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MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
JANUARY 7, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge Of Allegiance
The Board of Adjustments meeting was called to order Thursday, January 7, 1999 at 7:02
p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State
Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Roll Call
Greg Smith, Chairman, present
Elizabeth (Harrow) Randall, Vice Chairperson, present
Frank Adams, present
Fred Kaltenbach, present
Thomas Waters, present
Also Present
Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director
Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator
II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. A request by William W. Fernandez for a variance to City Code which
would allow a fence greater than four (4) feet in height forward of the
building line. The property is located at 250 East Panama Road (Lot 4,
Block "E", North Orlando Ranches Sec. 1, Page 3, Plat Book 12).
Prior to discussion on this case, Mr. Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator
advised the Board that Mr. William W. Fernandez had commented about Note 4,
(Findings) on Page 5 of the submitted Agenda packet - that the reference to "Section 20-
82(3)" should be deleted from Note 4, (Findings). However, the following phrase -
"Section 20-82(3)" should be added to the end of Note 1, also on Page 5.
Some of the details and documentation relating to this request for a variance were
explained to the Board, and there was brief discussion.
Mr. William W. Fernandez next addressed the Board, and introduced his wife Linda,
along with other persons who were in attendance at this meeting.
Referring to a survey, Mr. Fernandez outlined some of the physical characteristics of his
property. He also spoke of the significant investment in animals that he has made, and
the protection that he wants to afford these animals. Mr. Fernandez then discussed the
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design process of his fence; how he obtained a building permit; and his knowledge of
inspections (pertaining to his fence). Mr. Fernandez also showed the Board several
photographs of his fence at various locations.
Mr. Fernandez then presented a number of photographs of fences (varying in height from
4 feet to 6 feet and greater) located on properties along Bahama Road, Panama Road,
Shore Road, and Trade Winds Road. Mr. Fernandez documented how he had calculated
the height of these "fences", based on his use of a height measurement guide.
Chairman Greg Smith thanked Mr. Fernandez for the information that he had presented to
the Board. Chairman Smith then asked if Mr. Fernandez had anything else to
communicate to the Board. Mr. Fernandez spoke about the evidence that he had
presented, as it related to "Findings of Fact". There was further discussion.
Chairman Smith asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak "for" or "against" this
case:
Mr. Carl Stephens, Jr., 700 Fisher Road, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke about the issue
of animals and fences in the Ranchlands. He also said that he thought that this was a nice
fence.
Mr. LeBlanc briefly spoke about the City's recommendation for disapproval of this
request for a variance.
There was further discussion between the Board, Mr. LeBlanc, and Mr. Fernandez
regarding the height of his fence; documentation; the permitting process; Homeowner's
Association requirements; protection of animals; and variances.
Motion: "My Motion is based on the fact that there are no objections present, and
everyone in the area has been notified, that we grant the Variance". (Mr. LeBlanc
clarified - "You can favorably recommend to the City Commission, the granting of
the Variance, or words to that effect"). Chairman Smith asked the Board if the
Motion was understood. Motion by Frank Adams. Seconded by Elizabeth
(Harrow) Randall. Vote: Frank Adams: Aye; Fred Kaltenbach: Aye; Thomas
Waters: Nay; Greg Smith: Aye; Elizabeth (Harrow) Randall: Aye. Motion passed.
III. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ISSUES
None were discussed.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk
City of Winter Springs, Florida
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