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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA. DECEMBER 10, 1980. REGULAR MEETING BOARD
VACANCY. RECOMMENDATIONS - SR AlA. ZONING CHANGE RECOMMEN-
DATIONS. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND OPERATIONS PLAN.
Chairman Johnson called the regular meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. ad-
vising this was a regular meeting of the Planning Commission/Local Planning
Agency. The agenda is attached. The recording secretary called the roll.
Present: N. M. Johnson, W. Bonny, E. J. Sullivan, R. B.
Myers, J. M. Farrin, B. S. Stephenson (Alt. #1.)
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 November
12, 1980. Motion by Adm. Farrin, second by Mr. Sullivan to approve minutes
as submitted. All aye votes, Mr. Bonny, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Johnson, Adm.
Farrin and Mr. Myers.
Building Official Francis Hamzik, advised the Commission that no applications
for site plan review have been received.
Chairman Johnson noted the next order of business to be consideration of
a nominee for the vacancy existing, second alternate. Chairman Johnson
read resume (attached) submitted by Mrs. Ruth Kamish Wagy. Following intro-
duction of Mrs. Wagy by Chairman Johnson, Mrs. Wagy addressed the members
• of the Planning Commission, giving a brief outline of her qualifications.
Mr. Bonny moved to approve nomination of Mrs. Wagy for appointment as second
alternate, Mr. Sullivan seconded. Mr. Bonny, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Myers and Adm. Farrin voted aye. Letter advising of this action will
be forwarded to the Town Commission (attached).
Mr. Sullivan noted that Town Attorney Sliney had been requested to attend
this meeting. Town Manager Roberts advised that Attorney Sliney was unable
to attend since he was attending to Town business in another area. Mrs.
Roberts noted that Attorney Sliney has advised he will have an opinion sent
to members of the Planning Commission before the next meeting, covering the
question on approval of Certificates of Occupancy.
Mrs. Roberts noted that a letter from Mrs. Harry E. Anthony (attached) rel-
ative to a request for Special Exception to erect a lifting device or other
means of securing a boat, had been referred to the Planning Commission for
examination. Mrs. Roberts also noted that an updated copy of the Building
Department Report compiled by Mr. Hamzik, is available to members. Copies
will be distributed (attached).
It was noted that the Planning Commission has several items to be considered
at public hearings, the request for Special Exception by Mrs. Anthony; the
• Capital Improvements Plan, the Emergency Preparedness and Operations Plan;
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MINUTES: PLANNING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY, TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA. DECEMBER 10, 1980. REGULAR MEETING. BOARD
• VACANCY. RECOMMENDATIONS - SR AlA. ZONING CHANGE RECOMMEN-
DATIONS. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND OPERATIONS PLAN.
zoning changes suggested by the Town Manager, and a memo sent to the Town
Commission regarding inclusion of recreation areas in site plan reviews by
the Planning Commission, dated December 4, 1980.
Mr. Don Wilson in audience discussed the map submitted by Mr. Digby Bridges
for consideration relative to changes in SR AlA. Building Official Francis
Hamzik submitted conceptual drawing of suggested changes and asked for
further recommendations from the Planning Commission relative to improving
road facilities.
Mr. Wilson advised he will be having more meetings with the DOT and advised
that a definitive plan will be required before any decision can be handed
down by the DOT, related to changes in SR AIA.
Mr. Bonny agreed to act at the next regular meeting of the Planning Com-
mission on a decision relative to road improvement design. At the con-
clusion of the discussion, the matter was tabled until a later date.
Building Official F. Hamzik suggested the Planning Commission consider
cluster housing in future construction, and advised that he will present
• a concept of proposed type of structures at a later date.
Mr. Hamzik noted a memorandum from Town Manager Roberts to the Town Commission
relative to zoning as it applies to inclusions in the zoning code, and asked
for input on the memorandum from the Planning Commission.
Discussion followed relative to cabanas and the definition thereof.
Mrs. Amelie Leng, Community Appearance Board Chairman, addressed the Com-
mission and requested information from the Town Attorney on the issuance
of certificates of occupancy. Mrs. Leng was informed that Town Attorney
Sliney will contact Mrs. Leng and advise her.
ADJOURNMENT
At the conclusion of the general discussions, Mr. Sullivan moved to adjourn
the regular meeting. Mr. Myers seconded. Mr. Bonny, Mr. Sullivan, Mr.
Johnson, Adm. Farrin and Mr. Myers voted aye. The regular meeting was ad-
journed at 11:30 a.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wed-
nesday, January 14, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. i
APPROVED: A Na
• N cholas M. Jo ns n, Chairman J esp Farrin, Vice Chairman
Wa "Bonn ecr to Robert B. Myers
Lucille S. Miller
Recording Secretary