1984.09.11_TC_Minutes_Special t
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
RECESSED SPECIAL MEETING
FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 1984
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1984 9:30 A.M.
A Recessed Special Meeting from September 5, 1984 was called to order
by Mayor Louis Y. Horton in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
Also present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners John
J. Basso, William E. Paul and Betty Jean Stewart.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager Elaine
W. Roberts; Building Official Bruce Sutherland; and Town Clerk Mary Ann
Whaley.
The Mayor announced that the purpose of this meeting was to continue
the reading of the proposed Zoning Ordinance, bearing the following
title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
ADOPTING A ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH SUPERSEDING ALL PRIOR ZONING ORDINANCES AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Prior to discussing the Zoning Ordinance, Mayor Horton cited an
�./ editorial appearing in the Sun Sentinel on September 8, 1984 which
opined that more small communities should be merged. It was the
consensus of the Town Commission that Mayor Horton write a letter to
the Editor pointing out the differences between other small communities
and the Town of Highland Beach.
During this meeting, the remainder of the Zoning Ordinance, pages 29
thru 56 were read in their entirety, noting typographical and minor
editorial changes as read.
On Page 37, Section 7.2 Planning Board duties, Vice Mayor recommended
that the words "and any other division of land" be inserted after the
word "subdivisions" on line 2, in order to provide that the Planning
Board review the subdivision of any tract of land in Town. The Vice
Mayor cited the Florida Statutes dealing with subdivisions as part of
her recommendation. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that
the Planning Board review the division of all existing lots in Town and
therefore, the Vice Mayor's recommendation was incorporated into the
Zoning Ordinance.
Substantial discussion ensued regarding Section 8.3 Procedure for
proposed approval of plans submitted. A consensus was reached, and a
copy of the revised Section is attached hereto and made a part of these
Minutes.
Discussion ensued regarding the parking of vehicles at sales trailers
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on projects not under active construction, however, it was noted that
this matter could be handled administratively.
The Town Attorney cited Section 11.1 in which it was provided that the
concurring vote of four members of the Board of Adjustment shall be
necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination
of the Building Official, etc., and noted that state law now allowed
for a simple majority to rule on these matters. It was the consensus
of the Town Commission that this Section be left as is.
The Zoning Map was discussed with Mrs. Roberts stating that the changes
on the map as cited at the last meeting may have come about during
meetings between the consultants and the Building Department in an
effort to bring the map up to date. Commissioner Stewart noted that
lot 65 E had been completely left off the map, and should be inserted
prior to the signing of same. Mrs. Roberts will instruct Gee and
Jensen to correct the map prior to the signing of same. It was noted
that the record reflect the adoption of this ordinance with the changes
as made at this meeting, including the change of the Zoning Map to
reflect lot 65 E in the RML - 1 district.
During the reading of the Ordinance, under Section 13 "Definitions ",
the definitions for time -share estate, time -share instrument, time-
share license, time -share period, time -share plan (leaving out "except
exchange programs "), time -share property and time -share unit, as per
Florida Statutes Section 721.05 (24 -30) were inserted, along with the
insertion of these terms in Section 3.2. A copy of these definitions
are attached hereto and made a part of these Minutes.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO /COMMISSIONER PAUL to adopt the
Zoning Ordinance with all changes made during its reading, and the
insertion of the definitions as recommended by the Town Attorney. The
Town Clerk polled the Town Commission, with Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor
Blosser, Commissioners Basso, Paul and Stewart voting aye. This MOTION
carried unanimously.
The Town Attorney noted that there were no persons at either the
Special Meeting on September 5, 1984 or this Recessed Special Meeting
desiring to be heard on any portion of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
This meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
Louis V. Horton, Mayor
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Ma4 Louise G. Blosser,Vice Mayor
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o n asso, Commissioner
William E. Paul, C mmissioner
Betty Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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