08-15-95 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH , FLORIDA
AUGUST 15 , 1995
7 : 00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT Robert Frohwein
Pat Pillmore
Mary Walker
Sharette Simpkins
Scott Fletcher
AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney
George Worley, II , CD Director
Pat Harris , Recording Secretary
ABSENT Mark McGowan
Don Wolfson
Acting chairman, Robert Frohwein, called the meeting to order
and asked for approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 18 ,
1995 . Upon motion duly made and seconded the minutes were
approved.
NEW BUSINESS
I . Application for Variance filed by Haftco, Inc. on behalf of
Jennifer Chalot to construct an addition that will encroach the
front yard setback of property located at 322 Magnolia Street .
Bill Haft introduced himself to the board and stated the applicant
contracted him to build a 10-foot by 14-foot bedroom addition on
the first floor of her residence for use by her mother. He stated
the addition would encroach 4-feet into the front yard setback
line . He stated that the problem with constructing the addition
in the rear was an existing second floor screened porch.
Bruce Robbins , Mrs . Chalot ' s next door neighbor , introduced himself
to the board, and expressed his approval of the proposed addition.
Mrs . Chalot introduced herself to the board and presented pictures
of the front and rear of the residence. She stated she originally
desired to build the addition below the rear porch but was informed
by two contractors that the idea was impractical .
After discussion, Mrs . Walker moved to deny the variance . Mrs .
Pillmore seconded the motion and the variance was unanimously
denied.
II . Application for Variance filed by Cynthia Corey to construct
a storage building that will encroach the side yard setback of
property located at 394 8th Street .
Mrs . Corey introduced herself to the board and explained that she
desired to build an storage shed on the west side of her property
with an attached car overhang . She stated that the storage
building would have a loft for additional storage and that the car
overhang would allow them to move their cars off the street .
She stated that hardships exist due to considerable time and
expense being incurred for the architectural drawings and also the
unusual shape of the lot .
After discussion, Mrs . Walker moved to deny the application. Mrs .
Pillmore seconded the motion and the variance was denied by a vote
of 3 - 2 .
III . Application for Use-by-Exception to seating capacity
limitation filed by 363 Associates Ltd. , for property located at
363 Atlantic Boulevard.
Ted Johnson introduced himself to the board and explained that the
applicant desired to operate a restaurant in the location of the
former North Shore Grille and obtain a liquor license which applies
to only a restaurant business which requires a minimum of 150
seats . He stated that the previous restaurant turned into more of
a nightclub than a restaurant and an increase in occupancy occurred
but not an increase in seating capacity. He said the objective
was to maximize the food service capability in the space, and that
the porch area would be completely enclosed.
Mr . Worley stated that a use-by-exception was previously granted
to the required number of parking spaces and a variance as to
setback requirements .
After discussion, Mrs . Pillmore moved to recommend to the City
Commission that the use-by-exception be granted subject to approved
calculations from the Building and Fire Departments . Mrs . Walker
seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously passed.
IV . Request for subdivision plat filed by William Morgan
Architects on behalf of Donner Community Development Corporation.
William Morgan introduced himself and explained that Donner
Community Development purchased several tracts of land in the
Donner Subdivision with the intent of constructing single family
residences for sale to low to moderate income level families . He
stated that a homeowners ' association will be established and
covenants and restrictions adopted. He answered questions
regarding setbacks , parking and height requirements .
After discussion, Mrs . Pillmore moved to recommend to the City
Commission that the subdivision plat be approved subject to the
approval and review of the preliminary and final plats by the City
Commission. Mrs . Walker seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Scott Fletcher advised the board he had sold his home in Atlantic
Beach and would no longer be qualified to serve as a member .
The board decided to hold the next workshop meeting on September
12 , 1995 at 7 :00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the board eft motion
Wig made and it was adjourned.
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