17-03-19-2002 CDB MinutesAGENDA
~~ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
March 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Minutes of the meeting of February 19, 2002.
3. Recognition of Visitors.
4. Election of Officers.
5. Old Business. None. (The application to review a Preliminary Plat for an eight (8) lot
subdivision within the RS-1 Zoning District, located at 2394 and 2428 Seminole Road has been
withdrawn. The request may be revised, and a new application submitted at a, future time.)
6. New Business.
a. Request for a Variance to allow a structure (metal awning) to encroach into a required
twenty {20} foot front yard and a required fifteen (15) foot street side yard on a corner lot
within a Commercial General (CG} Zoning District on property located at 501 Atlantic
Boulevard.
b. Request for a Variance to allow an attached garage to encroach a distance of twelve (12)
feet into a required twenty (20} foot rear yard on asingle-family lot within a RS-2 Zoning
District on property located at 331 Seventh Street.
c. Request to consider a recommendation to the City Commission related to an application for
a Use-by-Exception within a Commercial General (CG) Zoning District to allow a custom
motorcycle sales and service business, proposed to be located at 1420 Mayport Road.
5. Other reports or business not requiring action.
8. Adjournment.
All information related to these applications and full legal descriptions for the subject properties are
available for review at the City of Atlantic Beach Planning and Zoning Department located at 800 Seminole
Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Development Board with respect to any
matter considered at the meeting, he or she 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 based.
Notice to persons needing special accommodations and to all hearing impaired persons: In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this
proceeding should contact the City of Atlantic Beach (904) 247-5800, $00 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach,
Florida 32233 not later than 5 days prior to the date of this meeting.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
March 19, 2002
A regular meeting of the Community Development Board was held Tuesday, March 19, 2001, in the City
Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Chair Don Wolfson, Craig Burkhart, Robert Frohwein, Karl
Grunewald, Samuel Jacobson, Steve Jenkins and Community Development Director Sonya Doerr.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2 Approval of Minutes of Meeting of Februarv 19, 2002
A motion was made by Mr. Frohwein, seconded by Mr. Burkhart and unanimously carried to
approve the Minutes of the Community Development Board meeting of February 19, 2002.
3 Recognition of Visitors
None.
4. Election of Officers
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Wolfson to recommend Mr. Frohwein
for the Vice Chair position. A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Jenkins to
elect Mr. Wolfson for the Chair position. A vote was called and the Board unanimously approved
Mr. Frohwein for Vice Chair and Mr. Wolfson for Chair.
Mr. Wolfson suggested that the Board look into term limits.
5. Old Business
None.
(20) foot front vard and a reauired fifteen (15) foot street side yard on a corner lot within a
Commercial General (CG) Zoning District on property located at 501 Atlantic Boulevard.
Mr. Barry Adeeb introduced himself and stated that he would like to replace the existing canvas awning
with a metal awning.
Ms. Doerr advised that Section 24-111(e)(1) establishes the 20-foot front yard requirement. She clarified
that the original structure had a canvas awning, not a solid roof, so a variance was not required
previously. She stated that once the awning has a solid roof, it becomes a solid structure that would
require a variance to allow the structure to encroach on the front and side yard.
Mr. Frohwein stated that the original structure seemed to be in compliance and the original permit was
rightfully granted. He further stated that since the permit was granted originally, the Board should
consider that this structure exists and that the skin is being replaced with aluminum in lieu of canvas. He
stated that he did not see the need to grant a variance when the permissible structure exists and is
grandfathered. Ms. Doerr responded that new construction must comply with existing codes and if the
structure should need to be replaced in the future, then the owner would have to come before the Board
again to receive a variance due to the encroachment into the side yard.
In response to a question from Mr. Grunewald, Ms. Doerr advised that the new covering would meet the
wind load requirements.
Minutes of Community Development Board
March 19, 2002
Page 2
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart, seconded by Mr. Frohwein and unanimously carried to
approve the variance as presented.
b. Request for a Variance to allow an attached garage to encroach a distance of twelve (12) feet
into a required twenty (20) foot rear yard on asingle-family lot within a RS-2 Zoning District on
property located at 331 Seventh Street.
Mr. Gilbert Phillips introduced himself and stated that when they designed this home he did not realize
that a metal roof connecting the garage to the home was considered a structure. He stated that he would
like to construct a covered walkway to protect them from the elements when walking from the garage to
the residence.
