03-21-89 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
March 21, 1989
7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT: Gregg W. McCaulie, Chairman
John Bass
Ruth Gregg
Don Wolfson
AND: Richard C. Fellows, City Manager
Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
AND: Randall C. Berg
Steven Mabry
John Becker
George Bull, Jr.
James November
Paul Eakin
ABSENT: Louis B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Samuel T. Howie
Kathleen Russell
Chairman McCaulie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. He
welcomed the board's newest member Don Wolfson who was appointed
to fill Don Tappin's unexpired term. The Chairman asked for
comments or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of February
21, 1989. There being none, Mrs. Gregg motioned that they be
approved as presented. Mr. Bass seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR SIDE YARD VARIANCE BY RANDALL C. BERG; LOT 6,
BLOCK 25, ATLANTIC BEACH; 118 FOURTH STREET
Mr. Berg explained that he had applied for a building permit to
construct a shed in his side yard but the permit had been denied
because the zoning required a 5' side yard and he proposed only a
3' yard. He stated that his contractor was only available at
that particular time so he "took a chance and built it anyway",
applying for the variance after-the-fact. He added that by
placing the shed 3' rather than 5' from the property line he was
able to save a tree. Mr. Berg presented affidavits from his
neighbors which indicated their approval of the variance.
Mr. Wolfson pointed out that there were other areas on the lot
where the shed could have been placed. He felt this may not be a
hardship but rather an inconvenience to the owner. Chairman
McCaulie agreed but added it was constructed in good taste and
was in keeping with the neighborhood.
No one spoke against the application. Chairman McCaulie motioned
that the application for variance be granted. Mrs. Gregg
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
B. APPLICATION FOR REZONING FROM RG2 TO CG BY STEVEN MABRY; PART
OF GOVMT. LOT 3, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST;
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHURCH ROAD AND GEORGE STREET
Chairman McCaulie reminded the Board that at the last meeting
they had requested that the applicant circulate a petition
through the neighborhood to learn the feelings of the older
residents who felt uncomfortable attending the public hearing and
that he provide a more definitive plan of what he planned to
construct.
Mr. Mabry indicated that he had done neither due to a death in
his family. He had, however, spoken with the Chief of Police who
made the statement that the subject area is the number one drug
problem for the department and that construction of 24 additional
residential units would be a "nightmare" for the Police
Department.
Board members felt commercial development would not curtail the
drug usage in the area. The Chairman stated that the additional
information requested by the board had not been presented and
that he could see no point in rezoning at this time.
A motion to recommend approval of the application was made by Mr.
Bass and seconded by Mrs. Gregg. The motion did not carry; Bass
and Gregg voted AYE with McCaulie and Wolfson voting HAY.
C. APPLICATION FOR AUTOMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE BY EXCEPTION IN
A CG DISTRICT BY JOHN BECKER/SUNCOAST CLASSICS; LOT 7, BLOCK
38, SECTION H; 55 WEST NINTH STREET
Mr. Becker stated that he plans to purchase the subject property
and relocate his operation, which is currently at MILLS PLAZA,
1820 Mayport Road. He stated that the location is not conducive
to typical car lots, that he specialized in retailing Corvett Car
Kits and that he usually sells the cars at auction rather than on
site.
Mrs. Gregg questioned the use of fiberglass in repairing the
automobiles and mentioned that automobile mechanics tend to "work
all night on rush jobs". Mr. Becker replied that he wanted to be
able to repair and paint the cars as needed but that the primary
use would not be automobile repair. Other questions raised were
the number of cars the 50' lot could accomodate and proposed
signage. Mr. Becker explained that his immediate plans called
for a small window sign and possibly a pole sign at a later date
and that there was room enough for 6 cars inside the building and
3 to 4 finished cars outside for display.
After further discussion, Chairman McCaulie motioned to recommend
approval of the application with the following conditions: limit
the number of automobiles being serviced to five, a fence be
erected around the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bass
and carried three to one. Mrs. Gregg voted NAY.
NEW BUSINESS
A. APPLICATION FOR FRONT YARD VARIANCE BY MRS. JAMES H. BURTON;
LOT 11, BLOCK 53, ATLANTIC BEACH; 134 FOURTEENTH STREET
Architect, George Bull, Jr. , stated that he and the Burton's had
worked to remodel and upgrade the 18 year old home. He stated
that, in order to provide better ventilation, he proposed two
second floor sliding glass doors onto balconies which would
encroach the required front yard by three feet.
No one else spoke for or against the application. A motion to
approve the application was made by Mr. Bass, seconded by Mr.
Wolfson and carried unanimously.
B. APPLICATION FOR SIDE AND REAR YARD VARIANCE BY JAMES NOVEMBER;
SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 4, STOCKTON BROOMS REPLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2,
BLOCK 31, ATLANTIC BEACH; 609 BEACH AVENUE
Mr. November stated that he has three young sons and that they
are in need of more living area. He stated that they plan to
remove the existing garage, which is in poor condition, and
replace it with a two story addition.
Board members expressed concern in granting such a large
deviation from the code and felt it may be a fire hazard. The
Chairman suggested possibly moving the addition forward in order
to provide some clearance. Mr. November replied that moving the
addition forward would block light and air. He added that he had
hired an architect and expended funds based on the opinion of a
city building inspector.
After further discussion, Mr. Wolfson motioned to deny the
application. Chairman McCaulie seconded the motion which failed
to carry with a 2 to 2 vote: McCaulie and Wolfson voted AYE and
Gregg and Bass voted NAY. Discussion ensued relative to
resubmission of the application with less deviations and the
Board agreed to allow Mr. November to withdraw and resubmit the
application.
C. APPLICATION FOR REAR YARD VARIANCE BY MARK KREDELL; PART OF
GVMT LOT 4, FRACT SECT 9, TWNSHP 2S, RNG 29E; A 50' X 50'
PARCEL ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 18TH STREET AND BEACH AVE.
Paul Eakin, Mr. Kredell 's attorney, requested that the Board
defer action on the application due to his illness. The Board
agreed to defer action and rescheduled the application for April
18, 1989.
There being no further business before the board, the Chairman
declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p. m.
• - 4 g 0 Caulie, Chairman