February 24, 1998 Indialantic Town Hall

Present:

Victor Kostro, Chairman
Bruce Bogert, Vice Chairman
Michael Fischer, Member
Beverly Harris, Member
John MacNeill, Alternate
Brian Barber, Building Official
Ed Washburn, Town Planner
Laura Eaton, Deputy Town Clerk
Barbara Brownlie, Secretary

Absent:

Thomas Kleving, Member (excused)
Robert Doherty, Alternate (excused)

1. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:30 PM

Chairman Kostro called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

2. APPLICATIONS

A. Robert Cochran Jr. - Concept Approval - 600 Wavecrest

Robert Cochran Jr. presented a preliminary submittal for concept approval before he proceeds with civil drawings for an office building at 600 Wavecrest.

The Town Planner advised that the concept does not meet the breezeway requirements as recently interpreted by the Board of Adjustment.

Mr. Cochran noted that he does not agree with the Board of Adjustment's interpretation and he explained that at any given point parallel to A1A, the property does meet the 30% requirement.

Chairman Kostro pointed out that this is an irregularly shaped piece of land and that the Board of Adjustment did recognize that such lots could present a problem meeting the breezeway interpretation. The Zoning Board was requested by the Board of Adjustment to review the breezeway requirement and make recommendations to the Town Council for changes. This will be addressed later on the agenda.

Mr. Washburn clarified that the eave can extend three feet and that the balcony is not limited as to extension into the setback area.

Mr. Cochran stated he would be willing to accept approval conditioned on a variance for the breezeway.

Chairman Kostro moved to approve the concept proposal subject to a variance approval from the Board of Adjustment to insure that the project is in compliance with the breezeway requirement. Mr. Bogert seconded. Motion carried with Mr. Kostro, Mr. Bogert, Mr. Fischer and Ms. Harris voting "yes". Mr. MacNeill voted "no"

3. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS

A. Review of Ordinance 98-5 for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan

Mr. Washburn advised that Ordinance 98-5 was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

Mr. Bogert moved to find Ordinance 98-5 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Review of Ordinance 98-6 for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan

Chairman Kostro pointed out that a letter from the Town Attorney was included in the packets.

Mr. Barber advised that he had discussed the ordinance with the Town Attorney and it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

Mr. Bogert moved to find Ordinance 98-6 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Fischer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

C. Review of Code Sec 17-127 (16) - Breezeways (Requested by the Board of Adjustment)

This code section was referred back to the Zoning Board by the Board of Adjustment after they made their interpretation and recognized that a hardship could be incurred by owners of irregularly shaped parcels.

Mr. Washburn pointed out that the coastal construction setback line is essentially the east right of way line of A1A. He explained that any plans for development within this area must be submitted to and reviewed by the state. He clarified that the south end of this area consists of large lot single family zoning on the ocean, a small portion is C-2 and the remainder is Tourist. He suggested that the Board consider maintaining the 30% breezeway requirement in the tourist zone for properties fronting on the ocean and that properties not fronting on the ocean should meet the breezeway requirements as mandated by the state which is currently 40%. This could eliminate the problem with irregular lots.

It was the consensus of the Board to request that Mr. Washburn put this recommendation into writing and bring it back to the Board for further consideration.

D. Review of Chapter 17 to determine outdated laws (Continued from the January 27, 1998 meeting)

The Board discussed their role as mandated by the Council and how best to accomplish the purpose. It was the consensus that the members would review their assigned sections and submit written opinions for review by the entire Board.

Mr. Washburn pointed out that Ordinance 98-5 sets out the directions for accomplishing the task. The Board should remove superfluous and outdated codes without making value judgements. He emphasized that the Code should make sense.

Chairman Kostro requested that the members make written submittals to the secretary for further action.

4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A. Minutes No. 98-4- Regular Meeting - January 27, 1998

Mr. Bogert moved to approve Minutes No. 98-4. Mr. MacNeill seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

5. REPORT FROM BUILDING OFFICIAL

Mr. Barber reported that few properties had been affected by the recent storms and the damage was minor.

6. REPORT FROM TOWN PLANNER

The Town Planner had no report.

7. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.

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Victor Kostro, Chairman

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Barbara Brownlie, Secretary