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1988.06.15_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES June 15, 1988 1:40 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, was called to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:40 P.M. by Chairman Ward. The Deputy Town Clerk called the roll. Present were Regular Members J. E. Ward, A. Leng, M. A. Waldman and A. R. Keller. Absent were Regular Member A. M. Fox, Jr. and Alternate Member R. M. Gregerson. Also in attendance were Town Attorney T. E. Sliney, Building Official B. Sutherland, Deputy Town Clerk A. M. Kowals and members of the general public. A MOTION by VICE CHAIRMAN LENG/MR. KELLER to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 1988, Public Hearing of the Planning Board, carried unanimously. Upon MOTION made by VICE CHAIRMAN LENG/MR. KELLER, the Minutes of the May 5, 1988, Special Meeting of the Planning Board were approved as submitted. MOTION carried with all favorable votes cast by the Members. MR. KELLER/MR. WALDMAN made a MOTION to accept the May 11, 1988, Regular Meeting Minutes as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. Chairman Ward noted that, Item No. 3 under Old Business on the Agenda for the Regular Meeting listed the review of building heights. This matter was discussed at the Public Hearing which preceded this Meeting and a MOTION to adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 30 was passed. The Members briefly reviewed the building heights and, at this time, VICE CHAIRMAN LENG/MR. KELLER made a MOTION to adopt the proposed amend- ments to Chapter 30: RMH, Section 4.6 (e) (11) maximun► building height of 60'; RMM, Section 4.5 (e) (11) maximum building height of 501; and RML-2, Section 4.4 (e) (11) maximun► building height of 401. This MOTION carried unanimously with all Members casting 'AYE' votes. The Deputy Town Clerk will transmit this information to the Building Department. Chairman Ward suggested that the Members discuss the Information Note- book which is being prepared at the request of Mayor Stewart. It was noted that Chairman Ward forwarded a memo with the draft of the Informa- tion Notebook to Town Manager Mariano and Town Attorney requesting that they check same for accuracy. Town Manager Mariano advised that she reviewed the information that she received from Chairman Ward and found nothing in conflict with anything the Town has in effect. However, the process is something the Mayor originated and the Planning Board may want to discuss this matter with PLANNING BOARD is June Meeting - Minutes June 15, 1988 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Stewart inasmuch as the Boards are answerable to the Town Commis- sion. Attorney Sliney noted that he has no problem with the information (which is to be included in an Information Notebook) that was submitted by Chairman Ward. NEW BUSINESS The Planning Board Members reviewed Shirley Rubin, for a single family at 4206 Intracoastal Drive (Lot 25, Barry Rubin, Architect Kenneth Lang attendance to explain the plans. a site plan, submitted by Barry and residence which is to be constructed Block 4, Bel Lido Sub -division). and the building contractor were in The Building Official stated that he reviewed the plans and found that all setback, zoning and height requirements are in compliance with the Town's zoning code. The Planning Board Members stepped down to the table where they reviewed and discussed the plans outside the hearing of the Deputy Town Clerk. It was noted that the structure will take up almost the entire lot. The architect advised that a cream color scheme will be used on the exterior and the plans have been submitted to the Community Appearance Board for a Xeriscape Landscape site plan review on June 30, 1988. Mr. Lang said is that the single family residence will be 4,512' of air conditioned living area. Vice Chairman Leng noted that the plans include a lot of soffit lights and spot lights. In reply to the Vice Chairman's request that the spot lights on either side of the building be removed as there will be enough light provided by the soffit fixtures, Architect Lang marked, dated and signed the plans indicating that all spot lights will be eliminated. Following much discussion, a MOTION was made by VICE CHAIRMAN LENG/MR. WALDMAN to approve the application of Barry and Shirley Rubin's home on Lot 25, Block 4, Bel Lido Sub -division, with corrections noted on the plans. The MOTION carried unanimously with each Member casting an 'AYE' vote. The next agenda item was the application for a site plan review for ex- tensive additions to a single family residence at 2540 South Ocean Boulevard (Lot 124N), submitted by Ralph Bassolino. Representing Mr. Bassolino was Mike Courtright of J. Conway Architects. Mr. Courtright, in explaining the plans, advised the Planning Board Members that Mr. Bassolino moved into the hone approximately eleven months ago and he now finds that the additions are necessary to make the residence more livable. 0 PLANNING BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes June 15, 1988 Page 3 of 6 Mr. Courtright explained that the house is being pushed out to the set- back line; there is a breakfast bay but Mr. Bassolino wants a breakfast room on the side of the house. A wooden deck, which may be used as a sun deck, will be extended around to cover the pool area. Continuing, Mr. Courtright stated they are within the setback lines and they are within the Town's zoning code. Following the discussion, MR. RELLER/MR. WALDMAN made a MOTION that the Planning Board recommends that the additional construction indicated on drawings 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (all dated 5/17/88) covering the location at 2540 South Ocean Boulevard be approved. This MOTION carried unanimously with all favorable votes. Chairman Ward noted that Mr. Jim Park of Gee and Jenson is expected to arrive to continue the review of the draft elements regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The Chairman suggested the Members continue their discussion of the Information Notebook. The Information Notebook will include Building Department procedures which will be drafted by Chairman Ward and Building Official Sutherland. These procedures will be prepared in time for review at the next Planning Board Meeting. When Vice Chairman Leng suggested that the duties of the Planning Board Members should include (a) the Member visit the site being considered for the site plan review and (b) the Member take out the plans and ask questions, Chairman Ward advised that suggestion can be added to the list. At this time, Mr. Waldman noted that the Future Land Use Element Draft regarding the Comprehensive Plan, submitted by Gee and Jenson, does not take into consideration the fact that the Planning Board was trying to do as many single family categories as possible on the East side of A -1-A. The Land Use Map included in this Element does not reflect what the Planning Board is trying to accomplish. At approximately 3:15 P.M., after conferring briefly with Town Manager Mariano, Mr. Park arrived at the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board to review, with the Members, the draft elements on the Future Land Use, Intergovernmental Coordination and Capital Improvements. In a discussion regarding Table F1 - Existing Land Use Acreages, Town of Highland Beach, 1988, on page 2 of the Future Land Use Draft Element, the Members stated they wer not happy with the existing zoning and they wanted the record to reflect that the Planning Board does not agree with the Future Land Use Map that was included in the Draft Element being reviewed at this meeting. 