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02-06-1986 , ~ u ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 06, 1986 9:00 A.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Vice Chairman Wheeler called to order a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 9:00 A.M., February 06, 1986 in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Messrs. Jake Wheeler, George Quaggin, Fred Finn, James Mackie and Paul Loeffler. Also present were Connie Martinez, City Clerk and Administrator, Dennis Fischer, Building Official and Jan Morris, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of January 16, 1986 were presented for approval. Mr. Quaggin made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Motion seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion CARRIED 5-0. SITE PLAN REVIEW SP-8532 Mr. Luis Geil was present to discuss this site plan which was to build an Old Tyme General Store and Mini-warehouses at 30th Street between Hibiscus Drive and Guava Drive. The Building Official expressed concern as to the size of the septic tank and drainfield. He wondered if it would be large enough to handle a commercial operation. It was stated that the gas pump approval would be contingent on the Council approving them for the B-2 zoning. The rear set backs were discussed. Mr. Fischer stated that there was only twenty foot setback shown for the rear and the requirement is twenty five feet. Mr. Loeffler made a motion to approve the site plan with the condition that Mr. Geil adjust the warehouses to have a twenty five foot rear set back and with the gas pumps approval contingent on the City Council approving them for that zone. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. CERTIFICATES OF ZONING: COZ 86-09 B-5 WHITE DRAGON KUNG FU HONEY SILK The Board reviewed the certificate of zoning for the White Dragon Kung Fu. They stated this would be a health and excerise club. Finding the parking sufficient Mr. Mackie made a motion to approve this certificate of zoning. Motion seconded by Mr. Quaggin. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-10 B-2 ACE DISTRIBUTION CENTER PETER S. VERNON This certificate of zoning was for a wholesale distribution of clothing at 1952 Guava Drive. Mr. Loeffler moved that. this be accepted as a clothing store. Mr. Finn seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-11 B-5 GARY AND MAUREEN BASS RETAIL SALES Maureen Bass was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. She stated this would be a retail sales of wood, wicker and rattan furniture. This is to be located at the Downtown Edgewater Plaza. Mr. Loeffler made a motion to accept the certificate of zoning. Motion seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-12 B-5 BAND C CERAMICS ELIZABETH J. HOWEY Elizabeth Howey was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. This is a hobby shop to be located at the Downtown Edgewater Plaza. This certificate of zoning is a transfer from Park Avenue. The Board stated there is plenty of parking in this area. Mr. Mackie made a motion to approve this COZ. Motion seconded by Mr. Loeffler. Motion CARRIED 5-0. , u u COZ 86-13 ROBERT ANDERSON CONTRACTORS SERVICE B-3 This certificate of zoning was to locate a contractors service at 929 South Ridgewood. There was not anyone present to discuss this certificate of zoning. The Board had questions that needed answering therefore Mr. Mackie made a motion to table this COZ. Motion seconded by Mr. Loeffler. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-14 B-3 SHARON L. PHELPS UNIQUE OPTICAL FRAMES Sharon Phelps was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. She stated they would be selling to doctor offices only. She also said they would only sell the frames for the glasses. Mr. Loeffler made a motion to approve this COZ. Mr. Finn seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-15 B-3 SUN BANK This certificate of zoning is for a commercial bank located at 512 North Ridgewood. The Board discussed this COZ and finding everything adequate Mr. Loeffler made a motion to approve the COZ. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: COZ 85-58 B-3 ALFRED A. DE CUBELLIS, HIBISCUS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE Mr. DeCubellis was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. This COZ had been tabled at the last two meetings. Mr. DeCubellis informed the Board that the easement to the north of his property is owned by Mr. Pilch who is making up a legal document for him. The parking spaces and the paving was discussed by the Board. The Board told Mr. DeCubellis that he may use hard top or concrete as long as it meets Code. Mrs. Martinez asked how many parking spaces he was required to have. Mr. Wheeler replied eight which had to be paved and entrance paved too. Mr. Loeffler suggested he pave the entire front and the north side of the building and the entrance. Mr. Mackie made a motion to accept this site plan providing the hard top paving is completed to our specifications, Mr. Mackie indicated on the plans that it must be the entire front and north side of the property. Mr. Loeffler seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-02 B-3 KATHLEEN POULIN