Planning and Zoning Board

104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Planning and Zoning Board 6:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, February 12, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 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 - January 8, 2020 A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve Minutes of January 8, 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 None at this time. 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. VA-1932 - Brian Simms requesting a variance for property located at 127 Palm Breeze Drive. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Mr. Lear also advised the Board that Staff received letters of support from the property owners to the north and south. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. James Chambers, 1701 Palmetto Avenue DeLand, representing the property owner provided additional background on the process of rebuilding the boathouse to date. Mr. Andrejkovics stated he visited the property and noticed the pylings were installed. Mr. Chambers stated the original permit inlcuded dock and boathouse, but the boathouse was removed to proceed with variance process. Sean O'Grady, 16 Silver Circle, stated he keeps track of the property for his brother and provided further information on the issues they have had in the past with rebuilding the dock and boathouse. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 3/9/2020

February 12, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Wright, to approve VA-1932. 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-2001 - Frank Brownell requesting a variance for property located at 206 Virginia Street. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation which suggested the shed be located 10-feet from the top of the canal rather than the property line. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Frank Brownell, 206 Virginia Street, stated he planned to install the shed 10-feet from the top of the canal and did not have an issue with the recommendation. Mr. Andrejkovics commented on the size of the proposed shed; Mr. Brownell stated he plans to clean out the garage so it can be utilized for a car again. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Maroney, to approve Planning Item No. VA-2001 allowing a shed to be located 10-feet from the top of the bank. 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. Lear welcomed the new Board members. He then advised the Board that Samantha Bergeron, Economic Development Coordinator will provide a report to the Board at the March or April meeting. b. Agency Member's Report None at this time. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bonnie Brown, Senior Planner Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 3/9/2020