01-13-2021104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, January 13, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
This was approve.
George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney and Eric RainbirdPresent5 -
Thomas Duane and Albert AmalfitanoAbsent2 -
Development Services Director Darren Lear and City Clerk Bonnie BrownAlso Present 2 -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
a.VA-2029 - James Mahaney requesting a variance from the Land Development Code
for property located at 3421 Orange Tree Drive.
Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2029. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney, and Eric Rainbird5 -
Absent:Thomas Duane, and Albert Amalfitano2 -
b.VA-2030 - Elliot Meadows requesting a variance from the Land Development Code
for property located at 2518 & 2524 Fern Palm Drive.
Mr. Lear provided staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened and closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Maroney, to approve VA-2030.
The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney, and Eric Rainbird5 -
Absent:Thomas Duane, and Albert Amalfitano2 -
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c.VA-2031 - Joshua Wells requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for
property located at 2703 & 2707 Guava Drive.
Mr. Lear provided staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Josh Wells, 340 N Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, Representative for the Applicant provided
additional details on the proposed variance. Chairman Kennedy questioned the shape and site of the
building. Mr. Wells explained the site and shape worked for the purposes of the proposed business.
Carol Barnum, 2706 Fern Palm Drive, stated she felt she had insufficient time notice of this variance
request. Chairman Kennedy stated we send out notices as required by law. Carol Barnum stated her
second concern is she feels that a commercial building should not be placed 10 feet from the rear
property line. She felt it should be 20 feet. Chairman Kennedy stated that is why the applicant is
applying for a variance. Carol Barnum stated her third concern is regarding her rear property line
and there should be some landscape buffer. Ms. Barnum asked for clarification on the rear landscape
buffer. Chairman Kennedy explained there will likely be some turf and also more than likely a row of
shrubs. Mr. Lear stated the applicant's representative is here and we can get him up to see what he
will commit to regarding this project. Mr. Wells addressed concerns and stated they would do
whatever possible to enhance the space. Mr. Lear requested an opaque fence and some landscaping
along the rear. Mr. Wells stated the applicant would comply with whatever condition are reasonable.
Mr. Lear stated there is 10 ft and 40 ft and the canal which is already vegetated as well. Carol
Barnum discussed the survey of her property and the survey of the applicant. She stated the size of
the ditch indicated on her survey was different than indicated on the applicants survey. Chairman
Kennedy explained the ditch may appear to be 15 ft but is platted for 25 ft. Mr. Lear concurred and
clarified the ditch is 25 ft and owned by the city and a 50ft wide canal. Chairman Kennedy explained
the legal width is 25ft as platted. Carol Barnum stated her survey shows she owns 15ft of the
drainage ditch. She presented the survey to Mr. Lear and he stated that survey was incorrect.
Luke (inaudible), 2706 Fern Palm Drive, had a question regarding the ally. He thought there was a
bike trail planned for that eventually. Mr. Lear stated the bike trail was going in further down at
Needle Palm.
Luke (inaudible) stated he was concerned about the close proximity of the building to the rear
property. Chairman Kennedy stated that is the reason for this variance.
Chairman Kennedy closed public comments.
Chairman Kennedy asked for Board Comments. Discussion ensued. Consensus was to add condition
to the motion if approved for a 6 ft. opaque fence and a landscape buffer.
Chairman Kennedy closed board comments.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Rainbird, to approve VA-2031.
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The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney, and Eric Rainbird5 -
Absent:Thomas Duane, and Albert Amalfitano2 -
d.VA-2032 - Brian Lee, owner, requesting a variance from Section 21-53.07 of the
Land Development Code for property located at 211 N. Riverside Drive.
Mr. Lear provided staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened and closed public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2032. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney, and Eric Rainbird5 -
Absent:Thomas Duane, and Albert Amalfitano2 -
e.CPA-2012: The City of Edgewater requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Capital improvements Element (CIE) and the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP).
Mr. Lear provided staff report and recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Andrejkovics asked about the summary of capital improvements. He asked if the following
pages after page 3 are all included into the summary. Mr. Lear stated yes and clarified those are the
tables and documentation for the summary of capital improvements.
Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Maroney, to approve CPA-2012. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Burton Maroney, and Eric Rainbird5 -
Absent:Thomas Duane, and Albert Amalfitano2 -
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
Mr. Lear reported Deering Park is requesting a special meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board.
Mr. Lear stated he would send out an email to nail down a date convenient for the Board and the
public.
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6. ADJOURN
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