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Wednesday, August 8, 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 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh and Paul Wright
Excused 2 - Michael Eichhorn and Thomas Duane
Also Present 2 - Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie Brown
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting - July 11, 2018
A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve the Minutes
of July 11, 2018. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright
Excused: 2 - Michael Eichhom, and Thomas Duane
3. OLD BUSINESS -PUBLIC HEARING
None at this time.
4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
a. VA -1818 - Mark May requesting variances from the Land Development Code for a
vacant parcel located at 108 Carlson Cove Drive.
Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Andrejkovics asked about state permitting. Mr. Lear stated that would be addressed with the
building permit.
Chairman Kennedy asked if there was enough water depth in the cove for a boat. The applicant
indicated there was.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Hatcher, second by Mr. McIntosh, to approve VA -1818. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright
Excused: 2 - Michael Eichhorn, and Thomas Duane
b. VA -1821 - Pamela Hunt, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code
for property located at 1321 South Riverside Drive.
Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Andrejkovics asked why the applicant wanted a five-foot (5) fence on the front of the property.
Pamela Hunt, 1321 South Riverside Drive, stated they have had issues with vandalism and theft; a
video camera was installed on the property with signage, the camera was vandalized and the signs
stolen. She added that she wants to feel safe; there is a lot of foot traffic on Riverside Drive and feels
a five foot (5) fence will make it harder for someone to get over it.
Mr. Andrejkovics stated he has opposed taller fences on Riverside Drive in the past and continues to
do so; he feels they are obligated to uphold the aesthetic look along Riverside Drive.
Mr. Lear stated it should be taken on a case by case basis. Mr. Andrejkovics stated he did not think a
five-foot (5) fence would deter a burglar any more than a four foot (4) fence. Mr. Lear stated it
would help deter vandalism and theft, and being the proposed fence in non-opaque he does not see it
being an issue. Mr. Andrejkovics stated that in this age of technology cameras are the best friend of a
property owner. Mrs. Hunt stated they had a video camera and signs, which did not deter anyone.
She added the signs were stolen and the camera vandalized. Mr. Andrejkovics then stated he felt a
four foot (4) fence would do the same thing a five foot (5) fence in the front.
Mrs. Hunt stated their neighbor to the south has a six-foot (6) fence as well as others along Riverside
Drive. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if it was on the front. Mrs. Hunt responded yes, 1003 South Riverside
Drive also recently installed a six-foot (6) fence and added that she was not asking for six (6), she
was asking for five (5). Mr. Andrejkovics stated he was not aware of that, Mr. Lear stated they
received a variance and Mr. Andrejkovics stated he voted against it.
Mr. Andrejkovics stated he felt that Board had a responsibility to have control over what happened
on Riverside Drive.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. McIntosh, to approve. VA -1821. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - George Kennedy, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright
No: 1 - Robert Andrejkovics
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Excused: 2 - Michael Eichhom, and Thomas Duane
C. VA -1822 - William Vasquez requesting a variance from the Land Development Code
for property located at 2311 Guava Drive.
Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. There being no questions or comments Chairman
Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Hatcher, to approve VA -1822. The
MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright
Excused: 2 - Michael Eichhorn, and Thomas Duane
d. VA -1823 - William Thompson requesting a variance from the Coral Trace RPUD
(Residential Planned Unit Development) Agreement for property located at 702 Coral
Trace Boulevard.
Mr. Lear provided background information and staffs recommendation.
Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing.
Chairman Kennedy asked about the HOA approval letter, which states that all setbacks must be
adhered to, would approval of the variance get them in trouble with the HOA. Mr. Lear stated staf
has contacted the HOA and was advised it was approved by the HOA as applied for with the City.
Mr. Andrejkovics stated as an HOA president that if the ARC approves a request they respect the
City parameters.
There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mr. McIntosh, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA -1823.
The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Chris Hatcher, Robert McIntosh, and Paul Wright
Excused: 2 - Michael Eichhorn, and Thomas Duane
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Development Services Director's Report
Mr. Lear stated due to a scheduling conflict the meeting date for September has to be changed. After
a short discussion the Board determined the September meeting will be held on September 19.
Mr. Lear advised the Board a site plan was submitted for a warehouse on Hibiscus Drive and all
permits have been issued for the development of Liberty Village. Mr. Andrejkovics asked what the
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status was of the projects on S.R. 442 and Roberts Road. Chairman Kennedy stated they were
approved at the last meeting and were moving forward, Mr. Lear expanded on the status of those
projects.
b. Chairman's Report
None at this time.
c. Agency Member's Report
Mr. Andrejkovics updated the Board on the most recent Economic Development Board meeting.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Brown
Senior Planner
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