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Minutes 08-27-79MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1979 AT 7:00 P. M. PRESENT Vernon Thompson, Jr., Chairman George Ampol, Vice Chairman Ben Ridolfi Paul Slavin Serge Pizzi Marilyn Czufin, Alternate Bert Keehr, Asst. Building Official ABSENT Robert Gordon, Secretary Frank Bauer Carl Zimmerman, Alternate (Excused) (Excused) Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:03 P. M. He introduced the members Of the Board, Assistant Building Official and Recording Secretary. Chairman Thompson referred to Mr. Gordon and Mr. Zimmerman being absent and stated they requested to be excused. How- ever, we have not heard anything from Mr. Bauer as he doesn't recall him asking to be excused for the entire month of August and this is the third consecutive meeting he has missed. At this time, he thinks we should do ouD duty and deleterMr. Bauer's name from the Board. Mr. Ampol suggested requesting an appoint- ment from the City Council and having an alternate moved up. Mr. Slavin suggested tabling this and proceeding with the peti- tion and Chairman Thompson replied it is just-a matter whether to keep Mr. Bauer on the Board or delete his name. Mr. Slavin stated this is beyond our control as according to the guide- lines, if a member is absent for three consecutive meetings without excuse, then he is removed from the Board. Mr. Pizzi suggested that Mr. Bauer be notified of the Board's intention. Mr. Slavin made a motion to table all discussion on Mr. Bauer until the regular course of business is completed, seconded by Mrs. Czufin. Chairman Thompson stated the first order of busi- ness is to call the roll and this matter should be determined at this time. Mr. Ampol advised that he tried to call Mr. Bauer but his phone has been disconnected and Mrs. Kruse added the City Clerk's office had the same response. Mr. Slavin stated in all probability, Mr. Bauer is out of town and did not notify anyone, so he moved to remove Mr. Bauer from the Board. Mrs. Czufin reminded them that a motion was on the floor and a second one was not in order. Chairman Thompson clarified that he requested a motion to either remove Mr. Bauer or not and this is not a discussion matter so there is no reason to bypass it. Mr. Slavin clarified that his motion was not to bypass it, but he saw no reason to take up Mr. Pisonero~s time. Mrs. Czufin requested Mrs. Kruse to read the original motion and she did. Mr. Slavin then withdrew his motion to table and Mrs. Czufin withdrew her second. MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST. 27, 1979 Chairman Thompson stated again that there is no reason to bypass the roll call and Mr. Slavin replied that he just suggested pro- ceeding with the regular order of business. The roll call proved that Mr. Bauer was not present for the third consecutive meeting and his suggestion was to proceed with the regular order of busi- ness and then come baKk to the problems of the Board. Chairman Thompson referred to the right of t~e Chairman and re- quested the City Council to removedMr. Bauer s name. Mrs. Czufin made a motion to recommend to the City Council that Mr. Bauer~s name be removed from the Board of Adjustment, seconded by Mr. Ridolfi. As requested, Mrs. Kruse took a roll call vote and the motion carried 6-0. MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1979 Chairman Thompson referred to having no corrections and compli- mented Mr. Keehr's secretary-on the preparation. Mr. Ampol moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as read with no corrections or additions, seconded by Mr. Slavin. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING Parcel #11- South 7 ft. of Lot 22~& Lots 23 thru 27, Block 4 BOYNTON HEIGHTS, Rev. Plat Recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 64 Palm Beach County Records Request - Relief from 30 ft. rear yard setback, when abutting residential district, to 3 ft. rear yard setback to build a storage building. Address - 211 N. Seacrest Blvd. Applicant - Ramon B. Pisonero Mr. Ampol read the above application and the reason requested because due to the loss of parking space, they are compelled to remove the house on the corner to make parking space. The house is presently used for storage, so when it is removed, they would like to build a storage building on the rear of Lot 24. Mr. Slavin clarified the location was 211 N. Seacrest Blvd. and not 210 S. Seacrest Blvd. as.read by Mr. Ampol. Chairman Thompson noted all the information was in order. Mr. Ray Pisonero, owner of the Blossom Shop at 211 North Seacrest Blvd., came before the Board and advised that he also makes his residenceat this address and would be glad to answer any ques- tions from the Board. Chairman Thompson stated that he knows the importance of the warehouse because of the business. He is also aware the front of the building was lost with the widening -2- MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 27, 1979 of Seaerest Blvd. The request is to reduce the 30' setback to 3' Mr. Pisonero added the request-was made to allow a building to be built. Years ago, there was a 3' easement along the alley but when the post office was built, the alley was abandoned but he will leave the 3' easement for utility servicing. Chairman Thompson asked if all other requirements would be met and Mr. Keehr replied affirmatively and added there would be no problem with the other setbaeks. Mr. Ampol referred to Mr. Pisonero p~ahasing the property on January 26, 1966, and Mr. Pisonero agreed and advised that he built the building originally. Mr. Ampol referred to the park- ing being gone in the front and Mr. Pisonero informed him there would be 11' inside of the sidewalk. Mr. Ampol referred to in- specting the property and stated the building on the corner will be removed and parking will be on N. W. 1st Avenue. He told about talking to two n~ghbors who are in favor because this will be an improvement. He also understands Mr. Pisonero gave permission to the Methodist Church to use his parking. Mrs. Czufin stated she thinks it would