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Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, July 8, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Amalfitano and Eric Rainbird
Present 7 -
Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie BrownAlso Present 2 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Regular Meeting - June 10, 2020
A motion was made by Mr. Almafitano, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve the
Minutes of June 10, 2020. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
None at this time.
4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
a.CPA-2003 - Marguerite McCracken requesting an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 1.83± acres of land located at
924 South Ridgewood Avenue as Commercial with Conservation Overlay.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing, there being no discussion Chairman Kennedy closed
the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Maroney, to send a favorable
recommendation to City Council for CPA-2003. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
b.RZ-2003- Marguerite McCracken requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning
Map to include 1.83± acres of land located at 924 South Ridgewood Avenue as B-3
(Highway Commercial).
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Mr. Lear stated the John Sprague, 109 Louisa
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Street, phoned and indicated he was against the request.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing, there being no discussion Chairman Kennedy closed
the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to send a favorable
recommendation to City Council for RZ-2003. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
c.AB-2001 - John Massey requesting the abandonment of a one -foot (1’)
non-vehicular access easement on property located at 1017 Flying M Court.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing, there being no discussion Chairman Kennedy closed
the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Almafitano, second by Mr. Rainbird, to send a favorable
recommendation to City Council for AB-2001. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
d.AB-2002 - Matthew Morris requesting the abandonment of a 25-foot drainage
easement on property located at 1625 Umbrella Tree Drive.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Andrejkovics asked for clarification on the ownership of the property and if the City was giving
the applicant property. Mr. Lear stated the easement was on the applicant's property and they were
only getting rid of the easement.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Maroney, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to send a favorable
recommendation to City Council for AB-2002. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
e.VA-2014 - Mark Davis requesting a variance for property located at 185 Godfrey
Road
This Item was withdrawn by the applicant.
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f.VA-2015 - Chase Herbig requesting a variance from the Land Development Code
for property located at 2905 W. Indian River Boulevard.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mark Dowst, 536 N. Halifax Road, Daytona Beach, gave an overview of the proposed development
and described the constraints on the property.
Mr. Andrejkovics asked why there were so many variances. Mr. Lear explained the property was
being redeveloped and the constraints that can occur with attempting to meet the Code requirements
on a parcel that has an existing structure.
Chairman Kennedy commented that the location of the structure is unique and creates difficulties
when adding parking and stormwater. Mr. Lear added that the structure was originally a residence.
Chairman Kennedy felt the architect did a really good job of creating a plan that will be really nice.
He added that most of the variances were minor and they were accommodating with appropriate
landscaping for the size of the property.
Mr. Andrejkovics stated he felt it was going to be a showcase for Edgewater. Mr. Lear stated he felt
they will be proud that this will be a gateway into the City and Mr. Andrejkovics agreed. Ms. Brown
added that when you have redevelopment of an existing property you can have difficulties meeting
the Code.
Mr. Maroney stated it was obvious they worked with a professional to design the project and he
appreciated the effort put it into it.
Randy Ross, 2911 W. Indian River Boulevard, spoke in support of the request.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Almafitano, to approve VA-2015.
The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
g.VA-2016 - Walter Willig requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for
property located at 2934 Vista Palm Drive.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Amalfitano asked if there was slab under the shed; Ms. Brown stated she believed there was.
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Mr. Andrejkovics asked why this was not discovered when the applicant purchased the property. Mr.
Lear stated there may not have been a permit to install the original shed. Several reasons why it may
not have been previously discovered were discussed.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Almafitano, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2016.
The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney,
Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird
7 -
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
None at this time.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by:
Bonnie Brown, Senior Planner
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