1988.11.16_PB_Minutes_Regular (2)•
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING - MINUTES
November 16, 1988
1:30 P.M.
The advertised Public Hearing of the Planning Board, Town of Highland
Beach, was called to order at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at
Town Hall by Chairman Ward.
The Deputy Town Clerk called the roll. Present were Regular Members J.
E. Ward, A. Leng, A. R. Keller, A. M. Fox and Alternate Members R. M.
Gregerson and J. Littlejohn. Mr. Gregerson acted in the capacity of a
Regular Member.
Also present were Town Attorney D. K. Friedman, Town Manager M. A.
Mariano and Deputy Town Clerk A. M. Kowals.
Chairman Ward noted that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
receive and consider public comments regarding the proposed
Comprehensive Plan and all elements thereof.
The Chairman further noted that City Planner Jim Park of Gee and Jenson
will be arriving a little late as he is completing the amendments of the
elements that had been discussed by the Planning Board at their Regular
Meeting on November 9, 1988. It was also noted that the amended draft
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elements, which were to have been submitted by Gee and Jenson in advance
of this Public Hearing, were not as yet received at Town Hall.
It was noted for the record that there were no members of the general
public at this advertised Public Hearing of the Planning Board.
Proceeding with the review of the elements, Chairman Ward noted that the
Planning Board went through the entire volume at the last Regular
Meeting and, by and large, were in agreement with it all; but, there
were a few amendments.
The Members reviewed the Housing Element. In reviewing the Recreation
and Open Space Element, it was noted that the Town has adopted Ordinance
No. 563 which does not impact this element at all. Following the review
of the Conservation Element, Chairman Ward noted that written comment
from the public is encouraged and should be submitted prior to the
meeting.
During the review of the Coastal Management Element, Town resident
Joseph Boulay, who is the Vice Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board,
arrived at this Public Hearing and was informed by Chairman Ward that
the Planning Board is reviewing the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Ward noted that there were no amendments to the Housing,
Recreation and Open Space, Conservation Elements.
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At this point in time, City Planner Jim Park of Gee and Jenson arrived
at the Public Hearing with the final draft elements of the Comprehensive
Plan which he distributed to the Membership.
Mr. Park explained that some of the numbers were changed and tables were
changed to coincide with the Land Use Element; Conservation is blended
with Coastal Management mainly because both of these Elements have a lot
of the same requirements and the Department of Community Affairs allows
these elements to be combined. Mr. Park noted that they introduced the
Forward as number 1. A map of the City is on page I-2 with population
estimates and projections on page I-3. Mr. Park further noted that they
redid the population estimates and updated the information by changing
the numbers on Table I-1 found on page I-4. It was noted that the
population numbers are consistent with the dwelling unit count used in
preparing the elements. It was noted that the general substance of the
Housing Element has not been changed.
It was noted that the Recreation and Open Space Element was amended to
reorganize the Town standards and explain how the Town will meet those
standards. Table R-2 on page I-26 lists the standards that seem to be
the reasonable scope of activities for the Town. The Town's goal is to
provide sufficient recreation and open space opportunities to satisfy
the health, safety and welfare concerns of the residents and visitors.
• The Town will be able to provide a public beach access location within
the Town by the year 1995 with the Milani Park as suggested in Policy
1-1 on page I-29. Policy 2-3 on page I-29 indicates that the Town
hereby adopts level of service standards as set forth in Table R-2 of
this element.
Mr. Park noted that the Coastal Management and Conservation Elements are
combined. Members recommended that on page II-7, under Natural
Resources and Environment, it should be noted that Highland Beach is a
barrier island.
It was noted that a study entitled Lower Southeast Florida Hurricane
Evacuation Study, completed and published in June of 1983, was prepared
by the Army Corps of Engineers and consultants engaged by the Corps, was
used in compiling the data for the Hurricane Evacuation Element. Goal 3
on page II-25 indicates that the Town will conserve, protect and
appropriately manage the natural resources of Highland Beach to ensure
the highest environmental quality for all residents.
Members briefly discussed and completed the review of the Sanitary
Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, Natural Groundwater Aquifer
Recharge, Traffic Circulation and Future Land Use Elements. Members
noted that page III-13 in the Future Land Use Element was incomplete and
Mr. Park stated he would forward said page to the Deputy Town Clerk for
insertion in the Membership's draft element manuals. Mr. Park noted
that there were no changes in the Land Use Element except for Figure F-2
• which is the Future Land Use Map where Gee and Jenson inserted "Year
2000".
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While reviewing the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, it was noted
that on page III-17, the correct name of the current organization with
Town representatives should read Palm Beach County Municipal League (not
Palm Beach County Municipal Association).
Mr. Park noted that in the Capital Improvements Element, they have
identified two projects (the study of drainage conditions and stormwater
management system; the study of wastewater collection system, pumping
stations and force mains to correct capacity problems) that are not in
themselves capital improvement projects, however, they are expected to
lead to a program of capital improvements of unknown magnitude. By the
time the Town submits their final document to the Department of
Community Affairs, the Town may want to add to this element.
Chairman Ward noted that the Agenda for the next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Board on Wednesday, December 14, 1988 at 9:30 A.M. will include
the Comprehensive Plan (for recommendation to the Town Commission).
The Chairman further noted that it will not be necessary for Mr. Park to
attend the December 14, 1988 Regular Meeting; and, any amendments or
information to be included into the elements should be conveyed to the
Deputy Town Clerk.
• Mr. Park noted that he will read through this manual again and he will
contact the Town Manager should there be any corrections, deletions,
etc.
The Town Attorney noted that the December 14, 1988 Regular Meeting of
the Planning Board should be advertised in the newspaper 15 and 5 days
prior to the meeting date.
Upon completion of the review of the draft elements, following proper
MOTION by MR. GREGERSONJMR. FOX, Chairman Ward adjourned the Public
Hearing at 2:45 P.M. ,
APPROVED:
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