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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW, SPECIAL MEETING "CORONADO
TOWERS", LOTS 93, 94, 95, 97 WEST, AND LOTS 96, 97 EAST SR AIA
• Vice Chairman Farrin called the meetingto order at 10-
.00 a.m. on the
absence of Chairman Johnson. The Agenda is attachment "A". The recording
secretary called the roll.
Present: J. M. Farrin, E. J. Sullivan
Absent: R. B. Myers, N. M. Johnson, W. Bonny
Vice Chairman Farrin advised that inasmuch as there was not a sufficient
number of members present to constitute a quorum, the special meeting could
not be held. It was determined that an examination of the conceptual
drawings presented would be held at this time, with the application for
site plan approval being submitted at the next regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m..
Representatives of Trafalgar Developers of Florida, Inc., Mr. Warren E.
McCormac of Warren E. McCormac & Associates, Landscape Architects and
Site Planners; Mr. Clair G. Andersen, Vice President of Trafalgar Developers
of Florida, Inc., and Dr. Richard Orman, advised they would reply to any
comments and questions from the audience following the presentation.
•Building Official F. Hamzik read from the Final Judgment handed down by
the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, in and
for Palm Beach County, Florida, Civil Division, on December 12, 1978, as
follows:
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the aggregate number of apartment units which the Plaintiff shall
be permitted to construct upon the parcels of land described in his Complaint
as amended, shall not exceed the total of 428 units, which units shall be
allocated among the various building sites as follows:
(a) Parcel 4A (Lot 96 and part of Lot 97, all lying East of State Road
A-1-A): This Parcel is subject to a Unity of Title Agreement with Parcels
4B and 4BB, and no dwelling units shall be constructed on this Parcel.
(b) Parcels 4B and 4BB (Lots 93, 94, 95, 96 and 97 all lying West of State
Road A-1-A): 336 dwelling units.
4. That the Plaintiff shall comply with the requirements of Ordinance No.
336 with respect to building height, building setback requirements and
parking regulations, except as follows:
• (a) The height of the buildings to be constructed upon the aforementioned
parcels shall be measured to the roof line from an assumed datum elevation
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSIONAOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW SPECIAL MEETING. "CORONADO
TOWERS", LOTS 93, 94, 95, 97 WEST, AND LOTS 96, 97 EAST SR A-1-A
• of 7.5 feet above mean sea level. The maximum building height for Parcels
4B and 4BB shall be 130 feet, inclusive of a one-story parking structure.
(e) The maximum building length for Parcels 7, 4B and 4BB shall be 240
feet, exclusive of balcony projections. Said building length for Parcels
4B and 4BB may be located either parallel or perpendicular to State Road
A-1-A.
This Judgment is entered to confirm the settlement by the parties of all
of the issues which either have been raised or which could have been raised
in the above -styled cause with respect to the lands described in the Plain-
tiff's Complaint, as amended, and pursuant to the full and complete accord
reached by the parties, this Judgment shall supersede the Amended Peremptory
Writ of Mandamus dated April 6, 1973 and entered in consolidated Cases Nos.
71C-4091, 71C-5970 and 71C-4871, and the rights of the parties with respect
to said properties shall be giverned by the terms hereof. Except as to the
relief herein granted, the Plaintiff's Complaint as amended shall be dis-
missed, with prejudice, and each party shall bear their own costs.
DONE AND ORDERED this 12 day of December, 1978, at West Palm Beach, Florida.
Following Mr. Hamzik's reading, in reply to a question from the audience,
is Beach
Manager Roberts advised that all Zoning changes in the Town of Highland
Beach are made after Workshop Meetings, Public Hearings with due public
notice are held, and Town Commission approval is obtained.
Dr. Richard Orman presented panoramic photo and oblique of the proposed de-
velopment on Lots 93, 94, 95,-97 West and Lots 96, 97 East, SR A-1-A. Dr.
Orman noted the proposed plans include a pitch and putt golf course, a
water retention area, undercover parking, including a two story parking
area with tennis courts atop the parking structure. These courts to have
"Omni" -turf to minimize sound. Mr. Clair Andersen representing the de-
veloper, noted the parking area will be lighted, the tennis courts will
not be lighted. Nineteen boat slips have been constructed on the development
property.
The buildings are to be 110 feet wide and 210 feet long. The units are to
be 1400 square feet of livable space, not indading balcony, with thirteen
(13) units on each floor.
Mr. Andersen noted that the two lots on the East side of AlA will be deed
restricted and will not be built upon. The existing structure will be re-
furbished and landscaped. The mangrove swamp area to the south of the de-
velopment will remain undeveloped. The sauna is a passive area and motors
• thereon will be installed below grade to minimize noise.
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW SPECIAL MEETING. "CORONADO
• TOWERS", LOTS 93, 94, 95, 97 WEST, AND LOTS 96, 97 EAST SR A-1-A
The question of a deceleration lane arose and residents were advised that
the issue will be determined by the Department of Transportation. Town
Manager Roberts advised that deceleration lanes are built by owners and
developers and not by the Town of Highland Beach.
Mr. Andersen advised that the dumpster indicated on the northwest area of
the property, will be enclosed. Land clearing, storm drains, roads and
foundations are to be started simultaneously in order to minimize dust and
noise, Mr. Andersen informed residents attending the presentation.
Mr. Warren McCormac, landscape architect and site planner, advised that
retention of the Australian pine trees on the site will be considered. Mr.
McCormac also noted that the Town of Highland Beach required that all
vegetation on site to be developed must be saved or relocated according to
Town Code.
The presentation by Dr. Orman and question and answer session ended at
11:30 a.m.
The formal presentation for approval of the site plan application by the
Planning Commission/Local Planning Agency, will be scheduled for the next
• regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 8, 1980, at 10:00 a.m.
Lucille S. Miller
Recording Secretary
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