1988.09.14_PB_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP MEETING
Wednesday, Se tember 14, 1988 10:30 A.M.
Chairman Ward called the Public Participation Workshop Meeting of the
Planning Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 10:30 A.M.
in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
The Deputy Town Clerk called the roll. Present were Regular Members J.
E. Ward, M. A. Waldman, A. R. Keller, A. M. Fox, Jr. and Alternate
Member R. M. Gregerson who acted in the capacity of a Regular Member.
Absent were Regular Member A. Leng and Alternate Member J. Littlejohm.
Also present were Town Attorney D. K. Friedman, Deputy Town Clerk A. M.
Kowals and members of the general public.
Chairman Ward noted that the Public Participation Workshop meeting,
called for the purpose of discussing the Comprehensive Plan, which was
scheduled for 10:15 A.M. was actually commencing at 10:30 A.M.
The Chairman noted that the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan will
deal with the Intergovernmental Coordination, Capital Improvements,
Coastal Managen►ent/Conservation, Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage,
Potable Water, Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge and Housing
Elements.
Chairman Ward stated that public comments are encouraged, as are written
conut►ents, relative to the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Ward stated that the Planning Board has reviewed a number of
elements; this will complete the Public Participation Workshop on the
remaining elements that were prepared by Gee and Jenson. The elements
have been under review since October, 1987, and are now in the final
draft for submission to the Town Commission, continued Chairman Ward.
It was noted that a draft of the elements was submitted to Tallahassee.
In a discussion of the Intergovernmental Coordination Element, it was
noted that under the Palm Beach County Agencies, Members recommended the
addition of the following: Palm Beach County Municipal Association and
Florida League of Cities.
While discussing the Capital Improvements, it was noted that the Members
previously requested that the Contract Post Office be included in the
services provided by the Town.
Regarding Potable Water, it was stated that the Town Commission will be
appointing Members to a Water Resources Board for the study of the water
situation; and, ultimately, that information will be included in the
Capital Improvements Element.
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Attorney Friedman commented that it is difficult to include something in
the Element, at this time, in regard to the Assessment of the Town's
Financial Condition Relative to Funding Capital Improvements; however,
it is hoped that before the Elements are submitted to the Town
Commission, more concrete data will be included regarding the Capital
Improvements.
The Coastal Management Element, which had been reviewed previously at
length, was discussed and it was noted that Gee and Jenson is
recommending that the Town place restrictions and limitations on con-
struction of seawalls. Also discussed under, and included in, the
Coastal Management Element was Hurricane Evacuation and, after
consulting the Police Chief, it was agreed that it would not be
necessary to reduce the speed lin►it on A-1-A, at this time.
In today's discussion of the Sanitary Sewage, Chairman Ward advised
that, following the last review of same, it was agreed that the Town had
more than adequate capacity in the year 2000, based on the average and
projected figures.
Members noted that several conditions have been identified which are
likely contributors to the groundwater infiltration and/or stormwater
inflow problen►. The Policy recommended by Gee and Jenson is that the
Town will implement by 1/l/91, a systematic inspection and
rehabilitation/replacement program for sewer lines and manholes to
reduce by 1/3 the amount of increased sewage flow due to groundwater
infiltration and stormwater inflow.
In reviewing the Solid Waste Element, the Members noted that the Waste
Tonnage for 1995 was a lower figure than that of 1987, due to the
sorting and classification of trash (recycling), which is really a
County matter. Chairman Ward noted that it is the intention of the Town
to monitor the solid waste produced by the residents so that it can be
controlled.
The Drainage Element was briefly discussed and the proposed Policy as
recommended by Gee and Jenson, was noted: "The Town will establish
priorities for correcting existing problems and deficiencies and
implement programs to ensure the identified problems are resolved. It
is the recommendation of the Town Planner that the State should make
drainage improvements, as required, to meet the level of service
standards provided in this Element."
Regarding the Potable Water Element, the Chairman noted that the Town
Commission is in the process of forming a Water Resources Board to
explore all the possibilities and make recommendations to the Town as to
what steps should be taken. It was noted that the South Florida Water
Management Permit of last year allowed the Town an average daily
withdrawal of 1.4 million gallons from the existing wellfield with a
maxin►um daily withdrawal of 2.78 million gallons. A letter front South
Florida Water Management District of March 30, 1988, to the Town, states
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that at this time, South Florida Water Management District has no
indication that a decrease in allocation is necessary.
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Chairman Ward noted that the consumption figures for this year's peak
period, as compared to last year's figures, have decreased due to
restrictions on lawn watering, condominium leaks, etc.
Attorney Mark Reeves of Honigman, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, represent-
ing York/Hanover Developments, Ltd., owners of Lot 71 West (formerly
known as Connaught Property) requested to make a general comment to the
Members of the Planning Board.
Attorney Reeves stated that the Comprehensive Plan transmitted to the
Department of Community Affairs indicated that his client's property
will be down -zoned from 8 units per acre to 6 units per acre and they
would like to go on record as objecting to the transmittal of that
Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Reeves further stated that their client
has vested rights, therefore, he would be denied his rights regarding
his property.
Chairman Ward noted there will be a resubmission of all these documents
at which time it should be reconaxiended that the Town Planners will have
to update them to the current conditions. Chairman Ward stated that a
blanket statement in the submission that all these things are subject to
change should be included in the resubmission.
In a review of the Housing Element, Members noted that the total number
of units for they year 2009 has been revised from 4,299 to 3,980.
Chairman Ward noted that the amendments to the Land Use Plan should
reflect the changes to the previously prepared information regarding the
number of housing units and water consumption.
Attorney Friedman advised the Planning Board that Attorney Sliney feels
one more Public Participation Workshop Meeting on all the Elements (as
prepared in final form by the Town Planners) is in order. The Planning
Board would then hold a Regular Meeting to make reconauendations to the
Town Commission.
Following a brief discussion regarding a tentative schedule of meetings
for the Comprehensive Plan, Attorney Friedman said the Planning Board
will submit the entire Comprehensive Plan, in one big package, to the
Town Conunission following the December Regular Meeting of the Planning
Board. Attorney Friedman further advised that the Public Participation
Workshop Meeting should be scheduled for November.
Chairman Ward advised that he will discuss the schedule of meeting for
the Comprehensive Plan with the Town Manager.
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Upon MOTION by MR. WALDMAN/MR. KELLER, Chairman Ward adjourned the
Public Participation Workshop Meeting of the Planning Board, Town of
Highland Beach, Florida, at 11:30 A.M.
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