12-15-87 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
December 15, 1987
CITY HALL
7:00 P. M.
PRESENT: Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Samuel T. Howie
Donald Tappin
Ruth Gregg
Frank Delaney
AND: Claude L. Mullis, City Attorney
Richard C. Fellows, City Manager
Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
AND: Gerard Vermey
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson
Robert Dawkins
Mable D. Bass
ABSENT: W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
John Bass
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Vice Chairman
MacDonell. He asked for comments on the minutes of the meeting
of November 17, 1987. There being none, Mr. Tappin motioned that
they be approved as presented. Mr. Delaney seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for Side Yard Variance; 1875 Beach Avenue, Lot
41, North Atlantic Beach Unit II by Dr. and Mrs. Don Smith
Gerard Vermey, 65 Shell Street, Atlantic Beach, stated that he
was the Smith's architect. He stated that he had designed a 1365
square foot addition to the front of the Smith 's house that
extends the existing exterior walls. He added that the addition
will not encroach any further than the current structure. He
stated that the zoning requires 15' total side yards and that
they were proposing total side yards of 11 ' (5' on the north and
6' on the south) . The south yard is adjacent to a public beach
access.
The following people expressed their approval of the variance:
Mark Kredell-1851 Beach Avenue, Lisa Pelkey-1887 Beach Avenue;
Steve Landon-1785 Beach Avenue. No one spoke in opposition.
Vice Chairman MacDonell closed the public hearing and addressed
the findings of fact. After discussion Mr. Howie motioned to
approve the application. Mrs. Gregg seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
B. Application for Rear Yard Variance; Lot 19, Beachside
Subdivision by G. Guy and Carol A. Johnson
Mr. Johnson, 417 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, stated that
their house had been specifically designed to fit on this lot in
accordance with the City of Jacksonville's specifications; 10'
rear yard. He stated that they had spent a considerable amount
in architectural and design fees. Mr. Johnson stated that their
lot is adjacent to undeveloped lots and that the Beachside
developers had no objection to the variance. He added that a
similar variance had been issued to Sandy Seminak who was in the
same predicament.
The Board addressed the findings of fact. The Vice Chairman
felt that the Johnson's were victims of hardship by virtue of
the change in the rear yard provision and having proceeded based
on the contracts and agreements previously given them. Ruth
Gregg motioned to approve the application. Mr. Tappin seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
C. Application for a Home Occupation by Exception; 1451 Beach
Avenue, Lot 8, Block 61, Atlantic Beach Subdivision A, by
Thomas J. Aycock
Robert Dawkins, stated that he was representing Mr. Aycock as his
attorney. He stated that Mr. Aycock is presently using a bedroom
as his office but to keep his brokerage license valid he needs a
business office. He stated that the office would be for Mr.
Aycock 's own personal investments and that there will be no
employees or traffic.
Vice Chairman MacDonell suggested setting a one year time limit
on the exception. Mr. Howie didn't think Mr. Aycock should be
given relief from the expense other brokers endure.
Mr. Delaney motioned to recommend approval of the application
with the stipulation that there be no increase in traffic, and
that the exception be issued to Mr. Aycock exclusively. Vice
Chairman MacDonell asked Mr. Delaney to consider placing a time
limit on the exception. Mr. Delaney amended his motion to
include a one year time limit. Ruth Gregg seconded the motion
which carried four to one. Mr. Howie voted no.
D. Application for Home Occupation by Exception; 715 Redfin
Drive, Lot 3, Block 8, Royal Palms Unit II, by Mable D. Bass
Mrs. Bass stated that she planned to have a strictly mail-order
business in her home, that there would be no employees, no
telephone, and no customers at her home. She would work from a
desk in her den.
After a brief discussion Ruth Gregg motioned to recommend
approval of the application. Mr. Delaney seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
Miscellaneous Business
A. The Board reviewed a request by Herbert B. Moller, Jr. for a
one year extension on a rear yard variance granted him on April
21, 1987. After discussion Mr. Howie motioned to grant Mr.
Moller a one year extension. Mr. Delaney seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
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There being no further business before the Board Vice Chairman
MacDonell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p. m.
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman