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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 30, 1993
Chairman Hellsten called to order a regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory
Agency at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 1993 in the Community Center of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Mr. Masso, Mr. Ewing, Mr. Fazzone, Mr. Garthwaite, Mr.
Hildenbrand, and Chairman Hellsten. Ms. Agrusa was recorded absent. Also present were
Mark P. Karet, Director of Community Development, Krista Storey, City Attorney and Sondra
M. Pengov, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Masso moved to approve the minutes of May 26, 1993, seconded by Mr. Fazzone.
Motion CARRIED 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
MSD - 9301 - Minor Subdivision - Carro/Amalfitano
Luis and Mary Carro and Albert and Nanette Amalfitano. applicants.
requested approval for a minor subdivision located at 118 N. Ridgewood
A venue.
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet to review the staff report. Mr. Karet said the applicants
are requesting approval to re-subdivide a 1.75:!:: acre parcel into 2 lots. Mr. Karet stated the
City Engineer and Director of Utilities have indicated that no new infrastructure will be
necessary to serve the parcels. Mr. Karet concluded by saying staff finds that all criteria for
a minor subdivision has been satisfied by the applicant, and as a result, staff recommends
approval.
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After brief discussion from the Board, Mr. Fazzone moved to approve the request as
recommend by staff, seconded by Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
V A-0293 - Variance to Allow a Satellite Dish in the Front Yard
Rick Wollet. applicant. requested a variance from Section 7-371 to allow
a satellite in his front yard. The property is located at 2114 Kumquat Drive.
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet to review the request. Mr. Karet stated the applicant is
requesting a variance from the code of ordinances that restricts satellite dishes to side or rear
yards. Mr. Karet also said the applicant was cited by the City for improperly locating the
satellite dish and failing to obtain a permit. Mr. Karet said upon questioning several installers
of satellite dishes, he was told the trees that border the applicants property could cause
considerable interference. Based on the five criteria requirements, Mr. Karet said the
Department of Community Development supports the applicant's request.
Mr. W ollet. 2114 Kumquat Drive, applicant said he is available for questions. Mr. Masso
moved to grant the variance according to staffs recommendation, seconded by Mr.
Hildenbrand.
Chairman Hellsten asked for discussion from the Board.
Mr. Fazzone asked Mr. Wollet the distance of the dish from the road. Mr. Wollet replied,
10 - 12 feet. Mr. Fazzone questioned staff as to how it would appear aesthetically if satellite
dishes were put in front yards. Mr. Karet said the aesthetic's question was a judgement call
that the LDRA has to make.
The Board continued to discuss possible alternatives to the location of the dish, of which the
applicant said were not workable.
Motion FAILED 4-2. Mr. Ewing, Mr. Fazzone, Mr. Garthwaite, and Chairman Hellsten voted
no.
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V A-0393 - Variance to Allow the Addition of A CarDort
Helen R. James. applicant requested a variance from Sections 606.02(b)
and 606.02(e)(3) to allow the addition of a carport. The property is
located at 401 S. Ridgewood Avenue.
Chairman Hellsten asked Mr. Karet for the staff report. Mr. Karet said the applicant is
requesting a variance from Section 606.02(b) and 606.02(e)(3) of the zoning ordinance for a
residence located in the B-3, Highway Service Business District. Mr. Karet said the
applicant owns a nonconforming comer lot, 49.7 feet by 80.2 feet, the size is the result of the
past expansion of U.S. #1. According to Mr. Karet the City's Building Division placed a
"stop work order" on the property for erecting a structure without obtaining a permit and for
building in the required side yard setback. Mr. Karet reviewed the 5 required criteria and said
based on these findings the Department of Community Development supports the applicant's
request for a variance.
After discussion between the Board and the applicant's attorney, Chairman Hellsten asked the
Board to review each of the 5 criteria.
Mr. Ewing then made a motion to approve the variance request based on staffs
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Masso. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A) Community Director's Report
Mr. Karet had nothing to report at this time.
B) Chairman's Report
Chairman Hellsten asked Ms. Storey the status of the Land Development Regulations
(LDR's). Ms. Storey replied that they are not complete. Chairman Hellsten said he is
concerned with getting the LDR's as a total package. Ms. Storey assured Chairman Hellsten
that she would get the report to the Board in "bits and pieces" for review. Chairman Hellsten
also requested a joint meeting with the City Council and stated he would like to discuss the
two term limitation of the Board.
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C) Agency Members Report
Mr. Fazzone commented favorably on the booklet prepared by the Industrial Development
Board, saying he thought it read easily and was understandable. Mr. Fazzone also mentioned
that the LDRA Board should have specific qualifications to serve on the Board.
Mr. Masso agreed with Mr. Fazzone on requiring specific qualifications to serve as a Board
member.
Mr. Hildenbrand complimented the Industrial Development Board of their booklet.
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Mr. Ewing asked if there wasn't some way to educat~=~ctors about the City's permit
requirements, so that a property owner doesn't hire a contractor to do construction and then is
cited by the City for lack of a permit. Mr. Karet said if a property owner is cited, both the
owner and the contractor are notified, but ultimately the responsibility falls on the property
owner. Mr. Karet also said the City has provided information in the City Newsletter, as well
as the newspaper, apprising property owners to be aware of the contractors they hire.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no additional business to come before the Board a motion was made and
approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by,
Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary
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June 30, 1993
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