1822 SEM RD WAIVER (1) YN-(
DRIVEWAY PERMIT
MUST CALL BY 4PM FOR NE)(T DAY INSPECTION: 247-5814
308 INFORMATION:
Job ID: 15-DWAY-1711
Job Type: DRIVEWAY
Description: PROCESS CHECK FOR LAND WAIVER CIRCULAR
DRIVEWAY
Estimated Value:
Issue Date: 7/17/2015
Expiration Date: 1/13/2016
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Address: 1822 SEMINOLE RD
RE Number: 172020-0508
PROPERTY OWNER:
Name: STEPP, GARY L
Address: 650 N ST JOHNS DR
PERMIT INFORMATION: APPROVED TO PROCESS CHECK ONLY
FEES:
Fence/ROW $250.00
Total Payments: $250.00
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APPLICATI N LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS WAIVER
City of Atlantic Beach - 800 Seminole Road -Atlantic Beach,Florida 32233
Phone: (904)247-5826 - FAX (904)247-5845 - http://www.coab.us
Date L17 File No. Receipt
Section 24-46 (d) permits the City Commission to authorize limited Waivers, on a case-by-case basis, from a
specific provision(s) of these Land Development Regulations when it is demonstrated that compliance with
in conflict with the public interest, or a practical impossibility. A
such provision(s) would be unreasonable,
Waiver from these Land Development Regulations may be approved only upon showing of good cause, and
upon evidence that an alternative to a specific provision(s)of this Chapter shall be provided,which conforms to
the general intent and spirit of these Land Development Regulations. In considering any request for a'Waiver
from these Land Development Regulations, the City Commission may require conditions as appropriate to
ensure that the intent of these Land Development Regulations is enforced. A Waiver shall not modify any
requirement or term customarily considered as a Variance or any requirement or term prohibited as a
Variance, and shall be considered only in cases where alternative administrative procedures are not set for the
within the City Code of Ordinances.
1. Applicant's Name A 1-0
2. Applicant's Address g i�k" i A.;0 L ft- /Z 6 7-1-4 A-)T IC Iskqckt
3. Property Location 0q - 2- S f-LVA- YV\A ft t,#JA Q/0 171 C?
4. Property Appraiser's Real Estate Number 0-��0 9 t2\L
5. Current Zoning Classification - P U f�-6. Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation
7. Requested provision(s)from which waiver is sought: JLC- a
9. Utility Provider _ATtAAri fc- o9kke-14 J fLA
8. Size of Parce; - 9 �q
10. Provide all of the following information: er&or abstract company or title company that verifies record
a. Proof of ownership (deed or certificate by lawy
owner as above). If the applicant is not the owner,a letter of..authorization from the owner(s)for applicant to
represent the owner for all purposes related to this application must be provided.
b. Survey and legal description of property.
c. Required number of copies(2)
d. Application Fee($250-00)
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT:
Signature of owner(s)or authorized person if owner's authorization form is attached:
Printed or typed ni e(s):
0
Signature(s):
TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THIS
FADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF PERSON
APPLICATION
Name: 3d,2-33
MailingAddress: �*A4 i L, C 4*^
Phone: �q.SV6-67?y - Fax: E-mail:SC-M"15 6 14 _Z _
10. Statement of facts and any special reasons for the requested Waiver,which demonstrates compliance with
Section 24-46 (d) of the Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and IRESjAEA&
describin2 how t ke requ st complies with the Co iditio, is necessary for the.City Commission to a rove this
KLqEest. Please attach additional pages if needed.
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17 July 17, 2015
Statement of facts for applying for a Building Permit Waiver,Case number 15-127:
To whom it may concern,
My wife and I purchased the property at 1822 Seminole Road,Atlantic Beach Florida the 23rd of
February this year. Although we did not move into the property until the 24'of June,we made several
trips to the property to visit and work on the house. During those visits we discovered the difficult
nature of backing out of the driveway onto Seminole Road and the potential danger involved.
