- Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - December 1, 2022
City Hall Council Chambers - 6:00 PM
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The City desires to accommodate persons with disabilities. Accordingly, any physically handicapped person, pursuant to Chapter 286.26 Florida Statutes, should at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, submit a written request to the chairperson of the meeting that the physically handicapped person desires to attend.
NOTICE
All persons who anticipate speaking on any Public Hearing item must fill out an Oath Card to be heard on that agenda item and sign the oath contained thereon. These cards are located on the table near the entrance to the Council Chamber or may be obtained from the Recording Secretary. This meeting will be conducted in accordance to the procedures adopted in Resolution # 24-1997.
Those speaking in favor of a request will be heard first, those opposed will be heard second, and those who wish to make a public comment on the item will speak third. The applicant may make a brief rebuttal if necessary. A representative from either side, for or against, may cross-examine a witness.
Anyone who speaks is considered a witness. If you have photographs, sketches, or documents that you desire for the Commission to consider, they must be submitted into evidence and will be retained by the City. Please submit such exhibits to the Recording Secretary.
Applicants for land use and zoning related items are advised that the resumes of staff members who prepare applicable staff reports are on file in the City Clerk's Office.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
III. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. OCTOBER 26, 2022 MINTUES
V. QUASI-JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION PROCEDURES
- Verify all persons wishing to speak before the board has signed an Oath Card.
- Chairman confirms that all agenda items have been properly advertised.
- Member's statements if they have visited any of the sites, or spoken to any members of the public regarding an item to be reviewed this evening.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
- VARIANCE (VAR) 21-2022 3705 Hickory Park Drive - Rehearing Request
- VARIANCE (VAR) 25-2022 2343 ARMOUR COURT
- VARIANCE (VAR) 26-2022 3550 S WASHINGTON AVENUE
- MARCH 29, 2023 MEETING
- PETITIONS AND REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT
- REPORTS
- ADJOURNMENT
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Regular Meeting
December 1, 2022
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BAA) of the City of Titusville, Florida, met in regular session in Council Chambers, on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
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Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and asked the assembly to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Present were Chairwoman Kristin Smith-Rodriguez, Vice-Chairman Thomas Taylor, Member Gina Beckles, Member Margaret Van Deven and Alternate Member David Mandernack. Also, in attendance were Senior Planner Eddy Galindo, Planner Joshua Mesnick, Assistant City Attorney Chelsea Farrell and Sr. Administrative Assistant Kim Amick. It was determined that a quorum was present.
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Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes for October 26, 2022. Member Van Deven seconded. All in attendance voted to approve the minutes.
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Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez confirmed the quasi-judicial procedures verifying that all persons wishing to speak before the board has signed an oath card.
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Eddy Galindo confirmed that all agenda items had been properly advertised.
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez called for members’ statements, if they had visited any of the sites.
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Consent Agenda Items
None
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Old Business
None
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New Business
Variance 21-2022 – 3705 Hickory Park Drive – Rehearing Request
Eddy Galindo reviewed the staff report and explained that the applicant was requesting a rehearing of Variance 21-2022 that was denied at the October 26, 2022 meeting.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion to deny a rehearing on this issue.
Member Beckles seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Alternate Member Mandernack Yes
Motion passed
Variance 25-2022 – 2343 Armour Court
Eddy Galindo reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Discussion followed.
Alternate Member Mandernack made a motion to approve Variance 25-2022, 2343 Armour Court.
Vice-Chairman Taylor seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Alternate Member Mandernack Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Motion passed.
Variance 26-2022 – 3550 S Washington Avenue
Eddy Galindo reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Mark Frank, 1703 Crossbill Drive, Titusville, FL, spoke in favor.
Lisa McCotter, 515 Country Club Drive, Titusville, FL, spoke in favor.
A short presentation was shown.
Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion on the second ground sign for Variance 26-2022 to approve the language from staff with no objection to the second ground sign.
Member Van Deven seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Alternate Member Mandernack Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Motion passed.
Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion to approve the surface area of the ground sign as recommended by staff as stated on Page 36 of the Staff Report.
Alternate Member Mandernack seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Alternate Member Mandernack Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Motion passed.
March 29, 2023 Meeting
Eddy Galindo stated the March 29, 2023 meeting needed to be rescheduled to another date due to a Council Chamber conflict. He stated the dates to consider are Thursday, March 30, 2023, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 or Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The board agreed to move the March 29, 2023 BAA meeting to Thursday, March 30, 2023.
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Petitions and Request from the Public
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Reports
City Staff – None
City Attorney – None.
Members – None.
Chairman – None.
Adjournment was at 6:39 p.m.