TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
MINUTES NO. 03-08
PRESENT: John Allen, Chairman
Brian Dullaghan, Vice Chairman
David Berkman, Member
Bud Evans, 1st Alternate
Laura Lewandowski, 2nd Alternate
Karl Bohne, Acting Town Attorney
Cathy Spafford, Building Official
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary
ABSENT: Ray Disher, Member
George Gergora, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM
The Chairman introduced the Board members and gave a brief overview of their authority and meeting procedures.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
A. Minutes No. 03-07– April 21, 2003
Mr. Dullaghan moved to approve Minutes No. 03-07. Mr. Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
3. VARIANCE REQUESTS
A request filed by Robert Klaproth, Utilities Director, City of Melbourne regarding 807 S Palm Av, City of Melbourne water tower. Variances are being requested to:
A. Code Section 17-88(1) - permitting fencing of side and rear yards only and to a maximum height of six feet
B. Code Section 17-88(2)(a) – no fence shall be constructed on front lot lines nor in the front setback region
C. Code Section 17-88(2)(b) – all permitted fences shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any lot line abutting a street. In the case of a front yard it shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet or to the front of the building, whichever is greater
D. Code Section 17-88(4) – barbed wire is not a permitted fence type
E. Code Secton 17-88(4)(d) – chain link fences shall be permitted in rear yards only, if rear yard fences abut a street, they must be green, brown or black plastic coated
Bob Klaproth, City of Melbourne Utilities Director, explained that the City’s request followed recommendations of a consultant who conducted a vulnerability assessment mandated by federal law. He clarified that the study was classified information and could not be submitted to the Board.
Mr. Klaproth reported that he was aware of concerns of the neighboring residents and for that reason he was withdrawing the request to install the barbed wire atop the chain link fence.
The Board discussed the security that could be provided by the fence and Mr. Klaproth maintained that the fence serves as a deterrent and is a reasonable attempt to secure the site.
Mr. Klaproth also cited other measures that were being taken to protect the water supply.
Mr. Klaproth requested that the Board approve the four remaining variances to permit the fence to be replaced in the existing position.
The following members of the public spoke opposing the barbed wire but supporting the fence replacement in its present location:
Mary Mackiewicz, 801 S Palm Ave
Dee Cook, 120 Tradewinds Ter
Don DeSchinckel, 707 S Palm Ave
Mr. Evans moved to approve the variance requests to Code Sections 17-88(1), 17-88(2)(a), 17-88(2)(b) and 17-88(4)(d). Ms. Lewandowski seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Allen. Mr. Berkman, Mr. Evans and Ms. Lewandowski voting “yes.” Mr. Dullaghan voted “no.”
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
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John Allen, Chairman
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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary