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104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Board 6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, May 13, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Mr. Maroney was present via teleconference. George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Amalfitano and Eric Rainbird Present 7 - Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie BrownAlso Present 2 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting - March 11, 2020 A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Duane, to approve the Minutes of March 11, 2020. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - 3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING a. FP-2001 - Old Mission Key, LLC, requesting final plat approval for Oak Leaf Preserve, Phase 1. Chairman Kennedy advised those present to make sure to speak into the microphone as one Board member and one applicant were participating by phone. He added that only 10 members of the public could be inside at a time, and asked that participants depart the building upon completion of their item. He then went over the rules of conduct for the meeting. Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Parker Mynchenberg, 1729 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, updated the Board on the construction status and anticipated completion. Mr. Andrejkovics asked about the construction and changes to Old Mission Road, to which Mr. Mynchenberg provided a detailed response, and added that most of the clearing on the road was for the relocation of the power poles. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020

May 13, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for FP-2001. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - b. FP-2002 - Anand Jobalia, requesting Final Plat approval for Phase 1 and 2 of the Glenbrooke Subdivision. Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Parker Mynchenberg, 1729 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly HIll, provided an update on the construction of the project. Mr. Andrejkovics asked for confirmation there would be two points of access to the development which Mr. Mynchenberg provided. He then asked about the building currently under construction, Mr. Mynchenberg stated that was the clubhouse/cabana for the pool. Mr. Lear confirmed that was the cabana for the pool. Mr. Wright asked if there were only two phases, Mr. Mynchenberg confirmed that to be correct. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for FP-2002. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - c. SD-2001 - Stefan Hoyer requesting preliminary plat approval for the Oakwood Cove subdivision. Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. John Dillard, 300 Interchange Boulevard, Ormond Beach, provided additional details of the proposed development and advised the Board that the number of lots has decreased from previous versions. Mr. Andrejkovics mentioned that an amendment to the PUD was not approved by City Council. Mr. Lear stated that was correct, however that did not affect the preliminary plat before them, it would go back to the previous agreement. Mr. Andrejkovics thought the Agreement was expired which Mr. Lear stated it was not. Mr. Andrejkovics asked about access to the development which Mr. Dillard explained, Mr. Andrejkovics asked how the second entrance would be accessed, Mr. Dillard Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020

May 13, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes explained it would be a gated emergency access. Mr. Andrejkovics stated he knew the Land Development Code requirements and this seemed to be a second entrance that was not an entrance. Mr. Lear clarified that the Code only requires two points of access, which this has. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if the emergency access could be converted to full access. Mr. Lear stated the access is located on a private ingress/egress easement that could not be opened up for public access, Mr. Dillard concurred. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if there was another way to provide another access to the development. Mr. Dillard stated they looked at the project again after the Council meeting and due to the location of the property another access was not feasible. Mr. Lear added that wetlands on the property also precluded another access and reiterated that the proposed access points meet the requirements of the Agreement. Mr. Lear provided examples of other developments that have one main access and one emergency access. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Almafitano, to approve send a favorable recommendation to City Council for SD-2001. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - d. VA-2009 - Chase Herbig requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 2905 W. Indian River Boulevard. Mr. Lear provided background information; he stated that after additional consideration of the request it was determined that two (2) signs were permitted, one on Indian River Boulevard and one on Air Park Road, by combining the total square feet allowed staff would recommend approval of all requests. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Chase Herbig, 140 Marina Bay Drive, New Smyrna Beach, thanked the Board for their support and provided additional information on the proposed improvements to the property. Star Herbig, 140 Marina Bay Drive, New Smyrna Beach, also thanked the Board and indicated the improvements would mirror those they made to their offices in New Smyrna Beach. Mr. Andrejkovics thanked Mr. and Mrs. Herbig for bringing their business to the City. Mr. Andrejkovics informed the Board he met with the applicants prior to the meeting and was supportive of the project. He added that he was appreciative that Staff looked at the request again and revised the recommendation. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020

May 13, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Chairman Kennedy asked if the proposed sign would be identical to the one on S.R. 44. Mr. Rainbird asked how many square-feet the sign on S.R. 44 was, commented on the wall being hit several times and asked how the sign would be situated on the property with concern of sight visibility. Mr. Herbig stated the sign on S.R. 44 was 80-square feet; Mr. Lear indicated where the sign would be located and stated it would be outside the site visibility triangle. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if any more of the wall would be removed; Mr. Herbig stated it would. Randy Ross, 2911 W. Indian River Boulevard, spoke in support of the proposed development. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Almafitano, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2009. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. VA-2002 - Glynis Noltner requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 927 S. Ridgewood Avenue Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mr. Wright asked about visibility and commented on the requirement of Pappas Plaza; he felt lowering the signs in place would significantly decrease visibility and suggested the signs be moved as far as possible without infringing on the asphalt. Ms. Brown stated this is the applicant that was expected to call in, but it did not appear she had. Chairman Kennedy stated the condition of moving the signs should be included in the motion. Mr. Amalfitano confirmed ground signs were proposed and stated he agreed there could be visibility issues. There was additional discussion regarding visibility exiting this property and the adjacent properties. Mr. Lear suggested continuing the request to allow the applicant to be present and stated Staff would work with Code Enforcement regarding the deadline to replace the signs. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Rainbird, second by Mr. Almafitano, to table VA-2002 to the Page 4City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020

May 13, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes next meeting in order to receive more information. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - b. VA-2010 - Harry and Kathy Diffenbaugh requesting a variance for property located at 710 Coral Trace Boulevard. Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. There being no discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Duane, to approve VA-2010. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - c. ZA-2002 - Vincent Alison requesting an amendment to the Elegant Manor Estates PUD (Planned Unit Development) Agreement. Mr. Lear provided background information and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mr. Wright asked if there were existing ponds on the property and would they remain. Mr. Lear indicated that one would remain. Mr. Andrejkovics asked for clarification of certain deletions within the proposed agreement which Mr. Lear explained. Mr. Andrejkovics asked about the improvements to the intersection of Air Park Road and the number of access points to the development. Mr. Lear stated there would be access from Air Park Road and Silver Palm Drive/22nd Street. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if the improved intersection was on the subject property. Rick Dixon, 102 S. Orange St., New Smyrna Beach, stated it was currently but the right-of-way would be dedicated to the City on the Plat. Mr. Lear identified on the plan where the dedication would be. Mr. Andrejkovics then asked if the intersection improvements would then create two access points to the development. Mr. Lear stated there were many developments with one access. Mr. Andrejkovics then asked about storm water retention and if the existing ditch was retention behind the houses on Silver Palm. Chairman Kennedy stated that was correct, and part of the storm water for Florida Shores. Mr. Dixon provided further detail on the proposed storm water design. Page 5City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020

May 13, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Mr. Andrejkovics stated he liked the project and proposed lot sizes, Chairman Kennedy concurred. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for ZA-2002. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Thomas Duane, Burton Maroney, Albert Almafitano, and Eric Rainbird 7 - 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Development Services Director's Report Mr. Rainbird asked how many new houses were being added to Edgewater. Mr. Lear stated there were over 12,000 vested units, 8,500 of which are part of Restoration west of I-95. Mr. Lear then discussed the need for additional roof tops and what site selectors look for in order to get more commercial development in the City. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Page 6City of Edgewater Printed on 6/3/2020