Minutes 01-28-75 PUBLIC HEARING AND
MINUTES OF THE/REGULAR MF~TING OF THE PLA~ING & ZONING BOARD
HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 28,
1975 AT 7:30 P- M.
PRESENT
Joseph T. Kelly, Chairman
Col. Walter M. Trauger, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Marilyn Huckle
Oris Walker
John Rogers
Mrs. Vicky Castello
Enrico Rossi
Jack Barrett,
Bldg. Official
Warren Bushnell,
Deputy Bldg. Official
Chairman Kelly welcomed the ladies and gentlemen present to
the second regular meeting ~ the month of January of the
Planning & Zoning Board combined with the public hearing,
which has been properly advertised. He called the meeting
to order at 7:35 P. M. and introduced the members of the
Board; ~+~. Bushnell, Deputy Building Official; and Mr.
Barrett, Building Official and Acting City Planner, standing
by the map to note any changes per requests. He then asked
the members of the City Council in the audience to stand and
take a bow and he welcomed Mayor Roberts, Councilwoman Jack-
son and Councilman Strnad.
Chairman Kelly then announced that Mr. Walter Dutch had re-
quested permission to open the meeting with a little state-
ment on the philosophy of zoning. Mr. Walter Dutch stated
his name and his address as 100 South Federal Highway, Boyn-
ton Beach. By way of introduction, he stated that he has
been a member of the Planning & Zoning Board in the past.
He was a member of the Planning Board when it separated and
also a member of the Zoning Board when it separated and also
a member when it was jo~_ned back together.
Mr. Dutch stated he had two questions relating to commercial
zones in Boynton Beach. He first referred to the map which
was sent with the notice of this meeting having the zoning
areas marked out. On the map, he noticed that the 1-95 inter-
changes were not indicated at Ocean Avenue nor 15th Avenue.
With the fact that the interchanges were not included, he
looked a little further in reference to the weight of the
commercial areas on Ocean Avenue. He referred to having
travelled on ma~y interstate highways and the fact that most
interchanges have developed with low er middle forms of
commercial areas around them. They all follow this pattern
to accommodate all the cars that go e~.and, off the inter-
changes. With C-1 on one side of Ocean Avenue and C-2 on
the other side, he sees no way to do this. He smg~ested
there should be a much greater weight to this 1-95 inter-
change. He has two properties in this particular s~ea,
one will be in conformance and the other will not. He ques-
tioned whether this had been studied. Mr. Barrett advised
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him that there would be no interchange on Ocean Avenue, but
one would be on 2nd Avenue. Mr. Dutch replied that he did
mean 2nd Avenue and not Ocean Avenue. Mr. Barrett continued
advising him that the Board did review the interchanges and
the zoning which is applied is deliberate, inasmuch as it is
not k~own how this will be developed. It is always open for
a zoning change. The remedy is there in an application for
rezoning. Mro~ Dutch replied that he didn't buy this. The
situation is happening all over the State of Florida by abus-
ing the owners of property. Their right is taken away and
then it is stated that we can fight to get it back. He re-
ferred to a piece of property which he owns stating seven
encroachments have been made by political subdivisions.
They have taken his property away from him notch by notch.
He stated again that he disagreed with Mr. Barrett im stat-
ing he could appeal his way out of this. The pattern o.f the
interchanges is set. He thinks the Board's philosophy is
wrong.
Mr. Walker asked what property he was referring to and Mr.
Dutch replied it was Lots 1 and 12 on N.W. 2nd Avenue, west
of the railroad, on the north side, both sides of N.W. 7th
Court. It is about 300 feet from the point of touchdown
of the ramp.. Mr. Walker asked how this property was zoned
under the existing zoning and Mr. Dutch informed him it was
C-1. It still is C-1, but it is upgraded so he cannot put
in services for the turnpike.