Additionally, I am a 40%service disabled veteran (VA disability letter provided)with back and neck
issues and have had surgery on L3, L4 and L5 on my lower back in 1995 and more recently in 2011 had
Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF)on C-6 in my neck, resulting in limited range of motion
which further complicates the driveway access and backing out onto Seminole road.
Because of the above stated concern with safety and my issues with range of motion due to my
service connected disability I contacted a contractor, Mr.Scott Frazer of Grace Construction, in late April
to see about expanding my driveway. The contractor and I agreed that a circular driveway would be a
good solution and settled on a price to include him applying for all required permits. The contractor
applied for the permit and during that process discovered the requirement for 100 feet of frontage and
my property being only 91 feet was 9 feet short. My contrac.tor contacted the building permit office for
the City of Atlantic Beach (CoAB)and was eventually referred to Mr. Doug Layton. During that
discussion Mr. Layton informed my contractor that a waiver was the proper avenue to pursue. My
contractor had me sign the waiver form and I was under the impression that a request for waiver had
been submitted. Approximately a week after meeting with Mr. Layton my contractor was contacted by
the CoAB Building Code Department and told to come pick up the approved permit.
The contractor after discussion with the Building Code Department folks paid for and was given
a permit with a drawing attached showing the circular driveway. The contractor contacted me stating
we were approved and he was progressing with the work to include pouring of the concrete.
A short time later, I believe the 26 th of June I received a certified letter from the CoAB Permit
Enforcement Department informing me I was in violation of the code. I contacted the referenced
person for questions in the letter, Mr.John Markee on Monday the 29th of June and requested a phone
call to discuss this matter. Mr. Markee and I talked the next day and I explained the situation as I
understood what had transpired. Mr. Markee told me to bring in my permit and show him what I had
and we would go from there. I did as instructed the next day showing Mr. Markee and several other
employees the permit and associated drawings and paperwork that my contractor was given by the
permit office and was told that the permit was not valid. During the discussions I explained the meeting
my contractor had with Mr. Layton and how I was under the impression we had received a waiver. Mr.
Markee said that we would need to talk to Mr. Layton but that he was on vacation, but when he got
back the following week I could talk with Mr. Layton and try and figure out what had happened.
The following week, Monday 6 July, I contacted Mr. Layton and he explained that in fact I did
not have a waiver but the permit was approved for an alternative stub driveway 10 feet wide by 40 feet
long, however the approved permit was issued with the circular driveway drawing attached by mistake
and Mr. Layton said that was an error on their part. This was again confirmed by another employee in
the permit office,a Ms.Jennifer Walker(I believe that is her name). Unfortunately, due to no fault of
mine or my contractor we understood because of the approved permit and attached drawing that we
were approved and authorized to proceed with the project and complete the concrete pour. This was
not malicious in nature or any attempt to circumvent the permitting process,just a mistake in the
process made by the permitting office.
In light of the above statement with respect to the general safety concern backing out of my
drive way onto Seminole Road,the compounding issue of my neck and back problems and the fact that
that the CoAB Building department issued an approved permit for circular driveway by mistake, but did
in fact issue a permit for circular driveway, I respectfully request a waiver of 9 feet,and ask that the
completed driveway project be allowed to remain in place.
Very Respectfully
Donald H. Schmitt
USN Retired
1822 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
804-586-6778
Schmittdh56@gmail.com
Doc # 2015044023, OR BK 17077 Page 1262, Number Pages: 2, Recorded
02/25/2015 at 03:48 PM, Ronnie Fussell CLERK CIRCUIT COURT DUVAL COUNTY
RECORDING $18.50 DEED DOC ST $3024.00
Prepared By MW Return To.
