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, March 8, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Albert Amalfitano, Robert Andrejkovics, Thomas Duane, George Kennedy, Eric Rainbird, Paul Wright and Chris Hatcher Present 7 - Darren Lear, Sue Williams and Larry WheatcraftAlso Present 3 - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None at this time 3. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING 4. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING a. RZ-2208 - Joseph H. Hopkins, requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to include 32.09± acres of land located East of Cow Creek Road and north of SR 442 as MUPUD (Mixed Use Planned Unit Development) and approval the of the associated MUPUD Agreement. Mr. Lear provided a staff report. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Joe Hopkins, Engineer of Record, gave a synopsis of the plan and stated they are trying to keep this as far from any next door residents, and to maintain it as a secluded and serene natural habitat and environment. Mr. Hopkins stated they have added a recreational path that will go around the lake on the property of Serenity Springs. Mr. Hopkins stated he was available for any questions. Mr. Andrejkovics stated this is a wonderful facility. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if this is on a County Road. Mr. Lear stated it is a City Road. Mr. Hopkins stated they worked with fire for safety regarding the road. Mr. Hopkins stated they are currently on water and septic and part of the plan is to get City hookup. Mr. Rainbird asked if the body of water is staying and Mr. Hopkins stated there are 2 lakes and they have not plan to change them. Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Hatcher, second by Mr. Rainbird, to recommend for approval Item RZ-2208. The MOTION was APPROVED by the following vote: . Yes: Albert Amalfitano, Robert Andrejkovics, Thomas Duane, George Kennedy, Eric Rainbird, Paul Wright and Chris Hatcher 7 - Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 4/20/2023

March 8, 2023Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes b. VA-2301 - Austin Schwarz, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 501 Finch Drive. Mr. Lear provided a staff report. Mr. Wheatcraft provided staff's findings. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Chairman Kennedy asked if we have discussed other options with the applicant regarding the pool. Mr. Lear stated the applicant will answer that question. Mr. Amalfitano questioned the criterion. Mr. Wheatcraft clarified the criterion. Mr. Andrejkovics asked if it would be reconsidered it the pool was moved to a 5 feet setback. Mr. Lear stated those are Environmental Services comments and it has to do with proper runoff. William Wills, 411 Seagull Court, wanted to address other times at this property. Mr. Wills stated there are several violations on this property requesting the variance. Chairman Kennedy stated he needs to call Code Enforcement. Applicant, Shane Regal, 1305 Live Oak, New Smyrna Beach stated if this City used impervious/pervious like New Smyrna this variance would be approved. Mr. Hatcher stated this has nothing to do with pervious or impervious coverage. Mr. Hatcher stated this is about setbacks and the applicant does not have the room for this pool. Mr. Travis, 317 Seagull Court, stated he does not see a hardship. He is concerned about neighborhood safety, and they have flooded. Mr. Travis stated the clubhouse has a pool they can all utilize. Shelly ( inaudible), 411 Seagull Court stated she is angry and everyone needs to be treated the same and fairly and the applicant can use the community pool like everyone else. Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Rainbird to deny Item VA-2301. The MOTION was DENIED by the following vote: No: Albert Amalfitano, Robert Andrejkovics, Thomas Duane, George Kennedy, Eric Rainbird, Paul Wright and Chris Hatcher 7 - c. VA-2302 - Mike Saxton, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 607 North Ridgewood Avenue. Mr. Lear provided a staff report. Mr. Wheat Craft provided staff's findings. Chairman Kennedy opened the public hearing. Chairman Kennedy asked why did they want to put in canopy but the do not have gas pumps. Mr. Lear stated there will be gas pumps. Mr. Amalfitano stated he always thought this was too close to the sidewalk and a hazard. Mr. Hatcher stated this needs to be shifted back. Mr. Andrejkovics stated this is the opportunity to right a wrong. Mr. Hatcher asked if there is any reason they cannot move the building further back. Mr. Lear stated no because behind the building are residents. Chairman Kennedy closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mr. Wright, second by Mr. Andrejkovics, to deny Item VA-2302. The MOTION was DENIED by the following vote: Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 4/20/2023

March 8, 2023Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes No: Albert Amalfitano, Robert Andrejkovics, Thomas Duane, George Kennedy, Eric Rainbird, Paul Wright and Chris Hatcher 7 - 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Department Director's Report Chairman Kennedy asked if there was a Director's report. Mr. Lear stated none at this time. 6. ADJOURN Their being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09PM. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 4/20/2023