03-21-85 v MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
March 21, 1985
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Chairman Louis B. MacDonell
Mrs. Dorothy Kerber
Mrs. Rose Blanchard
Frank J. Tassone
Samuel T. Howie
AND: Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
AND: Vincent D. Akra
George Bull, Jr.
ABSENT: Richard C. Fellows, City Manager
Chairman MacDonell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A roll call
noted that all Board members were present. Chairman MacDonell asked if
there were any comments or corrections to be made to the minutes of the
meeting of February 21, 1985. Rose Blanchard motioned that the minutes
be approved. Dorothy Kerber seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item #1 - Request for Side Setback Variance - Vincent D. Akra
Mr. Akra stated that he was requesting a side setback variance to construct
an addition onto his existing strip shopping center in the 1200 block of
Mayport Road that would be 2.7' from the north side property line. He
stated that when he built the existing building in 1960, the City had
requested an easement in the rear of the property extending to Plaza. He
stated that he had to purchase additional property from the adjoining
property owner to comply with the request. Mr. Akra added that when he
purchased the property in the 1960's there were no side setback requirements.
He stated that the structure next door was built approximately 8' from the
side property line, which would leave about 10' between the buildings. He
stated that there was sufficient roam for fire protection on all sides of
the addition.
Chairman MacDonell felt that it was a hardship for Mr. Akra because the
zoning had been changed since he purchased the property and because he had
to purchase additional property in order to satisfy the requirements of the
City. He added that some communities have no setback requirements for
commercial property.
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There being no further discussion, Mr. Howie motioned that the request be
approved as presented. Mrs. Blanchard seconded the notion which carried
unanimously.
Item #2 - Request for Side Setback Variances - W. Sperry Lee, by
George Bull, Jr.
Mr. Bull stated that he was requesting a variance to build approximately
6.62' from the interior side property line at 1085 Beach Avenue, rather
than 7.5' as required on corner lots. He stated that the code was
inconsistent on corner lot setbacks, that an interior lot is required to
have only a 5' side setback. He stated that he also requested a side
setback variance on the exterior side to build a third story onto the
existing structure that was built 14.2' from the property line, encroaching
the required 15' . Mr. Bull stated that an existing deck, in violation of
the rear setback, would be removed and that the structure would be changed
from a duplex to a single family home.
Doug Miller, 1098 Beach Avenue, stated that he was in favor of the variance
requests and felt that the plan would be an asset to the neighborhood.
There being no one else to speak on the matter, Mr. Howie motioned that
the requests be approved. Mr. Tassone seconded the notion which carried
unanimous ly.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Kerber
motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Tassone seconded the motion.
Chairman MacDonell adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Louis B. MacDonell, Chairman.