05-19-87 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
May 19, 1987
CITY HALL
Present: W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Samuel T. Howie
Frank Delaney
Donald Tappin
John Bass
And: Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
And: Mark Wynne
Mark J. Kredell
Terry McCue
Terry Parkerson
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m. Chairman McCaulie
asked for a motion on the minutes of the meeting of April 21,
1987. Mr. MacDonell motioned to approve the minutes as
presented. Mr. Tappin seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for Rear Yard Variance from 20' to 13' ; Lot 7,
Selva Marina Unit 10-B, 1820 North Sherry Drive, by Mark and
Gail Wynne
Mr. Wynne presented statements of no objection from three of his
immediate neighbors. He stated that he planned to construct a
screened enclosure over an existing wood deck in order to keep
his jacuzzi free of leaves from the many trees in the area. He
added that his contractor had already constructed the enclosure
(prior to obtaining a building permit ) and that it is being held
at their factory. He stated that moving the jacuzzi would be
very costly and impractical due to the layout of the house.
Mr. Howie motioned to approve the application. Mr. Bass seconded
the motion. Mr. MacDonell felt that this was a self-created
hardship. Mr. Delaney felt that the trees were a special
condition of the land. The vote was called. The motion for
approval carried five to two. McCaulie and MacDonell voted no.
B. Application for Rear and Side Yard Variance; Part of
Government Lot 4, Fractional Section 9, Township 2S, Range
29E, 50' x 50' parcel on the southwest corner of Beach
Avenue and 18th Street, by Mark J. Kredell
Mr. Kredell stated that the Board should act favorably on his
application because 1 ) the Board had ruled favorably on a
similar lot, 500' from his property, at the previous meeting; 2)
finimum rear yards under the City of Jacksonville's zoning
regulations are 10' ; 3) the property would have been a lot of
record in Atlantic Beach since it was recorded prior to July 26,
1982.
Mr. Delaney felt this was a different situation than the previous
application in that Mr. Moller had owned his lot since 1943 and
could be considered grandfathered-in and Mr. Kredell had only
owned his property since 1986.
Dezmond Waters, 1835 Beach Avenue, stated that there once were
covenants and restrictions that provided for these small parcels
to be used for parking. Mrs. Ann Rogers, 1163 Beach Avenue,
pointed out that that area of Beach Avenue was previously named
Garage Approach Roadway. The following residents spoke against
the application : Elliot Zisser, 1937 Beach Avenue; Don Wolfson,
1725 Beach Avenue (representing the North Duval Beaches
Association) ; Lisa Pelkey, 1887 Beach Avenue; Susan Smith, 1875
Beach Avenue. Several other residents stood to show their
opposition.
Mr. Kredell asked the Board to defer consideration of his
application due to the negative reaction he had received; and to
allow him time to do further research and to allow the Board time
to consult the City Attorney. He later added that if the Board
knew exactly what could be built on the property he would rather
they take action tonight.
Mr. Delaney asked if he would rather the Board vote on the
application of if he would rather withdraw. Mr. Kredell replied
that he wished to withdraw.
Chairman McCaulie stated that, unless the Board had strong
opposition, they would permit him to withdraw. Mr. Delaney and
Mrs. Gregg had strong oppositions.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to allow Mr. Kredell to defer his
application until the City Attorney could be consulted. The
motion died for the lack of a second.
Mr. Delaney motioned to deny the application. Ruth Gregg
seconded the motion. Mr. Tappin felt it was premature and unfair
not to honor the applicants request to withdraw.
After further discussion the vote was called. The motion to deny
the application for variance carried unanimously.
C. Application for Use by Exception for Retail Sales of
Automobiles and Boats and for Temporary Relief from the
Septic Tank Moratorium, Lots 1 through 4, Block 34, Section
H, 600 Mayport Road, by Terry McCue
Terry McCue, 1415 Treesplit Lane, Neptune Beach, stated that the
property, 102' x 195' , would be completely fenced and that the
entrance would be on Sixth Street rather than on Mayport Road.
He explained that the city informed him that, if sewer does
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exist, it is at a depth of approximately 12' which would be very
costly for the city to locate.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to recommend approval of the application
for relief from the septic tank moratorium provided that he hook-
up to city sewer when it becomes available; and to recommend
approval of the application for use by exception subject to
access being from Sixth Street rather than Mayport Road, that
specific attention be paid to the findings of fact at the time he
requests a permit, and that the exception be issued to Mr. McCue
personally and not the land. Mr. Howie seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
D. Application for a Home Occupation for an Asbestos Consulting
Service, Lots 3 & 4, Block 127, Section H, 310 Orchid Street,
by Terry Parkerson
Mr. Parkerson stated that only clerical work would be performed
from the home. All samples are obtained on-site and are taken
directly to a laboratory. He added that there would be no
signage and that a post office box would be listed in the phone
book rather than the street address.
Chairman McCaulie asked if Mr. Parkerson had been furnished with
a copy of the home occupation regulations. Mr. Parkerson replied
in the affirmative. Chairman McCaulie motioned to recommend
approval of the application. Mr. Tappin seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
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There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 8: 30 p. m.
W. ► McCau ie, Chairman