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12-14-1989 ~ ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1989 6:30 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Prior to the meeting, Mrs. Martin in remembrance of Mrs. Sue Glover. Domminick Fazzone to the Agency. called for a moment of silence The members also welcomed Mr. Vice-Chairman Louise Martin called to order a regular the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at Thursday, December 14, 1989, in the Community Center. meeting of 6:32 p.m., ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mr. Fazzone, Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Blazi, Mr. Hellsten, and Mr. excused. Also present were Mark P. Karet, Director and Zoning and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. Garthwaite, Klein were of Planning APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Due to the fact there was no quorum present for the meetings of September 28, 1989, October 17, 1989, and October 27, 1989, the minutes are to be held until the next regular meeting. Mr. Bennington moved to hear RZ-8904 (item 11 of the agenda) first, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 4. RZ-8904 Rezoninq 1904 S. Riverside Dr./Anderson Property The requested zoning was R-l (Single Family Residential) to R-4 (Multi-Family Residential). Mr. Karet noted the parcel was approximately 1.01 acres and was surrounded by various zoning districts. Mr. Karet discussed zoning considerations, comprehensive plan consistency, the current comprehensive plan, and the proposed comprehensive plan. Based on the zoning and comprehensive planning considerations, the Planning and Zoning Department did not support the applicant's request. Mr. Jack Patrick, authorized agent, stated 'Mrs. Anderson was elderly and had difficulty caring for the lot properly. Based upon the Planning and Zoning Department's recommendation he asked to amend his request to R-4, but to allow only single family home sites. There was discussion as to whether or not the lot would meet the subdivision rules and regulations if subdivided. Based upon the Planning and Zoning Departments findings, Mr. Garthwaite moved to recommend the City Council deny the request for rezoning, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 4-0. SP-8913 Hall-Bartholomew Buildinq 24th Street & Hibiscus Drive Luis Geil, authorized agent, was present. Also present were the property owners, Frank Hall and Bill Bartholomew. This project had been given preliminary approval at the September 14th meeting. The main discussion at this time was regarding a memo from William Vola, Fire Chief about fire safety and changes that were required prior to his approval of the site plan. It was pointed out this is a life safety issue and the City and occupants of the building were at risk. The members present agreed they would like to see the issues cited, as per Code, by the Fire Chief before making a decision. Mr. Fazzone moved to get copies of the areas cited by the Fire Chief. Mr. Bennington amended the motion to have a special meeting with the Fire Chief and the City Attorney regarding this issue (Monday, December 18, 1989, at 5:00 p.m., in the Community Center). Mr. Fazzone agreed to the amendment. Mr. Bennington 1 Q 0 seconded the motion. Motion Carried 4-0. Mr. Bennington moved to hear VA-8908 (item 10 of the agenda), seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 4-0. VA-8908 Variance 2304 Victory Palm Drive/Dwinal Property Mr. William Hathaway, Attorney, was present to represent the property owners. Mr. Hathaway asked how many votes would be required for the variance request to be approved. He was told all four (4) members present would have to vote in favor of the request. Mr. Hathaway asked the members to table the request until the next meeting in hopes more members of the Agency would be present. Mr. Garthwaite so moved, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 4-0. Mr. Bennington moved to hear SP-8915 (item 12 on the agenda), seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 4-0. SP-8915 Mausoleum Addition Edqewater Cemetery Mr. H. C. Swoope, authorized agent, was present for preliminary and final site plan approval. Mr. Karet stated all issues regarding this site plan had been addressed, and the Planning and Zoning Department recommended approval. There were no questions or comments from the members. Mr. Garthwaite moved to approve the site plan, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 4-0. Landscape Buffer Areas/Draft Ordinance A memo from the Industrial Development recommending the Agency consider providing an option of either a twenty-five foot (25') buffer or keeping the Code as it currently reads, and increasing the amount of required plantings was noted as received by the Agency. The Industrial Development Board believed this would allow owners of industrial property to use their land to the fullest extent and ease the concerns of the Agency. Mr. Kane inquired as to what would constitute the twenty-five foot (25') buffer. Trees, fences, bamboo, etc were discussed. Mr. Kane also believed there was a lot of industrial property abutting residential property which would be affected by the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bennington moved to approve the draft ordinance and recommended it be forwarded to the City Council, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion Carried 4-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS: The members discussed and agreed to hear requests regarding site plans, subdivisions, variances, special exceptions, etc., at the first meeting of each month, and at the second meeting of each month the Agency will work on the new land development plan. There was also discussion and agreement that the second meeting of each month will be held on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month. Fred Harpster of Harpster Engineering asked to address the members regarding his application for an addition to Sea Treasure Seafood. Mr. Harpster stated he needed to have a sprinkler system for the proposed addition, and asked if he could be placed on the agenda for the special meeting to be held on December 18th. Mr. Karet and the Agency members agreed that City staff should first have an opportunity to work out any problems with the submitted plans. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, December 14, 1989 2 o o Mr. Bennington asked if all septic tanks are now required to be placed in the front yard since the C.I.P. is getting under way. There being no further business to come before the Agency, Mr. Garthwaite moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Bennington. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.. Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney, Secretary Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, December 14, 1989 3