~. Dutch referred to his second question stating they have
five commercial zones now, which he thinks are several too
many. He then read the land requirements in the various
commercial zones. He then referred to downtown Boynton Beach
being about 70~.~ to 80% developed east of 1-95. This part of
the commercial areas are fairly well developed. To zone this
part of town is like~l'~aying games. He did this ten to fif-
teen years ago and they found they were playing numbers and
games and were accomplishing zero, as the town was so highly
developed. He is not critical of the zoning going west as
it is completely necessary; but for the downtown commercial
area, this almost goes to waste. He spent six months on this
area alone also. Out west of town and in the undeveloped
areas, the planning and zoning is critically important and
should be done now before it is developed. Things, times
and conditions make you change your pattern though, but you
cannot do this with downtown as it is already developed.
What you are doing is upgrading zoning. In five or ten
years from now, you will have a slum downtown. You will
make almost all of the developed properties downtown non-
conforming just on the lot size alone. He gave an examPle
o£ his office being on a 25 ft. lot and if he wanted to
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enclose his carport and add another office, he could not get
a permit under this zoning as it is non-conforming. Since
he cannot do this, his property depreciates. Nr. Barrett
replied that this has been considered. He was~sorry that
Mr. Dutch did not have a copy of the zoning regulations, as
there are only four commercial areas. A~y commercial area
can be developed to a general pattern. Written into the
regulations is the fact that this zoning code must be re-
viewed every three years. He then referred to his particu-
lar property and ~ot being allowed a permit and advised that
it would not be allowed because of insufficient parking space
and not being non-conforming. Mr. Dutch referred to other
non-conforming properties and questioned if it wasn't a gen-
eral rule that non-conforming buildings cannot be improved
and Mr. Barrett replied: yes, that is generally true. ~.
Barrett pointed out again that the permit would not be denied
on a non-conforming basis in his particular case, but because
of the parking area. They do require off-street parking to
eliminate traffic problems.
~. Dutch thanked the men, ers for listening and stated he
hoped they would take into consideration what he brough~ to
their attention. He added he thinks they should consider all
existing zoning with placing it into non-conforming zoning.
Chairman Kelly stated that the Board would take into consider-
ation his remarks.
Chairman Kelly stated he would like to make public just a few
reasonable rules of the evening with the objective of net
staying beyond the hour of 11:00. if it comes to a point
where everybody from the north side present here tonight
wishes to be heard and it goes much beyond 11~00, we will
be willing to hear you Thursday evening. We are not going
to restrict anyone to a limited time, but ask you to be rea-
sortable in the amount of time you consume. A necessary- rule
is that you come to the microphone and announce your name and
the property about which you desire to ~peak in a sufficiently
clear and leisurely manner, so the secretary can fully record
it. We would like to have the legal des
also the subdivision if you are aware oi
and lot number if possible and if not, m
of the property. We have spent consider
this proposed ordinance. We know it is
merit though. ~nere will be no decisions
cription involved and
it, also the block
t least the address
able time going over
not a perfect docu-
tonight if
made
someone asks for a change, but we will study it. When we
make a decision, we will write a letter to each one coming
before the microphone and advise him of the decision. He
then requested the people to come forward to be heard.
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Mr. Hank Thompson stated his name and referred to the parcel
of property described as west 250' of lots 57 mud 58, lots
51 thru 57 inclusive, less north 100' of south 300' of east
300' of lot 65, and less 50' of lot 61, 62, 63, 64, 67 of
Sections 29 and 20, Township 45, south range 45 east, City
of Boynton Beach. He showed an aerial .photo to help identify
the property located at North Congress Avenue and North Boyn-
ton Road and added that it was north of the Villager ShoppinE
Center. He stated he came before the Board because he felt
that perhaps an error might have be~n made in the line of
delineation on the map because less than three years ago, the
City Council and Planning & Zoning Board zoned this C-I in
its entirety. He noticed that when he received the new map,
a line was drawn splitting this not quite in half. He
thought probably they meant to follow the road, which is a
natural buffer. It was zoned C-l and the City Council passed
Ordinance 71-26 and he feels that perhaps an error was made
in the map making. It has now been shown as C-3 and R-1AA,
which, of course, would be very objectionable. It appears
at this time that it should all be zoned C-3. ~. Barrett
stated that he recorded . the map for the Board's con-
sideration. Mrs. Huckle oned if the name of the small
road was Hoadley Road an ompson replied: yes. Chair-
man Kelly thanked him and .Mr. thanked the members
for listening and ~asked if he would hear further from them
and ~. Barrett replied: yes.
