05-10-2017104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, May 10, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
At this time Vice-Chairman Kennedy introduced Boy Scout Troup 454 who led us in the Plege of
Allegiance.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy then gave an overview of the Board's functions.
2. ROLL CALL
George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, Robert Andrejkovics, David Tyree and Michael
Eichhorn
Present 5 -
Paul WrightExcused1 -
Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie BrownAlso Present 2 -
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Regular Meeting - April 12, 2017
Vice-Chairman Kennedy noted that the minutes reflected him as absent, not excused on item 3b.
A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve the
minutes of April 12, 2017 with the correction stated. The MOTION was APPROVED by
the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, Robert Andrejkovics, David Tyree, and Michael
Eichhorn
5 -
Excused:Paul Wright1 -
4. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
None at this time
5. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
a.Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Mr. Lear stated the election was normally done in January, however, since the resignation of Mr.
Card there was a need to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Eichhorn, to appoint Mr.
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George Kennedy as Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, Robert Andrejkovics, David Tyree, and Michael
Eichhorn
5 -
Excused:Paul Wright1 -
A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Tyree, to appoint Mr.Andrejkovics
as Vice-Chair. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, Robert Andrejkovics, David Tyree, and Michael
Eichhorn
5 -
Excused:Paul Wright1 -
b.VA-1704 - David Blanchard requesting variances from Sections 21-36.02(l) and
21-36.02(j) of the Land Development Code for property located at 104 New
Hampshire Street.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing and Mr.Lear provided details of the request and the
recommendation of the Technical Review Committee.
There being no public comment Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Andjrekovics clarified where the carport would be located and if the driveway would go to New
York Street. Mr. Lear stated the carport would in be front of the exisitng detached garage and the
Code requires the driveway to be constructed to the street.
Michele Holiskey, 905 New York Street, stated she had no objection to the location of the carport,
she was speaking on behalf of the property owner who was unable to attend the meeting. Discussion
ensued regarding placement of a driveway.
Chairman Kennedy stated even if the variance was approved he did not have to do the work. Ms.
Holiskey clarified that if it was approved this is how it would have to be constructed.
Mr. Tyree asked if the carport would be basically the same height and width of the garage. Mr. Lear
stated yes, and actually a little shorter in height than the exisitng garage.
Christine Power, 406 N. Riverside Drive, asked if there was an existing driveway. Mr. Lear stated
there was one on New Hampshire. She then clarified that a second driveway would have to be
installed, and asked if the City would be required to install an apron. Mr. Lear stated a second
driveway would be required and it would be the property owner's responsibility to install the apron.
Mr. Andjrekovics asked if there was a requirement for a driveway when the garage was constructed.
Mr. Lear stated there is now, and added that an amendment to the Land Development Code changed
between first and second reading that will allow only the apron to be installed on a secondary garage
if it will not have heavy usage.
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Chairman Kennedy re-closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Tyree, to approve the variance
request to allow the installation of the carport on property located at 104 New Hampshire
Street with following conditions: the contractor treat the stormwater from the impervious
areas in accordance with the Land Development Code via retention ponds and/or swales;
and a paved driveway be installed to the carport. The MOTION was APPROVED by the
following vote:
Yes:George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, Robert Andrejkovics, David Tyree, and Michael
Eichhorn
5 -
Excused:Paul Wright1 -
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director’s Report
Chairman Kennedy noted the quarterly report provided with their agenda packet. Mr. Lear stated
there were no major changes. Chairman Kennedy asked about the projects that have been on the
report for quite some time. Mr. Lear stated those projects still maintained active PUD Agreements.
b. Chairman's Report
c. Agency Members’ Report
Mr. Andrejkovics stated the May Econonmic Development Board meeting was cancelled.
Mr. Andrejkovics then commented on the Lineman's college and his recent visit there. He stated that
every Friday at 10:00 am there is an open-house tour of the facility. He commended the college on
the facility and placement of the students from their first class. He further commented on their future
plans and recomended anyone that could should visit the facility. He then thanked all involved with
brining the college into the City.
8. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjouned at 6:48 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Brown, Senior Planner
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