07/10/1997DEVELOPMENT CODE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 10, 1997
Present:
Otto Gans
William Schwob
William Johnson
Mark Jonnatti
Ron Stuart
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
John Carassas
John Richter
Gwen Legters
Assistant City Attorney
Senior Planner
Board Reporter
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. in City Hall, followed by the invocation, pledge of allegiance, meeting procedures and explanation of the appeal process.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
A. Discussion of Briff’s Café Canopy -- Scott Shuford
Mr. Shuford was unable to attend due to an unexpected schedule conflict. This item will be agendaed for a future meeting.
C. Continued Variance Requests
C1. (cont. from 5/8/97) William & Hope Georgilas for the following variances: (1) a height variance of 62 ft to allow a telecommunications tower 112 ft high where a maximum height of
50 ft is permitted; (2) a setback variance of 25 ft to allow a telecommunications tower 31 ft from the north side property line where a minimum setback of 56 ft is required; and (3)
a setback variance of 47.75 ft to allow a telecommunications tower 8.25 ft from the rear property line where a minimum setback of 56 ft is required at 505 Virginia Lane, Sec 13-29-15,
M&B 32.05, zoned CG (General Commercial). VR 96-69
The applicant requested this case be tabled to allow sufficient time to explore the potential for co-location on School Board property, as recommended by the board.
Member Johnson moved to table VR 96-69, at the request of the applicant. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
D. New Variance Requests
D1. Rodolfo Cortinovis for the following variances: (1) structural setback variance required to permit a gazebo within the street setback; and (2) structural setback variance required
to permit a gazebo within the rear setback at 1881 Feather Tree Circle, Feather Tree Sub, Lot 17, zoned RS 8 (Residential Single Family). VR 97-39
Mr. Richter presented background information and written staff recommendations, stating the applicant wishes to construct a gazebo about seven feet from the rear of his single family
home.
Mr. Richter detailed setback requirements and how the proposal is to be situated on the property. Staff felt conditions support the request and recommended approval with two standard
conditions.
Rodolfo Cortinovis, the owner/applicant, explained he wishes to create a private outdoor area for his family’s use, but there is no opportunity to enclose his corner lot. He proposed
flowering vines growing on latticework to beautify, buffer and screen the gazebo from public view. He responded to questions about permitting for an existing deck post, and contracting
for construction.
No verbal or written support or opposition was expressed. One board member was pleased with the additional buffering to be provided by an existing viburnum hedge.
Member Schwob moved to grant the variance as requested because the applicant has substantially met all of the standards for approval as listed in Section 45.24 of the Land Development
Code, subject to the following conditions: 1) This variance is based on the application for a variance and documents submitted by the applicant, including maps, plans, surveys, and
other documents submitted in support of the applicant's request for a variance. Deviation from any of the above documents submitted in support of the request for a variance regarding
the work to be done with regard to the site or any physical structure located on the site, will result in this variance being null and of no effect; and 2) the requisite building permit(s)
shall be obtained within one year from the date of this public hearing. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Minutes Approval -- June 26, 1997
Mr. Gans requested two corrections on page 2. In the first paragraph, “row” was changed to “right-of-way.” In the third paragraph, “beach” was changed to “water.” An extraneous word
was deleted from the second sentence.
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Board and Staff Comments
In accordance with board rules, Member Gans opened the floor for nominations for board officers. Member Johnson nominated Mr. Gans for re-election as Chair, and Mr. Schwob for re election
as Vice Chair. The nominations were duly seconded. Members Gans and Schwob accepted the nominations. Election of officers will be agendaed for the August 14 meeting, as Member Schwob
cannot attend on July 24.
Mr. Richter reported the new Land Development Code is expected to be adopted by the end of this year. In response to a question, Mr. Richter briefly explained the timing of City Commission
approval and adoption. It was indicated the item will be forwarded for board review prior to second reading and adoption.
Discussion ensued regarding new City Manager, Michael J. Roberto. Staff will invite Mr. Roberto to attend a DCAB meeting.
Member Schwob reported landscaping has been planted along a particular fence bordering Landmark Drive, in accordance with the board’s condition of approval.
In response to a question, Mr. Richter said he forwarded the board’s concern regarding parking in the Bruce Avenue right-of-way to the Community Response Team. He has not received
a response.
Assistant City Attorney John Carassas was welcomed to the meeting. Board members congratulated him on his recent marriage.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m.