Ms. Doerr advised the Board that this applicant was already deeply involved in the design process prior to
the change in regulations. Therefore, she stated that the garage is vested, allowing it to be located five
feet from property line. She further stated that the connection between the garage and the house was
originally noted as an arbor and, upon further review, it was determined that the applicant was building a
solid roof between the garage and house. Ms. Doerr advised that the solid roof deems it a structure and
subject to the 20-foot rear yard requirements. She stated that the applicants options are to seek variance
or to install an uncovered walkway with an open trellis roof that would not cause it be a connected
structure.
Mr. Richard Allen introduced himself and stated that he owns the property directly behind this property.
He stated that he wanted to make sure that the applicant did not propose to build athree-story spec
condominium.
Mrs. Phillips introduced herself and stated that she agreed with her husband, Mr. Phillips. She further
stated that they would like to build the covered walkway for aesthetic reasons and protection from the
rain.
Discussion was held with regard to the fact that this type of structure was not allowed under the previous
regulations. Mr. Burkhart asked Ms. Doerr if the Code provides for a minimum separation between the
two structures. Ms. Doerr responded that the structures could be separated by two inches and it would be
considered a separate structure. Mr. Wolfson advised that he would like to discuss this particular issue at
a later date.
A motion was made by Mr. Frohwein and seconded by Mr. Burkhart to deny the variance request.
A vote was taken and Mr. Burkhart, Mr. Frohwein, Mr. Grunewald, Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Wolfson
voted in favor of the motion and Mr. Jacobson voted against the motion.
c. Request to consider a recommendation to the City Commission related to an application for a
Use-bv-Exception within a Commercial General (CGl Zoning District to allow a custom motorcycle
sales and service business proposed to be located at 1420 Mavport Road
Mr. Venus mtroduced hunself and stated he was the owner of the property. He stated that the location is
already used for an automotive used car dealership.
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Grunewald to recommend approval of
the Use by Exception.
Discussion was held with regard to outside display of merchandise and outside sales. Ms. Doerr advised
that the Code does not allow outside display of merchandise in any Commercial General district. She
further advised that the applicant has stated that the motorcycles are very expensive and would be housed
inside the building.
Minutes of Community Development Board
March 19, 2002
Page 3
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Wolfson to withdraw the motion.
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Frohwein to recommend approval of
the Use by Exception with the condition that there will be no outside display of merchandise or
outside storage of equipment or materials on the property.
Discussion was held with regard to trailer repair and sales.
A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart and seconded by Mr. Frohwein amending the motion to state
that there will be no servicing of the applicant's product outside the confines of the existing
buildings.
A vote was taken and the motion and amendment passed by unanimous approval.
7. Other Reports or Business Not Reauirin~ Action
Ms. Doerr requested that the April 16 meeting date be changed due to a schedule conflict. The Board
agreed to move the meeting to Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.
8. Adiournment
There being no other business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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SIGNED
V"ARIAVCE WORKSHEET
MEETING .DATE : ~f l `1 ~o ~-- AGENDA .LTE~i : ~_ I~
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Yes ~o
1) Special conditions and circumstances
e:~ist which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and
-which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same
district; _.
%) The special conditions and circumstances
do not result from the actions of the
owner or applicant,;
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3) A literal interpretation of the provisions oi'
this chapter would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by- other properties.
in the same zoning district and would worn
unnecessary- and undue hardship on the
applicant;
-~) Will granting t:~is variance confer anv
special privilege that is denied by this
chapter to other lands, buildings or
structures
~) Wil1 the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to make possible the reasonable
use of the land, building or structure ?
6) Will the requested variance be in harmony
with the general intent of the Zoning Code
7) Will the requested variance be injurious to
the area or detrimental to the public J
welfare
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Notes and Comments:
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VAhIANCE WOR1iSHi;ET
riEE f I NG DATE : _ ._
I-es No
1) Special conditions and circumstances
exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and
which are not applicable to other. lands,
structures or buildings in the same
district ; __ __ ,~
2) The special conditions and circ~imstances
do not result from the actions of the -'
owner or applicant;
3} A literal interpretation of the provisicns of
this chapter world deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by other properties
in the same zoning district and would ware
., unnecessary- and undue hardship on the
applicant.;
~} Wi11 granting this variance confer any
special privilege that is denied by this
chapter to other lands, buildin;s or
structures ?
