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03-08-1978 I'~- -r 'tJ "" --.A ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Held: March 8, 1978 Chairman Millard called the meeting and Public Hearing to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. ROLL CALL I~ r. N e i 1 A s tin g Mr. Jerry Fenske Mr. Lewis Lupinek Mr. Kenneth Millard 1.1 r. Jim Pol and Present PI'esent Excused Present PI'esent The Board approved the minutes of their February 8, 1978 meeting. Chairman Millard asked if all members had visited the properties unde}' consideration for va'riances.' - t.; All the members present had visited the properties. Chairman Millard reminded all those present that anyone testifying before the Board is under oath and subject to perjury charges in the event of false evidence. The first request was from Mr. Milan Griffith who wanted a variance to build either one duplex building or two single family residences on his property at Oakridge Ave. in Highland Shores. The Secretary stated that the Public Hearing had been advertised, the abutting property owners notified and the property posted. Chairman Millard told Mr. Griffith that the Board of Adjustments could not grant a variance for a duplex because it is not listed as a special exception in R-3 districts. The Board examined Mr. Griffith's plan for two single family' dVlellings. It was the opinion of the Board that there was not sufficient room to build two conforming houses. Mr. Griffith stated that one house on this property was not economically feasible. The Board voted 4 to 0 to deny this request and recess this h e a I' i n g sot hat 1.1 r. G r iff i the 0 u 1 d d e t e nn i n e \'1 h e the r the rei s any possibility of relief through the possible addition of duplexes as a special exception in R-3. This would have to be upon action of the City Council. Mr. Griffith can return to the next Board meeting without making reapplication for a variance. The next variance request was from Mr. Blaun who wanted a variance to build a house on Riverside Drive. The Secretary stated that the public Hearing had been advertised, the abutting property owners notified and the .property posted. This was a non-conforming lot of record, existing prior to the inception of Ordinance 880. The Board inspected the actual deed for this lot and confirmed this fact. Mr. Blaun's plan called for a 30 foot setback from Riverside Drive. r--. t ',) , (,,) The Board agreed that since there did not seem to be any undue hardship they could not grant this setback. Chairman Millard remarked that the house would be much too close to Riverside Drive with only a 30 foot setback. The Board did grant Mr. Blaun a side yard variance of 9 feet 10 inches-and a rear setback of 22~ feet. Since the house would be on the Indian River there would be no adverse effect so far as crowding other buildings was concerned. Mr. Poland stated that he felt this was an unsafe building lot and would be a dangerous area in case of heavy storms and flooding. The final vote was 3 to 1. Mr. Poland voted no. Chairman Millard informed Mr. Blaun that a letter would be sent to the City Council informing them of the Board's recommendations in this matter. If the Council accepted the Boaro's recommenda- tion, they would issue a resolution granting the side and rear setbacks. The meeting was adjourned. " . Minutes submitted by: Nancy Blazi .......' ~ l) . CITY OF EDGEWATER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Held: March 8, 1978 Chairman Millard called the meeting and Public Hearing to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. ROLL CALL Mr. Neil Asting Mr. Jerry Fenske Mr. Lewis Lupinek Mr. Kenneth Millard Mr. Jim Poland Present Present Excused Present Present The Board approved the minutes of their February 8, 1978 meeting. Chairman Millard asked if all members had visited the properties under consideration for variances. All the members present had visited the properties. Chairman Millard reminded all those present that anyone testifying before the Board is under" oath and subject to perjury charges in the event of false evidence. The first request was from Mr. Milan Griffith who wanted a variance to build either one duplex building or two single family residences on his property at Oakridge Ave. in Highland Shores. The Secretary stated that the Public Hearing had been advertised, the abutting property owners notified and the property posted. Chairman Millard told Mr. Griffith that the Board of Adjustments could not grant a variance for a duplex because it is not listed as a special exception in R-3 districts. The Board examined Mr. Griffith's plan for two single family' dwellings. It was the oplnlon of the Board that there was not sufficient room to build two conforming houses. Mr. Griffith stated that one house on this property was not economically feasifule. The Board voted 4 to 0 to deny this request and recess this hearing so that Mr. Griffith could determine whether there is any possibility of relief through the possible addition of duplexes as a special exception in R-3. This would have to be upon action of the City Council. Mr. Griffith can return to the next Board meeting without making reapplication for a variance. The next variance request was from Mr. Blaun who wanted a variance to build a house on Riverside Drive. The Secretary stated that the public Hearing had been advertised, the abutting property owners notified and the property posted. This was a non-conforming lot of record, existing prior to the inception of Ordinance 880. The Board inspected the actual deed for this lot and confirmed this fact. Mr. Blaun's plan called for a 30 foot setback from Riverside Drive. . ~.. - Q o "It;,o ,..:- The Board agreed that since there did not seem to be any undue hardship they could not grant this setback. Chairman Millard remarked that the house would be much too close to Riverside Drive with only a 30 foot setback. The Board did grant Mr. Blaun a side yard variance of 9 feet 10 inches-and a rear setback of 22~ feet. Since the house would be on the Indian River there would be no adverse effect so far as crowding other buildings was concerned. Mr. Poland stated that he felt this was an unsafe building lot and would be a dangerous area in case of heavy storms and flooding. The final vote was 3 to 1. Mr. Poland voted no. Chairman Millard informed Mr. Blaun that a letter would be sent to the City Council informing them of the Board's recommendations in this matter. If the Council accepted the Boaro's recommenda- tion, they would issue a resolution granting the side and rear setbacks. The meeting was adjourned. Minutes submitted by: Nancy Blazi