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DEV�L(9PNlENT CODE ADJUSTM�NT BQARQ - ACT10N AGENDA
� � CITY OF Cl.EARWAT�R
April 9, 1 �98
Caf� ta Orcier at 1:00 p.m., Pledge oi A1�egiance, and Invocation
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E B- in V ri n - None.
iTEM �C - New Variance Reauests
C 1} Ray_ �u�gene Ffeming. Jr. & Sa� E, Green #or a setback variance of 5 ft to aiiow a
g�rage addition 20 ft from the Venatiar� Paint Dr��e rig�t-af-way where a minimum setback
of 2a ft is required at �$��V�n��ian„ Poir�t Or., Venetian Point, Blk A, Lflt 3 Z, zoned RS 8
iSingle Family Residentiall. V 9$-34
AGTI�N: Granted as re�uested subject ta conditions:11 variance �ased on
applicatian for a �ariance and cEacuments submitted hy t�e applicant, including maps, plans,
surveys, and other dacuments submitted in support of the spplicant's request far a variance.
Deviation fram any of the above documents submitted in support af t�e request for a variance
regarding the wark to be done with regard to ti�e site ar any physical structure �ocated on t�e
sita, wiil result in this �ariance being null and af no effect and 2} the requisite bu�lding permit
. shall �e obtained within one year.
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�' '" C2) �q�� r��.�� Bottling & Qistrib�ation._IncJPocotaaau�,in�estrr�ents. 1nc. for the fallowing
variances (11 s height variar�ce of 2 ft to allow a fence 6 ft high wit�in the setback area
from both South Fredrica Ave. and Sout� l,ady Mary Dr. right-o#-way where a maxim�m
hei�ht of 4 ft is permitted; and {21 a fence setback variance of 3 ft from a street right-of,
way at 'i CI v! n , Brookwood Terrace Revised, Blic 5, l.ots i-20 inclusive and
the N. 'h of vacated Street lying S, of Lots 19 & 24, znned CG (General Cornmercial). V
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ACTlON: Granted as requested su�ject to conditians: �) variance based fln
applic�tion for a �a�ian�e ar�d documents submitted by the �pplicant, incZuding maps, plans,
surveys, and other dacuments submitted in support of the applicant's request for a variance.
Deviation fram any of the abave dacuments submitt�d in sup�art of the requast far a variance
regarding the wark #o be done with regard to the site or any physica! struct�re located on the
site, wiU result in this variance baing nul� and of no effect and 2) the requisite building permit
shall be obtained within one year; 31 within 60 days after installation of the fence, a landscape
b�ffer s�al! be pianted between the fence and pubiic sidewalks in accordance with a landscape
pEan approved by t�re City's Environrnental �ificiat, Failure to maintain the buffer in a healthy
cor�dition shall vaid the variance; and 4} 6-foat fence on Soutn praperty line to �e erected as
near as possible to existing fencing along the rear property line.
Tl��l _#,� -�.a�d �svelanment Code Amendments - None
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� DEVE�.OPM�NT CO�� ADJUSTMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
A�ril 9, 7 99S
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Pres�nt: Wiliiam Schwab
Maric Jannatti
Ran Stuart
Shirley Maran
Lestie Dougall-Sides
Joh� FZic�ter
Patricia O. Sulli�an
Absent: Willism Jahnsan
Chair
Board Mem�er
Board Member
Baard Member
Assistant City Attorney
Seniar P�anner
Baard Reporter
Vice-Chair
T�e Chair cai�ed the meetir�g ta ordor at 1:00 p.m, at City Hall, foilowed by the
invocat�or�, Ptedge afi Allegiar�ce, review of ineeting procedures, and exptanation af appea!
process.
To provide continuity for research. items are in agenda order alti�ough not necessarily
discussad ir� that order.
ITEM #A - Tim�,,, Extension R�,quests - None.
