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09-26-1990 Q o ~~ . . CITY OF EDGEWATER LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1990 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman C. Peter Hellsten called to order a regular meeting of the Land pevelopment and Regulatory Agency at 6:35 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 1990, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Masso, Mr. Fazzone, Mr. Garthwaite, Mr. Hellsten, and Mr. Hildenbrand. Mrs. Blazi and Mr. Klein were excused. Also present were Mark P. Karet, Planning and Zoning Director, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. CONTINUED BUSINESS: Land Development Requlations: Mr. Hellsten stated that Mr. Masso, Mr. Fazzone and himself had attended a meeting with Mr. Karet, Mrs. Plaskett, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director, and Mr. York Phillips of LaRue Planning and Management Services regarding the Land Development Regulations. Mr. Hellsten noted there were significant changes, and a thorough review was needed. Mr. Karet stated the meeting was to give those interested a broad overview, and philosophy and approach were discussed. He added that this will mean a complete and almost total rewrite of the Code. Mr. Karet stated that the Technical Review Committee (TRC) was discussed and it was agreed that approval will require a consensus of all members of the TRC. There was some discussion regarding Section 202.05, Qualifications for membership. It was noted that the Agency shall consist of not more than three (3) of whom shall have an active license or certification by the State of Florida to practice in one or more of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, contracting, construction of buildings or building systems, real estate, property appraisal, or mortgage brokerage. Mr. Garthwaite pointed out that Section 202.04, Appointment and removal of members, states that a member can be terminated after their overall attendance record is less than two thirds (2/3) over any six (6) month period. Mr. Karet noted that the Council will make the final decision. Chapter 10, Nonconformities, Section 1002, Nonconforming Uses, was discussed. Mr. Karet stated that the consultants still need to address parking and landscaping. Mr. Karet pointed out that it will be up to staff, and Council to enforce any amortization clauses. Mr. Karet stated that Nonconforming Lots, Section 1005, can be developed if they were created prior to 1974 provided they can meet some of the standards of the surrounding uses. If the lots were created after 1974 but before the new Land Development Regulations go into effect, the lots can be developed if they meet the standards of the current code. Mr. I<aret stated that Chapter 11 discusses the protection of landowner's rights and the appeal process available. Mr. Karet discussed Chapter 12, establishes procedures to ensure permitted unless the infrastructure development is in place or will be demands created by that development. map will be kept and updated showing Concurrency. This chapter that no development will be necessary to support that in place concurrent with the Mr. Karet stated that a deficiencies in the 1 ~ Q ~ infrastructure, and affected area until acceptable level. no the development will be permitted in the level of services are brought up to an Article II, Chapter 23, Arrangement of Uses and Structures, Section 2303.01, Use of Required Yards, which includes commercial vehicles in residential areas was discussed. It was agreed that a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) needs to be established, and some of the current regulations (Sections 712. and 18-4) should be incorporated into the new land development regulations. There was also discussion about signage on commercial vehicles. State law requires certain commercial vehicles to have signage, but they can be magnetic so they can be easily removed. The Agency discussed Chapter 24, Open Space: Landscaping: Buffering: Trees. Mr. f<aret stated there were several approaches to be made in this. One would be that everything requires a buffer, another is that buffers be required as screens. Or a third alternative is to require buffering only if a high intensity use is abutting a lower intensity use. The higher the intensity, the larger the buffer. Chairman Hellsten called a recess from 8:35 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.. The discussion of buffering continued. After discussion, a majority of the members agreed that fencing should be opaque, and buffer standards need to be more specific as to what is required as a buffer and how much of an area will be a buffer. Chapter 27, Off-Street Parking, Section 2706, Parking Deferral, was discussed. Mr. f<aret stated an example would be Florida Shores Plaza. They have more parking than needed, and some of the parking could have been replaced with landscaping. He added that deferred spaces need to be reserved, because they may be needed later. The members agreed they were comfortable with this section the way it is written. It was noted Committee, and incorporated in that signage will be handled by the the county's environmental standards the land use regulations. Ad-Hoc will be DISCUSSION ITEMS: Planninq and Zoninq Director's Reports: Mr. f<aret stated a Resolution to formally establish the Ad-Hoc Committee is scheduled for the next Council meeting. He added that the City Attorney, the chairman to the LDRA will be on the committee, and the Agency can elect the rest of the committee members. Chairman's Reports: None. Aqency Member Reports: purchased property on had been purchased for Mr. Garthwaite asked if the city had S.R. 442. Mr. f<aret stated the property the new water plant. There being no further business to come before the Agency, Mr. Garthwaite moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Fazzone. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 26, 1990 Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney, Secretary 2