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08-11-1983 , ,~ .. ..' ,t) (,) CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS REGULAR MEETING August 11, 1983 Minutes The regular meeting was called to order by Mrs. Martin, Chairman, in the Community Center at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Roush and Newell. Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Murphy, Messrs. Garthwaite, Wetzel, Also present: Mrs. Taylor, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Garthwaite motioned to approve the minutes of the July 14, 1983 regular meeting and the July 28, 1983 special meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Newell and CARRIED 6-0. NEW BUSINESS BJ's Flowers and Plants, requesting variances to the rear and front setback requirements at 917 South Ridgewood Avenue Mrs. Betty J. Morton, one of the owners of the business, was present to explain her plans. She explained that the addition to the rear of the building will be used for a design room and storage. The roof of the building will be remodeled and sloped. Traffic can go around the building and go out the front if they wish. Mr. Garthwaite suggested that each variance be considered separately. The rear variance was considered first. Mr. Bill Hutchins of 918 New York Avenue to the back. He had no objection to the Flowers and Plants was a good neighbor. advised of the application. was present. He abutts the property addition and commented that BJ's He thanked the Board for being Parking was discussed. It was noted that the business requires 13 parking spaces. Mrs. Morton said that the majority of their business is at four different times during the year. There is one parking space on the street. Mr. Garthwaite made a motion that the back yard variance be approved pro- viding diagonal parking be provided on the south side and a circular type drive around the building back out to U. S. 1 be provided. Mr. Newell seconded the motion. The motion CARRIED 6-0. Mrs. Morton asked if she could alter the front of the building so that she needed less of a variance, would they approve that. She needs the five feet for an overhang because of the sun. She needs protection for her plants from the sun. Mr. Garthwaite, explained the request, stating that the former residence was turned into a business, which now requires a 40 ft. setback from U. S. 1. He stated that in talking to the owner, and learning what she plans to do, it will help the building and be of benefit to the City, but it would be adding to the nonconformity. Mrs. Morton said she has gotten more infor- mation about the structure of the front of the building where the door and window are. They do not have to be removed. She needs the porch front because she must have some type of overhang because of the intense heat. Mrs. Murphy remarked that a variance stays with the property. Mr. Garthwaite said that if the roof which will come out five feet can be constructed in such a way that no ground supports would be needed, it is possible she would be legal in doing it. The supports may be able to come back into the building itself. Mrs. Morton said that she could move the addition to the north back so that it could remain the same size, and do away with the front addition. Mr. Garthwaite said that if she is just going to put up the overhang, it is possible there is no variance condition to consider. This was discussed at length. Mr. Garthwaitie motioned to DENY the front yard variance as requested. ~s. Marti~seconded the motion. The motion to DENY the front yard variance CARRIED 6-0.,S~~, ~~~./.. ~~,?~ ~ . o Q Mrs. Morton said she would take two copies of the drawings to the Building Official to see if he would approve the overhang. Mr. Garthwaite motioned to table further discussion of this request until the applicant gets with the Building Official for his comments. Mr. Newell seconded the motion, which CARRIED 6-0. The plan shows ten parking spaces. Without the addition to the front this number of spaces would be sufficient. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Martin asked the Board members to review the Rules and Regulations of the Board, because this would be on next month's agenda for revisions, if necessary. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor