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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1987
9:00 A.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Wheeler called to order a regular meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Board at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, February 19, 1987, in the
Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Wheeler, Mr. Klein, Mr. Loeffler, Mr.
Mackie, Mr. Quaggin and Mr. Rossiter. Also present were Lynne Plask-
ett, Planning Assistant/Grant Administrator and Beverly Kinney, Board
Secretary. There was one (1) member from the press present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of January 15, 1987, were presented for approval. Mr.
Loeffler moved to accept the minutes as written, Mr. Mackie seconded
the motion. Motion Carried 4-0. Mr. Klein and Mr. Rossiter declined
to vote, because they were not present for that meeting.
Mrs. Blazi arrived at approximately 9:06 A.M., with Connie Martinez,
City Clerk/Administrator.
SITE PLANS:
SP-8701 Jon Davis D&D Raceway 2322 Hibiscus Drive Utility Shed B-2
Mr. Davis was present to di?cuss this site plan, and explained he
only wants to add a utility shed, and there will be no other change
on the site. Mr. Loeffler moved to accept the plan, seconded by Mr.
Rossiter. Motion Carried 7-0.
SP-8702 Sid Corhern Edgewater Quick Lube1821 S. Ridgewood Ave B-3
Mr. Corhern was present to discuss this site plan. Mrs. Plaskett inf-
ormed the Board all issues of concern brought up by the Department Heads
had been addressed, but there was no final approval from the City Eng-
ineer as yet. It was explained to the Board the business would only
do oil changes and lube jobs. Mr. Corhern requested avoiding the buffer
required between residential and commercial sites, but was denied.
The Board discussed water and sewer, disposal of waste and the fire
hydrant needed. The Board wanted to know who would pay for the hydrant.
Mr. Mackie moved to accept the site plan, but the buffer required by
ordinance must be included, and written approval must be received from
the City Engineer. Mr. Klein amended the motion to include a report
back regarding the hydrant. Mr. Loeffler seconded the motion. Motion
Carried 7-0
SD-86-3 Mark Dowst/Marty Berge Edgewater Club Preliminary Plat
The main discussion among the Board was whether private streets would
be permitted. Mr. Dowst explained the problem with public streets being
required was the development was to have a security guard house near the
entrance, and the subdivision ordinance does not say private streets are
not allowed, but does state entrances mayor may not be dedicated to the
City, which leaves the question open. Mr. Rossiter asked if sidewalks
were going to be required since the subdivision ordinance requires them.
Mr. Dowst felt that since private roads were planned, sidewalks would
not be required. It was explained to the Board that all services:
mail, garbage, etc., would be permitted with private streets. The only
major difference would be the city not be responsible for maintaining
the streets. Mrs. Blazi pointed out that all mobile home parks in the
city have private streets. Mr. Dowst explained the developers were
trying to maintain a theme, and some of the items were difficult to do
with public streets: landscaping, signage.
Mr. Mackie moved to accept the preliminary plat as described pending
the opinion of the City Attorney regarding private streets. Motion
Carried 7-0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Louis Geil Request to relocate easement 612 N. Ridgewood Ave. B-3
Mr. Geil explained the site plan had been approved last year, and
the bank's attorney noticed there was an easement running across the
property. Mr. Geil explained all surrounding property was already
hooked up to sewer, and relocating the easement wouldn't effect anyone.
Mr. Wadsworth, Utilities Department, sent a memo to the Board regarding
the easement. Mr. Mackie moved to recommend approval to Council to
relocate the easement, provided the recommendations of Mr. Wadsworth
were followed. Mr. Loeffler amended the motion to include approval of
the City Engineer when the easement relocation was completed. Mrs.
Blazi seconded. Motion Carried 7-0.
Jim Morris Request to vacate aIle between Hibiscus
Drive and India Palm Drive B-2: Mr. Morris explained Huntley Jiffy
wanted to trade their alley, along the west side of the building,
running north and souJh, for an alley. behind the building, running east
and west. Huntley/Jiffy is proposing giving a fifteen (15) foot alley
with an additional five (5) foot easement. The current alley has two
thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet and the proposed alley has
four thousand one hundred forty five (4,145) square feet. Mr. Davis,
Huntley/Jiffy's engineer, sent a letter to the Board. In his letter
it was pointed out, in his opinion, the Florida Department of Trans-
portation would endorse it because it would remove traffic from Indian
River Boulevard and divert traffic, utilizing the alley to the side
streets, removing congestion from Indian River Boulevard. Mr. Morris
brought up the letters opposing the alley and pointed out the main
objection is the barricade on the existing alley that is the north
extension of the vacation request. Mr. Morris stated his clients don't
own the property and have nothing to do with the barricade. Mr. Loeffler
felt that since the barricade had been brought up it should be addressed
before going further. Mrs. Martinez stated the barricade was put up by
the City because of a traffic problem and the many complaints of a
property owner. Mr. Klein felt that this was done to benefit a private
citizen, and the barricade should be removed. Mr. Klein moved to send
a letter to Council recommending removal of all barricades throughout
the City blocking alleys, seconded by Mrs. Blazi. Motion Carried 7-0.
