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08-14-1975 - Public Hearing u ~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEARING HELD AUGUST 14, 1975 The Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Edgewater was called to order at 7:00 P.M., August 14, 1975 by Mayor David C. Severance ROLL CALL Mayor David C. Severance Councilman Jacob Lodico Councilman William H. Cairnie Councilman Walter B. Sikes Councilman Calvin R. Dietz City Manager Dale N. Bryant City Attorney Joseph E. Weaver City Cilierk Sue Blackwell Police Chief George R. Katez Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Absent Ma~or Severance read the legal ad which was put in the newspaper in regard to this Public Hearing, explaining that the purpose for this hearing is to discuss certain amendments to Ordinance No. 880, Zoning Ordinance. The first item to discuss is the zoning on U.S.#l, from Park Avenue North, on the west side. This is presently zoned B-3 and it is requested that this be zoned B-5, so that certain businesses can be allowed to display their merchandise outside. Councilman Lodico spoke that he feels the people should be allowed to display their items as long as they do not obstruct traffic. City Attorney Weaver stated that the two businesses which are directly involved are two entirely different situations. A-l Rent All sits back from the highway a good distance, where Pappy's is right up to the street. Mayor Severance asked the City Attorney if it could be stated in the Ordinance that each case will be handled individually? City Attorney Weaver stated that this would be possible. Councilman Dietz stated that if we throw this wide open there is no telling what we are getting into. Mr. Wolfe spoke about this, agreeing with Councilman Dietz, and stating that this could be done and still keep this area as a Shopping Center Area. Mayor Severance stated that no action can be taken at this Public Hearing in regard to this, however there is a second item to discuss. He read a recommendation from the Zoning Board that where an established subdivision has 51% of the lots developed, the remaining lots be developed in a like manner. Councilman Dietz stated that he agrees with everything, except he doesn't feel the subdivision has to be 51% developed any more than 25% developed, as long as a subdivision has been started, it should be finished in that manner. , .. r ~ <J Mr. Wolfe spoke to the Council about this. Mr. Wolfe also stated that they would like to have the streets platted, because right now there is no way of telling whether the street is owned by the City or the property owners. There was further discussion on this. Councilman Cairnie made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Councilman Dietz. Upon roll call vote said motion CARRIED. ~ (/ ATTEST: ~~c~ Approved this 29th day of August, A.D. 1975. Mayor -2-