01-08-2014 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, January 8, 2014
6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vopelak called to order the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m.,
January 8, 2013 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were Edwin Vopelak, Pat Card, Robert McIntosh, George Kennedy (6:32), Joseph Roy,
Jean Kayat and Agnes Witter. Also present were Development Services Director Darren Lear and
Planning Technician Tabitha Russell.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Card moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2013, second by Mr.
McIntosh
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. AN-1307 — Jay and Sheila Gawthrop — applicants, requesting annexation of .31± acres of land
located at 2401 Swordfish Lane (PID#8401-00-00-0015).
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staff's
recommendation.
There was discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board regarding the request.
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr. McIntosh to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
to annex the .31±acres of land located at 2401 Swordfish Lane(PID#8401-00-00-0015).
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
b. CPA-1308—Jay and Sheila Gawthrop—applicants, requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan Future Land Use Map to include .31± acres of land located at 2401 Swordfish Lane as Low
Density Residential.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staff's
recommendation.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, January 8, 2014
6:30 p.m.
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr. McIntosh to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include .31± acres of land
located at 2401 Swordfish Lane as Low Density Residential.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
c. RZ-1306 —Jay and Sheila Gawthrop — applicants, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning
Map to include .31± acres of land located at 2401 Swordfish Lane as R-2 (Single-Family Residential).
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staff's
recommendation.
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh, SECOND by Mr. Card to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
for the amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include .31± acres of land located at 2401 Swordfish
Lane as R-2 (Single-Family Residential).
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
d. AN-1308 — Fisherman's Cove Builder's LLC — applicant, requesting annexation of 23.92± acres of
land located east of US Hwy 1 between Douglas St. and E.Ariel Road.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staff's
recommendation.
Matthew Markofsky — 1400 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale - representing the applicant,
offered to answer any questions from the Board.
There was discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board regarding the request.
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr.McIntosh to send a favorable recommendation to Cit_v Council
to annex the 23.92±acres of land located east of US Hwy 1 between Douglas St. and E.Ariel Rd.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, January 8, 2014
6:30 p.m.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
MOTION by Mr. Card, SECOND by Mr. McIntosh to elect Edwin Vovelak as Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Board.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0,with Mr.Vovelak abstaining.
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh, SECOND by Ms. Witter to elect Pat Card as Vice-Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Board.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0,with Mr. Card abstaining.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
Mr. Lear informed the Board of upcoming meetings and a CRA workshop.
b. Chairman's Report
None at this time.
c. Agency Members Report
Mr. Card spoke in regards to the January Economic Development Board meeting. He stated that the
Biker's Banjo's and Barbeque Event was a success. He informed the Board that there would be an
informational meeting regarding Space Florida at 5:00 p.m. on February 11, 2014 at New Smyrna
Beach High School.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
Planning Technician
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