be extremely difficult under the present circumstances with Seacrest Blvd. being widened for anyone to approach this shop and be able to get out without it being hazardous. Obviously an alternative is needed. Mr. Pizzi added that he noticed no opening was left for a driveway. Mr. Pisonero stated he has to do away with thebbuilding to make room for parking. Mr. Slavin stated there is no building on the corner and Mr. Pisonero informed him the house is on the corner lot. Mr. Ampol referred to being told that someone had been contracted with to remove the building and Mr. Pisanero replied that he has been in negotiations to have this done. Chairman Thompson asked if the proposed storage building would protrude any farther back than the existing building and Mr. Pisonero replied negatively and advised it will be 3' shorter. and will fall in line with the existing realtor's building. Mr. Ampol stated in his opinion, this is a hardship because it was brought on by the widening of Seacrest Blvd. With parking on the corner, it will be out of the way of traffic on Seacrest Blvd. The entranceway will be off Seacrest Blvd. and the exit will be on 1st Avenue. Chairman Thompson referred to there never being much room in front of this building and Mr. Pisonero stated a 25f setback was required in 1966 when he built the building. Mr. Ampol referred to there originally being five or six parking spaces in the front and Mr. Pisonero agreed and explained the parking was shortened with the real estate and now everything has been lost. Mr. Slavin asked howmmany parking spaces were planned -3- MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 27, 1979 and Mr. Pisonero replied: twelve which will upgrade the area as far as parking. Mr. Ampol agreed there was no question this will improve the whole section. Mrs. Czufin asked if the real estate company would also be able to use this area and Mr. Pisonero replied a£f/rmatively and told about including provisions for park- ing in the lease. Chairman Thompson asked if any communications had been received and Mrs. Kruse replied negatively. Mr. Slavin stated there are no questions to ask in his opinion. This is something not of Mr. Pisonero's doing. When a right is relinquished, you should be compensated. He thinks Mr. Pisanero should be compensated by giving him the variance he is asking for. Chairman Thompson stated that he agrees this is an improvement because there will be a problem with parking. The widening of Seacrest Blvd. enhances the problem, but there has always been a problem with parking. Mrs. Czufin stated she realizes this is a hardship, but she is wondering about the reaction of people living along Seacrest Blvd. who have complained about the widening and not having a place to park. How can a line be drawn? Mr. Ampol replied this parking will be away from Seacrest Blvd. Chairman Thompson stated it was a hardship when the building was built because the back end of the cars were actually parking on the sidewalk. This is definitely an improvement, but the hard- ship was always there and it was a self-imposed hardship. Mr. Pisonero stated the first building built was the real estate and it was clos~mrto the line which met the requirements at that time. When he built his building, he had to set it back further. At that time, he had plenty of room to park, but now only has 11~ Chairman Thompson agreed this would definitely be an improvement and explained. Mrs. Czufin added that it would also be safer. Mr. Ampo! stated for the reasonthat this hardship was not brought upon by the petitioner, he hereby moves we grant Mr. Pismmero the variance he is seeking. Mr. Ridolfi seconded the motion. No discussion. As requested, Mrs. Kruse took a roll call vote and the motion carried 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Thompson stated we have been advised bythe City Attor- ney, CityManager and others that'we should comply ~th complet- ing the financial disclosure statements. After a lengthy discus- sion~ it was agreed the members would comply with.filing the financial disclosure statements as soon~as possible. -4- MINUTES - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AUGUST 27, 1979 Chairman Thompson asked if the members wanted to make a suggestion to the City Council to move up an alternate to replace Mr. Bauer? Mrs. Czufin suggested notifying Mr. Bauer of the intended action and Chaimman Thompson replied that Mr. Bauer has missed three con- secutive meetings. Mr. Slavin added that the City Clerk or a Board member should be notified when a member cannot attend as we must have a quorum at all times or the Board cannot-function. Chairman Thompson clarified that the request has been finalized requesting the City Council to remove Mr. Bauer from the Board and the question now is whether the Board wants to make a recom- mendation to the City Council to place one of our alternates in a regular position. Mrs. Czufin replied there is no reason even to talk about this because Mr. Zimmerman is a more experienced man and she is justlearning. Mrs. Czufin moved that Mr. Zimmerman be appointed as a regular member of this Board and another alternate member be appointed by the City Council to fill the vacancy, seconded by Mr. Slavin. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Ampol questioned when the next meeting would be held and Chaimman Thompson informed him the next meeting is scheduled for September 10. Also, another application has been received and we were asked whether it should be heard on the fourth Monday of the month. He referred to this pending application being complicated and suggested that all the members do their homework onit. After discussion, it was agreed to have a meeting for the pending application on September 24 withall others received to be held until the October meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Ampol moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Slavin. Motion car- ried 6-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 8:20 P. M. Respectfully ~'submi tted, Suzanne M. Kruse Recording Secretary (One Tape) -5-