04 PLANNING BOARD • Regular Meeting - Minutes June 15, 1988 Page 4 of 6 Mr. Park advised that he made the assumption that the Town would live with the density that presently exists, and, if there is a good reason why those densities should be reduced, we would come forward; however, we need logical reason to reduce density. When Chairman Ward commented that surely water would be a reason to re- duce density, it was noted that the Gee & Jenson report stated that limits on the water supply do prohibit or require limits on densities. Mr. Park said that changes can be made and he needs guidelines from the Planning Board Members. It was noted that, in the meeting with Mr. John Toshner of Gee and Jenson, there was no question that the intent of the Planning Board is to reduce the density in the Town and there is a particular concern with regard to the East side property where the Town is trying to keep that property single family, as much as possible. Mr. Park stated that he was aware of the Town's concern that it control the growth and he thought it would surface and become obvious; however, it did not become obvious. Continuing, Mr. Park noted that the steps taken thus far are defensive and good; but, what is now being suggested would be hard to defend. • When Vice Chairman Leng questioned if the Town's lack of water would be defensible, Mr. Park answered that it would probably be a valid reason in the short term period only. Mr. Park said that he did not sense the emergency until today and he needs time to study the matter in order to address the situation; it has been geared to substances and he has to look at it differently. When it was noted that the date of submission for the Comprehensive Plan is August 15, the Town Attorney advised that the purpose of the submit- tal is to comply with the contract. The submission will be prepared as a whole package which will be filed under Chapter 9J-5. In discussing page 4 of the Future Land Use Draft Element, it was noted that reference was made to the potential development of two passive parks on the Florida Inland Navigation District spoil site and was designated as Recreation and Open Space Element for that purpose. When Mr. Park commented that the Town might be willing to preserve open spaces where F.I.N.D. is trying to dispose of these parcels, the Town Manager noted that the Town would like to maintain control of what happens on those parcels and the Town put in for free use of those parcels; the Town is not committing then► to any use --the Town is keeping them as open spaces. n LJ PLANNING BOARD . Regular Meeting - Minutes June 15, 1988 Page 5 of 6 It was noted that the Milani Property is also designated as Recreation and Open Space on the Future Land Use Map. The Town has not come to any agreement with the County as to whether that property will be a park or how it will be used. Town Attorney Sliney stated the Town has not made any decision policy on the Milani Property and it has not officially changed its position in that matter. When Mr. Park stated that we need to file a Future Land Use Map with the State, the Town Manager noted that the only reason the Town is submit- ting the Elements to the Department of Community Affairs is so the Town can receive the money due Highland Beach under the grant program. When Town Attorney Sliney said he is bothered by the future land use map which has no force and effect, Mr. Park emphasized that it has no binding effect on the Town. Once again, it was noted that there is a concern for the property East of A-1-A and the Town wants the entire strip to be a single family category. (At the South end of Town, the motel properties on the ocean should be in a single family category so that acreage can not be combined to allow the construction of a 10 story high-rise). When Chairman Ward asked if the completed long term water report by CDM, . which is noted on page 16, would be included in the Town's documenta- tion, Mr. Park replied that it is part of the analysis and he thought it was important to show the Town is studying its needs. Relative to the Intergovernmental Coordination Draft Element, the Board Members felt this is a matter for the Town Commission therefore, it is not in the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. The Town Manager and Town Attorney advised that the Planning Board has to review that element and offer their thoughts. In regard to page 24 of the Capital Improvement Element, the Planning Board Members recommended the addition of the Contract Post Office to the list of the facilities operated by the Town. Chairman Ward informed Mr. Park that the Planning Board will be meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 1988, at 9:30 A.M. Mr. Park noted the State says the Capital Improvement Element does not apply to a small Town like Highland Beach; however, he suggested discus- sing what the Town situation is and including it - we will not include the fiscal analysis. It will get superficial treatment (we will say a , ► PLANNING BOARD • Regular Meeting - Minutes June 15, 1988 Page 6 of 6 these are not Capital Expenditures, the Town will not start a capital fund as these do not constitute a need for a Capital Improvement Program. • u Following the conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Park stated he will bring a new land use map and a new set of policies and objectives to the July 13, 1988, Planning Board Meeting. Chairman Ward directed the Deputy Town Clerk to forward a copy of the Minutes of this meeting along with the Agenda for the July 13, 1988, Regular Meeting of the Planning Board to Regular Member A. M. Fox, Jr. at his summer residence in Virginia Beach, Va. Upon proper MOTION by MR. WALDMAN/VICE CHAIRMAN LENG, Chairman Ward adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board at 4:15 P.M. APPROVED: J. Ward, Chairman Amelie Leng, Vice Chairman M. Waldman A. R. Keller ATTES Date: amk (Absent) A. M. Fox, Jr.