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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 21, 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village of Tequesta Board of Adjustment held a regularly scheduled
Public Hearing at the Tequesta Recreation Center, 39� Seabrook Road,
Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, July 21, 2003. The mee�g was called to
order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Chair Vi Laamanen. A roll call was taken by
Recording Secretary Betty Laur. Boardmembers present were: Vice Chair
Vi Laamanen, Steve Pullon,Paul Brienza,and Alternate Steve Gordon. Also
in attendance were Village Attorney 3ohn C. Randolph, and Clerk of the
Board Jeff Newell. Absent from the meeting were Chair Jim Humpage and
Boardmember Jon Newman.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Boardmember Pullon moved that the Agenda be approved as submitted.
Boardmember Brienza seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 4-0 vote, The motion was therefore passed and adoPted and
the Agenda was approved as submitted.
III. APPROV�L OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
Soardmember Pullon moved approval of the minutes for the meeting of
June 16,20Q�, 2003 as submitted. Boardmember Brienza seconded the
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motion. Vice Chair Laamanen announced she would abstain from
voting since she had not been present at that meeting. Motion carried by
unanimous 3-0 vote. The motion was therefore passed and adopted and
the minutes were approved as submitted.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. An application from Leti�ia and Leo Arroyo, owner of the
property located at 470 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, Lot 4,
Block 15, Jupiter in the Pines Section B, requesting a variance to the
terms of the Official Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the�ilIage
of Tequesta, Ordinance No. 355, as amended, Section X, Supplemental
Regulations Applying to a Specific, to Several or to all Districts,
Subsection (A) General Provisions, {8)Floor elevations above sea
level; to allow the conversion of the garage to a kitchen at the ezistiag
house floor elevation of 7.15' (feet} above mean sea level (MSL}, and
18+ inches above the crown of road, to match the rest of the house, in
lieu of all new construction, additions, and substantial improvements
to ezisting structures being 8,5' MSL or 18" above the crown of the
road, cul-de-sac or highway or meet the requirements of Section �V,
Fiood Hazard Areas,whichever is more stringent, as required by the
Zoning Ordinance.
The Applicant is seeking relief from the regulation outlined above to
retain the existing floor elevation of 7.15 feet in the garage area, The
garage is to be converted to a kitchen area.
Clerk of the Board Newell announced that no one was present for this
application and recommended rescheduling this application for the
ne�meeting.
MOTION:
Boardmember Puilon made a motion to carry forward the
application from Letita and Leo Arroyo to the nezt scheduled
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meeting. Boardmember Gordon seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
2. Application from Gerald and Jill Wenta, owners of the property
located 226 Golfview Drive, Tequesta, Florida, Lot 290, Tequesta
Country Club, requesting $ variance to the terms of the Official
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Viliage of Tequesta,
Ordinance No. 355, as amended, Section VII, Schedule of Regulations
and Application of Regulations, Subsection {C}, Schedule of Site
Requirements, R-1-A District, Front Yard Setback, to allow for the
construction of a 24' g 21' attached car garage within the 25 foot front
yard setback requirement. The garage is to eztend 3 feet into the
front yard setback, for a total proposed setback of 22 feet.
It was determined that no one was present for this application and a
recommendation was made to reschedule this application for the next
meeting.
MOTION:
Boardmember Pullon made a motion to carry forward the
application from Gerald and Jill VVenta to the negt scheduled
meeting. Boardmember Gordon seconded the motion, which
carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
3. Application from Gregory Ronk, owner of the property located
147 Point Circie, Lot 40, Tequesta Country Club, requesting a
variance to tbe terms of the 4fficiai Comprehensive Zoning
Urdinance of the Village of Tequesta, Ordiaaace No. 355, as amended,
Section VII. 5chedule of Regulations and Applicat�on of Regulations,
Subsection (C), Schedule of Site Requirements, R-lA District, Front
Yard 5etback, to allow for the construetion of a house located forward
af tbe Building Line which establishes the required lot width of 100'
(feet), and as defined in Section N< Definitions, (47} Building Line. A
line on a lot, generally, but not necessariiy, parallel to a �ot lin� or riad
right-of-way line, located a sufficient distance therefrom to provide
the minimum yards required by the zoning code. The building line
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delimits the area in which buildings are permitted subject to all
applicable provisions of the zoning code.
