1985.02.13_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• PLANNING BOARD
FEBRUARY 13, 1985 9:30 A.M.
Chairman Irving S. Saunders called the Regular Meeting of the Planning
Board of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 9:30 A.M.
The recording secretary called the roll. Present were Chairman I. S.
Saunders, Vice Chairman D. R. Rome, Secretary W. J. Wernecke, M. A.
Waldman, R. F. Blosser, J. E. Ward (alt. 1) and Mrs. A. Leng (alt. 2).
Also present were Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Recording Secretary
Anne Kowals and several Town residents.
Vice Chairman Doris R. Rome acknowledged the presence of Town Mayoral
Candidate Edward Sullivan and Town Commission Candidate David Augenstein.
Chairman Saunders said this meeting was held to give members the oppor-
tunity to discuss things pertinent to the Town Commission and the Planning
Board without the pressure of having a full agenda.
Minutes of the January 9, 1985, Planning Board Regular Meeting were pre-
sented for approval. Vice Chairman Doris Rome made a MOTION, seconded
•by Mr. Wernecke, to accept and approve the minutes as written. The
recording secretary polled the members.
Mrs. Rome 'aye' Mr. Wernecke 'aye' Mr. Blosser 'aye'
Mr. Waldman 'aye' Mr. Saunders 'aye'
Chairman Saunders addressed the matter of the importance of having
continuity of legal experience as to what has happened at all meetings.
The members feel it is important for the Planning Board to have legal
counsel present, and it should be the same counsel that is present at
the Town Commission meetings, for the sake of continuity. Every effort
should be made to have the same coordination between the Town Commis-
sion and Planning Board meetings.
The members agreed the following resolution be sent to the Town Commis-
sion from the Planning Board Chairman, Irving S. Saunders.
"The Planning Board, after discussion and due deliberation,
finds there is lack of legal continuity and communication
and advice between Town Commission and the Planning Board
on matters which concern both of them.
Therefore, we resolve that the attorney who is present at
• the meetings of the Planning Board also be present at the
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• meetings of the Town Commission in order that pertinent informa-
tion can be freely exchanged between these two boards."
Vice Chairman Doris Rome made the above resolution which was seconded by
Mr. Marvin Waldman.
The recording secretary polled the members which resulted as follows:
Mrs. Rome 'aye' Mr. Wernecke 'aye' Mr. Blosser 'aye'
Mr. Waldman 'aye' Mr. Saunders 'aye'
Chairman Saunders, on behalf of the Planning Board Members, congratu-
lated the Town Commission for rejecting Mr. Robert Whitley's request
for a one tower plan for the East side of Milani parcel. Members were
pleased the Town Commission did not change the settlement worked out
on the purchase of the parcel by Mr. Whitley in April, 1984.
The West side of the Milani property was discussed briefly. It is be-
lieved that if Mr. Milani does not take out e building permit by April,
1985, his authority lapses and he will then go under the new zoning.
Chairman Saunders questioned if rights on a piece of acreage is passed
•' on to a new owner at the time of sale. At this point, the sale of the
Le Concord to Mr. Philip Colman was mentioned.
Mr. Jerry Linet of 3425 South Ocean Boulevard addressed the Board. He
said he is a retired attorney and representing himself as a resident
of Highland Beach. He was present at this meeting because he was told
Mr. Philip Colman would be attending to submit his modified set of
plans.
As neither Mr. Linet, nor Mr. Colman were listed on the agenda, it was
deemed inappropriate for Mr. Linet to make any statement in the ab-
sence of Mr. Colman and our Town Attorney.
Vice Chairman Doris Rome mentioned the Barnes Residence where the swim-
ming pool is visible from AlA. It was suggested the Building Depart-
ment see to it that the property (or any other single family home) is
properly landscaped before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
At 10:30 A.M., the Chairman called for a brief recess.
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Chairman Saunders reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board
at 10:40 A.M.
vice Chairman Doris Rome read into the minutes Section 7.2 of the new
zoning code regarding Planning Board duties. The importance of Planning
Board Members going to a project to make an on site inspection prior to
a meeting was stressed.
Chairman Saunders questioned how a project is reviewed and checked.
Through the years, Highland Beach, as a municipality, has seen fit to
review every project that is built in the Town by its' own Building
Department. This pertains to single family residences as well as high-
rise structures.
Many municipalities, without Building Departments, are under contract
with Palm Beach County whereby their Planning Boards, upon receipt of
plans from a developer, submit same to the Palm Beach County Building
Department for review. Palm Beach County is requesting 100/ of the
building permit fees for this service.
• The Town Manager Hugh Williams addressed the above matter. Under the
sub -division code, the Town is mandated to take these plans to our
engineer with the developer paying the fee. With a 17 story building,
you have an engineer's report. That report is done by our engineer
whose loyalties are to this Town. Florida laws mandate everything
must be signed and sealed. Each professional and engineer, in charge
of project sending in the plans, have accepted certain responsibilities.
Under state acts, there are some protections built in. The Town Mana-
ger and Building Official have discussed the matter at length. Chief
Brice has been contacted and he will review all plans for the fire and
rescue aspect of building projects.
The Board Members requested the Agenda for the March Planning Board
Meeting show Building Official Bruce Sutherland and Building Inspector
Anthony Abbate will attend to explain the procedure of how the plans
are received and reviewed by the Building Department. As a follow up,
after Planning Board approval, how is the building inspected as it goes
up.
Mr. Blosser suggested members review the subject of sprinklers and smoke
alarms, as it exists under current legislation, and the newest Southern
Standard Building Code.
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The next meeting date for the Planning Board is set for Wednesday,
March 13, 1985, at 9:30 A.M., with the agenda closing on February 27,
1985, at noon.
Vice Chairman Doris Rome made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Wernecke, to
adjourn the meeting.
Chairman Saunders adjourned the
11:30 A.M.
Williamli. Wernecke, Secretary
Raymond F. Blosser
Marvin A. Waldman
ATTEST:
Date:
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