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CITY OF EDGEWATER
lAND DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 29, 1996
6:30 p.m.
Chairman Masso called to order the regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory
Agency at 6:30 p.m., February 29, 1996 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Mr. Fazzone, Ms. Lichter, Mr. Moncure, Mr. Garthwaite, Ms. Agrusa,
Mr. Hildenbrand and Chairman Masso. Also present were Mark P. Karet, Director of
Community Development, Krista A. Storey, City Attorney, and Sondra M. Pengov, Board
Coordinator.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of January 31, 1996 were presented for approval. Mr. Garthwaite moved to approve
the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Fazzone. The motion CARRIED 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Masso introduced the first item and opened the public hearing.
CU-9601 - WACO Manufacturine - Joe Martin, PE, authorized agent for WACO
Manufacturing requested a conditional use permit to exceed the height requirement for a building
addition.
Mr. Karet presented staff's comments. He said the request is for a conditional use permit to
erect a structure above the 26 foot height limitation in the I-I, Light Industrial district. Mr.
Karet said the applicant has a 2.97 + acre site with an existing 21,086 square foot building and
proposes to erect a 16,440 square foot addition. Mr. Karet said the new building height will be
30 feet above the finished floor elevation of 11.24 feet.
Mr. Karet discussed the standards of Section 612 of the Land Development Code. Also
mentioned by Mr. Karet, was Section 607.00(e)(3) that establishes the maximum building height
in the I-I district; it states structures above 26 feet may be permitted as a special exception. Mr.
Karet said based on their findings, the Department of Community Development supports the
applicant's request. He said staff recommends the LDRA grant a conditional use permit to allow
construction of the proposed building with a height limit of 30 feet above the elevation 11.24
feet.
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Chairman Masso asked for comments from the LDRA members.
Ms. Lichter questioned whether there was adequate fire protection. Mr. Karet replied, yes, the
comments by the Fire/Recuse Department had been satisfied.
Mr. Fazzone mentioned the fact that the City didn't impose any conditions on the conditional
use permit. Mr. Karet explained the increase isn't significant enough to warrant conditions.
Chairman Masso asked the applicant if he had any comments.
Mr. Joe Martin, PE, authorized agent for WACO Manufacturing, introduced himself and said he
had no comments, but offered to respond to any questions the Board may have.
Mr. Moncure asked the percent of lot area proposed to be covered by buildings. Mr. Martin
calculated approximately 28 percent coverage. Mr. Moncure also asked whether any lighting
would be installed along the roofline. Mr. Martin replied, the parking lot will have additional
lighting and will meet all requirements.
Additional discussion was had regarding trees retained and the additional parking. Mr. Martin
explained that as many trees as possible will be retained and the requirement of 86 trees would be
met. He also said the parl~ing is being designed to preserve specimen trees.
A letter was read by Mr. Martin that he received from Hanson & McCallister, Inc., who are
adjoining property owners, stating they had no objections to his request.
There being no further comments a motion was made by Mr. Fazzone to grant the conditional
use, based on staff's comments, seconded by Mr. Moncure. The motion CARRIED 7-0
OLD BUSINESS
N one at this time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Community Development Director's Report
Mr. Karet announced that he will be on his honeymoon during the week of the next
LDRA meeting and asked if the meeting could be re-scheduled. After discussion, it was
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decided to re-schedule the meeting as close to the regular meeting date as possible.
B. Chairman's Report
Chairman Masso asked if the issue of the B-2 rezoning on Guava and Hibiscus Drives
could be re-introduced to the Council. Mr. Karet replied, yes, the Economic
Development Board is planning to bring it back in April. All the Board members agreed
they wanted to see the B-2 rezoning issue brought back to Council.
C. Agency Members Report
Ms. Lichter questioned whether Council had listened to the tapes from the LDRA
meeting concerning the B-2 rezoning issue. Ms. Storey replied the minutes of the LDRA
meeting were included in the Council pacl~ets for their review. Discussion followed
regarding the quasi-judicial procedures as well as Board members being allowed to speak at
the Council meetings.
Mr. Fazzone asked the Chairman to wish Mr. Karet a long and happy marriage.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional 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, Board Coordinator
Land Development and Regulatory Agency
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