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11-19-96 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA November 19, 1996 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL PRESENT Don Wolfson Robert Frohwein Pat Pillmore Mary Walker Buzzy Grunthal AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney George Worley, II, CD Director Pat Harris, Recording Secretary ABSENT Sharette Simpkins Mark McGowan Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the minutes from the meeting of October 15, 1996. Upon motion made and seconded the minutes were approved. OLD BUSINESS: I. Application for Variance filed by Kent Enterprises, Inc., to reduce parking requirements and waive island requirement in parking lot for property located at 751 Atlantic Boulevard. John Kent of Kent Theaters introduced himself to the board and presented a revised landscape and parking plan prepared by Ron Slade of Powers &Merritt Architects and drawn pursuant to the landscape code but providing 193 parking spaces which includes the south part of the adjacent property in the overall theater plan. Mr. Kent indicated that the irrigation system is not shown on the plan but would be installed completely according to code. On Mr. Worley's suggestion, the applicant has included a 5-foot grass strip around the south and east side of the north part of the adjacent property where the edge of the theater property consists of a driveway but requested that only eight trees be planted. After discussion, the Chairman moved to grant the variance as presented provided: 1. The irrigation plan be implemented in compliance with thy ordinance; 2. The parking requirement be reduced to 193 spaces; 3. The applicant be held to eight trees on the L shape location and clustered in such a way as to be protected in the future and maintained indefinitely by the contractor as well as the owner. Mr. Frohwein seconded the motion. After discussion, Mr. Wolfson amended his motion to exclude the requirement of landscaping at the rear of the property on the north side. Mr. Frohwein seconded the amended motion and the variance was granted by a unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS: I. Application for Variance filed by Dorothy Papazian to remodel a nonconforming structure located at 587 Beach Avenue. Michael Leinenweber, contractor for the applicant, introduced himself and explained that Mrs. Papazian had asked him to appear on her behalf. He stated that the applicant desires to construct an addition on the rear of an existing garage to be used as a secondary dwelling. The addition will be attached to the east side of the building and continue along the south line. The original structure was a garage larger than its current size. Half of the structure was demolished and the remaining structure used for storage. After discussion, the Chairman moved to approve the variance and Pat Pillmore seconded the motion. Mr. Frohwein expressed concern about the proximity of the structures and felt that the request was not a minimum request by the applicant. The Chairman indicated that his motion for approval was based on the wrong survey and withdrew the motion. After discussion, Mr Frohwein moved to deny the variance and Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion. The Chairman explained that if a vote was taken and the variance denied the applicant would have to wait a year before reapplying. It appearing that the consensus was denial, Mr. Leinenweber asked that the application be withdrawn to allow the applicant to present a revised application that the board may be more inclined to approve. The Chairman requested the application be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. II. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Billy Joe Witt to operate a jeep specialty shop at property known as 20 Donner Road. Billy Witt introduced himself and explained that he desired to open a jeep specialty shop in the CL, Commercial Limited district. He stated that no more than two vehicles will be parked outside overnight and no more than four vehicles during business hours. After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend approval of the Use-by-Exception with the following conditions: 1. The hours of operation between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; 2. Not more than two vehicles parked outside overnight; 3. No noise producing equipment operate outside the building; 4. No auto body work performed. The Chairman requested that the use-by-exception be granted solely to the applicant. Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion and the use-by-exception was unanimously approved. III. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Adele Grage Community Center to operate a non-profit theater at 716 Ocean Boulevard. Martha Reid, President of the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theater which operates under an agreement with the City of Atlantic Beach and operates a community based theater in a portion of the Community Center which is located at 716 Ocean Boulevard. J. P. Marchioli, Peter Coalson, Joan Carver and Pete Dowling introduced themselves and expressed their approval of the request. Bob Weiss introduced himself and explained that he was not in favor of granting the use- by-exception due to the fact that alcohol is served at the premises. After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend approval of the use-by-exception. At the Chairman's request, Mr. Frohwein withdrew his motion. The Chairman asked if anyone present had any problems regarding parking at the location. There being no response, Mr. Frohwein restated his motion. Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the use-by-exception, IV. Application for Variance filed by Peter Coalson on behalf of Bob Blohm to construct an addition that will encroach the setback requirements of property located at 1057 Beach Avenue. Peter Coalson introduced himself to the board and explained that Mr. Blohm purchased the property with the hope of constructing a second story garage and covered front stoop. He read several letters from neighbors expressing their support of the improvements. He stated the 60-foot frontage under the present plan would allow for a 5'4" setback on the north side, a 5-foot setback on the south side and an open breezeway of 5'6" for an aggregate of 16 feet. Mr. Worley explained that the property consists of two 30-foot lots and the proposed addition will be attached to the original structure by a 5.5 foot long breezeway. He stated that under "Definitions" the code addresses the issue of combining two 30-foot lots. After discussion, Mr. Wolfson moved to approve the variance with the following conditions: 1. That the building be used only for a garage; 2. That no second floor be constructed on the building. Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion and the variance was granted by a vote of 3 - 2 with Mr. Frohwein and Mrs. Walker dissenting. The board agreed to hold a special meeting on December 17, 1996 to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, The board will hold election of officers at the next regularly scheduled meeting. There being no further business to come before the board on motion duly made the meeting was adjourned. SIGNED: �.,J( cQ N(•e\. 11\0 \`•. ATTEST&