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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05 02 Consent Item A ~ , . " DR4J:l CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Greg Smith called the Regular Meeting to order Thursday, April 4, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434; Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairman Greg Smith, present Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Randall, absent Board Member Jack Taylor, present Board Member Thomas Waters, present The Pledge of Allegiance followed. II. CONSENT CONSENT A. Approval Of The March 7, 2002 Regular Meeting Minutes. Chairman Smith asked for a Motion to approve the Minutes. "SO MOVED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WATERS. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. III. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR A. Variance For Dr. Gregory J. Jann 932 Arabian Avenue Section 6-2. (Compliance With Chapter). 20-103. (Restrictions Upon Lands, Building And Structures). . . Mr. John Baker, AICP, Current Planning Coordinator, Community Development Department briefly introduced the Agenda Item and stated, "They are charged with showing that they meet the six (6) criteria." ;:?,. ~ DRAFT CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 4,2002 PAGE2 OF 3 Dr. Gregory J Jann, 932 Arabian Avenue. Winter Springs. Florida: distributed a document addressing the six (6) criteria; spoke of his reason for the request; submitted letters of support from his neighbors; and advised Board Members that various options were explored with the placement of the garage. The Board asked whether Mr. Jann was aware of the deed restrictions prohibiting front facing garages. Mr. Jann responded that he was aware of the restrictions. Mr. Baker stated, "The City does not enforce deed restrictions but does enforce setbacks." Mr. James A. Green, 1103 Huron Court, Winter Springs. Florida; as the homeowner's Architect, he spoke of receiving approval of. the plans from the Homeowner's Association. Discussion continued regarding deed restrictions. Board Member Jack Taylor read aloud sections of the deed restrictions at the request ofMr. Green. The depth, width, and height of the proposed garage were discussed as well as various options regarding the placement of the garage. Such options included a side entrance; placement against the pool enclosure; in the front or behind the home; and reducing the depth of the garage. Mr. Green explained to the Board that he has worked the project for a year and many options were explored and the "Ideal location is there, probably aesthetically this is the best place and way to do it." Discussion. Note: During the above discussion there was no formal review of the six (6) criteria required for the Variance. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER WATERS. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE RECOMMMEND TO THE COMMISSION TO DENY THE VARIANCE." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER TAYLOR: AYE BOARD MEMBER WATERS: AYE CHAIRMAN SMITH: AYE MOTION CARRIED. IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. t This Agenda Item was not discussed. . .~.< '. .. ....~II ..... DRAFT CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 4, 2002 PAGE30F3 V. REPORTS The Board discussed the rescheduling of the Workshop (which was to follow this Meeting) and it was agreed to hold it immediately following the May 2, 2002 Regular Meeting. VI. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Smith adjourned the Meeting at 7:34 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: DEBBIE GILLESPIE DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: GREG SMITH, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT S:\dept- City Clerk\Docs\Word\BOARDS\ADJUSTME\aIIl\MINUTES\2001\Adj040402.doc NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the , 2002 Board of Adjustment Meeting.