10-17-23 CDB Adopted minutesMINUTES
Community Development Board (CDB) Meeting
.%_ Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: Jennifer Lagner, Member
Angela Farford, Member
Kirk Hansen, Chair
Harold Gear, Member
Sylvia Simmons, Member
Ellen Golombek, Member
Richard Arthur, Alternate Member
Absent: Jeff Haynie, Member
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Director (PCDD)
Valerie Jones, Recording Clerk
Abrielle Genest, Planner
Robert Graham, Attorney
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
A. Approve minutes of the September 19, 2023 regular meeting of the Community
Development Board.
The minutes were approved.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2093 Beach Avenue ZVAR23-0025 (Michael and Dorothy Turner) - Deferred from
September 19th meeting
Request for a variance to reduce the minimum 5 -foot setback for mechanical equipment
at 2093 Beach Avenue.
STAFF REPORT: Planner Genest presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Golombek asked if the
neighboring vacant lot was buildable. Planner Genest said it was. Mr. Arthur asked if
the previous approval of the equipment encroachment was a variance request. Planner
Genest said the approval came through permitting.
APPLICANT REPORT: Michael Turner introduced himself as the property owner and
asked that his contractor speak for him. Ted Alesch introduced himself as the contractor.
He explained that the new equipment was in close location to its previous location. Mr.
Alesch said that there was nowhere else to put the equipment. He said that the slight
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changes to the location were made so that the equipment could be serviced. Ms.
Golombek asked about the moving of the air conditioning units and why they couldn't
be closer to the home. Mr. Alesch said that was due to having to meet several
requirements of the new codes. Mr. Gear asked where the pool heater was previously
located. Mr. Alesch said it was between the air conditioner and the back of the house.
He said that it is kind of in the same location. Ms. Simmons asked if the palm tree was
going to be removed. Mr. Alesch said it will not be removed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. There were
no public comments.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Arthur said he was in favor of approval due to the limited
space available for the equipment.
MOTION. To APPROVE ZVAR23-0025 based on grounds for decision #4 onerous effect
of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of
improvement upon the property.
Motion: Harold Gear
Second. Jennifer Lagner
Jennifer Lagner (Seconded By)
For
Angela Farford
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Harold Gear (Moved By)
For
Sylvia Simmons
For
Ellen Golomhek
For
Richard Arth ur
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. 1864 Beachside Court ZVAR23-0029 (Seth Dalton)
Request for a variance from Section 24-68(b)(1) to waive the requirement to provide
stormwater retention for all impervious surface on development projects which result in
improvements that exceed fifty (50) percent of the market value of all improvements at
1864 Beachside Court.
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Lagner asked what the
impervious percentage was for this property. Director Askew said that she that it was
approximately 45%. Mr. Arthur asked what the new value of work was. Director Askew
said she was sure of the exact value amount but the expanded scope of the project would
make for a significant monetary increase.
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APPLICANT REPORT: Ted Alesch introduced himself as the contractor for the
homeowner. He explained that the footprint of the home was not going to change and
the existing impervious coverage was going to be reduced from over 60% to 45%. Mr.
Alesch said he is working with Public Works for the impervious area. He said there were
2 storm drains bordering this property that drain to a retention pond. Ms. Farford asked
if it was only interior changes. Mr. Alesch said it was mostly interior but there would
be a slight change to the front entrance and a new solar roof. Ms. Golombek asked how
the impervious surface would be reduced. He said there were pavers that would be
removed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. There were
no public comments.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Arthur asked which value from the property appraiser's
information was used for the assessment. Director Askew said it doesn't include the land
value. She said the City uses the building value or any other extra features like a shed
or pool.
MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR23-0029 based on grounds for decision #4 onerous effect
of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of
improvement upon the property.
Motion: Jennifer Lagner
Second. Angela Farford
Jennifer Lagner (Moved By)
For
Angela Farford (Seconded By)
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Harold Gear
For
Sylvia Simmons
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Richard Arthur
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
B. 0 12th Street ZVAR23-0030 (Ian Brown)
Request for a variance from Section 24-105(f)(1) to exceed the maximum impervious
surface area to construct a new single-family home at 0 12th Street.
STAFF REPORT: Director Askew presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Farford said she had ex parte
communication with the applicant regarding his reasons for the variance request.
APPLICANT REPORT: Ian Brown introduced himself as the applicant. He provided
a PowerPoint presentation laying out information which included the curve of the lot and
the fact that it was a corner lot with significant green space that would never be built on.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. Chair
Hansen said there are 2 letters of opposition that will be added to the record.
Laurin Brown introduced herself as the applicant's wife. She spoke in favor of the
request and confirmed that the green space will always be there and they will maintain.
Chuck Shad of 1251 East Coast Drive introduced himself. He welcomes new neighbors
but has concerns about the drainage since the community currently experiences ongoing
issues with drainage when it rains.
Bob Cole of 248 13th Street introduced himself. He said his only concern was also in
regards to the drainage.
Alex McRee of 1271 East Coast Drive introduced himself. He said that even a mild rain
causes drainage issues and that was his main concern. His wife said she is hoping that
the City will address the drainage issue.
Zack Flinn of 1673 Linkside Court introduced himself. He said that he was a drainage
specialist and the drains could be ran right to the curb and there can be better drainage
than what's existing.
Greg Delks of 861 Ocean Boulevard introduced himself. He said he was a friend of the
Brown's and was in favor of the request.
Mary Soha of 1096 East Coast Drive introduced herself. She said that the City made
changes to her neighborhood and the drainage was improved tremendously. Ms. Soha
was in favor of the request.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Ms. Farford asked if the applicant would be required to have
stormwater retention. Director Askew said they would. Mr. Arthur asked if the
impervious calculation would be based on the additional lot square footage. Director
Askew said that is what the applicant is asking for. She said the calculations would be
based on the existing size of the lot unless the Board implemented a condition. Ms.
Golombek asked if the variance request was granted would the applicant be required to
have stormwater retention. Director Askew said they would and it would currently be
based on the existing square footage of the lot. Chair Hansen said that he wasn't in favor
of the request but after reviewing all of the information he said he would be in favor of
approval.
MOTION: To APPROVE ZVAR23-0030 based on grounds for decision #1 through #6 with
the condition that the stormwater retention calculations be based on the lot size being 6,000
square feet.
Motion: Harold Gear
Second: Angela Farford
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Jennifer Lagner
For
Angela Farford (Seconded By)
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Harold Gear (Moved By)
For
Sylvia Simmons
For
Ellen Golombek
Against
Richard Arthur
For
Motion passed 6 to 1.
C. 1878 Seminole Road ZVAR23-0031 (Catherine and Dustin Middleton)
Request for a variance to reduce the minimum rear yard setback to build an addition at
1878 Seminole Road.
STAFF REPORT: Planner Genest presented the information as explained in the staff
report. She also provided a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Lagner asked if the shed was
still on the property. Planner Genest said it was. Mr. Gear asked if the front yard always
had a 15 foot setback. Planner Genest said it did. Mr. Arthur asked some questions
regarding the setbacks of the addition. Planner Genest explained that the setbacks are
based on the vertical wall of the addition and does not include the roof overhang.
APPLICANT REPORT: Cate Middleton introduced herself as the applicant. She gave
a little history about the purchase of the home and their desire to have an outdoor living
space for her family to enjoy. Ms. Middleton said her contractor will explain why they
can't build the addition off the back of the home.
Peter Coalson introduced himself as a resident of Atlantic Beach and the contractor for
the applicant. He explained that the 15 foot setback is unusual compared to past projects
he has done. Mr. Coalson said the intrusion of the planned structure would be minimal.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Chair Hansen opened the floor to public comment. There were
no public comments.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Gear asked about the history of the PUD changes and the
fact that the homeowners on Seminole Road requested it be left at 15 feet. Planner
Genest said that was correct. Ms. Simmons remembered that the residents did request
the side yard setbacks remain at 15 feet. Mr. Arthur asked what brought about the
changes to the PUD. Planner Genest said that there were so many non -conforming lots
that they decided to make the changes and this would bring those lots into compliance.
She said the other areas made changes but this area on Seminole Road wished to leave
the setbacks as is. There was discussion of several other similar requests that were made
in the past. Ms. Golombek asked Mr. Coalson why this addition couldn't be made in the
back of the home instead of the side. Mr. Coalson said that it was due to where the
family room was located and a large tree that the applicant didn't want to remove. Ms.
Lagner asked where the air conditioner was going to go and Mr. Coalson showed her on
the drawings.
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MOTION. To DENY ZVAR23-0031 due to the request not meeting any of the criteria for
approval.
Motion: Angela Farford
Second: Jennifer Lagner
Jennifer Lagner (Seconded By)
For
Angela Farford (Moved By)
For
Kirk Hansen
For
Harold Gear
Against
Sylvia Simmons
For
Ellen Golombek
For
Richard Arthur
Against
Motion passed S to 2.
5. REPORTS
Director Askew said that there will be a Parks Master Plan Meeting on Tuesday, October 24th
at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Chambers. She said it is the same meeting for both times. Ms.
Lagner asked about the Comp Plan Meeting. Director Askew said they were waiting on a date
and time from the City Manager.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Chair Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Attest:
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Amanda Askew
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Hansen, Chair
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