~) Will the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to make possible the reasonable v
use of the land, building or structure ? /~
6) Will the requested variance be in harmony-
with the general intent of the Zoning Code '? _ __
7 ) tdill the reg~iested variance be injurious to
the area or detrimental to the public ~,/
welfare ? j~
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Notes and Comments:
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"1EMBERS SIGNATURE:
VARIANCE WOR1iSHEET
MEETING DATE : ~ ` ~ ~ _ ~~°`
AGENDA 1TE!9:
1-es No
1} Special conditions and circumstances
exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure or building involved and
which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same
district;
2) The special conditions and circumstances
do not result from the actions of the
owner or applicant; ;~
3) A literal interpretation of the provisions of
this chapter would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by other properties
in the same zoning district and would wore
unnecessarL and undue hardship on the J
applicant.; ~/'
~) Willranting this variance confer any
special privilege that is denied by this
chapter to other lands, buildin;s or ---
structures'
5) will the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to make possible the reasonable f
use of the land, building or structure ? ~/
61 Will the requested variance be in harmon~-
with the general intent of the Zoning Code
~) Svill the requested ~-ariance be injurious to
the area or detrimental to the public
welfare ?
Notes and Comments:
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MEETING DATE
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~-es Vc
1) Special conditions and circumstances
exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure or buildin; involved and
which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same
__ district;
2} The special conditions and circums~ances
do not result frcm the actions of the
owner or applicant;
3} :? literal interpretation of the provisions o.`
"`^~~ this chapter would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly en.joyeci by other properties
in the same zoning district and would worn
`~'~"' unnecessary and undue hardship on the
applicant;
:~} will ~rantin~ this variance confer any
special privilege that is denied bV this
chapter to other lands, b~.iildin~s or
structures ':' ,
~} Will the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to make possible the reasonable
use of the land, building or structure
5) Will the requested variance be in harmcn~-
with the general intent of the Zoning Code ''
~ ) wi11 the requested variance be in.jt.irious to
the area or detrimental to the public
welfare :'
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Notes and Comments:
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VARIANCE WOR1iSHEET'
,MEETING DATE:_~~~.h- AGE~~DA 1TE~i;~~~~_~~v~ ~~
1) Special conditions and circumstances
exist which are peculiar to the land,
str~.icture or building involved and
which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same
district; _____ __~_
2} The special conditions and circumstances
do not result from the actions of the
owner or applicant; _____ ~~
3) A literal interpretation of the provisions of
this chapter would deprive the applicant of
rights commonly enjoyed by other properties
in the same zoning district and would word
unnecessary' and undue hardship on the
applicant.; _ }~
4) kill ;ranting this variance confer any
special privilege that is denied by this
chapter to other lands, buildings or
structures
5} will the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to made possible the reasonable
use of the land, buildin; or structure ?
6} Will the requested variance be in harmony-
with the general intent of the Zoning Code '? .
~) will the requested variance be injurious to
the area or detrimental to the public
welfare
Notes and Comments:
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:~lEM$ERS SIGNATURE: ~ li'i'`~._,-_-r..:=~~=._-___..
VARIANCE WOR1iSHE%T'
MEETING DATE : _ J < ~ _____ AGENDA 1 TE~1 :.---...----
Z~E'S '.VO
1) Special conditions and circumstances
exist which are pectcliar to the land,
structure or buildin; involved and
which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same
district;
2) The special conditions and circumstances
do not result from the actions of the
owner or applicant;
3) A literal interpretation of the provisions of
this chapter would deprive the applicant of
rishts commonly enjoyed by other properties
rte, in the same zoning district and would word
unnecessary- and undue hardship on the
-applicant;
4) Will ~rantin~ this variance confer any
special privile;e that is denied by this
' chapter to other lands, buildin,;s or --
structures
~) Will the variance requested be the minimum
necessary to make possible the reasonable
use of the Land, building or structure ?
6) Will the requested variance be in harmony
with the 7eneral intent of the Zoning Code '? _
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r) Will the requested variance be injurious to
the area or detrimenta]- to the public
welfare'
notes and Comments:
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~4EMBERS SIGNATURE: