01-20-98 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
January 20, 1998
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Pat Pillmore
Buzzy Grunthal
Dezmond Waters
AND • George Worley, II, CD Director
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT Sharette Simpkins
Alan Jensen
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes from the meeting of December 16, 1997. Upon motion made and seconded the
minutes were approved.
The Chairman recognized and welcomed the newly appointed member Dezmond
Waters.
I. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Finis and Nicole Bennett to
operate a retail flower shop at property zoned RG2 and located at 100 Seminole Road.
Mr. Bennett introduced himself to the board. He explained that he and his wife
own and reside at the subject property and desire to operate a retail flower shop out of
a portion of the residence. He explained that he had reduced the size of the proposed
addition considerably after his application was submitted. He stated that by reducing
the size of the construction it would save several large trees and reduce parking
requirements. He explained that the property is adjacent to several commercial
businesses and that traffic from delivery trucks was extensive.
Nicole Bennett introduced herself to the board and stated that traffic at the
property would be very limited in comparison with the activity presently in the
neighborhood.
Sarah Bennett introduced herself and stated that she is the mother of the
applicant and would appreciate any consideration the board could offer.
Mr. Gerald Kaufman introduced himself and stated that he is the owner of the
adjacent residential lots and voiced his objection to the application. He stated that the
applicants previously applied to the City Commission and were denied.
Mr. Worley explained to the board that the applicant had previously been denied
a rezoning of the property and this was not the same request.
Mr. Grunthal pointed out to the applicant that the use by exception requested is
not a permitted use by exception in the code of ordinances or in a home occupation.
The Chairman explained to the applicant that the code is very specific as to what
is allowed as a home occupation and the law was very explicit as to what the board can
approve. He further explained to the applicant that the board members are volunteers
and did their best to serve the well being of the community.
After discussion, Mr. Grunthal moved to recommend denial of the request to the
City Commission and Mr. Waters seconded the motion.
After further discussion, the board voted unanimously to recommend denial of the
application with the suggestion that the application fee be refunded to the applicant.
II. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Watch Care, Inc. to operate an
assisted living facility with 24-hour residential care for elderly persons at property located
at 100 West 1st Street.
Jamie Glavich, agent for Watch Care, Incorporated, introduced herself to the
board and explained that the applicants own and operate an existing day care facility at
the location permitted by exception in 1992. She explained that the applicant desires
to expand the use previously granted to include an assisted living facility with 24-hour
care for Alzheimer patients. She stated that the facility would remain small with no
more than 14 residents.
Ms. Glavich explained that there is room to accommodate the required 21
additional parking spaces on the property but indicated that marking the spaces with
stripes would take away from the residential environment they desired to create. She
also indicated that they would like to reduce the number of required parking spaces.
The board pointed out that the applicant would be required to meet all
requirements regarding parking and landscape unless separate variances were granted
regarding those issues.
After discussion, Mr. Waters moved to recommend the approval of the application
with the provision that there be no more than 14 residents and Mrs. Walker seconded
the motion. The board requested that the applicant attach a site plan to the application
to complete the records for the City. On vote the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Worley informed the board that a variance was granted to construct an
addition to an existing nonconforming residence at a past meeting and subsequent review
of the matter revealed that improper permitting procedures had occurred. He stated that
the matter has been referred to the building official and that no new building permit will
be issued until the matter is resolved.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The board unanimously reelected Don Wolfson as Chairman and Robert
Frohwein as Vice Chairman.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion duly made
the meeting was adjourned.
SIGNED: Lc,O,r0
ATTEST