1974.07.25_PB_Minutes_RegularATTACHMENT "A", "B", "C"
MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING, REVISED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, JULY 25, 1974, MEETING RECESSED FROM JULY 22, 1974.
• Chairman Kemery called the meeting to order at 2:10 P.M.
Present: Chairman Kemery, Dr. Guelzow, Messrs.
Wilcox, Johnson and Boscove.
Chairman Kemery stated the purpose of this meeting was a continuation
of the endeavor to complete the revision of the Comprehensive Plan
for Highland Beach, Florida. The removal of pages 10, 17 and 31 was
noted. Chairman Kemery asked if all members were in agreement on pages
as checked and removed, and if there were any questions. There were
none.
Mr. Johnson indicated he had felt concern over changes hastily made, i.e.,
on Page 9 "Byrd Beach not zoned". Mr. Sliney advised the zoning (RSI)
is indicated in a footnote. Mr. Johnson then observed that following
the meeting held on July 25, 1974, he was satisfied with changes and
recommendations made by the Planning Commission and the Comprehensive
Plan as presented was acceptable to him. Chairman Kemery asked for
further questions. There were none.
Mr. Sliney referred to changes and additions -
Appendix I, II and III
• LUI Ratio - Appendix 2
Zoning Map - Appendix 3
Mr. Boscove explained the zoning map had been signed at the last zoning
meeting and should be attached to the Comprehensive Plan. The members
of the Commission agreed.
Mr. Sliney read Page 1., Introduction, of the Comprehensive Plan and
discussed Appendix I with footnotes 1. thru 294. Footnotes were then
read into the record by Mr. Sliney. (Attachment "A.)
Chairman Kemery read from Page 22, Paragraph 2 and suggested the following
be inserted on Line 9 after "buildings" -
" to be set back from Easterly Survey or
Vegetation Line, whichever is farthest west
as zoned."
Mr. Sliney agreed. There were no additions or corrections. Mr. Boscove
then discussed the Easterly Survey Line, stating it is a theoretical
line, with Messrs. Wilcox, Sliney and Ms. Roberts joining the discussion.
Mr. Boscove read Section 15 of Chapter 30, zoning, pointing out that
• under Sub Section 15.19, Natural Vegetation Line this
line should be considered on the basis as set forth in the dune line
survey prepared by F.A.U., their report of July 1974. There were no
further additions or comments.
ATTACHMENT "B", ATTACHMENT "C"
ATTACHMENT "A" Page -2-
MINUTES: PLANNING_ COMMISSION PUBLIC_ HEARING, REVISED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, JULY_25, 1974, MEETING RECESSED FROM JULY 22, 1974.
• Chairman Kemery asked for a motion to adopt the Comprehensive Plan
with the corrections as read. Mr. Boscove so moved, Secretary Wilcox
seconded. There were no objections and no further discussion. Chair-
man Kemery, Dr. Guelzow and Messrs. Wilcox, Johnson and Boscove voted
Aye. The motion was approved unanimously.
An exchange of opinions relative to Resolution No. 1, (Attachment
"B"), and the transmittal letter dated July 25, 1974 (Attachment "C"),
followed Mr. Sliney's reading. Chairman Kemery moved to accept
Resolution No. 1 with corrections, as read. Secretary Wilcox seconded.
Chairman Kemery, Dr. Guelzow, Messrs. Wilcox, Boscove and Johnson voted
Aye. The motion was passed unanimously.
Secretary Wilcox moved to recess this meeting for re -typing of Reso-
lution. Chairman Kemery seconded. There followed a recess at 3:20 P.M.
for typing and distribution of the Resolution as corrected.
Chairman Kemery called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. Mr. Sliney
read Resolution No. 1 as corrected, Chairman Kemery, Messrs. Johnson,
Wilcox, Boscove and Dr. Guelzow's signatures were obtained.
Dr. Guelzow made the motion to cancel the meeting of July 30, 1974,
. scheduled for a discussion of Boca Hi's RPUD change in Plans. This
meeting to be held August 2, 1974 at 3 P.M. at which time all infor-
mation, plans and survey of exact locations are to be submitted for
consideration,and to determine a date for a Public Hearing with due
notice thereof. Mr. Boscove seconded the motion. Chairman Kemery,
Dr. Guelzow, Messrs. Wilcox, Boscove, Johnson voted Aye. The motion
was passed unanimously.
