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request a variance. After going over some of the findings and a lengthy discussion as to
the correct marmer in which to detennine the number of units pennitted on the property in
question the. Board felt that according to the District schedule of Regulations Faye
vlilliamson had enough property and did not need a variance.
Member Kirk moved no variance was needed, seconded by member Wright; meIOOers Wright,
Kirk, Ferneau, Altobello voted yes, Chairman au-I~ refrained from voting, stating he was not
completely convinced that the marmer the baard chose to use to detennine its units allowable
was correct. Vote carried.
ADJOURNNENT
Hember Kirk moved to adjourn, seconded by member Wright, Heeting adjourned.
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Ci ty of Okeechobee
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Ci ty of Okeechobee
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REGULAR MEETING
The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals/Fire Code Board of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, covened in its regular meeting in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, Okeechobee, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 at 7:00 P.M..
TUESDAY, MAY 5,1981
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
James Kirk, Jim Wright, Darrell Ferneau, and Frank Altobello.
Chairman Dale Burk called the meeting to order with the following members present:
Others present were: Beatrice Lowe, Secretary; Keith Tomey, Fire Chief.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Burk noted some corrections were needed in the minutes. With no other
Wright. Vote unanimous.
objections, member Kirk moved to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by member
THOMPSON - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION
plans was adequate and met the requirments of the District Schedule of Regulations.
zoned area was reviewed by the Board. The Board found that the setback on the revised
C.B. Thompson's request for special exception to build warehouses in a Commercially
After discussion and going over the findings for a special exception, member
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Wright moved to grant the request under the condition that construction is to begin
within a six month period. Motion seconded by member Kirk. The motion was amended to
read construction to begin in six (6) months and be completed within one year of the
approval of this special exception. Vote unanimous.
FIRE CODE BOARD
GILBERT OIL COMPANY - APPEAL FIRE CHIEF'S DECISION
Chairman Burk read the amended Ordinance #402, adopted March 10, 1081, to the
Board, stating the Board of Adjustments and Appeals was to act as a Board of Appeals
for decisions of the Fire Chief.
Gil Culbreth appeared before the Board to appeal the decision of the Fire Chief,
that he needed a 2U' foot setback for his bulk plant. Gil Culbreth presented a set of
plans to the Board for proposal to correct violations cited by Fire Chief Tomey.
Chief Tomey explained requirements of the State Code for a Bulk Plant.
Member Ferneau asked Fire Chief Tomey if Mr. Culbreth could bury the tanks and
meet the code. Chief Tomey said if Mr. Culbreth would put the tanks under ground on the
same property, he would have the setback requirements needed for under ground tanks, as
only a three (3) foot setback from the property line is required for under ground tanks.
Member Wright asked if this could be considered grandfathered in? Attorney Conlon
noted to the Board that you could not grandfather in subsequent violations of health
and safty codes.
Attorney Conlon asked Chief Tomey after reading from page 30-A, paragraph 1 1-6
of the National Fire Cooe of 1979 as adopted through Ordinance by the City if in issuing
his order to Mr. Culbreth to comply with the 20' foot setback, he had considered this
exception for him and you had determined that it is a recognized hazard to the point he
will have to strictly comply, and was that what he was appealing? Chief Tomey's
answer was yes to Attorney Conlon's question.
John Cassels representing Glades Gas Company appeared before the Board opposing
the request of Mr. Culbreth.
After a lengthy discussion on this request chairman Burk recessed the meeting for a
15 minute break.
Chairman Burk called the Board of Adjustments and Appeals/Fire Code Board back into
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Mr. Cassels proceeded, in his representation of Glades Gas Company, in the objection
of Mr. Culbreth's request. There were no other objections from citizens. After a lenghty
discussion, member Ferneau moved to affirm the discision of the Fire Chief on this matter.
Motion died from lack of second.
After more discussion, member Altobello moved, the Board should over rule the Fire
Chief's decision feeling that it was not a recognized hazard to life and adjoining property,
therefore, the existing plant and equipment could stay. Motion seconded by member Wright.
Chairman Burk asked if there were further discussion. Member Altobello and member Wright
voted yes. Member Ferneau and Chairman Burk voted no. Member Kirk abstained from voting,
because he was having difficulty in coming up with a decision he thought to be proper.
Attorney Conlon pointed out to member Kirk that, if he abstain from voting, a tie
would not carry.
The Board cited the ruling by the Fire Chief is correct.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Wright moved to adjourn, seconded by member Ferneau. Vote carried.
PLANNING BOARD
Chairman Burk called the Planning Board to order.
Chairman Burk noted to the Board the request for rezoning by Bass and Company had
been cancelled.
Due to the late hour member Wright moved to take up the portion of the possible
review of unfilled and unfenced borrow pits until next meeting, seconded by member Altobello.
Vote Unanimous.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Planning Board
City of Okeechobee
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Planning Board Secretary
City of Okeechobee
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