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CITY OF EDGEWATER
104 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE
P.O. Box 100 - Edgewater, Florida 32132-0100
(904) 428-3245 SunCom 371-7005
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1992
COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Hellsten called to order a regular meeting of the Land
Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June
11, 1992, in the Community Center of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr.
Garthwaite, Mr. Klein, Mr.
Also present were Mark
Development, Krista Storey,
Pengov, Secretary.
Masso Mr. Ewing, Mr. Fazzone, Mr.
Hildenbrand and Chairman Hellsten.
P. Karet, D i rec tor of Commun i ty
City Attorney and Sondra Meager-
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Fazzone moved to approve
presented, seconded by Mr. Masso.
the minutes of May 14,
Motion CARRIED 7-0.
1992 as
NEW BUSINESS:
VA-0492 - Variance to Construct
Hall, Esq., authorized agent
variance from the required
construction of.a single family
a Sinqle Familv Home - Charles A.
for James Cameron, requested a
lot dimensions to allow the
home at 1717 So. Riverside Drive.
Mr. Karet summarized the request for the Board. Mr. Karet then
reviewed the five criteria that must be met before a variance
can be granted. Mr. Karet said the that none of the five
criteria had been met, and therefore, the Department of Community
Development did not support the applicant's request.
Mr. Hall explained
property believing
because the lot
requested.
that his client, Mr. Cameron had purchased the
it to have 100 foot of frontage. However,
is nonconforming, a variance of 4.64 feet is
Chairman Hellsten opened the discussion
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After the discussion from the Board, Chairman Hellsten asked the
Board to review the individual five criteria required for
approval of the variance. After discussion the Board voted on
the five criteria and found none of the five criteria had been
met.
Mr. Fazzone moved to deny the variance request based on the vote
that none of the five required criteria had been met, seconded by
Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 6-1. Mr. Ewing voted no.
VA-0692 - Variance to Construct a Retail Auto Parts Store - Clyde
W. Pierce is requesting a variance to the required rear yard
setback to construct a retail auto parts store. The property is
located at 1710 So. Ridgewood Avenue.
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet to gave the staff's position on
the variance. Mr. Karet reviewed the background of the case.
Mr. Karet said the Department of Community Development found that
none of the five criteria have been met, as a result the
Department of Community Development did not support the
applicants request.
Chris Reider from Conklin, Smith & Holmes represented Mr. Pierce
and the discount auto parts store. Mr. Reider expressed his
feelings on the setback requirements limiting the use of the
peoperty.
Mr. Fazzone stated,
without requiring a
if the building
vaelance.
weee
moved
it
would fit
Chairman Hellsten reviewed the
variance approval with the Boaed.
five criteria had been met.
five criteria required for a
The Board found none of the
Mr. Garthwaite moved to deny
required criteria not being met,
CARRIED 7-0.
the request based on the five
seconded by Mr. Masso. Motion
OLD BUSINESS:
SP-9205 - Branch Bank Addition - Elizabeth Talkington, authorized
agent for First Union National Bank, requested site plan approval
for an addition to an existing bank (formerly Southeast Bank).
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Mr. Karet
approva I .
reviewed
the site plan and stated staff recommends
There was discussion concerning two parking spaces south of the
building that are hazardous. Ms. Talkington stated the bank will
have no problem eliminating these two spaces as the bank feels
they have more than enough parking. Ms. Storey stated a variance
would be required to eliminate the parking spaces. Mr. Karet
stated at the time the bank is ready to be issued the certificate
of occupancy, if some kind of an agreement from the bank stating
that they will agree to amend the site plan at a later date to
remove the mentioned parking spaces, the certificate of occupancy
would not be held up.
There being no additional discussion, Mr. Klein moved to approve
the site plan, seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
SE-9102 - Special Exception to Construct
the Auqust 15, 1991 LDRA meetinq)
an A.C.L.F.
(tabled at
Mr. Masso moved to remove the special exception from the table,
seconded by Mr. Fazzone. Motion CARRIED 7-0.
Mr. Karet gave a brief history of the request, stating the LDRA
originally heard this request on August 15, 1991. Mr. Karet said
the LDRA tabled the special exception until the City Council
adopted an ordinance relating to A.C.L.F. 'so He said the Council
passed the Ordinance (92-0-4) on April 6, 1992.
After brief discussion Mr. Fazzone moved to approve the special
exception to adopt an Adult Congregate Living Facility, seconded
by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion CARRIED 6-1. Mr. Klein voted no.
SP-9203 Adult Conqreqate Livinq Facility Luis Geil,
authorized agent for Frank Hall, requested preliminary site plan
approval to construct an A.C.L.F. on property located on West
Marion Avenue.
Mr. Karet stated the site plan request is for a preliminary site
plan approval. He said a final site plan will be presented to
the LDRA at a later date.
There was discussion on the possibility of traffic congestion
being created from the A.C.L.F. Mr. Geil stated he is working
with the City Engineer on a traffic study.
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Karet said
by HRS.
questioned the A.C.L.F. building requirements. Mr.
HRS regulates the requirements and it will be approved
There being no additional questions Mr.
preliminary site plan approval, seconded
Motion CARRIED 6-1. Mr. Klein voted no.
Masso moved to give
by Mr. Garthwaite.
Chairman Hellsten called
reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
for
a
recess
at 8:25 p.m.
Meeting
Discussion of Moratorium on the East Side of Riverside Drive.
Chairman Hellsten explained
citizens with concerns on
Riverside Drive.
he
the
has had
building
many inquiries from
on the east side of
Chairman Hellsten asked Ms. Storey for comments on the subject.
Ms. Storey said the courts consider any moratorium ordinance
similar to a rezoning process. Ms. Storey said municipalities
have the authority to enact moratorium ordinances under the
police power, however, there has to be a rational basis, some
harm that is being prevented.
Chairman Hellsten
Board.
opened discussion
to the
public and then the
Chairman Hellsten said there had been some good suggestions
brought up and feels a criteria of what are legitimate building
lots, how stormwater requirements are defined, and the upland
verses submerged platting should be addressed.
Mr. Fazzone asked if the Board
people feel that the moratorium,
the Board wants.
could go on record to make the
as they think it, is not what
Mr. Fazzone moved to eliminate the word moratorium and explore
what are legitimate building lots, how stormwater requirements
are defined and the upland verses submerged platting, seconded by
Mr. Garthwaite. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Mr. Klein had left the
meeting at this point.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Community Director's Report - None at this time
B. Chairman's Report - None at this time
C. Agency Member Reports - None at this time
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the agency, a
motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned
at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Sondra Meager-Pengov, Secretary
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