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11-16-82 v MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA November 16, 1982 7:00 PM City Hall PRESENT: W. Gregg McCaulie - Chairman Ruth Gregg Ron Gray Guy Jennings Commissioner John W. Morris AND: A. William Moss - City Manager Mary L. Dombrowski - Recording Secretary AND: Charles Bassett - Bassett & Associates, Inc. Ron Crofton - Crofton Builders Robert Haas - Ahern & Associates, Inc. Chuck James - Ahern & Associates, Inc. Jeffery Hite John Heard The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Chairman McCaulie, who suggested that the request for Home Occupation Permits as a Use by Exception from Messers Sewell and Hite be taken out of agenda order. This was agreeable to the board. Home Occupation as a Use by Exception for Mr. Jeffrey A. Hite to operate an Answering Service at 122 6th Street, Atlantic Beach, Florida. Mr. Hite presented the concept of his plan by stating that it was his intention to have a medical answering service for doctors to make house calls. Drs. Chambers and Malani would be partners in this venture, which would have no visible impact on the community. Also, there would be no advertisment or signs on the premises. If his venture becomes sussessful to the point where he would have to hire more employees, Mr. Hite anticipated moving his business into a commercial zone. There would be no prospective patients coming to his home. A general discussion took place regarding the off-street parking available; use specified on the permit would be the only use allowed; fee schedule; number of employees. The chair called for a motion. Mr. Gray motioned that Mr. Hite's request for a Home Occupation Permit be approved and the City Manager issue this permit with the restriction that the permit read "with no more than one (1) non-resident employee on premises". Mrs. Gregg seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. Home Occupation as a Use by Exception for Mr. Darek 0. Sewell to operate a Swimming Pool Cleaning Service from his residence at 207 15th Street, Atlantic Beach, Florida. Mr. Sewell was not present to inform the board of his plans. However, after general discussion, the board determined that this use did not qualify as a "Home Occupation" and therefore the board could not move on this item. It was determined by the board that this request was inappropriately filed and required no action on their part. The City Manager felt that this use did qualify for an occupational license which he would ask the City Clerk to issue. Page 2 ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD November 16, 1982 Proposed Planned Unit Development - Fairway Villas - Presented by Mr. Chuck James and Mr. Robert Haas of Ahern & Associates, Inc. agents for the owners Harcourt & Bill Bull Mr. James presented Fairway Villas as a sixty-six (66) unit patio home development located east of Mayport Road abutting Selva Marina Golf Course. The property, 1850' by 250' , presents unusual features because of it's shape. The development would have a 6 unit per acre density, consisting of single family detatched homes of 850 square feet minimum up to 1100 square feet maximum. A 30' berm as a buffer is planned along Mayport Road with a total green area of 1.81 acres. A double entry drive is proposed on Mayport Road with access to the public road at the water plant as a secondary access. The proposed street will be constructed to City of Atlantic Beach specifications, with curb and gutter, and will be dedicated to the City upon completion. City water and sewerage is planned for the project. Mr. James submitted a copy of the DOT drainage and improvement plans for the record. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the insufficient amount of green area provided; the feasibility of the entire project in jeopardy if more green area were required and more square footage per unit; the minimum of 1000 square feet as stated under general regulations; the flexibility allowed, if any, for the board with a PUD; fee holder maintaining buffer zones which would be controlled by deed restrictions; sidewalk re- quired; no play areas designated for children; distance from development to schools and accessibility for school children. The chair remarked that a degree of flexibility would not be inconsistent with the intent of the Planned Unit Development with regard to the 900 square footage minimum. Mr. Moss stated that he believed the 1000 square foot minimum was a matter of city policy intent. To deviate from that minimum would require a conscious decision of the board and would set a precedent. Mr. James replied that while he had no objections to providing a sidewalk, he felt that the range of square footage requested with the 850 square foot minimum was vital to feasibility of the entire project and consistent with the location of the property and the market the project was focused toward. Also, Mr. James felt that the unique characteristics of the land must be considered, and in light of that, the proposed development would maintain the highest and best use of the land. After further lengthy discussion, the chair called for a motion. Mr. Jennings motioned to defer judgement until the next meeting, which Chairman McCaulie seconded. The next meeting convenient to all concerned was December 7, 1982, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. Mr. Jennings amended his motion to defer judgement until December 7, 1982 at 7:00 PM in City Hall, which the chair seconded. The motion was approved unanimously. The chair declared a five (5) minute recess. 