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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
April 18, 1989
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Gregg W. McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonnell, Vice-Chairman
Ruth Gregg
John Bass
Samuel T. Howie
Kathleen Russell
Don Wolfson
AND: William Gulliford, Mayor of Atlantic Beach
Richard C. Fellows, City Manager
Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
Brenda Dockery
AND: Mark Kredell
Paul Eakin
Chairman McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. The
Chairman asked for comments or corrections to the minutes of the
meeting of March 21, 1989. There being none, Mrs. Gregg
motioned that they be approved as presented. Mr. Wolfson
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR REAR YARD VARIANCE BY MARK KREDELL; PART OF
GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 2-SOUTH. A 50'x 50' PARCEL
ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 18TH STREET AND BEACH AVENUE.
Paul Eakin, attorney for Mr. Kredell, presented the board with
several letters from residents supporting the variance and a map
which highlighted similar variances that had been granted. Mr.
Kredell stated that he proposed construction of a two bedroom
garage apartment; that one garage space would be for the rental
unit and the other spaces would be used by the oceanfront
residents. Several members of the board expressed concern for
the limited parking spaces provided for the rental unit. It was
clarified that the zoning code requires a minimum of two spaces
for each residential unit.
Discussion ensued regarding the intended use of "Garage Approach
Road" ( Beach Avenue), whether the vacant land to the west was
intended to be used exclusively for parking for the oceanfront
homes.
Mr. Eakin questioned whether a hardship is a requirement in
granting variances. Mr. Wolfson replied by quoting Section
24-49 from the Code of Ordinances, "Powers and Duties of the
Community Development Board". Mr. Eakin defined the hardship as
a need for additional parking facilities for the oceanfront units
and that, without the variance, Mr. Kredell would be forced to
construct a ten foot wide building. He added that similar
variances have been granted in the area and that his client
should not be singled-out and deprived of his rights.
Several residents spoke against the variance, including Robert
and Linda Fagens, 1847 Ocean Grove Drive; Bob and Mary Anne
Frohwein, 1847 Ocean Grove Drive; Ken O'Rourke, 1843 Ocean Grove
Drive; and Desmond Waters, 1835 Seminole Road. Residents feared
impairment of sunlight and air circulation, an increase in
traffic and a change in the quality of life should the variance
be granted.
After lengthy discussion, the Chairman asked for a motion. Mr.
Howie motioned to deny the application for variance. Mr. Wolfson
seconded the motion.
Mr. Wolfson then gave a lengthy history of the area, with
particular reference to the original deed restrictions. He
suggested that the Board may have made an error when granting
similar variances; that the Board may have granted privileges
they did not have authority to grant. He stated that "Garage
Approach" was uniquely designed for additional parking facilities
and not for living spaces.
Mr. Kredell stated that the Board had granted variances to
similar lots to make them buildable and that he should be given
the same consideration. Mr. MacDonell agreed, adding that he
felt the application met the `findings of fact' requirements.
After further discussion the Chairman called for the vote. The
motion to deny the application for variance carried with a five
to two vote. Members McCaulie and MacDonell voted NO.
B. APPLICATION FOR SIDE AHD REAR YARD VARIANCE BY MR. JIM
NOVEMBER: LOT 4, REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 31 ATLANTIC
BEACH SUBDIVISION.
Application was withdrawn by applicant prior to the meeting. No
action taken.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. RECOMMENDATION FOR AMENDMENT TO PUD ORDINANCE
Chairman Mc Caulie opened the floor for comments and questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the establishment of an architectural
review committee and the similarities to the existing PUD
ordinance. There being no objections to the amendment, Mr.
MacDonell motioned to endorse the amendment. Mrs. Gregg seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. DISCUSSION - PREVIOUS ACTION; REZONING LOTS 41-60, NORTH
ATLANTIC BEACH UNIT II
Mr. Wolfson stated that he had requested that the item be brought
back to the Board for further study. He felt the Board's actions
constitited spot zoning, that the majority of the property
already conforms to RG1 zoning. The Chairman stated the Board
had already made their recommendations and felt it should not be
brought back unless referred by the City Commission. No action
was taken.
There being no further discussion Mrs. Gregg moved to adjourn.
Mrs. Russell seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
9:23 p. m. by unanimous decision.
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