Loading...
11-22-1978 r . .,-. ~ o <.) CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS November 22, 1978 The Board of Adjustments for the City of Edgewater Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall. ROLL CALL Kenneth Mi 11 a rd Lewis Lupinek James Poland Clarence Gnau William Glaser Present Present Present Present Present The Public Hearing was for the purpose of discussing the application by Mr. William Rickelman, Sr. for a Special Exception for a used car lot on U.S. 1 (N. Ridqewood). . Mr. Rickelman, Sr. was present at the meeting. Also present: Mr. Edward Bloom - adjacent property owner Mr. Elton Fontaine - adjacent property owner Chairman Millard explained to the audience that the Board of Adjustments was a quasi-judicial board and therefore it would be necessary for anyone giving testimony; concerning this Public Hearing, to be sworn in. The Secretary certified that the Public Hearing had been properly advertised, the notices to adjacent property owners sent out bv certified mail and that there had been no written replies to these notices. The Board has inspected the property in question. The Board received correspondence from the Zoninq Board indicating their approval of this Special Exception providing that a buffer zone is provided and also adequate off-street parking. All vehicles on the premises must be operative and no major auto repairs should be done on the premises. The Board also received correspondence from the Planning Board stating that the application presented to them did not clearly define whether or not residential property was involved here and therefore they could not make a recommendation at this time. Chairman Millard pointed out that the revised application stated that none of the property that is located in residential areas will be used for business purposes. Mr. Rickelman is only interested in leasing an area aporoximately 125 ft. deep and 92'61 wide. The Board discussed the old roadway line on Route 1. It was finally ascertained that the property to be used would only be 1051 deep. Mr. Rickelman will lease this property from Dr. Wallar who sent a notarized letter stating that he has no objections to this oortion of his property being used for business purposes as a used car lot. .--' tIJ' (.) Q Mr. Rickelman said that he had first presented his request to the Zoning Board. The Zoning Board sent a memo to the Council recommending that a temporary license be granted and that the Council consider making the sale of automobiles a permitted use in B-3. The Council could not arant a temporarv license and stated that this request should-go to the ~oard- of Adjustments for a Special Exception. Mr. Glaser said that the ordinance is not clear as to the sale of automobiles in B-3. Even under the Special Exception the sale of cars is merely implied. Mr. Bloom and Mr. Fontaine, adjacent property owners, spoke to the Board concerning some objections they had concerning the operation of a used car lot on neighboring property. They requested a buffer zone that clearly devides the property and also asked if there could be some restrictions put on the length of business hours in order to keep down any noise or disturbance that might be caused by this business. Mr. Millard said that the Board can impose certain conditions that they feel would be in the best interest of the entire area. Mr. Poland said that nowhere in 880 is the sale of new or used cars permitted. If we grant a Special Exception with or without conditions, it will be up to the City to see that it is enforced. The Board discussed the question of off-street parking, types of repairs that will be done on the premises and reasonable hours of operation. Mr. Rickelman said that he would agree with certain conditions concerning the operation of his used car lot. The Board decided to grant the Special Exception with the following conditions: a. There will be a buffer along the back line, as detailed on page 5 of Ord. 880. This will screen the B-3 area from the residential area. b. There will be adequate off-street parking provided as called for in the ordinance. c. No major repairs will be performed on this property. Minor work is permitted, with minor being defined as tire changes, small tune-ups, touch-up of nicks and scratches, etc. d. No junk cars, old parts, etc. will be on the premises. All vehicles will be operative. 3. Hours will not. exceed 8 am to 6 pm. Signs and lighting to conform to existing regulations. The vote to 9rant this Special Exception was 5-0. Mr. Rickelman was also advised that this was a non-conforming lot and there could be no additional buildings added unless they conformed to present zoning standards. The Public Hearing was adjourned. There was no further business before the Board. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes Submitted by: Nancy Blazi 2 u o , CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS October 25, 1978 The City of Edgewater Board of Adjustments Public Hearing was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall. ROLL CALL Kenneth Millard Lewis Lupinek James Poland Clarence Gnau William Glaser Present Absent Present Present Present The Board met to continue the recessed meeting concerning the request by Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt for" a variance on property on Riverside Drive. The Board received a letter from Mr. Pruitt requesting that his application for the variance be cancelled. Mr. Pruitt stated that he has withdrawn his sales agreement due to the fact that there did not seem to be a clear title to this property. Mr. Millard said that if there was no objection from members of the Board, this application will be concluded and the information filed. If Mr. Pruitt, at some time in the future, wishes to reapply it will have to be treated as a new application. There were no objections from Board members. The Board approved the minutes of the September 22, 1978 meeting. Mr. Glaser said that he had spoken to Mrs. Blackwell concerning the updating of Ordinance 880. Mrs. Blackwell told him that the Board could be provided with an updated Ordinance upon request. The Board discussed Ordinance 880 and the changes that have been made. Ordinance 880 has not been revised since its adoption. Amendments to 880 should have been made available to Board members to help keep their present copies up to date. There was no further business before the Board and the meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Nancy Blazi