Mr. Keith Granger stated his name and his address as 312
N. E. 17th Avenue and that he represented the Four Seasons
Condominium Development located on 3rd Court just.north of
16th Avenue. He informed the Board that on the old map
lots 27 and 28, 16 and 17, 19 and 20, plus 4 and 5 in the
condominium were zoned R-3. On the new maD, they are taken
out and zoned for single family residences. They have a
four apartment building on one lot. On lots 28 and 27, the
street is not in there and would not have to 'be in there if
left as it is. Lot 27 wO~ld be a blocked-in lot if it is
changed. They would like to leave these lots as they were
originally zoned. The last zoning was on October 21, !969
on Lots 27 and 28 and the first zoning was on December 21,
1965. Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated the secretary
had recorded his request.
Mr. Kenneth H. Adams stated his name and his address as 610
N.E. 4th Avenue and presented a deed to the Chairman. He
stated that the deed deeds a piece of property to the City
of Boynton Beach for the consideration of the City issuing
a permanent right to build a public building any time in
the future. My property has been reclassified as being in
another zoning. This is located in the R. S. Merritt Sub-
division, Lots 7 thru 12 inclusive. To change the zoning
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now would not only be a hardship, but a breach of contract.
Chairman Kelly questioned if any buildings were located on
this property and Mr. Adams replied: yes, the little houses.
Mrs. Huckle questioned the present zoning and Mr. Adams ad-
vised her it was C-2 and he requests it be left in this same
zone which also goes around it. They just changed the corner
where he is and it should just be left as it was. Chairman
Kelly stated that his request has been recorded and they have
the deed and a reconsideration will be given to his request.
Mr. Stephen Kochakien stated his name and his address as 413
N. E. 3rd Avenue. He informed the Board that he and three
local businessmen had purchased Lots 73, 74 and 74A, .Arden
Park, located on N. E. 6th~Avenue about 300 feet west of 3rd
Avenue for possible offices or an investment; but due to
economic conditions, they have been unable to build. At the
present time, the current zoning is C-2. There are warehouses
east and south of this property. The property is 145 ft. by
125 ft. and it is one block from the railroad and it has now
been rezoned R-2. Due to the surrounding buildings, they
would appreciate if this would be reconsidered under this
new zoning. He added that he mentioned it being 300 ft.
west of 3rd Street i~ that this 300 ft. already has com-
mercial buildings on it. Chairman Kelly thanked him and
stated that his remarks have been recorded and will be given
consideration.
Chairman Kelly noted Mr. Ralph Kelly present in the a~dience
and announced that the regular business to consider his site
plan had been postponed until 11:00 after the public hearing.
Mr. Bill DaCamera stated his name and his address as 836 East
Drive. He informed the Board he was speaking for Dr. H. G.
Huddle and in reference to Lots t8, 19, 20 and 21, Block 7,
Lake Addition, recorded in Plat Book Il, Page 71, public
records of Palm Beach County. This property has been zoned
R-3 for apartments for some time. This property adjoins the
Harbor Club Building to the north. For some reason, you
brought the line down on the new map not only to put these
four lots into the residential single family zone, but also
included the condominiums adjoining. He stated he was
against the change from R-3 to R-lA and would not be able
to use it.' Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated that his
remarks have been recorded and will be given consideration.
