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2003-01-21 (meeting minutes) v AGENDA COMMUNITY DI';VELOPMENT BOARD CITY OF ATLANTIC BI+;ACH Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Commission Chambers, $00 Seminole Road 1. Call to order and pledge of allegiance. 2. Approval of Minutes of the meeting of December 17, 2002. 3. Recognition of Visitors. 4. Old Business. a. Final review of proposed revisions to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report on the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 5. Netiv Business. a. Plat-2003-01, Francis Cove Three, Beaches Habitat. Request to consider a re-plat of certain lands within the E. H. Donner's subdivision to create five parcels, which are proposed to be developed with a total of twenty (20) multi-family residential units, located within the RG-2 Zoning District, west of Francis Avenue, north of Stanley Road and south of Dora Street. 6. Other business not requiring action. 7. Adjournment. All information related to these applications and full legal descriptions for the subject properties are available for review at the City of Atlantic Beach Planning and Zoning Department located at 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Development Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Notice to persons needing special accommodations and to all hearing impaired persons: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City of Atlantic Beach (904) 247-5800, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 not later than 5 days prior to the date of this meeting. Draft MINUTES OF 1VIEETING OF CO1VIiVIUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD January 21, 2003 The regular meeting of the Community Development Board was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Present were Chair Don Wolfson, Craig Burkhart, Karl Grunewald, Samuel Jacobson, Mary Walker, Comrrmnity Development Director Sonya Doerr, City Attorney Alan Jensen and Recording Secretary, Susan Dunham. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. AnAroval of Minutes of lYIeetina of December 17, 2002 A motion was made by NIr. Burkhart, seconded by 1VIr. Grunewald and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of the Community Development Board meeting of December 17, 2002. Election of Officers: A motion tivas made by Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Grunewald, and unanimously carried to re-elect Mr. Wolfson as Chair and IYTr. Frohwein as Vice- Chair. 3. Recognition of Visitors None. 4. Old Business a. Final review of proposed revisions to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report on the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Board agreed -to address this item after New Business. 5. New Business a. Plat 2003-01, Francis Cove Three, Beaches Habitat. Request to consider a re-plat of certain lands within the E. H. Donner's subdivision to create five parcels, which are proposed to be developed with a total of twenty (20) multi-family residential units, located within the RG-2 Z oning District, west of Francis Avenue, north of Stanley Road and south of Dora Street. Mr. Burkhart acknowledged a conflict of interest and recused himself from proceedings and voting on this item. Mr. Brian Kientz of Connelly and Wicker Engineering introduced himself representing the application. Ms. Doerr advised that several minor notes on the preliminary plat needed to be changed and these would be corrected on the final plat. She stated that this parcel is one of the few remaining parcels that was zoned for multi-family and also has a Comprehensive Plan designation of Residential, High density. She further stated that this Minutes of Community Development Board Draft January 21, 2003 Page 2 property is 5.24 acres and has 20 units in five buildings, and is therefore consistent with the density limitation. Chair Wolfson recognized Commissioner Desmond Waters. Mr. Grunewald e:cpressed concern that he did not see any indication of sidewalks in the plans. Ms. Doerr responded that City regulations require internal sidewalks. Ms. Doerr also confirmed that irrigation would be placed in the island at the entrance. Discussion was held with regard to fencing. Mr. Wolfson stated that he would like a requirement that any fencing on this property would be green vinyl coated. In response to questions from the Board Mr. Kientz advised that the homeowner's association would maintain the stormwater system. Ms. Doerr reminded the Board that this was a preliminary subdivision plat only and that construction and engineering plans would be submitted to the City for approval after the final plat was approved by the City Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mrs. Walker, and unanimously carried to recommend approval of the re-plat. Mr. Burkhart recused himself from voting and signed Form 8B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict. 4. Old Business a. Final review of proposed revisions to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report on the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Doerr gave an overview of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report process and the final elements since the last meeting. She advised that a full transportation element would be required as part of the amended Comprehensive Plan and a consultant would most likely be hired due to the technical nature of this issue. Ms. Doerr stated that the Board was required to make a recommendation to the City Commission to adopt the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and then transmit it to the Department of Community Affairs. A motion was made by Mr. Burkhart, seconded by Mr. Grunewald, and unanimously carried to recommend to the City Commission the adoption of the Evaluation of and Appraisal Report and transmittal. 6. Other Reports or Business Not Requiring Action: Discussion was held with regard to Mr. Burkhart signing the appropriate affidavit with regard to conflict of interest, agenda item S.a. Plat 2003-01, Francis Cove Three, Beaches Habitat. Mr. Burkhart rescinded his motion to approve the Minutes of December 17, 2002. Mr. Grunewald rescinded the second. ~Ylinutes of Community Development Board Draft January 21, 2003 Page 3 A motion tivas made by Mr. Burkhart, seconded by Mr. GrunetivaId, and unanimously carried to approve the IYIinutes of the Community Development Board of December 17, 2002, tivith the following amendment: S.a. add to end of paragraph: "Mr. Burkhart signed Form 3B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict." Commissioner Desmond Waters expressed interest that the Comprehensive Plan indicated his support for keeping a minimum lot size of 75 feet by 100 feet. He stated that he was concerned about density in Atlantic Beach. Ms. Doerr stated that there is c urrently a conflict between subdivision regulations and zoning district provisions. She explained that the zoning regulations refer to minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet and subdivision regulations require all new lots to be a minimum 7,500 square feet. She further explained that there are only two ways to have a buildable lot less than 7,500 square feet: 1) a subdivision waiver, or 2) through a PUD. Ms. Doerr explained that this issue could be addressed as part of amendments to the subdivisions regulations, and that this process would begin in February. 7: Adjournment There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. SIGNED ~n~d1 ~ c ATTE T F01~~M 8B MEMORANDUM OF 1/OTING CONFLICT FOR ~C4UNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST NAME-FIRST' NAME-MIDDLE NAME MAC AUDKESS CITY C~v4~C~lil S/D~' C%~ /4-~-cti 7'~!G COUNTY ~e~cGl ~L ~ 1~ ~ L DATE ON wHICFi V(7I'E OCC'URREU ~l~l ~3 NAME OF BOARD. COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMh11TTEE THE BOARD, COUNCIL, OMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH 1 SERVE 1S A UNIT OF: ~' CITY tl COUNTY ! ]OTHER LOCAL AGENCY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: ~2 r ~ c r ~ ~~~s r U~-.~' MY POSITION IS: I.: ELECTIVE ~•APi'OiNT1VE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any. person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory'and non-advisory bodies who aze presented with a voting conflict of interest udder Sectiull 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law. four responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES ELECTED OFFICERS: A person Folding elective county, municipal, or other !oral public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a governient agency) by whom he is rctained. In either case, you should disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly staling to the assembly tl~e nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and ' -- 'WITHIN IS DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, ~vho should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: A person holding appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether made by the officer or at his direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH TNT VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • ,hould complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. • A copy of the form should be provided iminediately to the other members of the agency. • The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest r i lF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: , " • You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the farm in the minutes. ..Y DISCLOSURE OF.LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST I~ ~1~lA-f~' ` ,hereby disclose that on ~ /Z' ~ /~ 3 14 03 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) inured to my special private gain; or inured to the special gain of by whom I am retained. (b) The m-efaJsure before my agency and the nature of my interest in tithe measure is_as f/oll,,o~ws: V ~` `~ ~ z ~3 date Filed Signature .. NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED• ~1SCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: MPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000. • i