Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-09-2007 regular agenda — reading text

Boulevard, NW, and is a private request that was initiated about a year ago. Mr. Mitchell informed the applicant has paid. the $ 775. 00 rezoning application fee and deposit, and that the Municipal Planning Board has recommended that City Council approve the ordinance. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was none. Mr. Reeves moved to adopt Ord. 1733 on first reading. Mr. Garvie seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. QUASI-JUDICIAL- ORD. 1736. REZONING PROPERTY AT 653 COUNTRY CLUB The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. She announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH LOCATED AT 653 COUNTRY CLUB AVENUE NE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM OKALOOSA COUNTY RUS RESIDENTIAL URBAN SINGLE DISTRICT TO CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH R- 1A SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mitchell explained that this request is the completion of a voluntary annexation process of the property, and that the Municipal Planning Board has recommended that City Council approve the ordinance. As there were no objections, the Staff Report was entered into the record. Discussion ensued there may be code violations against the property, but that has nothing to do with the annexation process. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was none. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Ord. 1736 on first reading. Dr. Pullen seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT. TRUST MARK BANK. 100 EGLIN PARKWAY NE Consideration of a request from Jason Floyd, Project Architect, for amendment to site plan l approval for Trustmark Bank, owner, for Trustmark Bank Building, located at 100 Eglin Parkway NE. The project consists of the construction of a 6, 884 square foot, two- story building which will be used for banking services. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify. Steven Bell of Jackson, Mississippi, representing Trustmark Bank, advised the change being requested is in the elevations and materials of the building. 150 Regular Council 9/ 25/ 07 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT - TRUST MARK BANK (CONT) Mr. Bell informed that the change is due to a corporate makeover by Trustmark Bank, and that this design is being incorporated in all Trustmark Banks currently being constructed. Upon questioning by Council, Mr. Bell informed that if their request for the site plan amendment was not approved, theorganization might opt not to build in the City. Christy Johnson, Principal Planner, clarified that the CRA Board approved the amended site plan at their meeting on September 5, 2007. She advised that Staff has requested that the applicant incorporate some of the architectural details of the Trustmark Bank located in Destin into the proposed bank on Eglin Parkway, but the applicant has not agreed to that. As there were no objections, the Staff Report, with the additional photo of the proposed building distributed by Mr. Bell, was entered into the record. Council received clarification that they are being asked to approve the amended Developmental Order for the Trustmark Bank building, with the original conditions of approval. Missy McKim, CDS Director, explained Staff's feeling that the proposed architectural style and materials for the building are not consistent with the CRA Plan 2007, as it is not in character with the urban environment where pedestrian access is encouraged; rather, it is more in character with a suburban area. Ms. McKim presented and explained the three elevations Council is being asked to consider: the original site plan approved hi October of 2006; the amended site plan approved by the CRA on September 5, 2007; and the Trustmark Bank Building in Destin, which incorporates some of the architectural standards of the CRA Plan, and is the one Staff is recommending. Ms. McKim explained Staff is recommending the Trustmark Bank in Destin as a compromise to the applicant. Discussion ensued as to Staff' s concern that a precedent could be set in allowing a compromise to what was originally approved for the site. Ms. McKim acknowledged that amendments to original building designs of a lesser quality are becoming more frequent, and there is a concern that the feeling of what is trying to be accomplished in the CRA area will ~ e lost if amendments continue to be approved. Further discussion included the need for architectural guidelines and standards and that the purpose of the CRA site plan approval process is to ensure projects meet the guidelines of the CRA Plan as well as the Urban Master Plan. The City Attorney received clarification that the CRA approved what was submitted by the applicant as an amended site plan, and that the approval by the CRA did not incorporate the design of the Trustmark Bank in Destin. Additional discussion included cost considerations of the applicant to build the building, as well r, i as the Trustmark organizations corporate makeover and that the original building does not fit into that makeover; and Staff' s concern that the building submitted does not meet the guidelines L, of the Urban Master Plan. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was none.  151 Regular Council 9/25/ 07 SITE PLAN AMENDMENT- TRUSTMARK BANK (CONT) Dr. Pullen moved to approve the CRABoard recommendation to approve the amended site plan submitted for the Trustmark Bank Building at 100 Eglin Parkway NE, subject to the conditions of the original site plan dated October 26, -2006. Mr. Garvie seconded motion. Some Council members stated their support of the amendment and that businesses should be allowed to dictate their own brand of building and design within reason. Another Council member expressed the need to maintain themes and standards for the City. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried by a vote of 6 to 1 with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, and Minich in favor and Hartwell opposed. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, JOE & EDDIES' 206 FLORIDA PLACE Consideration of a request from Gerard Perillo, Owner, for amendment to site plan approval for Joe & Eddie' s Mixed Use Building, located at 206 Florida Place. The purpose of the amendment is to increase the square footage of the North Building and to add a parking garage. The City Attorney announced a quasi-judicial proceeding and swore in those who planned to testify. Chris Kacena, Foley Design Associates Architects, explained the purpose of the amendment is to add a parking garage as opposed to surface parking; a bridge way between the garage and south building; the potential for the north building to be further developed similar to the south building; and the addition of an external elevator on the south building. Mr. Kacena informed that there will be approximately 200 parking spaces with some reserved for the residences and businesses, and there is a possibility of fee parking for the public. Ms. Johnson advised that Staff had nothing more to add and that the CRA recommended approval at their meeting of September 5, 2007. As there were no objections, the Staff report was entered into the record. The CDS Director advised that the CRA asked the applicant to improve the building' s exterior on the side facing the Indian Temple Mound, and the applicant was agreeable to that. Council questioned what has been done regarding an archaeological survey on the site. Rick Cramer of Prentice Thomas and Associates, advised the survey was done when the structures were demolished and there were no significant findings. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was none. Mr. Minich moved to approve the Development Order for an amendment of the site plan for Joe & Eddie' s Restaurant located at 206 Florida Place SE. Mr. Hartwell seconded motion. J Council offered their support of the Joe & Eddie' s development. The Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 152 Regular Council 9/ 25/ 07 PUBLIC HEARING- ORD 1745. AMENDMENT TO POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT FUND The City Attorney read the ordinance by title. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE IV, POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT FUND; AMENDING SECTION 17- 42, SOURCE OF FUNDS, EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS; EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS; CHAPTER 185, FLORIDA STATUTES, DISTRIBUTION; AMENDING SECTION 17-46, PERSONS ENTITLED TO BENEFITS; CALCULATION OF BENEFITS; NORMAL RETIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; REPEALING All ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mark Wiltsie, Human Resources Director, advised Staff had nothing new to report and there have been no changes since the ordinance was read at first reading.