- Titusville Environmental Commission
- Titusville Environmental Commission 06/09/21
Titusville Environmental Commission 06/09/21
CITY OF TITUSVILLE
TITUSVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2021
City Hall in Council Chambers
555 S. Washington Avenue Titusville, Florida 32796
5:30 PM
Notice
In order to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and guidelines regarding social distancing rules, designated seating shall be provided for the public at Titusville Environmental Commission and other City Boards meetings. Individual speakers shall, when directed to do so, be given the opportunity to speak on agenda items during the meetings in accordance with City of Titusville policies and Resolution No. 36-2020. No tripods, easels, props, or other demonstrative aids shall be brought into public meetings of Titusville Environmental Commission and City Boards. Speakers are permitted to have a sign with them during their designated speaking time provided that the sign is held by the speaker and is to be removed at the conclusion of their speaking time. Speakers who appear in person will be subject to screening for symptoms of COVID-19 and any persons exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter City Hall or public meetings of Titusville Environmental Commission and City Boards. As an additional method for public participation, the public may submit written comments, via email to planning@titusville.com or by regular mail to Titusville Environmental Commission's attention at City Hall, 555 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796. Written comments must be received by noon (12:00 p.m.) prior to the start of the meeting and include the senders name, address and the subject line must specify the agenda item being addressed. All comments will be disseminated to the Titusville Environmental Commission members and made a part of the public record prior to any action being taken.
All persons who anticipate speaking on any Public Hearing item must fill out an Oath Card to be heard on that agenda item and sign the oath contained thereon. These cards are located on the table near the entrance to the Council Chamber or may be obtained from the Recording Secretary. This meeting will be conducted in accordance to the procedures adopted in Resolution #24-1997
Those speaking in favor of a request will be heard first, those opposed will be heard second, and those who wish to make a public comment on the item will speak third. The applicant may make a brief rebuttal if necessary. A representative from either side, for or against, may cross-examine a witness.
Anyone who speaks is considered a witness. If you have photographs, sketches, or documents that you desire for the Commission to consider, they must be submitted into evidence and will be retained by the City. Please submit such exhibits to the Recording Secretary.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 12, 2021 Minutes
Approve
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance
Recommend approval of the LID ordinance to City Council.
On May 12th, the TEC tabled this item to the June 9th meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
9. REPORTS
10. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of theTitusville Environmental Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The City desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter 286.26 Florida Statutes, should at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson of the meeting that the physically handicapped person desires to attend.
The Titusville Environmental Commission (TEC) of the City of Titusville, Florida met in regular session in the Council Chamber at City Hall, located at 555 South Washington Avenue on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 5:30pm.
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Alternate Member Vice Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Present were Member Perez, Member Tucker, Member Rice, Member Myjak, and Member Le. Alternate Member Young and Member Yount were absent. Staff present was Senior Planner Eddy Galindo and Recording Secretary Laurie Dargie.
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Member Myjak made a motion to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting. Member Perez seconded the motion; there was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
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Old Business
None
Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance
Mr. Galindo gave an overview of this item.
Kay St. Onge of 2360 Maryland Avenue Titusville, Florida came to speak neither for nor against this item.
Member Myjak made a motion to extend Ms. St. Onge’s speaking time for an additional two minutes. Member Perez seconded. There was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
Stan Johnston of 860 Poinsettia Avenue Titusville, Florida came to speak neither for nor against this item.
Toni Shifalo of 715 Tropic Street Titusville, Florida came to speak in favor of this item.
Bruce Moia of 1250 Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, Florida came to speak neither for nor against this item.
Discussion took place amongst the Titusville Environmental Commission members.
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Member Rice made a motion regarding Table 11.1 (page 29-42 of agenda packet) to delete the fourth column of the table and make an additional two columns. The first additional column is for the design criteria and resources to find design criteria and the second additional column is for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) minimum standards. Member Perez seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Rice Yes
Member Le Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Member Perez Yes
Motion passed.
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Member Myjak made a motion to make Low Impact Development (LID) required. Also, the motion would remove the incentives Table 11.2 (page 40-42 of the agenda packet). Member Perez seconded.
Discussion took place amongst the Titusville Environmental Commission regarding this motion.
Member Myjak withdrew his motion and Member Perez withdrew his second to the motion.
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Member Rice made a motion to change some of the language in Subsection 11.4.1.1 (page 27 of 42 of the agenda packet) to the following: All subdivision developments shall place Low Impact Development (LID) maintenance and covenants in the recorded Home Owner’s Association (HOA) or Property Owner’s Association (POA) documents to be record in the official records of Brevard County. Member Perez seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Le Yes
Member Rice Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Perez Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Motion passed.