IT�M #B - n'n ri n - None,
iTEM #_� - �w Variance Rea�,��ts
C11 RQv ��gene FIQmiRg. Jr, & Sara E. Green for a setback variance of 5 feet to allow a
garage addition 20 feet from the Venetian Point Dri�e right-o#-way where a minimum
setback of 25 feet is required at 7 8 7 ne inn Poin Dr„ Ve�etian Paint, Blk A, Lot 31,
zaned RS 8 iSingle Family Residentisi}. V 9&34
T�is pr4perty is developed with a single family hom� which the owners propase to
enlarge. Construction of tha planned bathroom and garage requiras a variance as it will extend
into the front building setback from Venetia� Paint Drive. Staff ie�ls canditions support
appra�al. Tha new bathroom will be w�eelchair accessi�le with a"ro11-in" shawer and the
garage will provide she�tered wt�eelcl�air accessibility to a motor vehicle. This addition cannot
be buiit on ar�y other portion of this praperty. This is a minimum variance to accommadate this
family's needs.
In response to a question, Senior Planner John Richter said the proposed rear addition
comports with code.
Roy Fiemir�g, Owner, said the adt�ition is designe[t ta meet t�e need� of his handicappec#
daughter. who is axmost 13-years-o�d. H� said he had distribute� latters to his neigY�bors
regarding this issue and had heard no oppositian. In response to a question, he said his family
had moved into the house in 9 989. No oth$r suppart or flppositior� was exprsssed.
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� Mernber .�annatti moved t+o grar�t the variances as requested because #he applicant has
. substantisi�y mst all standards fnr approval as listed in Sectian 45.24 of the Land
l7avalopme�t Code, suk�ject to conditior�s: 1} this �arianca is 6ased on �he app�ication for a
variance and dacuments submitted by the applicant, including maps, plans, surveys, and other
documents submitted in support of the gpplicant's request far a variance. Deviation from any
of the above doc�ments sUbmittad �r� support of the re�usst far a variance regarding the wark
to ba done with regard to the site ar any physicai structure lacated ar� the site, will resuit in this
variance being nul! and of no effect and 2j requisite bu�lding permit shali be abtained within ane
year. The motion was duiy secanded and carried unanimously.
C2) B lin Dis rib i n n. Po � � m n In . for the follawing
variances (11 a height variance of 2 feet to allow a tence 6 feet iiigh within the sethack
area from �otf� Souih Fredrica Avenue and South �.ady Mary Drive right-of-way where a
maximum height of 4 foat is permitted; and tZ} a fence sethack variance of 3 feat from a
street right-of-way at 13'I 5 Cleveland St., Brookwood Terrace Revised, Blk 5, Lots '� -20
inclusive and t�a N. %s of vacated Street lying S, of Lots 19 & 20, zaned CG jGeneral
Commercisl}. V�8-35
The buiEding on this �roperty, the former site of a Morrisan`s Cafeteria, is undergoing
renovation for use as a bottling and distribution center. The variances are req�ested to enciose
the rear 200 feet of this property wi#� a#ence. Staff fee�s conditions suppart appro�al. The
fence height variance is requested to secure t�e loading dock and rear area. The setback
variance wa��c! locate the tence wirhin tne permeabls area between the public sidewalk and
� parkin� lot. The varianaes are reasonable accommodations for this t�usinass provided the
fence`s exteriar is heavily landscaped ta soften its appearance from the pu�lic streets and
nearby praperties. Appro�al will not ativersely affect t�is neighborhood.
Twa letters af support from Pat Wilsan and Clsarwater Police 5ergeant Jose�f�
Tenbieg also recamme�ded ths fe�ce or� the South boundary ahut existing fencir�g ta
prevent an easement. If constructed as planned, t�e resu�ting 3- to 4-foot gap wo�Td
provide ideal space for transients to gather and s�eep. 5taff su�ports the recommendation.
John McAvoy, Owner, said he ►►vill ralacate his business from Largo to the subject
property in 3 weeks. He had no o6jectian to erecting the 6-foot privacy fenca sa that it
ties in with neighl�oring fences, He said proposeti fencing alor�g 5outh �redrica Avenue
and Sauth Lady Mary F]rive will protect equipment and temporary storage in the rear dock
area. He was aware the property had been vacant and pre�iously used by transients. He
said the fence wil� be welt landscaped. lnstaliatian af the piants t�as begun.
