06-02-83 v MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
JUNE 2, 1983
7:00 PM
CITY HALL
PRESENT: L. B. MacDonell, Chairman
C. T. Tinsley, Secretary
George Bull, Jr.
Frank J. Tassone
ABSENT: Mrs. Dorothy Kerber
PRESENT: A. William Moss, City Manager
Laurie Stucki, Recording Secretary
AND: Ms. Betty Renshaw
Ms. Frances Asquith
Ms. Jean Hufstetler
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman MacDonell. There
was a rollcall, and it was noted that everyone was present with the excep-
tion of Mrs. Dorothy Kerber. Chairman MacDonell then called for approval
of the minutes of the last meeting, dated January 20, 1983. Mr. Bull made
a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Tassone
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Bull brought up the subject of the deck on the corner of Sixth Street
and Ocean Boulevard. Mr. Moss advised that the owner had been in contact
with the City, and he had stated that he was in the process of removing
that part of the deck that was on the City right-of-way. The City issued
a Stop Work Order because the deck still would violate setback requirements;
therefore, the deck remains half constructed. Mr. Moss further advised
that this was a matter for the Code Enforcement Board which still has not
been established.
Mr. Tinsley reminded all present that at the request of Chairman MacDonell
he had prepared a letter to all members and Mr. Moss regarding code enforce-
ment of decisions made by the Board of Adjustment which spelled out Article
XIV City Charter Section 147.
Mr. Bull and Mr. Moss stated that they had not received this letter. Copies
were then made and delivered to Mr. Bull and Mr. Moss.
A general discussion then ensued concerning the establishment of the Code
Enforcement Board and what their powers should be. The discussion also
encompassed what the powers of the Board of Adjustment are regarding code
enforcement. Mr. Moss stated that according to State Law, the Code Enforce-
ment Board will have full subpeona powers and the authority to levy fines
of up to $250 per day for violations.
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In discussing the possibility of filling the vacant positions on the Code
Enforcement Board, Mr. Bull suggested that the members of the Board of
Adjustment serve as the Code Enforcement Board in order to consolidate
the efforts of the City to enforce the Code. Mr. Moss agreed to research
that aspect. He further stated that if the City Attorney was agreeable
to the idea, he would be glad to bring it up at the next City Commission
meeting.
Chairman MacDonell asked if there was any additional old business to be
discussed. Mr. Tassone inquired as to the status of Mr. John Monahan's
request at the previous Board of Adjustment meeting. Mr. Moss advised
that Mr. Monahan had never followed up on his request, because of his
inability to obtain the required 2/3 signatures of the surrounding property
owners.
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NEW BUSINESS
There being no further old business, Chairman MacDonell directed the
Board's attention to the new business at hand, that being the variance
request by Ms. Betty Renshaw.
Permission to build on a sub-sized lot - 4893 square feet. 107' short
of the required 5000 square feet.
Chairman MacDonell asked Ms. Renshaw to introduce herself and to comment
to the Board on her request.
Ms. Renshaw advised the Board that she wanted to sell the lot and that
the sale was contingent on getting the variance so that the buyer could
be assured of permission to build a house on the lot. The buyer, Ms.
Frances Asquith and the realtor, Ms. Jean Hufstetler, were also present.
After they introduced themselves to the Board, Chairman MacDonell asked
if the proposed dwelling shown on the survey was the dwelling Ms. Asquith
was seeking permission to build. Ms. Jufstetler replied that it was and
also that it was well within the required setbacks. Mr. Moss verified
that there would be no need to request a variance from any setbacks.
Mr. Tinsley noted that the narrow end of the lot in question bounded on
Howell Park, so there would be no problem with cutting off any air or light
or creating a fire hazard, etc.
Mr. Bull made a motion to approve the Request for Variance by Ms. Renshaw
to grant permission to build on the undersized lot. Mr. Tinsley seconded
the motion. Chairman MacDonell called the question, and a vote was taken.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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There being no further business pending before the Board, Mr. Bull moved
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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