The applicant is seeking relief from the regulation outlined above to
build a portion of his house within the 100' width line. Due to the
configur$tion of his lot the applicant wishes to construct a portion of
his house in an area with only 90' of width.
A. Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required
Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in all those intending to
speak for this application.
B. Disclosure of Eg-Parte Communications
During disclosure of ex-parte communications, Boardmember
Gordon and Vice Chair Laamanen disclosed they had visited the
site and spoke to no one; Boardmembers Pullon and Brienza
reported they had had no exparte communications.
�. Tes�imony of Witnesses and Cross Egamination, if any
Mr. Ronk testified that he was trying to preserve the setback on
his 80' wide lot, and did not want to move the house too far
back because it would then block the view of his neighbors. Mr.
Ronk confirmed there was 10' setback on each side, but that it
was jogged. Mr. Ronk showed the Board a survey containing
the footprint of the house and explained that the rear setback
varied. Mr. Ronk commented that visually the home would look
more relieved than if there were a straight walL The house
would be one story in the front; the second story would begin
past the setback. Mr. Ronk reported he could build with the
setback but would have no yard and the home would not be as
appealing. Mr. Ronk explained that the lot was pie-shaped. Mr.
Newell responded to a question of when this 100' lot line rule
had been established that he did not know the date zoning
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requirements for RlA made this and other lots nearby non-
conforming. Mr. Newell explained these were originally platted
lots and when zoning requirements for RIA changed, Point
Circie fell into this. Mr. Ronk's proposed home was
approximately 5,000 square feet, and appro�mately 30' over the
Iine. Boardmember Pullon explained that in a prior case, the
Board and the applicant had negotiated down to 10' over the
line, and that 30' was a lot to ask. Mr. Pullon requested the
applicant re-engineer the house to get the same square footage
but to be only i 0' over the line. Mr. Ronk commented he could
push the house back 5 feet, then it would be 20' from the rear
wall, but because it was a pie shaped Iot the sides would get
wider. Mr. Ronk asked the Board to look at the percenta.ge of
the 5,000 square feet that was over the line, noting it was the
most narrow part of the house. Boardmember Brienza requested
and received information on the setbacks of the adjoining
properties. Boardmember Gordon reported he had walked the
lot and measured, and had felt the house was very far forward
until he went to the property and saw that houses on both sides
would be forward of this house, and had concluded that
designing this home with the sides where they were was a good
design. Vice Chair Laamanen commented that hardship meant
one was unable to iive comfortably in his home, and there were
reasons the rules and regulations had been established . Ms.
Laamanen stated she felt in Point Circle they were leaving no
side Iines, and that was being done everywhere, including in
Jupiter, and she thought it was horrendous to have 10' side lines.
Ms. Laamanen commented the applicant wanted to go into the
side if he had to move farther back, and she found that
unacceptable. Ms. Laamanen stated she would iike to see the
applicant get closer to the original Iine setback to comply a little
more closely with the regulations. Mr. Ronk respo�ded that he
met the 10' side yard requirement; that the neighbQrs had gone
to the 10' line with their home and had most of their activities in
the center which was what he wanted to do also, and the
neighbors were probably happy he was not blocking their view,
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which he would do if he built to the ordinance.
Mr. Newell confirmed no Ietters had been received regarding
this application.
MOTION:
Soardmember Gordon made a motion to approve the front
yard setback to the petitioner's request of 33'. Motion was
seconded by Boardmember Brienza . The vote on the
motion was:
Vi Laamanen —against
Steve Pulion —against
Paut Brienza —for
Steve Gordon—for
The vote was tied 2-2. Village Attorney Randolph advised
that another motion was needed.
