07-18-89 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
July 18, 1989
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Gregg W. McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Ruth Gregy
John Bass
Kathleen Russell
Don Wolfson
ABSENT : Samuel T. Howie
AND: Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
Brenda Dockery
AND: Henry Batts
James Davis and Steve Cissel
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hixon
Linda Yockey
Chairman McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:07 p. m He
asked for comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting
of June 20, 1989. There being none, Mr. MacDonell motioned that
they be approved as presented. Mr. Bass seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SIDE YARD VARIANCE BY HENRY BATTS; LOT 23,
BLOCK 13. REPLAT OF ROYAL PALMS UNIT 2A. 369 ROYAL PALMS DRIVE.
Mr. Batts presented a letter from his affected neighbor
supporting the existance of the new structure and stated that
he was unaware of the need for a building permit for an open
structure, or that he was in violation of the required setbacks.
The board complimented Mr. Batts on the outward appearance of his
home and surrounding property but expressed concern for the 3. 5'
side yard and the creation of a potential fire hazzard.
Some members of the board felt there may be other carports in the
area which were constructed without benefit of a permit and
possibly in violation of the yard requirements. After discussion
the board deferred action and asked that the staff conduct a
study to determine the number of carports in violation of the
yard requirements in Royal Palm.
HEW BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR REZONING PART OF NORTH ATLANTIC BEACH UNIT
NO. II ; ORDINANCE 90-89-144
Mr. Wolfson stated that the RG-2 zoning was incompatible with
objectives defined in the proposed Comprehensive Plan. He stated
that the City Commission had initiated the ordinance and referred
it to the Community Development Board for recommendation. The
ordinance would rezone certain lots to RG-1 so that several lots
could not be combined for multifamily use.
Mr. Wolfson pointed out a discrepancy between the lots outlined
in the ordinance and the lots highlighted on the map. He
motioned to recommend rezoning from RG-2 to RG-1 lots 41, 42, 45,
46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 59 and 60, provided that the owners
of lots 50, 51 and 52 have requested not to be included. The
motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. MacDonell motioned to
recommend that the ordinance not be approved. Chairman McCaulie
seconded the motion which failed by a two to four vote; Ms. Gregg
and Ms. Russell, Mr. Bass and Mr. Wolfson voted NAY.
B. APPLICATION FOR SEPTIC TANK VARIANCE BY JAMES DAVIS. LOTS 5
AND 6, BLOCK 40, SECTION H.
Steve Cissel, on behalf of Mr. Davis, explained that the business
had outgrown Mr. Davis' Jacksonville residence earlier than he
had expected. Mr. Davis agreed to connect to city water and
sewer as soon as it becomes available in his area.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to recommend approval of the variance.
Ms. Gregg seconded the motion. Chairman McCaulie asked that the
motion be amended to require that the septic tank be either
removed or drained and filled upon connection to public sewer.
Members MacDonell and Gregg accepted the amendments and the
motion carried unanimously.
C. APPLICATION FOR FENCE VARIANCE BY J. M. HIXON, LOT 4, BLOCK
28, 250 BEACH AVENUE, ATLANTIC BEACH.
Mr. Hixon expressed a need for a 6' -0" fence on what the zoning
classified as his front yard although the house actually faces
Beach Avenue. The Hixon 's were concerned that a 4' fence would
not provide safety for their small child from heavy pedestrian
and vehicular traffic along Ocean Boulevard.
Board members questioned whether the fence was higher than 6'O"
in places and whether the fence was erected on city property
rather than on the Hixon 's property.
After further discussion Ms. Russell motioned to grant the
variance contingent upon the fence being only 6'O" high and that
the fence be relocated to the Hixon's property if it was found to
be on city property. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gregg and
was approved by a 4 to 2 vote. Mr. Wolfson and Chairman McCaulie
voted NAY.
D. APPLICATION FOR FENCE VARIANCE BY STEVE YOCKEY, LOTS 5 AND 6,
BLOCK 28, 152 THIRD STREET, ATLANTIC BEACH.
Mrs. Yockey stated that the concrete wall was in existance when
they purchased their home and they had chosen the open lattice so
as not to create a traffic hazard. Board members commented that
the fence was a visual asset to the community.
Mr. MacDonell moved to grant the variance contingent upon the
Yockey's not blocking the lattice with shrubbery. Ms. Russell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The Board briefly discussed the following:
^ The need to make Church Street a thoroughfare.
A The need to contact Mr. McManus to bring his fence into
compliance with approved variance.
A The need to educate the public on permit regulations, perhaps
through the quarterly newsletter, to help avoid after-the-fact
variance requests.
A Penny Riley expressed a need for a stop sign at Third Street
and Ocean Blvd.
There being no further business before the board Chairman
McCaulie declared the meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p. m.
W. .g M lie, Chairman