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11-08-2000 CITY OF EDGEWATER Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 2000 6:30 p.m. Chairman Garthwaite called to order the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m., November 8, 2000 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. ROLL CALL Members present were Mr. Masso, Mrs. Zeese, Mr. Mullen, Mr. Vopelak, Chairman Garthwaite and Mr. Youkon. Also present were Lynne Plaskett, Planning Director and Bonnie Wenzel, Planning Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Masso made a motion to approve the minutes of October 11, 2000 as read. Mr. Vopelak seconded. Motion PASSED 6 -0. OLD BUSINESS VA -0001 — James S. Morris, Esquire of Hansen, Storch and Morris, authorized agent, requesting a variance from the buffer requirements for approximately 2 acres of property located East of Riverside Drive and North of Lamont Street. This item is continued from the October 11, 2000 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. Chairman Garthwaite noted for the record that this item would be tabled until the December 13, 2000 meeting at the written request of Mr. Morris. Mr. Youkon made a motion to continue this item until the December 13, 2000 meeting. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 6 -0. VA -0003 - William K. Riggle, owner, requesting a variance to the minimum floor area requirements of 1000 square feet living area to 799 square feet for approximately .23 acres of property located on the Southeast corner of Fern Palm Drive and Indian River Boulevard. This item was continued from the October 11, 2000 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. Chairman Garthwaite read staff comments and opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Garthwaite asked Mrs. Plaskett if there should be any concerns with the R -O -W corner cuts. Mrs. Plaskett said DOT has assured the City that the corner cuts will not be a factor with the setback requirements. Mr. Youkon asked Mrs. Plaskett if there where any plans for sidewalks along Indian River Boulevard when the road is expanded. Mrs. Plaskett stated yes and she will give a report regarding this at the next meeting. Mr. William K. Riggle, owner, then addressed the Board. Mr. Riggle stated that he had nothing to add from the last meeting other than he is anxious to get this project started. - 1 - Chairman Garthwaite then went to the Variance Findings of Fact from the City of Edgewater Land Development Code Section 21- 100.04, paragraph: Criteria 1: PASSED 6 -0 Criteria 2: PASSED 6 -0 Criteria 3: PASSED 5 -1, Mr. Youkon voted no. Criteria 4: PASSED 5 -1, Mr. Youkon voted no. Criteria 5: PASSED 6 -0 Chairman Garthwaite closed the public hearing. Mr. Masso made a motion to grant the variance. Mr. Mullen seconded. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. NEW BUSINESS Public Hearings VA -0005 — Friendly Shores Homeowner's Association, seeking a variance from the required 10 foot side setback to three and one half (3 1 /2) feet on the East and nine (9) feet on the West for lot three (3), 2201 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Friendly Shores Mobile Home Park. Mrs. Plaskett gave some background information regarding the request, and Friendly Shores. She stated that this was a non - conforming Mobile Home Park, and read Section 21- 71.05. Mrs. Plaskett read a letter from Bernard Rourke, owner Lot 34, into the record. She met with Mr. Rourke who stated the homes are zero lot lines. Mrs. Plaskett informed the Board that staff did not have a survey of the property, only dimensions given by the applicant. Staff went out to the site but could not find agreement with the dimensions. For this reason Staff is recommending continuing this case until a survey can be provided. Mrs. Plaskett further stated the Mobile Home Park was recorded by the County with a boundary survey and lot dimensions measured and provided by the former park owners. Staff has gone to the site on two (2) occasions and cannot verify the lot lines. Mr. Youkon asked if Friendly Shores is a Co -Op or a Condominium. Mrs. Plaskett stated they are a co -op and an association. They own 1/44 of the entire parcel, but each owner also has a recorded lot number with a legal description. Chairman Garthwaite opened the Public Hearing. Norrine Peterson, President Friendly Shores Homeowners Association, and Doris Magrich, Secretary, Friendly Shores Homeowners Association, addressed the Board. Ms. Peterson stated the bank that gave them the initial mortgage 12 years ago told them they only had to have a boundary survey. Ms. Magrich noted that they have 44 Tots and each lot is a different size. She also stated that they are the only co -op in this area and there are no other Mobile Home Co -ops on the east coast, but they are popular on the west coast. Mr. Masso explained to the rest of the Board and the public that he would like to know the exact sizes of each lot. He further suggested that Staff get with the homeowners to determine the lot sizes and boundaries. He did not feel they could go to a vote on the information they currently have. -2- After more discussion it was decided that more information would be needed in order to vote on these variances. Chairman Garthwaite closed the public hearing. Mr. Masso made a motion to continue this item (including VA -0006 and VA -0007) until the December 13, 2000 meeting. Mr. Masso then amended his motion to; continue this item until the December 13, 2000 meeting, provided Staff, the applicants and a representative from the County go to the site and provide the correct lot lines and sizes. Mr. Youkon seconded. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. DISCUSSION Discussion ensued regarding the Friendly Shores Mobile Home Park variances. Mr. Youkon wondered if Mr. Rourke should be notified that the case was continued until next month. Mr. Vopelak also asked about the letter regarding the Armitage property. Mrs. Plaskett said that each person who opposed the variances would be notified of their continuations. Mr. Mullen wondered if Staff could check around the West coast to get more information on co- ops and how they are handled and also find out the name of the attorney who represented the owners in Friendly Shores. Mrs. Plaskett said that could be done. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Planning Director' Report None at this time. 2. Chairman's Report Chairman Garthwaite read into the record the resignation letter of Mr. Azzarello and asked for recommendations for filling the vacant seat. Mr. Vopelak made a motion to recommend Carl Peter Helisten to the City Council for the vacant Planning and Zoning Board seat. Mr. Masso seconded. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0, Mr. Youkon abstained from the vote due to Gary Roberts, another applicant, recommending him to the Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Bonnie A. Wenzel, Board Secretary Planning and Zoning Board. :baw - 3 -