Boardmember Gordon commented the home met the setbacks
on the sides and in the back but more importantly, met the
neighbors' needs by not blocking their views, and the request
placed the home on a.direct radius with the other homes, and the
applicant could not go any wider. Mr. Ronk confirmed he could
not go any wider, but would have to go up. Boardmember
Pullon explained each request was consider�d individually, and
this Board's job was to grant variances on hardships where there
was a problem and also to grant minima.l variances. In the other
case that had been referred to, the applicant was able to redraw
the house and be closer to within the l0U' line, Mr. Pullon
stated he appreciated that the applicant was trying not to block
the neighbors' views, but 30' was a lot, and 30% of the footprint
was in front of the line. Mr. Ronk indicated his idea was to try
to conform with vvhat was existing and he was not trying to get
as close to the street as his neighbors. Mr. Ronk sta.ted the ratio
of open space to the footprint was very good, and in the other
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case mentioned, that Iot was deeper than his so he did not have
that l�ury. Boardmember Pullon indicated he would be happy
for the applicant to defer to the next meeting. Village Attorney
Randolph recommended deferring to the ne�meeting, since
there was a tie vote and it appeared there would be a tie vote
even to deny. Mr. Ronk requested a number of feet over the
line that would be acceptahle to the Board. Mr. Pullon indicated
he would accept 10'. Discussion ensued. Boardmember
Gordon indicated the applicant was a victim of a pie-shaped lot.
Vice Chair Laamanen commented the regulartions were there
whether the lot was pie-shaped or not. The Village Attorney
advised that this Board served as a Board of Adjustment to give
variances where there was something unique to the lot. Mr.
Newell explained that the pie shaped lot was creating difficulties
for this applicant, and there were seven more lots on Point
Circle with this issue. Vice Chair Laamanen stated she would
agree to 20' over the line, and Mr. Pullon agreed with 20'. Mr.
Newell requested the Board state the measurement as 20'
forward of the 100' line. Mr. Gordon indicated he was willing
to accept the application as submitted because the applicant had
made an effort to design the house around the lot and was
considering his neighbors. Mr. Gordon stated he found it
offensive that the rule was 100' when it did not fit th� lot or
others in that neighborhood, and all the other existing homes in
that neighborhood sat on the 25' setback line. NIr. Ronk
indicated that in order to be anly 2Q' over the line, he would
make the north wing shorter. The Village Attorney advised that
if the Board granted just a dimensional variance the applicant
would have to do some redesign and questioned if the Board
would be unhagpy not seeing the final plan. Mr. Ronk sta.ted as
he pushed the house back that would widen the setbacks, and
unfortunately he would be closer to the water, and he had
wanted more yard. Discussion ensued. Mr. Pullon indicated he
would make a motion to approve a variance for Mr. Ronk that
the forward setback of the home would exceed the 100' line by
no more than 20' to the east of the are shown in the picture and
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no other setbacks would be violated. Mr. Newell advised that
the ordinance said the line did not have to be parallel and it
could be a straight line; that the 100' line was behind the 25'
setback, and the i 00' are should be drawn as a s�raight line.
Discussion ensued.
MOTION:
Boardmember Pullon made a motion to grant the variance
to Mr. Ronk of the front setback line so no part of the
structure would be more than 20' to the east of the current
setback line established at the 100' width line and no part
of this structure will ezceed side or rear setbacks.
Boardmember Gordon seconded the motion. The vote on
the motion was:
Vi Laamanen —for
Steve Pullon—for
Paul Brienza—for
Steve Gordon —for
The motion therefore carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
Clerk of the Board Newell announced that applicants Gerald and Jill Wenta were
now present. (Agenda Item 2)
MOTION:
Boardmember Brienza made a motion to reconsider the agplication for Gerald
and Jill Wenta. Boardmember Pullon seconded the motion, which carried by
unanimous 4-0 vote.
A. Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required
Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in all those intending to
speak for this application.
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B. Disclosure of E�-Parte Communications
Vice Chair Laamanen,Boardmember Gordon, and Boardmember
Brienza reported they visited the site but spoke to no one.
Boardmember Pullon reported no exparte communications.
C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Egamination, if any
Gerald Wenta stated he would like to build a garage 3' into the
easement in order to create additional living space to meet the
needs of his family. Vice Chair Laamanen indicated the long
side wall bothered her. Mr. Wenta advised it was only 3' longer
than the other side. Boardmember Gordon questioned if a swale
would be required since the elevation would create water runoff.
Mr. Newell advised there was a swale policy within the Village.
