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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
The attached December 9, 2020 Board of Adjustment minutes were approved at the
April 28, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting.
Chairman Dodd
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Sunshine Law 8 Public Records Workshop,
BOA, CRA, and Regular City Council Meeting
December 9, 2020
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noted the consent agenda has a resolution of support for AguaCulture's Okeechobee test
project.
Vice Mayor Hill asked if the Community Development Manager received a phone call to pull
item 9b off the agenda. She replied that she did. The City Attorney advised that since the
hearing was advertised, it should be opened and announced that there has been an update
for the record.
Brief Announcements
City of Sebastian Annual Christmas Parade — December 11 at 6:30 pm
Vice Mayor Hill announced that the parade would departing Main Street at 6:30 pm, there
are over 35 commitments with the Marching Sharks participating for the first time ever. He
said it wasn't too late to be in the parade and more information could be obtained from the
Chamber of Commerce. He also thanked Tony from the Sebastian Lions Club, the
Chamber of Commerce, staff, and Police Chief Acosta for making the parade happen.
Mayor Dodd said for those that didn't want to come out, the parade would be broadcasted
by the City's MIS Division and the Sebastian Daily.
Mayor Dodd remarked that the Sebastian River Chamber of Commerce's Light Up Night
was a huge success and thanked the businesses that participated.
9 RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
A. MOTION by Council Member McPartlan and SECOND by Vice Mayor Hill to approve the
June 24, 2020 Board of Adjustment Minutes passed with a unanimous voice vote. 5-0
B. Quasi -Judicial Public Hearinas
I. CHRISTOPHER LAWHON, IN REGARDS TO LOT 16, BLOCK 493, SEBASTIAN
HIGHLANDS UNIT 15, LOCATED AT 242 DICKENS AVENUE, IS REQUESTING A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW A 280 SF SHED TO BE TWO (2) FEET FROM THE SIDE
PROPERTY LINE AND WITHIN A DEDICATED UTILITY EASEMENT, WHEREAS
THE CODE REQUIRES THE STRUCTURE TO BE TEN (10) FEET FROM THE SIDE
YARD PROPERTY LANE IN THE RS-10 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY) ZONING
DISTRICT. (Transmittal, Report, Exhibits, Application, Signatures)
Chairman Dodd opened the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. and the Community
Development Manager read an e-mail from the applicant stating that he wanted to
withdraw his application. (See attached)
ii. CHRISTIAN ELLIS, IN REGARDS TO LOT 20, BLOCK 231, SEBASTIAN
HIGHLANDS UNIT 6, LOCATED AT 702 CARNATION DRIVE, IS REQUESTING A
VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A FENCE SIX (6) FEET IN HEIGHT ON A CORNER
LOT WITHIN THE SECONDARY FRONT YARD AREA, SPECIFICALLY ELEVEN
AND ONE-HALF (11.5) FEET FROM THE CORNER PROPERTY LINE, WHEREAS
THE CODE WOULD REQUIRE SUCH FENCE TO BE TWENTY (20) FEET FROM
THE CORNER PROPERTY LINE. (Transmittal, Report, Exhibits, Application,
Signatures)
Sunshine Law & Public Records Workshop,
BOA, CRA, and Regular City Council Meeting
December 9, 2020
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The City Attorney read Mr. Ellis' request and Chairman Dodd opened the public
hearing at 6:26 p.m.
The board members did not have any ex parte communication to disclose.
The City Clerk swore in all would be providing testimony.
Mr. Ellis introduced himself and thanked the board for hearing his request.
The Community Development Planner said the applicant has a home on a corner lot
and is seeking relief from the Code to construct a fence within the front yard setback
to clear the existing septic drain field.
There was no one to speak in opposition or favor of the request.
MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Vice Chairman Hill to approve Mr. Ellis'
request to construct a six feet high fence within the secondary front year area.
Roll call: Vice Chairman Hill - aye
Mr. Jones - aye
Mr. McPartlan - aye
Mr. Nunn -aye
Chairman Dodd -aye
Motion carried. 5-0
10. ADJOURN THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND CONVENE THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
A. MOTION by Vice Chairman Hill and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the
September 28, 2020 CRA meeting minutes passed with a unanimous voice vote.
5-0
20.135 B. Award Bid ITB#21-02) Landscapina Maintenance in the CRA District to SSS
Brevard OPCO LLC dba Tropical Prooerty Management with an Annual Expense of
$171,684 (Transmittal. Bid Tab. Ex. A. Reference Checks. Specs)
The City Manager explained that Tropical Property Manager was the only bid response for
the CRA district and they were willing to combine the maintenance of U.S. Highway 1 into
one bid. He requested approval of the annual contract.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Hill and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the annual
landscaping maintenance contract with Tropical Property Management for the CRA district
and the U.S. Highway 1 Corridor.
Roll call: Mr. Jones -aye
Mr. McPartlan -aye
Mr.Nunn -aye
Chairman Dodd -aye
Vice Chairman Hill -aye
Motion carried. 5-0
Dorri Bosworth
From: Chris Lawhon <cl070374@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2020 3:50 PM
To: Dom Bosworth
Subject: Withdrawal of varience application
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Good afternoon, Dom
Per our conversation 1 would like to formally withdraw my application for the varience for my shed at 242
Dickens Ave.
If there is anything else you need from me please let me know.
I do want to thank you for your assistance, and time taken in explaining the process to me. It is
most appreciated
Christopher M Lawhon
242 Dickens Ave
732-620-0011