Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-20-06 regular minutes — reading text

Dennis Compass, a Native American, suggested that the City Council adopt a resolution to protect both mounds that would prevent individuals/ groups to apply for permits to excavate. As there was no one else who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the amendment to the site plan for the Indianola Condominium located at 113 Brooks Street SE and the issuance of a CRA Site Plan Development Order with the conditions specified in the Order. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. Council complimented Mr. McMaster on the attractiveness of the project and his efforts and working with Staff to ensure the protection of the mound. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT - SAILWATCH LANDING Consideration of a request by Elliott Mitchell, managing member of Sailwatch Landing LLC and authorized agent for BLN, LLC owner of the proposed off-site parking lot parcel, for amendment to the Site Plan Development Order for Sailwatch Landing Condominium located at 185 Brooks Street SE, to convert second floor residential condo of Brooks Street mixed use building to office space. The City Attorney gave the oath to all individuals who expected to speak on the issue. Elliott Mitchell, of Sailwatch Landing, LLC, stated the opportunity has arisen to bring in a major company that would benefit the City, and that would require changing the second floor of the three story building to office, and he would need to provide four additional parking spaces. Mr. Mitchell stated he has contracted to purchase the property across the street from Sailwatch and would provide 10 additional parking spaces as opposed to Staffs request of four. He stressed everything with Sailwatch will remain the same except that one floor would be changed to office. Mr. Mitchell advised he has submitted a site plan for ten parking spaces rather than the required four and that he has agreed to put in a boardwalk on the property. Mr. Mitchell stated he objected to Item 2f of the Developmental Order which states: " If, in the future, a new development plan is submitted for the parcel located at 252 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, the applicant shall close one or both of the drives accessing US 98 and construct one drive accessing the parcel from Brooks Street." . Ms. Fowler advised that Staff would agree to the wording " if feasible" being added to condition 2f, to read " If, in the future, a new development plan is submitted for the parcel located at 252 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, the applicant shall close one or both of the drives accessing US 98, if feasible, and construct one drive accessing the parcel from Brooks Street."  9- 26- 06 57 Regular Council SAILWATCH ( CONT) The City Attorney questioned who would have the determination of feasibility; Ms. Fowler advised generally it would be at Staff's discretion. Missy McKim, CDS Director, stated if anything is done with the parcel besides using it as a parking lot, the request would have to go back before the CRA and City Council. She stated since it is restricted parking for the employees, it is her recommendation that condition 2f be deleted from the conditions, with the understanding any other use would have to go back before the CRA and City I"""" Council. Mr. Mitchell agreed to the deletion of Condition 2f. Ms. Fowler submitted the staff report into the record as amended, to delete condition 2f. Council received clarification from the CDS Director that the application did go before the CRA Board, but did not have a specific site plan for the parking lot. She informed the CRA agreed to move forward with the requirement that the site plan be prepared for the 10 parking spaces and that it be presented to City Staff to ensure all the City codes are being met, which it does. The City Attorney reiterated that the parking lot site plan did not go before CRA Board because it was not prepared, and that the CRA agreed to recommend approval based on conditions that all items missing at their meeting be prepared and submitted at this time, and she has confirmed all requirements have been met. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Chris Gibson, 249 Brooks Street, requested the area be made safe for the pedestrians and the disabled by extending the sidewalk on the north side of Brooks Street. The CDS Director advised it is a requirement that the applicant provide a crosswalk from the north side to the south side, and designed in a similar fashion to other crosswalks on Brooks Street. Mr. Mitchell advised he has agreed to connect Highway 98 and Brooks Street with a sidewalk, handicapped ramp, and a crosswalk at his expense. As there was no one else who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Discussion included that the parking is restricted for employee use and is not for the public. Dr. Pullen moved to approve the change in use for the Brooks Street building of the Sailwatch Landing Condominium and the provision of off-site parking on the property across Brooks Street from the condominium located at 252 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, and the issuance of a CRA Site Plan Development Order with the conditions specified in the Order, with the deletion of Condition 2f, with the condition the site for the parking lot goes to the CRA for approval. Motion died for plan lack of a second. I""'" Mr. Minich moved to approve the change in use for the Brooks Street building of the Sailwatch Landing Condominium and the provision of off-site parking on the property across Brooks Street from the condominium located at 252 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, and the issuance of a CRA Site Plan Development Order with the conditions specified in the Order, as amended, with the deletion of Condition 2f. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. 58 Regular Council 9- 26- 06 FINAL PLAT - BEAL OFFICE PARK SID Consideration of a request by Wilson & Scott Properties, Inc., Owner, for Final Plat approval for Seal Office Park Subdivision, a proposed plat of two ( 2) platted lots, for the purpose of transfer of ownership located at 32 Seal Parkway and 6- 8 Industrial Street NW. Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager, reported the Municipal Planning Board recommended approval. He advised the applicant was not present, and as there was no objection, the staff report was entered into the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the final plat for the Beal Office Park Subdivision, a proposed plat of two (2) platted lots, for the purpose of transfer of ownership located at 32 Beal Parkway and 6- 8 Industrial Street NW. Mr. Holmes seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. SITE PLAN - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Consideration of a request by Crawford Henley, agent for owner of Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, for Site Plan Development Order approval of a 27, 738 s. f. 3- story Recreation facility in the OS District located at 923 Denton Boulevard. The City Attorney gave the oath to those individuals who expected to speak on the issue. Crawford Henley, authorized agent for the Boys and Girls Club, described the safety improvements with the overhead pedestrian bridge to the one story metal building that will remain in the southeast corner of the property. Len Mitchell, Long- Range Planning Manager, reported the project is consistent with the OS District, the proposed use will be compatible with adjacent land uses, and there is adequate public infrastructure to serve the facility. He reported the Municipal Planning Board recommended conditional approval. He submitted the staff report for the record. The applicant had no objection with the conditions in the staff report. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Tucker moved to approve the site Development Plan for the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast located at 923 Denton Boulevard, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant must submit and have approved a Landscaping Plan that complies with the requirements of Chapter 12. 71, Volume IV, LDC, prior to the issuance of a Building 2. ~~~"::~ Plicant must prepare a Maintenance Agreement, in a form approved by the City ~;.:..,..,.,." Attorney, to be executed between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Boys and Girls , Club. The agreement would not oblige the City, and the Boys and Girls Club would have all obligations, should the City have to repair the sewer lines in a way that requires the clearance, removal, or disturbance of their overhead walkway. The agreement must be executed prior to application for a building permit. Mr. Campbell seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor.  9- 26- 06 59 Regular Council SITE PLAN - PETERMANN OFFICE BUILDING Consideration of a request by Skip Royster, agent for Steve Petermann, owner, for Site Plan s. f. building located at 30 Development Order approval of the Petermann Office Building, a 2,400 Ferry Road SE. The City Attorney gave the oath to the individuals who expected to speak on the issue. I"" Skip Royster, agent for Steve Petermann, accepted the conditions of the CRA. Peggy Fowler, Planner II, submitted the staff report for the record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. As there was no one who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the site plan for the Petermann Office Building, 30 Ferry Road, SE, and the issuance of a CRA Site Plan Development Order with the conditions specified in the Order. Mr. Minich seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, Pullen, Hartwell, and Minich in favor. SITE PLAN - SUNRISE ON THE SOUND Consideration of a request by David Smith, authorized agent for Premier of Fort Walton Beach, LLC owner, for Site Plan Development Order approval for Sunrise on the Sound Mixed- Use Resort Condominium/ Commercial Marina located at 12 and 14 Miracle Strip Parkway SW. The City Attorney gave the oath to the individuals who expected to speak on the issue. David Smith, authorized agent for Premier of Fort Walton, gave a brief overview of the three phase project with Phase I the development of a commercial marina with an upland boat sales/ storage facility, parking, landscaping, and construction of a