Mr. Gordon asked if side loading the garage had been
considered. Mr. Wenta.indicated in order to side load the
garage it would need to come out more than it would now, and
explained that the floor elevation in the garage would be 6"
lower than the rest of the house. Mr. Wenta agreed to put in a
window to break up the wall. Boardmember Laamanen objected
to neighbo�s having to look at solid wails. Mr. Vt�enta stated he
would add an additional window so that the 49' wall would have
three windows. Mrs. Wenta indicated that the neighbors knew
of their plans and had no objections.
MOTION:
Boardmember Brienza made a motion to approve the
application to Gerald and Jill Wenta subject to placement of
a window on the north side of the garage. Mr. Pullon
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. An application from Dorothy May Campbell,owner of the property
located at 3Q Eastwinds Circle, Lots 7 & 8, Eastwinds Landing
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subdivision, requesting a variance to the terms of the Official
Compreheosive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta,Section
XVI. Uniform Waterway Control, (B), Dock aod Pier Length,
Width, and Configuration (1) "No dock or pier shall be constructed
which egtends waterward from the mean high water line in eaccess of
the least of the following distances; (a) Seventy-five (75) feet; or (b)
Ten(10)percent of the waterway width; or(c)The distance from the
point at which the dock or pier intersects the mean high water line
measured in a straight line to the nearest point on the three-foot
mean low water line; provided, however, the foregoing limitations
shall not prohibit a dock which does not eztend waterward from tbe
mean high water line in ezcess of siz (6) feet."
A. Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required
Clerk of the Board Jeff Neweli swore in all those intending to
speak for this application.
B. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
Boardmember Gordon reported no exparte communications. Vice
Chair Laamanen, Boardmember Pullon, and Boardmember
Brienza all reported they had visited the site and spoke to no one.
C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Eacamination, if any
Mr.Newell reported.the Village had received two letters since the
last meeting. Mr. Newell read into the record a letter from John
and Sharon Liechey objecting to the requested variance. This
letter has been made a part of these minutes and attached as
Exhibit"A". Mr.Newell read into the record a letter from Donald
and Joann Iezik, also objecting to the requested variance. This
letter has been made a part of these minutes and attached as
E�ibit "B".
Gene Wehage, contractor for this project, stated Boardmember
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Newman had requested at the last meeting that he take
measurements again for water depth. Mr. Wehage reported water
depths taken July 16, 2003 ranged from 50' to 90' out at low tide.
The depth at 90' was 22". Mr. Wehage reported water depths
taken June 20 that ranged from 22" at 50' to 33" at 90'. Mr.
Wehage stated the request was for the lowest depth at 75' and he
had only gotten 20" at 75'. Mr. Wehage commented the variance
was really needed to extend out in order to get depth, and almost
all the docks to the south were out this far or farther. Mr. Pullon
asked for the minimum depth DEP required for a boat lift. Mr.
Wehage responded, at least 30" but they would allow 2 feet. Mr.
Wehage indicated the appiicant would be willing to compromise
by eliminating the mooring pilings. Mr. Wehage pointed out on
the aerial photograph shown, docks to the south extended out 85'
to 90'.
Jol1n Pinkham, 4980 County Line Road, stated he lived directly
across from this property and he had spoken at the last meeting.
Mr. Pinkham's concern was safety and stated he did not want to
see someone get killed. Mr. Pinkham stated he could not get his
boat off the lift at low tide and there were a lot of other properties
like that.
Darleen Bryan, 256 Tequesta. Circle, expressed safety concerns,
indicated the dock would be a safety hazard, and someone would
run unto it. Ms. Bryan stated the three 95' docks that were there
had been granted that length because of the mangrove density in
that area. Ms. Bryan indicated everyone would like to bring their
boats in and get off the lifts at low tide, but had to wait until the
tide came in to get enough depth, and had to live with that,but the
main concern was safety.
Mirni DeLisle,220 Gountry Club Drive,two blocks north of Mrs.
Campbell's property, read a letter from her and her husband to
Jeffrey C. Newell, Clerk of the Board, objecting to the requested
variance. Ms. DeLisle's letter has been made a part of these
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minutes and is attached as "E�ibit C". Ms. DeLisle pointed out
on the aerial photograph how views would be affected by the
proposed dock.
