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03/08/1979 ,/ , '. . ,I ~,jJ.. '. . ; . ~ ;1 ,',>'1 ~ I.. _.......~..,.........."I......'. io......~L.' .. .."". BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL ON ZONING ~farch B, 1979 A W M~mbers present: Frank Donnell, Acting Chairman Harold J. House Wade ]{. Gans Frank ll. ~iorris, Jr. Lec: Regulski Also present: Syd Snair. Building Official Mike Kenton, Planning Official Richard Griesinger, Assistant City Attorney Sue Lamkin. Assistant City Clerk The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chairman at 2:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room in City Hall. He outlined the procedures and announced the request of Bay Pointe Towers, Ltd. for a fence variance, continued from February 22. 1979. The Planning Official stated his department met with all concerned parties and approvnl was reached on a landscape and fence plan. Carlton Ward. Attorney, submitted a copy of the plan for the record. ;/1 Russell Hart. a resident of Clipper Cove, spoke in support of the plan as did Miriam Lull, 270 Skiff Point, who expressed apprecia- tion for the concern of the Doard. No one spoke in opposition. Upon consideration of the appeal of Bay Pointe Towers. Ltd. from the decision of the Building Official concerning the request for a variance to construct a 6 foot fence between property line and building setback line on Larboard Way as platted in Starboard Tower. Clipper Cove Condominium, which property is located at 400 Island Way and is zoned RM-28 (hi.gh density multi-family), it appearing, after this duly constituted public hearing, that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in t}lC way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of the zoning ordinance as it affects such property and that the same can be varied in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance, Mr. Morris moved that such appeal be granted for a 6 foot fence and landscaping as set out in the plan submitted today, with the pro- vision that the right to obtain a building permit in accordance with ,such variance shall cease after six (6) months from this date. Mr. Gans seconded the motion. Mr. Gans moved to amend the motion to include that the planting plan be approved by'the Building and Planning Departments, and to be ~onsistent with, but not limited by, the criteria set forth in ".Section,33.09 of the Zoning Ordinance. with, particular attention ,to ".. P.al'ag~aph'(4) (b).' The amendment was accepted by Mr. Morris. The' ,,';"; (,'/ ",', " ,,;;'. amended motIon, carrfed unanimously. li~~;l']~.r':~'~t;,...)./":~;..;;,.....",,' ....: '\;:.':,.. " . ~ ~. ~ 3/8/79 ), - ". ;~: :_':;' '. ,~" t "'Ttf. "~f'- .~~ ...~...:t~. \ '.1.' . ~: .... "" ,I .! ,. :./~~.~ ~"""",,"l~;"'T:"""'?"'~L~!'~""'.' ................nr~~.......A~ ""'. .. J ~. , .. rt}. t" . .', I' , I " " : :. ~'d1o~::...::;.t.t..;';:':;;.~;:;.:;:.~......_.. ~ . . J,. ~ . ~ _ ..... ..I.., "..J ....... .."...". ..... ,. .~,...'< . (';). V ITEM HZ - Request of Norman L. Riley (Jadwin) for a special exception to do auto repair and muffler installation. The Building Official stated there is currently an abandoned gas station on the property and minor auto repairs were made in the past. The proposed usage involves auto repair as a primary function and requires approval of the Board. Richard Cooley>> 1971 Midoccan Circle, Sarasota. Agent for Nationwide, advised the Board the hours of operation would be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 8:00 a:m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. no hours on Sunday, but no body work would be done at this location. Tools to be used for muffler installation will be in an enclosed area to reduce noise. Cars in the process of repair will be stored inside the building. Those awaiting repairs will be stored outside the building. Discussion ensued regarding the differences between the meanings of the terms Ilauto repairll and "auto body repair", and the regulations concerning each, as well as trash disposal arrange- ments. Mr. Cooley stated it is their desirc to always maintain a ncat and orderly appearance of the premises. He submitted 5 letters supporting the request which were read into the record. No one spoke in opposition. Upon consideration of the appeal of Norman L. Riley (Jadwin) from the decision of the Building Official concerning a special exception to do auto repair and muffler installation on Lot 4 and the south 50 feet of Lot 3, Block D. Skycrest Terrace. 