1991.01.09_PB_Minutes_Regulara
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Wednesday, January 9, 1991 9:30 A.M.
Chairman John E. Ward called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 9:30 A.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. Present were the
Chairman, Regular Members Arthur R. Keller, Amelie Leng, Helene Harris
and Harold R. Hagelmann and Alternate Members Abraham Futernick and
Paul R. Kane, Sr.
Also present were Building Official Harry Heithaus and members of the
general public.
Upon MOTION by Mrs. Harris/Mr. Keller, the Minutes of the Regular and
Special Meetings of December 12, 1990 were unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
Final Review for Dune Walkover, Lot 56E. Submitted by Delray Marine
Construction for Regency Highland (Owner), 3912 S. Ocean Blvd.
• Troy Ennis, President of Delray Marine Construction, addressed the mem-
bers, defining some particulars of the construction such as the size of
the observation deck, the use of handrails, width of walkway/stairway
(6' rather than 41) and materials to be employed.
Because a portion of this construction will be on property under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, substantial discus-
sion took place regarding necessary permitting from this agency, as
well as the fact that the Board had no authority to approve any con-
struction on property under DOT's authority. It was noted for the
record that this area was 50' east of the center line of AlA.
Regarding DOT permitting, Mr. Ennis said verbal approval had already
been obtained for the portions of construction on DOT property. He
added that there is no formal permit for driveways and walkways at
ground level and that DOT allows the first 6' from the edge of pavement
to be asphalt.
When questioned regarding the clearing of the site to date, Mr. Ennis
replied that State mandates regarding the removal of exotic plants and
trees were followed; as required by the Department of Resources Manage-
ment, Delray Marine Construction has a -contract in place to replace all
removed exotics with native species. In this regard, it was noted that
the project will be reviewed by the Community Appearance Board at its
Regular Meeting on January 31.
The size of the observation deck (16' x 32') generated discussion, with
concern being expressed that so large a structure would not be aesthet-
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ically pleasing as viewed from AIA. Mr. Ennis assured the members that
landscaping would alleviate this concern and only a small area of the
structure would be visible to public view from AlA.
Continuing the discussion of deck size, Clayton Taylor, President of
Regency's Board, told the members that originally an even larger deck
had been requested, but 16' x 32' was the maximum size allowed by the
DERM. He noted that the Regency is a large complex, as well as the
fact that many of its residents were elderly and the large deck, which
includes benches, would provide much enjoyment for them.
Building Official Harry Heithaus answered structural questions raised
by the members and stated that the portion of construction under the
Board's authority met all aspects of Town Code.
The following MOTION was then made by Mr. Keller/Mrs. Harris:
The Planning Board approves plans, with copies of sheets
2, 3, 4 and 5 of 5 (CP-505-90) as approved by the DERM to
be attached to and made part of same, for a dune walkover
on Lot 56E, as submitted by Delray Marine Construction Co.,
Job 1292-03 dated 6/29/90, for Regency Highland (owner),
3912 S. Ocean Boulevard. All construction 50' east of the
• center line of AlA requires approval of the Department of
Transportation and the Planning Board recommends that this
be obtained since the Board does not rule on that particular
area.
Said MOTION met with unanimous favorable vote.
Preliminary Review for Single Family Residence at-2359 S. Ocean Blvd.,
Lot 136E. Submitted by Ince & Hertel for Lahage (owner)
Representing the owner, Peter Ince addressed the Board and gave a gen-
eral description of the structure to be built, including that it would
be two-story, block construction with tile roofing and include approx-
imately 8400 square feet.
Building Official Heithaus advised the members that in his review of
the plans he found no objections regarding zoning; all aspects of the
project were within Town Code.
Mr. Ince then asked the Board's permission to include in the plans at
this time a 6' high wall, 55' in length, to provide a measure of pri-
vacy for the structure's pool area. The wall would be placed eastward
on the property's northern boundary and be constructed of CBS block.
Brief discussion took place regarding the inclusion of a second bedroom
in the maid's quarters, with Mr. Ince responding that the gentleman who
•will purchase the house has grandchildren who are under a nanny's care
and this addition was made to accommodate the situation when they visit,
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Regarding kitchen facilities in this area, Mr. Ince assured the Board
that only a bar -type sink was included. Mr. Heithaus stated that this
was within Code.
The members then convened to the table for plan review, during which
Mr. Ince pointed out the area where he wanted to include the previously
mentioned 55' long fence. It was the CONSENSUS of the members that
there was no objection to this inclusion and Mr. Ince drew same into
the four (4) sets of plans.
Also during the course of review, Chairman Ward noted that should the
plans meet with the satisfaction of the members, a Final Review desig-
nation for same could be given at this time.
Upon completion of review, the following MOTION was made by Mrs. Harris/
Mr. Hagelmann:
The Planning Board gives final approval to plans for a
single family residence at 2359 S. Ocean Blvd., Lot 136E,
as submitted by Ince & Hertel for Lahage (owner). Commis-
sion No. 890123 (John D. Conway Architect, Inc.) Sheets
C/A of 3, C/1 of 3, C/B of 3 and sheets Al through A6.
This approval also includes the addition of a wall as
noted on sheet Cl of 3.
The MOTION met with unanimous favorable vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
Recodification of Chapter 30 - Chairman Ward recapped events leading
to his appearance before the Town Commission at their Regular Meeting
on January 2, which action was agreed upon by those members he was able
to reach by phone, to gain information regarding his unanswered memos
(11/19/90 and 12/12/90) to the Commission concerning the difficulty of
following Chapter 30 in its present printed state.
Because the information given him at that meeting by the Town Manager
and the Town Clerk appeared to be conflicting, the Chairman asked the
Town Manager to join the meeting at this time to clarify the recodifi-
cation status of Chapter 30.
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano explained that because at the time it ap-
proved recodification (1987) the Commission was aware that several
amendments to Chapter 30 would necessarily be added through ordinances
implementing the Comprehensive Plan, it was their economic decision not
to include it in the initial recodification process. She further
advised that because the Comprehensive Plan had now been implemented,
Chapter 30 would be recodified and received by the Town as "first
• supplement." When questioned about recodification costs, Mrs. Mariano
replied entire Code costs would be approximately $15,000 to $18,000,
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while supplement costs run approximately $5,000 to $6,000 each. Re-
garding questions as to when the materials would be available, Mrs.
Mariano said Municipal Code Corporation had advised the Town Clerk of
an approximate 60-day timeframe.
Before she left the meeting, the Chairman and members thanked Mrs.
Mariano for joining them and for her clarification of questions the
members had regarding recodification.
After some discussion, it was the CONSENSUS of the members that since
there was still considerable time to wait for the supplement recodify-
ing Chapter 30, all existing zoning booklets be updated and bound to
include copies of all ordinances amending Chapter 30. The preface
sheet alerting the user of the booklet of these additions would also be
updated and include a line directing any questions regarding same to
the Building Official.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Although not included in today's agenda, Chairman Ward noted that Elec-
tion of Officers had historically taken place at the January Regular
Meeting. The members had no objection to addressing the issue at this
time.
• After brief discussion, and upon MOTION by Mr. Hagelmann/Mr. Keller,
Mr. Ward was re-elected Chairman with unanimous vote. The Chairman
thanked the members for their confidence and called for nominations for
Vice Chairman. At this time, it was the CONSENSUS of the members that
they would prefer to address the vice chairmanship at their next Regu-
lar Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, and upon
MOTION by Mr. Hagelmann/Mrs. Harris, the meeting was adjourned at
11: 20 A.M.
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