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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 5, 2002
Chairman Schmitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
UNEXCUSEDABSENCE:
ALSO PRESENT:
VC Kautenburg
Chmn. Schmitz
Paul R. Duffy(a)
Jan King, Growth Management Manager
Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Ann Brack, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None
Clive Beckwith
Harry Marshall(a)
MOTION by Beckwith/Marshall
I move to approve the minutes of the last meeting. (11/6/01)
A voice vote was taken. 4 - 0, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. FRANK C. HILSON, in regard to the property located at 754 Martin
Avenue, is requesting a variance to allow a proposed garage to be located
ten (10) feet from the rear property line, whereas the code requires a
minimum rear yard setback of twenty.five (25) feet.
Frank C. Hilson, 754 Martin Avenue, Sebastian, FL was present, and along with Jan
King, was sworn in by Chmn. Schmitz at 7:04 PM.
Mr. Hilson gave his presentation and pointed out the unusual aspects of this property
including the attempt to preserve the huge oak trees present. He responded
satisfactorily to all questions from Board members.
There were nineteen (19) notices of hearing sent and no objection or non-objection
letters were received.
Jan King gave staff presentation and recommended approval. She noted that the
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driveway will consist of crushed shell to protect the huge trees. She also noted that in
the code in residential zoning districts, accessory structures may be built ten (10) feet
from a rear property line, but since the subject property is in multi-family zoning, it does
not apply. She commented that it is the intention of staff to propose amending the code
at a future date to cover this issue.
Chmn. Schmitz opened and closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM, as there was no
public input.
MOTION by Kautenburg/Marshall(a)
I move that the variance be granted to Mr. Hilson at 754 Martin Avenue, to allow
him to build the proposed garage at a ten (10) foot setback from his rear lot line.
Roll call: Chmn. Schmitz - yes VC Kautenburg - yes
Clive Beckwith ~ yes Harry Marshall(a) - yes
The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS:
MEMBERS' MATTERS:
None
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Atty. Stringer informed this Board that this would be the last meeting for the Board of
Adjustment since City Council will be performing this function in the future, and there
would be no need to have new officers elected.
Atty. Stringer mentioned other Boards that could use some good members, and
encouraged these Board members to apply.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM.
Ordinance No. 0-02-04 changed the composition of the Board
of Adjustment so these minutes have not been approved.
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