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07-07-1983 ~. i '~ o o CITY OF EDGEWATER Industrial Development Board Regular Meeting July 7, 1983 Minutes Chairman Massey called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. in the conference area of the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present: Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Middleton, Messrs. Gnau, Vazquez, Faidley, Sawyer*and Polan~. Excused: Mr. Grueter and Mr. Foleno. Absent: Mr~ Schneider. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Mr. Gnau and seconded by Mrs. Middleton to approve the June 2, 1983 minutes. The motion CARRIED 5-0. *Mr. Poland and Mr. Sawyer arrived to the meeting a few minutes late. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Massey brought the plans for the Florida East Coast Railroad Industrial Park, and advised that they were coming before the Planning Commission on July 13 for Preliminary Approval of Phase I and Phase II. The members re- viewed the plans and were asked to make an effort to attend the Planning Commission meeting. Mrs. Massey reported that she was in receipt of a business survey form from the World Trade Centers Association, and she will get copies to businesses in the area and ask them to fill it out. This will become a part of the Orlando International Trade Directory for '83-'84. A news article pertaining to the 1983-1984 Governor's Conference on World Trade was reviewed by the Board. This was held on June 1 and 2 in Orlando. Mrs. Massey reported to the members that Council had approved her attending the Florida Industrial Development Workshop on July 17 - 20 in Tallahassee. She will have a report for the next meeting of what was accomplished there. Mr. Gnau mentioned that several members had attended the Preparing for Growth Seminar held June 9 in New Smyrna Beach. This meeting was conducted by Jodie Phillips with the Department of Commerce. Mr. Bill Dodd, Industrial Repre- sentative for New Smyrna Beach, spoke at the meeting. Mrs. Massey referred to an article in the April 24th issue of the Daytona Beach News which dealt with a Profile of the Florida Businessman, noting that the survey showed that the quality of life is a factor in attracting good employees; Florida's rapid growth is threatening the quality of life. It also pointed out the need for tougher restrictions on beach development to ensure the beaches remain accessible to everyone. Eight out of ten businessmen indicated some expansion was planned in Florida. A need for a higher quality of education was expressed. Mr. Poland pointed out that this is the second year in a row that Florida has been voted #1 in the business climate in the U.S. NEW BUSINESS The members discussed the application of Hanson and McCallister for a variance in the MH-l district to reduce the required site dimension from 5 acres to 2.5 acres. This lot adjoins industrially zoned land on Park Avenue. The members questioned why there was a need for a variance when the same people owned MH-l zoned land to the east, abutting the subject property. J , I Mrs. Massey read from the May 16 Council minutes, in which Council voted not to rezo~e the limited industrially zoned land until more industrial land lS acqulred or other significant changes occur. \ I ~. ... Q o Noting that this was not a request for rezoning of industrial land, the members felt that an easement through the industrial property to the north would render that property less valuable for in9ustrial use. A motion was made by Mr. Poland, and seconded by Mrs. Middleton, to write a letter to the Board of Adjustments advising that the Industrial Board questions the need for the variance, since he has adjacent land, and that they look unfavorably to rezoning of any industrial land, calling their attention to Council's motion of May 16, 1983, concerning rezoning of industrial land. The motion CARRIED 7-0. The Board next considered the application of Luis C. Geil for a Special Exception to construct multi-family apartments in B-3 along Marion Avenue. Mr. Geil, the developer, and Mr. Kay, the owner, were present. Mr. Geil explained which piece of property he was planning to develop, explaining that there is a B-3 buffer between Mr. Kay's property and the industrially zoned land. Because the development was not abutting the industrial property, the Board determined that this was not a matter for discussion by them. They thanked Mr. Geil and Mr. Kay for coming to the meeting. On other matters, Mrs. Massey recalled that at the last meeting Mr. Grueter suggested that the members come to this meeting with their thoughts on what the goals of the Board should be. They should go over the ideas and make recommendations to Council; he thought a workshop with Council to review the goals would be beneficial. Mrs. Massey went over several items; 1) estab- lish a program to support the existing industry, 2) the sites should be more attractive (noting especially the area along Marion Avenue), 3) a full-time staff person available to work on the economic development, such as applying for grants, financing, etc., and 4) a study of'the sewer and water needs. She noted that th~need the support of the City officials. Mr. Sawyer called attention to a metal building going up on Old County Road in the midst of residential, commenting that this type of situation should be avoided. Mr. Sawyer apologized for not attending the Preparing for Growth Seminar, explaining that he was out of the State at that time on business. Referring to the goals of the City, he felt it is important to go over the zoning as it now exists, and reevaluate it, and to, pursue acquiring land for futut!e industrial use. Mr. Poland added that this should be done quickly, before aIr the land is developed. They agreed that this will entail a lot of work, but the City will Qe caught short if this is not done soon. The idea was raised to work with the County to rezone County land which may at some future time be annexed into the City. Discussion reverted to the request of Hanson and McCallister for a variance for MH-l development, on a non-conforming sized lot. After lengthy discussion, Mr. Poland made a motion to rescind the earlier motion. His motion to rescind was seconded by Mr. Vazquez and CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Poland made a second motion to write a letter to ~he Board of Adjustments, with a copy to the Mayor and City Council and the Zoning Commission, advising that the Industrial Board understands this matter is not within its jurisdiction, but out of its concern for the preservation of industrial zoned lands, the following observations are made: 1) why does he need a variance since he owns adjoining land with the same zoning, 2) the property was purchased June 6, 1983, there- fore they are requesting relief from something which they have done to themselves, and according to the Ordinance, no such nonconforming use shall be enlarged or increased, nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of the ordinance, 3) they have indicated there is an easement through the industrial zoned land; we feel if it is exercised it will seriously impair the value of the land for industrial purposes, 4) since the majority of the land is zoned I-I, consideration should be given to reclassifying the entire parcel with its proper zoning, which would be I-I. The Motion was seconded by Caryl Middleton and CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Vazquez commented on the program which Ormond Beach has which is an effort of the Chamber of Commerce to encourage private residences to improve its looks. One residential and one business is chosen as the most-improved to receive an award; a committee chOOses among the names nominated, they are recognized at a Chamber function and they get a plaque and they get a sign put on their front lawn until the next award is made. The paper always gives them front-page coverage. He motioned that the Board write ~ Tndl1~:J1-rj rll Devc>lopment Board, 7/7 /'K1 - ? -- ",. ... . 'Ill (" . o o a letter to the Chamber of Commerce suggesting that because we are con- cerned about the general outlook of the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater area we feel that something should be done to encourage private residences as well as businesses to upgrade and improve their property, and that some type of award or recognition program should be initiated. He explained that the Chamber meeting is July 14; if this letter could get to them by that meeting it could have some impact. The motion- was seconded by Mr. Sawyer and CARRIED 7-0. It was suggested that a copy of this letter go to Mr. Ben Cockroft. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor ~ Industrial Development Board, 7/7/83 - 3 -, o Q Date CL~ 7 / 13 t7 r\' \ '\ \ ~ ,\ \ ,~~ \! ~ ~ ~W~ ~~ De.--,~V\l -t $J ~~~~\; '}w,. /L~.. m I I". m. !Ip 1r;J~ ?.-...-J' i'Y' I I lM.-,' J 1. ~T 1-~ J - J ;;2,~ :::J-i;_ j O".'A ~~~ r::J I s-Io I f{/" A J:;~ ~A'~ tl h, h-, ~'l )--~ 7/cJ. 7/0 I I I . I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I , j I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L I I I I I I I I I I I ! -- .