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The letter of transmittal was signed by Chairman Kemery, Secretary
Wilcox, Messrs. Johnson, Boscove and Dr. Guelzow.
Mr. Boscove moved to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Guelzow seconded.
Chairman Kemery, Dr. Guelzow, Messrs. Wilcox, Boscove and Johnson
seconded. The motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Wilcox
Secretary
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APPROVED:-
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Vice Chairman
APPENDIX 1
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATED INFORMATION
As much of the basic information gathered for the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan was based on conditions existing in 1971 and earlier years as
set forth in the Comprehensive Plan prepared and submitted to the Town
by Bair, Abernathy & Associates, Inc. in 1971, the Planning Commission
has deemed it advisable to update the information contained therein with
current information wherever such information is available. Consequently,
the Comprehensive Plan is hereby deemed to include the following updated
information. Each paragraph number below listed corresponds with the
similar number in the Comprehensive Plan.
1. From an estimated population of 150 in 1950, the Town has grown to
around 2700 at present, but only about 1000 are registered voters
and have established residence locally.
2. At the present time about 25/ of the land in lots or parcels within
municipal boundaries remains undeveloped contrasted to a figure of
75/ at the time of the original Comprehensive Plan.
3. At the time of the original Comprehensive Plan the Town of Highland
Beach was termed "relatively undeveloped", however, in 1974 the Town
has become substantially developed.
4. There are at present approximately 1000 registered voters, and there
• are approximately 1700 persons who come to the Town for relatively
long stays during the winter season.
5. At the present time the low summer population is approximately 1500
and the high peak during the winter is over 3800.
6. Table 3 shows land occupancy as of early 1971
7. The percentages of occupied versus vacant land is as of early 1971_
8. This information reflects as of early 1971 that much of the Town's
area at that time was uncommitted.
9. This map is on file at the Highland Beach Town Hall.
10. Highest current values as of early 1971 were concentrated in Area 3.
11. This figure regarding undeveloped land is as of early 1971.
12. The comment with regard to ocean -front lands values is as of early
1971.
13.
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Square
foot
values
date
from
1971.
14.
Square
foot
values
date
from
1971.
15. Information contained herein dates from early 1971.
16. Square foot values date from early 1971.
17. Information contained herein dates from early 1971.
18. Building information dates from early 1971.
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`19. Information contained in -paragraph concerning conversion of existing
uses dates from early 1971.
20. The drawbridge referred to as being under construction has been
completed and spans 40th Street in Boca Raton, Florida.
21. Information contained herein dates from early 1971.
22. Information contained herein dates from early 1971.
23. The police and fire departments were expanded and a new Town Hall
built. in 1972 and 1973.
24. 'Information contained herein dates from early 1971.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1
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/ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA SHOWING
THE ADOPTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes requires,
among other things, that the Planning Commission show their
intent, through a formally adopted resolution to adopt a
Comprehensive Plan for submission to the Town Commission,
and
WHEREAS, it is resolved that the Planning Commission
has held numerous meetings and numerous Public Hearings
and has considered a Comprehensive Plan and changes rela-
tive thereto, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the
Planning Commission of the Town of Highland Beach does
0 herewith adopt a Comprehensive Plan for transmittal to the
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Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach for their
consideration and/or approval.
PASSED ANDADOPTEDand effective immediately, this
day of� 1974.
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(Secretary) /
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
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TO THE MAYOR AND TOWN COMMISSIONERS
OF HIGHLAND BEACH
Gentlemen:
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3614 South Ocean Boulevard
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
305 - 278-4548
July 25, 1974
Re: Public Hearings held on July 22, 1974,
and recessed to July 25, 1974, and formal
approval of a, Comprehensive Plan to be submitted
to the Town Commission.
Pursuant to procedures as set forth in Florida Statutes, Chapter
163, at our Public Hearing, we have today considered and approved
a Comprehensive Plan consisting of L Pages, together with a
number of changes.
A copy of the final report is attached and shows changes adopted
by an affirmative majority vote and is submitted for your consider-
ations.
Respectfully,
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chairman
Secretary
Approval of all signatures to
be on Comprehensive Plan and
each page to be marked; final copy
with initials of the Secretary of
the Planning Commission.
CONCURRED BY: