1989.01.11_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Wednesday, January 11, 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 R. Bavender called the roll. Present were Chairman
J. E. Ward, A. Leng, A. R. Keller, A. M. Fox, Jr., and H. Harris.
Alternate member R. Gregerson was absent.
Also present for this meeting was Town Attorney D. Friedman, Town
Manager M. Mariano and Deputy Town Clerk R. Bavender.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. Leng/Mr. Fox to approve the minutes of the
December 14, 1988 Regular Meeting as submitted. The MOTION carried
unanimously.
Preliminary/Final Site Plan Review, Lot 11, Block 1, Bel Lido, 1125
Bel -Air Drive, Highland Beach, Florida.
Mr. Gary Gordon, property owner, and Mr. T. Ray Patterson, project
architect, were present.
Mr. Patterson proceeded to explain that a duplex is planned for this
lot with a two story building on the south side of the common wall, and
a three story building, which is to be Mr. Gordon's private residence,
on the north side of the common wall.
Mr. Ward explained that normally, this lot would permit 8 units per
acre. Mr. Gordon has .488 acres, and normally would have been entitled
to 3.84 units (3 units). However, at the present time, Resolution 522
is in effect which restricts any building except single family
residences, due to the water situation in Highland Beach.
Resolution 545 was established to provide exceptions to Resolution 522,
if the developer accepted a minimum reduction of 33 1/3% in density of
the property. Mr. Gordon has complied with Resolution 545 by proposing
only 2 units.
Mr. Ward further noted the Town Commission is presently considering the
new Comprehensive Plan whereby this lot will be decreased to 6 units
per acre after its adoption. Therefore this lot will be allowed 2.88
(2 units) per acre, meaning 3 units will be impossible.
Mr. Ward also noted that the Building Official felt that Mr. Gordon
might, at some future date, want to convert the present plan into three
units instead of two.
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Mr. Gordon stated again that this is his personal residence and has no
intention of converting the unit into three units. He also stated he
would voluntarily submit an affidavit or deed restriction to that fact
if the Board so desired.
Mr. Ward noted that he reviewed the plans with the Building Official
and everything is in compliance as far as setbacks and heights are
concerned; however, Mr. Hardy submitted a memorandum requesting a
survey showing setbacks and height per Section 13.7 of the Highland
Beach Code, when the roof sheathing is complete.
The members noted the setback regulation, Section 4.3 (e) (4), whereby
the setback off of A-1-A is 40 feet and the setback off of a side
street is 25 feet.
The members convened to the table to further discuss the plans.
Following discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr. Keller/Mrs. Leng to
; px7avo the building floor plan drawings numbered 1-3, project number
88-199, depicting the residence of Gary Gordon, located at Lot 11,
Block 1, Bel Lido, 1125 Bel -Air Drive, Highland Beach, Florida. The
MOTION carried unanimously with all AYE votes.
. Mr. Ward again noted the survey requested by Mr. Hardy at the time the
roof sheathing is complete and the deed restriction that Mr. Gordon
will be voluntarily signing.
Election of Officers
Mr. Keller made a MOTION to elect present officers to another term.
Mrs. Leng declined the nomination due to personal reasons and further
nominated Mr. Keller as Vice -Chairman. Mr. Keller declined the
nomination due to the fact that he is also Chairman of the Water
Resources Board.
Mr. Keller then nominated Mr. Fox for Vice -Chairman. Mr. Fox stated he
would be willing to take the position, but may have a problem in the
summer months, as he is presently involved in a large construction
project.
Mr. Keller/Mrs. Leng made a MOTION to reelect John A. Ward as Chairman
and elect Mr. A. M. Fox as Vice -Chairman. All members voted AYE and
the MOTION carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Ward noted that he, Mr. Fox and Mr. Keller attended the last Town
Commission meeting where the Building Department Procedures were
• discussed. Mr. Ward noted the problem of all alterations going before
the various boards was worked out.
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Mrs. Mariano addressed a problem that was brought to her attention in
the renovation section regarding demolition. The way it reads now,
demolition would require a complete site plan review. Mr. Fox stated
that demolition was included for partial demolition only.
Mrs. Mariano noted she will include the word "partial" demolition in
the procedures. The final Public Hearing will be held next Tuesday,
January 17, 1989 at 5:01 P.M.
Mr. Ward noted the Planning Board Information Notebook has been
approved and each member received, and signed for, a copy to have while
a member on the Planning Board.
The next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled for February 8,
1989 at 9:30 A.M.
A MOTION to adjourn this meeting was made by Mrs. Harris/Mr. Fox at
10: 20 A.M.
APPROVE:
J n E. �Ward, Chairman
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