In response to a qusstion, Mr. McAvay said tY�e rear fence will be wood to provide a
visua) block, wh�le iencing along South Fredrica Avenue and South Lady Mary Drive will be
chain-link coated with green vi�yl. Roliing gates, with green vinyl slats, wii! provide access
ta bath streets, He said praductian will be clean and limited to day-time hours. Cardboard
will be #he only waste produc#. The structure is protected by a security alarm firm. Tt�e
Police Department will complete a security inspectian after his business relocates, In
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respanse to a question, he saic! the only type of on-sita retai! cantemplatsd is the
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� accasionas saEe of watar at cast from a kiosk type booti� in the parking lat as a marketing
. toai during hat weather. He said he ptans ta de�e�op � gaod relatianship with staff
assigned to t�e Police substatian at the new shelter. No other support or oppositian was
expressed.
1n res�anse to a questian� Mr. McAvoy said ha wouid agree ta a 4�' condition r��ated at
the raar fence but reyuested se�eral inches of leeway, where necessary, to preserve some
shrut�bery.
Member Jonnatti moved to grant the �ariances as reguested because the applicant has
substantialiy met all standards far approval as listed in Section 45.24 0� the Land
Deveio�mer�t Code, su�iject to conditians: 'i 1 tt�ts variance is based an the ap�licatior� for a
variance and documents submitted by the app�icant, including maps, plans, sur�eys, and ather
documents submitted in suppart of the applicant's request for a variance. Deviation from any
of the abo�e docume�ts submitted in support of the request for a variance regarding the work
to be dane with regard to the site or ar�y physicai s#ruc�ure located on the site, wi{I result in this
variance being null and af no effect; 2) the requisite building permit shall be obtained wEthin one
year; 3� within 60 �ays after installation of the fence, a lantfscape buffer sha�l be pianted
between the fence and public sidewafks in accordanca with a(andscape pian ap�roved by the
City's Enyiranmental Officiat. F�ilure to maintain t�e buffer in a healthy condition shali void the
variance; and 4) 6-foot fence on Sauth property line ta !�e erected as near as passibie ta
existing fenci�+g t�long ths rear �roperty 1ine. The motion uvas duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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IT�M #� - Anaraval of Minutes
!n his March i 0, '� 998, letter to the City C�erk, Representat+va Harry Cline referred
to Item �iC8, V 98-33, reported in the March 26, 1998, DCAB {Deve�opment Cade
Adjustment Bqardl minute�, and suggested t�e baard remove Condition ,#2, as a change of
use dr��s not require a building permit. Assistant City Attorney Leslie Daugall-5ides
reviewed opti�ns for board consideration. It was noted Condition #2 is valid orily i# a
building permit is required.
Consensus was to not change t�a motior� nar the minutes.
Member 5tuart moved to approue the minutes of ti�e regular meeting of March 2�,
1998, as recorded arzd submitted ir� written summarion to each board mem�er. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimousty.
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1997 Minar Variance Report
[.ieuter►ant Jeff Kronschnabl was thaniced for this ir�-depth report. lrz response to a
question, Mr. Richter saict the current code identifies approximately 11 circumstances that
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quaiify as a minor variance. It was suggestod the list be exp�nded. It was r�oted same
items that ap�ear routine attract extraardinary attentian.
Consensus was that a�t government agencies should appear betore the board for
consideration af all variance requests.
� Mr. Richtsr ►nrill farwatd hosrd commarits for cflnsideratlor� durir�g develo#�ment of
the new Land Development Code. That code will be presented to DCAB for comment
bafore it is farwarded to the City Commission.
Consensus was that current procedures work well.
Procedures . . �
It was recommended �oard members and staff intraduce themselves a�t the
beginning of the m�etings. Concern was expressed that meetings not be lengthened. It
was suggested the board should be as user frisndly as passible. Ms. Daugall-Sides said
the issc�� does nat ha�e to be addressed farmally in the board`s #orma[ procedures. She
suggested the introductians cauld he woven into the meeting's opening.
T�e majority agreed the procedure should be tried fior several meetings. .
Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 9;34 p.m. . ,
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Chair
I]e�e3opment Cade Adjustment Board
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