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 \`•.
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