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05-25-1994 C " ,.. 1 . _ - \ >~'''', -'.l (.,-' ~ ..., CITY OF EDGEW A TER LAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 25, 1994 Chairman Fazzone called to order the regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 1994 in the Community Center of City Hall. ROLL CALL: Members present were Mr. Masso, Ms. Lichter, Mr. Hatfield, Mr. Garthwaite, Ms. Agrusa, Mr. Hildenbrand, and Chairman Fazzone. Also present were Krista A. Storey, City Attorney, Lynne Plaskett, Assistant Director of Community Development, and Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of April 27, 1994 were presented for approval. Ms. Storey suggested amending the minutes to reflect the approval of the 6 criteria. Mr. Masso moved to approve the minutes with the addition of the amendment and asked that they be reread at the next regular meeting, seconded by Ms. Lichter. Motion CARRIED 6-0. Mr. Hatfield abstained as he was absent from the April meeting. NEW BUSINESS: MSD-9403 - Lorena L. Fi22 Lorena Figg, owner of property located at 204 Flagler Avenue requested a minor subdivision to her property. Chairman Fazzone asked Ms. Plaskett to give staffs report. Ms. Plaskett said the applicant is requesting approval to re-subdivide a 1.11 acre parcel located in the R-3, Single-family district into two lots. Ms. Plaskett said the three criteria required have been satisfied and the Department of Community Development supports the applicant's request. Mr. Garthwaite questioned Ms. Plaskett about the dwelling on the property. Ms. Plaskett showed the location of a non-conforming structure and stated that the creation of the "new" lot will not make it any more non-conforming. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 25, 1994 Page -1- ... ..... ....,. After brief discussion Mr. Masso moved to grant the request as it has met all requirements, seconded by Mr. Hildenbrand. Motion CARRIED 7-0. Ms. Plaskett requested that the Chairman sign the two sketch plans so that the applicant could have them recorded. VA - 0194 - John Mickler Ms. Plaskett informed the Board that the applicant requested withdrawal of the variance. VA - 0294 - Crail!: and Deanne Eckert Mr. and Mrs. Eckert, owners of property located at 2228 Kumquat Drive, requested a variance to construct a swimming pool. Chairman Fazzone asked Ms. Plaskett for staffs presentation. Ms. Plaskett conveyed that the applicant is requesting a variance from the required 10 foot setback of the side property line. Ms. Plaskett said the pool with decking would sit 4.5 feet from the side property line which is an encroachment of 5.5 feet into the required separation from the side property line. Ms. Plaskett finished by saying the applicant has satisfied the five required criteria established in the zoning ordinance and that staff supports the applicant's request. Mr. Hildenbrand questioned whether the neighboring residences had been notified and if there were any objections. Ms. Plaskett said there were no objections. Mr. Eckert, the applicant, replied that all the abutting neighbors had been notified by himself and the Department of Community Development. Mr. Garthwaite asked the applicant if he had bought the house already built or did he have it built? Mr. Eckert stated he had purchased the house already built. Ms. Lichter asked if utility wires are on the property. Ms. Plaskett said yes, but they meet the 10 foot setback requirements. Mr. Masso then moved to grant the variance as the Board agrees with staffs recommendation that the criteria has been met, seconded by Ms. Agrusa. Motion CARRIED 7-0. Chairman Fazzone inquired at this time the name of the young gentleman in the audience. He introduced himself as Jayson Rickard, and said he is here to get his Citizenship/Merit Badge. At this point the Board applauded him and congratulated him. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 25, 1994 Page -2- ..... ..., OLD BUSINESS: None at this time. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Community Director's Report There was no report at this time. B. Chairman's Report Chairman Fazzone discussed the review of Land Development Codes brought before the May Council meeting. Chairman Fazzone said the Council asked for a change in the appeal of variances. Chairman Fazzone asked Ms. Storey if she would explain the Council's request. Ms. Storey replied that the Council would like to hold a complete re-hearing on any appeal to the Council and this section is being redrafted, then will be reviewed by the LDRA. Mr. Masso asked if an applicant is allowed on an appeal to introduce anything that was not presented to the LDRA. Ms. Storey said yes they may. Chairman Fazzone reported on the VCARD forum (Entering the Age of ERP - Environmental Resource Permits) that he and two of the Board members had attended and offered material to the members to read. Mr. Masso said two State agencies are developing a permit streamlining system in an effort to provide one-stop permitting for development applicants, but said the requirements have increased considerably of which Ms. Plaskett agreed to. C. Agency Members Report Ms. Lichter discussed Council's hearing on Pelican Cove West Recreation Center saying she didn't feel that Mr. Karet had explained to Council that the Board was opposed to a text amendment. They felt clubhouses may be in areas that need investigation before being opened to the public, thus a zoning change would be determined on a case-by-case judgement. Ms. Lichter wanted Council to be aware of everything said by the Board. The Board continued to discuss various issues regarding this subject. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 25, 1994 Page -3- ~. ..." Ms. Lichter questioned whether the withdrawal of some property involved in the "western annexation" should come back to the LDRA. Ms. Storey replied no, this is not necessary for a withdrawal. Ms. Storey had provided the Board with three proposed chapters of the Land Development Code for the LDRA to review. The Board said they would like to make it an agenda item at the next regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7: 15 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Sondra M. Pengov, Secretary Land Development and Regulatory Agency /SMP Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 25, 1994 Page -4- c:\ldra \minutes \5 2594