05-11-2011 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6 :30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vopelak called to order the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6 :30 p.m.,
May 11, 2011 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were Edwin Vopelak, Robert McIntosh, John Weiss, Pat Card, Gene Emter, Jean
Kayat and Agnes Witter. Also present were Development Services Director Darren Lear and Planning
Technician Tabitha Russell.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. McIntosh moved to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2011 regular meeting as read, second by
Mr. Weiss.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. CU-1101 — Diversified Flooring, Inc.- Robert Seifert, applicant requesting a conditional use permit to
allow outdoor storage to be permitted in the B-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for property
located at 3625 S. U.S. Hwy 1
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
There was some discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board members regarding the request.
Robert Seifert - 3625 S. U.S. Hwy 1 — Spoke in regards to the request and answered questions from
the Board.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr. Weiss to approve the request for a conditional use permit to
allow for outdoor storage to be permitted in the B-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for
property located at 3625 S. U.S. Highway 1.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6 :30 p.m.
b. TA- 1102 — The City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code, Articles
VI (Sign Regulations) and XVIII (Indian River Blvd. — S.R. 442 Corridor Design Regulations) to
provide requirements for Electronic Message Centers / Signage).
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
There was discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board members regarding the text amendments.
There was a consensus of the Board to make the following changes:
• 21-61.11 (a) — delete "major"
• 21-61.11 (b) — change "at least" to "a minimum"
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh. SECOND by Mr. Emter to send a favorable recommendation to City
Council for the amendments to the Land Development Code with the inclusion of changes made
tonight.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
c. TA-1103 — The City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code,
establishing Article XX (Ridgewood Avenue Corridor Design Regulations).
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
There was discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board members regarding the text amendments.
There was a consensus of the Board to amend Section 21-650.01(e) changing the setback
requirement for ground signs from 5' to 10'.
MOTION by Mr. Weiss. SECOND by Mr. Card to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
for the amendments to the Land Development Code.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1 with APnes Witter voting NO
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, May 11, 2011
6 :30 p.m.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
Mr. Lear informed the Board that the State legislative session is over. He will email changes to the
Board members.
b. Chairman's Report
c. Agency Members Report
Mr. Card congratulated Mr. McIntosh on a job well done with the Edgewater Expo. Mr. McIntosh
stated that the event went well. He estimated that participation doubled and attendance tripled
from last year. Also, the Family Fun Zone was a success. He also spoke in regards to the UCF
Incubator program and the FEC project in New Smyrna Beach.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8 :10 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
Planning Technician
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