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01-06-1976 ~. ... u w ZONING BOARD JANUARY 6, 1976 Chairman Wolfe called the Zoning Board meeting to order, Tuesday, January 6, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL James Mackie David Wiggins John Brittingham Robert Wolfe Present Present Absent Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Mackie made a correction to the minutes of the December 2nd meeting, this correction was written on the minutes, and his motion to accept the minutes with this correction was seconded by Mr. Wiggins. Motion carried. At this time Chairman Wolfe stated that he would like to appoint Mrs. Ryta Webber as our secretary and vote nomination committee. Mrs. Webber was given the floor and she asked for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Mackie nominated Mr. Wolfe, being seconded by Mr. Wiggins. Mr. Wolfe accepted. Mrs. Webber asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Wiggins nominated Mr. Mackie for Vice Chairman, being seconded by Mr. Taylor. Mr. Mackie accepted. Mr. Wolfe stated that he would like to nominate Mrs. Bonnie Turner as our secretary, being seconded by Mr. Mackie. Mrs. Turner asked if tapes weren't used for this board? Mr. Wolfe explained that the only thing she might have to do is anything specific, like a memo or something that we need to go to the Council right away. Mrs. Webber asked for any more nominations, there being none, she stated that Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Mackie and Mrs. Turner are the new officers for the bo a rd . Chairman Wolfe opened the meeting of the new Zoning Board for 1976. ROLL CALL James Mackie David Wiggins Robert Taylor Bonnie Turner Robert Wolfe Present Present Present Present Present Mr. Mackie stated that he has a few questions that he would like to ask. First he said that he wanted to know if the new members of the board were notified by phone or letter that they were elected. The new members stated that they were telephoned. . Q u Mr. Mackie asked Mrs. Webber why they were not notified in a letter form, as they should have been. Mrs. Webber stated that she doesn't know. Mr. Mackie also asked if the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 is all right with all of the members for their meeting night, since this has always been the meeting night. Mrs. Webber stated that the Planning Board is also going to meet on Tuesday night at 7:30, and it will make it hard for the Council members to attend the meetings. The board members discussed this among themselves. It was mutually agreed upon that the meeting night will remain on the first Tuesday nights of the month. There was more discussion about the new members not being notified by letter of their appointment. Mr. Mackie stated that he went to City Hall and per- sonally requested that this be done, and apparently this has not been done. He stated that there is not enough cooperation and communication between the people who are on the boards with the City officials. There was discussion in regard to the lack of communication, in particular concerning the Sign Ordinance which the Council was given months ago, and the Zoning Board has not received any word on what has been done about it. Mr. Mackie spoke to the board about the fruit stands and he said that he spoke to Mr. Critz and had a copy of some papers from him, this is in regard to the restrooms which are required. Mr. Mackie asked the new members if they have any questions. Mr. Taylor stated that he asked about flea markets at the last meeting, and this was discussed again. . There was some discussion about liquor licenses and who handles this. Chairman Wolfe stated that this is handled by the State. There was discussion about the amount of businesses in Edgewater that have a liquor license. Mr. Mackie stated that he will be glad to see a building inspector in the City. The qualifications were discussed, and the different applicants. Mr. Taylor read from the license ordinance about Fruit Stands, Itinerate Mer- chants, and the fees required for their licenses. Mrs. Webber stated that if the members will remember, Orlando told us that the Zoning Board was the organization that should enforce their ruling about any business being conducted in certain areas, and the requirements under which they must work. She suggestedfuat the Zoning Board ask for a meeting with the City Council to straighten some of these things out. A memo was dictated to Mrs. Turner to be given to the City Council. The enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance was discussed. Chairman Wolfe read some of the enforcement regulations and requirements from the Ordinance. Mr. Taylor brought up a few points of interest in regard to certain roads in the City of Edgewater. Mrs. Turner asked what the Board of Adjustments does. Mr. Wolfe explained this as best he could to Mrs. Turner. He explained that the only time the Board of Adjustments can really rule is if the Zoning Ordinance created a hardship on that land. They can grant a variance to relieve a hardship. However the Council makes the final decision after the board recommends to them. -2- , ., .. o u Mr. Taylor questioned the $50.00 fee for the filing with the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Wolfe explained that this is the set for most of the Cities, which was sug- gested by the attorney in Gainesville. Mrs. Webber explained that the fee is for advertising the fact, the ads in the paper, notifying the people in the area, and it is all a lengthy procedure and is expensive. Mrs. Webber stated that she feels if the boards want the Council to work in con- junction with you, she thinks you should attend the meetings. Mr. Mackie stated that at one time we had several items for the Council, and Mr. Wolfe was allowed to read one item, the Public Hearing was adjourned, the regular meeting was opened and that was the end of the discussion. on what we wanted discussed. There was discussion about Riverside Drive and that in the near future some- thing needs to be done about this road. Changing the speed limit on Riverside Drive was discussed also, and it was questioned as to whether the City has the right to change the speed limit since this is a County owned road. Mr. Mackie questioned what the reason was for splitting up the Zoning and Plan- ning Board and making two separate boards. Mrs. Webber stated that she believes that it had something to do with the State and County deciding that there should be two separate boards. Mr. Mackie stated that it worked very well with the boards together like it was, there was no lack of communication and there was good cooperation. He stated that the Planning Board is asking for two extra members. There was discussion on various miscellaneous subjects. Mr. Mackie stated that before we adjourn the meeting, he would like to get it on the record that we have three quests attending our first meeting of 1976; Councilwoman Mrs. Ryta Webber, Mrs. Irene Mackie, Mr. Leo Turner. Mr. Wiggins made a motion to adjourn, being seconded by Mr. Mackie. Said motion carried. Chairman -3-