9:30PM. The chair reconvened the meeting at 9:36 PM, and directed the board's attention to the next item on the agenda: Proposed subdivision - Aquatic Gardens Subdivision - Presented by Charles Bassett of Bassett & Associates, Inc. , agents for Mr. Ron Crofton, owner and President of Crofton Builders. The chair asked for questions from the board regarding this proposal. Mr. Moss was questioned regarding compliance with the subdivision regulations. Mr. Moss replied Page 3 ADVISORY PLANNING BOARD November 16, 1982 Continued: Proposed Subdivision - Aquatic Gardens Subdivision. that this proposal was in compliance with subdivision code with one (1) exception. That exception being there is only one means of ingress and egress and the code calls for two (2) means of ingress/egress. The property is zoned RG-2. Mr. Gray requested that Mr. Crofton provide the board with a brief synopsis of his project. Mr. Crofton replied that the project was to consist of attached patio homes, with no homeowner's association. Tract 413 would provide a retention lake as required by DAR, and also provide green/play areas. Tract ##2 would be the Beaches Aquatic/tennis area which would be deeded back to the Club to alleviate the City of maintaining this area. 130 units of quadraplex design were projected, with garages. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the possible traffic problems; the need for a street light at the entrance to Aquatic Drive at Atlantic Boulevard would have to be demonstrated to DOT in order to obtain same; a turn lane east bound on Atlantic Boulevard should be required; the proposed four (4) lane street within the project; egress in the event of a calamity; the property verified as a former landfill site; possibility of flooding; $130,000.00 required to provide access over the ditch at Cutlass Drive; footpath provided for school children to avoid walking on Atlantic Boulevard; 1000 square foot per unit; developer required to post bond for entire project as approved by the board. Mr. Gray motioned to table the project for a short period of time in order to allow all members of the board to review the site. The chair verified with Mr. Moss if the board could recommend the project to the City Commission, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Moss stated that this was acceptable. After further discussion, Mr. Gray withdrew his motion. Mr. Jennings motioned to approve the subdivision and forward it to the City Commission with the following conditions: Developer provide a secondary ingress/egress excluding Atlantic Boulevard and obtain DOT approval and installation of a turn lane east bound on Atlantic Boulevard into Aquatic Drive. Further discussion of the exact wording of the motion followed, and the chair suggested that the motion be rephrased for the record as follows: To approve the present plan subject to the developer posting a two (2) year bond to guarantee a secondary entrance on Cutlass Drive, at the developers expense, should the City Commission so require. To obtain DOT approval and provide a left turning lane on Atlantic Boulevard at Aquatic Drive. To provide a pedestrian bridge over Cutlass Drive at the developer's expense. The chair seconded the motion as amended, which was approved unanimously. The chair motioned to table the discussion on corner lots until the December 7th meeting, which Mr. Gray seconded and was approved unanimously. A formal letter of withdrawal from Mr. Timothy G. Shea regarding his change of zoning request was read into the record. (Copy attached with minutes). The chair requested that a motion for approval of the minutes of October 21, 1982 be made if there were no objections. There being no objections, Mr. Gray motioned to approve the minutes of October 21, 1982, which Mrs. Gregg seconded and were approved unanimously. There being no further business before the board, the chair called for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Gray motioned to adjourn, which TIrs. Gress seconded and was approved unanimously. The chair declared the meeting adjourned. 11:30 PM. W. trege Mc . 6 * a. — Chairman • antuv r _ _______ _______ _______I it I 1 il 1, 2 FRED L. AHERN, INC. 14500 Beach Boulevard P.O. Box 50099 Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (904) 246-4881 TGS/mj s 16 November, 1982 Planning Board of the City of Atlantic Beach City Hall Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Ladies and Gentlemen: Please let this letter serve as notice of our request to withdraw our previous proposal of September 29, 1982. The request, as mentioned, was a "Change of Zoning Request" for an 8 acre parcel of land lying West of Beaches Aquatic Drive, North of Atlantic Blvd. , and South of Saratoga Circle South. The property owner being Bessie Carr. It is our intention to withdraw this proposal at this time. We are in hopes of submitting a significantly different proposal at a later date. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, N.. :`,-_— Timothy G. Shea President CENTURY 21 Fred L. Ahern, Inc. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated