06-21-88 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
June 21, 1988
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Samuel T. Howie
Ruth Gregg
Donald Tappin
Kathleen Russell
John Bass
AND: Richard Fellows, City Manager
Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney
AND: Laura Bair
Herbert B. Moller, Jr.
William Blake
Matthew J. Smith
George Bull, Sr.
I. B. Whitaker
William J. Collins
ABSENT: Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
Mr. McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p. m. He asked if
there were any comments or corrections to be made to the minutes
of the meeting of May 17, 1988. There being none, John Bass
motioned to approve the minutes. Donald Tappin seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SEPTIC TANK VARIANCE - LAURA BAIR; LOT 6,
BLOCK 211, SECTION H; 1223 GLADIOLA STREET
Ms. Bair stated that at the time she bought the property in 1987,
Marvin Fowler, the seller, informed her that there would be no
problem to obtain a septic tank permit.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to approve the application under the
condition that she connect to sewer when it becomes available.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Bass and carried unanimously.
B . APPLICATION FOR A REAL ESTATE BROKER OFFICE AS A HOME
OCCUPATION - HERBERT B. MOLLER, JR. ; LOT 49, UNIT 2, NORTH
ATLANTIC BEACH; 1911 BEACH AVENUE
Mr. Moller stated that no other employees or family members would
be involved in the business. He requested that the exception be
transferrable if he decides to sell his oceanfront home and build
on his vacant lot across the street.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to recommend approval of the application
issued to Mr. Moller personally. Mrs. Gregg seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
C. APPLICATION FOR A MOVIE PRODUCTION BUSINESS AS A HOME
OCCUPATION - WILLIAM BLAKE; LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 91, SECTION H;
230 BEGONIA STREET
Mr. Blake explained he will be receiving and making telephone
calls on his business phone in his home relating to a motion
picture production company. He will also perform minor post
production procedures in his home. The general market will be
home movies and professional training tapes.
Louis MacDonell recommended to approve the application with the
full understanding that there be no outside storage of either
production or construction materials. Chairman McCaulie seconded
the motion which carried unanimously
D. APPLICATION FOR A LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS A HOME
OCCUPATION - MATTHEW J. SMITH; LOT 11, BLOCK 6, ROYAL PALMS
UNIT 1 ; 705 SAILFISH DRIVE
Mr. Smith proposed to use the telephone and mail service at his
home in connection with his lawn maintenance service. There
would be no storage of equipment on the premises.
Ruth Gregg motioned to approve the application in Mr. Smith's
name only, subject to there being no outside storage of equipment
whatsoever. Donald Tappin seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
E. APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BEVUE LTD. ; PART OF GOVERNMENT
LOTS 7 AND 8, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST,
TOGETHER WITH A PART OF CLOSED SATURIBA DRIVE; SEVILLA
GARDENS; A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPEMENT
Mr. George Bull was present to represent Bevue Ltd. He addressed
the Board and gave a brief description of the project.
Walter P. Fay, President of Sevilla Condominium Association
expressed the association disapproval of shared recreational
facilities between Sevilla Condominium and Sevilla Gardens. He
stated that the recreational facilities, which are currently
restricted to adults would be opened up to allow admittance of
children under 16 years of age.
George Bull stated that Bevue Ltd. is the owner of the
recreational facilities and that Bevue Ltd. has provided Sevilla
Condominium with an easement for the use of the facilities. He
felt this was not a matter that concerned the Board.
After futher discussion Mr. MacDonell motioned to recommend
approval of the application subject to compliance of all
regulations set forth by the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Howie
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 to 2; Mr. McCaulie and
Mr. Tappin voted NO.
F. APPLICATION FOR REAR AND SIDE YARD VARIANCE - I. B. WHITAKER;
PART OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 17; 151 LEVY ROAD
Mr. Whitaker is seeking a variance of the zoning code to
construct an addition to his existing building. The present use
of the building is mainly government contracts for repairs to
submarines and ships. Mr. Whitaker has spoken with the rear
property owner John A. Donese about the variance and he has
given his written consent.
Ruth Gregg motioned to approve the application. Kathleen Russell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
G. APPLICATION FOR USE BY EXCEPTION FOR CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE
WITH GASOLINE SALES - WILLIAM COLLINS; PART OF
CASTRO-Y-FERRER GRANT, SECTION 38 TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH RANGE 29
EAST; 1211 MAYPORT ROAD
Mr. Collins stated that he has owned the property for two years
and now has a viable rental, Terry 's Country Store, and is
therefore willing to invest money to upgrade the property.
Donald Tappin motioned to recommend approval of the application.
Samuel T. Howie seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
John Bass abstained from voting.
MISCELLANEOUS
Donald Tappin motioned that the Zoning Department be requested to
review the applications and ensure that they comply with the
zoning regulations. Specifically the time element as prescribed
in the Zoning Regulation set forth by the City.
After a brief discussion Gregg McCaulie seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
There being no futher business to come before the Board, Chairman
McCaulie declared the meeting adjourned.
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