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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 04 06 Board of Adjusment Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Greg Smith called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment to order at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2000 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 Chairperson Greg Smith, present Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Randall, absent Board Member Sally McGinnis, absent Board Member Jack Taylor, present Board Member Thomas Waters, present Also Present Mr. Donald LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator II. REGULAR AGENDA A. The Request Of Jacobson, McLean, Chmelir & Ferwerda For A Variance To Section 20-466.(b)(2) Of The Code Of Ordinances To Allow A Ground Mounted, Single-Tenant Identification Sign To Be Placed Less Than Ten (10) Feet From The Front Property Line. The Sign Is Located At 351 East State Road 434. Mr. Donald LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, reviewed the variance request; spoke about obtaining a survey for the sign; and reviewed the chronology as it applies to the request. Additionally, Mr. LeBlanc spoke about special circumstances existing on the property; the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan New Development Standards; and the Staff Recommendations. Mr. Andrew Chmelir of the Jacobson, McLean, Chmelir & Ferwerda Law Firm, 351 East State Road 434, Suite A, Winter Springs, Florida 32708: advised that the Firm would be obtaining a correct survey; spoke to the Board regarding the special circumstances of the property (which include the slope of the property, shrubbery and trees, the curvature of State Road 434, and landscaping from adjoining developments); and displayed photographs that depicted the property and the special circumstances, "For the record". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 6, 2000 Page 2 00 Discussion ensued regarding the type of survey needed; if the sign was located within the right of way; the property line; the "uniqueness" of the property; and visibility. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Vicar, 216 EI Camino Real Circle, Winter Springs, Florida 32708: indicated to the Board that they have "no problem with the sign". There was discussion regarding the Staff "Recommendation"; that there were no objections indicated from neighbors or as a result of the correspondence sent out by the City; the property owner's willingness to beautifying the sign; if Variances similar to this . request have been granted in the past; relocating the sign if it is located within the right of way; the distance between the sidewalk and the sign; the property owners consulting with City employees when installing the sign; and the approved and current location of the SIgn. "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION, THAT WE-BASED ON IT NOT MEETING SECTION 20-82., AS IT EXISTS TODAY, THAT WE RECOMMEND FOR DISAPPROVAL AND FURTHER WE RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COMMISSION CONSIDER IT UNDER A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. YOU MENTIONED EARLIER THAT YOU WERE WILLING TO DO SOME LANDSCAPING, STUFF LIKE THAT. YOU'RE FAMILIAR WITH THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, THAT'S BASICALLY WHAT THEY INCLUDE. SO I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THAT MOTION". MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. Board Member Thomas Waters suggested the Motion include wording regarding the survey that needed to be obtained. The Clerk was asked to read back the Motion, and did so. BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR FURTHER STATED, "AT THE TIME OF THE OF THE PRESENTATION BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION A SURVEY WILL BE PROVIDED-SHOWING THE POSITION OF THE SIGN IN RELATION TO THE RIGHT OF WAY". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WATERS. Discussion ensued regarding sufficient visibility; a Development Agreement; setbacks; relocating the sign to the original location; and special circumstances in the property. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR: AYE BOARDMEMBERWATERS: AYE CHAIRPERSON SMITH: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 6. 2000 Page 3 of3 III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Election of Chairperson B. Election of Vice-Chairperson The Board discussed postponing the election so that all Board Member's could be present to participate in the vote; and how the re-election would relate to Board Member's terms that may be expiring soon. MR. LeBLANC STATED, "I WOULD TAKE A MOTION THAT IT BE DELAYED UNTIL THE NEXT FULL MEETING AFTER JULY OF 2000". "SO MOVED". MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON SMITH. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. IV. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ISSUES This Agenda Item was not discussed. V. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy R. Lovingfoss, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs, Florida DOCSlboards/adjustmet/alll/minutes/040600.doc