1989.06.07_PB_Minutes_RegularA
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Wednesday, June 7, 1989 9:30 A.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board, Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, was called to order by Chairman John E. Ward at 9:30 A.M. in
the Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
Deputy Town Clerk Redawna Bavender called the roll. Present were
Chairman John E. Ward, Vice Chairman A.M. Fox, Jr., Arthur Keller and
Robert Gregerson, acting in the capacity of a Regular Member for this
meeting. Mrs. Helene Harris and Mrs. Amelie Leng were absent.
Also present for this meeting were Building Official Harry Heithaus,
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Attorney David K. Friedman, Deputy
Town Clerk Redawna Bavender, Secretary Doris M. Trinley and members of
the general public.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Gregerson/Mr. Fox to approve the minutes of
the April 12, 1989 Regular Meeting as submitted. The MOTION carried
unanimously.
Chairman Ward acknowledged the presence of Ms. Yvonne Petritz, Mr.
• Victor Hadeed, Mr. John Giattino and Mr. Arnold Silverman. Each of
these individuals have submitted an application for the alternate
member position available on the Planning Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
Preliminary Review for Three Townhouses at Town Lot 16 East, 4517 South
Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL, submitted by Peter & June Denigris.
Mr. Peter Denigris and Mr. Jack Hawk, project architect, were present.
Chairman Ward noted that the zoning on this property is RML-2, which
normally allows 12 units to the acre. However, Ordinance 545 "Zoning
in Progress" states the applicant must reduce the density by 1/3 before
a multi -family building may be constructed. This lot is .53 acres,
which would normally have allowed 6.36 units. When this is reduced by
1/3, there are 4.18 units allowed on this lot, therefore, Mr. Denigris
is in conformance with the requirements.
Mr. Harry Heithaus, Building Official, addressed the Board by noting
the present plans meet all requirements, including the ground floor
elevation.
Mr. Heithaus also noted a licensed, approved contractor is required
for demolition of the present building on the site.
Questions arose regarding the demolition permit, and it was noted that
these questions will have to be answered after the Town Attorney
arrives.
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Mr. Denigris questioned if the Planning Board would consider giving his
plans a preliminary and final review. The Planning Board members
granted such request.
Mr. Jack Hawk, project architect, addressed the Planning Board at this
time and noted they plan to build three Palm Beach style townhouses,
having two side units and one middle unit. Each will have an
individual pool and garage. Each townhouse will have three bedrooms/
three baths and the total square footage of the two outside units will
be 4,000 square feet and the one middle unit will be approximately
3,600 square feet. The total height of the building is to be 30' above
the maximum height of the dune.
Town Attorney David K. Friedman arrived at this point during the
meeting.
The questions regarding the demolition permit were addressed again and
Mr. Friedman stated it could be approved today subject to the work
being done by a certified expert and submitting the information to the
Building Official.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Keller/Mr. Fox for the demolition approval
subject to getting a licensed demolition contractor with the necessary
• credentials approved by the State of Florida, to be submitted to the
Building Official for his approval. The MOTION carried unanimously
with all AYE votes.
The members convened to the table to further discuss the plans.
Following discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr. Fox/Mr. Gregerson that
the plans for the three townhouses at 4517 South Ocean Blvd, Lot 16
East, submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Denigris, as drawn by Hawk,
Fulwider & Harrell Architects, dated 5/16/89, sheets 1-9, be approved.
All members voted AYE.
Final Review for Single Family Residence at Town Lot 137 East, 2355
South Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL, submitted by Peter Ince, (Owner
F. Lahage)
Mr. Harry Heithaus stated the plans are in compliance with the
regulations.
Mr. Peter Ince was present representing Mr. Frank Lahage, property
owner. Mr. Ince stated Mr. Lahage had purchased the two lots to the
north of his residence and this is the northern most lot. The home is
to be a two-story home, covering approximately 7,000 square feet. Mr.
Ince also noted the home is setback just slightly from the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL).
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Town Manager Mariano noted the Dune Walkover Ordinance has been adopted
and all oceanfront property will be required to install a walkover.
However, after this discussion, it was decided that this will not hold
up the Planning Board approval as it is a separate issue.
The members convened to the table to further discuss the plans.
Following discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr. Keller/Mr. Fox that the
residence at 2355 South Ocean Blvd, Lot 137 East, applied for by Peter
Ince for H. Frank Lahage, owner, illustrated by drawings by John D.
Conway, Architect, commission number 189-115, dated 5/16/89, be
approved.The MOTION carried unanimously with all AYE votes.
Final Review for Single Family Residence and Demolition of Amenities
Building at Town Lot 137 West #1, 2332 South Ocean Blvd, Highland
Beach, FL, submitted by Ince & Hertel Building Corp.
Chairman Ward noted there are quite a few legal matters involved with
this property that were dealt with by the Town Commission. Mr. Ward
stated an agreement exists between Mr. Robert Eisen, trustee, and the
Town whereby several variances were granted. It was also noted that
Town Attorney Sliney had stated at the Town Commission Regular Meeting
on 5/2/89 that this procedure is in order, due to the legal history of
• this lot.
It was noted that this lot will have side setbacks at 8' rather than
the required 121. The building height will be 31 1/2' rather than the
required 30' and the overall lot dimensions do not meet with
requirements, but were waived by the Town Commission.
The new unity of title was explained by Mr. Ince, by stating the
original unity of title was for the entire 500' area. The first
release of unity of title was for the 4 vacant lots with the one unit
of title remaining where the house stands now, (Lot 137). However,
recently upon approval of taking down the amenities building and
releasing the remaining unity of title, Lot 137 is now 2 new lots.
Mr. Ince further addressed the use of a second kitchen, as it shows in
the plans, by stating it is not built for the purpose of having a
second apartment, rather for the domestic help for use in their private
quarters.
Upon questioning, Mr. Ince stated the demolition company he plans on
hiring is the Cuyohoga Company and they are approved by the State of
Florida. The entire demolition process should take approximately 15
days.
After further discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr. Keller/Mr. Gregerson.
that the removal of the amenities building on new Lot 1 at Town Lot 137
• West, be accomplished by a licensed demolition company, licensed in the
State of Florida and permission is suggested to be given to the
contractor upon furnishing the Florida license number and proof of
insurance to the Building Official. All members voted AYE.
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The members convened to the table to further discuss the plans.
Following discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr. Fox/Mr. Keller that the
plans for 2332 South Ocean Blvd, Lot 137 West #1, as prepared by John
D. Conway, dated 5/5/89, sheets lA - 15, commission number 389113, be
approved. The MOTION carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Mr. Ward stated he received the signed document from Mr. Direnzo of
Town Lot 110-111 West, stating kitchen facilities will not be added to
the maid's quarters to make it a separate dwelling unit and such
agreement will be recorded and kept on file.
Chairman Ward informed the Board that Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart
requested the Planning Board look into the areas that had not been
rezoned at the time of the last rezoning. After discussing this issue,
it was the CONSENSU'S of the Planning Board not to pursue this matter at
this time.
The next meeting of the Planning Board was scheduled for July 12, 1989
at 9:30 A.M.
Following a MOTION by Mr. Gregerson/Mr. Fox the meeting was adjourned
at 11:24 A.M.
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ATTEST:
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APPROVE:
Jo E. Ward, Chairman
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A.M. Fox, Jr., Vice Chairman
- ABSENT -
Amelie Leng
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Arthur Keller
- ABSENT -
Helene Harris
Robert Gregerson