LITTLE RED FURNITURE HOUSE Mrs. Poulin was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. She told the Board they had completed all their requirements they had asked for at the last meeting. The Board complimented her on her drawing of her plans. Mr. Loeffler made a motion to approve this COZ. Motion seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion CARRIED 5-0. COZ 86-07 B-3 FRANK P. BYRNE TERRY HOTDOGS Mr. Byrne was present to discuss this certificate of zoning. Mr. Wheeler stated they had a letter from the Chief of Police stating the traffic there was not a problem. Mr. Byrne informed the Board this is a mobile unit. Motion seconded by Mr. Finn. Motion CARRIED 5-0. NEW BUSINESS: PERMITTED USE CHANGE IN B-2 ZONE FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. Wheeler stated that a church is not permitted in a B-2 zone. Mr. Zev Cohern, representing the Friendship Baptist Church, presented the Board with some drawings for the Church. Mr. Cohern stated this is an existing building at 2108 Hibiscus Drive and they want to remodel it. He also said they would use two adjoining lots for parking. The Board discussed the request for the permitted use change and found they did not want to allow churches in a B-2 zoning and if they changed this any church would be able to locate in the B-2 zoning. The Board informed Mr. Cohern that he would -2- Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 06, 1986 u ~ # have to go to the Board of A~ustment to get a special exception in order to be able to have a church in the B-2 zone. Mr. Mackie made a motion to accept this request under special exception if finalized by the Board of Adjustment then they may return to Planning and Zoning with a site plan for final approval. Mr. Quaggin seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. SIGN ORDINANCE 79-0-25 Mr. Wheeler stated they had missed the agenda item sign ordinance under old business. Mr. Fischer ask the Board to table this subject indefinitely until he gets more research done on it. Mr. Mackie made a motion to table the sign ordinance indefinitely. Mr. Loeffler seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. SP-8503 WILLIAM ROSSITER REQUEST FOR SIX MONTH EXTENSION Mr. Rossiter ask the Board to give him a six month extension on his final site plan approval to begin construction. Mr. Rossiter said his one year approval will run out February 20. Stating the building permit on this will be very expensive he would like an extension to finalize financing and other negotiations. Mr. Fischer stated the stormwater calculations had not been approved as of yet. Mr. Mackie made a motion to approve the six month extension. Mr. Loeffler seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PAVING REQUIREMENTS OF PARKING AREAS, DAVID MITCHUM Mr. Mitchum requested to be exempted from the paving requirements of parking spaces. He stated he is on a unpaved road which is in poor condition and he doesn't see the point of requiring him to pave when the street is unpaved. mr. Mitchum stated there is no pavement in sight of his parking lot and no intended pavement for some time. Mrs. Martinez related to the Board that a special exception can not be given to exempt someone from an Ordinance it would have to be an amendment to the Ordinance. Mrs. Martinez informed the Board that the City has designated Guava Drive to paved in 1986 and Hibiscus Drive to be paved in 1987. Mr. Mitchum said he was asking hem to help him and anyone in the future by recommending to the Council that the Ordinance be amended. The Board discussed the amendment to the paving requirements. Mr. Mitchum stated that Florida Shores was the only business property in the City where the roads were not paved. Mr. Loeffler asked if it would be feasible to fill the lot with lime rock and one inch of shell for a sub-base for paving. Mr. Mitchum said the engineer told him that hard packed sheli would be much the same as pavement when it comes to stormwater calculations. Mr. Fischer stated if he should decide to pour concrete then the existing grade of undisturbed soil is sufficient. Mr. Loeffler made a motion to ask the Council under special exemption to make a change in the ordinance to give relief from the paving for two years to the people on Guava Drive and Hibiscus Drive and for preparation of the lot used an acceptable sub-base for paving. Mr. Mackie seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. AMENDED AGENDA: ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Wheeler stated they needed to elect Officers. Mr. Finn nominated Mr. Wheeler as Chairman. Mr. Loeffler seconded the nomination. Mr. Wheeler elected Chairman by vote of 4-0. Mr. Mackie nominated Mr. Loeffler as Vice Chairman. Mr. Loeffler declined the nomination. Mr. Loeffler nominated Mr. Mackie as Vice Chairman. Mr. Mackie declined. Mr. Mackie nominated Mr. Quaggin as Vice Chairman. Nomination seconded by Mr. Loeffler. Mr. Quaggin elected as Vice Chairman by vote of 4-0. There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was duly adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Minutes respectively submitted by Jan Morris -3- Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 06, 1986