloween Village were sworn in and addressed the board. Mr. Drybread gave a summation of the activities which he has sponsored over the past 8 years (i.e. Magical Village and Halloween Village). The board confirmed that the same operation that was enjoyed on the reservation would be brought to this site. Mr. Drybread made a presentation of drawings and plans for the boards review, for both events. It was further stated that all approvals by fire and building would be 11andled at the time of building permit application. City Attorney Ansbro questioned the type of security which would be provided at the site. Mr. Drybread stated that at the reservation he utilized the Seminole P.D. as well as his own security staff. Mr. Drybread and Mr. Mogerman stated that they would work with any security concerns the City proposes. At this time the Chairman opened the item for public comment. Mr. Jerry Moskowicz, representative from the YMCA, was sworn in and addressed the board in support of Mr. Drybreads request. Hearing no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Motion was made by Bob Adams, seconded by Pat Janowski to recommend approval of SE-40-98, motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes 8. VA-41-98 - The request of Phyllis M. Talotta, for property located at 605 SW 4th Ave., Dania, from the height requirement for walls, fences and hedges as listed in Chapter 28, Article 5, Section 5.36(a) & (b) of the zoning code. Mrs. Talotta is requesting that she be allowed to keep the existing hedge, which is located along the front and side yard, of the north side of her property, to remain at a height which is greater than allowed by the city's code. Section 5.36(a) of the zoning code states that for front yards, walls, fences and/or hedges located between the front building line and the street right-of-way line shall not exceed four (4) feet in height; and Section 5.36(b) states that for side and rear yards, walls, fences and/or hedges located between the side or rear building line and the side or rear lot line shall not exceed six LZfeet in height. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director, addressed the board regarding the requested variance application. Mr. Virta explained that this property was sited due to a complaint that the hedge exceeded the height limit. The petitioner is requesting that the hedge be allowed to remain, as it has been there a number of years. Mr. Virta confirmed that the hedge is approximately 7 to 8 feet in height and lies between 2 properties along SW 4th Avenue and 6th and 7th streets. Mr. Carlos Echazabal, son in law of Mrs. Tallotta, was sworn in and addressed the board. Mr. Echazabal, explained that the hedge has been growing at this height for over 30 years, and has always been maintained by the owners. Mr. Echazabal distributed pictures for the boards review MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 7 and gave a brief family history of the site. Mr. Echazabal also stated that he has contacted a landscaper, and has confirmed with him that by cutting the hedge would destroy it. At this time the Chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Motion made by Bob Adams to recommend approval of variance VA-41-98, with the condition that it does not exceed it's eight (8) foot height, seconded by Pat Janowski. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Item 14 was heard at this time. 14. SP-43-98 — A request by RHF (Reliance Housing) Gulfstream Associates, Ltd. for site plan approval at the site commonly known as Gulf Stream Apartments located at 20 NW 10th Ct., Dania. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director addressed the board with his summation of the proposed renovation/rehabilitation of the site along with the addition of a Community Building/Day Care Facility on the site. Mr. Virta explained the sltrict time- constraints which Reliance Housing has to accommodate under the guidelines for financing from the State of Florida Housing and Finance Agency. He further explained that the parking has been revised to reflect the parking spaces, which currently total 48, to an excess of 100 spaces for the 98 existing housing units and Community Center when completed. Mr. Virta recommended, considering the time constraints on this project, that the project be forwarded to the Commission with a recommendation of approval contingent upon it complying with all city codes other than parking. He also stated that the landscaping provisions must be handled due to the change in the parking area being over 10%. He confirmed that he would work that out with the petitioner. At this time Robert Jackson, petitioner for Reliance Housing, was sworn in and addressed the board. Mr. Jackson explained the situation with the project, and his requests. He thanked staff for their help in working with him on this rehabilitation project. Mr. Jackson answered questions by the board regarding project costs, rents, occupancy and laundry facilities. At this time the Chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Motion made by Jason Dubow to recommend approval of the site plan request with the petitioner volunteering to work out the parking and landscaping items with Terry Virta, Growth Management Director and addressing the laundry facility and dumpster issue, seconded by Victor Lohmann. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 8 ! • PUBLIC HEARINGS —ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES 9. Comprehensive Plan Update — A presentation was made by Molly Hughes, Hughes, Hall and Imada, and Doug Smith, Edward D. Stone and Associates. Terry Virta, AICP — Growth Management Director, addressed the board to introduce Molly Hughes and Doug Smith representing 2/3 of the consulting team whi h will be working on the update of the comprehensive plan. Doug Smith and Moll Hughes addressed the board. They presented maps and overlays depicting their visior ing study which analyzed the various land use issues that impact Dania. They further identified opportunities for commercial/industrial based development and discussed the marine related activity along the Dania cut-off canal and the "Greenway System", which links together all areas of the city including the beach. They then went on to describe the downtown "core" area of Dania and plans for development as well as touchi�g on the residential neighborhoods throughout the City. They concluded their presentation with a description of transportation network ideas. The presentation was concluded by answering questions by the board and stat Airport expansion issues were discussed and it was confirmed that Molly Hughes should review the Interlocal Agreement and the Airport DR[ relating to runway expansion. 10. Ordinance approving the continuation of the three (3) month moratorium on (accepting and processing certain applications for zoning development orders. The !proposed ordinance would read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA IMPOSING A TEMPORARY AND LIMITED THREE (3) MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING AND PROCESSING CERTAIN APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING DEVELOPMENT ORDERS; ESTABLISHING THE AREA AFFECTED AS ALL PROPERTY IN DANIA LYING WEST OF 1-95 WHICH ENJOY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION; PROVIDING THAT THE MORATORIUM SHALL ONLY APPLY TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USES AND SHALL LEAVE UNAFFECTED A WIDE VARIETY OF LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER AVAILABLE USES IN SUCH AREAS AS PROVIDED IN THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FINDINGS; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE. Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director, addressed the board explaining the reasons for the extension of the moratorium. He also confirmed that progress has been being made reviewing the aspects of Dania's Comprehensive Plan as shown by the previous presentation. He also briefly described the proposed (IROM) ordinance that will be heard as the next item. Mr. Virta stated that the actual rezonings will not take place until a later date. The Chairman called for any public comment at this time, hearing none and seeing none the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Pat Janowski, seconded by MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 9 Bob Adams to recommend approval to extend the moratorium. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes 11. TX-42-98 — An administrative ordinance which adds the "IROM" zoning classification to the City of Dania's schedule of use regulations. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT OF ZONING; CREATING A NEW ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO BE KNOWN AS THE "I.R.O.M." DISTRICT (INDUSTRIAL, RESEARCH, OFFICE AND MARINE DISTRICT); ESTABLISHING USE REGULATIONS AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SUCH DISTRICT; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING DEVELOPMENT ORDER APPLICATIONS FOR LANDS LOCATED IN SUCH DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR. Terry Virta, AICP — Growth Management Director, addressed the board to explain the specifics of this zoning district. He explained that this zoning district will be proposed to replace the Industrial zoning districts in the Northwest with this IROM (IRO with Marine uses) through specific rezonings. The intent is to emphasize the lighter cleaner industrial aspects and Marine for that area. He further mentioned that in the amended comprehensive plan there will be specific policies that will call for establishment of a district along these lines. After this step has been accomplished, we will proceed with recommendations to rezone specific parcels. At that time certain owners as well as surrounding property owners will be notified. Mr. Virta concluded, stating that this ordinance has been reviewed by Leigh Kerr, Doug Smith and Attorney Thomas Ansbro. At this time the Chairman called for public comment. Hearing none and seeing none, the public hearing was closed. Comments by Board member Jason Dubow as to the length of boats being 120 feet. Mr. Virta responded that this was a standard size which was pulled out from elsewhere in the code of ordinances. This was discussed further and considered that possibly the Marine Advisory Board should review this ordinance and make a recommendation. The time framing for this ordinance was discussed in that it is scheduled to be heard at the next Commission Meeting. Board member Bob Adams considered continuing this item, allow the Commission to hear it for 1st public hearing on July 28, 1998, send it to the Marine Advisory Board for their comment and bring it back to this board for consideration on August 19, 1998; it can then be heard by the City Commission at it's August 25, 1998 meeting for 2"d and final reading. It was further discussed that this is just the creation of a district and there are no properties which will be specifically affected yet. MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 10 A motion was made by Bob Adams, seconded by Pat Janowski to continue this ordinance, send it to the Marine Advisory Board for review, bring it back to this board at the August 19, 1998 Planning and Zoning meeting for further review. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Pat Janowski - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Adjournment MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD JULY 15, 1998 11