06-20-85 v MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
June 20, 1985
CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mrs. Dorothy Kerber, Acting Chairperson
Frank J. Tassone
Samuel T. Howie
John Bass
AND: Rene' Angers, Secretary
AND: Robert Warren
Allan Wheeler
Robert Callander
ABSENT: L.B. MacDonell, Chairman
Richard C. Fellows, City Manager
The Board asked Mrs. Kerber to chair the meeting in Chairman MacDonell's
absence. Mrs. Kerber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She
asked if there were any corrections to be made to the minutes of the
meeting of May 16, 1985. There being none, Mr. Tassone motioned that they
be approved as presented. Mr. Howie seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item #1 - Request for Side Setback Variance on a Corner Lot - Robert Warren
191 Twelfth Street
Mr. Warren introduced himself and stated that he had enclosed a small
attached garage last year and that he had been required to pour a 20' x 20'
concrete slab in the back yard in order to conform to the parking require-
ments. He stated that the slab was poured in line with the existing
structure; ten feet from the side property line. He stated that he wished
to build a garage on the slab and that he was requesting a 5' side setback
variance for two reasons; aesthetically it would look better to be built
in line with the existing structure, and to preserve as much of the back
yard as possible. He stated that he had built a fairly permanent play set
in the back yard for his children; built with 4" x 4" sunken posts, and
that it would have to be removed if the variance was not granted. Mr.
Warren added that there is presently a fence that extends four feet beyond
the house and that with the construction of the garage the fence would be
removed, resulting in more open space. He informed the Board that he had
acquired statements from his neighbors but had neglected to bring them to
the meeting.
The Board allowed Mr. Warren to return home for the statements. They
moved on to the next item under New Business.
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Item #2 - Request for Side Setback Variance - Allan Wheeler and
Robert Callander - Lot 5, Block 39, Section H
Mr. Wheeler, 1321 Penman Road, Neptune Beach, stated that he and Mr.
Callander own the lot and that they were requesting a side setback
variance of 5' in order to have enough room to maneuver trucks into
the garage doors of the proposed building.
Mrs. Kerber asked the applicants if they were aware of any plans of
paving the street. She was concerned that the property was not
accessible. Mr. Callander replied that the Building Department had
mentioned that the City may pave the street.
Mr. Tassone asked if they had discussed the variance with the Upholstery
Shop next door. Mr. Wheeler replied that he did not think they would
be concerned because their building had only a 2' setback.
Mrs. Kerber felt that the Board should have a statement from the neighbors
prior to voting on the request. She asked the Board's permission to
defer the request until the next meeting rather than possibly rejecting
it.
Mr. Howie felt that it was not fair for the Board to make the applicants
wait another month. He motioned to approve the variance. The motion
died for lack of a second.
Mr. Callander stated that they had already borrowed the money for the
construction of the building and that it cost them additional interest
each week that the construction was delayed.
Mrs. Kerber suggested that the Board vote on the request, subject to the
letters being brought to City Hall, noting that it would cause a financial
hardship on the applicants to wait another month.
Mr. Tassone stated that he wanted to see the letters before voting on
the request.
Mr. Bass motioned that the Board vote on the request, subject to the
applicants giving a date when they will supply the letters from the
surrounding property owners, taking into consideration that some of the
property owners may be out of town.
Mr. Howie stated that the Board had considered many variance requests in
the past and that the Board had never been concerned with letters.
Mrs. Kerber stated that the Board had been concerned when they wanted to
build that close to other property. She expressed concern that there may
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not be sufficient room between the buildings for adequate fire protection.
Hr. Callander asked if they would need a letter from Larry's Upholstery
only, since it was the only property that would be affected. Mrs. Kerber
replied that the one letter would probably be sufficient for the Board's
purposes.
Mrs. Kerber asked for a second to Mr. Bass' notion.
Mr. Howie asked if the motion was to vote on the request contingent upon
getting a letter from Larry's Upholstery. Mr. Bass replied that the
motion included the surrounding property owners.
The notion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Tassone motioned to require letters from the property owners on both
sides and not from those accross the street. The notion died for lack of
a second.
Mr. Callander asked if the Board could hold a special meeting to review
the letters and asked how long they would have to wait before a special
meeting could be called. Mrs. Kerber replied that two weeks were necessary
for advertising purposes.
Mr. Howie stated that tonight's meeting had been advertised, therefore, the
surrounding property owners had been notified. Mrs. Kerber stated that
many property owners live out of town and many do not subscribe to the
local paper.
There being no one else present to speak in the matter, Mrs. Kerber
stated that it may be in the applicants best interest to postpone voting
on the request and calling a special meeting to consider it at a later date.
The applicants agreed.
The Board then returned to Mr. Warren's request for variance. Mr. Warren
submitted the statements from his neighbors to the Board members. The
Board took a moment to review the statements.
Mr. Howie motioned to approve the request for variance. Mr. Tassone
seconded the notion, which carried unanimously.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Howie motioned
that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Bass seconded the motion. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF at-u
1 . My name is kaj-kieeo . S�yl�` . I own and
reside in the home located at ILK) I aV-(-ree;1-
Atlantic Beach , Florida . My residence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for 7 years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF - cajte-Wa
1 . My name is (17L_ /r,� ��/
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reside in the home located at /aaJL oti,-)10
Atlantic Beach , Florida . My residence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF
1 . My name is � ,� . I own and
reside in the home located at \ �3 c p ��
Atlantic Beach , Florida . My residence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for 1 years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF 4 Y� 'i V 1 1 g, 1-4-) l S
1 . My name is l/q U vd, L, e_ lila 1/ 6 . I own and
reside in the home located at 1 C\ 1 � � 1:') c-
Atlantic
Beach , Florida . My re.; Aence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF
1 . My name is -))ksk�� 0A1 �� . I own and
reside in the home located at O.4 lG
Atlantic Beach , Florida . My residence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for 4(o years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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IN RE : VARIANCE APPLICATION
ROBERT E . WARREN
191 12th Street
Atlantic Beach , Florida
STATEMENT OF 6?(fi/ z, S G" J
1 . My name is /I L . I rent
and
reside in the home located at /5047,#
Atlantic Beach , Florida . My //residence is a single family unit
and I have lived there for (p years .
2 . ROBERT E . WARREN , who owns the home at 191 12th
Street , Atlantic Beach , Florida , has advised me that he has
applied to the City of Atlantic Beach for a zoning variance
regarding his property . He intends to build a 20 ' x 20 ' , one
story garage behind his house and adjacent to Ocean Street . He
has explained to me that the present zoning provides a 15 ' set
back for his side yard ; that his present house is set back 10 ' on
that side ; that he wishes to build the garage in the same line
with his house ; and that accordingly , he has applied for a
variance of the set back from 15 ' to 10 ' . He has also explained
to me the intended construction and use of the garage .
3 . This statement is to advise that I have no objection
to the variance request being granted .
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