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11-11-1975 ~ w u ZONING BOARD NOVEMBER 12, 1975 The Zoning Board meeting of the City of Edgewater was called to order by Chairman Wolfe, Tuesday, November 11, 1975. ROLL CALL John Brittingham James Mackie Dave Wiggins Robert Wolfe Present Present Present Present Mrs. Mackie, Mr. Stan Jones, Mr. John Blanken, Mrs. Blanken and Mrs. Collins, also attended the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wiggins made a motion to aacept the minutes of the October 7, 1975 meeting, being seconded by Mr. Mackie. Said motion CARRIED. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Wolfe stated that there is one correspondence, from South Florida Chapter of Florida Planning and Zoning Association are having their 25th annual convention in Key Biscane, Florida, on December 4th. Mr. Wolfe stated that our recommendation in regard to Mr. Craig went to the Council October 13, however he does not know what action was taken. Mr. Mackie stated that he has not heard anything on it. Mr. Wolfe asked Mr. Mackie to find out about this the next ti~e he is in City Hall. Mr. Stan Jones spoke to the board about building a duplex on his lot on Fern Palm Avenue, which is zoned for business. He stated that he spoke wfth the City Manager about t?is, and he was told that the lot is not wide enough. Mr. Jones explained that he has thought about this, and he won- ders if he can build this another way on the lot. Councilw.oman Webber entered the meeting at this time. The board members looked at the maps and Mr. Jones talked with the members about what he would like to do. Mr. Jones tried to explain that at the present time he wants to rent the duplex, however, if he sells it and it was built to all of the commercial specifications for which that is zoned, would he be in trouble? Chairman Wolfe stated that the only stipulation he can see is that Mr. Jones will have to build it as a commercial building. Chairman Wolfe also mentioned again to Mr. Jones that there are three lots there, and he doesn't know how they can sell two of the lots and leave one non-sellable lot of 40 feet, because now that lot can not be used for anything. Q u Mr. Jones thanked the board members and he stated that he wanted to make sure he could do what he wanted to Chairman Wolfe stated that he thinks he is all right. Chairman Wolfe stated that the records should show that Mayor Armstrong just entered the meeting. Mr. John Blan~en was given the floor. He read a letter to the board. He stated that the real issue is the rezoning of a por- tion of North Riverside Drive back to Ordinance 219, which him- self and four neighbors are requesting. He stated that the area was rezoned without their knowledge. Mr. nlanken had some questions about the road right-of-way on Knapp Avenue and Yelkca Terrace. Chairman Wol~e stated that tbe Zoning Ordinance does not cover the street widths, that would be the Subdivision Ordinance. Mayor Armstrong spoke on this, saying that it is possible to put a road there because of the 30 foot right-of-way. Mr. Blanken questioned what the approximate height of Riverside Drive above mean low tide? Mr. Wolfe stated that he was not really sure about this. Mr. Wolfe explained the steps to go through in order to get to a Public Hearing for rezoning. Mr. Blanken presented drawings and surveys to the board, explaining what exactly he is planning to do, detailed dis- cussion followed. Mayor Armstrong spoke on this matter, stating that we should look at the depreciation of his lots by putting two houses on the lots. Mr. Wolfe stated that Riverside Drive belongs to, the County Mayor Armstrong stated that this is right,and he will have to get a driveway permit from the County in order to build east of Riverside Drive, because they will tell you that you cannot block the drainage on the east side of Riverside Drive. He explained this further to Mr. Blanken. Mr. Blanken stated that he realizes that in order to build on the east side of Riverside it will be necessary to bring in fill dirt to meet Federal regulations, and the best pos- sible solution to prevent the least rain off problem to Riverside Drive is to add that fill dirt as far away from Riverside Drive as possible. He explained that according to the Ordinance 880, more fill dirt is needed closer to Riverside Drive, that if he built under Ordinance 209. This was agreed with by the board members, as they looked at Mr. Blanken's drawings. Mr. Wolfe stated that Mr. Blanken could ask for a rezoning. Mr. Brittingham asked if it wouldn't be better for him to go ask for a variance on this? He stated that there is no doubt that one way is better ~han the other as far as where he can build the houses. -2- . Q o Mayor Armstrong spoke to the board, saying that Mr. Blanken has been making these plans for some time now, he talked to Mr. Blanken about this even before the zoning was changed. He stated that as far as he is concerned, it is the respon- sibility of the boards the City has, and the Council to protect control, but act in the interest of the people of Edgewater. He stated that he thinks if this requires a variance, he feels that it would be justifying what the man has already committed. Mr. Brittingham stated that he feels a letter to the City Council asking for things of this nature to be looked at very carefully. Mr. Wolfe stated that he feels that a lot of these things should come before the Zoning Board, and we should give an opinion, send it back to the Council, and if the Council says yes, go before the variance board, and if that board says no, then the Council can always say yes. Mr. Blanken explained that there were several neighbors who feel the same as he does and would like to build or be able to build under the old zoning. Mr. Wolfe stated that this could be sent in letter form to the City Council for them to set up their own Public Hearing. Mayor Armstrong stated that this is not actually rezoning so a Public Hearing would not really be necessary. Mr. Brittingham stated that this is really rezoning isn't it? Mayor Armstrong explained that he is asking to be allowed to revert back to the old zoning. The board members explained to Mr. Blanken that they will have a letter to the City Council, and hopefully it will be taken care of at their next meeting, and they will let him know whether he should go for a variance or rezoning. Mr. Mackie made a motion to adjourn the meeting, being seconded by Mr. Wiggins. Said meeting adjourned. -3-