Kendall Title Selvicas IM
12D58 San Jose Blvd.#204
Jacksonville,FIL 32223
File Me. KTI"1037
Propertif Apprahmes Pamell I-M(folio)Nwilier(s)
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WARRANTY DIM
THIS WARRANTY DEED dated February 10,2015,by Gary L.Stepp and Kathlisen C,Stepp,Hiusband
and Wile,whose post address is 850 N.St.Johns Drive,Camphill,RAII 7011,hereinafter called
the grantor.to Donald H.Schmitt Jr.and Nancy Jo Schmitt whose post office address is I=
Seminole Rd.,Atlantic Beach,FL 32233,hereinafter called the grantee:
(Wherever used herein the terms"grantor'and"grantee`include all the parties to this
instrument and the heirs,lagal representatives and assigns of individuals,aid the
successors and assigns a corporaWn3)
WITNESSETH:T"t the grantor,for and in consideration of the sum of$10.00 and other valuable
consideration,receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,hereby grarta,bargains,sells,aliens,
remises,relleases,conveys,and confirms unto the grantee,all the certain land situated in Duval
County,Florida,to wit:
Lot 4,Blod(1,Selva Marine Unit No.6.according to the plot thereof.recorded In Plat
Book 36,Page(s)20,of the Pubic Records of Duval County,Florida.
GubWA to easements,restrictions.reservations and limitations of record,If any
TO HAVE AND TO 14OLD the same In Fee Simple forever.
AND the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully afted of sold land in
fee simple;that the grantor has good right mid!awful aultimority to sell and convey said land;that the
grantor hereby fully warrarits the We to said land and will defend the some against 0*lawful clak"s of
all persons whomsoever:and that said land is freei of all encumbrances,except twass accruing
subsequent to:December 31,20141�
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OR BK 17077 PAGE 1263
WARRANTY DEED
(ContInuod)
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CERTIFIED TO: DONALD H. SCHMITT, JR.; NANCY JO SCHMITT; KENDALL TITLE SERVICES INC.;
WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
SCALE: 1"=30' DATE: 02/10/15
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MAP 12031CO407H FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, DATED 06-03-13.
C & C LAND SURVEYORS, INC.
774 STATE ROAD 13. STE. 4, ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA 32259
(904) 287-0407 - LICENSED BUSINESS NO. 7390
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS DRAWING ALL MAPPED FEATURES SHOWN HEREON WERE PERFORMED UNDER
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F-.B. 77:71 DR. BY SCC DIR. D:/DWG/2015 FILE 15-73 ORDER No. 15-73
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 8079
5000 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19101
October 5, 2012
DONALD H. SCHMITT JR In reply, refer to:
46180 CRANEY COVE LN 3 1 O/NCC/ADA
GREAT MILLS, MD 20634 CSS 390 60 1175
SCHMITT D H
Dear Mr. Schmitt:
The offici�tl records of the Department of Veterans Affairs verify that Donald H Schmitt Jr is
rated at 40%for a service-connected disability.
Do You Know About eBenefits?
Please be aware that you can change your address or direct deposit, create a benefits letter, check
the status of your claim, obtain a copy of your DD 214, and access additional VA benefit
information via eBenefits at www.ebenefits.va.go . To register for an account,you can speak
with an eBenefits specialist by dialing 1-800-827-1000 (please press#7) or visit your local VA
regional office.
Do You Have Questions Or Need Assistance?
If you have any questions,you may contact is by telephone, e-mail, or letter.
If you Here is what to do.
Telephone Call us at 1-800-827-1000. if you use a Teleconimunications
Device for the Deaf(TDD), the number is 1-800-829-4833.
Use the Internet Send electronic inquiries t ough the Internet at
https:Hiris.va.gov. -
Write Put your full name and VA file number on the letter. Please send
all correspondence to the address below:
�t. Petersburg Regional Office
P.O. Box 1437
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
FAX: (727) 319-7756
Sincerely yours,
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
INSPECTION PHONE LINE 247-5814
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DRIVEWAY PERMIT
MUST CALL BY 4PM FOR NEXT DAY INSPECTION: 247-5814
JOB INFORMATI)N:
Job ID: 15-DWAY-1 177
Job Type: DRIVEWAY
Description: CONCRETE
Estimated Value:
Issue Date: 6/8/2015
Expiration Date: 12/5/2015
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Address: 1822 SEMINOLE RD
RE Number: 172020-0508
PROPERTY OWNER:
Name: STEPP, GARY L
Address: 650 N ST JOHNS DR
PERMIT INFORMATION: UTILITY DEPT.: PUBLIC WORKS:
Ensure all meter boxes, sewer cleanouts and valve covers are set to grade and visible.
