1972.10.17_TC_Minutes_Special PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH - October 17, 1972
A public hearing was held at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday, October 17, 1972
for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. This
is in accord with State Statute 163, which the Town adopted as Ordinance
4175 The notice of this hearing was published in the Sun Sentinel and
the Palm Beach Post on October 2nd and October 11th.
In attendance were Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Joy and
Mumford, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Foster and many interested persons.
The Mayor read excerpts from letters received from several property owners
who could not attend the hearing. One letter requested a change in the
front setbacks from AlA in the single family dwelling zone and the
other opposed any reduction in density. Mayor Horton explained that
zoning must be in line with the Master Plan, according to Florida
Statute 163.
All in attendance were given the opportunity to voice their opinions.
Among the comments were:
1. Opposition to the maximum 240 length of buildings in the
RM -10 zone on the Bel Lido perimeter. A request was made to
reduce the maximum length to 160 with 20 side setbacks,
if someone planned to join two lots together.
2. A resident inquired about the publicity regarding this public
hearing, Mayor Horton answered that legal notices were
published twice in two newspapers, it was announced in the
monthly newsletter, announced at the regular Town meeting
on October 3rd. It was first read at a Special meeting on
September 22nd, discussed at meetings on October 3rd, 10th
and 16th. It will be further discussed at a Workshop meeting
on October 31st and the next regular meeting on November 8th.
3. A resident pointed out that a developer could have 18 units
per acre west of the Intracoastal Waterway - opposite the
Town - and that our density is considerably higher.
4. Mr. Morton Gilday, President of the Civic League, commended the
Planning Board and the Town Commission for their work on this
whole project.
5. A resident asked about what is planned for across from the
Monterey House. Vice Mayor Dent answered that a 25 unit, 6
story condominium site plan has been submitted and that
tentative approval was granted.
6. An attorney,representing a single family residence owner in
Byrd Beach, expressed the desire for single family zones in
Town. The Mayor explained that the deed restrictions were
recently removed in that area and that a change of zoning
has been requested by a property owner. This was referred to
`� the Planning Board for further consideration.
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u Mayor Horton, seeing that no one else had comments regarding zoning,
stated he would be glad to answer questions of a general nature.
Vice Mayor Dent introduced Mr. Vern Foster, the Chief Building Inspector
and Zoning Official.
Mayor Horton announced we are gathering bids toward demolition of the
building next to Town Hall, fill to be hauled in and other site work,
toward proceeding with construction of the new Town Hall. A meeting
has been arranged with the architect for Thursday, October 19th, to
finalize plans.
The Mayor explained that the sewer assessment fees are now due for the
Bel Lido area and that the sewer connection fee increased 10% on
October 3rd. He further added that the police patrolmen are to report
by November 27th and that our police force will be in full operation
at that time.
The meeting adjourned at 2:40 P.M.
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