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10-07-1976 Public Hearing \J (.) ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 7, 1976 Chairman Wolfe called the Zoning Board Public Hearing to order October 7, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Mrs. Turner Mr. Wiggins Mr. Taylor Mr. Wo If e Mr. Mackie Jr. Present Present Present Present Absent (excused) Chairman Wolfe laid down the rules. He stated that when you come up to address the Zoning Board state your name and address and give your preference whether you are for or against it. He went on to say that the decision that the Zoning Board makes will go to the City Council for their final say so. We will just decide what is right or wrong. The first case we will have is in the order it was in the newspaper, Mr. Sullivan. Chairman Wolfe read the letter as it was put in the newspaper. Chairman Wolfe asked Mr. Sullivan to make his presentation. Attorney John Chisholm spoke for his client Mr. Sullivan. He presented a petition signed by all the adjoining property owners in favor of' Mr. Sullivan's rezoning. Mr. Chisholm stated that Mr. Sullivan owns the entire block and that the block was previously zoned B-2. He is asking now that the other half of the block be zoned B-2. Mr. Chisholm stated that Mr. Sullivan had contacted Florida Power and , ~ ~ Light they have agreed to put the utilities under ground. Mr. Sullivan '\ will pay to have the .J.-foot strip vacated. Mr. Chisholm told the Chairman if there were any questions he would be glad to answer them. Chairman Wolfe stated that we will have the public come up at this time to view there opinion. Miss Lillian Straub 110 Riverview Terrace. She is in favor of Mr. Sullivan's proposal. Mr. Shambora 1915 Juniper Dr. He is against the re-zoning, he feels there is already adequate business zoning in this area. He is not against business coming into the area but he feels that the property that is already zoned should be developed first. Mr. William Kay, President of the Florida Shores Property Owners Assoc. stated that none of the members were in favor of this rezoning. Emily Taylor 2020 Orange Tree Drive stated that she us very much against this re-zoning. Mr. Turner read a letter from Mr. John Zeller. In the letter he stated that he would like this zoning request be denied. Mrs. Turner went on to read another letter signed by the nearest residents to Mr. Sullivan. Signing this letter are the following: Merle Smedley, Elizabeth Smedley, Craig Mitchell, Wilma Mitchell, Larry Lawrence, Ethie J. Rauranee, Mr. And Mrs. Arnold Sinonam. Mr. & Mrs, J.D. Moore, Edgewater Electric Joseph Troutner, Angelo A. Patane, and Betty Patane. They are all in favor of the re-zoning. They feel that a neighborhood convenience grocery store, pharmacy etc., would be a benefit not only to them but all residents of Florida Shores. ~ u Chairman Wolfe asked the Zoning Board members if they had any questions? Mrs. Turner asked what was vacated? Mr. Chisholm stated that it was a grass alley and there is nothing we can do about that; it is there. There will be a change in power lines there. That was the only question. _Mr. Chisholm replied on Mr. Zeller's letter. He stated that Mr. Zeller lives atleast a mile from Mr. Sullivan's property and Mr. Chisholm feels that if the property owners around Mr. Sullivan's property do not object to this rezoning 1ft should be granted! He went on to say that half of this block has already been rezoned and the damage has already been done. He also said that if the City gets the bridge over to the beachside that Indian River Blvd. will be a main asset to the City of Edgewater. Chairman Wolfe asked if there was any more discussion on this. He then said the Board will not take any action on this until November 9, 1976 and at that time we will give our recommendations to the City Council. The next part of the Public Hearing is Mr. John Blanken. Chairman Wolfe asked Mr. Blanken to give his presentation. Mr. John Blanken stated that basically what he wants is the Zoning be returned to what it was under Ordinance 219. He submitted a notarized letter from Madeline Scott. He asked if there were any questions from the Zoning Board on the letter presented to them. They stated there were no questions. Mr. Blanken stated that somethingof value was taken from the property owners. He went on to say that this was done without their knowledge and with no compansation. Tak~ng things of value away from the people without consent is generally classified as stealing. Mr.Wolfe told Mr. Blanken that there were public hearings on this and the public was notified on the change of zoning. Chairman Wolfe stated that we will hear what the public has to say the same way that we did with Mr. Sullivan. Chairman Wolfe stated that under the new zoning he must have a 100 foot lot on Riverside Drive. Under the old Ordinance 219 he had to have a 50 foot lot. Franz Goring from New Smyrna Beach, is considering buying a piece of property just North of the so called easement East of Riverside Drive. It appears to him that this is a step backwards instead of a step forward for the fathers of Edgewater. He is against this re-zoning. Mr. Chisholm represented the Southeast Bank on the Lohman property. M~ Murphy asked if Mr. Blanken had a professional survey. Mr. Wolfe stated that we have a map. She went on to speak. Mr. Blanken stated that he had the property surveyed by Mr. Swoope. Page ~I)llins spoke for Mr. Blanken's request, She is in favor of having this re-zoning as it was in Ordinance 219. _ Mrs. Meeker is in support- of Mr. Blanken's request. Mr. Denton said that the Boards have done alot of work to get this Oridnance the best for the City. He feels that this should not be changed back to Oridnance 219 and you would be throwing away three years of work. Mr. Goring spoke again and asked if this was changed back to Ordinance 219 would he be per~itted to build four or five houses. Mr. Wolfe stated that that was a very good question be he refused to answer at this time. Mr. Blanken asked if he could answer that question and he told Mr. Goring he could only build two houses. The Board was asked if they had any questions for Mr. Blanken. There were no questions. ... .. ... C> <.) On November 9th the Board had their regular meeting and at that time we will make our decision and send it to the City Council. THis is a public meeting. Mr. Blanken asked if he would get a copy of the Boards decision? Mr. Wolfe stated that he would. Adjourn. ~