A sewer cleanout must be installed at the property line. Cleanout must be covered with
an RT1 concrete box with metal lid. Cleanout to be set to grade and visible.
Full erosion control measures must be installed and approved prior to beginning anV earth disturbing
activities. Contact Public Works(247-5834)for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection prior to start
of construction.
All silt must remain on-site during construction.
Roll off container companV must be on CitV approved list and container cannot be placed on CitV Right-
of-WaV. (Approved:Advanced Disposal, Realco, Republic Services,Shappel's and Waste Pro.)
Full right-of-way restoration, including sod, is required.
FEES:
Fence/ROW $35.00
PERMIT IS APPROVED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ORDINANCES AND THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODES.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
ATLANTIC BEACH,FL 32233
INSPECTION PHONE LINE 247-5814
Total Payments: $35.00
PERMIT IS APPROVED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ORDINANCES AND THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODES.
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LOT 4, BLOCK 1 , AS SHOWN ON MAP OF
SELVA MARINA UNIT NO. 9
AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 20, OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC RECORDS OF DUVAL COUNTY, FLA.
CERTIFIED TO: DONALD H. SCHMITT, JR.; NANCY JO SCHMITT; KENDALL TITLE SERVICES INC.;
WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
SCALE: 1"=30' DATE: 02/10/15
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CITY OF ATLANTIC
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
1200 Sandpiper Lane
Atlantic Beach,FL 3"233-43 IS
I-ELEPHONE:(904)247-5834
FAX:(904)247-5843
www.coab.us
TO: DATE: 5-20-15
Owner PERMIT# 15-DWAY-1177
1822 Seminole Rd.
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 TYPE: Driveway Concrete Apron
Your permit application has been denied by the Public Works Department for the reasons
listed below. Please submit this information at your earliest convenience in order that we may approve
your application. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Layton, P.E., Public Works Director at
904-247-5834 or email -jIa�qon@coab.us.
PUBLIC WORKS CORRECTION ITEMS:
(Submit the following information to the Public Works p tment)
"Proyide drainag?
usqans s owing site topogr r�ws,etc.)
�pliy(flow arr
*Provide impery) surf ce calculations -post construction).
�of the entire lot(existing zirncl
**Settion24-6 b) ofthe anclDevelo nt Regulations/i'equires on-site storage for increased run-off if
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adding 400 S or more j�pervious 7suce. Provide De7lavolume, calculations and on-site retention
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required p Section 24-96(b).
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• Circu2I drivew ays re not all��, Wecl on lots with le /Ith 100 frontage.
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• Pro 0 '0 r:p 7ed by a Florida Licensed Professional Land
,�de a pre-cons r ion pographic survey p,
S v,&eyor, showing 1' contours. Need elevation of
�r posed retention pond.
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
(Thefollowing comments will be printed on yourpermit as Conditions ofApproval)
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?Way api W"ermesh from edge of pavement to
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tf4�-p-ert�ffine. (tein"forc(eg" ts e�Ze not allowe'L�ln the right-of-way.
**Full erosion control measures must be installed and approved prior to beginning any earth disturbing
activities. Contact Public Works (247-5834)for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection prior to start of
construction.
"All silt must remain on-site during construction.
qn-s -�t�ozumenting proper
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**Roll off container company must be on City approved list and container cannot be placed on City
Right-of-Way. (Approved:Advanced Disposal, Realco, Republic Services, Shappel's and Waste Pro.)
"Full right-of-way restoration, including sod, is required.
cc: Jennifer Walker, Building Dept.