2000-08-15 (meeting minutes) v MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
August 15, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
PRESENT : Don Wolfson
Robert Frohwein
Mary Walker
Craig Burkhart
Pat Pillmore
AND : George Worley, II, CD Director
Pat Harris
ABSENT : Sharette Simpkins
Sam Jacobson
Chairman Don Wolfson called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the
minutes from the meeting of July 18, 2000. On motion made and seconded the minutes
were approved after correcting a scriveners error.
Mr. Worley reported that Jim Lucas was supposed to speak on behalf of Item I and
suggested that the board proceed with the discussion item to allow him time to arrive.
I. Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments, including CG uses, historic
structures and SP uses.
Mr. Wolfson reported to the board that the meeting between the City Commission
and the Community Development Board was very productive regarding the elements
addressed. He stated that the commission sent two items back to the board for
consideration and recommendation. He directed the board's attention to the memorandum
prepared by staff regarding proposed changes to Code Sections for Discussion for a
meeting on September 11, 2000.
Mr. Worley stated that one of the issues discussed was preservation of historic
structures, specifically, Ragtime building. There was a great deal of concern regarding
future development and they wanted to be able to preserve historic structures and
suggested that language in the nonconforming section be redrafted to address historic
buildings, basically, making them conforming if they are designated as historic.
After discussion, Mr. Wolfson moved to request the City Commission to review the
proposal as written by staff regarding Section 24-85(e). Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Worley stated that the SP District is the junkyard. He stated that it implied the
possibility of multiple single family dwellings being permitted for the family of the
owner/operator. He stated that apparently between the time of the first draft of the
ordinance and the time it was in the format that was adopted, the word "a" was omitted in
the paragraph. He added that staff believes that inclusion of the word "a" clarifies the
intent of the section to permit only one residence in conjunction with the special use.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend the inclusion of the word "a"
in Section 24-113, (f) (1) as proposed by staff. Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mr. Frohwein moved that staff propose language that will revert the SUD District to
RS-2 and communicate with the property owner of the recommendation. Mr. Burkhart
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend to change the name SP District to Special Use
District. Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
II. Final Plat Review filed by Bestcon, Inc., for property to be known as Paradise
Cove located north of Kestner Road and West of Main Street.
Jim Lucas introduced himself to the board as the engineer for the project and is
representing Paul Nichols of Bestcon, Inc. He stated that Bestcon appeared before the
board in October of 1999 and proposed to subdivide the property into lots for single-family
and duplex residential units. He stated that pursuant to the board's recommendations the
revised proposal meets all lot dimension and road right-of-way requirements and was
changed to include only single-family residences on 22 lots. He added that the revision
reduces the density to one half of that permitted by the RG-1 district
Mr. Lucas stated that it is the intent of the developer to build single family lots but
wants to reserve their right to utilize them as duplex zoned lots.
Mr. Frohwein stated that the property is zoned duplex but they are not substandard
lots. He added that he would like to see single family homes at the site but he did not see
how the board could disallow the duplex zoning.
The Chairman explained that if the developer has made a conscientious
commitment to develop the property as single family but on behalf of the city the matter
should be addressed now.
Mr. Worley stated that in approving a plat the city can place conditions of approval
that are reasonable based on circumstances involved. He stated the condition could be
density or covenants and restrictions limiting construction to single family. He stated that
a duplex development can be platted and presented to the board with no mention of single
family and if it meets all the criteria it is incumbent of the board to recommend approval.
He said the intent of the code is how to do it and not how to stop it.
After discussion, Mr. Frohwein moved to recommend that the City Commission
approve the final subdivision plat and request that Bestcon develop single family
residences. Mr. Burkhart seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the board on motion made the
meeting was adjourned.
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