02-08-83 v MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
February 8, 1983
7:00 p.m.
City Hall
PRESENT: W. Gregg McCaulie - Chairman
Ron Gray
Ruth Gregg
Guy Jennings
Commissioner John W. Morris
AND: A. William Moss - City Manager
Laurie Stucki - Recording Secretary
AND: Mr. Mike Ash
Mr. Dale Westling
Commissioner Catherine VanNess
Ms. Phyllis Berman
Mr. Barry Adeeb
Mr. Leon Beasley
Mr. Bill Morton
Mr. Tom Morton
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman McCaulie who asked the
Board to direct their attention to the first item on the agenda:
Application for "USE BY EXCEPTION" for Mr. Mike Ash to use his property for
the purpose of building Mini-Storage Warehouses.
Chairman McCaulie asked Mr. Ash for any additions to the proposal that he
might like to present. Mr. Ash introduced his lawyer, Mr. Dale Westling,
who outlined the basic proposal to raze Chris' Ringside Tavern and build
Mini-Storage Warehouses in its place. He cited the benefits to the city
that would come from the proposed project, the most obvious being the
benefit of aesthetics ; also, the point was raised that there are very few
alternative uses for this particular piece of property because of the
access problem. Mr. Westling then submitted a site plan to show that the
site would be attractive to motorists passing by.
Chairman McCaulie called for questions or comments from the board.
The question was raised by Chairman McCaulie regarding the proposed use
of the warehouses, and the point was brought forth that the warehouses
would be used for storage purposes only, and that they would be locked up
at night to prevent any attempts by any tenant to live in them or use
them for any purpose besides storage.
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A lengthy discussion then ensued regarding the number of Mini-Storage Ware-
houses in the immediate area and the City Commission's feelings on this
matter. Commissioner VanNess presented to Commissioner Morris the minutes
of the City Commission meeting of August 25, 1980 stating that Mr. Mike Ash
would never come before the Commission again with a request to expand his
existing Mini-Storage Warehouses or to attempt to develop his remaining
property for any commercial purposes. This was discussed, and it was decided
that the matter should be looked into and determined whether that statement
made to the City Commission would be binding on the Advisory Planning Board
in this instance. The subjectsof setbacks , green areas, and palm trees were
also discussed. The suggestion was made by Mr. Jennings that Mr. Ash with-
draw his proposal at this time and resubmit it with the proper setbacks
shown and with the addition of some palm trees to help the appearance of the
site. Mr. Ash agreed and withdrew his application for revision and resubmittal
at a future time. Mr. Gray requested that copies of the previous minutes of
the City Commission pertaining to this matter be made available to the Advisory
Planning Board members. Mr. Moss responded favorably to the request.
Chairman McCaulie requested the Board to move on to the second item on the
agenda:
Application for "USE BY EXCEPTION" for a Beer and Wine License for the Coffee
Garden.
Mr. Ron Gray stated that due to a conflict of interest, he would abstain from
conversation and voting on Items 2, 3, 4, and 5,
Chairman McCaulie asked for any comments from Ms. Phyllis Berman to add to
the comments made on the application, Ms, Berman emphasized her feelings
that the Coffee Garden was a positive addition to Atlantic Beach and that
the sale of beer and wine would enhance their business. Chairman McCaulie
questioned Ms. Berman concerning her intentions of selling beer and wine for
on-site consumption or package sales. She assured the Board that her inten-
tions were for on-site consumption only. Mrs. Gregg brought up the question
of the parking problem, and a lengthy general discussion ensued on that subject,
Chairman McCaulie then made the following motion:
To approve the application for the Coffee Garden with the recommen-
dation to the City Commission that they consider our concerns of a
potential parking problem, and if they deem appropriate, put any
restrictions or conditions on the application to try to prevent the
problem of parking in a public access.
Mr. Jennings seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Mr. Ron
Gray abstained.
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Chairman McCaulie directed the Board to Item #3 on the agenda:
Application for "USE BY EXCEPTION" for a Beer and Wine License by the Rite Spot
Restaurant.
Chairman McCaulie asked Mr. Beasley for any comments to add to his application;
he had none. Mr. Jennings then made a motion to accept the application for the
Rite Spot, and Mrs. Gregg seconded it. Chairman McCaulie asked for comments
or questions from the audience. There were none, and he then called for a
vote. The proposal was approved unanimously with Mr. Ron Gray abstaining.
The Chairman requested that the Board move on to Item #4 on the agenda:
Application for "USE BY EXCEPTION" for The Crustaceans (The Rising Sun) for a
Beer and Wine License.
Mr. Bill Morton outlined his proposal for a small seafood restaurant to serve
beer and wine with their meals. The subject of parking was brought up, and
Mr. Morton explained about the parking facilities available to them. Mr.
Tom Morton submitted a plan of the parking area that would be available to
the restaurant. A short discussion also took place concerning the proposed
name for the restaurant, The Rising Sun.
Chairman McCaulie asked for any additional questions or discussion. He then
made the motion that the application be approved. Mr. Jennings seconded it,
and it was approved unanimously, with an abstention by Mr. Gray.
Chairman McCaulie asked the Board to direct their attention to Item #5 on the
agenda:
Application for "USE BY EXCEPTION" for a Beer and Wine License for Banjo's
Barbecue Restaurant.
Chairman McCaulie asked Mr. Adeeb to address the Board on the proposal if he
had something to add to the application. Mr. Adeeb outlined his proposal to
sell beer and wine for on-site consumption only,
Mr. Jennings made a motion to approve the application for Banjo's. Mrs, Gregg
seconded the motion. The Chairman asked for any other comments of discussion,
then called for a vote. The application was approved unanimously, with Mr.
Ron Gray abstaining.
Chairman McCaulie asked if there was any further business to be discussed. Mr.
Gray made a motion for the meeting to be adjourned, Chairman McCaulie seconded
the motion and declared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
W. Grp icC , Chairman