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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday, August 31, 1988 10.00 A.M.
Chairman John E. Ward called the Public Participation Workshop of the
Planning Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 10:00 A.M.
in the Commission Chambers at the Town Hall.
The Deputy Town Clerk called the roll. Present were Regular Members
J.E. Ward, A. Leng, M.A. Waldman, A.R. Keller and Alternate Member R.M.
Gregerson. Regular Member A.M. Fox and Alternate Member J. Littlejohn
was absent.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney D. Friedman, Building Official
E. Hardy, Deputy Town Clerk R. Bavender and members of the general
public.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Waldman/Mrs. Leng to amend the agenda for the
August 31, 1988, 10:00 A.M. Public Participation Workshop to provide for
public comment and response to public comment. The MOTION carried with
all "AYE" votes.
Chairman Ward noted that the Public Participation Workshop was called
• for the purpose of discussing the Future Land Use Elen►ent, Traffic
Circulation Element and the Recreation and Open Space Element of the
proposed Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Board has n►et several times with Mr. Park of Gee and Jenson
and the Board feels the Plan is now in its final form, ready for
presentation to the Town Commission. However, before presenting the
Proposed Comprehensive Plan to the Town Commission, the public is
invited to make con►n►ents regarding such.
Chairman Ward first addressed the Future Land Use Element by explaining
the current plan as opposed to the proposed plan and how each factor
would affect the Town in general.
Chairman Ward reviewed the following proposed units per acre on the land
use map. It was noted that both existing and proposed land use naps
were on display for public inspection.
SF
- fron►
4.35 units per acre
to
up to 4 units per acre
MFL
- fron►
8 units per acre to
up
to 6 units per acre
MFLM
- has
been eliminated
MFM
- from
12-15 units per acre
to
6-12 units per acre
MFH
- fron►
15-20 units per acre
to
12-16 units per acre.
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Mr. Marshall Johnson, 31001 South Ocean Blvd, addressed the Planning
Board regarding the lack of recreational facilities and programs in
Highland Beach. Commissioner Doris R. Rome, who was present as a member
of the public, addressed this question by noting the Town Conalkission has
just recently started reviewing a proposed Recreation and Open Space
Ordinance that would provide for recreation land or open space and an
"in lieu" payment for such.
Mr. Johnson also commented on the debris on the beaches. Commissioner
Rome again responded by stating that most condominiums take care of
their own beaches. The main problen► has been found in the areas behind
private hones.
Chairman Ward advised Mr. Johnson that he may wish to address his
questions at a Town Con►n►ission Meeting.
There being no other public comments on the Future Land Use Element,
Chairman Ward proceeded with the discussion of the Traffic Circulation
Element and gave a brief history of the traffic counts taken and what
their results were.
A suggestion was brought up regarding lowering the speed limit in Town
to 35 mph. Town Manager Mariano noted that as of this year, legislation
. has been passed that allows municipalities to lower the speed lin►it in
residential areas.
Mr. George Abernathy stated he felt it would not be beneficial to lower
the speed lin►it to 35 mph when Delray Beach and Boca Raton have their
speed limit along A-1-A set at 40 mph.
The Planning Board members felt the Police Department should be
consulted in this matter.
The next element up for discussion was the Recreation and Open Space
Element. Chairman Ward noted the areas under review are the property
behind the Town Hall, the property behind St. Lucy's Church and the
property behind the Broadview/Hoffman property, as well as the County
owned Milani property.
Chairman Ward explained what recreation programs the Town would qualify
for with respect to the Town's population.
Mrs. Mel Blosser, 3300 South Ocean Blvd, questioned the differences in
the GS District and the RO District. Town Manager Mariano advised that
recreation areas could be built in GS Districts, but Government Service
buildings could not be built in RO Districts.
At the conclusion of the Public Workshop portion of this meeting,
Chairman Ward announced that at each Planning Board Meeting and Workshop
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from the public are encouraged and should be submitted to the Chairman
prior to the meeting. The next Public Workshop Meeting is scheduled for
September 14, 1988, following the adjournment of the Planning Board
Regular Meeting. The ren►aining elements will be addressed at that
time.
Continuing on the Planning Board reviewed Chapter 30, Sections 8.1, 8.2
and 8.3, (Building Department Procedures). The changes made will be
reflected in the next draft presented to the Planning Board. The Board
will continue their review beginning with Section 8.4, at their next
Regular Meeting in September.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Keller/Mr. Gregerson to adjourn the Public
Participation Workshop Meeting of the Planning Board at 12:20 P.M.
All members voted "AYE".
APPROVED:
J ., E/ . Ward, Chairman
A. Leng, Vice Chairman
M. A. Waldman
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