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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4A_7/27/1989 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING - MINUTES JUNE 19, 1989 I. The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regularly scheduled Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, June 19, 1989. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman William Kirkland and a roll call was taken. Board Members present were: Jerre Reddecliff, Vice Chairman, James Van Wagner, WIlliam Kirkland, Chairman, Alfred Demott, Alternate, and Kenneth Northamer, Alternate. Also present were Scott Hawkins, Alternate Village Attorney and Scott Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A) Chairman William Kirkland requested that " Report of Chairman and Members of the Board " be added to the agenda as item IV. No Board objections were received. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Board Member Jerre Reddecliff moved, seconded by Alternate Kenneth Northamer, " to approve the Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Minutes of the Meeting held May 15, 1989. " The vote on the motion was: Jerre Reddecliff - for James Van Wagner - for William Kirkland - for Alfred DeMott - for Kenneth Northamer - for IV. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD A) Chairman William Kirkland stated that he has recently received some complaints concerning residents installing boat lifts to existing docks, which per an amendment, was interpreted to be an extension of the existing dock. Chairman Kirkland further noted that navigational problems have arisen due to the 85 foot canals, and in researching this matter found that provisions dealing with boat lifts and mooring devices were omitted in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Minutes June 19, 1989 - Page 2- - Scott Ladd, Building Official, read a letter from Tim Goldsbury of Country Club Point Property Owners Association dated June 19, 1989 in reference to Uniform Waterway Control . A copy of the letter is attached to and made a part of these minutes for informational purposes. Alternate Kenneth Northamer moved, seconded by Alternate Alfred DeMott, " That Mr. Goldsbury's letter from Country Club Point Property Owners Association dated June 19, 1989 be introduced as part of the minutes of this meeting and further request -that the Building Official not issue any permits for these boat lifts and mooring polls on canals 85 feet or under." The vote on the motion was: Jerre Reddecliff - for James Van Wagner - for William Kirkland - for Alfred DeMott - for Kenneth Northamer - for B) Chairman Kirkland, referencing page 128 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, noted that the graphic of the dock shows the dock angling off into another persons property. Chairman Kirkland further requested that this graphic be revised. Board Member James Van Wagner moved, seconded by Alternate Kenneth Northamer, " that the graphic on page 128 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted August 25, 1987 needs revision to accurately portray the language of the law." The vote on the motion was: Jerre Reddecliff - for James Van Wagner - for William Kirkland - for Alfred DeMott - for Kenneth Northamer - for C) Chairman Kirkland indicated that form letters have been received from the State Department of Natural Resources stating that they have approved docks of varing lengths. Chairman Kirkland requested that a meeting be organized by Scott Ladd with staff and a State official to determine if these letters are requiring our man- datory approval. Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing Minutes _ June 19, 1989 _ Page 3- Scott Hawkins, Alternate Village Attorney, encouraged such a meeting-to both determine what the state is requiring and to bring the Village's dock ordinance wording into accordance with the current .Btate Legislation. Board Member Jerre Reddecliff moved, seconded by Board Member James Van Wagner, " to set up a meeting with Village Attorney Hawkins, Scott Ladd, Chairman and Board Members of the Board of AdjustmEnts, Mr. Keirn of the State Department of Natural Resources, and a dock contractor. " The vote on the motion was: Jerre Reddecliff - for James Van Wagner - for William Kirkland - for Alfred DeMott - for Kenneth Northamer - for V. NEW BUSINESS Scott Ladd stated that an application was received from R. Bruce Wayne, owner of Lot 9, Block 27, Jupiter in the Pines Section "B", located at 367 Seabrook Road, requesting a variance to the terms of the Official Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Ordinance No. 355, as amended, Section X, Supplemental Regulations, Subsection (A) , General Provisions, Paragraph (8) (a) , Floor Elevation Above Sea Level, to allow the conversion of an existing carport with a finish floor elevation of 7.97 ' (feet) (MSL) into additional living area in lieu of minimun finish first floor elevation of 8.5' (feet) (MSL) as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Kirkland asked if the application had been publicized and if the Village received any letters for or against the application. Scott Ladd stated that the application was publicized and that no .letters were received concerning the variance request. Mr. R. Bruce Wayne stated that his request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance was made in order that he might enclose the exist- ing carport to increase the square footage of living space in his home by approximately 200 square feet to accomodate his family of four. Mr. Wayne further -stated that he is unable to build onto the house in. the front; back or sides. Mr. Wayne passed out polaroid photos of the carport to the Board Members. Zoning Board of Adjustment • Public Hearing Minutes - June 19, 1989 - Page 4- Board Member Jerre Reddecliff moved, seconded by Alternate Kenneth Northamer to approve the variance to allow the conversion of an existing carport with a finish floor elevation of 7.97 ' (feet)( MSL) into additional living area in lieu of minumum finish first floor elevation of 8.5 ' (feet) (MSL) as required by the Zoning Ordinance subject to submittal to the Village of Tequesta, from the applicant, a letter of indemnity with regard to the finish floor elevation variance, in a form acceptable to the Village Attorney, and that all proposed construction must meet the various other codes and requirements of the Village of Tequesta. " The vote on the motion was: Jerre Reddecliff - for James. Van Wagner - against William KIrkland - for Alfred DeMott - for Kenneth Northamer - for Board Member Van Wagner stated that he opposed the variance request because it is going against the Village Ordinances which were originally made to protect both the homeowner and community from flood problems. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) NONE VII. ANY OTHER MATTER A) NONE VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Respectfully Submitted., Michelle Gensicke Recording Secretary Attested to by: Scott D. Ladd Clerk of the Board COUNTRY CLUB POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION TEQUESTA. FLORIDA June 19, 1989 TO: The Zoning Board of Adjustments FROM: Tim Goldsbury SUBJECT: Uniform Waterway Control The installation of boat lifts and mooring pilings outboard of piers and docks on wide waterways may not create navigational problems. Such installations on waterways or canals 85' or less in width create a navigational hazard. Accordingly, the Building Official is requested not to grant permits for such installations on these narrow waterways. The provisions dealing with mooring devices have been omitted in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance dated August 25, 1987. Thus, it would appear that the Building Official has the authority to make this interpretation without the necessity of a formal amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. cc: E. Collings 0' 1 (11) Any dock or pier shall be deemed to comply with this subsection if the I waterward end _of the centerline of the dock or pier is equidistant from the nearest points at which the property lines of adjoining pro- perty owners intersect the mean high water line. • • . 1 \ . IP k\....,.. . tjeere.4 ek4 • , ,-Ch....4 Property Line �� .............‘........ :**"...,izogielt ..-- • C4)r litir 11111111 - t1Brr ca i ...........0";c.... e'Y 1' �TopertY �� / . 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