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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7A_7/24/1997 lib VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ••� ` Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273•(407)575-6220 j •� ;: ` Fax: (407)575-6239 C� COON1 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Village of Tequesta Board of Adjustment held a regularly scheduled Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, May 19, 1997 . The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Raymond Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were: Chairman Raymond Schauer, Vice Chair Susan Brennan, Betty Coyle, and Donna McDonald. Also in attendance were Damian Peduto sitting in for Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board, and Village Attorney John C. Randolph. Absent from the meeting were Boardmembers Gilbert Finesilver and Wayne Shindoll. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Brennan moved that the Agenda be approved as submitted. Boardmember Coyle seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Raymond Schauer - for Susan Brennan - for Betty Coyle - for Donna McDonald - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda Recycled Paper y ' BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES • MAY 19, 1997 PAGE 2 was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 1. Meeting of April 21, 1997 Boardmember Brennan made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted for the April 21, 1997 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. Boardmember Coyle seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Raymond Schauer - for Susan Brennan - for Betty Coyle - for Donna McDonald - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the minutes were approved as submitted. IV. NEW BUSINESS An application from Henry P. McHale, owner of the property located at 23 Bay Harbor Subdivision, requesting a variance to the terms of the Official Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the village of Tequesta, Ordinance No. 355, as amended, Section XVI, Uniform Waterway Control, Subsection (B) , Dock and Pier Length, Width and Configuration, Paragraph (1) , to allow the construction of a 4' wide by 94' long dock access with a 6' wide by 20' long terminal platform, in lieu of no dock or pier being constructed which extends waterward from the mean high water line in excess of seventy-five (75) feet, as required by the Code. Acting Clerk of the Board Damian Peduto announced this agenda item. A) Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required. r • . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 1997 PAGE 3 Chairman Schauer conducted the swearing-in of Gene Wehage, who was the only person present who intended to speak during the hearing. B) Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications. A poll of the Boardmembers indicated that none had ex- parte communications. C) Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Gene Wehage, with Dolphin Marine Construction, representing Henry Mcxale, explained that the dock had to be extended to 94 feet to get a three-foot depth as required by Environmental ,Resources Management. Mr. Wehage explained that the existing 88' long dock was being removed. Mr. Peduto commented that notice had been given to the neighbors and that one letter had been received, from Bay Harbor Property Owners Association, addressed to Mr. Scott Ladd, Building Department, Village of Tequesta, which stated: Concerning the replacement of a dock at 23 Bay Harbor Rd. , the Bay Harbor Property Owners Association takes no position. The Association is neither for nor against the replacement. The letter was signed by Robert F. Schaet, President, BHPOA, with copies sent to Hank McHale and to Dolphin Marine Construction, Inc. Vice Chair Brennan questioned how the proposed 6' x 24 , platform at the end of the dock compared in size to others approved in the past. Mr. Wehage responded that was the largest size allowed within the Building Code. Boardmember McDonald inquired whether any other variances had been granted in that area for docks. Mr. Wehage responded that others had been granted for longer docks than the one proposed in this case. Mr. Peduto recommended that if the Board desired to approve this application that a condition of approval be attached requiring removal of the old dock. Mr. Wehage explained A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 1997 PAGE 4 that the depth at the end of the old dock was 18", and that the present 3-foot depth requirement had been instituted so that the riverbed would not be stirred up. Boardmember Coyle made a motion to approve the dock application from Henry P. McHale. Boardmember McDonald seconded the motion. Chairman Schauer suggested an amendment to the motion to approve the dock as submitted with the requirement that the old dock be removed at or about the same time that the new dock is installed, and a statement that the approval was being granted so as not to impart an unreasonable hardship on the- owner. Boardmember Coyle approved the amended motion. Vice Chair Brennan seconded the amended motion. The vote on the motion was: Raymond Schauer - for Susan Brennan - for Betty Coyle - for Donna McDonald - for The. motion was therefore passed and adopted. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Board. VI. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS Wade driest, Dover Road, commented that this agenda item should read Communication from Citizen, since he was the only citizen present at the meeting. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 1.997 PAGE 5 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Brennan moved that the meeting be adjourned. Boardmember McDonald seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Raymond Schauer - for Susan Brennan - for Betty Coyle - for Donna McDonald - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty Lhur Recording Secretary ATTEST: je(e-L Idid Damian Peduto Acting Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: P16-( z',, r0797 6-i6.97