02-20-90 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 20, 1990
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice-Chairman
Ruth Gregg
John Bass
Samuel T. Howie
Don Wolfson
AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Rene' Angers, Community Development Coordinator
Brenda Dockery, Recording Secretary
AND Phil Tharton
Dan Hayti
George Bull Jr.
Les Brown
Charles Clark
Chairman McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:06 p. m. He
asked for comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting
of January 16, 1990. The Board clarified that Mrs. Russell had
not reviewed the tape from the January 16, 1990 meeting
concerning the issuance of the permit to Henry Batts. Chairman
McCaulie motioned to approve the minutes as presented. Mrs.
Gregg seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SIDE YARD VARIANCE BY DIEP NGUYEN. LOT 19,
BLOCK 12. ROYAL PALMS REPLAT 2A. 457 MAKO DRIVE.
Mr. and Mrs. Diep Nguyen were present with their sponsor Mr.
Phil Tharton of 1339 Indian Woods Drive, Neptune Beach. Mr.
Tharton stated that the Nguyens enclosed the original carport
with the benefit of a permit in July of 1987. Dan Worm's
services were contracted to repair the roof and add a concrete
slab. Mr. Mike Derozier enclosed the carport in September of
1988. Mr. Derozier is presently in prison and could not be
contacted.
Mr. Nguyen did not realize that by adding a roof to the existing
slab that he had violated the side yard setback. He relied on
the contractor to obtain the proper permits and to follow the
proper proceedures.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to grant an after the fact variance to
allow an open carport within 1 ' -O" of the side property line.
After further discussion Mr. Wolfson expressed concern over the
possible fire hazzard of a 1 ' -O" setback. Mr. Howie felt the
Board should give relief if at all possible since there were no
objections from the neighbors.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bass and carried by a four to two
vote. Mr. Wolfson and Mr. McCaulie voted nay.
B. APPLICATION FOR REPLAT BY DAN MAYTI, BLOCK 214, SECTION H.
The Board had previously asked the City Attorney to investigate
the "Goverment Meander Line" as shown on the survey. Mr. Jensen
reported that the line represented the approximate High water
line,
The Board briefly discussed access to the property which will be
provided by an alley.
After further discussion Mr. Howie motioned to recommend approval
as presented. Mr. MacDonell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENT TO USE BY EXCEPTION BY GEORGE BULL JR.
"THE SHOPPES OF NORTH SHORE"
Mr. Bull stated that financing was not available for the two
story office building which had been previously approved even
though they had already leased a large portion of the project.
The resaurant did not count as leasable space due to the 95X
failure rate of restaraunts. With the new one story plan the
parking situation would improve even though a great deal of it
would be at the rear of the building.
The Board agreed that the original plan was much better
aesthetically and in overall land coverage. Mr. Wolfson expressed
concern over the accessability to the restaurant during peak
tourist and shopping seasons. Mr. Bull stated, as before that
the shops would be closed at the restaurant's peak hours.
Chairman McCaulie questioned whether a better plan could be
to accomodate a one story building with the proper setbacks and
still have adequate accessability. Mr. Bull stated the property
was too expensive and his client was unable to afford any more
delays.
After further discussion, Mr. MacDonell motion to recommend
approval as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Howie.
By a roll call vote, the motion carried by a four to two vote.
Mr. Wolfson and Mr. McCaulie voted nay.
B. APPLICATION FOR FENCE HEIGHT VARIANCE BY FOWLER MANUFACTURING
95 LEVY ROAD.
Les Brown, plant manager for Fowler Manufacturing, was present
to request a 6' -O" chainlink fence in the front yard. The fence
would connect to an existing 6' -O" fence at the adjoining
property and would provide 24 hour protection for the company.
Mrs. Gregg motioned to approve the variance as presented. The
motion was seconded by Mr. MacDonell and carried unanimously.
C. DEVIATION FROM THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT "FLEET LANDING" BY THE HASKELL COMPANY.
Charles Clark from the Haskell Company requested permission to
relocate the maintenance building, clubhouse, tennis and
shuffleboard courts, and an electrical substation and add a
parking area for recreational vehicles. Mr. Clark stated that
relocation would provide for more peace and quiet for the
residents. There would not be changes or additions to the
property just a transfer of functions.
After further discussion, Mr. Howie motioned to recommend
approval of the deviation as presented. Mr. Bass seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF PERMITTED USES OF SUBSTANDARD
LOTS OF RECORD.
This item had been referred to counsel for clarification and will
be resubmitted by Mr. Jensen and no action was taken.
There being no further business before the board Mr. McCaulie
motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p. m. Mr. Bass seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
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