F=. Forest Hangge stated his name and that he represented
Hangge Motel. He stated that the motel was located in Block
5, Lake Addition, Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22. He stated this
was shown as R-lA on the new map and was previously zoned
R-3. This new zoning does not suit a motel. ~s. Huckle
asked where this was located and Mr. Hangge informed her
it was 614-624 N. E. 8th Amenue. Chairman Kelly thsmked him
and stated that his remarks have been recorded and will be
given consideration.
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Mm. Paul Wesson stated his name and that he represented
Storybook D~ Care Center, 393 ~aer Road. He stated that
the new map ends ~ner Road at Ocean Parkway, but M~ner
Road has been continued to Seacrest now. He understands
they have taken out three houses on Miner Road and two on
the parkway. He would like the Board to consider extending
the line straight down Miner Road. He and his son have
240' frontage on Miner Road and they are planning to build
on. Mr. Walker remarked that he believed they were consid-
ering this parcel. Cha~_rman Kelly thanked him and stated
that his remarks have been recorded and will be given con-
si~eration.
Mr. Ralph Kelly stated his n~me and his address as 532 N. E.
22nd Avenue, which is Lots 3 and 4 in Royal Palm Village.
He presently has a request in for a building permit on this
property. He bought the property in t970 and planned to
build in 1971, but financial conditions made him wait and
he also ran into the moratorium.~ He is hopeful there won't
be any problems when his plans are discussed tonight. He
asked if this property went into the proposed C-3 zoning if
he would still meet the requirements? Chairman Kelly advised
him that in most cases they have pyramided. That is the
principle they have operated on. He thanked Mr. Kelly and
stated his request would be given consideration.
Mr. Paul Hemmilrich stated his name and his address as 531
East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. He informed
the Board that he was interested in~.a piece of property on
the north side of Boynton Road, east of Congress. There is
about 4,000 feet of frontage, The west half is zoned pre-
sently as R-3 and the east half is C-1. This is bordered on
the north by the canal and on the south by Boynton Road. He
has assembled this parcel f~om several property owners to
build a shopping center when 1-95 opens. He would appreciate
C-1 zoning, which would greatly help their plans, ~p~us C-1
zoning surrounds it. Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated
that his remarks have been recorded and will be given con-
sideration.
Mrs. John Balker gave her name and her address as 707 N. E.
9th ~venue, Lake Addition. She advised the Board that she
has been living here for twenty years and most people living
in this subdivision would like it to remain at R-lA. Chair-
man Kelly clarified that this was the area around 6th to 8th
Streets, east of the highway, and stated he saw what she
meant. He thanked her and stated her remarks have been re-
corded and will be considered.
M~ss Alberta King stated her name and her address as t213
N. W. 4th Street, Lot 396 and 397, Cherry Hill. She in-
formed the Board that she owns a grocery store and would
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like to know if this has been affected by the rezoning?
_Mr. Barrett advised that the new zoning was R-3. Chairman
Kelly asked what the present zoning was and Miss King re-
plied, that it was C-1. Chairman Kelly asked if her request
was to have it stay that way and Miss King replied: yes.
Chairman Kelly thanked her and stated that her remar~ have
been recorded and will be given consideration. Mr. Barrett
pointed out that it was a single isolated lot at C-1.
Mr. Eric Swanson stated his name and his address as 2511N.
Lake Drivel He pointed out that Lakeside Gardens was platted
before 1923 and is the area east of Route 1 and at the north
end of Boynton Beach. It has always been R-1AA, residential
area, and that is the way the people of this area want it to
remain. This subdivision is located on Lake Worth, opposite
the inlet. We do not want Potter Road, Demick Drive or Lake
Drive rezoned to R-3. He submitted a letter to the Chairman.
Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated his remarks had been
recorded and woul~ be given consideration.
Rev. R. M. Lee stated his name and his address as 407 N. W.
9th Avenue. He stated that he represented St. John's ~s-
sionary Baptist Church located at 239 N. E. 12th Avenue.
