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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07 01 Board of Adjustment Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Greg Smith, at 7:00 p.rn. 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 Randall, Vice Chairperson, present Frank Adams, present Fred Kaltenbach, absent Thomas Waters, present Also Present Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator Approval Of The June 3, 1999 Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Min utes MOTION BY FRANK ADAMS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER THOMAS WATERS. IT WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 3, 1999. MOTION CARRIED. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. The Request of Meadowbrook Winter Springs, LLC, D/B/A Winter Springs Golf Club for a Variance to Section 20-466(b) of the Code to Allow Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Signs to be Spaced Less than Two Hundred (200) Feet Apart. The Signs are to he Constructed at the Entryway to the Winter Springs Golf Club at 900 West State Road 434. Mr. Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, explained to the Board that City Code requires the entrance signs to be two hundred (200) feet apart; and that when the building permit was issued on January 28, 1999, the distance between signs had not been noted on the plans. Mr. LeBlanc further explained that on May 25, 1999 it was discovered that the signs were one hundred twenty-one (121) feet apart and a stop work order was issued. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - JULY I, 1999 PAGE 2 OF 2 Mr. LeBlanc recommended that the "Board of Adjustment forward this application to the City Commission with the recommendation to disapprove this request. Further, the Board of Adjustment recommends to the City Commission that this request be considered under Sections, 20-470 and 20-471 which address Development Agreements." Mr. Larry Roberts, Development Coordinator for Meadowbrook Golf Group, Spoke of their process of planning and executing this project; never knowing that there was a code requirement for the distance between signs; and their effort to correct the problem quickly, and cost effectively. Chairman Smith asked Mr. LeBlanc, "Do the signs meet all other requirements?" Mr. LeBlanc replied "As far as I know." Discussion followed regarding how this could be resolved by changing the signs; and the process for receiving a variance. Mr. LeBlanc suggested that the City Clerk mail the minutes to the Board members as soon as possible to insure that this issue can be on the first available City Commission Agenda. The Board asked about the East sign being built by the eastern driveway; and for clarification on the variances that have been granted in cases similar to this. Mr. LeBlanc explained that a similar variance was granted recently on the West Side of Vistawilla Drive, for the ContraVest Construction Company. MOTION: "I MOTION THAT WE FOLLOW STAFF RECOMMENDATION." MOTION BY TOM WATERS. SECONDED BY FRANK ADAMS. DISCUSSION: VOTE: FRANK ADAMS: AYE; ELIZABETH RANDALL: AYE; THOMAS WATERS: AYE; GREG SMITH: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. III. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ISSUES This agenda item was not discussed IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs, Florida DOCS/boardsladjustmetJalll/minutes/070 199 .doc NOTE: These minutes were approved aHke.by vnri.t( QMf999 Board of Adjustment Meeting.