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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL LAND PLANNING AGENCY, SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING - TOWN COMMISSION, ZONING, DR. RICHARD ORMAN, NOVEMBE
1977.
Vice Mayor Horton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., advising this
was a special meeting called for the purpose of examining the recommen-
dations of Dr. Richard Orman in connection with the revision of the Zoning
Code of Ordinances, Town of Highland Beach, Highland Beach, Florida.
Present: J. A. Boscove, N. M. Johnson, J. M. Farrin, Adele
Allen, H. C. Storm.
Absent: R. B. Myers, O. Edlund
Also present, E. W. Roberts, T. E. Sliney, K. M. Borgemenke, and Richard
Orman, PhD.,Vice Mayor Horton, Commissioners Joy, Mumford and Clark.
Following the business scheduled (Agenda, Attachment "A"), Vice Mayor Horton
advised that Dr. Orman would discuss the Land Use Controls Policy Paper
(Attachment "B", with issues numbered).
After discussion and examination of the Paper, the following actions were
taken by the Town Commission:
Administrative Issues:
#1 Re: LUI control technique -
MOTION: No motion. Not included in land use plan.
#2 Re: Deletion of the use of Residential Planned Unit Development
as a means of controlling land development.
MOTION: No motion. Not included in land use plan.
#3 Re: Instituting a site plan preview process or conditional use
designation to replace the present special exception approach
to permitting uses other than residential.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark to advise Dr. Orman that the
Town Commission is interested in the Special Exception
Process "emphasizing once again I am talking about
Special Exceptions." Seconded by Commissioner Mumford.
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0
#4 Re: The review of all applications for building permits to assure
compliance with the intent of land development regulations.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark, 2nd, Vice Mayor Horton, "I would
move that the recommendation be not accepted."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0
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MEETING - TOWN COMMISSION, ZONING, DR. RICHARD ORMAN, NOVEMBER 7,
1977.
• #5 Re: Approval of all accessory structures before a building permit is
issued.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark, 2nd Commissioner Joy, "I move that
we accept the recommendation of Dr. Orman."
Vote: Motion carried. 4-0
Height and Bulk Issues
#6 Re: Reorganization of entire zoning ordinance to provide regulations
delineated by districts rather than substantive headings.
MOTION: By Commissioner Mumford, 2nd Commissioner Joy, to accept
recommendation.
'Note: Motion carried, 4-0.
#7 Re: A minimum square footage of 1400 sq. feet to be established for
all residential units in the Town.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Clark, 2nd Vice Mayor Horton:
"I move we accept the recommendation."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0.
#8 Re: Buildings in all high density areas to be allowed to reach
moderate heights (10-12 stories)
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By Commissioner Joy, 2nd Commissioner Clark, "I make
the motion that we accept the recommendation."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0.
#9 Re: The Town maintaining the "he"ight limiting plane as a technique
for limiting the height."
MOTION: By Commissioner Joy I make a motion that we maintain
the present height - the height limiting plane".
Vote: Motion not seconded. Dr. Orman was requested to show
the Town Commission an alternative.
#10 Re: To encourage the building of moderately tall buildings in the
moderate and high density districts.
MOTION: By Vice Mayor Horton, 2nd Commissioner Clark: "I move
that we express the concurrence that moderately tall
buildings should be encouraged."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0.
#11 Re: To adopt regulations implementing the lowest density recommended
in the land use plan's range of density for each zone.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark, 2nd Commissioner Mumford: "I
move that we accept the recommendation."
• Vote: Motion carried, 4-0.
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MEETING -TOWN COMMISSION, ZONING, DR. RICHARD ORMAN, NOVEMBER 7,
1977.
• #12 Re: To permit a density transfer (Transfer of Development Rights)
from ocean front properties to properties west of AlA.
MOTION: No motion - Commission had previously expressed opinion.
Vote: -
#13 Re: The use of the density bonus as a means of encouraging
quality development.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark, 2nd, Vice Mayor Horton: "I
move that we accept the recommendation with the
emphasis on small increase in density as a useful
carrot to get the developer to do something else
we want him to do."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0
#14 Re: To require that all utilities be placed underground.
MOTION: By Commissioner Clark, 2nd Commissioner Mumford,
"I move that we accept the recommendation."
Vote: Motion carried, 4-0
#15 Re: The
Town instituting a mandatory platting requirement.
MOTION:
By Commissioner Clark, 2nd, Commissioner Mumford:
"Move the acceptance of the recommendation."
• Vote:
Motion carried, 4-0.
#16 Re: To
continue to permit some accessory uses in large residential
developments.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Horton called for a motion that no commer-
cial accessory uses be permitted. Convenience ser-
vices are not likely to remain limited to the devel-
opment in which they are located. Private clubs and
all other such uses should be eliminated from resi-
dential projects. Motion by Commissioner Mumford, 2nd
by Commissioner Clark, "I so move."
Vote:
Motion carried, 4-0.
#17 Re: To
modify the coastal setback to more adequately protect
the natural dune.
MOTION:
By Commissioner Mumford, 2nd, Commissioner Joy, "I
so move that we go along with the recommendation."
Vote:
Motion carried, 4-0.
Because of the procedure employed there was limited opportunity for Planning
Commission members to participate in the discussion at the joint meeting.
The Planning Commission was not requested to, and did not participate in,
voting on the above recommendations.
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSIONAOCAL LAND PLANNING AGENCY, SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING -TOWN COMMISSION ZONING DR. RICHARD ORMAN NOVEMBER 7,
1977.
At the conclusion of the examination and discussion of the paper presented
by Dr. Orman, Vice Mayor Horton declared the meeting to be adjourned at
9:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
. A. Boscove, Chairman
Adele/Allen, Secretary
H. C. St
Lucille S. Miller, Recording Secretary
N. M. XJoh s n, Vice C airman
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J M. Farrin