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Member Rice made a motion to make the following language change to Subsection 11.3.1 (page 27 of 42 of the agenda packet); strike the words “single page” and add sheet(s). Member Myjak seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Le Yes
Member Rice Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Perez Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Motion passed.
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Member Rice made a motion to make a change to Table 9.17.1.1 Parking Space Dimensions (page 24 of 42 of the agenda packet) to make the length of a parallel space to 20 feet. Member Le seconded. There was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Rice Yes
Member Le Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Member Perez Yes
Motion Passed.
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Member Rice made a motion to add an additional row to Table 9.7 Preferred Curb Treatments (page 20 of 42 of the agenda packet); the additional row would include under the column Street Type – LID Streets, Parking Lots Public or Private and under Preferred Treatment column – Ribbon Curb/Flush Curb (6” wide by 18” depth). Member Perez seconded.
Discussion took place regarding this motion.
Member Le left the meeting at 7:11pm
Roll call was as follows:
Member Perez No
Vice Chairman Thompson No
Member Rice Yes
Member Myjak No
Member Tucker No
Motion Fails with a 4 no, 1 yes vote.
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Member Myjak made a motion to make a change on Table 9.7 Preferred Curb Treatments (page 20 of 42 of the agenda packet); the change to column Preferred Treatment; row one; Ribbon Curb/Flush Curb. Member Perez seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Rice No
Member Tucker Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Member Perez Yes
Motion passed with a 4 yes, 1 no vote.
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Member Myjak made a motion to make Low Impact Development (LID) required. The motion includes changing all terms “encourages/encouraged” to “requires/required” (Section 30-421- Intent); (Technical Manual 11.1 Intent); (Technical Manual Section 9.16.8) etc.. The motion also includes removing the entire incentives Table 11.2 on (page 40 of 42 of the agenda packet). Member Perez seconded.
Staff asked for clarification if the intent is to require all development to utilize at least one of the LID BMPs from the list. Member Myjak said yes, and more if possible, the maximum extent possible. Vice Chairman Thompson agreed.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Perez Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Member Rice Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Motion passed.
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Member Rice made a motion to change the language in Section 30-422 – LID Analysis with the following changes: Applications that do not use LID BMPs for subdivision plat or site approval shall provide an analysis of why the potential to use low impact development design practices cannot be utilized in the design to meet the stormwater management design criteria and performance standards of the Stormwater Management Technical Manual. At a minimum such analysis will include consideration of site hydrology, topography, soils, and vegetation as described in Sections 11.5.1 – 11.5.4 of the Low Impact Development Technical Manual. Member Myjak seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Rice Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Perez Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Motion passed.
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Member Myjak made a motion to extend the meeting for an additional fifteen (15) minutes. Member Perez seconded. There was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
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Vice Chairman Thompson said she would like for Dr. Leesa Souto from Marine Resources Council and Dr. Charles Jacoby with St. Johns River Water Management District to come and give presentations on LID to City Council before their July 27, 2021 meeting. Vice Chairman Thompson said the City Manager is going to ask City Council at the July 13, 2021 meeting if they would like to hear other presentations.
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Member Myjak made a motion to recommend to City Council that they hear presentations from Dr. Leesa Souto and Dr. Charles Jacoby regarding LID presentations. Member Perez seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Perez Yes
Vice Chairman Thompson Yes
Member Rice Yes
Member Myjak Yes
Member Tucker Yes
Motion passed.
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New Business
None
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Public Comment
Stan Johnston of 860 Poinsettia Avenue Titusville, Florida came to speak about his e-mails, sewage issues etc.
Member Myjak made a motion to extend Mr. Johnston’s speaking time by two (2) additional minutes. Member Perez seconded. There was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
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Reports
Member Myjak gave a report on his meetings that he attends for the Indian River Lagoon Coalition and Right to Nature Movement.
Member Myjak made a motion to extend the meeting an additional five (5) minutes. Member Tucker seconded. There was a unanimous voice vote in favor.
Vice Chairman Thompson made comments regarding a report that was heard at the City Council meeting on June 8, 2021.
Mr. Galindo informed the Titusville Environmental Commission that a resignation e-mail letter was received from Bryan Bobbitt, resigning from the Titusville Environmental Commission effective immediately. Mr. Galindo said this information will be on the next City Council agenda and there will be a vacancy to fill for a regular member position.
Discussion of future agenda items
Stormwater Recommendation
Environmental metrics
Election of Officers
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Adjournment 8:09pm