He referred to the C-1 zoning and the type of buildings
allowed. He advised that he was asking for information.
They have plans drawn for an educational building and he
does not see anything in the zoning concerning churches.
They are located in a C-2 and R-3 zone. They plan to use
Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, east of the church for off-street
parking. They have lots on the west of the ch~ch and are
in the process of purchasing additional lots for an educa-
tional building. .How does this affect the church? Mr.
Barrett stated he was glad he brought this ~p, as this is
something he thinks was left out. Under normal circumstan-
ces, ehurches and schools are mentioned in residential zones
noting they can also be allowed in other zones. Inadvertently,
it has been left out of this. Chairman Kelly thanked him and
stated his remarks have been recorded and will be given con-
sideration.
~. Julian Patrick stated his name and his address as 2585
S. W. lOth Street, Golfview Harbor. He stated he would like
to discuss several pieces of property in the Roy B. Rich
Seacrest Addition which is proposed to be zoned R-2 for
duplexes. He pointed out that it is currently zoned for
single family residences. He pointed out the location on
the ~ap. R-2 zoning will affect the character of the neigh-
borhood. That is a F.H.A. platted neighborhood which is
deed restricted for single family residences. People may
get the wrong impression by noting the map and seeing it is
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zoned R-2. The same applies in Rolling Green Ridge, second
addition, which is the R-2 zone adjacent 2o the City sewer
plant and north of the Boynton Canal. That area is also
F.H.A. platted and deed restricted to single family. There
are some R-2 lots in that area though. This would be a serious
mistake for the City to make to contemplate usage that is not
allowed by deed restriction. I~ this case with taking such a
huge blanket area to do this, he can. see a lot of problems.
He added that he also owns Boynton Academy and is interested
in seeing the area staying upgraded and not going down to R-2.
Mrs. Huckle asked if he noted that the definition for R-2
zoning allowed single family and ~M. Patrick replied: yes,
but it also states a duplex can be built. You are telling
people they can buy a piece of property in there and build a
duplex, but this cannot be done as individual property owners
can file to stop it.
Mr. Patrick e~ntinued that as owner of Boynton Academy located
at 100 N. W. 19th Avenue, C-2 section of Rolling Green Ridge.
The owners of child care centers consider these to be commer-
cial ventures. It is a business and as such, it is the only
business in the proposed zoning ordinance which is singly
picked out and set aside to be permissable in areas which are
not allowed for others. You have defined nurss~ry schools to
be limited to the present R-2 zoning unless there is a special
act by the City Council to allow it in a higher class of zon-
ing. This would also apply to regular schools and churches
too. He requested that they not downgrade the ordinance in
reference to location of nursery schools. He requested that
they be allowed in R-2, R-3, etc., but should not be allowed
in single family home areas as proposed. In the north end
of town, it means that someone can come in and open a nursery
school right next door to you. To change it from the way it
is now in the code would be downgrading nursery schools. It
would make it wide open for anyone to open a nursery school
anywhere. The new State law' classifies a family day care cen-
ter as a type of facility which the State licenses an individ-
ual to keep up to five children in her home and after school
hours, to take care of older children up to the number of ten.
if you permit a child care center in residential areas, it is
possibl~ for your neighbor to have ten children playing in
her backyard. He feels it is very important for the welfare
of owners of single family homes and also.operators of nur-
sery schsols. Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated his re-
marks had been recorded and would be given consideration.
Mro Eugene Harris stated his name and referred to Lot I8 on
N. E. 12th Avenue. He informed the Board that he bought this
lot in 1970 and it was zoned residential, it is located two
lots off the railroad. He pl~mned to put a duplex on this
lot, but found out after he bought it that he could ~ot do it.
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Since then, he has had plans drawn for a single family home.
He stated he would like to know if he could put a duplex on
it now? Mr. Barrett replied that he must have 9,000 square
feet of lot area. Mr. Harris advised him that the lot was
95' by 40'. ~. Barrett replied that the lot would be suit-
able for a single family residence only then. Chairman Kelly
thanked him.
