06-12-2013 CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Vopelak called to order the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board at 6:32 p.m.,
June 12, 2013 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were Edwin Vopelak, Robert McIntosh, George Kennedy, Agnes Witter, and Jean
Kayat. Jim Fisher and Pat Card were excused. Also present were Development Services Director Darren
Lear and Planning Technician Tabitha Russell.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. McIntosh moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 2013, second by Ms.
Witter.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. VA-1301 — Chris and Stephanie Narbeth, applicants, requesting variances from Articles IV & V of
the City of Edgewater Land Development Code for property located at 1205 S. Riverside Dr.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staff's
recommendation.
Christopher Narbeth, applicant — Spoke in regards to the request and offered to answer any
questions from the Board.
There was discussion between the Board and Mr. Lear regarding the request.
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh, SECOND by Mr. Kennedy to approve the variance requests from the City of
Edgewater Land Development Code as follows:
• Article IV, Section 21-41.04(a) and Article V, Section 21-50.02 (Table V-1) to allow a rear setback
of ten feet(10')from the wetlands buffer in lieu of the required twenty five feet(25');
• Article IV, Section 21-41.04(a) and Article V, Section 21-50.02 (Table V-1) and 21-53.07(b) to
allow for a rear setback of ten feet (10')from the mean high water line in lieu of the required fifty
feet(50')
for property located at 1205 S. Riverside Dr.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
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Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:30 p.m.
b. AN-1302 —Mark Rakowski, applicant, requesting the annexation of 34.54±acres of land located east
of Cow Creek Road and north of E. Indian River Blvd.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
Mark Rakowski— 822 E. 8th Ave., New Smyrna Beach—representing the owner, spoke in regards to
the request and offered to answer any questions from the Board.
There was discussion between the Board and Mr. Lear regarding the request.
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh, SECOND by Ms. Witter to send a favorable recommendation to City Council
to annex the 34.54±acres of property located east of Cow Creek Road and north of E. Indian River Blvd.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
c. CPA-1303 — Mark Rakowski, applicant, requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use Map to include 34.54±acres of land located east of Cow Creek Road and north of E.
Indian River Blvd. as Mixed Use with Conservation Overlay.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
Mark Rakowski— 822 E. 8th Ave., New Smyrna Beach—representing the owner, spoke in regards to
the request and offered to answer any questions from the Board.
There was discussion between the Board and Mr. Lear regarding the request.
MOTION by Mr. McIntosh, SECOND by Mr. Kennedy to send a favorable recommendation to City
Council for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to include 34.54± acres of
land as Mixed Use with Conservation Overlay for property located east of Cow Creek Road and north of
E.Indian River Blvd.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
d. TA- 1301 — The City of Edgewater requesting amendments to the Land Development Code, Article
VI (Sign Regulations) regarding special event/activity signage and other miscellaneous amendments.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs
recommendation.
There was discussion between Mr. Lear and the Board regarding the request.
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Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting—Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Ed Marsh - representing Edgewater United Methodist Church spoke in regards to the request.
MOTION by Mr. Mclnto=h.. SECOND iv Mr. Kenne•v to send a favorable recommendation to Ci
Council for the amendments to Article VI (Sign Regulations)of the Land Development Code
with the Chan•e to Section 21-63.04(g), chan•' e the number of days from ten(10)to twen (20).
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None at this time.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
None at this time.
b. Chairman's Report
None at this time.
c. Agency Members Report
Mr. McIntosh informed the Board of a public informational meeting for Space Florida that will be
hosted by Senator Dorothy Hukill on June 25, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 at the Brannon Center in New
Smyrna Beach.
Ms. Witter spoke in regards to a program she attended at the Agricultural Center in Deland.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
Planning Technician
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