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04-28-1981 .' ~ u CITY OF EDGEWATER ZONING & PLANNING BOARD MEETING April 28, 1981 CALL TO ORDER Temporary Chairman Earl Wallace called the meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board of the City of Edgewater, Florida to order at 7:03 P.M. in the Shuffleboard Court. ROLL CALL Mr. Macino Mr. Nolan Mr. McKillop Mr. Wheeler Mr. Troian Mr. Bennington Mr. Dixon Mr. Wallace City Attorney Clay Present Present Present Present Present Present Excused Present Henderson was also present. SITE PLAN REVIEW Because of extenuating circumstances Chairman Wallace asked the Board members to approve moving the review of site plan SP-70 to this point of the agenda. Mr. Nolan made a illotion to move SP-70 to this point of the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Troian. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-70 - Alanda Corporation Attorney Paul Hagglund and Mr. Luis Geil were present to answer questions by the Board concerning the proposed condominium project located at 526 Live Oak Street. Attorney Hagglund stated the plans had previously been submitted to the City by Webster to be constructed as the Midway Apartments, however the project had been sold to the Alanda Corporation to be constructed as condominiums but the site plans had not been changed. City Attorney Clay Henderson clarified the plans had been brought before the Board because of the change from apartments to condominiums and the fact that the Ciby Council had adopted the Comprehensive Plan and other ordinances that affected the plans. There was a discussion regarding condominium restrictions and the documents necessary for the Legal Department upon approval of the plans. It was noted the plans had been approved a year ago, which was before several ordinances concerning the plans had been adopted. There was further discussion regarding the one and one-half parking spaces called for in the plans and the two parking places now required because of Ordinance 80-0-44. Attorney Hagglund requested the Board allow the project to proceed since the foundation permit had been issued and the fact he had a letter from former City Attorney Judson Woods stating there would be no problem with the project as long as the site plans were not changed. The Board noted that the plans were in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Henderson stated there were no problems with the Legal Department as long as the proper documents were received. o (.) Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the plans with the stipulation that the condominium declarations be filed with the Legal Depart- ment, which was seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-61 - C.G.Z. Corporation The site plans for the industrial building located on North Flagler Avenue in the P.I.D. zoning district were reviewed. It was noted that the developer had submitted a sealed set of plans. Mr. Frank Concannon was present to answer questions concerning the proposed building. Mr. Oscar Zeller was also present. Mr. Matthew Partyka, Jr., Project Eningeer, of Briley, wild & Assoc., City Engineers, was present at the meeting and noted that the survey shows two parcels across Flagler Avenue and the word "vacated" appears, therefore an explanation is needed before the Board could take final acbion. Mr. Concannon stated the parcel had been vacated and the survey ln question was not up-to-date. Mayor Christy, also present at the meeting, confirmed this statement. There was a discussion concerning this private roadway and the possibility of dedicating this back to the City. There was further discussion regarding the water and drainage and Mr. Partyka said there was not enough engineering data submitted at this point. Mr. Nolan stated the plans were in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Macino made a motion to approve the site plans, contingent upon approval of the City Engineers and City Attorney, which was seconded by Mr. Bennington. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. Chairman Wallace formerly introduced Mr. Matthew Partyka, who had attended the meeting to meet the Board members and get better acquainted with the functions of the Board. Mr. Partyka said he felt the Board was doing an excellent job and feels the Board has good control over the control and development of the City. He offered to attend the meetings any time the Board members felt it necessary. A letter had been submitted to the City Clerk indicating the cost for the services of the City Engineers to attend these meetings. The letter quoted four hours per month to attend meetings would be $135.00. SP-62 - Mr. VanWinkle Mr. VanWinkle was present at the meeting to discuss the proposed building addition and upstairs apartment. Mr. Wallace clarified this was a preliminary site plan, however would require a sealed set of plans and compliance with the site plan approval requirements if the preliminary plans were approved. The zoning and Comprehensive Plan criteria were discussed, along with the required parking spaces needed. It was stated the project was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the preliminary site plans based on a sealed set of plans being submitted and the zoning criteria being met. Mr. Troian seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. -2- Zoning & Planning Board Meeting 4/28/81 , . o o SP-63 - Bartlett/Pellet Mr. Bartlett was present to discuss the proposed 40 one-bedroom apartments located on Live Oak Street, along with their request to vacate a portion of Live Oak to accommodate this project. It was noted this request had been referred to the Board by the City Council at their meeting of April 6th, and had been tabled by the Board at their meeting of April 7th because there was not a representative present. There was a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the parking requirements. It was stated 24 ft. for a roadway would be required, however the plans did meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. Storm retention and water management was also discussed, as well as the maintenance of the common areas. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the preliminary site plans, conditioned upon approval of the various Departments, and that a recommendation be sent to the City Council to vacate the requested area of Live Oak. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-65 - E. A. pilch A representative of the project was not present at the meeting to discuss the proposed warehouse located on Industrial Blvd., South of Marion. Mr. Troian made a motion to table the site plan until representation is available at a board meeting, which was seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-66 - Perry R. Barrett Mr. Barrett was present at the meeting to discuss the proposed warehouse, located at 20th and Hibiscus. The Board discussed the B-2 zoning and the landscaping required to comply with the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the off-street parking. Mr. Barrett stated the warehouse would be used for storage. Mr. Wheeler made a motion to approve the preliminary site plans based on a sealed set of plans being submitted, which was seconded by Mr. Bennington. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-69 - Fred Vanzin, Jr. Mr. Vanzin was present at the meeting to discuss the proposed warehouse to be located at 24th and Guava. He stated the warehouse would be used only for construction material storage. The B-2 zoning and site plan requirements were discussed. A sealed set of plans had been submitted. It was stated the project met with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Troian made a motion to approve the preliminary site plans, which was seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Upon further discussion the Board was in consensus of opinion the plans could be approved for final site plan with certain conditions. Mr. Troian withdrew his motion and Mr. Wheeler withdrew his second. Mr. Troian made a motion to approve the final site plans, conditioned upon approval by the various Department Heads, which was seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0 Zoning & Planning Board Meeting 4/28/81 -3- . . o ~ SP-71 - Paul Roche & Associates Mr. Winter was present to answer questions by the Board concerning J the proposed business "model home" sales office to be located at U.S. 1 and New Hampshire Street. He distributed brochures deptcting the Mountain Timber Homes project. Mr. Wallace, discussed the requirements of the B-3 zoning for highway business and the fact that the lot was non-conforming. There was a discussion concerning the possibility of needing a variance for setback requirements ~_ . It did. comply with the Comprehensive Plan. The City Attorney stated a variance would not be needed since it was a non-conforming lot of record plated prior_to 1974. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the preliminary site plans, upon receiving proof that .it is anon-conforming lot of record prior to 1974, and upon meeting the site plan requirements for B-3 zoning. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. SP-72 - Wheaton/Weaver Mr. Guy Tate, owner of the property was present at the meeting to answer questions. The proposed location was discussed and it was stated the project was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. There was further discussion that the plans did meet the site plan requirements. Mr. Macino made a motion to make final site plan approval, contingent upon department head approval, providing screened garbage collection areas and landscaping. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Nolan made a motion to call a brief recess, which was seconded by Mr. Nolan. The Board voted unanimously to call a recess. COMMUNICATIONS The Board had no objection to the communication from Mr. Michael Christine being moved to this point of the agenda. Mr. Christine was present at the meeting to discuss his request to vacate a portion of 23rd Street West of Silver Palm Drive. The City Attorney stated his opinion that no action be taken until he could research the situation. Mr. Troian made a motion to table the request until the City Attorney could research the matter, which was seconded by Mr. Wheeler. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. The secretary read the letter from Mary Peroziello regarding her resignation from the Board. It was requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Ms. Peroziello for her efforts for the Board in the past. Mr. Macino made a motion to send Ms. Peroziello a letter, which was seconded by Mr. Nolan. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. The Board recommended Mr. Nat Kroman's name be submitted to the Council as a replacement. Zoning & Planning Board Meeting -4- 4/28/81 ....... o Q APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was noted the minutes had not been approved at the beginning of the meeting and should be done so at this point. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1981, which was seconded by Mr. Troian. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) The City Attorney reviewed the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan concerning the issuing of building permits and the approval required by the Zoning and Planning Board. He stated his opinion that certain permits could be issued by the Building Official without being presented to the Board, as long as the plans were .in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Nolan made a motion that the Building Official be authorized to handle all site plans covering single family residences and duplexes in a platted subdivision in the R-l, R-2, R-3, R-IB and R-2B zoning districts, with the approval being based on compliance with the 880 Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. The secretary read a letter from the Building Code Board requesting a building height change. After a brief discussion, Mr. Troian made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the maximum height of the roof (highest peak) should be no more than 22 feet above the flood level plane for single family, one-story dwellings in the R-IA zoning district. Mr. Nolan seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. The secretary read a letter from Kate Lowman of Volusia County concerning subdivisions. The City Attorney stated this was information for the Board and it was just a requirement from the County to make sure the taxes have been paid. The secretary read a letter from the City Clerk concerning a letter received from Briley, Wild & Associates, the City Engineers, quoting the cost of having their representative attend the Board meetings. Mr. Nolan made a motion to recommend to the City Council they grant authorization for the Board to have a Briley, Wild & Associates representative attend the Zoning and Planning Board meetings when needed. Mr. Troian seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wallace stated the Board needed to appoint a representative to attend meetings, such as the one upcoming for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. After a brief discussion, Mr. Nolan made a motion to table this matter until a later date. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. Zoning and Planning Board Meeting 4/28/81 -5- . ~ . o o There was a discussion regarding having a one year limitation for site plan approval. Mr. Nolan made a motion that there be a one year time limitation from the time the site plan is approved to the time the building permit is issued. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. The City Attorney requested the Board consider the "required open space" requirements for multi-family developments when redoing the zoning ordinance. He further requested the Board determine whether or not they should review annexation requests. There was a brief discussion and Mr. Nolan made a motion to recommend the City Council submit all requests for annexation come before the Zoning and Planning Board to ascertain compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Wallace asked the Board to consider requesting a nominal fee for site plan applications. There was further discussion considering the time spent by the City Attorney and secretary for preparations concerning these plans. The Board decided to discuss this matter again at their next meeting on May 12th. The secretary requested the Board consider setting a cut-off date for agenda items. The Board decided to also discuss this at their next meeting. The City Attorney stated the by-laws for the Board were not complete, therefore requested they be put on the agenda for the May 12th meeting. ADJOURN Mr. Troian made a motion to adjourn,. which was seconded by Mr. Nolan. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Patsy L. McCann Zoning & Planning Board Meeting 4/28/81 -6-