Donald Jones, 7 Eastwinds Circle, sta.ted he was opposed to the
variance and that the issue was safety and aesthetics.
Tim Goldsbury, 7 Tradewinds Circle, stated Ms. Campbell would
like to use her lots in the same manner as others who had 95'
docks in that development, and stated safety was everyone's
concern. Mr. Goldsbury indicated that 22" of water would not
allow fuli use of the dock and Ms. Campbell was trying to have a
dock in keeping with others already granted variances in order to
utilize her property.
Steve Osborn,216 Country Club Drive,immediately north of Ms.
Campbell's property, stated docks north of her property were not
95' and that his dock was 75'. Mr. Osborn stated he could not get
his boat off the lift at low tide and he was opposed to the variance
because his view would be adversely affected and because of
safety concerns.
Attorney Thomas J. Baird spoke representing Mr. and Mrs. Jones
and the Eastwinds Landing Homeowners Association, and
requested that Mimi DeLisle's letter be incorporated into the
record,that the aerial photograph be incorporated into the record,
and that Section 16 of the Code be incorporated into the record.
Attorney Baird addressed Subsection G(2)(�regarding aesthetics
which he stated was a concern and must be considered in order to
grant a variance. Mr. Baird stated most of those who had spoken
lived within 300' of this property, that the request must meet the
criteria in the Village's code,and must meet the legal definition of
a variance. Six criteria must be evalua,ted,first as to whether there
were specific conditions peculiar to the land,structure,or building.
In this case, Mr. Baird suggested there were no peculiar
circumstances, or if there were that it was that this lot was located
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at the narrowest portion of the waterway making it particularly
inappropriate to have a long dock in this area. Consequently,if the
applicant was granted the variance she would be getting a special
privilege that ather people in the area did nc�t receive and others
had testified they had a problem at low tide, and if the variance
was granted Mrs. Campbell would be granted a special privilege.
Mr.Baird noted another criteria was whether a literal interpretation
of the code would deprive her of the ability to construct the dock,
and it would not, it would only deprive her of the ability to
construct an extended dock�ne that was much larger than other
docks in the area, and it was certa.inly not the minimum variance
that could be granted. Mr. Baird expressed his opinion that the
other residents who had spoken had answered the question whether
it would be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the
code and if it wouid be detrimental to the public welfare. A
number of other criter�a were required in sections A through J and
Mr.Baird commented he did not believe it had been demonstrated
tonight that any of those criteria had been met, and if they were
going to be met someone would need to stand up and sta.te how
they were met. Mr. Baird stated his belief that the primary issues
here were aesthetics and safety, whether hazardous conditions
would be created, and impeding the flow of water,which he
bel�eved h�d been demvnstrated. Mr.Baird indicated he had heard
nothing regarding the other criteria such as obstructing navigation
and transferrence of riprarian rights,which might be an issue. Mr.
Baird commented the decision must be consistent with the laws of
the Village and he believed the variance would not be consistent
with the comprehensive plan. Mr. Baird stated that in summary he
did not think the variance met any of the criteria A through J, and
requested the variance request be denied.
Dorothy Campbell provided a handout to Vice Chair Laamanen
that she had not received since she was not present at the last
meeting. Ms. Campbell commented the aerial photograph was
taken in 2002 and obta.ined from the property appraiser. Ms.
Campbell pointed out where the river was more narrow in some
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places, and asked that the Board consider her application for a
variance. Ms. Campbell sta.ted she felt she had met the
requirements and presented proper information,and stated that Mr.
Wehage had built four of the six other docks in Eastwind Landing.
Ms. Campbell stated she did not understand the statements that it
would not be in harmony, and that she was one of the original
property owners and did not recall mangroves as an issue.
Regarding obstructing views, Ms. Campbell stated she had two
lots, and it would be worse if each lot had separate owners and
each applied for a dock, and that views were obstructed
everywhere and she did not see where her dock wauld ruin
anyone's view. Ms. Campbell stated she did not see the view as a
problem. Ms. Campbell stated she cared about safety and was not
putting in an obstacle for boats, and had obta.ined a respecta.ble
contractor. Ms. Campbell asked that her application be
considered. In respanse to a question regarding the type of boat
she would have, Ms. Campbell indicated she had not decided and
did not have a specific boat in mind.
