9-19-23 CDB Adopted MinutesPresent:
Absent:
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MINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Jennifer I.agner, Member
Angela Farford. Member
K irk Ilansen, Chair
larold Gear. Member
Filen Golom tick. I\li.sniber
Jeff I lay nie, Member
Richard Arthur. Alternate Member
Sylvia Simmons. Memher
Amanda Askew, Nanning & Coannunity Development Director (PCDD)
Valerie Jone. Recording Clerk
Ahrielle (idlest, Planner
Friaii Broeclell, Principal Planner
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m, by
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Approve minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular meeting of the
Development Board.
The minutes were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
There \vas no old business.
A. 0 West 2nd Street REZN23-0002 (Ordinance No. 90-23-251) and l‘ '23-0002
(Ordinance No. 31-23-16) - Deferred from August 15th
Request is for a Future Land Use Map (KUM) ittriendment to change the !inure land
use map designation or 0 \Vest 2nd Street (RF,ii 170834-0000) FROM Residential
fVledium Density ( RM ) 'TO Commercial (CM ). A Iso. a request fOr a rezoning of 0 \Vest
2nd Street (RF# 170834-0000) FROM Residential, General, Two -Family (1(G) TO
Commercial, General (CG).
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the stall
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation, N Is. Fagner asked what is located
behind this property. Director Askew said it is existing mini -storage. Mr. llaynie asked
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about the zoning on the mini -storage. Director Askew said it was zoned Residential and
is a non-contOrming use, Mr. Arthur asked What the date Was for policies that Were
referenced in the staff report. Director Askew said the 2030 ('omp Plan Was updated in
2019 so same of the policies were existing and some were added.
APP11C7ANT REPORT: Harold Rooks introduced himsell is the applicant. Ile
explained that a previous Planning Director and Code Enforcement. Officer told him
years ao that the cars couldn't he visihle and that he had to put Up a fence which he did
and is now being told he has to remove the new fence that he ,just installed. Mr. Rooks
said he has been at that location for 9 years and bought the property in 2021. He
explained that the previous business left vehicles everywhere and he puts there behind
the fence to keep things cleaned up. Mr. 1laynie asked who his clientele consisted of.
Mr. Rooks said he works on the vehicles for several cities including Atlantic Beach.
police departments and a kg of local residents. Mr. Arthur asked about the asphalt and
whether it was new. Mr. Rooks explained that the asphalt was existing but had some pot
holes that he filled in. Ile said he thought the property was commercial since there was
z.in automotive shop there for over 25 years. Mr. Rooks found out it was residential When
he purchased the property.
PUBLIC CONIN1ENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment, 'There
no public comments.
BOARD DISCL1SSR": Chair 11ansen told the Board that this ease would go to the
City Commission no matter which way they vote. Mr. Gear was in favor or approval.
due to the history of how long it has been operating as commercial as an automotive
business, Ms, Lagner and Ms. Golombek agreed. Mr. Arthur he had difficulty witch
rezoning it since it conflicts with the Comp Plan in its attempt to change the Mayport
Corridor. ("hair Hansen said he agreed that this rezoning would be totally inconsistent
with the ('omp Plan but at the same time it has been a successful business fOr over 25
Vears. He said he Wants to support the Comp Plan and was concerned about deviating
from the Mayport Vision Plan. Mr. Gear said that maybe the existing zoning is wrong
since the business behind Mr. Rooks is commercial and is also in a Residential zone.
Golombek said that ma he the Comp Plan has a desired direction but on the other
hand this business derives about 80?'0 of its support from local businesses and residents.
Nit% Arthur said he would be okay with it existing, as a non -conforming use but to support
a zoning change was hard for him to agree on. Ms.Farford said she as sympathetic to
a business that has operated for so long hut also didn't find it compatible with surrounding
uses and she would have to deny it. N1r. Haynie spoke about the elements that the Board
is supposed to consider for a 11.1.1M amendment. 1 le said that he felt like the Comp Plan
goals were fOr what would he seen on Mayport Road but since this property' isn't on
Mayport Road it kVouldn't affect that goal. Mr. Haynie said there is reason to support
this request.
