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1987.11.16_PB_Minutes_Regularr TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES November 16. 1987 9: 30 A.M. Vice Chairman Ward called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 9:30 A.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. The Town Clerk/Recording Secretary called the roll. Present were Vice Chairman J. E. Ward, Regular Members M. A. Waldman, A. Leng, C. H. Bartlett, Alternate Members R. M. Gregerson who acted as a Regular Member and A. J. Harbin. Chairman D. R. Rome was absent. Also present were Town Attorney D. K. Friedman, Building Official B. Sutherland and Town Clerk/Recording Secretary M. A. Mariano. MOTION by MR. WALDMAN/MR. BARTLETT to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 14, 1987 and the Special Meeting of October 28, 1987 as submitted, carried unanimously with favorable votes. NEW BUSINESS • None OLD BUSINESS Under Old Business, the matter of discussing the tentative schedule for Comprehensive Plan Review of the remainder of properties in Town was taken up first. It was the consensus of the Board that additional information would be required prior to giving consideration to land use classifications. Mr. Ward cited potential build out as well as future water production as examples of information which would be needed. The Planning Board will endeavor to determine the present status of the Town's water production situation in order to proceed with their review of the Comprehensive Plan. Although the Planning Board is aware of the necessity of completing review of the Comprehensive Plan and determining land use factors for properties in Town, Attorney Friedman and the Town Clerk cautioned the Planning Board that written documentation and justification would be the first step in this process. Upon receipt of the elements as submitted by the Town's planner, review of same will be undertaken with the land use element being the final step prior to submittal to the Department of Community Affairs of the Town's proposed Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gregerson cited an interesting article appearing in an issue of • Sports Illustrated which referenced future erosion predictions which he will make available to the other Board Members. • PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 1987 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Waldman cited the traffic problems in Town and noted that the undertaking of the Comprehensive Plan review should take into account the quality of life of its residents. It was noted that in the comprehensive review process, the Board would need to follow the state procedures and develop criteria from facts determined by the Town's planner rather than utilizing the sentiments of the Board Members. The Board Members asked what they could do at this point to move ahead with the review. A schedule which was received from Mark Bidwell of Gee and Jenson was then noted. The Town Clerk as well as the Town Attorney and Board Members noted that although this schedule set out a timetable for the submission and approval of the Comprehensive Plan, more information was needed. It was the opinion of the Board that a schedule had been requested from Gee and Jenson setting out tentative time frames by which the Planning Board can expect the respective elements of the Comprehensive Plan for review. Mr. Toshner of Gee and Jenson will be written a letter and asked for this timetable prior to the December 9, 1987 Planning Board Meeting. Attorney Friedman did recommend that the Board Members divide into • separate fact finding members for the purpose of gathering information. Answering the concern of Mr. Gregerson, Attorney Friedman explained that although the Board Members could not be used during any court proceed- ings as "expert witnesses", they could be utilized for their individual- ized knowledge of the information gathered which results in the determinations made with regard to the Comprehensive Plan. The Board Members felt that Chairman Rome would be agreeable to such a division of duties and therefore the following areas of interest were assigned: Mr. Ward - Water study Mrs. Leng and Mrs. Harbin - will work together on the estuary and beach erosion concerns respectively. Mr. Bartlett Traffic study Mr. Gregerson - Hurricane/evacuation concerns Mr. Ward noted his concern regarding the changing of land use classifi- cations of existing structures, fearing that the decrease of land use which results in the lowering of land values will ultimately result in higher insurance premiums for condominium owners. The 70% destruction factor was briefly discussed. Attorney Friedman noted that this 70% destruction factor will be addressed upon the Planning Board's review of the overall zoning ordinance. The Town Clerk noted that in 15 years of experience, she had never known of inquiries by insurance companies as • to the zoning on property in order to determine insurance premiums, however, she will do some research on the matter to gain more informa- tion. Further, Attorney Friedman will look into the Fannie Mae guide- lines to see if there is any reference to the rebuilding of destroyed properties. PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 1987 Page 3 of 4 The Building Official then gave the Planning Board a status report on the Hoffman and Royal Highlands projects at the request of Mr. Waldman. Mrs. Harbin noted that with regard to Royal Highlands, the developer had not abided by all the terms of the Town's Settlement Stipulation and therefore should not have been issued the permits presently existing on the site. Mrs. Harbin noted that a condition of the Settlement Stipulation called for the developer to obtain the approval of the Bel Lido Homeowners Association for the moving of an easement, which approval has never been given. Attorney Friedman will check into this matter. FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SUBMITTED BY ARCHITECT R. WM. CLAYTON, JR., FOR OWNER AUGUST D. DIRENZO (TOWN LOT #110 WEST). It was noted that although Mr. Clayton had been advised that the meeting was this date, and asked to appear, he was not present. The Board re- viewed the plans. Mr. Sutherland noted on the plans that the retaining wall between Lots 110 and 111 was not to exceed 12" in height. It was also noted that the front wall along A-l-A was to be 6' in height fronted by two rows of planting, which was all in conformance with the Town Code. Only one house number will be attached to the residence instead of the originally requested two. MOTION was made by MR. BARTLETT/MR. WALDMAN to approve the final site plan review for Town Lot 110 West with those notations made on the plans by the Building Official. The next Planning Board Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 1987 at 9:30 A.M. with the agenda closing on Tuesday, November 24, 1987 at noon. Upon MOTION by MR. WALDMAN/MRS. LENG, this meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. 0 PLANNING BOARD • Regular Meeting - Minutes November 16, 1987 Page 4 of 4 APPROVED:(Absent) D . R . Rome, Chairman ."cam �YGti'�L J Ward, Vice Chairman M. A Wa an A. Len C. H. r let \ GFeTe (Alternate AT EST—�i� Date amk • is