Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 11-08-05 ‎(regular)‎ — reading text

Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. REGULAR AGENDA- PRESENTATION. WIND. TIDAL SURGE AND TREES Presentation by Mr. Joe Foster on Wind, Tidal Surge and Trees. This item was pulled from the agenda due to the absence of Mr. Foster, and will be scheduled for a future agenda. STATUS REPORT- TENNIS CENTER Erik Stenberg, President of Swedish American Connections, Inc., presented the annual status report for the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and reported that from January 16 through January 22, 2006, the Tennis Center will be hosting its first professional event, a $ 25,000 Women' s Event, which will bring 100 world- class tennis players representing 20 to 25 countries. Mr. Stenberg invited Mayor and Council to attend the event in January. BOAT LIFT FACILITY- FORT WALTON LANDING Consideration of a request by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ( FWC) to construct a boat lift facility at the Fort Walton Landing; further request authorization to waive the monthly electrical costs for this facility, as outlined in the backup report. All cost associated with the installation, permitting and construction will be borne by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the exception of the City placing an electric conduit from the lift station to our utility pole. Captain Brad Williams will be present at the meeting to answer questions. John Hofstad, Utilities Director, advised that Captain Williams could not be present this evening, but that he had spoken with Captain Williams earlier this week and was assured the FWC would pay the construction related costs and the permitting costs. Mr. Hofstad reported he spoke with the City Attorney regarding concerns about language in the City' s submerged land lease that addresses other uses than public uses for the facility. He stated Captain Williams advised the FWC will work closely with DEP to resolve those issues on behalf of the City. Mr. Hofstad also discussed a possible mutual aid agreement between the City and FWC for law enforcement in and around the area of Santa Rosa Sound, and the Fort Walton Landing in particular. Discussion ensued regarding the probable use of the inside western slip for the boat lift facility, that the use is limited to two or three slips due to water depth, and the concern that Staff has not had an opportunity review drawings and the only contact with Captain Williams has been by telephone. 12 o o 10/25/ 05 BOAT LIFT FACILITY ( CONTI Mr. Minich moved to postpone discussion on the boat lift facility until Captain Williams can come before Council. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion. Mr. Minich stated he would like Captain Williams to talk to the Council rather than just telephone conversations with Staff, and would like an opportunity to discuss the inter/ocal before agreement any decisions are made. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it failed by vote of 3 to 4 with Campbell, Hartwell, and Minich in favor and Holmes, Patterson, Tucker, and Pullen opposed. The City Manager advised the interlocal agreement is a separate item that will come back before Council at a future date. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the construction of a boat lift facility at the Fort Walton landing dock by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to waive the monthly electrical costs for this facility. All cost associated with the Installation, permitting and construction will be borne by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the exception of the City placing an electric conduit from the lift station to our utility pole. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. PRELIMINARY/ FINAL PLAT- HOllYWOOD COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION Consideration of a request by John Dunne, agent for the Osborne-Frazier Family Partnership, LLC and Franz A. and Ve Sun Richter, owners, for preliminary and final plat approval for Hollywood Commercial Subdivision located at 745-749 Hollywood Blvd NW. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those individuals who planned to testify. Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager, reviewed the proposed subdivision of a parcel of property into two lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership of the individual lots. He advised the MPB conditionally approved the preliminary and final plat at their October 6, 2005 meeting, with the conditions that the required landscape plan for the proposed lots be brought into conformity with current landscaping requirements. Mr. Mitchell further advised the Public Works Department/Engineering Division reported the City Surveyor found one error in the Final Plat regarding the Eglin AFB marker J- 15 that must be corrected. John Dunne, Agent, advised there was no objection to the Staff Report. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Holmes moved to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat for Hollywood Commercial Subdivision located at 745-749 Hollywood Blvd. NW, with the following conditions: 1) That the required landscape plan to bring both proposed lots 1 and 2 Into conformity with current landscaping requirement be submitted for approval prior to execution of the final plat. 2) That the Eglin AFB marker J- 15 identified as " not recovered" at the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of Section 17 has been found and visible in the field. Plat should not identify this monument as " Not recovered-destroyed and/ or covered with concrete" must be addressed. Mr. Tucker seconded motion and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell" Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  o 13 10/ 25/ 05 o FINAL PLAT- NATURES TRAIL FIRST ADDITION Consideration of a request by Charles M. Shoff, owner, for final plat approval for Natures Trail First Addition, located at 225 Natures Trail NW for a proposed subdivision of a parcel of property into two ( 2) lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those individuals who planned to testify. Mr. Mitchell reviewed the proposed subdivision of a parcel of property into two lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership of the individual lots. He advised the MPB approved the preliminary and final plat at their October 6, 2005 Mark Siner, representing the applicant, had no objection to the Staff Report. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the Final Plat for Natures Trail First Addition Subdivision located at 225 Natures Trail Court NW. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8: 55 p. m. RECONVENE The meeting reconvened at 9: 00 p. m. PRELIMINARY PLAT- SHADY OAKS SUBDIVISION Consideration of a request by Albra Ann Coon, owner, for preliminary and final plat approval of Shady Oaks Subdivision located at 209- 211 Oaks Street SE for a proposed replat of a parcel of property into seven ( 7) lots, for the purpose of ownership of the individual lots. The City Attorney announced a quasi- judicial proceeding and swore in those individuals who planned to testify. Mr. Mitchell clarified this is a request for preliminary plat approval only, and not preliminary/final plat approval as stated in the agenda. He advised the request is to replat a parcel of property into seven lots for the purpose of transfer of ownership, and that the MPB recommended approval at their meeting of October 6, 2005. Jim Weeks, engineer and agent for the applicant, had no objection to the Staff Report. The Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for Shady Oaks Subdivision located at 209- 211 Oak Street SE. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and It carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. SITE PLAN APPROVAL- FORT WALTON BEACH YACHT SALES Consideration of a request by Stephen Moatz owner of Fort Walton Beach Yacht Sales, for site plan approval for the construction of a 1, 365 SF commercial building located at 240 Eglin Parkway SE. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those individuals who planned to testify. 14 o o 10/ 25/ 05 FORT WALTON BEACH YACHT SALES ( CONTI As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered and accepted into the record. Peggy Fowler, Planner, explained the project includes the demolition of two existing buildings and a portion of the existing pavement and installation of a manufactured building fronting Eglin Parkway. The project includes drives, parking, landscaping, and stormwater management. She advised the applicant was granted a development order for a Change of Nonconforming Building by the Municipal Planning Board at their September 1, 2005 meeting. The CRA was presented with the site plan at their October 5, 2005 meeting, and was denied primarily because of issues with the building design. Ms. Fowler informed the site plan is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, is in conformance with the height, setback and lot coverage requirements, shows the required parking lot landscaping will be provided, and stormwater management will be accommodated through retention areas located along Harbeson Street SE and First Street. Ms. Fowler advised Staff recommends approval of the project with conditions. Mark Siner, Choctaw Engineering, advised the applicant has made changes to the site plan to conform to City standards, and that the project will be an improvement from what is presently on the site. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the site plan for Fort Walton Beach Yacht Sales, 240 Eglin Parkway, SE, subject to the following conditions: Note: These conditions are based upon the applicationand site plan developedby Choctaw Engineering, Inc. (project 1997- 317- 8, dated May 25, 2005, revised August 2, September 21, and October 11, 2005) and the architectural drawings and elevations developed by Alliance Homes, Inc. 1) The site plan must comply with all the conditions of the development order for the Change of Nonconforming Building" as follows: a. The site shall be developed as approved on the site plan submitted with the change In nonconformity application, prepared by Choctaw Engineering, Inc., Job No. 1997- 318- B, dated May 25, 2005, and revised 8/ 05. b. The applicant shall provide a solid, six-foot high landscape buffer zone planted with hedge material of a species that will achieve a height of six feet (6') within two (2)