A1OTION: To recommend APPR ) 'AL ol COMP23-0002 and REZN23-0002 on the
grounds that it could be consistent. with the Comp Plan.
Motion: Jeff liaynk
Second: Ellen GolonibeA
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Jennifer .Lagner
Angela FarOrd
Kirk Hansen
Harold Gear
Ellen Golonibek (Seconded By)
Jell' Haynie (Moved Br)
Richard Arthur
Motion passed 4 to 3.
For
Against
Against
For
For
For
Against
13. 0 West 2nd Street ZVAR23-0023 (Harold J. Rooks) - Ueferred froni August 15th
meeting
Request or a variance to exceed the maximum fence height at 0 West 2nd Street.
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the inlbrmation as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Arthur asked how far the fence
was MT of the property Inc. Director Askew said it is 2 feet off of the property line. She
said that a front yard fence is limited to 4 feet. Mr. Haynie said he felt like some of this
would he contingent on ale Fl IM and the rezoning request. Director Askew said the
Board could make a motion to approve upon successful rezoning and the 11.1"M
amendment. Ms. Golombek asked if the sight lines were blocked. Director Askew said
it doesn't block any sight lines. NI 1. Arthur asked if the applicant could remove several
(..)1the panels to the fence going hack to where he could then have a 6 tot fence. Director
Askew said that could he done.
APPLI(..ANT REPORT: liarold Rooks introduced himself as the applicant. Ile said
a fence has been there Ibr over 25 years.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair I Jansen opened the Iloor to public comment. There were
no public comments.
BOARD DISCUSSION: ("hair Ilansen said he would like to see the variance approved
contingent on the HA Ni'amendment and rezoning approval. Mr. I laynie agreed and
added that he thought it could he approved siting condition #3 of the grounds for
deeision.
)14OTION: To APPROVE ZVAR23-0025 only if the City Commission approves the FI,
amendment and the Rezoning change.
Motion: Jeff Hdrnie
Second: Jennifer Lagner
Jennifer Lagner (Seconded By) For
Angela Farldrd For
Kirk Hansen For
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Harold Gear For
Ellen Golombek For
.Jeff Ilarnie (Moved By) For
Richard .-Irthur Against
Motion passed 6 to 1.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2093 13each AVellue ZVAR23-1025 (Michael and Dorothy Turner)
Request tier a variance to reduce the minimum 5 -loot setback for mechanical equipment
at 2093 Reach Avenue.
Chair 1 lansen said the applicant is out °flown and would like to defer the request to the
October meeting.
MOT/ON: To DEFER ZVAR234 25 until the ( )ctober17th meeting.
Motion: Harold Gear
Second: Ellen Golonthek
Jennifer Lagner For
Angela EarlOrd For
Kirk Hansen For
Harold Gear (Move(I I3y) For
Ellen Golombek (Seconded I3y) For
Jeff Ilitynie For
Rit'h a rd lrtlznr For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
13. 338 llth Street ZVAR23-0026 Fig:111o)
Request loi aVariance from Section 24-253 to allow a circular driveway on a property
with less than 100 feet of street frontage at. 338 1 l th Street.
STAFF REPORT: Planner Genest presented the information as explained in the stall
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Golombek asked the
applicant would have to go to a tree coaunittee for tree removal. Planner Genest said
they ‘vould have to get a tree removal permit. Ms. Golombek asked the applicant
would then have to get the impervious ratio approved. Planner Genest said that would
happen in the process of ha v ing their building permit reviewed. Mr. Haynie asked 11 the
applicant got their permit approved and then decided to request a variance to do the
circular driveway. Ms. Farbvd asked what the reasoning was behind the 100 1001 101
width requirement for a circular drive‘V'ay Gelletit said she thought it was 10
limit driveway accesses and prevent potential for pedestrian and vehicle accidents. Mr,
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Arthur asked when this restriction was added to the code. Planner Genesi said she
thought it WaS 2001 Dill Wasn't completely sure, adding that it has been in the code for
some time. Ms. Farford asked what the impervious surtace ratio was. Planner Cc:nest
said that the permit was reviewed by DIThlie 1V01 kS &hi approved so 11 MIN he under the
requirement.
