08-16-94 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH , FLORIDA
AUGUST 16 , 1994
7 : 00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Don Wolfson
Pat Pillmore
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Sharette Simpkins
Mark McGowan
Ruth Gregg
AND George Worley, II , CD Director
ABSENT Alan C . Jensen, City Attorney
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for
approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 19 , 1994 . Upon
motion duly made and seconded the minutes were approved.
I . Application for Change in Zoning Classification filed by
Selva Linkside Partnership for 7 . 13 acres located in Selva
Linkside, 4 . 06 acres to remain zoned OR, Open Rural , and be deeded
to the City of Atlantic Beach, and the remaining 3 .07 acres to be
rezoned to RS-1 , Residential Single Family, to allow for 6 lots
along Linkside Drive.
Jim Lucas , on behalf of Harbour Springs Development , Inc. ,
introduced himself to the board and presented a drawing and
description of the proposed rezoning. He answered questions
regarding the protection of the wetlands and drainage .
Frank Thrower, also representing Harbour Springs Development ,
introduced himself to the board and stated he would be glad to
answer any questions concerning the proposed development .
Residents , David Thompson, Robin Perry, Peter Fantegrossi ,
Noel Burns , Roy Lundquist , Ted Hauser, Victoria Bichof , Ed
Krippner, Robert Granacher, Kay Lawson and Barbara Bonner
introduced themselves and stated their opposition to the rezoning.
They stated that they had been assured by the developers and the
City of Atlantic Beach that the property could never be built upon.
Most residents were concerned with environmental protection and
drainage problems .
The Chairman advised the persons present that the Community
Development Board is a board of recommendation and that the City
Commission will make the ultimate decision regarding the proposed
rezoning .
Louis MacDonnell , one of the partners of Selva Linkside
Partnership, introduced himself to the board and recounted the
history of the property in question. He presented a copy of the
deed to the property .
The Chairman asked Mrs . Morris , president of Selva Linkside
Phase One Owners ' Association, if they desired to purchase the
property and suggested that the association check into
that possibility.
After further discussion, Mrs . Pillmore moved to defer action
on the application to allow the board to make a more informed
decision. Mrs . Walker seconded the motion and the application was
unanimously deferred to the next regularly scheduled meeting .
The Chairman presented a letter he drafted to the City
Commission expressing the board' s intention to become more
proactive in the future.
Mrs . Pillmore moved to recommend to the City Commission that
a representative for the City attend the upcoming conference hosted
by Florida Coastal Management Program regarding coastal community
revitalization, etc . Mrs . Gregg seconded the motion and stated
that the City Manager usually attends the conference.
After discussion the motion was unanimously passed.
There being no further business to come before the board on
motion duly made the meeting was adjourned.
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