07-25-1990 Reconvened 08-02-1990
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
RECONVENED MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1990 -
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1990
6:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman C. Peter Hellsten reconvened the meeting of Wednesday,
July 25, 1990, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday August 2, 1990, in the
Community Center to continue the review of the draft Land
Development Regulations.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mr. Fazzone, Mr. Garthwaite,
Mr. Hellsten, Mr. Klein, and Mr. Hildenbrand. Mrs. Blazi was
excused. Also present were Mark P. Karet, Planning and Zoning
Director, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary.
There was discussion regarding a recent VCARD seminar that
covered impact fee generation, and the County's Concurrency
Management Ordinance. Mr. Karet stated that Edgewater's
ordinance will require intense review because it is rather
simplistic. Mr. Karet stated that the level of services
available will determine if growth will be permitted.
Land Development Requlations: Mr.
synopsis of the July 25th meeting
were not in attendance.
Bennington gave a brief
for the benefit of those who
There was discussion regarding interpretations. of the Code
between staff. Mr. Karet stated that conflicts of interpretation
between staff members should be resolved by the City Manager.
The members added that the City Manager should act on the advise
of the City Attorney, and conflicting interpretations between
staff and the public should be resolved by the LDRA.
Administrative approval was discussed. This type of approval
would concern engineering, landscape changes to an approved site
plan, fence permits, etc. Mr. Karet stated the new Land
Development Regulations will require replats.
The members discussed the LDRA's review of applications and
agreed that the LDRA shall forward its comments to the council
via the Development Administrator for presentation.
The LDR~ discussed the various types of approval. It was agreed
that the Council must be the ultimate authority in regards to
legislation and matters of general policy that effect the entire
city. It was also agreed that it was the role of the LDRA to
address site specific issues. In order to avoid the involvement
of politics in matters effecting individual property owners the
LDRA felt it should be the final authority. As a result, the
members agreed that appeals of the decisions of both bodies
should go to circuit court.
Mr. Karet stated that there will be a weekly register of actions
to put the public on notice of applications being submitted to
the City.
Mr. Karet informed the members that
not less than sixty (60) days
development order.
applicants will be notified
prior to the expiration of a
The Agency discussed levels of service, as it pertains to
development. Mr. Karet stated that when the levels of service
are at capacity, development orders will not be issued until the
levels of service are expanded to handle the development. The
members agreed that a chronicle of the levels of service
available and the amount used will have to be kept so there is
always a current record.
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The members discussed conditions that may
developer in order to carry out the intent of
Development Regulations, and agreed that the
limited to" should be added.
be imposed on a
the proposed Land
wording "but not
Mr. Hellsten called a recess at 8:35 p.m..
reconvened to order at 8:44 p.m..
The meeting was
Mr. Karet explained that development agreements would be reviewed
by staff and the LDRA, but they would receive final approval
from the City Council, as they are binding agreements. Mr.
I<aret stated an example would be a project done in phases.
Mr. Karet added that any amendment to the original agreement
would also require approval by the City Council.
The members agreed to continue their review at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Planninq and Zoninq Director's Reports: Mr. Karet informed the
members he would be on vacation from August 17th until August
28th. The members agreed to postpone their meeting scheduled for
the 22nd until the 29th.
Chairman's Reports:
None.
Aqency Member Reports: Mr. Klein discussed the Titan Health
Club and a memo he had which stated the required fire rating
was only a 1/2" proprietary wall or gypsum board. Mr. Hellsten
stated the gypsum board may be backed up by some other wall (ie:
block). Mr. Klein stated the building permit application was
signed by the tenant, but should have been signed by the owner of
the building. He also discussed alleged irregularities regarding
the issuance of an occupational license and the signage. Mr.
Klein stated a city employee is working there and that city
employees receive a discount. Mr. Karet stated that some
irregularities did occur prior to the fire and building
departments being merged, and the Planning and Zoning approved
their section of the occupational license application in March.
Mr. Karet added that a city employee was asked to give boxing
lessons, but he was not aware of any free memberships. Mr. Klein
stated that there should be some type of disciplinary action
taken. Mr. Karet stated that issues of this nature are not the
responsibility of the Agency, but they can go to the Councilor
the Building and Trades Regulatory Board on an individual basis
as private citizens. Mr. Klein stated he would go to the Council
himself if the Agency did not want to do anything. Mr. Hellsten
stated it was not the Agency' responsibility.
Mr. Klein discussed the methodist church on U.S. 1 that is
currently being renovated. He asked if they had permits, and the
specific types of permits issued. He stated that he believed
they were enlarging the church, and because it was already a
nonconforming structure, the enlargement should not be permitted.
Mr. Karet stated the church was actually decreasing the
nonconformity by about 50 inches, and because they were
decreasing the nonconformity, they were not required to go
through the site plan process. Several of the Agency members
believed that the footprint of the building was being increased.
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Mr. Karet stated that based on the representation of the churches
agent, there would be no increase in size. Fill (dirt) mounds
which have recently been left on the property was also discussed.
Mr. Karet stated he would look into the matter.
Mr. Hellsten stated he wanted a complete account regarding Titan
Health Club and the Methodist Church at the next meeting. Mr.
Fazzone so moved, seconded by Mr. Klein. Motion Carried 6-0.
Mr. Hellsten and Mr. Klein stated they would not be able to
attend the August 9th meeting.
Mr. Fazzone moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion
and second were withdrawn. Mr. Bennington moved to continue the
meeting until August 9, 1990, seconded by Mr. Fazzone. Motion
Carried 6-0 (9:50 p.m.).
Land Development and Regulatory Agency
Special Meeting
Thursday, August 2, 1990
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Beverly Kinney, Secretary
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