BOAMin07-13-87BOARD OF ADJU SiNENT
Longwood, Fl on tla
July 13, 198]
Present: David Lewis, Chairmen
Rod Cable
Frederick Pearl
Dnn a SM1Omate
Buford Helms, Building Official
Geri Zambri, Deputy City Clerk
Rhsent: Joyce Sober (illness)
1. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lewis at ]:31 P.H.
2. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Lewis asked that a sentence be added to the May
28, 198] mr notes, under Item 3, paragraph 2, after seventh sentence.as follows:
Mr. Lewis stated it was not appropriate for the board of Adjustment to be
nsi tlering sucM1 matters as that. Mr. Lewis also asked that the same sentence
be included in the June 1, 19b] nit nu tes.
Motion by Mr. Cable, seconded by Or. Pearl, that the minutes of May 28 and June 1
198J be approved with the co rec tions as requested by Idr. Lewis. Motion carried
by a una n~inous roll call vote.
3. Public Nearing -Variance -Applicant: Oxford Development Group. Location:
Is 1a nd Lake Retirement Village Phase [I Nursi ny Xoine. Request to reduce rear ,,
setback to 10 fee[ in lieu of the required 25 feet. Zon inq C-3. _
Mr. Lewis opened the Public Nearing and displayed proof of publication. Mr.
Lewis asked if anyone present would like to speak for or against the va
Mr. Kei ih Ray stated hews the Vice President of Oxford Development and stated
he wpuld like to speak in favor of the variance and would an any questions.
Mrs. Shoma to stated it w substantial decrease to the r e[back and asked
if it not too much ofsa areduc ti on to be asking for. a1 earRay stated in 1983/
1984 thessi to plan for the entire Island I.a ke Retirement facility was approved
which also showed the proposed nu sing facility. However, he stated, i
approved on schematic only and after having plans approved by NRS, therpas
modifications whicM1 changed the footprint of the nursing M1ome. He further
stated the front door was changed to a different location and what was a side
ya rtl i w the r r yard. He stated nothing would be built behind the n ing
home as it was adjacent to the Island Lake wetlands. He stated in practicality
not an Dachment although in legal tty Yhere is. Mrs. Shonie to asked
if it would ev a probl eni being so close [o the wetlands. Mr. Ray stated
the site M1ad beencproper ly engineered and a lagoon had been built rri tM1in the site.
There w s tlis cu scion re9a rd i ng m ing the buildi n9 fo rwa rtl t allow the proper
setbac kaa nd Mr. Ray stated they had c sideretl that but it would bring the n inq
home closer to the other boil tli ngs andnthey preferred to have a e open effect
n the front of tM1e buildings as well as providing more green spa~e in the
front. There was no one present to speak against the var~a nce.
Motion by Dr. Pearl, s cond ed by Mr. Cable, to close the public hearing. Flo ti on
carried by a unanimous roll call vote. -~
Motion by Dr. Pearl, s tootled by Mr. Cable, to approve the variance as requested.
Motion carried by a unanr moos roll call vote.
Board of Atli a stmenY -2- July 13, 1981
4. Public Hearing -Variance - Applicant: Andrew Ku t i. Owner: First
6a ptist ChurcM1 Longwood. Location: H91 E. SR 434. Request to redo ce
required di rveway width From 25 feet to 20 feet for the ex is ti n9 driveways,
Zoning C-2.
Mr. Lewis opened the public hear in9 and asked if anyone present would like to
speak for or against the va Mr. Lewis displayed proof of pubti ca ti on.
Mr. And rer~ Kutr .stated he wasa the apP~tca nY and world like to speak in favor
of the va He stated the re qn for the request is due tp the fact
[hat the requirements for width ofadriveway have changed. Ne stated all
ewty constructed driveway entrances would be c nstructed to c en[ require-
ments. Mr. Lewis stated he had a note from Gerald and Wendy Korman sta ti n9
they have no objection to the variance being requested. There was no one
present tq speak against the variance.
Motion by Or. Pearl, s conded by fir. Cable, to close the public Fearing.
1lotign carried by a unan rmous roll calf vote.
Notion by Mr. Cab1 e, s conded by Dr. Pearl, to approve the variance as requested
by the Bepti sC Church.e Motion carri etl by a una nr moos roll cell vote.
5. There were no additional discussion items.
6. Meeting adjourned at ]:46 P.IA.
Oert Zamb ri, pepu ty City Clerk
city or Longwood, Fmr;da