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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, OCTOBER 8, 1980
REGULAR MEETING. CORONADO TOWERS. HOLIDAY INN SITE PLAN
REVIEW. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROPOSED PREPAREDNESS AND =
• OPERATIONS PLAN ELEMENT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m., advising this
was a regular meeting of the Planning Commission. The agenda is attach-
ment "A". The recording secretary called the roll.
Present: J. M. Farrin, E. J. Sullivan, N. M. Johnson,
R. B. Myers, Walter Bonny.
In audience, Town Manager E. W. Roberts, Building Official F. Hamzik.
MINUTES
Chairman Johnson noted the first order of business to be approval of the
minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission, held on
September 30, 1980. Chairman Johnson noted the omission of the digit
"7", page one, last line. Mr. Myers moved to approve the minutes with
correction noted, Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Bonny, Mr. Myers, Adm. Farrin and Mr. Sullivan voted aye to approve the
minutes as corrected.
SITE PLAN REVIEWS
CORONADO TOWERS. LOTS 93 THRU 97, INC. TRAFALGAR DEVELOPERS OF FLORIDA
INC.GRV DESIGN GROUP, INC. ARCHITECT. WARREN E. MC CORMICK & ASSOC.
•LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. DR. RICHARD ORMAN, REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT.
Dr. Orman noted drawings had been examined at an earlier date by the
Planning Commission and advised they had been examined by residents of
Seagate of Highland Condominium. Changes made by the developer were noted
including the new location of the small structure housing pool facilities
and dressing rooms at the pool area.
Dr. Orman also indicated the area designated as "open space" will be deed
restricted to provide for open area for condominium owners in the future.
Dr. Orman advised that the construction of the proposed deceleration lane
on SR AIA, will be begun when approval is received from the Department of
Transportation. The beach house on the east side of AlA will remain. The
structure on the west side will be used temporarily as a sales and con-
struction trailer. This structure will be removed by the developer accord-
ing to Dr. Orman.
In reply to question by Mr. Sullivan, Dr. Orman advised that the tennis
courts will not be lighted.
At the conclusion of the examination of the conceptual drawings and pro-
posed plans for the "Coronado Towers" project, Adm. Farrin moved to approve
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OCTOBER 8, 1980
REGULAR MEETING. CORONADO TOWERS. HOLIDAY INN SITE PLAN
REVIEW. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROPOSED PREPAREDNESS AND
• OPERATIONS PLAN ELEMENT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
the site plan for the Coronado Towers project as presented. Mr. Bonny
seconded the motion. Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Bonny, Adm. Farrin, Mr. Johnson and
Mr. Myers voted aye for approval. The Coronado Towers plans were stamped
and signed by the members of the Planning Commission.
VILLA MAGNA. 2727 S/O BLVD. LOT 116/117 EAST/WEST OWNER FOUNDATION
INVESTMENTS INC., APPLICANT VILLA MAGNA CONDOMINIUM NO REPRESENTATIVE
PRESENT.
Chairman Johnson noted a controversy existed concerning the length of
building of the Villa Magna project, the front setbacks and the parking
area. Town Manager Roberts noted that Town Attorney Sliney has advised
that the developer can use the buildable area for the size of the building.
Mrs. Roberts noted that the building is not 110 feet in depth as Ordin-
ance ##336 states, the building is 146 feet deep. Town Manager Roberts
added that following.a meeting held recently with Town Mayor L. Y. Horton,
Town Manager E. W. Roberts and Town Attorney T. E. Sliney, it was deter-
mined that Attorney Sliney's letter dated November 9, 1980, attached,
concerning the use of the buildable area for the height of the building,
was to be used as a guideline, and no further action need be taken by the
Planning Commission.
• In accordance with the court order, approval and signatures of approval
by the Planning Commission are required for the Villa Magna project.
The plans presented by Building Official F. Hamzik for signature were
signed by Chairman Johnson, Adm. Farrin, Mr. Myers, Mr. Bonny and Mr.
