05-08-90 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 8, 1990
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Ruth Gregg
John Bass
Don Wolfson
Kathy Russell
ABSENT Sam Howie
Louis MacDonell
AND Alan Jensen, City Attorney
Kim Leinbach, City Manager
Rene' Angers, Community Development Coodinator
Brenda Dockery, Recording Secretary
AHD William Ebert
Wesley Bunce
Ted and Mary Wilson
Vincent Akra
Mike Mellenson
Timothy Seda
Mr. McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:02 p. m. and asked
for comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of
April 24, 1990. There being none, Mr. Wolfson motioned that they
be approved as presented. Mrs. Gregg seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS BY
WILLIAM EBERT. LOT 6i, UNIT I, OCEAHWALK. 2303 FIDDLERS
LANE.
Mr. William Ebert was present to request a variance to allow an
18" to 30" wall to exist around his swimming pool where 48 inches
is required.
Mrs. Russell stated that similar subdivisions also require 48
inches as the minimum fence or wall requirement around swimming
pools. Several other board members expressed concern over the
possibility of children drowning.
Mr. Ebert found it to be a hardship, both financially and
esthetically, to bring the wall into compliance. Ebert also
stated other homes in Oceanwalk had not complied with the ordinance.
After further discussion Mr. Wolfson motioned to deny the request
for a variance to the fence height requirements and asked that
Mr. Ebert bring the existing situation to code per Chapter 24-164
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach. Mrs.
Gregg seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The
board also requested that the code enforcement officer
investigate other similar situations throughout the city.
B. APPLICATION FOR REAR YARD VARIANCE BY WESLEY BUNCE. LOT 95
SALTAIR III.
Mr. Bunce was present to request a variance to allow partial use
of setback at rear of property in order to have adequate building
space.
Mr. Bunce also submitted a petition from immediate neighbors
supporting the proposed plan.
Mr. Wolfson suggested to reduce rear setback to five feet in
compliance everywhere else in order to save a two hundred year
old Magnolia tree. Mr. McCaulie agreed that it was a good idea to
save the tree. Mr. Bunce agreed he wanted to save the tree and
the plans that were shown to the board were the plans he was
going to use.
MacDonell moved to approve motion as presented. Mrs. Russell
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
C. APPLICATION FOR SIDE AND REAR YARD VARIANCE BY TED AND MARY
WILSON. LOT 32 UNIT III OCEANWALK.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were present to request a variance to allow a
7'6" sideline setback along the north and east lot lines and a
20' setback on the northeast lot line of the property.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson want to re-interpret boundaries of the lot so
that the rear of the house faces the lake, where one similarly
exists catty-corner to them.
Interpreting the rear as 150' will preserve many trees and
upgrade the value of the lot.
Mr. Wolfson moved to approve the motion as presented. Mr.
McCaulie seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
D. APPLICATION FOR USE BY EXCEPTION BY VINCENT AKRA. 1221-1261
MAYPORT ROAD.
Mr. Akra was present to request a "use by exception" for proposed
restaurant used primarily for takeout and delivery.
After discussion, Mrs. Gregg stated the restaurant would be
convenient and an asset to zone CL.
Mr. MacDonell claimed zone CL is the right to approve
selectively. Mr. Wolfson stated parking was in compliance with
the code of ordinances with seven spaces extra in the front.
Mr. MacDonell moved to recommend an approval. Mr. McCaulie
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
E. APPLICATION FOR "USE BY EXCEPTION" BY TIMOTHY SEDA. LOTS
817, 818, 819, AND 842 SALTAIR SECTION III. 461 ATLANTIC
BOULEVARD.
Mr. Seda was present to request a "use by exception" for
proposed lounge in zone CG.
The lounge will serve hors d'oeuvres and liquor by a 4COP liquor
license obtained in purchase agreement. The operating hours would
be five o'clock p. m. to two o'clock a. m. serving forty to fifty
patrons.
The location is 1500 feet within the Community Presbyterian
Church and 1500 feet within another liquor establishment.
After discussion, Mr. Wolfson moved to deny recommendation.
Mrs. Russell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Election of Chairman to fill expired term of Chairman
McCaulie.
Upon nomination by Mr. Wolfson, Gregg McCaulie was
unanimously elected for another term.
2. Mrs. Russell questioned the proposed plan for "The Shoppes
of North Shore" and whether the original plan had been
reconsidered.
3. Mrs. Gregg questioned the scheduling of the next Community
Development Board meeting due to the conflict with the Duval
County Elections. Mrs. Angers stated the next meeting would
be held June 19, 1990.
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W. Gregg McCaulie Chairman