Community Development Board (CDB) - 17 Jan 2023 - Minutes - Pdf
MINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Kirk Hansen, CDB Chair
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Ellen Golombek, Member
Jeff Haynie, Member
Angela Farford, Member
Harold Gear, Member
Absent:
None
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD)
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Hansen.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve minutes of the December 20, 2022 regular meeting of the Community
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Development Board.
3. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 360 3rd Street ZVAR23-0001 (Applicant requesting deferral)
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Chair Hansen explained that the applicant had requested a deferral due to a family
situation that took them out of town. He said they would like to defer until the February
21 meeting.
MOTION: To DEFER ZVAR23-0001 until the February 21, 2023 Community Development
Board Meeting.
Motion: Ellen Golombek
Second: Harold Gear
Kirk Hansen For
Sylvia Simmons For
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Ellen Golombek (Moved By) For
Jeff Haynie For
Angela Farford For
Harold Gear (Seconded By) For
Motion passed 6 to 0.
B. 1823 Selva Grande Drive ZVAR23-0002 (Michael Cozad)
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STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
APPLICANT REPORT: Todd Bosco of 135 Cherry Street, Neptune Beach,
introduced himself as the contractor. He explained that the owner of the property wanted
the new addition to be at the same elevation as the existing house and didn't want to
create a trip hazard for his child or elderly parents.
Mr. Haynie asked what it would take to bring the whole house up to the same level. Mr.
Bosco said that the existing house wasn't going to be remodeled so concrete would have
to be poured into every room. Ms. Golombek asked at what point in the building process
was the contractor. Mr. Bosco said he was still in the permitting phase.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Golombek asked if the code was changed to meet FEMA
regulations. Director Askew said no, it was changed for the greater good of the
community so that if there is potential flooding the homes would be elevated more. She
said at that time, the City chose the 8.5 feet. Director Askew said they do get credit with
the Community Rating System (CRS) for having a community-wide 8.5. feet. She said
that this situation predates the code since it was built in 1984 and code was changed in
2003. Director Askew said that there would be different requirements if it was in the
flood zone but it isn't in the flood zone. Ms. Simmons asked if this request would have
been within Staff purview to make an administrative decision since the difference in
floor elevation is under 2 inches. Director Askew said that she could not due to the CRS
they must attest as Staff that they didn't make any decisions without going through the
proper process. Ms. Golombek asked if the community was close to missing the 8.5 feet
average. Director Askew said it depended upon where and when your property was built.
Ms. Simmons asked if approving the variance would hurt the CRS score. Director
Askew said that as long as the Board provides a justification then it would not jeopardize
it.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. Michael
Cozard introduced himself as the property owner and applicant. He explained his family
situation and how he did not want to create a step-up that could affect his child and
elderly family members.
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BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Farford said she believes that the variance request process
was created for situations like this and was in favor of approval. Ms. Golombek thanked
the contractor and applicant for applying for the variance before beginning to build. Mr.
Haynie said condition #4 would apply to this situation.
MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR23-0002 based on condition #4 of the grounds for decision
(Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after
construction of improvement upon the property).
Motion: Angela Farford
Second: Jeff Haynie
Kirk Hansen For
Sylvia Simmons For
Ellen Golombek For
Jeff Haynie (Seconded By) For
Angela Farford (Moved By) For
Harold Gear For
Motion passed 6 to 0.
5. REPORTS
There were no reports.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Attest:
Amanda Askew Kirk Hansen, Chair
Community Development Board (CDB)
January 17, 2023
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