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RESUMÉ OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
HELD April 19, 2017

CENTRAL OFFICE COMPLEX
3363 WEST PARK PLACE, BOARD CHAMBERS
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
(8:30 A.M. – 9:23 A.M.)
Present:
Auby Smith  
 
Bill Stromquist  
 
Judy Gund  
 
Jennifer Rigby  
Absent:
Jesse Casey
 
Frederick J. Gant
 
Mark Robinson
Staff Present:
Allyson Cain, Urban Planner, Planning & Zoning
Andrew Holmer, Division Manager, Planning & Zoning
Caleb MacCartee, Urban Planner, Planning & Zoning
Horace Jones, Director, Development Services
John Fisher, Senior Urban Planner, Planning & Zoning
Juan Lemos, Senior Planner, Planning & Zoning
Kayla Meador, Sr Office Assistant
Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney
REGULAR BOA AGENDA
             
1.   The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M.
             
2.   Members of Staff were sworn in and accepted as expert witness
             
3.   Acceptance of the BOA Meeting Package with the Development Services Staff Findings-of-Fact, into evidence.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to accept the meeting package.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
4.   Proof of Publication and waive the reading of the legal advertisement.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

The Clerk provided proof of publication and motion was made to accept.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
5.   Approval of Resume Minutes.
             
A.   AI-12084    Approval of the March 15, 2017 Resume Minutes.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to approve the March 15, 2017 Resume Minutes.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
6.   Consideration of the following cases:
             
A.   AI-11948    Case No.: V-2017-01
Address: 7991 Doublegate Drive
Request: Variance to the required 15' rear setback to allow for a 12' deck
Requested by: Patricia Apostolides, Owner

No BOA member acknowledged any ex parte communication regarding this item. 

No BOA member acknowledged visiting the site. 

No BOA member refrained from voting on this matter due to any conflict of interest.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to accept into evidence the applicant's exhibit.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Motion by Board Member Judy Gund, Seconded by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist 

Motion was made to approve the Variance with a 10 foot deck instead of a 12 foot deck. Ms. Gund stated that Criteria 1: the L shape lot is special conditions, Criteria 2: the applicant is not responsible for platted lot shape, Criteria 3: not conferring special privilege on the applicant, Criteria 4: being outside on a deck is enjoyable, Criteria 5: lowering 12 foot deck to a 10 foot deck, Criteria 5: is consistent with the LDC.
  Vote: 3 - 1 Approved
 
Voted No: Board Member Jennifer Rigby
             
B.   AI-12019    Case No.: V-2017-02
Address: 3295 Barrancas Avenue
Request: Variance to allow increase in height of proposed sign from 6 feet to 12 feet
Requested by: Nicholas Schumm, Agent for Diocese of Pensacola, Owner

No BOA member acknowledged any ex parte communication regarding this item. 

Judy Gund acknowledged visiting the site. 

No BOA member refrained from voting on this matter due to any conflict of interest. 
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Jennifer Rigby 

Motion was made to recommend approval of Staff's changed Findings of Fact.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to agree with Staff's Findings of Fact and to grant the Variance.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
C.   AI-11962    Case No.: CU-2017-05
Address: 1525 E. Nine Mile Road
Request: Conditional Use to allow a Mural Sign on a commercial building
Requested by: Brad Moore, Agent for Walmart, Owner

No BOA member acknowledged any ex parte communication regarding this item. 

No BOA member acknowledged visiting the site. 

No BOA member refrained from voting on this matter due to any conflict of interest.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to agree with Staff's Findings of Fact and grant Conditional Use.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
D.   AI-11954    Case No.: CU-2017-06
Address: 117 Pace Parkway
Request: Conditional use to allow an assisted living facility in LDMU zoning district
Requested by: James E. "Skip" Butler, Jr., Agent for International Paper Company, Owner

No BOA member acknowledged any ex parte communication regarding this item. 

No BOA member acknowledged visiting the site. 

No BOA member refrained from voting on this matter due to any conflict of interest.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to agree with Staff' Findings of Fact and grant Conditional Use.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
E.   AI-12020    Case No.: CU-2017-07
Address: 600 Highway 297-A
Request: Conditional use to allow construction of a 180' monopole communication tower in (Ind) zoning district
Requested by: Steven Griffin, Agent for Gulf Power Company, Owner

No BOA member acknowledged any ex parte communication regarding this item. 

No BOA member acknowledged visiting the site. 

No BOA member refrained from voting on this matter due to any conflict of interest.
  Motion by Vice Chairman Bill Stromquist, Seconded by Board Member Judy Gund 

Motion was made to agree with Staff's Findings of Fact and approve the Conditional Use.
  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
7.   Discussion Items.
             
8.   Old/New Business.
             
9.   Announcement.

The next Board of Adjustment Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m., at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, 3363 West Park Place.
             
10.   The meeting adjourned at 9:23 A.M.

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