09-22-1983 Special
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Board of Adjustment Special Meeting
September 22, 1983
Minutes
Mrs. Martin, Board Chairman, called the special meeting to order at 7 p.m.
in City Hall.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Martin, Messrs. Garthwaite, Wetzel
and Newell. Excused: Mr. Roush. Also present: Mrs. Taylor, Secretary.
PUBLIC HEARING
Jerry Winchell - Request for a special exception to construct a duplex in
a B-3 zone in compliance with the dimensional requirements of the R-4 multi-
family district, behind the Farrell Motel on' Edgewater Drive.
The members had received a letter from the Planning Commission stating
that in their opinion this application meets all the requirements of the
B-3 Zoning and is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The secretary verified that the application for the special exception was
advertised, the property was posted and abutting property owners were
notified as required by law.
Mr. Winchell explained that the two units would be approximately 2400 square
feet.
Mr. Earl Wallace spoke on behalf of Mr. Winchell. He presented plans to
the members showing the type of construction and the fire wall separating
the two units. He explained that the duplexes would be occupied by Mr.
Winchell and his family. The right of way in that area is a 30 ft. easement
which dead ends. It is his opinion that this is a good buffer between the'
highway business and residential, and they have met all the R-4 requirements.
They plan to utilize the natural terrain. He distributed copies of the site
plan. There is a swale at the back of the property and a natural tree buffer.
There is a cluster of pines in the front which they plan to save, working
the drive and parking arount it.
A neighbor, present in the audience, said that she lived in back of the
motel, and felt it would be an improvement to the area.
Mr. Garthwaite stated that he has always been opposed to multi-family in a
B-3 zone, but after looking at the lay-out of this property, and the fact
that there are residential homes on the east side of the dividing line, he
felt it would make a buffer between the B-3 and residential. Mr. Garthwaite
made a motion that the special exception be granted. Mr. Wetzel seconded the
motion, which CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Minutes submitted bv ~oan T~vlnr