01-16-90 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 16, 1990
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Louis B. MacDonell, Vice-Chairman
Ruth Gregg
John Bass
Samuel T. Howie
Kathleen Russell
Don Wolfson
AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Rene' Angers, Community Development Coordinator
Brenda Dockery, Recording Secretary
AND Nemecio Batoon
Mrs. Diep Nguyen
Phil Tharton
Richard and Laura Johnson
Dan Hayti
Desmond Waters
Chairman McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:02 p. m. He
asked for comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting
of December 19, 1989. Mr. Wolfson noted that Mr. Howie's name was
not included in those absent. Mrs. Russell mentioned she would
like to review the tape and make a specific note of why Mr.
Batts' variance was granted. Mrs. Gregg motioned to approve the
minutes as presented subject to the changes mentioned. Mr.
MacDonell seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
R R R
OLD BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SIDE YARD VARIANCE BY NEMECIO BATOON. LOT
20, BLOCK 11, ROYAL PALMS REPLAT 2A. 451 WHITING LANE.
Mr. Nemecio Batoon requested permission to allow an existing
carport to remain within 3' -O" of the side property line. Mrs.
Russell questioned the certification and the liability of the
contractor, Southern Windows. Mr. MacDonell stated that Mr.
Batoon, who is not proficient in the English language and relied
on the contractor for guidance.
Mr. Wolfson failed to see the hardship necessary in granting such
a variance. He considered the carport to be overly wide, in
violation of the setbacks and not permitted before construction.
Desomond Waters suggested that the carport be grandfathered in
for the life of the residency and that it be torn down when the
house is sold. After further discussion Mr. Wolfson motioned to
deny the after the fact variance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Russell and carried by a 4 to 3 vote. Mr. MacDonell,
Mrs. CSregg and Mr. Bass voted nay.
B. APPLICATION FOR SIDE YARD VARIANCE BY DIEP NGUYEN. LOT 19,
BLOCK 12. ROYAL PALMS REPLAT 2A. 457 MAKO DRIVE
Mrs. Diep Nguyen was present with her sponsor Mr. Phil Tharton of
Neptune Beach. Mr. Tharton spoke for Mrs. Ngyun because she
does not speak English. Mr. Tharton explained that three years
ago the Nguyens re-roofed the residence and added the carport
with the understanding that the contractor would follow the
proper procedures. She did not recall the name of the
contractor.
Mr. Wolfson requested that the Nguyens re-appear before the board
with a copy of the canceled check or perhaps a business card from
the contractor. The board requested a copy of the permit issued
in 1987 to enclose the original carport.
Mr. Wolfson motioned to defer the request until the next meeting.
Mr. Howie seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
HEW BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SEPTIC TANK VARIANCE BY RICHARD AND LAURA
JOHNSON. BLOCK 129, SECTION H. 605 STOCK STREET.
Mr. Johnson requested permission to place a septic tank on his
property in Section H since water and sewer services would not
be available for 10 to 11 months.
Mr. MacDonell motioned to recommend approval of the septic tank
variance contingent upon the removal of the tank when services
become available. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Gregg and
carried unanimously.
B. APPLICATION FOR REPLAT BY DAN MAYTI. BLOCK 214, SECTION H.
Dan Hayti of 1108 Third Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, Florida
requested permission to replat Block 214, Section H to construct
single family homes consistent with the existing density.
The Board questioned the "Government Meander Line" shown on the
survey and asked the City attorney to investigate and report
back.
Mr. Wolfson motion to defer until the board had the appropriate
information and a legal opinion from Mr. Jensen. The motion was
seconded by Chairman McCaulie and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Rene' Angers requested that Mr. Salfer of 366 Royal Palm
Drive be removed from the Royal Palm carport survey. She felt
evidence had been found which indicated the carport may have been
properly permitted.
After further discussion, Chairman McCaulie sugessted that the
board rely on Mrs. Angers' good judgement and remove the address
from the survey.
2. Mr. Howie questioned whether it is within the scope of the
Community Development Board to make recommendations to the Police
Department to establish a burglary division. The Board referred
him to the City Commission and the Chief of Police.
There being no further business before the board Mr. MacDonell
motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p. m. Mr. Howie seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
OF OF II- it it
W. g McCaulie Chairman