11-17-87 v MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
November 17, 1987
CITY HALL
7:00 P. M.
PRESENT: W. Gregg McCaulie, Chairman
Samuel T. Howie
John Bass
Donald Tappin
AND: Rene' Angers, Recording Secretary
AND: Dylan Morgan
Julie Anderson
ABSENT : L. B. MacDonell, Vice Chairman
Ruth Gregg
Frank Delaney
The meeting was called to order at 7:22 p. m. by Chairman
McCaulie. He asked for comments on the minutes of the meeting of
October 20, 1987. There being none, Mr. Howie motioned that they
be approved as presented. Mr. Tappin seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for Recombination of Lots - Concept Approval;
William Morgan and Homer Humphries.
Dylan Morgan, 1653 Coquina Place, Atlantic Beach, stated that
they had been before the Board with a similar request and had
been referred to the Beachside Association for approval. He
stated that they were granted approval from Beachside at a
meeting held the previous night. Mr. Morgan stated that they
plan to follow the growth management approach to the
recombination. He felt that it qualified because of the
reduction in density and stated that it was similar to Oceanside,
which had recently won concept approval from the Board. He added
that prior to annexation, the recombination would have been
permitted under City of Jacksonville zoning regulations. He
stated that with the compromises that have been made, everyone
seems to support the project.
Chairman McCaulie questioned whether Mr. Morgan had written
approval from Beachside. Mr. Morgan replied that the documents
were being prepared. Mr. Pete Dowling, Beachside Association,
confirmed Beachside' s approval.
There being no further discussion, Chairman McCaulie motioned to
recommend concept approval of the project as presented at this
time. Mr. Howie seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
B. Application for Rezoning from RG2 to RG1 by North Duval
Beaches Association; Area Bounded by Coral Street on the
south, Seminole Road on the west, Eighteenth Street on the
north and Beach Avenue on the east.
Julie Anderson, secretary to North Duval Beaches Association,
stated that the petitioners feel that the zoning of the area
should reflect what had actually been constructed and that
is single-family/duplex, with one exception. She stated that the
intent is to protect the neighborhood.
Mark Kredell, 1851 Beach Avenue, stated that he owns unimproved
property in the subject area and that he was against down-zoning.
He added that he owns a four-unit building across the street from
the subject area and was concerned that a precedent may be set.
Jim Skewer, 66 Coral Street, owner of a five-plex across the
street from the subject area, agreed with Mr. Kredell. Peter
Johnson and Desmond Waters spoke in favor of down-zoning.
Chairman McCaulie stated that if the area had been largely
undeveloped he may not support down-zoning, but the change was
consistent with the existing neighborhood.
Mr. Tappin motioned to recommend approval of the rezoning as
requested. Mr. Howie seconded the motion. Chairman McCaulie
felt that down-zoning the area may result in future hardships on
some individuals. He felt the Board should recognize this and
make note for future Boards or Commissions. The vote was called.
The motion to recommend approval of the application carried
unanimously.
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There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Howie
motioned to adjourn. Mr. Bass seconded the motion. Chairman
McCaulie declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p. m.
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W. G - g ,Caulie, Chairman