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04-11-2018Ci 1), of -E,D GE WATER Wednesday, April 11, 2018 City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Board 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 6:30 PM 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 Council Chambers Present 6 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhom, Robert McIntosh, Thomas Duane and Paul Wright Excused 1 - Chris Hatcher Also Present 2 - Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie Brown 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting - March 14, 2018 A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to adapprove the minutes of March 14, 2018. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher Abstain: 1 - Thomas Duane 3. OLD BUSINESS -PUBLIC HEARING 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. VA -1805 - Kimberly Rockbum requesting a variance from the Fisherman's Cove RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development Agreement) for property located at 4691 Bayfield Harbor Lane. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation. Mr. Lear stated that adjacent property owners were notified of the request and staff had not received any objections. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Kim Rockburn, 4691 Bayfield Harbor Lane, provided the Board with updated pictures of the property showing the height the fence would be at the end of the grass area. Chairman Kennedy indicated the fencing should be 50% opaque. Mr. Lear stated part of the variance was to allow a vinyl fence. Ms. Rockburn stated there was a 10-1/2 foot separation between houses and she would like some privacy. City of Edgewater Page 1 Printed on 511/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018 Mr. Wright asked about the length of the fencing. Ms. Rockburn stated 50 -60 -feet down the side and 50 feet across the rear. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if the fence would then reduce in height. Ms. Rockburn indicated not at this time. Mr. Andrejkovics then asked if with the slope of the property the height of the fence would not be a problem. Ms. Rockburn stated it would not and she reflected that in the updated photos. Mr. Lear referenced the plan showing the fence starting towards the back of the house and going to the bottom of the hill. William Thomas, 4693 Bayfield Harbor Lane, spoke against the request as he felt it would block his view of the river and community dock. Mr. Thomas stated he was not notified of the request and that his neighbor on the other side would also oppose the request. Mr. Andrejkovics asked Mr. Thomas if he received a letter about the variance. Mr. Lear stated the letters where sent out and staff did not receive any objects in the office. Ms. Brown stated the Property Appraiser's website is utilized for the addresses of the adjacent owners. Mr. Andrejkovics then spoke of Mr. Thomas' view being obstructed and discussed the incline at the back of the property and asked if we had the grade. Mr. Wright stated it was significant. Mr. Thomas stated the grade was 4:1 after approximately 35-40 feet; if he was on his back porch and looks to the left he would not be able to see the dock and a good portion of the water if a six (6) foot fence is installed, and the only access he would have to the water would be straight ahead. Mr. Wright asked if there was a community dock. Mr. Thomas stated there was. Mr. McIntosh stated they were provided a document from the HOA discussing six (6) foot fences. There was further discussion offences on the river. Ms. Rockburn responded to the alluded view obstruction and the grade of the property. Mr. Lear referenced the pictures again showing height of the fence and the view to the river. Mr. Andrejkovics stated if the fence was installed Mr. Thomas' view would be obstructed. Ms. Rockburn stated his view straight from his house would not be obstructed as the lots are 283 feet long and the water is far from the house. Mr. Andrejkovics stated Mr. Thomas view would be obstructed if he was to look to the left or right and the fence was there. Mr. Rockburn stated it would be an obstruction to her backyard and her privacy not an obstruction to the water. Mr. Andrejkovics stated this was a delicate situation and should not be taken lightly. He added that ij he was on the water he would not want any obstruction and the City limits fences to four (4) feet for a reason and is understandable. He stated if there was some type of concession, possibly a four (4) fence by the house and increasing to six (6) foot with the incline that might feasible. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. McIntosh, to aapprove VA -1805. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3 - George Kennedy, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright City of Edgewater Page 2 Printed on 511/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018 No: 3 - Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, and Thomas Duane Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher b. VA -1806 - Joseph Kadlecek, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 3422 Tamarind Drive. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mr. McIntosh asked how many vehicles and what type. Joseph Kadlecek, 3422 Tamarind Drive, explained why he requested the variance and the recent updates he has made to the property. Mr. Wright asked about fence on the property. Mr. Kadlecek specified where the fence was. Mr. Andrejkovics asked what the extended size was. Mr. Kadlecek stated it would only be in front of the garage. Mr. Lear stated the addition would be under the maximum impervious converage permitted. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Eichhorn, to approve VA -1806. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 6 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, Robert McIntosh, Thomas Duane, and Paul Wright Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher C. VA -1807 - James Hiester, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 2624 Willow Oak Drive. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mr. Andrejkovics stated .8 feet was kind of tight. Mr. Lear responded that there was previously a carport in the same location. Mr. Eichhorn asked if there was no driveway. Mr. Lear responded that the driveway would have to be extended to the carport. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Wright, to approve VA -1807. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 6 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, Robert McIntosh, Thomas Duane, and Paul Wright City of Edgewater Page 3 Printed on 511/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018 Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher d. VA -1808 - Shelley Tracey, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 207 Virginia Street. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Chad Erikson, 2100 Ocean Drive, New Smyrna Beach, pool contractor, stated there will be a four (4) foot retaining wall and no obstruction to the existing swales. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Eichhorn, to approve VA -1808. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 6 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, Robert McIntosh, Thomas Duane, and Paul Wright Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher e. VA -1809 - Mark Karet, Zev Cohen & Associates, requesting a variance from Land Development Code for property located 412 - 418 West Park Avenue and the adjacent parcels to the south. Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mark Karet, Zev Cohen & Associates, 300 Interchange Boulevard, Ormond Beach, stated he was available to answer any questions. Chairman Kennedy asked if it was a simtech fence. Mr. Karet stated that was correct, it was not vinyl but polyethelyne. Chairman Kennedy advised that was the same fence recently installed behind the Winn Dixie and it was very nicely done. Mr. Andrejkovics felt it would be a nice addition to the City. Mr. Lear stated there is also high demand for RVlboat storage. Mr. Eichhorn asked why the masonry wall was required. Mr. Lear stated the Land Development requires a wall as a buffer when adjacent to residential property. He added that there were several large historic trees on the property and the fence will be easier to work with than the wall. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Eichhorn, to approve VA -1809. The City of Edgewater Page 4 Printed on 511/2018 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes April 11, 2018 MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: 6 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Michael Eichhorn, Robert McIntosh, Thomas Duane, and Paul Wright Excused: 1 - Chris Hatcher 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Development Services Director's Report None at this time. b. Chairman's Report None at this time. c. Agency Member's Report Mr. Andrejkovics provided an update on the April Economic Development Board meeting and the status of the proposed Charter School. Mr. Lear welcomed Mr. Duane to the Board. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bonnie Brown Board Coordinator City of Edgewater Page 5 Printed on 511/2018