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12-08-1988 ~4 -, , o o CITY OF EDGEWATER LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1988 7:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER Chairman Nancy. Blazi called to order a regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 8, 1988, in the Community Center. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Bennington, Mrs. Blazi, Mr. Garthwaite, Mr. Klein, Mr. Mackie and Mrs. Martin. Also present were Lynne Plaskett, Planning Assistant/Grant Administrator, and Beverly Kinney, Secretary. Mrs. Glover was excused. SITE PLANS: SP-8819 L. Geil Miniwarehouse Building 3103 Hibiscus Drive Formerly SP-8727: The Agency went through the Department Head comments. Mrs. Plaskett stated the plan was basically the same, but the building has been shifted, the parking directly onto the street has been eliminated and moved. She asked the Agency to consider removing the driveway at 31st and Hibiscus, because it is a dangerous intersection. There is access on India Palm Drive. Mr. Geil stated there was a small office with restroom facilities, and no one else should have access. Mr. Bennington read the definition of miniwarehouses, Section 200.00, which stated miniwarehouses were permitted along Florida East Coast Railroad between 20th and 30th Streets. Mr. Geil believed it was for conversions only, Mrs. Plaskett believed it was for cpnversions also. The Agency discussed the possible intent of Section 200.00 regarding miniwarehouses. Mr. Geil stated the lighting will be on the outside of the building only. Mr. Bennington asked about the fire hydrant and who should supply it, either the developer or the City. Mrs. Plaskett stated the City would supply the needed hydrant. Mr. Klein moved to ask the City Attorney for a determination on the legality of miniwarehouses, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Mr. Geil asked if he could get approval contingent upon the Attorney's inter- pretation. Motion Carried 6-0. Mrs. Blazi repeated Mr. Geil's request. After some discussion, Mr. Garthwaite moved to approve the plan contingent upon the City Attorney giving a favorable opinion, seconded by Mr. Mackie. More discussion followed on the question. Mr. Mackie withdrew his second and Mr. Garthwaite withdrew his motion. There was discussion regarding the correct address for the site. The application stated the address is 3103 Hibiscus, but the Agency questioned the correctness of the address. There was also discussion regarding the correct method for determining the amount of shrubbery needed for the site, since the Building Department and the Planning Department differed in their way of calculating the amount. It was noted by Mr. Geil that there is nothing in the Code at this time re- garding a formula for landscaping. There was discussion regarding potential traffic hazards at the Hibiscus Drive ingress/egress. Mr. Bennington moved to refer the address to staff to determine what th..correct address of the site should be, which would include a legal determination if necessary. Mr. Klein seconded the motion. Motion Carried 6-0. The Agency agreed egress at Hibiscus would be acceptable, as there is ingress/egress available on India Palm Drive. SP-8820 L. Geil Shops/Miniwarehouses Hibiscus Drive, between 22nd and 23rd Streets Formerly SP-8704: Mr. Geil stated the site plan expired, so it is before the Agency for approval. Mrs. Blazi went through the Department Head comments. The Building Department noted the plan had been previously approved and should be approved again. Mr. Klein noted he had a question about the restrooms, because each unit was going to have an office and believed each unit should there- -, o o fore have restroom facilities. He believed the Agency would be setting a bad precedent by approving this. The majority of the members agreed with Mr. Klein's statement. The Agency discussed the fact that the original site plan, approved in 1987, no longer existed, because it had expired. Mr. Geil stated the site plan basically complied with the Code. "If the Board desires a toilet in each facility it can be changed, but that is part of the Building Department. I don't think it is really any problem for the Planning Department. It can be a re- quirement that the Planning Board can tell me." Mr. Bennington believed this would be setting up every miniwarehouse in the City to be allowed to convert into offices without supplying bathroom facilities. Mr. Klein moved to approve the plan contingent upon individual restrooms in each office and shop area, and that there be a written agreement that the shop and office area be rented as one unit, Mrs. Martin seconded. Mrs. Plaskett asked if that meant a toilet and a sink? Mr. Geil asked if the sink could be in the shop area. Mrs. Blazi had no problem with that. There were no other questions. Motion Carried 6-0. SKETCH PLANS: William DeNight Additional Gas Tanks and Pumps V.S.1 At Wilkinson Avenue: Mr. DeNight stated he wanted to remove the existing island and tanks, because they are too close to the corner and relocate them to the parcel to the North, which he is intending to purchase. He added there would be no additional curb cuts, and would be replacing the underground tanks. Mrs. Blazi went through the Department Head comments. Mr. Mackie asked for the location of the project. There were no other questions or comments. Mr. Bennington moved to approve the sketch plan, seconded by Mr. Garth- waite. Motion Carried 7-0. The Agency recessed at 7:50 p.m., and was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Earl Wallace Business Complex India Palm Drive & 33rd Street: Mrs. Blazi went through the Department Head comments. Mr. Wallace stated the overflow parking would go into the R-4 district with a building that would serve as the managers residence. It was noted a fire hydrant would be needed at the S.W. corner of 30th Street and India Palm Drive. Mr. Wallace stated there is a fire hydrant shown on the plans on the Southwest corner. Mr. Wallace explained the concept of the office complex to the Agency. There was some discussion about the actual location of the proposed site. There were no questions from Agency members. Mrs. Martin moved to approve the sketch plan, seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion Carried 6-0. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS: Linda Towsley To Allow Drapery Manufacturing In The I-I District: The Agency discussed the requested use and felt it did belong in the I-I district. Mrs. Plaskett was not able to find an existing permitted use in the Code to apply the requested use.~. There was a brief discussion about recommending the issuance of a temporary license until the use could be placed in the book. Mr. Bennington moved to recommend Council include drapery manufacturing as a permitted use in the 1-1, and to grant a temporary license. Mr. Garthwaite seconded. Mr. Mackie asked if she was thinking about going into upholstery. Mrs. Towsley stated she will also be doing cornices. She defined the "cornice" to the Agency. After some discussion, the Agency felt the license should be issued under upholstery, because cornices are primary, drapery is secondary. Mr. Bennington amended his motion to say that the Agency feels the primary use falls under upholstery, but we still recommend Council include drapery manufacturing as a permitted use in the 1-1 district. Mr. Garthwaite approved the amendment. Motion Carried 6-0. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, December 8, 1988 Page 2 o o Zoning Text Amendments continuted: Kevin Schweizer To Allow Paint Production in the 1-1 and 1-2 Districts: Mr. Bennington stated he was surprised to see some of Coronado Paint was located in the 1-1. Mrs. Plaskett stated the request is being made be- cause the use is already in the 1-1 and they want it added as a permitted use. Mrs. Plaskett added this item had been tabled to get more infor- mation regarding hazardous waste. She was not able to get an answer, because more information is needed regarding what materials they will be working with. Mrs. Blazi stated Mr. Schweizer indicated the expansion would be for offices. Mr. Klein moved to table until Mr. Schweizer is available, seconded by Mr. Bennington. Motion Carried 6-0. It was noted Mr. Schweizer was informed of the meeting. OLD BUSINESS: Airport Hazard Zones: Mr. Al Roberts of the Florida Department of Transportation was present to discuss F.A.A. 77 regulations regarding airport and structure heights for safe use of air space, and Florida Statute 333 regarding the regulating of airport hazard zones. There was some discussion regarding F.A.A. 77 regulations and Florida Statute 333. Mrs. Martin moved to send all information to the City Planner to review and report back to the Land Development and Regulatory Agency as soon as possible, seconded by Mr. Mackie. Motion Carried 6-0. Restaurants In The 1=1 District As Requested by Frank Elliott: Mr. Elliott asked that this item be withdrawn due to illness. CHAIRMAN/BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: The Agency discussed the memo sent to Mr. Kelly, Interim City Manager, regarding alleged code violations, and discussed a possible meeting date to discuss this at length. The members agreed to meet at 5:00 on December 14, 1989. Mrs. Blazi asked the members to bring the information they had received earlier regarding code violations to the December 14th meeting. Mrs. Blazi also asked that a current code violation packet be sent to the City Manager with a cover memo. The Agency agreed the problem should be handled administratively. Mr. Bennington stated the required six inch (6") curb at the Old Tyme General Store had not been put in, and he spoke to Mr. Fischer about this. Mrs. Plaskett stated Mr. Fischer does not make a habit of taking the site plan in the field, he does not enforce landscaping, etc. After some discussion the members asked Mrs. Plaskett to work on a shrub formula for landscaping. There was discussion about the shed at Public Works, and parking for the library. They also discussed the trailer parked at the City Hall parking lot. Mr. Bennington moved per the above list, why does the City apply laws to people when the City doesn't have to abide by the law. The question is meant for the City Manager. Seconded by Mr. Klein. After further discussion, Mr. Bennington withdrew his motion. Mr. Klein withdrew his second. The members wanted to know why the memo regarding restaurants in the 1-1 district for Council was stopped at the City Manager's office. The members were informed that the City Manager must give his permission before the employees can "solicit" information from the City Attorney, and all information must go through the City Manager before going to Council. There was some discussion regarding the flea market regarding the parking lot, and architectural drawings. They also discussed occupational licensing for the vendors. There being no further business to come before the Agency, Mr. Mackie moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Martin. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:25 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Beverly Kinney Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Thursday, December 8, 1988 Page 3