07-29-1981 Workshop
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ZONING AND PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
July 29, 1981
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Earl Wallace called the workshop meeting of the Zoning
and Planning Board of the City of Edgewater, Florida to order
at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Earl Wallace
Dan Nolan
Nat Kroman
Richard McKillop
M. F. Wheeler
Ray Troian
Don Bennington
Ken Winter
Present
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Excused
Excused
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Present
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City Attorney Clay Henderson was also present.
BUSINESS DISCUSSED
Zoning Ordinance Revision:
Permitted Uses and Occupational Licenses
The Board discussed the various permitted uses in the zoning
districts in conjunction with the occupational licenses issued
for these areas.
It was suggested that home occupational licenses should be
made a special exception to come before the Board of Adjustments
for criteria review before being approved by the City Council.
It was the consensus of the Board that home occupational licenses
should require an inspection by the building official prior to
issuance, should be incidential to residential use and not
hazardous to the community, and state penalties for deviation, i.e.
going before the Code Enforcement Board.
Earl Wallace and Patti McCann were appointed a committee to review
the permitted uses and occupational licenses to bring them into
alignment and report back to the Board for the update of the zoning
ordinance.
Condominiums
The definition of "subdivisions" was discussed at length and the
requirements for open space and recreational areas as stipulated
in the Comprehensive Plan. It was suggested that the percentage
of open green space required should be based on the size of the
property involved.
Dan Nolan was appointed to research the open space requirement
with the neigboring cities and report back to the Board with his
recommendation. He will also contact Briley, Wild and Associates
for their input.
It was the consensus of the Board the open green space requirement
should be included in the Subdivision ordinance by the deletion of
"Where a proposed school site, park, playground or other public
area shown on the adopted comprehensive plan is located in whole
or part within the proposed subdivison, such sites shall be
indicated in the preliminary plat." from Article IX (11), page 1733
of the Code of Ordinances.
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The City Attorney suggested that the Zoning and Planning Board
review deed restrictions for condominium and cooperative
conversions. The Board agreed this would be of benefit.
Board of Adjustments Ordinance
The City Attorney reported on the review of the new ordinance
by the Board of Adjustments which brings the Board into compliance
with the existing law.
Landscaping
The enforcement of landscaping buffer area requirements was
discussed and it was stated this area should be compatible with
the surrounding area and be defined in the ordinance.
It was the consensus of the Board that a tree ordinance was
needed to prohibit cutting down trees without a permit. It
was further discussed this should include evergreens 6" and
over.
Rodent Control
The need for rodent control to the present litter control (81-0-17)
ordinance was discussed. The following suggestions were agreed
on by the Board: Section 717.03 add "as to create a fire hazard
or breeding grounds for rodents". Section 717.04 be changed to
read "Affivdavits alleging violation of this section shall be
filed with the building official. Thereupon within two (2) working
days the building oIficial, maintenance supervisor, or fire
inspector shall inspect the premises to determine if a violation
of this section exists. If he believes that this Ordinance is being
violated, the building official shall inform the property owner in
writing and give the alleged violator a reasonable period of time
not to exceed seven (7) days to correct the violation. If the
violation is not corrected after the expiration of that time, the
City shall correct the existing problem and bill the property
owner."
Map Changes
Mr. Wallace reported on the update of the City maps being prepared.
From the original map various overlays can be prepared for sewer,
water, zoning, etc.
The change in uses in the surrounding areas was discussed and the
need to acquire information from the County as to what they are
doing in land adjacent to our boundaries. Annexation and the
impact of County developments was further discussed. It was
suggested a package be put together to send to the adjacent property
owners indicating Edgewater's growth patterns. It was felt that
maps of the surrounding areas should be obtained.
ADJOURN
Mr. Nolan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded
by Mr. Kroman. The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by:
Patsy L. McCann
Zoning and Planning Board Workshop 7/29/81
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