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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12052000BOACITY OF SEBASTIAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECEMBER 5, 2000 Chairman Schmitz called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: VC Kautenburg Clive Beckwith Paul R. Duffy(a) Chmn. Schmitz EXCUSED ABSENCE: Harry Marshall(a) ALSO PRESENT: Jan King, Growth Management Manager Rich Stringer, City Attorney Ann Brack, Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None (April 4, 2000) MOTION by KautenburglBeckwith I make a motion that we approve the minutes of the meeting of April 4, the year 2000, as submitted. A voice vote was taken. 4 - 0, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: None QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS: A. JAMES W. STEIL OF BUSHNELL SERVICE CORP., IN REGARDS TO THE CITGO GASOLINE STATION LOCATED AT 822 U.S. 1, SEBASTIAN, FL., IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A FREESTANDING SIGN TO BE 21 FEET IN HEIGHT, WHEREAS THE CODE ESTABLISHES A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF TEN (10) FEET. THE APPLICANT ALSO REQUESTS THIS SIGN TO BE A POLE SIGN WITH EXPOSED SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, WHEREAS THE CODE REQUIRES SUPPORTING STRUCTURES TO BE COMPLETELY SCREENED FROM VIEW WITH LANDSCAPING OR BERM FEATURES. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2000 Frank Oberbeck was present representing Mr. James Steil, and was sworn in by Atty. Stringer, along with Jan King, at 7:06 pm. Mr. Oberbeck gave his presentation noting how long this gasoline station has been at this site, and the intention to replace and upgrade the present pole sign. He mentioned several safety reasons why a monument sign would not work at this intersection. Jan King gave staff presentation noting safety reasons why a pole sign is advised at this location, and also noting that this is a very difficult site to work with. She also noted that the applicant is very cooperative in only asking for the minimum variance making the new sign lower than the present one. VC Kautenburg commented that she is not happy with this, but noting the difficulties involved at this site, understands the necessity for this request. Chmn. Schmitz opened and closed the public hearing at 7:12 pm as there were no opponents or proponents. There were fourteen (14) notices of hearing sent out and there were no objections or non-objections received. Chmn. Schmitz and Mr. Beckwith reported visually inspecting the site. MOTION by Duffy(a)/Beckwith I make a motion that the variance be granted to James W. Steil Inc., address location 822 U.S. 1, to Citgo gas station to allow them to construct a new sign, to be free-standing sign twenty-one (21) feet in height with an exposed support pole. Discussion: VC Kautenburg asked if there was absolutely no other way to give these folks signage. Jan King responded that no other method could be found given the uniqueness of the site. Roll call: Paul R. Duffy(a) - yes Chmn. Schmitz - yes VC Louise Kautenburg - yes Clive Beckwith - yes The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried. B. WILLIAM BEPLER, IN REGARDS TO LOT 84, SAN SEBASTIAN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 617 FISCHER HAMMOCK ROAD, IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A PROPOSED ROOM ADDITION TO BE FIFTEEN (15) FEET FROM THE SECONDARY FRONT YARD, WHEREAS THE CODE REQUIRES A MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK OF 30 FEET. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2000 Mr. William Bepler, 617 Fischer Hammock Road, was present and was sworn in by Atty. Stringer at 7:18 pm. Mr. Bepler gave his presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation noting the extreme difficulty in attempting to place this addition in any other location on this home. Chmn. Schmitz opened and closed the public hearing at 7:23 pm as there were no proponents or opponents. There were fifteen (15) notices of hearing sent, and them were no objection or non- objection letters received. MOTION by Kautenburg/Beckwith I'll make a motion that we grant Mr. Bepler his variance in order to add a room addition to his home at 617 Fischer Hammock Road, such room addition will cause his home to have a fifteen (15) foot setback from Cross Creek Circle. Roll call: VC Kautenburg - yes Paul Duffy(a) - yes Chmn. Schmitz - yes Clive Beckwith - yes The vote was 4 - 0. Motion carried. C. HAROLD AND RHODA COPLEY, IN REGARDS TO LOT 27, BLOCK 494, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 15, LOCATED AT 165 DICKENS AVENUE, IS REQUESTING A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A SCREEN ROOM WHICH WILL EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY 260 SQUARE FEET. Harold D. Copley, 165 Dickens Avenue, Sebastian, was present, was sworn in by Atty. Stringer at 7:26 pm, and gave a presentation. Jan King gave staff presentation, noting that the present house is a total of 2,991 sq. ft. and there is a shed of 64 sq. ft., and this requested addition will exceed the maximum lot coverage by 260 sq. ft.. She noted that Mrs. Copley had mentioned lack of ventilation on the present screened porch as a reason for the addition, and it was suggested that ceiling fans or better ventilation be considered, before building an addition. There was discussion on this issue between Board members and the applicant on possible alternatives. Chmn. Schmitz opened and closed the public hearing at 7:40 pm, as there were no opponents or proponents. There were thirty-six (36) notices of hearing sent and no objection or non-objections were received. Atty. Stringer called attention of the criteria for considering this variance which are unique to the property, not to the personal problems of the applicants. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2000 Mr. Beckwith spoke of little impact on drainage because of the ditch at the rear of the property. MOTION by Beckwith/Duffy(a) I'll move to approve the application of Harold & Rhoda Copley at 165 Dickens Avenue to allow a screened room to be constructed on the back of the property which would exceed the requirement for a maximum of 30% coverage of the property, conditions and safeguards that it be so stated that it may not be enclosed, that it must remain a screened room even though it's covered over. Roll call: Chmn. Schmitz - yes Paul Duffy(a) - yes Clive Beckwith - yes VC Kautenburg - No The vote was 3 - 1. Motion carried. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: Chmn. Schmitz noted that he may be out of town for the January meeting. Jan King noted that there are no applications for the January schedule and she does not know of any that are being worked on, so that a January meeting is highly unlikely at this time. It was also noted that advertising for additional Board members will probably take place after January 1, 2001. MEMBERS' MATTERS: STAFF MATTERS: None None The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm. ('12_/20/00 AB) 4