1979.09.12_PB_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA. REGULAR MEETING. SEPTEMBER 12, 1979 PROPOSED
ZONING CHANGES.
IS Vice Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., in the
absence of Chairman Boscove, advising this was a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission. The Agenda is Attachment "A". The recording
secretary called the roll.
Present: N. M. Johnson, C. B. Blankenship, R. B. Myers,
J. M. Farrin.
Absent: J. A. Boscove, L. O. Edlund, W. Bonny.
MINUTES
Vice Chairman Johnson noted the first order of business to be approval of
the minutes of the meeting of August 8, 1979. Mr. Blankenship moved to
accept the minutes as presented, Mr. Myers seconded. Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Myers, Mr. Blankenship voted aye for approval.
Vice Chairman Johnson called upon Mr. Roy Flack, in audience to present
question on Section 5.16(b)(4) Hurricane and Flood Damage Protection, as
it applies to Lot #13 East and West, site of the "Parker Highland" develop-
ment. Mrs. E. W. Roberts, in audience recommended the Parker Highland
site plan be returned for examination by the Planning Commission subject
to a change of the Zoning Ordinance.
in Mr. Flack noted Section 7-2.1 of the Code of Ordinances, Ordinance #179,
"Height of ground floor area" (Attachment "B"). At the conclusion of
the discussion, members of the Planning Commission requested Town Manager
E. W. Roberts to consult Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney for an opinion
on the question.
Adm. Farrin then moved to approve the recommendation for change in Chapter 30,
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 5.16(b)(4) add "in RS District
(single family) and in RML-1 District (residential multiple family - low
density). " and to recommend that in Chapter 7, Ordinance ##179 of the
Code of Ordinances, Sec. 7-2.1,Buildings, be amended to include the
following: "and shall not exceed eight (8) feet above m.s.l. in RS and
RML Districts." Mr. Blankenship seconded the motion, Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Myers, Mr. Blankenship and Adm. Farrin voted aye.
The following additional recommendations were made for referral to the
Town Commission at a later date:
4.1 (e) (9) Add '.'limited to two (2) habitable floors",
in RS district. Motion by Mr. Blankenship
second, Adm. Farrin, all aye votes.
• 4.2(e)(10) (RML-1) following "perimeter", add "limited
to two (2) habitable floors." Motion by Mr.
Blankenship, second, Mr. Myers, all aye votes.
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BEACH, FLORIDA. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1979 PROPOSED
ZONING CHANGES.
4.3(e)(10) Following "above" add "if the structure is
one (1) or two (2) stories, then the stories
are limited to a maximum of thirty-five (35)
feet. This thirty-five (35) feet is measured
from the mean finished grade at the building
perimeter. Motion by Mr. Myers, second, Mr.
Blankenship, all aye votes.
4.3(e)(16) Include all of paragraph 4.4(e)(16). Note
deletion of last line "All other requirements
must be met." Motion by Adm. Farrin, second,
Mr. Blankenship, all aye votes.
4.3(e)(10) RML-2 In connection with parking structure tied to
RMM and RMH main structure it was recommended that this
section be revised to read "Attached at a
minimum of 25% to the main structure and at
least 75% of the required parking underneath,
as part of the structure." Motion by Mr.
Blankenship, second, Mr. Myers, all aye votes.
4.4(e)(16) RMM Delete "All other requirements must be met."
4.3(e)(16) RML-2 Include this paragraph in RML-2 and RMH
4.5(e)(16) RMH DISTRICTS -
"Lots in this district whose width exceed
their depth are of an unusual configuration.
The Planning Commission shall work with the
builder in determining the placement of a
builder or buildings on the lot(s) to in-
sure the best possible use of the property.
The Town Commission, as a special exception
may permit deviation from the width and
length requirements (11) and (12) above."
Motion by Mr. Myers, second, Adm. Farrin,
all aye votes.
5.3(c) Delete "pool", preceding "decks", lines
1, 4, 5. Motion by Mr. Blankenship, second
Adm. Farrin, all aye votes.
5.9(a) To be reviewed at a later date (paved surfaces)
5.12(c)(d) To be reviewed at a later date (yards,def initions)
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13.2 To be reviewed at a later date (Accessory use)
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH FLORIDA. REGULAR MEETING. SEPTEMBER '12 1979. PROPOSED
ZONING CHANGES.
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At the conclusion of the review of recommended changes, Vice Chairman
Johnson indicated a workshop meeting would be in order to further examine
all changes being considered. A workshop meeting will be held on Wednesday
September 19, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. for examination of proposed zoning changes
only. A tentative date for a Public Hearing of recommended zoning changes
was set for Wednesday, October 10, 1979.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wed-
nesday, October 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROV
. M. Farrin, Secretary
C. B. Blankenship,
Lucille S. Miller
40 Recording Secretary
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