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1975.02.11_PB_Minutes_WorkshopATTACHMENT "A" and "B" MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION - WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 11, 1975. FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING. • Chairman Boscove called the Workshop Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. The agenda is attachment "A". The secretary called the roll: Present: N. M. Johnsop, J. A. Boscove, J. M. Farrin, R. B. Myers and Mrs. A. Allen (Alternate). Absent: E. A. Potere The Chairman advised this Workshop Meeting was called for a discussion of changes in the Comprehensive Plan. Noting that the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for updating yearly, Chairman Boscove suggested the first order of business should be to obtain meaningful figures as to the number of units to be built in the Town of Highland Beach. Mrs. Roberts, Town Manager, informed the members of the Planning Com- mission of comments made by expert witnesses testifying in the Healy litigation. She mentioned that Messrs. McKeown, Adair, Turner and Town Attorney Thomas Becker had expressed the need for updating and rewording of the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Boscove advised that by estimating the maximum number of units allowable on existing properties under present zoning regulations, the • necessity for updating may be determined. In reviewing Table 7, the Chairman advised these were theoretical not bona fide figures, adding, if land is already committed the committed figure is to be used. Mr. Johnson referred to Lots 116 and 117. In a discussion following, it was noted no building permit had been issued and no construction started. Mrs. Roberts pointed out the six month time schedule for starting construction had been waived by a Court Settlement. Con- struction must be started by August 1976 and fully completed by August 1977. In the event construction is not completed by this date, present zoning will be applicable to this property. Following Mr. Johnson's suggestion to rezone Lots 116 and 117 to 2A and propose a change to TR 40, Chairman Boscove stated the Comprehensive Plan must be updated before changes can be considered. Mrs. Roberts read paragraph two on page 2 of the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion followed. Admiral Farrin inquired as to the identity of the parent document -,viz., Zoning or Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Roberts ad- vised the Zoning Ordinance implements the Comprehensive Plan which is the parent document. Chairman Boscove recommended efforts be concentrated on revision of Table 7, page 8 of the Comprehensive Plan, stating the figures shown • are now erroneous. A general discussion relative to RM. 2 zoning followed. ATTACHMENT "A" and "B" Page -2- MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION - WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 11 1975 • FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING. Col. Johnson, Civic League member, in audience, stated that at the Public Hearing held by the Town Commission when the new zoning ordin- ance was passed there were a number of serious objections made. The consensus at that time was that the new ordinance did not go far enough. Col. Johnson asked if he was correct in assuming there were two things the Planning Commission wished to do at this time (a) to be sure no serious conflict existed between the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance and (b) to consider the number of objections made to the new Zoning Ordinance which are a matter of record in the Town Commission minutes. Chairman Boscove agreed these points were to be reviewed. A discussion followed relative to updated information for the Compre- hensive Plan presently available. Chairman Boscove suggested a Committee meet to map out a schedule from surveys available. Col. Fran Johnson will join Mr. N. Johnson in checking parcels of land and surveys. Mrs. Roberts will contact Mr. Jim Smoot to determine the cost of providing copy of information available to aid in updating information for the Comprehensive Plan revisions. A date for a Work- shop Meeting is to be determined in the future. Mrs. Roberts suggested the Planning Commission might consider elimin- ating Table 7 in plans and policies for the future. • Chairman Boscove, advised the business of this Workshop Meeting having been completed,a motion to adjourn was in order. Admiral Farrin off- ered the motion to adjourn, Mr. Myers seconded the motion, the vote being unanimous, the Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. At this time Chairman Boscove called a five minute recess prior to the Regular Meeting. MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION - WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 11, 1975 FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING. The roll having been called, the Regular Meeting was called to order at 8:45 P.M. by Chairman Boscove. The agenda is attachment "A". MINUTES The Chairman advised this was a Regular Meeting of the Planning Com- mission indicating the first order of business to be consideration and motion for approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 14, 1975. Copies of minutes having been examined, reading thereof was waived. Admiral Farrin noted corrections and/or changes to be made. • The secretary read corrected paragraph 5, page 2 from the Minutes and advised the meeting adjournment time had been corrected to read 9:30 P.M. ATTACHMENT "A" and "B" Page -3- MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION - WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 11 1975, FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING. • The Chairman asked for a motion for approval of the minutes with corrections as read. Mr. Myers offered the motion, Mr. Johnson seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS R. B. Myers - Restaurants and Clubs. Mr. Myers reported on a meeting with Mr. Tore Wallin, Chairman of the Planning Commission of Delray Beach. Mr. Myers advised they had dis- cussed the proximity of Boca and Delray with Highland Beach and the advisability of harmonious relationships with the three communities. Mr. Wallin was of the opinion that private clubs presented no problems so long as conditional use (i.e., as long as conditions are abided by) and not permissive use, was the rule. Their meeting included a discussion of the setback ruling with relation to Boca Hi. It was Mr. Wallin's re- commendation that a ruling be obtained from the Florida State Department of Natural Resources. Mrs. Stewart, in audience, questioned the number of parking spaces generally set aside for restaurant and private clubs staff. Mr. Myers said this had not been discussed. Mrs. Roberts ad- vised that Mr. Dan Katulla of Delray and Mr. Walter Young of Boca Raton might provide Mr. Myers with helpful information. Mr. Myers concluded • his report advising he would continue his efforts on surveying policies relative to Restaurants and Private Clubs. J. M. Farrin - Seawalls - No report. E. A. Potere - Public Utilities and Housing Board of Adjustment - No report. MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Boscove presented a letter from the Department of Natural Re- sources relative to the application made by Mr. Richard Munz (attachment "B"). In a discussion that followed, Mr. Boscove stated the Planning Commission will act in conjunction with the State of Florida relative to the setback line, using the Department of Natural Resources decisions as a guide. Mr. O'Grady, Zoning Administrative Official (and Building Official) noted that Attorney General Shevins has advised all applications for 50 ft. setback waivers for future developments must be made to the Florida State Dept. of Natural Resources. Mrs. Roberts and Chairman Boscove agreed an effort should be made to have the Beach setback line definitely established . Mr. O'Grady mentioned that according to Florida State Law, henceforth all new condominium construction plans must comply with requirements for use •by handicapped persons. This law applies to entrys, ramps, washroom and other facilities, in all common areas. ATTACHMENT "A" and "B" Page -4- r � �J is MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION - WORKSHOP MEETING - FEBRUARY 11, 1975, FOLLOWED BY REGULAR MEETING. No action was taken on Planning Commission_ Secretary E. A. Potere's suggestion re: distribution of minutes and covers, due to his absence. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Boscove asked for further comments or questions for discussion. There were none. Admiral Farrin offered the motion to adjourn, Mr. Myers seconded. All members of the Commission having voted approval, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. APPROVED: E. A. Potere, Secretary Lucille S. Miller Secretary pro-tem Chairman