2000-01-18 (meeting minutes) v MINUTES OF MEETING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
January 18, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Sharette Simpkins
Craig Burkhart
Sam Jacobson
AND : George Worley, II, CD Director
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT : Pat Pillmore
Alan Jensen, Esquire
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the minutes
from the meeting of November 16, 1999. Mr. Frohwein noted a correction to the minutes
and they were approved as corrected.
The Chairman welcomed new member Sam Jacobson to the board.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Forest Thomas to park school
buses at property known as Lots 1,2,3,4 &b 5, Block 243, Section H.
Forest Thomas introduced himself and explained that he purchased the property
in question and owns and operates a school bus business. He added that he needs the
use-by-exception to park school buses on the property. He stated he desires to construct
a commercial building on the site in the future. He added that his business license address
is currently located at his home located at 742 Whiting Lane.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend approval of the use-by-
exception to the City Commission subject to the five conditions contained in the staff report
as follows:
1 . Not more that 12 buses be stored on the site at any one time;
2. A six foot high, opaque fence be installed around the site (in compliance with
setback requirements;
3. A landscaped buffer be installed around the site (in compliance with setback
requirements);
4. All provisions of Section 24-162 shall be complied with;
5. The exception be granted to the owner and for this location only.
Mrs. Simpkins seconded the motion.
Responding to a question from Mrs. Walker, Mr. Worley stated that in his
interpretation of the code the applicant will be using the property for a parking lot under
Section 24-162 - Off Street Parking Lots. He added that his business license at his
residence is located more than 400 feet away from the location required by the code. He
stated that limited warehousing is the closest use to what the applicant's business is.
Mr. Jacobson suggested that the board recommend the use by exception for a
limited time at which time construction is commenced.
The Chairman asked the applicant if 18 months was sufficient time to initiate the
construction of the building or if not he could return to the board for additional time.
After discussion, the aforesaid motion and second were withdrawn. Mr. Frohwein
moved to recommend approval of the use-by-exception and add to the above five
conditions that within 18 months a building will be constructed in which the applicant will
conduct his school bus business. Mrs. Simpkins seconded the motion.
Based on a request by the Chairman the motion was again amended to include that
the use-by-exception for the business be limited strictly to school buses.
After further discussion, the motion with amendments passed by a unanimous vote.
2. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Kelley Properties, Inc. to
conduct religious services at property located at 100 Royal Palm Drive.
There being no one to speak on behalf of the application it was deferred until the
next regularly scheduled meeting.
3. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Kirit Patidar to construct a
motel to meet lot coverage, landscaping, parking, driveways and all other site
development requirements for property 470 feet north of Fairway Villas on Mayport
Road.
Hilton T. Meadows with Diversified Environmental Planning introduced himself and
Kirit Patidar to the board. He stated that Mr. Patidar is a developer of the proposed
property and owns other motel properties that are operational throughout this area. He
stated that the site is immediately north of the Hess Service Station on Mayport Road.
Mr. Meadows presented a site plan and explained that it had been corrected to call for 60
rooms instead of 70. He stated that the whole plan is consistent with the code. He added
that Scott Meadows is attending the tree board meeting this evening which proposes an
elaborate landscape plan and replacement of trees removed.
Responding to questions from Mr. Wolfson, Mr. Meadows stated that the applicant
desired to submit plans for construction of a Best Western Motel as soon as possible and
agreed to a time limit being included with the approval of the use-by-exception.
After discussion, Mrs. Walker moved to recommend approval of the use-by-
exception to construct a motel in the CG Commercial General District on Mayport Road
subject to compliance with parking requirements and that it be granted to this applicant
only or his corporation for this location only and that construction commence within twelve
(12) months from the approval by the City Commission and installation of the permanent
foundation. Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion.
Mr. Jacobson declared a conflict in this particular matter. Thereafter, the motion
was approved with five (5) aye votes and one (1) abstention.
Responding to questions from the board regarding to the status of a prior use-by-
exception, Mayport Garden Inn, Mr. Worley stated that according to hearsay, Mr. Shea
found a location across the street and under the jurisdiction of Jacksonville and which
would allow for a larger hotel.
The Chairman stated that it is important that the board establish a time limit for
construction of the proposal.
3. Preliminary Plat Review filed by Beaches Habitat for property known as
Francis Cove Unit No. 2.
Craig Burkhart introduced himself to the board and stated that he is a volunteer for
Beaches Habitat and they have acquired a piece of property on Francis Avenue and have
subdivided it into six lots which conform to all city codes. He added that Beaches Habitat
is giving enough land on either side so that in the future there was enough right-of-way to
provide a street. Mr. Burkhart filed a Notice of Conflict with the Recording Secretary.
Mr. Worley stated that the lots are substandard by a very small distance and the
reason is the intent to grant property to the city which will allow the streets to be paved.
Mrs. Walker requested that staff in the future provide the board with suggestions
and recommendations concerning this procedure.
The consensus of the board was that the applicant provide information regarding
road work, alleys and utilities to the city's standards prior to appearing before them to
alleviate future problems.
DISCUSSION
1. Traffic issues created by the Mayport Flyover.
Mr. Worley presented a drawing showing an aerial photograph of the proposed
flyover. He stated that he had a traffic study from JTA that was difficult to understand.
The board requested staff furnish them with maps of Section H, traffic studies and
information that would aid them in addressing specific concerns of the citizens of the
community that will be impacted.
The chairman requested staff draft a letter or memo to Chief Thompson and request
a response from him or send someone with dialog to the next meeting with or without
drawings.
Mr. Worley stated he would also invite the City Manager as he has been involved
in all of the conversations with JTA since he come on board and he can give a better view
than staff or the Police Department.
2. Responding to questions from the board regarding continuing with the review of
Chapter 24, Mr. Worley stated that Mrs. Walker will be assisting him in this matter and a
copy will be furnished to each member.
The Chairman stated that the board requested the Public Safety Director to attend
their meetings three times and asked staff to again request his attendance and furnish the
board with copies of the memoranda to him. He asked that the City Manager be notified
of this request and failure to appear.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Chairman called for election of new officers. Thereupon, Don Wolfson and
Robert Frohwein were elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively.
There being no further busin-ss to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was ad..- ned
SIGNED:
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