12-15-98 v MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
December 15, 1998
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Pat Pillmore
Sharette Simpkins
Dezmond Waters
AND : Alan Jensen, Esquire
George Worley, Director
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT Mary Walker
Buzzy Grunthal
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes of the special meeting on November 17, 1998. On motion made and seconded
the minutes were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
I. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Robert T. Wildharber to
operate a used car dealership with engine overhaul, air-conditioning service and
other minor repair at property located at 1985-1 Mayport Road.
Mr. Wildharber introduced himself to the board and stated that he desired to lease
space from an existing business to operate an automotive repair shop as well as used
vehicles.
Pursuant to the board's request the applicant presented a new site plan designating
the number of required parking spaces.
After discussion, Mr.Frohwein moved to recommend approval of the use-by-
exception to the City Commission subject to the following conditions:
1. That ingress and egress be limited to Church Road;
2. That seven onsite parking spaces be clearly designated;
3. That the applicant be permitted not to have more than five used vehicles for
sale at any one time;
4. That the vehicle repair business not operate between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
5. The use by exception be granted to the applicant only at this location only.
Mr. Waters seconded the motion and after further discussion, the board voted unanimously
to recommend approval of the use by exception to the City Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Application for Variance filed by Paul B. Parsons to construct an
addition to an existing nonconforming residence located at 1970 Mipaula Court.
Mr. Parsons introduced himself and his wife Tracy and explained that they desired
to construct an addition to the front of his residence and enclose an existing porch at the
rear of the residence. He presented to the board a copy of his plans for the proposed
construction.
After discussion, Mrs. Pillmore moved to approve the variance and Ms. Simpkins
seconded the motion.
The Chairman read the questions listed in the code of ordinances pertaining to the
granting of variances and asked the applicant to review them before action of the board.
He explained to the applicant the definition of the term hardship.
Upon request by the board, Mr. Worley retrieved the building file which revealed
that a building permit was issued in 1986 to construct the screened porch. He stated no
variance was granted for the construction. The drawing originally submitted indicated a
20-foot rear yard setback.
After further discussion and on a roll call vote, the board granted the variance by
a vote of 5 - 1 with Mr. Frohwein dissenting.
II. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by William E. Lieder to operate
a pet grooming business at property located at 1079 Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 7. .
Mr. Worley stated that the zoning classification for this application is 24-111 .
Mr. Lieder introduced himself and Julie Tome to the board and explained that he
desired to operate a pet grooming business.
After discussion, Mr. Waters moved to recommend approval of the use-by-exception
to the applicant only and for this location only. Mr. Frohwein seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
The board requested staff to schedule a discussion item on the agenda for the next
regularly scheduled meeting to proceed with the review of the general code of ordinances.
Regarding the upcoming special meeting regarding lot coverage, the board
requested staff furnish copies of the proposed definitions of impervious surface as well
as examples of lot coverages using setbacks only and a map showing areas with retention
ponds or drainage designs.
The board also requested that staff invite the members of the Stormwater Review
Committee to attend the special meeting and again request that a member of the St. Johns
River Water Management attend.
The Chairman informed the board that Mr. Frohwein had been appointed for
another term on the board.
Staff was directed to place on the agenda for the next meeting election of officers
for the next term
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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