Board of Adjustment Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HELD ON THURSDAY, May 28, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PRAYER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Bennie Clark; Joyce Calvert; Clem Benton, Jr; William Nunn; Bret McCain, Chairman
- Absent:
- James Crist; BJ Beavin
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
- Attendees:
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- Steve McCain, Assistant City Attorney
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by William Nunn, and seconded by Bennie Clark to approve the absences of Mr. Crist and Ms. Beavin.
- AYE:
- William Nunn, Clem Benton, Jr, Joyce Calvert, Bennie Clark, Chairman Bret McCain
Passed
5.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER(S)
Mr. Nunn was made a voting member for the meeting.
Mr. Nunn was made a voting member for the meeting.
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 26, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015
March 26, 2015, April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015
Motion was made by Bennie Clark, and seconded by William Nunn to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2015, April 23, 2015 and the April 30, 2015 meetings.
- AYE:
- Joyce Calvert, Clem Benton, Jr, William Nunn, Bennie Clark, Chairman Bret McCain
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Variance for the Reduction in Driveway Width & Landscape Strips - A1 Kitchen Remodeling - 3306 S 7th Street
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Brad Currie, Representative from Engineering, Design and Construction spoke on behalf of the project and answered questions from the Board. Todd Thomas, Property Owner, addressed his concerns with the drainage issues near his property. Paul Schall, Abutting Property Owner, spoke positively about how the improvements can only help the drainage problem.
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application. Brad Currie, Representative from Engineering, Design and Construction spoke on behalf of the project and answered questions from the Board. Todd Thomas, Property Owner, addressed his concerns with the drainage issues near his property. Paul Schall, Abutting Property Owner, spoke positively about how the improvements can only help the drainage problem.
Motion was made by William Nunn, and seconded by Clem Benton, Jr to approve the Variance with the following conditions:
- The applicant increases the width of the driveway apron, at the entrance, in coordination with FPUA to adjust the affect utility pole;
- The applicant installs paved connections to the abutting properties with established driveways connecting to the site;
- The applicant installs a caution sign, within the initial segment of the driveway, acknowledging the reduced width to users; and
- The applicant dedicates a utility easement to FPUA which encompasses the existing, and relocated overhead utility poles, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed development.
- AYE:
- Bennie Clark, Joyce Calvert, Clem Benton, Jr, William Nunn, Chairman Bret McCain
Passed
8.
DISCUSSION / OTHER BUSINESS
9.
ADJOURNMENT