Ms. Heather Williamson stated her name and that she repre-
sented Law Realty located at 625 South Federal. She referred
to the map stating there were two very small sections that
didn't have any zoning classification at all. She pointed
to just north of Boynton Road and west of Railroad Avenue.
~. Barrett advised her that in photographing the map, sever-
al pieces of the tapes came off. Adjacent to the railroad,
north of 2nd Avenue, it remains M-1. The lot line where the
old alley used to run is C-4. Ms. Williamson thanked him and
Chairman Kelly thanked her.
Mr. Serge Pizzi stated his name and his address as 79 Coral
Drive. He stated he has a very small lot on N. W. 6th Street,
between 2nd and Ocean, Block lA, Lot 6. He thinks it was
zoned C-1 or C-2, commercial, but now it is ~oned R-3. He
stated he has the same objection as the first gentleman
voiced. It is not a very valuable piece of land, but he
believes it was the best usage they could make of it. Chair-
man Kelly thank him and stated his remarks have been recorded
and consideration will be given.
~. Thom~ Boffey stated his name and his address as Gulf-
stream ~rina, 2280 North Federal Highway, Lot 6, Sam Brown,
Jr. Subdivision. He stated he would like to reserve the
right to speak on the proposed rezoning at a later date.
Chairman Kelly questioned his reason and Mr. Boffey replied
that he didn't fully understand the proposed zoning. Chair-
man Kelly advised him that he was free at any time to con-
sult Mr. Barrett and if there is any question, he will bring
it before the Board. Mr. Boffey stated that it was proposed
C-3 and C-4. Chairman Kelly thanked him.
~ir. Curtis tated his name and his address as 148 $. ~.
24th ~venne. He informed the Board that he wished to speak
about property in Lake Addition, Lots 13, 14 and 15. They
are on the intercoastal on N. W. 7th Street. He has owned
these lots for approximately twenty years. He has spent
several thousands of dollars trying to fill this property to
no avail. The only economic use of this property is for
multi-family'dw~llings. Nobody would go to the expense of
building a single family home there on the intercoastal.
Chairman Kelly thanked him and stated his remarks have been
recorded and will be given consideration.
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Chairman Kelly then declared a recess at 8:50 P. M.~ so the
members of the Board and anyone else could go out to the
water fountain for a City highball. During the recess, Mr.
Milton Russell registered withMro Barrett reference to
zoning for Seacrest Apartments. Chairman Kelly called the
meeting back to order at 9:07 P. M.
Mr. Bob Wyckoff stated his name and his address as 1511
Carandis Circle, Nest Palm Beach. He stated he would like
to talk about Lot 6, Block 3, Lake Boynton Estates and he
also owns Lots 23, 22, 24, 25, 26, east half of 28 and all
of 29 in Block 2 of Lake Boynton Estates. This is located
at N. W. 7th St. and 2nd Avenue. The lots that front on 2nd
Avenue on the plat are shown as 110' deep~ but some years ago
the County took 10' off these lots and now they are IO0' deep.
Under the new zoning, none of the lots would comply on that
block, unless someone owns the lots in the rear. He stated
he was interested in a C-4 zoning, the general commercial
type, because of the 50' width and 100' depth. In Block 2,
Lots 22, 23, 24 and 25, which front on 2nd Avenue, the road
department is taking 20' off of the front and the County has
already taken 10', so these lots are 80' deep. He does own
Lot 25 on the corner and Lot 26 in the rear, which does give
him a total depth of 195' by 50' providing he can get the
easement closed. This would also apply with the east half
of Lot 28 and 29. Ne prefers to have C-4 zoning, He cannot
use the west half of Lot 23 nor Lot 24, but could possibly
use them for parking if it is changed to C-4. Chairman Kelly
thanked him and asked that he leave his sketch so they could
give it consideration.
