1975.05.06_BAA_Minutes_RegularI
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 6, 1975 - PETITIONS
0 FOR SIGN RELIEF - PALMCO DEVELOPERS, ABERDEEN ARMS ASSOC., INC
Chairman Horton called the meeting to order at 10:05 A.M. advising this
was a Public Hearing with due Public Notice to consider a decision on the
petitionsof Palmco Developers (Ocean Pines) and Aberdeen Arms. These
petitions having been previously examined at the meeting of the Board of
Adjustment held on April 14, 1975.
The Chairman, noting the following members were present, dispensed with
the calling of the roll -
Present: G. K. Whyte, W. J. Wernecke, F. C. Scofield, Jr.
F. Hartkopf, Jr.
Absent: R. C. Frederick and L. E. Brotzman.
In audience were Mayor M. E. Gilday, Town Manager E. W. Roberts, Town
Attorney T. E. Sliney, Town Administrative Official J. P. O'Grady
Commissioner Robert Clark, Commissioner Ruth Mumford and other interested
persons.
Chairman Horton advised the members of the Board that the first order of
•business would be to consider the petition of Palmco Developers. Mr. Harold
Shaw spoke representing Ocean Pines, advising the Board that issuance of a
certificate of occupancy would necessitate a sign size reduction from the
existing 32 sq. ft., non -conforming temporary sign to an allowed 10 sq. ft.
permanent sign. Presenting a statistical report indicating the drawing
power of various advertising media, Mr. Shaw indicated the area sign at the
building site was more effective than other forms of advertising used and
petitioned to have the Board permit him to continue issuing the existing
temporary sign.
Discussion followed covering an estimated date of January 1, 1978, as the
condominium association take-over point, and the possible effect as a 900/0
sell out point is reached or until the Condominium Association is formed.
Mr. Wernecke suggested a time limitation of one year for a 25 sq. ft.
temporary sign be considered. Col. Scofield noted there was no factual
evidence that the 25 sq. ft. temporary sign proved more effective than the
permitted 3 sq. ft. real estate signs, plus a 10 sq. ft. permanent sign.
At Chairman Horton's inquiry as to research done, Mrs. Stewart presented
findings (Palm Beach newspaper clippings, name plate and real estate sales
signs) relative to the use of smaller signs, and advised research did not
include Boca Raton and Delray areas since these were business related areas,
• whereas Highland Beach was not.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMEMT - PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 6, 1975 - PETITION
FOR SIGN RELIEF - PALMCO DEVELOPERS, ABERDEEN AIMS ASSOC.,INC.
• Chairman Hort
(1) approve t
modifications
petition; or
formation.
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on offered a summary of possible alternative decisions;
he petition as presented; (2) approve the petition with
as to the size of sign and length of time; (3) deny the
(4) postpone a decision pending receipt of additional in -
Following additional discussion relative to the issue, Chairman Horton read
from Section 23.17 (Signs andAdvertising) and asked for a poll of Board
Members to determine their readiness to vote on a decision. Col. Scofield,
Mr. Wernecek, Mr. Hartkopf, were in agreement to vote at this time. Mr.
Whyte chose postponement. Mr. Wernecke offered a motion for an extension
for the temporary sign (25 sq. ft.) as provided in the ordinance to be
granted for one year or until April 1, 1976. Mr. Whyte seconded the motion.
Following further discussion, Mr. Wernecke withdrew his motion. Chairman
Horton advised the chair would entertain a motion. Col. Scofield offered
the motion to deny the petitioner's request. There being no second, the
Chairman asked for a motion. Mr. Wernecke moved to postpone a decision
at this time on the petition of Palmco Developers (Ocean Pines), for re-
lief from the specific provisions of the sign ordinance. Mr. Hartkopf
seconded the motion. By voice vote, Messrs. Wernecke, Whyte, Hartkopf
and Chairman Horton voted aye for postponement. Col. Scofield was
opposed. The motion was approved. Chairman Horton advised a Special
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 1975, at 9:30 A.M., to arrive
at a decision on the petition for variance presented by Palmco Developers.
At Mr. Whyte's request, he was excused by Chairman Horton from further
participation at this meeting.
Mr. Horton advised the petition of Aberdeen Arms Association, Inc., would
be heard, calling on Mr. George Ritter for comment. Mr. Ritter had no
comment in addition to his remarks at the April 14, 1975 meeting and re-
quested Aberdeen Arms be permitted to place their name sign atop the Boca
Hi sign for identification. Col. Fran Johnson, in audience, noted the
existing "Boca Hi" sign is non conforming and read Sec. 232(9). A dis-
cussion of the sign and the location thereof followed.
Col. Scofield offered the motion to approve the request of the petitioner
(Aberdeen Arms Association, Inc.), for relief from the terms of the Sign
Ofdinance as a temporary measure until such time as permanent identific-
ation is worked out by the developer of the property. Mr. Wernecke seconded
the motion. Following additional discussion, the Chairman polled the
vote. Messrs. Wernecke, Scofield, Hartkopf and Chairman Horton voted aye.
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MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - PUBLIC HEARING - MAY 6, 1975 - PETITIONS
• FOR SIGN RELIEF - PALMCO DEVELOPERS, ABERDEEN ARMS ASSOC., INC.
The motion was unanimously approved and it was determined and ordered that th
the requested relief in the petition of Aberdeen Arms Association, Inc.
Petition No. 575-2-5, dated 4/10/75, be granted subject to the condition
that the temporary Aberdeen Arms sign be permitted until additional
structures are completed and permanent signs are required under Chapter 23.
Chairman Horton presented a request from Sindo Investments Inc., 1545
Miami Road, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 33316, for a variance under Section 9.3
Para.(a) (4), of Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of High-
land Beach. Chairman Horton advised the matter of determining a date for
a Public Hearing will be discussed following the Special Meeting to be
held on Tuesday, May 13, 1975.
Chairman Horton advised that the minutes of the Meeting of April 14, 1975,
having been previously examined and approved, reading thereof was waived.
Mr. Wernecke offered the motion to approve the minutes as presented, Col.
Scofield seconded, the motion to approve the minutes was unanimously
approved.
There being no further business, the motion to adjourn the meeting was
• offered by Col. Scofield, seconded by Mr. Hartkopf and unanimously approved.
APPROVED:
Louis ./Horton, Chairman
W J.1 Ternecke
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Col. C. Scofi ld,�Jr.
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F`:� Hartkopf, Jr.
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Col. F. C. Scofi ld, r. , *retary
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Lucille S.Miller, Recording Secretary