10-21-97 v MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
October 21, 1997
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Pat Pillmore
Mark McGowan
AND : Alan Jensen, Esquire
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT : Don Wolfson
Buzzy Grunthal
Sharette Simpkins
George Worley, Director
Vice Chairman Robert Frohwein called the meeting to order and asked for approval
of the special meeting of September 23, 1997 meeting. Mr. Frohwein requested that the
minutes be corrected to replace the word "completed" with "commenced" in the fourth
paragraph of the minutes.
I. Application for Variance filed by Paul and Lori Lucey to construct an addition
to an existing nonconforming residence at property located at 326 Ocean Boulevard.
Mr. Lucey introduced himself and explained that he and his wife desired to build an
addition on the north side of the residence. He stated that the house was constructed prior
to the current zoning setback requirements and the proposed construction will not
encroach into any required setback.
Paul Stenson introduced himself as contractor for the applicants told the board that
a large section of concrete slab would be removed during the proposed construction.
After discussion, Mr. McGowan moved to grant the variance provided the
construction is commenced within six months. Ms. Pillmore seconded the motion and the
variance was unanimously granted.
II. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Russell and Lydia Rhodes to operate
a contractor's office with no outside storage at property located at 1079 Atlantic Boulevard.
Mr. Rhodes introduced himself and explained that he recently purchased the
building and desired to operate his contractors office in unit number 6.
After discussion, Mr. McGowan moved to recommend approval of the use-by-
exception be granted solely to the applicant and that there be no overnight parking or
storage of commercial vehicles. Ms. Pillmore seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Ill. Application for Variance filed by Robert Hunter to construct an addition to an
existing nonconforming residence at property located at 1030 Beach Avenue.
Mr. Hunter introduced himself to the board and explained that the house was
constructed in 1932 and encroaches the south side yard setback. He stated that he
desired to construct a garage addition on the front of the house which would not encroach
the required front yard setback of 20 feet.
Mrs. Walker expressed her concern with construction on existing nonconforming
structures and the board's authority in approving variances for additional construction.
After discussion, Mr. McGowan moved to grant the variance provided the
construction be commenced within six months. Mrs. Pillmore seconded the motion and the
variance was unanimously granted.
IV. Application for Variance filed by Nicole F. Howard to construct a patio
addition which will encroach the rear setback at property located at 559 East Coast Drive.
Mrs. Howard introduced herself and presegted pictures of her rear yard and the
location of two large camphor trees and existing deck. She explained that she desired to
construct an addition onto the rear of the home over an existing slab. She stated that the
construction would encroach four feet into the required twenty foot rear yard setback She
stated that reviewing minutes from prior meetings of the board, a similar variance was
granted July 20, 1993 to accommodate additional family members and she felt that
additional family members may be interpreted to include her unborn child.
The chairman explained to the applicant the definition of "hardship" as it applies to
the zoning code and the explained to her specific guidelines the board has to follow in
hearing variance requests.
After discussion, the applicant offered to amend her application by reducing.the
setback by two feet.
Mr. Frohwein brought to the attention of the applicant that an addition overhang or
eave could extend up to 40% into a required setback.
After further discussion regarding alternatives to the proposed construction, the
applicant requested that her application be deferred until the next regularly scheduled
meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
The board briefly discussed the Core City Infrastructure Improvements.
Mrs. Walker requested that a discussion item be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting regarding variance requests for improvements to existing nonconforming
buildings.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was adjourned.
SLGA1 ED CtNIA,Oc0 1YC
ATTES fJ 0 J