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12-16-1998 '-' ..",,; +=,\ c. V~'- ~\~- ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER Planning and Zoning Board Workshop Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 1998 6:30 p.m. Chairman Masso called to order a workshop meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m., December 16, 1998 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. ROLL CALL Members present were Mr. Zeese, Mr. Ogram, Mr. Ridner (arrived 6:35), Mr. Garthwaite, Mr. Azzarello, Sr., Mr. Hildenbrand, and Chairman Masso. Also in attendance were Lynne plaskett, Planning Director, Carl Gosline, Planning Consultant and Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes presented at the workshop meeting. OLD BUSINESS Review "Draft" Land Development Code - Carl Gosline available to discuss the "Draft. " The Board members were presented a rough draft of the revamped land development codes for the City. Ms. plaskett said the draft had been provided to the Economic Development Board, various staff members, and the V olusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD), for their review and comment. Ms. plaskett explained additional changes to the draft are still ongoing. She asked the Board for major issue comments. Ms. plaskett described some of the comments received thus far. Mr. Gosline stated the draft was broken down in sections and encouraged the Board members to look at the areas of landscaping, tree protection, signs, telecommunication towers, and code enforcement. Mr. Gosline said he is waiting to hear from all interested parties before holding a public hearing on the draft of the land development codes. The Board reviewed and questioned various areas offering their comments and suggestions. Mr. Gosline told the Board that the City's code enforcement needs to be reviewed and decide what is required and whether the City has the staff to carry this out. He also asked the Board to 1 ~ ....... ..."" look at policy issues relating to City codes. Ms. Beverly Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer told the Board that the department is trying to find ways to improve the property values in the area by improving the City codes. Ms. plaskett asked Ms. Johnson to provide her suggestions pertaining to code enforcement to the staff workshop with Mr. Gosline on January 5, 1999. Mr. Gosline said he will be meeting with City staff on January 5 to get more input on the land development codes and asked that any recommendations from the Board be forwarded to the Planning Department prior to the meeting. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Community Director's Report None at this time. B. Chairman's Report N one at this time. C. Agency Member's Report N one at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no additional business to come before the Board, a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator Land Development and Regulatory Agency :smp c: \LD RA \rninutes\l 2/l 6/98 Planning and Zoning Board Workshop Meeting December 16, 1998 2