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901 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Belleair, FL 33756 Town of Belleair Meeting Minutes Special Magistrate 3:00 PM Town HallWednesday, August 10, 2022 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER SWEARING IN PROCESS Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Special Magistrate Rubinstein. Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this meeting/hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. GENERAL AGENDA 22-0287 Consideration of Variance Request for 235 Pine Rd. John Keener architect representing Jon and Greta Pogue, 235 Pine Rd., Belleair, Florida. Mr. Keener discussed nature of request; to build a one-story one-car garage; reviewed proposed site plan; unique circumstances such as angle of property and location of utility/electrical equipment; requesting a 5ft encroachment, reduction of rear yard setback. Mr. Keener approached the Dias and provided clarification on site plans for Special Magistrate Rubenstein. Special Magistrate Rubenstein stated she has not seen material prior to hearing and is reviewing. Mr. Keener presented an email letter of support from a neighbor; provided copy for record. Special Magistrate Rubenstein noted items she has been presented with a copy of the application, proposed site plan and existing conditions of property. Greta Pogue, applicant, addressed question regarding which neighbor submitted the letter in support. Mr. Keener spoke on location of trees and other items, not a good design perspective. Special Magistrate Rubenstein stated from a legal standpoint, she is unsure all criteria can be met; unusual shaped property contributes; existing space where a garage can potentially be done. Page 1Town of Belleair Printed on 10/31/2022

August 10, 2022Special Magistrate Meeting Minutes Mr. Keener spoke on code relating to accessory structure; separation distance; potential to alter request; still would require variance. Special Magistrate Rubenstein spoke on mechanical equipment location legally not an argument as a hardship; will take under advisement and will issue a written opinion. Special Magistrate Rubenstein state she would expect to have something within a week and will send ruling on issue to the Town and to Mr. Keener. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM. Page 2Town of Belleair Printed on 10/31/2022