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03-31-58 v 11,11, MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 31ST, 1958 AT 8 P.M. Presents Wm. S, Howell Preben Johansen Marion Marvin Hugh Roberts, Commissioners and Frank Thompson, City Attorney J.F. Waggoner, Jr. , City Manager Adele S. Drage, City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell reognized visitors present and called for any busi- ness from the floor. There was none. Mro Waggoner requested the Commission to transfer $500.00 from unallocated Funds to Account $1004 covering the jail and equip- ment, as it would take approximately this amount to finish the work and equipment. There was a discussion and Mr. Johansen introduced Resolution #5811 transferring the funds as requested and moved its adoption. Said motion was seconded by Oro Marvin, and having been duly considered the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was; Aye: Johansen, Marvin, Roberts, Howell Nays None Absent: Moore Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Reso- lution adopted. Copy of Resolution #58-11 *s attached to these minutes and made a part thereof. Mry Marvin presented a bill in writing covering an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance #50 by requiring 2 family dwellings to have 100 foot frontage and moved its adoption on first read- ing, Said motion was seconded by Mr. Roberts and discussion followed. Mrs Waggoner advised that he felt this provision was ineonsiatant with other parts of the present Ordinance citing some of the instances. He also gave statistics on other cities as to required front foot and square foot areas for duplexes and we are at present In line with them, Mr. Johansen and Mr. Marvin advised that they only consider this as a stopgap until the new Zoning Ordinance is passed and the Zoning Committee has time to consider the matter. Mr. Roger Peden advised that he felt there should be some regulations on duplexes, but feels this Ordinance should have a time limit, and he was advised that the New Zoning Ordinance would take care of that. an owner of a 75 foot lot on 8th St. requested that the frontage be reduced to 75 feet, as he bought to build a duplex for his home and one rental. There was further discussion following which the Mayor put. the question and the vote was, Ayea Marvin, Roberts, Johansen, Howell Nay; None Absentt a Moore " Minutes 3-31-58, Page #2 • Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. Mr. Waggoner advised that he has two applications for duplexes on which the plans were filed in the office but he was not in to issue the permits, and he would like the Commissions direction on them. Mr. Thompson advised that in good faith the passing of this Ordinance on first reading should stop the issuing of permits until the matter is settled. Mr. Marvin moved, seconded by Mr. Johansen and carried, that no permits be issued for duplexes except those that comply with the pending Ordinance. Mr. Marvin introduced and caused to be read an Ordinance amend- ing Zoning Ordinance #50 to change N 10 feet of Lot 1 and Lot 2 (except North 3 feet) , Block 41 from residence "A" to Residence "C", and moved its adopthpn on first reading. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Roberts and having been duly consider- ed the Mayor put the question thereon and the vote was, Ayes koberts, Johansen, Marvin, Howell Nays None Absent: Moore Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and said Ordinance adopted on first reading. Upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Johansen the Clerk was directed to publish and post the necessary notices covering Public Hearing on the above amendments to Zoning Ordinance #50. Mr. Howell advised that he had sent a registered letter to County Commissioner Mallard which was received by him on March 26th, but to date he had heard nothing from him. He suggested that the Com- missioners go in in a body to appear before the County Commission at its meeting next Monday and request assistance especially on the paving of the Plaza from Sherry Drive to Mayport Rd. Much time would be saved in answering fires in the County and Mayport if we could, use the direct route by way of the Plaza. Mrs Marvin advised that he thinks he can contact Mr. Mallard, so the matter was re- ferred t% him. Upon motion of Mr,, Marvin the meeting adjourned. z2t-'4 ,..tr(> . 0, Wm. S. Howell Mayor --COmmi s s Toner Attests Adele S. Drage, City Cler RESOLUTION NO. 58-11 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That Five Hundred ( 500.00) Dollars) from the unallocated funds be and the same is hereby transferred to account number 1004, covering Jail and Equipment, in the 1958 Budget. Passed by the City Commission on March 31st, 1958. Attest: City Clerk (SEAL)