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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, October 21, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano and Eric RainbirdPresent 5 - Burton MaroneyExcused 1 - Thomas DuaneAbsent 1 - Development Services Director Darren Lear and Senior Planner Bonnie BrownAlso Present 2 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting - August 12, 2020 A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Amalfitano, to approve the Minutes of August 12, 2020. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Thomas Duane1 - Absent: Burton Maroney1 - b. Regular Meeting - September 16, 2020 A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Amalfitano, to approve the Minutes of September 16, 2020. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Absent: Thomas Duane1 - 3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. VA-2025 - Phil Milford requesting a variance for property located at 557 Coral Trace Boulevard. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened and closed the public hearing. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2025. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Absent: Thomas Duane1 - b. VA-2026 - Amr Shafshak, requesting variances from the Land Development Code for property located at 910 Lake Avenue Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened and closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Amalfitano, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to approve VA-2026. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Absent: Thomas Duane1 - c. VA-2027 - Roger W. Strcula, PE requesting variances for property located at 1821 and 1825 South Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Roger Strcula, 265 Kenilworth Ave, Ormond Beach, provided additional background on the proposed development and discussed the development requirements of Aldi. Mr. Andrejkovics voiced concern with the request to eliminate the landscaping along the rear of the property. Mr. Lear discussed the adjacent properties and the proximity of the structures to the subject property. Mr. Strcula added that the existing vegetation along the southeast property line would remain; the driveway would only be constructed a short distance to accommodate their needs; and a six-foot (6') decorative pre-cast fence would be installed just inside the property line. Mr. Strcula also discussed the existing access easement that was done prior to their proposing to develop the property. Mr. Rainbird felt there was too much development proposed on the property; he then commented on three well points on the property. Mr. Lear stated those were from the Quick Lube that was previously on the property; he added that they came in and took out all the oil. Mr. Rainbird stated then it was not a Brownfield site and it has been tested; Mr. Lear stated that was correct and a Phase 1 Environmental Study has been done. Mr. Strcula reiterated that a Phase 1 study was provided to the City and there were no environmental issues on the site. Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Mr. Rainbird then asked about removing the vegetative buffer, the Type C; and asked if the Board ever removed setbacks before. Mr. Lear replied that was done often along Hibiscus and Guava Drives. Mr. Strcula provided an updated landscape plan showing trees and shrubs added to the buffer. There was then discussion regarding the location of the proposed driveway, including its location to adjacent residential structures. Mr. Strcula reminded the Board the request was for a one-foot variance. Discussion ensued regarding the additional wall sign requested. Mr. Strcula stated the building was 63-feet, at the closest point, to the rear property line. Mr. Lear illustrated the setbacks from the building to the rear property line. Mr. Andrejkovics asked about the vegetation that would remain on the property; Mr. Strcula stated the area to remain natural was indicated on the plan. Mr. Lear advised the Board that if the property owner to the south extends the driveway that vegetation would be removed. Jason Epperson, 1814 S. Riverside Drive, spoke in opposition of the requests for the driveway location and the landscape buffer. Lauren Stroud, 1814 S. Riverside Drive, advised the Board the structure to the north was a house, not a garage. She then spoke in opposition of the driveway location and landscape buffer. Samantha Bergeron, Economic Development Coordinator, provided additional background on the easement, including why it was created. She commented on Aldi being a great fit for that parcel and Aldi's Business Model with regards to parking. She added that she felt this was a good plan that would serve the City and its residents well. Mr. Rainbird stated he felt the Board was there to serve the citizens and the proposed development was too big for the property. He stated there was a parcel in front of Majestic Oaks that was larger and may be better suited for this development. Mr. Lear identified where the driveway would be developed for Aldi and confirmed with Mr. Strcula that the rest of the vegetation would remain until such time as the property owner to the south constructs the remaining driveway. Ms. Bergeron added that while she could not speak for Aldi, but she has learned over the years that retailers have certain requirements for a site, for example access to a traffic light or on a corner and that was part of the reason for creating the access easement. Mr. Rainbird asked if a precedence would be set by granting these variances; Mr. Lear stated that it would not, each request has to be taken on its own merit. Jason Hoffman, 111 Lincoln Road, spoke in opposition of the driveway location and asked about the Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes process to appeal the Board's decision. Mr. Lear illustrated again where the proposed driveway was for this request, adding that the remainder of the driveway could be developed by the property owner to the south in the future. Chairman Kennedy asked for clarification on the distance from the southern corner of the building to the southeast property line. Mr. Lear replied that it was 63-feet, which meets the separation requirement, that the request was solely for the elimination of the shrubs and trees in that area, he added that FDOT has determined that shrubbery does not buffer noise but that walls do. Mr. Lear provided information on the appeal process. Denise Walker, 124 E. Indian River Boulevard, voiced concerns of noise and traffic. Mr. Lear advised the Board that the City does have a noise ordinance that they would be required to abide by and reminded them the use is permitted as the property has a Commercial Future Land Use and Zoning. Jessica Hoffman, 111 Lincoln Road, spoke in opposition of the requested variances and requested an eight-foot (8') wall. Mr. Andrejkovics asked Mr. Strcula if they were opposed to increasing the wall to eight-feet (8'). Mr. Strcula stated they are proposing a six-foot (6') pre-cast decorative wall that has been designed to meet the wind load requirements, but that an eight-foot (8') wall could be looked at. Mr. Strcula spoke about the design of their parking area and driveways having connections that will be in place to the properties to the north and south at the front of the property; when the property to the south is developed they may not utilize the rear easement to construct the remainder of the driveway. He added that they are not requesting to eliminate the buffer entirely, only at the driveway location for the proposed development. He then stated the 5th variance request was to allow the driveway to be four-feet (4') from the property line, where the Code requires five-feet (5'), but that can be eliminated and they will keep the driveway at five-feet (5'). Mr. Strcula spoke further about the revision to the plan showing the vegetation that will remain and the redesign to keep the large oak trees. He spoke about changes that could be made regarding the location of the wall and adding additional shrubs. Dave McClure, 420 Bouchelle Drive, stated he is the owner of the property to the south and spoke in support of the project and maintaining the easement. Mr. Andrejkovics asked for clarification of the easement. Mr. Lear stated the easement is in place and not being changed. Chairman Kennedy stated it was not being abandoned or developed at this time, it could be developed in the future. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. Page 4City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Amalfitano, to approve VA-2027 with the exception of the 5th request since that can be eliminated. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, and Albert Amalfitano4 - No: Eric Rainbird1 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Absent: Thomas Duane1 - d. CPA-2008 - Glenn D. Storch requesting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for 2.663± acres of land located at 3850 South Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Joey Posey, 420 S. Nova Road, asked if would be ok to combine the discussion on this item and the next. He provided additional background on the project and further details of the proposed development. Mr. Posey stated that the property owner went above and beyond with the proposed development and working with the residents of Edgewater Lakes. He stated that after discussions with those residents there will be no access to Edgewater Lakes. Mr. Lear pointed out the natural areas and lakes within the development. Mr. Andrejkovics stated he is the president of the Edgewater Lakes HOA and as such has met with Mr. Klein on several occasions and he always took their concerns into consideration. Mr. Andrejkovics stated the residents are very supportive of the project and the HOA Board sent Mr. Klein a letting stating such. Chairman Kennedy asked how many spaces the project would have; Mr. Posey replied that Phase 1 would have approximately 140, additional spaces would be based on demand. Mr. Andrejkovics stated the units would be enclosed and would be unique to the area. Mr. Wright asked if the area west of the retail would be all storage, Mr. Lear replied that it would be. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Andrejkovics, second by Mr. Wright, to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for CPA-2008. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Page 5City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Absent: Thomas Duane1 - e. RZ-2007 - Glenn D. Storch requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map for 25.592± acres of land located at 3850 South Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Lear provided a staff report and recommendation. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Mr. Andrejkovics asked when they expected to break ground, Mr. Posey replied as soon as possible. There being no further discussion Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Amalfitano, to send a favorable recommendation to City Council for RZ-2007. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: Yes: George Kennedy, Robert Andrejkovics, Paul Wright, Albert Amalfitano, and Eric Rainbird5 - Excused: Burton Maroney1 - Absent: Thomas Duane1 - 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Development Services Director's Report Mr. Lear turned his report over to Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown advised the Board that Chairman Kennedy's term has expired, he was requesting reappointment and asked for consensus from the Board on recommending City Council reappoint him. The Board unanimously supported Chairman Kennedy's reappointment. Ms. Brown then advised the Board that she was recently appointed City Clerk and would be moving into that position as of November 21, 2020; she added that she would still attend the November Board meeting and likely the December meeting. Chairman Kennedy requested that Ms. Bergeron be scheduled for a future meeting to provide an economic development update. Mr. Andrejkovics commented on the updates to the Circle K on 442 and US 1. Ms. Bergeron commented on Perrines potentially coming to Edgewater also. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Page 6City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020

October 21, 2020Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes Bonnie Brown Senior Planner Page 7City of Edgewater Printed on 11/19/2020