HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-2011BOA Agenda1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
6. OLD BUSINESS:
7. NEW BUSINESS:
8. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS:
9. MEMBERS' MATTERS:
10. STAFF MATTERS:
11. ADJOURN
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (772) 589 -5518 FAX (772) 388 -8248
AGENDA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
6:00 P.M.
A. QUASI JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING:
Regular meeting 7 -28 -2010
IN REGARDS TO PROPERTY OWNED BY HALA SHALHOUB LOCATED
AT 13100 U.S. 1, A VARIANCE IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW A PORTION
OF A BUILDING TO BE 10 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE,
WHEREAS THE REAR SETBACK HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN
ESTABLISHED AS 15 FEET.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING
(OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO
ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS
TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE
WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT
THE CITY'S. ADA COORDINATOR AT (772) 589 -5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
City Council Present:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Vice -Mayor Jim Hill
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Don Wright
CITY OF
tSEBRST1AN
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010 6:00 P.M.
1. Mayor Gillmor called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Absent:
Council Member Eugene Wolff (excused)
Staff Present:
City Manager, Al Minner
City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall
Growth Management Manager, Jan King
MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6 -23 -10 Meeting
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the minutes carried on a voice
vote of 4 -0.
6. OLD BUSINESS None
Board of Adjustment Meeting
July 28, 2010
Page Two
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING:
SEBASTIAN CHARTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN REGARDS
TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 782 WAVE STREET,
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM A SCHOOL CONDITIONAL
USE REQUIREMENT THAT ANY MAIN OR ACCESSORY
BUILDING BE LOCATED AT LEAST 100 FEET FROM ANY
PROPERTY LINE. A TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDING IS
PROPOSED TO BE 60 FEET FROM THE SOUTH (SIDE)
PROPERTY LINE.
The City Attorney read the request and Mayor Gillmor opened the public hearing at 6:01
p.m.
Ms. Coy disclosed that she had spoken to Charter School Principal, Mrs. McAdams, who
said she would not be able to attend the meeting, but was in attendance.
The City Clerk swore in all those who intended to offer testimony.
Amy Banov, Banov Architects, P.A. introduced herself and Todd Howder from MBV
Engineering, and presented a Power Point program. (see attached)
In response to Mayor Gillmor, Ms. Banov noted the location of the proposed cafeteria,
current cafeteria and proposed temporary modular classroom.
The Growth Management Manager said this variance was brought to Council because
staff did not want there to be an assumption that this was a part of the prior variance for
new construction granted previously by the Board of Adjustment. She noted that staff
wanted a firm commitment on the removal of the portable and it will be probably be
removed sooner for phase two of the construction.
Mayor Gillmor called for input from those in favor and opposed and there was no input
from any individual.
MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve the variance for Sebastian
Charter Junior High School, 782 Wave Street.
Result of the Roll Call:
Ayes: Gillmor, Hill, Coy, Wright
Absent: Wolff
Passed 4 -0
8. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS None
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Board of Adjustment Meeting
July 28, 2010
Page Three
9. MEMBERS' MATTERS None
10. STAFF MATTERS None
11. Being no further business, Mayor Gillmor adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Approved at the Board of Adjustment meeting.
Jim Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sally A. Maio, MMC City Clerk
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JIM HILL, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
Published: January 25, 2011
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE (772) 589 -5518 FAX (772) 388 -8248
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
1225 MAIN STREET
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
FLORIDA
THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 9, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 54- 2- 5.4(d)(5) OF THE SEBASTIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.
IN REGARDS TO PROPERTY OWNED BY HALA SHALHOUB LOCATED AT
13100 U.S. 1, A VARIANCE IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW A PORTION OF A
BUILDING TO BE 10 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE, WHEREAS THE
REAR SETBACK HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ESTABLISHED AS 15 FEET.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR
AT (772) 589 -5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
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The following is required for all comprehensive plan amendments, zoning amendments
(including rezoning), site plans, conditional use permits, special use permits, variances,
exceptions, and appeals.
I/WE, THE OWNER(S) THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNERS) OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED WHICH IS
THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION, HEREBY AUTHORIZE EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF THE
BOARD /COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN TO PHYSICALLY ENTER UPON THE PROPERTY AND VIEW THE PROPERTY IN
CONNECTION WITH MY /OUR PENDING APPLICATION.
