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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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 10, 2007 in the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were Edwin Vopelak, David Ross, John Weiss, Dan Grisell, Pat Card and William
Miller. Charlene Zeese was excused. Also present were Development Services Director Darren Lear and
Planning Technician Bonnie Wenzel.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Card moved to approve the minutes of November 8. 2006 with the following correction: TA-0602,
second to last paragraph: Mr. Ross stated he did not have a problem with what Mr. Lear has done, he
hus a problem with the State ouying tIDO must be done he was disturbed that they felt pressured. to vote
on this without sufficient information, second by Mr. Miller.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. V A-0609 - Halstead Resources, Inc., requesting variances from Article V of the City of Edgewater
Land Development Code.
Chairman Vopelak stated this item would be table to the February 14, 2007 meeting.
Mr. Card moved to continue VA-0609 to the February 14. 2007 meeting. second bv Mr. Ross.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
b. RZ-0622 - Sunshine State Bank requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include
2.08:1: acres ofland located at 1620 Edgewater Drive as B-3 (Highway Commercial).
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information. Mr. Lear
stated that the zoning was in conflict with the Future Land Use designation.
There was discussion regarding the location of the property and potential traffic problems.
Susan Dunn, 113 Coquina Drive, asked about future commercial plans for this area. Chairman Vopelak
stated the zoning request relates only to this property. Ms. Dunn asked why the area was being
surveyed. Mr. Lear stated the City was not surveying anything in the area.
Elizabeth Withington, 1606 Bradford, stated there was poor traffic access in this area. Mr. Lear stated
that a traffic study will be completed during the site plan review process, this was just the rezoning.
Mr. Card stated this property is designated as Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan and the Board is
being asked to bring the zoning into compliance with what has been planned and should have previously
been done. Mr. Lear stated that was correct.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, January 10, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Ms. Withington stated that Dixie Highway was a federal highway and it is hard to get a light.
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Mr. Card suggested the developer talk to the residents in this area prior to development. George Scott,
Sunshine State Bank, stated their intention was to hold a meeting with the residents within 300-feet, he
added that he would love to think they will have a lot of traffic. He stated that the bank opens at 9:00
am and closes at 5:00 pm; there would be about six (6) employees.
Pat Shrubb. 1603 Bradford, stated that she was concerned about flooding. Chairman Vopelak stated
they are responsible for keeping water on their property. Ms. Shrubb was also concerned about traffic
and lighting issues.
There being no further discussion Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing.
Mr. Card moved to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for the amendment to the Official
Zonin~ Map to include 2.08:!:: acres of land located at 1620 Ed~ewater Drive as B-3 (Hi~hwav
Commercial). second by Mr. Grisell.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
c. VA- 0607 _ Katsur Equity Partners requesting a variance from Article V of the City of Edgewater
Land Development Code for property located at the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and Thomas
Street.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information.
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Dr. Jim Katsur stated this was originally going to be a spec house, but they since decided to keep the
house for their own use.
Mr. Ross asked if they thought they were trying to build too much house on a small lot. Mr. Miller asked
if it was possible to build a 26-foot tall house. Dr. Katsur stated not on that lot.
Mr. Card stated he did not have a problem with the height of the house, he felt this house would bring
lots of revenue for the City; however the Land Development Code states 26-feet in height for this area.
Mr. Ross asked if they could redesign the house and bring it down two (2) feet; he stated there was no
reason they could not do 26-feet.
There being no further discussion Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing.
Mr. Weiss moved to deny the variance reQuest from Article V of the City of Ed~ewater Land
Development Code for property located at the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and Thomas Street.
second by Mr. Card.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
d. V A-0608 _ SE Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Inc., requesting a variance from Article V of the City of
Edgewater Land Development Code for property located at 350 Pleasant Street.
Chairman Vopelak opened the public hearing and Mr. Lear provided background information on the
request.
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Rosemary Walker, SE Volusia Habitat for Humanity, stated the current owners combined these lots, she
stated that most other lots in this area are 50-feet wide therefore this would be consistent with the
neighborhood.
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Planning and Zoning Board
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, January 10, 2007
6:30 p.m.
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Chairman Vopelak asked if the request conforms with the density requirements. Mr. Lear stated it did.
Mr. Miller asked if this was the only Habitat lot in the area. Ms. Walker stated it was, that there were
no other lots in Edgewater available for them to use.
There being no further discussion Chairman Vopelak closed the public hearing.
Mr. Card moved to approve the following variance request from the City of Edgewater Land Development
Code:
. Section 21-50.02 (Table V-I) to allow creation of a building lot size of 50' X 110' (5.500 Sq. Ft.) in lieu
ofthe required 75' X 115" (8.625 Sq. Ft.)
Second by Mr. Grisell.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0
6. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Mr. Card nominated Ed Vopelak for Chairman. second by Mr. Grisell.
Mr. Weiss nominated Pat Card for Vice-Chairman. second by Mr. Grisell.
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NOMINATIONS PASSED.
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. Card provided a draft vision for the Board to review and discuss at the next workshop.
Mr. Weiss stated it was not right to grant variances to allow an applicant to make money. He stated
the Economic Development Board voted to send a letter to City Council requesting the height limit be
placed back on the ballot, he would like to see if the Planning and Zoning Board would also like to do a
letter to make the ballot questions a number one priority. He added that the public should be educated
on the height amendment. Mr. Card stated the Planning and Zoning Board decided to take a different
direction than the Economic Development Board, to give the City a vision.
Chairman Vopelak stated the impacts on the tax structure should be included in the vision.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel, Planning Technician
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