03-15-22 CDB Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Linda Lanier, Member
Jennifer Lagner, Member
Kirk Hansen, CDB Chair
James Moyer, Member
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Jeff Haynie, Member
Ellen Golombek, Member
Absent: None
Also Present: Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Amanda Askew, Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD)
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve minutes of the February 15, 2022 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
3. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2337 Seminole Road ZVAR22-0004 (Michael Dunlap)
Request for a variance from Section 24-68(b)(2) to reduce the required on-site storage
of stormwater at 2337 Seminole Road.
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Haynie asked if the 250 square foot trigger is one of the new provisions added in
2019. Director Askew said it was added in 2019 prior to the major code update and is
directly related to reducing flooding and impervious surface area. Mr. Haynie asked
what strict compliance would look like. Director Askew said it is a mathematical
equation looking at the volume of stormwater generated on site and accommodating that
volume. She said different methods can be used depending how the storage is designed,
soils and other conditions. Ms. Simmons asked if the applicant would have to
accommodate for the existing project and the additional 900 square feet. Director Askew
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said there are 2 triggers: 1) addition of 250 square feet and 2) the 50% market value of
the structure (not including the land), then you have to bring the entire site up to
compliance. Ms. Golombek asked if it was a flat 250 square feet or if there was a
schedule. Director Askew said it was based on the 250 square feet alone. Ms. Durden
read the section of the code pertaining to this and further clarified it for the Board.
APPLICANT COMMENT: Michael Dunlap of 1120 22nd Avenue in Jacksonville
Beach introduced himself as the architect for the project. He explained some of the
history of the house and spoke highly of its unique architecture. Mr. Dunlap believed
there was sufficient retention on the lot which is 1.3 acres. He explained that cost for
stormwater retention was a concern for the owner.
Ms. Simmons said she was concerned about the direction of the drainage after the new
construction. Mr. Dunlap said the existing conditions wouldn't change and there
currently isn't an issue with drainage. He confirmed for Chair Hansen that this would be
an addition to the first unit and not an additional 4th unit. Mr. Dunlap explained that the
addition would be a mix of living area and a covered area with 8' overhangs. Mr. Haynie
asked if there were any other options considered that would meet the code. Mr. Dunlap
said this is the 2nd option they have considered. Mr. Moyer asked what the drainage
designer thought of this option. Mr. Dunlap said they were hoping for a favorable
outcome of the variance request so they didn't bring the drainage designer.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. Ms. Durden
held the swearing in. Allen Wankat of 60 Seminole Landing Road introduced himself
as the neighbor to south. He said he currently experiences washout from the pool. Mr.
Wankat was concerned that the current swale would be covered up during construction.
Don Ford of 338 6th Street introduced himself as project manager for the applicant. He
spoke in favor of the project and said he would not allow any additional run-off to any
adjacent properties. Sarah Bohr introduced herself as the applicant. She spoke about the
excellent drainage that the property has had during the past 26 years.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Dunlap confirmed for the Board that there are 3 units.
Ms. Lanier asked whether the swale would be filled in during construction. Mr. Dunlap
said they have a permit to put in 50 cubic yards east of the new deck which would fill
1/3 of the swale in. Ms. Durden confirmed for Ms. Golombek that the property owner
can only ask for a retention exception one time and any future additions would have to
meet code. Ms. Lagner asked who calculates the retention and do they take right-of-
ways into consideration. Director Askew said Public Works does the calculations and it
is based on the boundaries of the property. She confirmed for Ms. Simmons that the
existing swale is on the property. Ms. Lanier disclosed that the owner of the property is
a friend of hers and she has been to the property. She agreed with Mr. Dunlap and she
is in support of this variance. Chair Hansen said he has also been inside the property.
He said that he is concerned about the run-off that the neighbor spoke of. Chair Hansen
said that since there is a way to prevent future run-off then it should be done. Mr. Moyer
asked if the variance was approved and then later there was an issue, could the City
mandate that the applicant fix it. Mr. Haynie said he just didn't see a grounds under which
the code shouldn't be complied with. Ms. Simmons suggested grounds #1 but Mr.
Haynie didn't think that had been proven. Ms. Durden added that if the variance is
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approved the on-site stormwater requirement would go away. Ms. Lagner said there is
a code for a reason and there's not an engineering study and one wasn't presented that
would cause her to approve the variance. Ms. Lanier asked if the architect had additional
details.
Mr. Dunlap said the swale is in the center of the lot and wouldn't be able to overflow to
impact anyone. He said the water comes off the roof with even distribution. Mr. Dunlap
said the site is sand and it soaks up water very effectively creating a retention plan
naturally. Ms. Bohr said that the building that she is constructing is about 75 feet from
the neighbor that expressed concern about run-off.
MOTION. To DENY ZVAR22-0004 due to there being no grounds for approval
Motion: Jeff Haynie
Second. Jennifer Lagner
Linda Lanier
Against
Jennifer Lagner (Seconded By)
For
Kirk Hansen
For
James Moyer
Against
Sylvia Simmons
Against
Jeff Haynie (Moved By)
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Motion passed 4 to 3.
B. 275 Sailfish Drive REZN22-0001-ORDINANCE NO. 90-22-247 (Marshpoint
LLC)
Request for a rezoning of 275 Sailfish Drive (RE # 170579-0010) FROM Residential,
Single Family (RS -1), Residential, Single Family (RS -2), Residential, General, Multi -
Family (RG -M), and Commercial General (CG) TO Residential, General, Multi -Family
(RG -M) (existing condition).
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
APPLICANT COMMENT: The applicant was not present at this time but did arrive
later.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Chair Hansen asked if this was the next step to what the Board
has already approved in order to bring this property into compliance with the Future
Land Use Map and Zoning District. He added that the owner is doing a great job of
fixing the property up. Mr. Haynie asked if it stayed the way it is then would that mean
that the owner couldn't expand or doing anything to the structure. Director Askew said
that was correct and would bring the zoning into compliance with the Future Land Use
Map designation and make the existing use (multi -family) conforming.
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MOTION: To APPROVE Recommendation to City Commission of REZN22-0001
ORDINANCE NO. 90-22-247
Motion: Linda Lanier
Second. Jeff Haynie
Linda Lanier (Moved By)
For
Jennifer Lagner
For
Kirk Hansen
For
James Moyer
For
Sylvia Simmons
For
Jeff Haynie (Seconded By)
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
5. REPORTS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Kirk Hansen, Chair
Community Development Board (CDB)
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