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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04 01 Consent Item A /" I CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting of Thursday, March 4, 2004 was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Thomas Waters in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). . Roll Call: Chairman Thomas Waters, present Vice Chairman Jack Taylor, present Board Member Gary Diller, absent Board Member Kathryn Fairchild, present Vice Chairman Jack Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance. II. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT A. Approval Of The January 22, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MAKE A MOTION WE APPROVE THE MINUTES AS READ." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN TAYLOR. SECONDED BY CHAIRMAN WATERS. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. III. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR A. A Variance From The Seven (7) Foot Rear Yard Screen Enclosure Setback, Set Forth In Section 6-85. Of The City Code, To Allow A Screen Enclosure As Close As The Rear Property Line, For 203 Arrowhead Court (Lot 28 Arrowhead At Tuscawilla, Unit 2, As Recordedln Plat Book 48, Pages 52 To 54). ;.J CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 4, 2004 PAGE20F4 Mr. John Baker, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, introduced the Agenda Item. Mr. Baker indicated, "We [Staff] honestly do not believe that they meet the six (6) [Variance] criteria. Mr. Baker added, "He [Applicant] has mentioned in his letter that this is an irregularly shaped lot and we agree with that, but we [Staff] - do not feel that they meet all six (6) of the [Variance] criteria, so we have to recommend denial." Discussion. Mr. Armando J Davila, 977 English Town Lane, Apartment 107, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the request for a Variance. Much discussion ensued regarding the screen enclosure setbacks and irregularly shaped lots. Board Member Kathryn Fairchild asked Mr. Baker about the certified letters. Mr. Baker said, "The certified letters went out to everyone within a hundred and fifty feet (150')." "BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF AND - THE DISCUSSION ITEMS THAT THERE ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES. I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO. DISAPPROVE THE REQUEST FOR VARIANCES PRESENTED BY THE APPLICANT AND PASS IT ON TO THE WINTER SPRINGS [CITY] COMMISSION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL." MOTION MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN TAYLOR. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FAIRCHILD. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRMANWATERS: AYE BOARD MEMBER FAIRCHILD: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN TAYLOR: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Chairrllan Waters said to Mr. Davila, "We make recommendations - the final decision lies with the City Commission. It is very important you come back for that meeting to state your case." Vice Chairman Taylor suggested that Mr. Davila contact the City Clerk [Andrea Lorenzo- Luaces] to find out when the next City Commission Meeting is scheduled. Mr. Baker said, "It is posted on the sign. It [Meeting] is the second Monday in April." {' CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 4, 2004 PAGE30F4 REGULAR ADD-ON B. Election Of Officers. "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ELECT MR. [THOMAS] WATERS AS OUR CHAIRMAN." MOTION BYVICE CHAIRMAN TAYLOR. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FAIRCHILD. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT MR. [JACK] TAYLOR REMAIN AS THE VICE CHAIR." MOTION BY CHAIRMAN WATERS. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FAIRCHILD. DISCUSSION. CHAIRMAN WATERS STATED, "ALL IN FAVOR OF THOSE TWO - SAY 'AYE'." WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None were noted. V. REPORTS Chairman Waters reminded the Board Members of the Sunshine Law Seminar on March 23, 2004. Discussion ensued on previous Board of Adjustment cases that have been presented to the City Commission. Tape 1 / Side B Further discussion. VI. ADJOURNMENT "I MAKE A MOTION WE ADJOURN." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN TAYLOR. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FAIRCHILD. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Waters adjourned the Meeting at approximately 7:53 p.m. f CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 4, 2004 PAGE 4 OF 4 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: L. BROWN SIST ANT TO THE CITY CLERK APPROVED: ~-' ~ -) "oJ-. - , /-- / ~~::,~?~ ~ ~_{~_.'_h_.. ~ , THOMAS WATERS, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ~~, ,2004 Board Of Adjustment Regular Meeting.