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05-28-1997 ...... CIIT OF EDGEWATER ,.."" Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 1997 6:30 p.m. Chairman Masso called to order the regular meeting of the Land Development and Regulatory Agency at 6:30 p.m., May 28, 1997 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida. ROLL CALL Members present were Ms. Lichter, Mr. Moncure (arrived 6:32 p.m.), Mr. Garthwaite, Ms. Agrusa and Chairman Masso. Mr. Hildenbrand was record absent. Also in attendance were Mark P. Karet, Director of Community Development, Krista A. Storey, City Attorney and Sondra M. Pengov, Board Coordinator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Garthwaite to approve the minutes of April 30, 1997 and seconded by Ms. Lichter. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Mr. Moncure did not vote as he hadn't arrived as yet. OLD BUSINESS Public Hearin~ - TA-9701 - Text Amendment request to allow a bed and breal~fast with over an acre of property as a permitted use in the R-1A zoning district. Chairman Masso stated, Frances D. Todd of 621 North Riverside Drive is requesting a text amendment to allow Bed and Breakfast's as a permitted use in the R-1A district. Chairman Masso opened the public hearing and asked Mr. Karet for staff's comments regarding the draft ordinance. Mr. Karet said the draft Ordinance 97-0-11 reflects what he and Ms. Storey derived from the discussion that occurred at the April 30th LDRA meeting. Mr. Karet then reviewed the ordinance, pointing out that it distinguished bed and breakfasts from typical hotel/motel and also required the owner or manager to reside on the premises. Mr. Karet said that the proposed adds bed and breakfasts to the list of conditional uses in the R-1, R-1A and B-3 districts. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 28, 1997 1 Mr. Moncure stated the ch~ on room sizes could be relabeled to m~ it more easily understood. He also asked questions about receptions in the B-3 district and parking. After some discussion, the Board asked for changes on both items. Chairman Masso then asked Ms. Francis Todd 621 N. Riverside Drive, if she had any comments regarding the ordinance. Ms. Todd thanked the Board for the opportunity to present the request and said she thought the ordinance was very good. There being no additional comments, Chairman Masso closed the public hearing. Being there was no further discussion from the Board, Chairman Masso asked for a vote. Mr. Moncure moved to approve the ordinance with the revisions discussed and send to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garthwaite. Motion CARRIED 5-0. TA-9702 - Text amendment request to add aquaculture as a permitted use in the 1-1 zonine district. Chairman Masso said Earl Wallace, authorized agent for Charles E. wheaton is requesting a text amendment to allow aquaculture as a permitted use in the I-I district and then opened the public hearing. Chairman asked Mr. Karet for staff comments. Mr. Karet said at the LDRA, April 30th meeting, an informal discussion was had on the applicant's request. He said the discussion resulted in a consensus that the LDRA would consider a draft ordinance making limited aquaculture a permitted use in all industrial zoning categories and "regular" aquaculture a conditional use. Mr. Karet then explained the draft ordinance starting with definitions. He said aquaculture and limited aquaculture would be added to the definitions section of the zoning ordinance and explained the definitions of each. Mr. Karet also said the ordinance suggests including limited aquaculture as a permitted use and aquaculture as a conditional use in the I-I, 1-2, 1-3 and PID districts. He then shared some of the newly acquired information he obtained with the Board. Mr. Karet, after discussion with the Board, suggested going forward with the limited aquaculture then come back with an agriculture district that permits aquaculture. The Board concurred with M r. Karet. Mr. Earl Wallace. 1927 Guava Drive said the applicant's intent is to have limited aquaculture and agrees with the way the draft ordinance was prepared and revised. Mr. Wallace then thanked the Board for their time and consideration. Chairman Masso closed the public hearing as there were no other comments. A motion was then made by Mr. Moncure and seconded Ms. Lichter to approve the ordinance as revised and forward to the City Council. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 28, 1997 2 NEW BUSINESS ..... ....." N one at this time. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Community Director's Report Mr. Karet told the Board that "Draft Five" of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report is in process. He said it will be presented to the Board at the June 25, 1997 regular meeting. Mr. Karet also reminded the Board of the upcoming items on the City Council Agenda. Ms. Lichter discussed the need for the City to have an appearance code. Mr. Karet said he will speak with the Chamber of Commerce to determine their interest in working on this issue. Mr. Karet suggest inviting the Chamber, Economic Development Board and the Beautification and Tree Committee to a meeting to discuss the issue. B. Chairman's Report The Chairman had nothing to report at this time. C. Agency Member's Report Mr. Moncure said how much Mr. Fazzone will be missed and said he hopes the Board can continue in the spirit he instituted. 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: \LDRA \minutes\5/28/97 Land Development and Regulatory Agency Regular Meeting May 28, 1997 3