Sullivan.
Following the discussion on Villa Magna, Mr. Hamzik presented the app-
lication for site plan review submitted by Mr. Thomas Walsh, for the
Holiday Inn.
HOLIDAY INN. LOT 114/115 EAST. RMH ROBERT G. CURRIE & ASSOC. ARCHITECT.
MR. THOMAS_WALSH, APPLICANT. NO REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT. ADDITION TO
EXISTING STRUCTURE.
Two additional stories to be constructed above the original three stories
Acreage 3.28. Existing dwelling units, 117. Proposed additional units
56, for total of 173 units.
44 additional covered parking units proposed, total parking spaces to be
207, one and one half spaces per room. Seawall required, presently under
construction, approval of Town Commission and Department of Natural
Resources has been obtained. Building Official F. Hamzik noted that con-
structing an additional story on the existing Holiday Inn structure would
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not violate setback requirements.
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, OCTOBER 8, 1980.
REGULAR MEETING. CORONADO TOWERS. HOLIDAY INN, SITE PLAN
• REVIEW. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PROPOSED PREPAREDNESS AND
OPERATIONS PLAN ELEMENT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
Following general discussion, Mr. Bonny moved
(1) to recommend to the Town Commission that the application
for an addition to the existing Holiday Inn structure
be approved with the provision that this approval limits
any further additions to the building.
Mr. Myer moved
(2) to recommend that approval of the kitchen layout by
Building Official F. Hamzik be required
(3) and that "the illegal use of offices at the existing
building be done away with."
Mr. Sullivan voted aye, Mr. Bonny, aye, Adm. Farrin, aye, Mr. Myers, aye
and Chairman Johnson, aye. A letter advising of the action taken will
be transmitted to the Town Commission, attached.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Johnson noted receipt of leL-ter from Mr. John Basso, following
Mr. Basso's appointment as Town Commissioner, attached.
•Building Official F. Hamzik has recommended that approval by the Community
Appearance Board for temporary structures, be included in Article V,
Administration, Community Appearance Board, Chapter 30. Chairman Johnson
advised that a public hearing would be scheduled at a later date, to dis-
cuss the recommendation.
The Capital Improvements Program will be reviewed at a Public Hearing
scheduled to examine the proposed Emergency Preparedness and Operattions
Plan, at a later date.
Mr. Sullivan moved to nominate Mr. Ben Stephenson as first alternate. It
was agreed that action on Mr. Stephenson's nomination would take place at
the next Planning Commission meeting.
noted
Chairman Johnson/receipt of copy of Town of Highland Beach proposed
Emergency Preparedness and Operations Plan. Members will examine copy
and discuss at public hearings, along with the Capital Improvements Plan,
at a later date.
Mr. Bonny suggested that a member be assigned to review the Proposed
Emergency Preparedness Plan Element. Members agreed that Mr. Bonny be
assigned to review and present any recommendations or suggestions, and
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report at the next scheduled regular meeting.
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, OCTOBER 8, 1980.
REGULAR MEETING. CORONADO TOWERS. HOLIDAY INN SITE PLAN
• REVIEW. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROPOSED PREPAREDNESS AND
OPERATIONS PLAN ELEMENT. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN.
Chairman Johnson advised that a tentative date be set for a Workshop
Meeting with the Community Appearance Board and the Planning Commission
to discuss the procedures for temporary certificates of occupancy. Mr.
Johnson will advise Mrs. Roberts of final date.
Mr. Hamzik recommended that Town Attorney Sliney attend the Workshop
Meeting to discuss procedures for temporary certificates of occupancy.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bonny moved to adjourn the regular meeting, Mr. Sullivan seconded the
motion. Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Bonny, Adm. Farrin, Mr. Myers and Chairman
Johnson voted aye. The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
Wednesday, November 12, 1980, at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVED:
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Lucille S. Miller
Recording Secretary
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Adm.. M. Farrin, Vice Chairman
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Walter Bonny, Secretar