APPLICANT REPORT: Ms. Figallo introduced herself as the applicant. She said that
they wanted a c ircu lar driveway because it would feel safer than backing out since the
driveway was extremely long. Ms. Figallo said they have a living space above the garage
which is at the end of the long driveway. She said that there are several lots on her street
that are the same width as hers and they have circular driveways, Mr. Haynie asked
about the original permit. Ms. Figallo said that the original permit was for a circular
driveway and it Was denied so they went back and did a redesign to just have a backup
area to turn around in. She said she then realized that she could ask lOr a variance and
decided to do that and ask for the circular driveway. Mr. Figallo added that they would
not he removing any trees and Were going, to use permeable materials for the driveway.
PIU131.1(' COMMENT: Chair I Jansen opened the floor to public comment. 1 here were
no public comments.
13()ARD DISCIISSION: Mr, Arthur understood why the applicant would want a.
circular driveway due to the long existing driveway and the fact that the neighbor has a
circular driveway. Ms. Partbrd said that due to safety. issues with backing out she could
see where #4 of the grounds for decision could apply. to this request. Chair Hansen said
he couldn't support this request since the code is clear and a turn around area Would allow
the applicant to pull straight outinto the street.
.MO71ON: To APPROVE ZVAR 23-0026 based on grounds 44 which sites onerous effect
of regulations enacted after platting or Mier development of the property or after construction
improvement upon the property.
Motion: .,1ngela Fat:10rd
,S'econd: Richard Arthur
Jennifi'r Lagner Against
.zingela tar/or(/ (Move(/ By) For
Kirk Hansen „-Igainst
Harold Gear .Against
Ellett Golombek Against
Jeff Haynie Against
Richard Arthur (Seconded By) For
Motion failed 2 to 5.
C. 981 Sailfish Drive ZVAR23-0027 (Springfield Builders, ILC)
Request for a variance from Section 24-68(.1)41 ) at 981 Saillish Drive.
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STAFF REPORT: Planner Broedell presented the information as explained in the staff
report. 1 le also provided a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Golomhek asked if the
retention was solely based on the value and whether the impervious was less than the
450/0. Planner Broedell said tk...0, it vvas based on the property valuation and the
impervious would be around 364!.,,,.
APPLACANT REPORT: Ducky Davis with Springfield Builders introduced himsellas
the applicant. lle said that he saw a previous request that was approved due to oak trees
on the property. Mr. Davis said that they saved 5 live oak trees totaling 117 inches by:
flipping the floor plan. 11e said that to provide water storage he said they would end up
ripping, out the roots ()fall of those trees causing, them to die. Nlr. Davis said the required
storage would he 2,500 cubic feet or a swale 10 feet wide by 25 feet long. lie said they
are stuck between 2 ordinances, a strong tree ordinance and the stormwatc•r storage
ordinance.
PUBLIC C( )M MENT: Chair 11 arisen opened the floor to public comment. 1"here w
no public comments.
BOARD DISCUSSION: '111 le vas no discussion.
1110TION: To APPROVE ZVAR23-0027 based on grounds for decision 43 citing
exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use (..4 the property as compared to other
properties in the area and grounds 44 citing onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting
or after development of the property or after construction of improvement upon the property.
Motion: Angela b'ar/ord
Second: Harold Gear
Jennifer Lawler For
Angela Fatf Ord (Moved By) For
Kirk Hansen For
Harold Gear (Seconded By) For
Ellen Golombek For
Jef/ 1 -kr n ie For
Richard Arthur For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
5. REPORTS
There were no reports.
6. PUBLIC COM NIENT
There was no public comment.
7. AIMURNMENT
There being no further discussion. Chair 1h:inset' declared the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.itt.
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Attest:
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Amanda Askew
Community Development Board (CDR)
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