Mr. Harold Toban stated his name and his address as Miami
Beach. He informed the Board that he owns the rest of the
lots in Block 2, Lake Boynton Estates. None of these lots
will conform with the code they are trying to put through,
because C-I makes the lots absolutely useless. He would
like to request C-4 zoning. Chairm~m Kelly thanked him and
stated his remarks have been recorded and will be given
consideration.
Mr. Walter Dutch appeared before the Board again and re-
ferred to Lots 1 and 12, Deryll Park, 300' west of touch-
down point of interchange on 2nd Avenue at N. W. 7th Court,
the northeast and northwest corner. He advised that they
were presently zoned C-1. The County also took frontage
from these lots and he has lost depth. They are ~able
right now under C-1. He had plans drawn for development
which would comply with C-1 in its existing form. However,
under the new zoning, they have insufficient space. Both
lots are not usable under the new C-1. He requested for
the best use of these lots and all those lots in the general
area of 1-95 that are zoned C-1 be zoned C-4. Chairman
Kelly thanked him again.
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Chairman Kelly declared the ~blic Hearing adjourned at 9:20
P. M., but did invite anyone to stay if they were interested
in seeing the Board operate in viewing a site plan.
~. Dick Lambert appeared before the Board and referred to
the area of Glen Arbor, Laural Hills, 5th Addition, west of
N. W. 7th Court. He referred to having quite a problem in
the past with most of these lots being originally platted at
50 ft. A few of the people have purchased a couple lots, but
so many owners just own 50 ft. lots and they were constantly
before the Board of Adjustment in the old zoning of R-1. The
Board of Adjustment has granted many of these people variances
to build on these 50 ft. lots. Each one of these lots will
have to come before the Board of Adjustment in this new zoning
of R-1AA. Mr. Barrett advised him that they were trying to
upgrade this area and bring it into conforming use. Mr.
Lambert said he was not talking about the open area, but was
referring to the platted area. Mr. Barrett replied that it
is up to the Board of Adjustment to decide whether a com-
patible house can be built. It is a recall recourse to go
through the Board of Adjustment. Every city in Florida is
built on 25 and 50 ft. lots. The Board of Adjustment is con-
stantly busy with this. As you rezone, this problem comes
up. Mr. La~oert pointed out that the current structures in
this neighborhood fall under the R-lA classification instead
of R-1AA. ~. Barrett replied that the difference between
R-lA and R-1AA is not that great. There is recourse in this.
Mr. Lambert stated that he just wanted general information.
He than asked what was the justification to leave everything
east of 7th Court at R-1A~ Mr. Barrett said that they did
want to hear Ralph Kelly and suggested that Mr. Lambert at-
tend some workshop meetings of the Planning & Zoning Board
and give hi~ impact. Chairman Kelly stated he would give
him a call advising when they would be meeting in workshop
session.
Site Plan Review
Ralph Kelly - Office Building
536 N. E. 22nd Avenue
The members looked at the plans. Mr. Rossi questioned if
it had been approved by the other Boards and Mr. Barrett
replied: yes. M~. Rossi referred to the C.A.B. questioning
drainage and Mr. Kelly advised him that they made some recom-
mendations which would be followed. ~ir. Kelly asked if there
was a chance he could go on the sewer to eliminate this pro-
blem and M~. Barrett informed him that probably sometime in
July the sewer connections may be available. All Water should
be contained on the site. Grades will be reviewed at inspec-
tion. Mr. Kelly remarked that hooking up to the sewer would
save a lot of cost and M~. Barrett suggested that the lines
could be put in ready to hook up.
MINUTES
PLA~ING & ZONING BOARD
PAGE T~JELVE
JANUARY 28, 1975
FLr. Walker made a motion to approve the site plan pending
consideration of Mr. Barrett's statements. Col. Trauger
seconded the motion. Motion. carried 7-0.
Mr. Walker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by ~s. Huc~e.
Motion ca~ied 7-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at
9:40 P. M.