'ihich property is located at 2014 Drew Street and zoned CG (general busi~ ness), it appearing, after this duly constituted public hearing, that the proposed use is consistent with the general zoning plan and with the public interest, Mr. House moved that said appeal be granted with the provision the hours of operation be limited to 8:00 a~m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, and with the furthcr provision that the right to obtain a use permit in accordance with said special excep- tion shall cease after six (6) months from this date. Mr. Morris seconded the motion. ,- Mr. Regu1ski moved to amend the motion to provide that there will be no exterior storage of used or discarded equipment or mater- ial unless screened from public view. The amendment was accepted by l-lr. House and l-tr. Morris. Upon the vote being taken, the amended motion carried unanimously. ITE~r . 3 - Request of Winding Wood Condominium Associations for a fence variance. .The BUilding Official stated the applicant requests an 8 foot high fence instead of 6 feet high as permitted by the Code. The Pl'ann"ing Official suggested the requirement for landscaping . be cons idered. if~~~.;:::';; ..... .', .1 ,! . " 2. 3/8/79 " " '1.';1-'> '". '. .' I ~ I '. 'i '.3>..:., :~... , .I, ~-~':-~~.,..,..., 330'--" ':< /.. ~J . '.; .:; I . .... St .t~.~. e - . .0/. " . ';' ~ .. . , , . . :~} " " . ~~~..:r~~~A...~'^____' . -. .. ........~ , ".' '. :... ..... ..:.... ", . '. . ...:. ~ ., 3\9q James Ringer, Southwest Management. Inc., representing the applicant, outlined a history of vandalism experienccd with the 5 foot fencc currently in place. lie stated a minimum 8-foot high fence is needed to provide better protection. lie advised the pool area is bounded on 3 siucs by a cyprcss swamp and faces the backs of condominiums on the other side and feels. therefore. landscaping is not in order. The Planning Official requested thc rccord show the swamp is on two sides only. No one spoke in opposition. Upon consideration of the appeal of Winding Wood Condominium Associations from the decision of the Building Official concerning the request for a variance to install an 8 foot chain link fence around a swimming pool, south of Countryside Boulevard and southwestcrly of Winding Wood Drive in the SW quarter (1/4) of Section Z9-28-16, which property is located ~o the rear of 271l Foxfire Court and i~ zoned RM-8 (single-family duplex-apt. residen- tial), it appearing, after this duly constituted public hearing, that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of the zoning ordinance as it affects such property and that the same can be varied in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance, Mr. Gans moved that such appeal be granted in accordance with the application submitted therewith, with the pro- vision that the right to obtain a building permit in accordance with such variance shall cease after six (6) months from this date. Mr. House seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 11m! 1t4 ~ Request of Winifred Carlson and Albert Vellucci for a fence variance. The Building Official stated Brandon Avenue is undeveloped as right-of-way and is used as a parking lot by individuals attending (or visiting) Marymont Park. The City Commission waived the fee for this application. The Planning Official advised the City has no desire at this time to incur any expense to improve this situation and the Planning Department supports the application. Albert Vellucci stated he desires a 6 foot shadowbox fence along Brandon Avenue to provide privacy. Winifred Carlson wishes to install a chain link fence to offer protection to her property. At various times over the past few years vehicles have knocked down sections of her fence. The City has placed telephone poles in the area to help eliminate this problem. Discussion ensued concerning uniform fencing for the area. Mrs. Carlson stated she would be willing to go along with Mr. Vellucci, heT main concern was replacement of the fence. One letteT,in support of the application was read into the record. .No one spoke in,opposition. , , , 1 Upon' consideration of the appeal of Winifred Carlson and Albert \<.;;:.::':,: , .' Vellucci from .the d~cision of the Building: Official concerning the ;',/:~' '.:.. ;:,':. ; .'