06-17-97 v MINUTES OF MEETING OF T1-IE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,FLORIDA
June IT, 1997
700 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Don Wolfson
Robert Frin
Mary Walker
Pat Pill-mare
Buzzy Grunthal
Sharette Simpkins
AND : George Worley, IF, CD Director
Alan Jensen, Esquire
Pat Harris
ABSENT : Mark McGowan
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval 4f the
amended minutes from the meeting of April 15, 1997 meeting. On motion made and
seconded they were approved. After noting a scriveners error in the minutes from the
meeting of May 20, 1997, the chairman_called for their approval. On motion duly made
and seconded the May 20, 1997 minutes were approved as corrected.
The chairman stated that he would be following a different format for this meeting
to help alleviate uncessary redundancy in the discussion process before and after motions
are made.
I. Application for Variance filed by Charles J. Cregar to allow an existing
nonconforming structure (storage shed) that encroaches the eetbaok requirements at
property located at 1496 Camelia Street.
Mrs. Brenda Cregar introduced herself to the board and explained that the storage
shed was constructed three years ago-and is used for her husbands Landscaping business
to store equipment She stated that there was no other place on the property to move the
structure as her husband had landscaped the rear yard and a storage shed would be a
detriment to the landscaping.
Chuck West introduced himself and stated that he is a neighbor of the applicant and
voiced his approval of the request He stated that Mr. Cregar landscapeti_the City right-of-
way in the area and has improved the landscaping of his own property and has been
recognized by the City of Atlantic Beach for his contribution to the community.
Proceeding with the new format, the chairman called for a motion to approve or
deny the request.
Mrs. Pillmore moved to deny the application. Mrs.Walker seconded the motion.
Mrs. Pillmore explained that she is a resident of the same neighborhood and her motion
to deny is based on the fact that the structure was constructed without fust obtaining a
permit-and the violation required the applicant to appear before the board for a variance
for noncompliance with City ordinance.
Mr. Frohwein stated that while he did not find thestructure offensive he did not feel
the board could legally grant the variance. He pointed out that the application indicated
2-1l2 foot clearance in lieu of a 5 foot requirement but because the property is a corner
tot, the north property tine has a 15 foot setback.
The applicant asked if the-application could be deferred to allow the applicants
additional time to rethink their request, however, the chairman explained that due to the
fact that the property is in violation of City ordinance that it would have to be brought into
compliance if the variance was not granted.
After further discussion, the board voted unanimously to deny the variance.
tL Repoitfrom aertais nonconforming-slructurm fences
or walls located in the City discussed at last I IRA}ll lb meeting.
As requested atthe last meeting, staff attempted to research the process by which
the commercial building at 89WestFourth was located so close to the rear lot lines. He
stated that City records do not exist regarding this address, specifically, no plans,
drawings, permits or correspondence were found. Mr. Worley notified theBuildingOfficial
and Code Enfutubent Department and requested a letter be written to the owner
requesting information concerning the property, specifically, a survey tostetermine when
the construction took place. Any information-reccivcd by staff will be forwarded to the
board.
Regarding the traffic flow_problems discussed at the May meeting, the chairman
asked that the matter be placed on the agenda for the July meeting as a discussion item.
The dismission was a result of an application filed by Clinton Burbridge, III for a six-foot
high fence on East Coast Drive which matter will also-be on the agenda for the July
meeting.
The Chairman asked that staff request the attendance of Chief Thompson or his
representative at the next meeting to participate in the discussion regarding traffic-flow.
Mr. Worley reported to the board that the City Commission will be hiring
professional services to rewrite the Code of Ordinances and will be working with the
Community Development Board specifically regarding the Zoning Code.
The Chairman stated that the Board is encouraged to submit to the City Manager
lists of any recommended capital improvements and requested that the this matter also be
included on the agenda for.the_July_meeting.
Mr. Worley stated that the issue of funding sources should be_foremost in the
boards thinking regarding recommendations for improvement.
There being no further business to come before-the-board-on-motion-made the
meeting was adjourned.
SIGNED 1 1 ON-6QC,
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