I/WE HEREBY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION OR DEFENSE I /WE MAY HAVE, DUE TO THE QUASI- JUDICIAL NATURE OF THE
PROCEEDINGS, RESULTING FROM ANY BOARD /COMMISSION MEMBER ENTERING OR VIEWING THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY
CLAIM OR ASSERTION THAT MY /OUR PROCEDURAL OR SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS RIGHTS UNDER THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION OR THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION WERE VIOLATED BY SUCH ENTERING OR VIEWING.
THIS WA R AND 0 ENT IS BEING SIGNED BY ME/US VOLUNTARILY AND NOT AS A RESULT OF ANY COERCION APPLIED, OR
PROMISES DE4 A EMPLOYEE, AGENT, CONTRACTOR OR OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN.
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Supplemental Information
Application to the Board of Adjustment
Permit Application No. 1 J V AR- Z-
1. This application is for a (check one): X variance(s) appeal(s)
4. Attach the following:
✓a. Boundary survey of the property executed by a Florida Registered
Surveyor. The survey shall show the dimensions of the lot or parcel at
issue, the location of all structures, if any, along with adjacent streets,
and all easements and right -of -ways.
b. Additional data and information as required to properly advise the Board
of the facts and circumstances needed to decide the case on its merits.
c. The names and addresses of all property owners whose property or part
of their real property is within 300 feet of any outer boundary of the lot
or parcel of land that is subject of the application.
January 14, 2011
City of Sebastian Board of Adjustment
1225 Main St.
Sebastian, FI. 32958
Re:
Dr. Shalhoub Wound Care Center
13110 US 1
Sebastian, FI. 32958
CAPP
CUSTOM
BUILDERS, INC.
735 G Commerce Center Dr. Phone (772) 589 -3452
Sebastian, FL 32958 Fax (772) 589 -3131
Members of the Board,
As you are aware we are constructing a new Medical Facility to be operated by the Sebastian
River Medical Center at the North end of Sebastian. In June of 2009 we made application for a rear
setback variance which was graciously granted by your board. Due to the economic problems with
lenders, the project had been on hold until funding was available. In December of 2010, the project
received financing and shortly after, construction permits were issued. Capp Custom Builders, Inc.
began the project by laying out the building corners for fill dirt. After the building pad was constructed, I
personally began the layout process with our crew using the setbacks I had been given by the surveyor.
These dimensions were based on the location of the existing retaining walls. The first week of January
we began construction on "the shell" of the building by placing the underground footing for the exterior
walls to sit on. This stemwall type construction allowed us to move forward with exterior walls and
obtain a stemwall survey.
Everything seemed to layout correctly. We had a string line survey to make sure we had our
footers in the right location. Then a stemwall survey once the block walls were in place. Everything was
per our plan which the Surveyor and I were working from.
After submitting the stemwall survey to the COS Building Department I received a call from the
Building Official, Wayne Eseltine, saying a portion of the building was encroaching in the 15' setback. In
disbelief, I started to research immediately. I found in error that a 5.3' x 10.2' (27 sq. ft.) triangle was
encroaching into the setback in the N.E. corner of the property.
Due to the long delay in the project and several revisions during the permitting process, I picked
up the wrong revision from the file and proceeded. Unfortunately, the surveyor had that same plan as
his last revision also.
After meeting with Growth Management and the Building Dept. staff to see what our options
were, they suggested a variance or cutting the corner of the building off. Moving the building was not an
option due to the irregularity of the property and because we were as close as we could get to the
retention area.
The following morning, I met with Dr. Shalhoub to break the news to him. I gave him the
options. He said the option of cutting the corner of the building back would jeopardize his agreement
with the hospital. That is where the (3) Hyperbaric Chambers are located.
735 G Commerce Center Dr. Phone (772) 589 -3452
Sebastian, FL 32958 Fax (772) 589 -3131
By removing the corner, only two (2) chambers would fit in order to have the proper
clearance required. Dr. Shalhoub explained the importance of the three (3) chambers in making the
facility successful. The building was designed and staffed as a three (3) chamber facility.
Capp Custom Builders, Inc. accepts full responsibility of this error. We are submitting a survey
that shows the encroaching area of the north east corner of the building into the setback. Due to the
irregularity of the property, the triangle shape is 5.3' x 10.2', or approximately 27 square feet of
exterior wall and interior floor space.
We would ask for your consideration in our request for the approval of the variance, due to the
hardships that would exist for all parties involved.
Thanking you in advance.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael P. Capp
#CGCO37323
CAPP
CUST M
BUILDERS, INC.
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7. Project Description:
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Growth Management Department
Variance Application Staff Report
1. Project Name: Dr. Shalhoub Medical Building
2. Requested Action: Variance requested from Section 54 2 5.4(d)(5) to allow a portion of a
building to be 10 feet from the rear property line, whereas the rear setback has previously been
established as 15 feet.
a. Address: 13100 U. S. 1
b. Legal: That part of Lot 19 lying East of present U.S. Highway 1 in Town of
Wauregan and also including Lot 18 of Indian River Twin Estates,
Jeans Unit
4. Project Owner: Hala Shalhoub
13100 U.S. 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
772 -581 -8900
5. Project Contractor: Mickey Capp
735G Commercial Center Drive
Sebastian, FL 32958
772 -589 -3452
6. Project Surveyor: William E. Hayhurst
Hayhurst Land Surveying, Inc.
445 9 Street SW, Unit 7
Vero Beach, FL 32962
772 -569 -6680
a. Narrative of proposed action: A second medical building is currently under
construction on Dr. Shalhoub's property located at 13100 U.S. 1. In July of 2009
a variance was granted by the Board of Adjustment to reduce the rear setback for
the property to 15 feet, rather than 30 feet which is required when abutting a
residential district or use. When not abutting residential, the rear setback is
normally 10 feet. Justification for the variance included the irregularly shaped
property, unusual elevations of this and surrounding properties, and the traffic
pattern of the site.
Michael Capp of Capp Custom Builders is requesting a variance modification to
the previously approved 15 -foot rear setback. The specific encroachment is a 5.3
foot by 10.2 foot triangular area on the northeast corner of the building. Mr.
Capp's request is due to an engineering error as outlined in his letter dated
January 14, 2011, shown on the survey as a crosshatched area, and identified on
the building floor plan, all of which are attached.
b. Current Zoning: CR (Commercial Riverfront)
c. Adjacent Properties:
d. Site Characteristics
(1) Total Acreage:
(2) Current Land Use(s):
(3) Water Service:
(4) Sanitary Sewer Service:
8. Staff Comments:
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medical office
public water
septic system
The contractor for the project, Michael Capp, has outlined in detail the events that led up to
the discovery of the building encroachment into the setback. Staff has analyzed the
variance request based on the unique conditions of the site and the potential impact on the
surrounding properties, as outlined in the attached Board Criteria for Determining
Variances.
Elimination of the encroachment could only be accomplished in one of two ways:
1. The entire building could be demolished and
the building footprint moved 5.3 feet west.
Zoning
Current Land
Use
Future Land
Use
North:
CG (City)
RMH -8 (Co.)
office
residence
RMU
M -1
East:
RMH -8 (Co.)
residence
M -1
South:
CR
office
RMU
West:
CR
mobile home park
RMU
residential district or use. When not abutting residential, the rear setback is
normally 10 feet. Justification for the variance included the irregularly shaped
property, unusual elevations of this and surrounding properties, and the traffic
pattern of the site.
Michael Capp of Capp Custom Builders is requesting a variance modification to
the previously approved 15 -foot rear setback. The specific encroachment is a 5.3
foot by 10.2 foot triangular area on the northeast corner of the building. Mr.
Capp's request is due to an engineering error as outlined in his letter dated
January 14, 2011, shown on the survey as a crosshatched area, and identified on
the building floor plan, all of which are attached.
b. Current Zoning: CR (Commercial Riverfront)
c. Adjacent Properties:
d. Site Characteristics
(1) Total Acreage:
(2) Current Land Use(s):
(3) Water Service:
(4) Sanitary Sewer Service:
8. Staff Comments:
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medical office
public water
septic system
The contractor for the project, Michael Capp, has outlined in detail the events that led up to
the discovery of the building encroachment into the setback. Staff has analyzed the
variance request based on the unique conditions of the site and the potential impact on the
surrounding properties, as outlined in the attached Board Criteria for Determining
Variances.
Elimination of the encroachment could only be accomplished in one of two ways:
1. The entire building could be demolished and
the building footprint moved 5.3 feet west.
9. Board Criteria for Determining Variances:
The contractor has determined that moving the entire building is not financially feasible
and would create another issue with the stormwater system immediately to the west. The
second option has been researched at length. As shown on the attached floor plan,
removal of the building corner will reduce the capacity of the hyperbaric chamber room
because of the clearances needed around the equipment. As such, the contractor has
requested consideration by the Board of Adjustment for relief from the rear setback for the
area of encroachment at the northeast corner of the building.
