01-09-1992
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
104 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
P.O. Box 100 - Edgewater. Florida 32132-0100
(904) 428-3245 SunCom 371-7005
CITY OF EDGEWATER
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1992
COMMUNITY CENTER, CITY HALL
Vice Chairman, Dominick Fazzone called to order a regular meeting
of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m.,
Thursday, January 9, 1992, in the Community Center of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Masso, Mr. Ewing, Mr. Klein, Mr.
Hildenbrand and Mr. Fazzone. Mr. Garthwaite and Chairman
Hellsten were excused. Also present were Mark P. Karet, Director
of Community Development, Krista Storey, City Attorney, and
Sandra Meager-Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Masso made a motion to
1991, seconded by Mr. Ewing.
Mr. Hildenbrand abstained
meeting and Mr. Hildenbrand
approve the minutes of October 24,
Motion CARRI~D 3-2. Mr. Klein and
as Mr. Klein was absent from the
had been excused from the meeting.
Mr. Masso made a motion to approve the minutes of December 12,
1991, seconded by I"lr. Hildenbrand. Motion CARRIED 5--0.
~~W BUSINESS:
SP-9113 - Convert Sinq)e Family House to OfficE? - Luis C.
authorized Agent for James W. Merrick requested site
approval for property located at 103 Orange Avenue.
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plan
Mr. Karet gave a brief summary of the applicants request.Mr.
Ewing questioned 'who is responsible for putting in the required
fire hydrant. Mr. Karet responded that the developer is
responsible. Mr. Karet said .he will ask the Fire Chief to provide
information to LDRA on this issue. Mr. Klein asked if there was
adequate parking. Mr. Karet said yes, one space per 200 square
feet is the requirement.
After brief discussion Mr. Masso moved to accept the site plan as
presented, seconded by Mr. Hildenbrand. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
VA-0491 - Variance to Allow a Six Foot Hiqh Fence on a Corner
Lot. - Richard and Joan Schamp, owners of 1529 Willow Oak Drive
requested a variance to allow a six foot high fence from the
required four foot high fence on a corner lot.
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Mr. Karet said Section 706.00 of the zoning ordinance regulates
fence heights by yard and type. He further stated in side corner
yards only chain link or other non-opaque fencing is permitted up
to a maximum height of four feet.
Mr. Karet said the City's zoning ordinance contains five criteria
which are set out in Section 904.01 and each of these five
criteria must be met before a variance is granted. Mr. Karet
continued to say that none of the five criteria in Section 904.01
of the zoning for the granting of variances has been met by the
applicants. As a result, staff does not support the request for
a variance.
Mr. Schomr told the board that he has a neighbor with the same
fence he is requesting. He also said there are many fences in
the area that do not comply with the code. Mr. Schomp said he
had received a citation for erecting a fence without a permit and
stated he did not know he needed a permit. Mr. Schomp expressed
a desire to put in a pool in the future and wants the fence for
personal privacy. He further stated he didn't know what to
expect from the meeting with the board and wasn't as prepared as
he would like to be.
Mr. Ewing made a motion to send
with the boards recommendation
because there are many homes in
situation. The motion FAILED for
this case to the City Council
that the request be approved,
Florida Shores with the same
lack of a second.
Mr. Karet stated that the LDRA grants variances.
go on to Council, if they are appealed.
Variances only
Mr. Masso moved to table the request until February 13, 1992 to
give the applicant more time to gather information. Motion
seconded by Mr. Klein. Motion CARRI~D 4-1, Mr. Hildenbrand voted
no.
Election of Officers:
Nominations for Chairman: Mr. Ewing moved to postpone elections
until the February 13, 1992 meeting, seconded by Mr. Hildenbrand.
Motion CARRIFD 3-2. Mr. Masso and Mr. Klein voted. no.
Mr. Hildenbrand moved to reconsidered having elections, seconded
by Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Mr. Ewing voted no.
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Mr. Masso moved to nominate officers at this meeting. Seconded by
Mr. Klein. Motion CARRIED 4-1. Mr. Ewing voted no.
Election of Chairman:
Masso declined.
Mr. Klein
moved to
elect Mr.
Masso. Mr.
Mr. Masso nominated Mr. Hellsten, and Mr. Klein nominated Mr.
Garthwaite. Mr. Hellsten received 3 nominations and Mr.
Garthwaite received 2 nominations. Mr. Hellsten was elected by a
3-2 vote.
Nominations for Vice-Chairman: Mr. Masso nominated Mr.
Faz2one. Mr. Fazzone was elected by a 5-0 vote.
Discussion Items:
Planninq and Zoninq Director's Report:
Mr. Karet said he is
comprehensive plan for
there will be a hearing.
rewriting the
DCA's approval,
last items of the
upon their completion
Mr. Karet spoke generally about variances
address specific and unique circumstances.
to say, that general problems must be
legislative changes and not through variances.
saying they must
Mr. Karet continued
remedied through
Mrs. Storey stated to the board, when making a denial to a
request the board should state the reason(s) why.
There being no additional business to come before the agency, a
motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned
at 8:18 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary
Land Development and Regulatory Agency
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January 9, 1992
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