06-28-1979 Special
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
(Building Code)
SPECIAL MEETING
June 28, 1979
Chairman Milan Griffith called the special meeting to order at
7:35 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall.
ROLL CALL
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Mr. Griffith
Mr. Troutner"
Mr. Harris--
Mr. Loeffler
Mr. Cole
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Also Present:
"Mr. DeGroot, City Engineer
Mr. Loomis
Mr. Murphy, Building Official
Mr. Mack i e
Mr. Siciliano
Mr. Griffith said that he had called this special meeting to discuss
the problem of septic tanks in Florida Shores:. The Board had sent
a letter to the Council requesting that something be done about the
fact that the Health Dept. is advising contractors to olabe';septic
tanks in the back yards. He asked Mr. DeGroot to atte~d this meeting
so they could discuss whatever future plans the City may have for"
installing sewer lines in Florida Shores. He also asked Mr. Loomis
to attend because he is in the business of installing septic tanks
and can give some input on real life conditions of putting in a septic
tank in the rear of the buildings. Councilman Asting seems to think
that this should be done because the City may someday run sewer lines
in back of buildings out in Florida Shores.
Mr. DeGroot said that actually no master plan has been developed for
Florida Shores. The installation of sewers will probably have to be
done sometime in the future, as the population increases. However,
it will be an extremely expensive project and there will also be a
need for an additional sewer treatment plant in the southwest area
of the City.
"There was some discussion about the easements. There was a difference
of opinion as to whether or not the e~sements were 20' or 101.
Mr. Loomis spoke to the Board "about the" problems of putting septic
tanks in the rear,yards. It is often necessary to remove more trees
in the back and most builders and home owners do not want trees
removed. Also, many people like to put swimming pools in their back
ya rd s.
The Board discussed the fact that a side stub out would be acceptable
but that builders should be able to decide whether or not to put the
septic tanks in the front or rear yards.
Mr. Loomis told the Board that'there have been several occasions when
the lines for the septic tanks are too close to the water lines. This
- should be checked more carefully.
The Board discussed sending a notice to builders concerning state
regulations about water and sewer lines. Mr. Murphy said that he
would bring this to the attention of builders and that he didn't
think a notice at this time was necessary.
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The Board continued the discussion of the location of septic tanks.
Mr. DeGroot said that ~uilders could use their discretion as to
which place' (front Or rear yards) would be better. It 1S probable
that almost every house should be considered on a separate basis.
Mr. Co 1 e.m a d e a m 0 t.i 0 nth a t the Boa r d _ s end ale t t e r tot h e C i t Y
Council requesting that the Council inform the Health Dept. that
they do not have to be responsible to the City for where plumbing
and stubouts are put. The City will follow the state regulations
in regard to water lines. The placement of septic tanks should
be left up to the individual builders. Mr. Harris seconded the
motion. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
The Board also requested that they be furnished with an up to date
list of contractors presently 'building homes :and<comm~rcial buildings
in Edgewater.
Mr. L 0 ef.f le r b r 0 ugh t , u P the sub j e c t 0 f 4 II bat t e r boa r d be i n g use d
on monolithic slab. There should be 8" showing.
Mr. Harris said he thoug'ht when they adopted the code is was l8~
10" footer 'for mono and 81L showing.
There was a discussion about the present regulations concerning
the footers.' It was the concensus of opinion that the builders not
following spe~ific regulations were non-licensed builders. The Board
discussed,the problem of non-licensed builders who get permits under
an owners name or a relatives name and sometimes are able 'to build
a number of houses each year.
Mr. .Harris made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cole sec6nded
the motion.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Nancy Blazi
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