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Minutes 06-12-89MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING HELD AT PRIME BANK PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON MONDAY JUNE 12, 1989 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Vernon Thompson, Jr., Chairman Lillian Artis, Vice Chairwoman Janice Lewis, Secretary Raymond Eney Thomas Newton Ben Uleck James Miriana, Alternate (Voting) Frank Palen, Alternate Alfred Newbold, Chief Plans Check Inspector ABSENT Henrietta Solomon (Excused) Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M., introduced the Members of the Board and noted that Henrietta Solomon had been excused from the meeting due to surgery. MINUTES OF MAY 8, 1989 Mr. Newbold asked for clarification relative to what had transpired at the last meeting of the Board of Adjustment. He believed that the May 8, 1989 meeting had served as the organizational meeting. -'Discussion took place and Chairman Thompson remarked that he thought the organizational meeting had taken place earlier in the year. A call had been received from the City Clerk's office, however, indicating that from the records, the organizational meeting still needed to be held. Chairman Thompson stated that the Board would address this at the conclusion of the meeting. Secretary Lewis moved for the approval of the May 8, 1989 Minutes as prepared. Mr. Newton seconded the motion which carried 7-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. COMMUNICATIONS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Thompson explained to the applicant that there was a full Board voting at this meeting which consisted of seven members. The Board of Adjustment is not a majority board MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 12, 1989 but any three negative votes against a request will deny the request. Five positive votes are therefore needed out of the seven in attendance. CASE 9 132 - Address: Legal Description: Owner: Request: 316 S.W. 7th Street Lake Boynton Estates Plat 91, Blk. 17, Lot 17 & W. ½ of Lot 18 James & Elizabeth Crowning Rear yard setback Secretary Lewis read the application to the Board. Chairman Thompson then referred to six points from the Boynton Beach Code, which list various factors that the Board of Adjustment must take into consideration when reviewing an application for a variance. He read from Appendix A - Zoning, Section 10, B. 3. (a) through (f). Secretary Lewis proceeded to read the answers to the six questions (a) through (f) asked in paragraph 5 of the appli- cation. The applicant had stated that when the home was built approximately 35 to 40 years ago it was built on the lot at an odd angle and was placed too far back on the lot. The home was purchased by the current owners about 12 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Crowning addressed the Board and explained that they put a reinforced concrete slab down two years ago with the hope of one day putting a screened porch on when they could afford it. They now wish to construct a 12' x 17' screened porch but the code has changed over the years and will not currently allow the construction due to the rear setback problem. The problem exists on the N.E. corner of where the enclosure will stand. The rear yard setback is 25'. That portion of the enclosure will stand 19.4' from the rear setback which is a difference of 5.8'. The slab was permitted and Mr. Crowning stated the Building Dept. at that time understood that the homeowner desired at a later date to build a screened porch. At that time the building inspector said nothing about a setback problem for any proposed screened addition which might be constructed in the future. Chairman Thompson questioned whether there Was anyone pre- sent who wished to speak in opposition to the request. There was no response. No correspondence had been received indicating any opposition to the granting of a variance. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Various board members expressed their feelings. After con- siderable discussion Secretary Lewis moved that the Board grant the variance on the basis that the home is placed oddly on the lot creating a hardship and denying the 2 MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 12, 1989 homeowner full use of the property. Mr. Newton seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken by the Recording Secretary as follows: Mr. Uleck - Aye Mr. Newton - Aye Secretary Lewis - Aye Ms. Artis - Aye Mr. Eney - Aye Mr. Miriana - Aye Chairman Thompson - Aye Motion carried 7-0. The request for variance was APPROVED. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Thompson noted that the Board members had recently received Financial Disclosure statements from Jackie Winchester's office. He encouraged the board members to promptly complete and return this form. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Thompson opened the floor for nominations for the office of Chairman. Secretary Lewis nominated Vernon Thompson. Nominations were closed. Secretary Lewis moved that Vernon Thompson be reappointed Chairman of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Miriana seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Chairman Thompson opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson. Secretary Lewis nominated Lillian Artis. Nominations were closed. Secretary Lewis moved that Lillian Artis be reappointed Vice Chairperson of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Newton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Shannon Burkett Recording Secretary (One Tape) 3