Vice Chair Laamanen noted no docks had been built for ten years
and a lot had changed,it had become more crowded,and it was not
wise to reflect on prior docks.
Ms. Campbell noted four of the speakers had docks. Mrs.DeLisle
stated her dock was only 35'. Mr. Wehage commented their
depths were the same as they were at 90' where Ms. Campbell
wanted to put her dock. Tim Goldsbury commented most of
Tequesta. was built out i0 years ago and this would not be
additional clutter. Mr. Newell stated he had been here two years
and 5 to 10 doeks had been built in that time.
Cyrese Colbert, Assistant to Dottie Campbell, pointed out on the
aerial photo where the river narrowed in other places and that if
this was a safety hazard it would also e�st in those places.
Mimi DeLisle pointed out where the channel ran and that the
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channel had become narrower over the years making it difficult to
turn boats and to ski because you had to do those things in the
channel;that a dock in this position would interfere with docking
boats north of that location, and suggested moving the dock to the
south so as not to block views and for safety.
Ms. Campbell stated the location chosen was to keep farther from
her neighbor but that neighbor was protesting anyway.
At Boardmember Pullon's request,Attorney Baird clarified he was
representing Mr. and Mrs. Jones and the Eastwinds Landing
Homeowners Association and that a majority of the Board of
Directors was opposed to the variance.
Boardmember Pullon discussed low tides with Mr. Wehage. Mr.
Wehage indicated a 75' dock would work. Mr.Newell confirmed
there were two bathomeric surveys—June 20 and July 16, and
provided copies of one of them which had not been given to the
Board. Mr.Newell clarified that anything beyond 50-1/2' would
require a variance. Mr. Newell noted for the record that dolphin
pins were limited to 15' by code and were shown at 18' on the
drawing, which was an error. Mr. Gordon indicated most of the
boats that would fit under the bridge would be outboards that
would require 2' draft. Mr.Pu11on stated it would be unnecessarily
restrictive not to allow a dock at all and 50' was not long enough.
Mr. Pullon suggested 65' to 70' total length as a compromise with
the same platform and lift, making it much safer and usable, and
stated he would like a condition there would be no outboard
pilings. Mr. Wehage requested 75'. Mr. Wehage clarified an
ENCON permit was not required, and DEP aproved 90'. Mr.
Newell commented DEP had approved 84'plus the platform but it
was still subject to Village code. DEP was concerned with
seagrass, etc, rather than navigation, which was governed by the
Corps of Engineers.
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MOTION:
Boardmember Gordon made a motion that this Board grant
the variance to Dorothy Campbell in line with their powers of
granting a variance satisfying the sig hardships of the code to
allow the eztension of the dock into the river not to ezceed 73'
from the northernmost terminus from the mean high water
line,which puts 75' of dock there. Village Attorney Randolph
clarified that the motion was to grant a 75' dock in lieu of the
90' dock that was requested on the basis that it meets the
criteria set forth in the code for the granting of variances,and
asked if that was subject to elimination of the outboard. Mr.
Gordon stated yes, and it made the terminus at 75' with
nothing beyond it. Boardmember Pullon seconded the motion
with the clarification there would be no pilings or any other
structure north of the terminal platform of the dock, which
Mr. Gordon accepted. The vote on the motion was:
Vi Laamanen —for
Steve Pullon—for
Paui Brienza—for
Steve Gordon—for
Motion therefore carried.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There was no communication from citizens.
VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Discussion of need for alternate members —Village Attorney Randolph noted
that it had been passed on to the Village Council that alternate members were
needed. The Recording Secretary reported there was currently an opening for
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one alternate, and that information had been in Smoke Signals.
Mr. Newell advised Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Colbert that the aerial photograph
they had provided must be placed in his office since it was to be made a part of
the record.
VIII. ADJOi:I RNMENT
Upon motion by Board�nember Pullon, seconded by Boardmember
Brienza, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary
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