2000-02-15 (meeting minutes) v MINUTES OF MEETING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
February 15, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Pat Pillmore
Craig Burkhart
Sam Jacobson
AND : George Worley, II, CD Director
Pat Harris, Recording Secretary
ABSENT : Sharette Simpkins
Don Wolfson
The Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes from the meeting of January 18, 1999 and they were unanimously approved.
Mr. Worley introduced City Manager Jim Hanson to the board.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Application for Use-by-Exception filed by Kelley Properties, Inc. to
conduct religious services at property located at 100 Royal Palm Drive.
Mr. Worley reported to the board that staff has been unable to contact the applicant
and requested that the item be withdrawn.
The Chairman requested that staff write a letter requesting the applicant's intentions
in the matter.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Application for Variance filed by Gus Alvarez to construct an addition that
will encroach the rear yard setback at property located at 2173 Fairway Villas Lane
South.
Ian Warren of a Patterson Homes introduced himself to the board and explained
that Mr. Alvarez desires to construct a sunroom onto the rear of his residence that will
encroach the required 15-foot setback. He stated the a hardship exists because of the
size of the lot.
Responding to questions from the board, Mr. Worley stated that most subdivisions
enforce the covenants and restrictions locally and privately by the association and they are
typically more restrictive than the City.
After discussion, Mrs. Pillmore moved to deny the variance and Mr. Burkhart
seconded the motion.
Mrs. Walker stated that special circumstances may exist because of the location of
a golf course to the rear of the property instead of homes.
Mr. Jacobson stated that before making a decision he would like to hear from the
homeowners association and that the applicant should deliver a more developed
application.
Mr. Worley stated that the board would still have to make a determination based on
the zoning code as modified by the PUD document.
Mr. Frohwein stated he did not see a hardship with the property.
After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn and Mrs. Pillmore moved
to defer the application to the next meeting. Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
2. Application for Variance filed by Alex and Barbara Manolis to construct an
addition to an existing nonconforming residence at property located at 578 Beach
Avenue.
Mr. Manolis introduced he and his wife to the board and stated their residence is
located on a double frontage lot and they desire to construct a second story bedroom. He
stated that the house was constructed in the 1930's. He stated that the proposed
construction will meet all required setbacks.
After discussion, Mr. Burkhart moved to grant the variance and Mrs. Pillmore
seconded the motion.
After further discussion, Mr. Burkhart amended his motion to include that the
applicant obtain a building permit within a period of one year. Mrs. Pillmore seconded the
amended motion and the variance was granted unanimously.
DISCUSSION
1. Traffic issues created by the Mayport Flyover.
Mr. Worley stated that a meeting was held a week ago with the City Manager and
Don Wolfson about concerns the board has expressed in the past. He added that the
consensus was that the City needs some professional review of traffic circulation in the
area. He stated that the only information staff can provide from a technical standpoint is
basic traffic counts at various locations.
The City Manager stated that he is negotiating with JTA on a number of issues
relating to the problems. He stated that the City has an estimate of the cost to straighten
out the bump on Plaza. He added that the City has to determine what other solutions are
needed and where. He stated he agreed that professional help is needed in this matter.
Mr. Worley furnished the members with copies of two ordinances and a resolution
that were adopted by the City Commission on February 14, 2000 allowing the closure of
West First Street because of the project and closing officially Begonia Street which has
been closed de facto for a number of months for Tide Views Park. The resolution was
adopted to support a negotiation with JTA to remove a curved earthen berm at the
intersection originally designed to eliminate noise.
2. Review of Amendments to the Zoning Code of Ordinances.
Mr. Worley explained to the board that Mary Walker prepared the latest package of
amendments which they were presented with and asked that they compare and update
their packages.
After discussion, the board agreed to hold a special meeting on February 22, 2000
at 6:00 p.m. in either the Conference Room or Commission Chambers and a copy of the
notice and documentation will be forwarded to them for review prior to the meeting.
There being no further busine s to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was ad.. rn-d.
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