Planning Commission Meeting

THE CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION Madeira Beach City Hall Patricia Shontz Commission Chambers 300 Municipal Drive Madeira Beach, FL 33708 www.madeirabeachfl.gov 727.391.9951 April 5, 2021 - MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chairman Michael Noble II. ROLL CALL Members in Attendance Commissioner Gaither Commissioner Brooks Commissioner Preston Commissioner Kerr Commissioner Wyckoff Chairman Noble Members Absent None Non-Members in Attendance Kevin Bowden Jeff Beggins Jim Beggins Jack Bodziak Staff Representatives: Linda Portal, Planning & Zoning Director Jerry Murphy, Consultant Jenny Rowan, Senior Planner Andrew Morris, Planner Tamara Harvie, Board Secretary APPROVE MINUTES Board Secretary stated that the minutes from March 22, 2021 would be provided along with tonight’s minutes at the May 3, 2021 meeting. III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinance 2020-24 Consistency REVISED Ordinance 2020-24 Jerry Murphy presented the Mobility Fee ordinance. 1 Commissioner Kerr moved to approve Ordinance 2020-24 with recommendation and finding of consistency with the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Gaither seconded the motion and the vote passed unanimously. B. Schooner PD 2021-01 Rezoning Application Staff Report and Recommendation Staff Report - Final • Robert Eschenfelder with the City Attorney’s office and the Board Attorney, requested that all witnesses who are testifying tonight to stand and raise their right hand to be sworn in. • Linda Portal presented and then handed out an amended set of conditions. Staff recommends approval with the conditions as proposed. • Linda Portal confirmed that we did not receive any objections, additionally the petitioner thought we had support letters, but an inquiry revealed that we did not receive any public comment. • Jeff Beggins, one of the owners of the new Schooner gave an overview of the project to the Commission and confirmed cooperation with the amended set of conditions. • Kevin Bowden, owner of the Cambria and the Schooner, spoke to the Commission and staff regarding valet hours, otherwise he was fine with the amended conditions as proposed. • Jack Bodziak asked the Commission if they had any questions. • Commissioner Kerr asked about the two parking spaces in front and if there would be additional landscaping. • Jack Bodziak confirmed there are two parking spaces and there would be landscaping. • Commissioner Preston asked for the definition of a cabana. • Kevin Bowden explained that a cabana would be small enough to move and explained that they would be taken out in the morning and pulled in at night. • Commissioner Preston asked for clarification that the hotel would provide 24/7 valet service until FDOT gives approval to move the crosswalk. • Kevin Bowden said yes and if FDOT approves the crosswalk, the valet hours would revert to the food and beverage hours of operation. • Commissioner Preston asked if the valet hours could include one-half hour before and after the hours of food and beverage operation. • Kevin Bowden said yes, they would. • Commissioner Preston asked Linda Portal if that would be acceptable to staff. • Linda Portal said yes it would. • Robert Eschenfelder revealed the definition of cabana as a small, lightweight, tentlike structure with an opening that usually faces the water. • Linda Portal said they would add to the conditions that the building on the east side to be built with architectural details to disguise the nature of a parking garage, move the crosswalk directly in front of the hotel and if that’s the case, then valet service would operate during the hours of food and beverage operations plus one-half hour. • Commissioner Kerr asked Linda Portal to include that they would use copper lighting. • Linda Portal concurred. 2  Public Comment: Opposed: None In favor of: Ed Stapler, 605 55th Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Curt Miller, 14603 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Commissioner Preston moved to approve the project with the conditions that were brought up which was the façade for the parking if built, half-hour flux for the valet parking, the amendment of the cabana language, and everything included in the amended conditions and findings as presented by the City. The motion was seconded, and the vote passed unanimously. V. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION None VII. NEXT MEETING May 3, 2021 VIII. ADJOURN Chairman Noble adjourned the meeting at 6:47 PM Respectfully submitted: _______________________________________ _______________________ Michael Noble, Chairman Date _______________________________________ ________________________ Tamara Harvie, Board Secretary Date 3