09-18-96 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
September 18, 1996
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Sharette Simpkins
Buzzy Grunthal
AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney
George Worley, II, CD Director
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT Pat Pillmore
Mark McGowan
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes from the meeting of August 20, 1996. Upon motion made and seconded the
minutes were approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Application for Variance filed by Preston and Susan Jackson to construct a new
home that will encroach setback requirements at property known as Lot 21, Tiffany by
the Sea.
Architect Jim McCue, representing Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, introduced himself to
the board and apologized for missing last months meeting. He explained that the
applicants are requesting a variance for a 1-foot side yard, 2-foot rear yard and 2-foot
front yard setback. He presented a design of the proposed construction to the board.
After discussion and with no apparent hardship being found by the board, Mr.
Frohwein moved to deny the variance. Mr. Grunthal seconded the motion and the
variance request was unanimously denied.
II. Application for Variance filed by Steve W. Rausch to construct a screened porch
that will encroach the rear setback line of property known as Lot 307, Saltair Section 3.
Mr. Rausch introduced himself to the board and explained that he is currently
building a home on the property and stated he desired to add a screened room addition
that will encroach 10 feet into the rear yard setback.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to deny the variance. Mrs. Walker
seconded the motion and the variance was denied by a unanimous vote.
III. Request to Amend the Comprehensive Plan submitted by Marcus Prom.
Attorney Mark Pennington, representing the applicant, introduced himself to the
board and stated that his client desired to change the designation of property from
Residential High Density to Commercial to allow for commercial construction. He
presented a site plan from the Future Land Use Map showing the location of the
property as well as surrounding properties and their zoning designations.
He stated that Mr. Prom proposes to landscape property along Cornell Lane and
dedicate it to such use preserving the buffer zone intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
After discussion, Mr. Grunthal moved to recommend to the City Commission that
the request as presented be denied. Mrs. Walker seconded the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend to the City Commission
that the land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan remain unchanged. Mrs.
Walker seconded the motion.
After discussion by the board the motion was passed by a vote of 4 - 1 with Mrs.
Simpkins voting nay..
IV. DISCUSSION ITEM
The board discussed the operation of motorized vehicles (jet skis) in close
proximity to the beach.
Mr. Jensen pointed out that City of Atlantic Beach Ordinance Chapter 5, Section
5-7 addresses the unlawful operation of any motorized boat or other motorized
apparatus within 200 feet of the beach.
The board decided to request the Public Safety Director pursue enforcement of
the ordinance.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion duly made
the meeting was adjourned.
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