BOA12-09-08Min CITY OF LONGWOOD
Board of Adj~istments
Special Meeting Minutes
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
175 W. Warren Avenue December 9, 2008 - 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
BOARD: STAFF:
Barry Revels, Chair F~aul Sizemore, Community Service Director
Aaron Rupp, Member N:elly Morrow, Community Development Coordinator
Tom DeNegre, Member Debby Reimers, 12ecording Secretary
ABSENT:
Autumn Doulong, Member
Arthur Heintz, Vice Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Revels called the meetine~ to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chair Revels led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR:
~ A. SPECIAL MEETING: Ncrvember 18, 2008
Chair Revels pointed out a correction on page 4, item 3, fourth paragraph changing the word
"is" to "if'.
The Board Secretary added another correction on the top of page 1 the word "Agenda"
should be changed to the word "Minutes" and ;after Arthur Heintz's name the word "Member"
changed to the vrord "Vice Chair".
Motion to approve by Member DeNegre and seconded by Member .Rupp to include the
corrections mentioned and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Arthur
Heintz and Member Doulong absent.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
Chair Revels opened the Public Hearing.
A. VAR 16-08 Variance
A variance to Longwood Development Code Article IV,
Section 4.2.3, IrVetland protection requirements, to fill in a
portion of the wFalands in order to create a retention pond.
;?35 Longwood :street N..
Property I D#: 3'I -20-30-5AU-0000-4330, 31-20-30-5AU-0000-
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4450, 31-20-30-5AU-0000-4470
Applicant: Rick L~~mbrich
~ Ms. Morrow recommended thE~ Board review the requested variance, VAR 16-08. She
referenced the Longwood 'Development Code, LDC 4.2.3..., Wefland Protection
Requirements, which states that wetland impacts shall first be avoided and all development
near wetlands shall be setback by at least 20ft. Ms. Morrow stated the applicant was
requesting a variance to fill in a portion of the wetlands in order to create a retention pond so
that he may accommodate a lairger storage area on site. The St. Johns Water Management
permit already obtained by the applicant required mitigation; where a portion of wetlands
must be purchased elsewhere. IMs. Morrow indicated the applicant was in attendance.
Chair Revels questioned if the applicant had anything he would like to say.
Rick Lembrich, :?35 Longwood) St., introduced himself to the board. He stated he had
already received the permits required from St. Johns Water Management. He said he has
been working on this project for a year and a f-~alf and really needed the requested variance
to operate his business.
Chair Revels asked if there was. anyone else present to speak.
Chair Revels closed public hearing.
Discussion ensued among the E3oard members..
Chair Revels reopened the meeting.
Motion to approve item 4A by Member DeNegre and seconded by Member Rupp and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Arthur Heintz and Member Doulong
absent.
B. VAR 17-08 \/ariance
A variance to Longwood Development Code Article ILI,
Section 3.2:.1, to reduce the required side corner yard setback
for a canopy structure.
fi01 Granada Way
Property ID#:05-21-30-521-OA00-0070
~.\pplicant: Dennis Rosenquist
Chair Revels opened the Public; Hearing.
Ms. Morrow recommended the Board revievv the requested variance, VAR 17-08. She
referenced the Longwood Development Code, LDC 3.2.1.E.,Table of Dimensional
Standards, that requires corner lots with a LDR. land use designation shall have a setback on
each road frontage equal to 'the required front setback (25ft). Ms. Morrow advised the
applicant was requesting a variance to reduce the side setback from 25 ft to Oft for a canopy
structure to storey a boat. and w<~s in attendance.
Chair Revels inquired if the city had previously approved the applicant for his concrete pad
and fence. He also inquired about a note from John Drago on the survey.
Mr. Sizemore gave a brief history on the property. He referred to the survey of the property
in question and explained that both the concrete pad and the fence 'has been permitted and
~ currently canopy structures didn't require a permit but they did have to meet the minimum
setback requirements. He saki if the variance was approved the applicant would have
everything required per code for this project.
Chair Revels questioned if the applicant had anything he would like to say.
Dennis Rosenquist, 501 Granada Way, introduced himself. He addressed the board and
stated the canoF>y structure was completed at the same time as the fence and concrete
permits. He said before starting the project he came to the city to see what he needed to do
and after pulling some permits he was told by City staff they did not have a permit for the
canopy at that time. He also stated when the building official came out to inspect the slab
the canopy was in place and i:he building offi~~ial saw it. He stated at a later time, Code
Enforcement Officer Cathy Price came out with her supervisor on another issue and the
canopy was installed then and nothing was sari. He stated it was not until now, a few years
after the canopy had been in place that he was told he would have to apply for a variance for
the canopy. He stated he was trying to do evf~rything the city asked him to do and that the
Columbus Harbor Homeowner's Association ha.d approved the project..
Chair Revels asked if there was, anyone else. present to speak for or against the request.
Mr. Van Olvey, 1320 S. Grant Street, introduced himself. He said when he looks out his
window he sees the fence and thinks it looks nice. He is on the HOA board and said he
knows the HOA approved it. Fle said Code Enforcement had received many complaints on
501 Granada Way and he couldn't believe the~~ were still being harassed. He believed it is
an embarrassment to the city and he would like to see the matter put to rest.
Chair Revels asked if there was anyone else present to speak for or against the request.
Mr. Barry Siebert, 1321 S. Grant St, introducecl himself. He said he loved Columbus Harbor
and loved the City of Longwood. However, when he looks out his driveway he sees the
canopy in question. He said hE~ thought when he looked at the drawing of the property there
was supposed to be a fence. He said he hard looked at the structure for 3 '/2 years and
asked the board that he not be made to look ai: the structure for another 3'/2 years. His only
objection to the canopy and structure is that he does not want to see it.
Member DeNegre asked if a fence would appease 'him.
Chair Revels cornmented that Columbus Harbor is a boating community and he did not know
if a fence would really make it better.
Member DeNegre said you could not please everyone all the time.
Ms. Morrow read Section 86-8~~ of the city codE~ concerning parking of recreational vehicles.
Chair Revels closed the public (hearing.
Discussion among the board mE~mbers ensued concerning the case.
Chair Revels reopened the public hearing.
Member Rupp stated for the record that Mr. 'Rosenquist is a customer of his but that he
would have rio financial gain or economic impact as a result of this variance request.
Member DeNegr~e stated for thE~ record that he knew Mr. Rosenquist and served on the HOA
with him.
Motion to approve item 48 by .Member DE~Negre and seconded by Member Rupp and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Vice Chair Arthur Heintz and Member Doulong
absent.
Member DeNegr-e expressed i:o Mr. Rosenquist, if at all possible, maybe he could work
something out with his neighbor Mr. Siebert.
Mr. Rosenquist said he plannecl on doing so.
5. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Morrow stated there was nc~ old business.
6. NEV11 BUSINESS
Ms. Morrow stated there was no new business.
7. DISCUSSION AND SCHEIDULE FOIR FUl'URE AGENDA ITEMS
Next regularly scheduled meeting: January 28, 2009
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Member DeNegre anc~ seconded by Member Rupp with Vice Chair
Arthur Heintz and Member Doulong absent.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Barry Re'v Is, Chair
ATTEST:
Debby Reimers, t r~etary