BOA09-27-06Min
~ C[T1' OF LOrdGWOOD
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
September 27, 21)06 Minutes
ATTENDANCE:
BOARD: STAFF:
Barry Revels, Chair Paul Sizemore -Interim Community Service Director
Marc McLarnon, Vice-Chair Danielle Adzima -Community Development Coordinator
Anthony Boni Arlette Martin- Recording Secretary
Autumn Doulong
ABSENT:
Arthur Heintz
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Revels called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
August 23, 2006 Regular Meeting
Ms. Adzima noted a correction was necessary to change the meeting date from .luly
26, 2006 to August 23, 2006.
Ms: Dvulong mcide a motion to a/~P~~•c~i~e the »~~iaurtes. Mr•. McLcu~rtorr seconc/ed t/~e
»~otio~~. The ~riotio~~z ~~assec! i-vi.th iTO ~pposi~to~~~.
4. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Revels opened the Public Hearing.
A. VAR 09-(16 Variance
Setback requirements
1761 To~•ringt~~n Circle
Parcel I D#: 30-20-30-513-0000-1420
Applicant: Margaret Delamore
MOTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Ms. Adzima stated the Community Development Division of the Community
Services Department recommends the Board of Adjustment (BOA) review the
requested Variance (VAR 09-06) to redu~~e side setbacks to 11 feet from 25 feet and
the south side setback reduced to 5 foot from the 7 foot setback.
~ Marge Delamore was present. She stated he:r desire for a screen enclosure to attach to the
rear of her house. She also mentioned that: other houses in Danbury Mill also have the
similar enclosures.
Ms. Doula~ig ~~~ade nzotiorr to approve UffR 09-06. Tlie motion was seca~ded hip i1Mr.
McLa~rnon. The »~totivrr x~us approved u~icn~rrmorrsly (4-0).
B. VAR 10-06 Variance
Impervious surface & Setback requirements
631 F'allsmead Circle
Parcel I D#: 3 I -20-30-506-0000-0910
Applicant: Paul Hamlin
MOTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Ms. Adzima stated the Community Development Division of the Community
Services Department recommends the Board of Adjustment (BOA) review the
requested Variance (VAR 10-06) to increase the maximum impervious surface
ratio and reduce the rear and side setback requirements.
The applicant proposes to constnrct an enclosed porch on his property. The porch would
increase the impervious surface ratio from 55-to 60 The enclosed porch would also
encroach 6 feet into the side setback and 5 feet in the rear setback.
Phil Daitnwood, the applicant's architect, was present to discuss the proposed project.
Discussion ensued.
Mr. McLurnor~ made a »~oti~on t~ approve VAR 10-06. Mr. Baru seconded tb~e
»~roti.on. The rrzotiort wcas approved tu~cn~ri~~zai~sly (4-0).
C. VAR 11-(16 Variance
740 East Wildmere Avenue
Parcel ID#: OS-21-30-503-030H-0000
Applicant: Dek1e Holden
MOTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Ms. Adzima stated the Community Development Division of the Community
Services Department recommends the :Board of Adjustment (BOA) review tl~e
requested Variance (VAR I1-06) to reduce the minimum required side setback.
The applicant requests a variance to LDC 3.2.0 to reduce the side setback on the west
side of his property.
The applicant, Dene Holden was present. H:e stated the proposed enclosure is to replace
the enclosure that was damaged by a hurricane.
Discussion Ensued
Ms. Doadong made moti.o~~ to approve VAR 11-06. Mr. Boni seconded tyre n~rodroi~. The
»~oti~n ivas approved u»a~Trmotrsly (4-0).
5. OLD BUSINESS:
D. VAR 08-06 Variance
Wetland buffe;r
Un-addressed
Parcel ID#'s: 06-21-30-300-022E-0000, 06-21-30-300-
022F-0000, Ob-21-30-300-0220-0000, O 1-21-29-300-0010-
0000
Applicant: Optimum Development /CPH Engineers
MOTION/RECOMMENDATION:
Ms. Adzima stated the Community Development Division of the Community
Services Department recommends the Board of Adjustment (BOA) deny the
requested Variance. (VAR 08-06) to a111ow limited encroachment onto wetland
areas for LDC 4.2.3 in four separate lots in the Island Lake areas.
Ms. Adzima explained the staff recommendation was based on 4 facts. First, the
applicants did not provide the documents r.°quest by staff. Second, the current plan also
shows encroachment into wetlands for installation of retention pond. Third,. the current
plan shows a street access road which does not attempt to reduce the impact to the
wetlands area. Fourth, the applicant has not provided a letter from the property owners
to t11e north allowing them to request a variance for his property.
Amy Wright, Director o~f Environmental Services with CPH Engineers was
present. She stated they received denial from property owner to the east,. Central Florida
Commerce Park, and that the owner on Savage Court has granted access through their
property to the wetlands. She submitted these documents to the Board and to Staff.
She stated that the application was not for th.e. site layout and that the. location of the street.
had not been finalized and the water management district had not verified the wetland
lines.
Dallas Brian Smith, VP of Optimum Development requested access to their property.
Lisa Behr, ] 1 1 1 Adams St. She stated her opposition to the development. She wanted
clarification on how projects would impact the retention pond.
Dua~1e McGuire, 950 Alberta St. He inquired about the number of letters in opposition to
the project versus of approval.
The applicant stated they received 3 letters of denial.
Robert. Sickler, 951 Alberta St. He stated his opposition of the variance.
,Ton Schultz, 1350 Seminole Ave. He stated his opposition to the proposed variance.
Bob Castaldi, 1330 Seminole Ave. He stated his opposition to the proposed variance.
Donna Cimino., 970 Alberta St. She stated the people had not been given the opportunity
to review the documents submitted by the applicant. She also stated her objection to
the project. S'he submitted a letter from the Audubon Society that the property in
question is a regional significant habitat.
Sharon Fien-o, 1371 Seminole Ave. She stated her opposition to the variance di.ie to
wildlife and flooding.
.Iohn Schultz, 1350 Seminole Ave. He stated his opposition to the variance due to
flooding and wildlife.
:Elvin Patrick, 1 180 Adams. He stated his opposition to the variance due to flooding.
Nunzino Cimino, 970 Alberta St. He stated .his opposition to the variance.
,Iohn Brooks, 890 Alberta. He stated his opposition to the variance.
Discussion ensued.
~ Mr. Sizemore stated that i't appeared that the: documents were in order, although he would
have preferred to have them to review before the meeting. However, because the
applicant was unable to identify the exact extent of the encroachment or even the exact
location of the wetlands, staff stands by :its recommendation to deny the proposed
variance. He stated that the Board only grants variances when they know all the details
and in this case they do not.
Mr. Mc•I cil-lioil n~racle nloti~o~~ to deny VAR OS-06. Mr. Boi~z seco~zdecl the ~rt~tio». 'l'he
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6. NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Adzirna stated there was no new business.
7. DISCUSSION AND SC~IEDULE FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Next Regular Scheduled meeting: October 25, ?006.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr•. McLrrr~io~a l~~cule ct n7uton to culjot~rll the n~teeling. ~19r. Bair seconc/ed the rlroti~r~n.
M~°. Revels a~jour~7erf the rrteeti.rtg pit b':2G~ p.lrt.
Barry evels, hai
A'I"I'ES'I':
Arlene Martin, Acting .Recording Secretary