01-21-97 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
Janaury 21, 1997
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Pat Pillmore
Mary Walker
Mark McGowan
Sharette Simpkins
AND George Worley, II, CD Director
ABSENT Alan Jensen
Buzzy Grunthal
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the minutes
from the meeting of December 17, 1996. The Chairman noted that the minutes should
be amended to reflect that Mark Mcgowan was present at the meeting and Buzzy
Grunthal was absent. On motion made and seconded the minutes were approved as
amended.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Application for Variance filed by Dorothy Papazian to remodel a nonconforming
structure located at 587 Beach Avenue.
Randy Crabtree introduced himself to the board and stated he represented Mrs.
Papazian regarding her application. He stated the applicant desires to construct an
addition onto the rear of an existing garage structure to be used as a secondary dwelling
He explained that the proposed construction will not increase the encroachment of the
setbacks but will increase the square footage of the building.
Mrs. Papazian explained that the additional living area would be similar to an efficiency
apartment to be utilized by her employees.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to deny the variance. Mrs. Walker seconded the
motion and the variance was unanimously denied.
2. Application for Variance filed by J. E. Gipson to construct a new home on a
substandard lot at property known as Lot 11, except the south 150 feet, Block 1,
Donners Replat.
Mr. Gipson introduced himself to the board and stated that he was in the process of
purchasing the substandard lot with the desire to construct a single-family home which
would encroach the setback lines.
Each member of the board expressed their view that the lot was not buildable in its
present configuration since it was not platted as a substandard lot but was created as a
result of the voluntary subdivision of a conforming lot. On the encouragement of the
board the applicant withdrew his application and the board directed staff to refund his
application fee.
3. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Michele L. Mahoney to operate a
business of retrofitting vehicles/vans for handicapped equipment at property located at
25 W. 6th Street.
Mr. Mahoney, husband of the applicant, introduced himself and explained that the use-
by-exception was requested to operate a business specializing in converson of vehicles
into handicapped assessible. He stated there would be no outside storage and all work
would be accomplished inside the building.
After discussion, Mr. McGowan moved to recommend to the City Commission that the
use-by-exception be granted with the following conditions:
1. The Use-by-Exception be granted to the applicant only;
2. Hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Noise producing equipment shall not be operated outside the building.
Mrs. Pillmore seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
The board discussed the status of the parking and landscape by Kent Theaters and
instructed staff to keep them informed regarding the matter.
The board held a discussion regarding the proposed amendments to the zoning code.
It was noted that their review had to be completed prior to April 1, 1997.
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There being no further business to come before the board on motion made the meeting
was adjourned.
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