1977.12.12_PB_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL LAND PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR.
MEETING, DECEMBER 12, 1977.
• Chairman Boscove called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. advising this
was a regular meeting of the Planning Commission/Local Land Planning
Agency. The recording secretary called the roll, the Agenda is attach-
ment "A".
Present:, J. A. Boscove, N. M. Johnson, R. B. Myers,
J. M. Farrin, A. Allen, 0. Edlund.
MINUTES
Chairman Boscove advised the first order of business to be approval of
the minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1977. Following examination
and discussion of the minutes of November 14 and November 7, Admiral
Farrin moved to accept the minutes of the Meeting held November 14, 1977,
recommending addition of the names of Town Commission members in at-
tendance at the Joint Meeting held on November 7, 1977. Mr. Myers seconded.
The minutes were unanimously approved with modifications as recommended.
NEW BUSINESS
Receipt of Mr. Harold C. Storm's letter of resignation was noted. At
the conclusion of a general discussion of potential candidates, Mr.
Johnson moved that a letter be written to the Town Commission, recommend -
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ing that John P. O'Grady be appointed Alternate Member of the Planning
Commission to fill the existing vacancy. Mr. Myers seconded the motion.
The members, by voice vote, unanimously approved the motion. Attach-
ment "D" .
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Chairman Boscove advised nominations were in order for the office of
Chairman. Adm. Farrin nominated Mr. Boscove, Mr. Myers seconded. The
members, by voice vote, unanimously approved the election of Mr. Boscove
as Chairman.
Mr. Myers submitted the nomination of Mr. N. M. Johnson for the office
of Vice Chairman, Adm. Farrin seconded. The members by voice vote unani-
mously approved the election of Mr. Johnson as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Johnson nominated Mrs. Allen for the office of Secretary. Adm. Farrin
seconded. The voice vote unanimously approved the election of Mrs. Allen
as Secretary.
Mr. Myers reported on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting
held on December 8, 1977, and included reference to the discussion of
elements required by the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act as
isrelated to Highland Beach (hurricane plan, low cost -high cost housing
in Highland Beach and access to the beach.) Mr. Myers noted that the
7500 figure indicated as total permanent resident population of Highland
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSIONAOCAL LAND PLANNING AGENCY REGULAR
MEETING, DECEMBER 12, 1977.
• Beach was corrected at the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
meeting to 2500. Attachment
Admiral Farrin has been appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee
coordinating with the Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County, as
representative for the Town of Highland Beach.
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Chairman Boscove recommended a field trip in town be made by the Planning
Commission to examine new construction and its effect upon developed
areas. A general discussion followed concerning fence regulations,
setbacks and minimum height requirements of ground floor living quarters.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Examination of presentation by Dr. Richard Orman of the Proposed Zoning
Ordinance Revisions for the Town of Highland Beach, is scheduled for
Wednesday, January 4, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Wednesday,January 4, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. at which time presentation
• of the Proposed Zoning Ordinace Revisions prepared by Dr. Richard Orman
will be examined.
A field trip is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 1978, at 10:00 a.m.
Members will meet at the Town Hall. The public is invited to attend
each of the scheduled meetings.
Chairman Boscove declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED:
Boscove, Chairman
. Myers
Adele Allen, Secretary
Lucille S. Miller
Recording Secretary
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N. M. John
M. Farrin
Vice Cha
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