Mr. Rossiter asked Mr. Browning, a local businessman, the effect the
new alley would have on his business. Mr. Browning stated his concern
was if the new alley would be visibly noted. Mr. Morris stated there
was no problem staking or marking it out. Mr. David Wiley, another local
businessman, was given permission to address the Board, and stated he
has big U-Hauls coming in and they have difficulty now and feel they
could never make the turn on the proposed alley, which would hurt his
business. Mr. Morris stated that if the alley stays the way it is now,
the property adjacent to the alley, when developed, will also have
barricades, as directed by the Planning and Zoning Board, regarding
previous site plan approval for the Jiffy store. Mr. Klein wanted to
know what benefit would come to Huntley/Jiffy by trading alleys. Mr.
Morris said it would eliminate side setbacks creating one parcel. Mr.
Klein felt the request should be denied. Mr. Morris informed the Board
this is the first time the City has been offered a trade instead of just
a vacation request. Mrs. Blazi said she had a problem with the City
giving up any property, no matter where it was located, and she did not
feel it would improve the situation on the site. Mrs. Blazi moved to
recommend to Council that at this time they not vacate this alley, or
any portion of it, seconded by Mr. Klein. Mr. Klein pointed out:
1. Alley had been brought up and denied before, 2. Not beneficial to
the City, 3. Setting a dangerous precident, 4. Creating a hazard to
the back lots, 5. Traffic problems. Motion Failed 3-4, with Mr. Mackie,
Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Loeffler and Mr. Quaggin voting no. The discussion
continued and Mr. Mackie moved to table this until Mr. Morris could give
the Board information regarding the turning radius and room for large
trucks, seconded by Mr. Loeffler. Motion Carried 7-0.
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting
February 19, 1987
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Mark Dowst Zoning Text Amendment R-4 Multi-Family Residential
District: Reduce front yard setback from.forty (40) feet_to,thirty
(30) feet for single family residences only: Mr. Dowst explained
the forty (40) foot setback requirement in the R-4 district was
excessive for single family dwellings and showed a chart depicting
average front yard setbacks for single family for the_City of_Edgewater
and other cities. The idea is to have a nicer looking project with
more footage in backyards of the lots. The Board had some discussion
regarding the setback for front yards. Mr. Loeffler moved to send a
recommendation to Council adding to section 603.01, R-4 multi-family
district, subsection (a), Permitted uses, Minimum yard requirements:
Font yard Single Family Home: Thirty (30) feet. _ Motionsecortded_by
Mr. Mackie. Motion Carried 7-0.
There was a five minute break requested by Mrs. Blazi.
OLD BUSINESS:
Definition, Procedures and Intent Regarding Special Exceptions:
Mrs. Plaskett explained the memo before the members, dated April
14, 1986, and was included at Mr. Mackie's request to remind the
Board of the intent, definitions and procedures regarding special
exceptions.
Zoning Text Amendment To Allow Churches in R-3 District As A Special
Exception Reverend Tom Bennett/Cliff Bennett: Mrs. Plaskett reminded
the Board they had tabled this at the last meeting, and had asked for
a petition stating everyone in the neighborhood was willing to have a
church. Mr. Wheeler stated he had nothing against churches, but did
not want them in single family, residential districts. Mr. Sid Corhern
was given permission to address the Board, and stated the church is
historically permitted in any location, because it is unique and can
function in any area. Mrs. Blazi pointed out schools are allowed as a
special exception in residential sections, but it seems the reason
churches aren't allowed in, at this time, is because everyone is worried
they'll put in a school. Mrs. Blazi also pointed out that the cost
of property where churches are permitted, in the commercial district,
is very expensive. Mr. Mackie wanted to bypass the Board of Adjustment
because they don't always consider the Board's recommendation before
approving a special exception. Mr. Wheeler asked why the property was
purchased before knowing whether or not a church would be allowed.
Reverend Bennett stated the Mayor and others felt it would be an
excellent location for a church, and did not feel there would be a
problem. There was some discussion as to when the zoning in the area
changed from B-3 to R-3 and Mrs. Plaskett stated she would look into it.
Mr. Loeffler moved to change the ordinance to accept churches in the
R-3 district. Mrs. Blazi seconded with a condition of presenting
written approval by over fifty-one percent (51%) of the residents
within an uncertain radius, because the Board of Adjustment needs some
sort of guidelines. Mr. Mackie and Mr. Wheeler were upset that a
special exception would have to go to the Board of Adjustment for final
determiniation, even thought it is state law, and Mrs. Plaskett informed
them there was no other way to gQ.. Mrs. Blazi decided the written I
approval should be from fifty-one percent (51%) of the property owners
and should be in a two (2) block radius. Mr. Mackie wanted to have the
property rezoned B-3 to avoid the Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Balzi
said she would second Mr. Loeffler's motion to send a recommendation
to Council to amend the zoning ordinance to allow churches as a special
exception in the R-3 district. Motion Carried 5-2, with Mr. Wheeler
and Mr. Mackie voting no.
Mrs. Blazi moved to table the balance of the agenda until the next
meeting. Mr. Klein seconded the motion. Motion Carried 7-0.
There being no further business, Mr. Mackie moved to adjourn with
Mrs. Blazi seconding. Meeting Adjourned 11:58 A.M.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By:
Beverly Kinney, Board Secretary
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting
February 19, 1987
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