10. Staff Recommendation:
Board Action:
See attached analysis.
2. The 5.3 foot by 10.2 foot triangular area of
encroachment could be removed.
Staff has visited the site and reviewed all options. From the perspective of the residential
property to the rear (east), it does not appear that the area of encroachment intensifies the
visual impact of the medical building.
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the triangular 5.3 foot by 10.2
foot northeast corner of the building to be 10 feet from the rear property line, as shown on
the attached survey, with the following condition:
Conduct quasi-judicial hearing to consider the requested variance.
All future buildings or building additions (if ever
proposed) must meet a minimum 15 -foot rear yard
setback.
ared by Jan Manager Date
rowth Manage Department
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BOARD CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING VARIANCES
Section 54 -1 -2.5
In order to authorize any variance from the terms of the land development
regulations, the Board of Adjustment must use the following criteria for approving or
denying a variance:
a. Existence of special conditions or circumstances. That special conditions and
circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and
which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning
district.
Meets Standard
Yes Q' No
The subject site is an irregularly shaped property with very unusual
elevation issues. The property is not very deep and is also
constrained by the elevation differences among adjoining properties,
creating the need for a retaining wall. Also, the Shahloub property
has a five -foot landscape strip on the outer side of the retaining wall
along the north and east property lines.
b. Conditions not created by applicant. That the special conditions and
circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
Meets Standard Yes No
Due to the specific needs of this medical building, reconfiguration of
the layout of the building is not an option for the contractor.
c. Special privileges not conferred. That granting the variance requested will not
confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other
lands, buildings, or structures in the same zoning district.
Meets Standard Yes No
The narrow depth of this property and the radical elevation change to
the east and north creates a unique situation restricting
development. However, the side yard setback (north) is only
required to be 10 feet, even though the rear yard setback is required
to be 15 feet.
d. Hardship conditions exist. That literal interpretation of the provisions of the
ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other
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properties in the same zoning district under the terms of the ordinance and would
create unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
Meets Standard
The area of encroachment is located approximately 90 feet from the
nearest point of the residential structure along the rear (east)
property line. It is the rooftop of the medical building which is
predominantly visible from that property. The residence to the north,
(where the side yard setback is 10 feet and has no encroachment
issue) is also approximately 90 feet from the area of the
encroachment. The property to the north is visually more affected by
the medical building in general, even though the side yard setback
(10 feet) meets code.
e. Only the minimum variance granted. That the variance granted is the
minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or
structure.
Meets Standard
Yes CV No
Yes G4 No
Staff recommends the variance be granted, only for that portion of
the building which currently extends into the 15 -foot rear setback (the
triangular 5.3 foot by 10.2 foot northeast corner of the building). Staff
suggests that the any future buildings or building additions (if ever
proposed) meet the 15 -foot rear yard setback.
f. Not injurious to public welfare or intent of ordinance. That the granting of the
variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the comprehensive
plan and this code, and that such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or
otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
Meets Standard Yes GA. No
The area of encroachment does not appear to be injurious to the
residential mobile homes in that area. The area of encroachment is
approximately the same distance from both the residential structure
to the east and to the north, as illustrated on the attached aerial map.
g. Conditions and safeguards may be imposed. In granting any variance, the
board of adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in
conformity with chapter 163 F.S., the comprehensive plan, and any ordinance enacted
under its authority. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of
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the terms under which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of the
ordinance.
Meets Standard Yes Z No
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow the
triangular 5.3 foot by 10.2 foot northeast corner of the building to be
10 feet from the rear property line, as shown on the attached survey,
with the following condition:
All future buildings or building additions
(if ever proposed) must meet the 15-
foot rear yard setback.
h. Time limit may be imposed. The board of adjustment may prescribe a
reasonable time limit during which the applicant shall commence and /or complete the
subject actions and conditions approved by the board.
Meets Standard Yes No 0
The site is currently under construction. Therefore, no time limit is
necessary.
i. No use variance permitted in specified instances. Under no circumstances
shall the board of adjustment grant a variance to permit a use not generally
permitted in the zoning district involved or any use expressly or by implication
prohibited by the terms of the ordinance in the zoning district. No nonconforming
use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning district and no
permitted use of lands, structures, or buildings in other zoning districts shall be
considered grounds for the authorization of a variance. V Meets Standard Yes No
The request is not a use related variance.
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