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2000.03.28_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday March 28 2000 1:30 P.M. Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30. P.M. Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill, and Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Paul R. Kane and Robert L. Lowe were present. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were also present, as were members of the general public. After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. 1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid reversed the order of scheduled presentations • and the agenda was then unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Jose Echeverria (1126 Russell Drive), Turtle Volunteer Coordinator, advised of a turtle watch volunteer meeting to be held at Gumbo Limbo on April 4 at 10 A.M. PRESENTATIONS (1) HIGHLAND BEACH ESTATES LAND HOLDINGS, INC./CAMELOT ON THE ATLANTIC - REVISION OF LOT LINES. Attorney Jeffrey Levine spoke on behalf of the developer, Jeffrey Norman, giving background information on the property being considered, located on the Town's most northwestern boundary. He explained that Mr. Norman was seeking to demolish the existing residence, obtain a release of (2) existing Unity of Titles, and proposing a new Unity of Title so that the property could be developed as three (3) lots. After some discussion, during which Building Official Bob Dawson assured that the proposed three (3) lots would meet Town Code requirements, and the petitioner was asked to submit actual documents relating to the release, it was the consensus of the Commission to move this item to the April 4 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. s Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 28, 2000 Page 2 of 3 (2) PETITION FOR CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FOR MODIFICATION TO EXISTING RPUD AND TIME LIMITS, AND FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL (HOFFMAN PROPERTY. Attorney John Randolph, representing owner Camille Hoffman and developer Richard Siemens, spoke to the previously submitted petition (on file in year 2000 General Correspondence, "Hoffman Property"). Mr. Randolph stated that while his clients did not claim that this approximate 7 -acre site was included in the Hidden Harbor Settlement Agreement, they did claim to have vested rights to develop it as proposed because the property was part of the original RPUD. Mr. Siemens next gave a presentation of the proposed development of the property, i.e. a 3 -building (one 13 -story; two 16 -story) 150 -unit Adult Congregate Living Facility. Using an artist's renditions, he displayed how and where the three buildings would be located, as well as the various service levels. Mr Siemens also advised of age limitations and the number of personnel that would be required to operate such a facility. Substantial discussion took place, during which Mr. Siemens answered questions posed by the Commission as well as residents; it was also noted during discussion that current • zoning allows 6 units per acre. Attorney Robert Eisen, representing resident Jeffrey Pechter (3901 S. Ocean Blvd.), spoke in opposition to the project, as did Attorney Guy Rabideau, representing the Omega Group (Toscana Project). Both gentlemen spoke to legal issues involved, including the claim of vested rights. Citing objections which included height, density and increased traffic, residents who spoke in opposition to the proposed project were as follows: James F. Niehoff (3212 S. Ocean Blvd.) Jack Lantheir (as President of Ocean Pines Condominium, 3009 S. Ocean Blvd.; a resolution was presented and is attached to these Minutes) Joseph Yucht (4748 S. Ocean Blvd.) Annemarie Winter (3505 S.Ocean Blvd.) Al Bresnahan (3310 S. Ocean Blvd.) Jeffrey Pechter (3901 S. Ocean Blvd.) Dean Luce (4511 S. Ocean Blvd.) Mike Stein (3912 S. Ocean Blvd,) Following these comments, Mayor Reid called for a 5 -minute recess at 2:40 P.M.; the meeting was reconvened at 2:45 P.M. with all members in attendance. Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 3 of 3 3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a) Board Correspondence: The Planning Board advised it had completed review of the revised Zoning Code (Chapter 30) and recommended its approval. It was the consensus that the Commission would begin its review at a Special Workshop on April 25 at 3:00 P.M. (memo attached to and made part of these Minutes) b) Board Vacancies: One (1) vacancy on the Planning Board was noted (Victor P. Hadeed eligible for reappointment), as was one (1) vacancy on the Board of Adjustment to serve out the term (thru 12/01) created by a member resignation. C) Board Action Report: Previously Submitted. d) Monthly Board Meetings: Previously Submitted. 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS • AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 672, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 (first reading 03/07/2000; published 03/17/00) There was no discussion of this proposed ordinance; it was moved to the April 4 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval. 5. NEW BUSINESS (1) Review of Spring Newsletter. It was the consensus that this issue be forwarded to the printer after additional information regarding solid waste materials was included. (2) Consideration of Utility Service Contract for Water Tower Maintenance After some discussion, Mr. Saag was asked to have a representative present at the April 04 Regular Meeting, as there was a question as to whether the cost of the maintenance contract included exterior painting of the water tower. Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 28, 2000 Page 4 of 4 5. NEW BUSINESS (continued) (3) Monuments for Town Entrances re SRA1A Improvements The Commission reviewed architect's drawings of the proposed monuments and, after some discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the April 04 Regular Meeting for further consideration. 6. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were forwarded to the April 4 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval: February 29, 2000 - Workshop Meeting March 07, 2000 - Regular Meeting March 15, 2000 - Special Meeting/Canvassing Board 7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION • Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report. Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report Commissioner John J. Sorrell! had no report. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report. Mayor Thomas J. Reid read a Status of the Town Report into the record, advising that that Highland Beach was in excellent condition; he also cited the current issues affecting the Town, which was prepared by Town Manager Saag (both reports attached to and made part of these Minutes). Mayor Reid also announced a change in time for the April 4 Regular Meeting from 1:30 P.M. to 12:00 Noon, as he advised there would be no quorum available at the regular time. 8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 28 2000 Pae 5 of 5 • 9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Ben Saag reported on several issues: (1) Bond Rating Increase: Finance Director Stan Novak's efforts resulted in the Town's bond rating being increased from Baa to A2, a .32% savings on a bond interest rate over the course of 20 years, amounting to $25,600 yearly. It was requested that a formal Motion commending Mr. Novak be placed on the April 04 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. (2) Request for Engineering Qualifications re Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant: After some discussion, it was the consensus to place a legal ad requesting engineering qualifications; it was also the consensus that a Special Workshop be scheduled for May 2 at 10:00 A.M. to interview representatives of responding firms. (3) Traffic Along AIA: Responding to the Commission's request, Mr. Saag submitted a memorandum outlining steps he had taken that might alleviate some of the traffic problems (attached to and made part of these Minutes). (4) Police Department Article: The Department was recently featured on a LEO website (Law Enforcement Online). (5) Mr. Saag noted the County Public Hearing to be held at 4:00 P.M. this date regarding the county park to be developed in the south end of Town. 10. CONSENT AGENDA None. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:25 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE. dmt 111-7 Approve: c� Thomas J. Reid, Mayor n J. Sorrelli, Commissioner Attest: Date: Z zaod Michael H' , Vice Mayor Paul R. Kane, Commissioner Robert L. Low , Commissioner