. request.. fa 1'. a ',varIance .to erect a.6 foot fence between building ~*flt;;~))t.~\:<:'<~::!::\.t',~:ti'\/,.::t.::',,::,,;';: ~":" ': . . 3/8/79 ..:.. <,,;:.:f,;:-t" " ~ ~. , ,,\::,\:-~~.t:~ '~"'.~ c, ,".1', '\ ~~......~ , " ,:.,' !' " " *-.: "1M I',. ~ .....~...,.,..,..,. t~~ _ .....~~..............-: """,;.,. :1 " . J:' ..':'1 . , "':'- i~ ' ~~~"'l~ ., , I . , . ,. . '/ ............ ........._........_~_~........1 .....,;.f:...;..'.'S,:s.~i:;J... \:~~.l.,":;~..."....~.... 3~7 @ permit a storage yard on thc cast 100 feet of the south 115 feet of the north 165 fcet of the west 677.5 feet of the southwest quartcr (1/4) of Section 15-29-15, whicll property is located on the south side of Court Strcct betwecn Grecnwood and Missouri Avenues nnd is zoned CG (general business). it appearing, aftcr this duly consti- tuted public hearing. that the proposed use is consistent with the general zoning plan and with the public interest, Mr. Hcgulski moved that said appeal be granted in accordance with tho application submitted therewith. with the provision that the fence along Court Street have a minimum 15 foot setback and that this setback be used and maintained in a landscaped condition; further, that no access from this storage yard be made to Court StreC:t. and with the furthor provision that the right to obtain a use pcrmit in accordance with said special exception shall cease aftcr six (6) months from this date. Mr. House seconded the motion. t Upon the vote being taken. Messrs. Donnell, House, and Regulski voted "Aye'l; Messrs. Norris and Gans voted "Nay". Request denied as a special exccption requircs 4 affirmative votes. The applicant was advised of his right to appeal to the City Commission within ten (10) days. ITEM "6 - Request of Paul Jackson for a rear setback. The Planning Official stated this encroachment would interfc:re with the waterfront vistas and might be objectionable to neighbors. Paul Jackson stated he needs the screened porch of the dimensions indicated to enjoy full use of his home and to provide ample usable space. He presented a petition in support bearing the signatures of 9 neighbors. No one spoke in opposition. Upon considcration of the appeal of Paul Jac1.son from the decision of the Building Official concerning the request for a rear setback variance to construct an attached screen porch upon Lot 6, Block 35, Mandalay Subdivision, which property is located at 723 Bay Esplanadc and is zoned RS-SO (single-family residential), it appearing, after this duly constituted public hearing, that there arc practical difficultics or unnecessary hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of the zoning ordinance as it affects such property and that the same can he varied in harmony with the gcneral purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance. ~Ir. ~Iorris moved that such appeal be ~ranted in accordance with the application submitted there\'lith, with the prow vision that the right to obtain a building permit in accordance with such variance.shall cease after six (6) months from this date. Mr. Gans seconded the motion which carried unanimously. MINUTES ,- The Chairman presented the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 1979, for consideration. Hearing no objection, he declared the minutes approved in accordance with copies submitted to each Board Nember. in writing. NEW BUSINESS - Election of Chairman. Mr. House nominated Mr. Donnell. seconded by Mr. Gans. Upon the vote being called, Mr. Donnell ~as unanimously elected Chairman. I i ~ . ,. .. : ~,\: ," 3i8/79 ,s. ',.: .' T . ,~, . .,:i::-:"." ~;.:'. I> .' ',' " 1\ 'I ". :.,i . .1,'.1-' ." .',' " ~ . .t...~ '.....-1'''' :y....-J..!. .......Lr....I~ ...'-;;~.~~~~"r f-..................ni.....~...........~~_ ~'~~'!fr~~~ ..... ";,,. . "'J" ~'Mt~..~. ~~,.."" . . "~'~~r:~~;~' ',~~~";~"'~f~""':; i',.:. , , ~ W - , "!""" '1",!,;f1-> ',.J' ..,' "': ':,' ,.'." ~. ':''; " > ~~., " "'.... ' ',....... .,.' L.A~~O....R. D W />.. '< t. _.__" -....--- ...1..._.___...... _.:..... -..--- r.__.... .- .- \,-IE.:( MA.WA ',. l'" " " ~l~ ~..... tJ.lPlll*>~ .' 't.. 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