07-21-98 v MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
July 21, 1998
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Pat Pillmore
Buzzy Grunthal
AND : George Worley, II, CD Director
Alan Jensen, Esquire
Pat Harris
ABSENT : Sharette Simpkins
Dezmond Waters
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes from the meeting of April 21, 1998. On motion made and seconded the minutes
were approved. The Chairman called for approval of the minutes from the special meeting
of May 5, 1998 and on motion made and seconded they were approved. The Chairman
called for approval of the minutes from the meeting of June 16, 1998 and on motion made
and seconded they were approved.
I. Application for Variance filed by Inez Thomas to construct a screened porch to
an existing nonconforming residence located at 780 Amberjack Lane.
Ms. Brown introduced herself to the board and explained that she desired to
construct a screened porch addition on the southwest side of her residence. The house
was originally built at an angle on the lot and only 12 feet from the rear lot line where
twenty feet is now required. She stated that the construction would not encroach any
further to the rear lot line than the existing building.
After discussion, Mrs. Pillmore moved to approve the request and Mrs. Walker
seconded the motion.
Mr. Frohwein reviewed with the applicant the six conditions under Section 24-
49(1)(b) of the Code of Ordinances that must exist for the board to grant a variance. He
stated that there were other options available to her which would allow construction and
maintain the 15 foot side yard setback and the 20 foot rear yard setback.
After discussion, Mrs. Pillmore withdrew her motion and Mrs. Walker withdrew her
second. Mrs. Pillmore moved to grant the variance provided it does not encroach any
further than the existing structure which is 12 feet. Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion
which failed by a vote of3 - 2.
After discussion and with the applicant's consent, the board accepted an
amendment to the application for the addition.
Mr. Frohwein moved to grant a variance to construct a screened porch addition to
a nonconforming structure that will not encroach upon any of the required setbacks. Mr.
Grunthal seconded the motion and the amended variance request was approved by a
unanimous vote.
II. Application for Variance filed by Robert Boeneke to construct an addition that
will encroach the rear yard setback at property located at 2338 Oceanwalk Drive West.
Mr. Boeneke introduced himself to the board and explained that he desired to
construct a screened enclosure over an existing concrete patio. He stated that the original
owner attempted to save a large oak tree in the front yard moving the structure back 10
feet leaving a small rear yard. He stated that a hardship was created by the previous
owner in attempting to save the tree and that they were denied the same use of their
property as is enjoyed by other properties in the neighborhood. He presented photographs
as well as a letter signed by the neighbors consenting to the construction.
Mr. Frohwein stated that any hardships associated with the granting of a variance
did not include financial situations, insect problems or the saving of trees but strictly with
the land.
After discussion, Mrs. Walker moved to deny the variance and Mrs. Pillmore
seconded the motion.
After further discussion regarding alternative construction plans, the applicant
requested that their application be deferred until the next meeting.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was adjourned.
SIGNED :--40
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