- Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - September 27, 2023
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. AUGUST 23, 2023 MINUTES
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) NO 16-2023, 2671 SUSSANA LANE
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 18-2023, 2300 FOX HOLLOW DRIVE
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 19-2023, 11 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 20-2023, 875 EDGEWOOD ROAD
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 21-2023, 3305 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 22-2023, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RIVERFRONT CENTER BOULEVARD & HORIZON DRIVE
- VARIANCE (VAR) NO 23-2023, SILVER STAR ROAD AND US 1
IX. PETITIONS AND REQUEST FROM THE PUBLIC PRESENT
X. REPORTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Regular Meeting
September 27, 2023
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BAA) of the City of Titusville, Florida, met in regular session in Council Chambers, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
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Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked the assembly to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Present were Chairwoman Kristen Smith-Rodriguez, Vice-Chairman Thomas Taylor, Member Margaret Van Deven, Member Gina Beckles and Member Richard Wheelus. Also, in attendance were Community Development Director Brad Parrish, Assistant City Attorney Chelsea Farrell and Sr. Administrative Assistant Kim Amick. It was determined that a quorum was present.
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Member Wheelus made a motion to approve the minutes for August 23, 2023. Member Van Devens 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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Brad Parrish confirmed that all agenda items had been properly advertised.
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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
Brad Parrish introduced new staff member, Christie Anderson, Sr. Planner.
Variance16-2023 – 3671 Sussana Lane
Christie Anderson reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Clint Griffin, 2661 Sussana Lane, Titusville, Florida, spoke against the item.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion to deny Variance 16-2023, 2671 Sussana Lane. He stated the variance does not meet the minimum requirements of the setbacks on the property as configured.
Members Beckles seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Member Wheelus Yes
Motion passed.
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Variance 18-2023 – 2300 Fox Hollow Drive
Christie Anderson reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Abby Offerman, 2487 Aloma Ave #100, Winter Park, Florida, spoke in favor of the item.
Discussion followed.
Member Van Deven made a motion to approve Variance 18-2023, 2300 Fox Hollow Drive.
Vice-Chairman Taylor seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Member Wheelus Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Motion passed.
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Variance 19-2023 – 11 S Washington Avenue
Christie Anderson reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Robin Kendall, 10002 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, Florida, spoke in favor of the item.
Discussion followed.
Member Wheelus made a motion to approve Variance 19-2023, 11 S. Washington Avenue to allow a second sign on the South elevation of the property. The sign will remain under 60 square feet as per Code.
Member Beckles seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Wheelus Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Motion passed.
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Variance 20-2023 – 875 Edgewood Road
Christie Anderson reviewed the staff report and explained what the applicant was requesting.
Don Human, 1965 Tranquility Lane, Titusville, Florida, spoke in favor of the item.
Cris Curtis, 875 Edgewood Road, Titusville, Florida, spoke in favor of the item.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairman Taylor made a motion to approve Variance 20-2023, 875 Edgewood Road, as presented.
Member Wheelus seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Member Van Deven Yes
Member Wheelus Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Motion passed.
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Variance 21-2023 – 3305 S. Washington Avenue
Christie Anderson stated they request to table this application to a date certain, to the next scheduled meeting on October 25, 2023.
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez asked if the applicant was present.
John Greene, 3305 S. Washington Avenue, Titusville, Florida.
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez asked if he agreed to table the item to the next meeting.
Mr. Greene stated yes.
Member Beckles made a motion to move the variance to the next meeting.
Member Wheelus seconded.
Roll call was as follows:
Member Van Deven Yes
Member Wheelus Yes
Chairwoman Smith-Rodriguez Yes
Vice-Chairman Taylor Yes
Member Beckles Yes
Motion passed.
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Variance 22-2023 – Southwest Corner of Riverfront Center Boulevard & Horizon Drive
Christie Anderson stated the application has been administratively withdrawn because the requested variance was determined not to be required.
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Variance 23-2023 – Silver Star Road and US 1
Christie Anderson stated the variance has been withdrawn because they pursued an administrative waiver and was able to meet the requirements through that process.
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Petitions and Request from the Public
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Reports
Chairwoman – None.
City Attorney – None.
Members – None.
City Staff – None.
Adjournment was at 7:02 p.m.