1979.09.18_BAA_Minutes_WorkshopMINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, WORKSHOP MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1979_
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE, JAMES M. SCHUBERT, LOT #128. SETBACKS.
Chairman Blosser called the meeting to order advising this was a workshop
,meeting called to set a date for a public hearing in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 30, Section 4.1(e)(10) of the Code of Ordinances of
the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, for a variance for the property located
at 2454 South Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, Town Lot #128 West, or, South 50'
of Lot 11A and all of Lot 12A, Byrd Beach Subdivision of Town of Highland
Beach, Florida. This request has been made by Mr. James M. Schubert. The
agenda is Attachment "A". >
Present: A. J. Kiefer, W. J. Wernecke, R. F. Blosser,
L. E. Brotzman.
Absent: F. C. Scofield, R. C. Frederick, E. E. Aldrich
Chairman Blosser called upon Building Official Francis Hamzik to present the
grounds for appeal for the variance. Mr. Hamzik distributed copies of the
site plan for the subject property (Attachment "B") and referred to page 2
of Petition No. 797 11 V (Attachment "C"). Mr. Hamzik noted that the subject
property is the only lot in Highland Beach which must remain considerably
wider than the 100 foot limitation but upon which only a 100 foot house can
be built, in accordance with requirements of Ordinance ##336, Zoning. Following
Mr. Hamzik's presentation members of the Board discussed the Zoning Code as
it applies to Town Lot #128 West.
Members of the Board agreed to hold a Public Hearing with due Public Notice
40 on Tuesday, October 16, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. with a Workshop Meeting following.
Chairman Blosser called upon members of the Board for opinions as to whether
or not more frequent meetings should be held. Mr. Wernecke indicated answers
to questions the Board members might have can be obtained in the Town Codes
and the Zoning Ordinance, or from the Building Official Mr. Hamzik, the Town
Manager Mrs. Roberts, or, from Mayor Horton. Mr. Brotzman suggested work-
shop meetings might prepare members for public hearings and decisions on
petitions. Mr. Kiefer agreed that necessary information can be provided by
the Building Official and the Town Codes.
Mayor Horton addressed the members of the Board suggesting the Board might
meet on a quarterly meeting schedule. Following a general discussion it
was agreed that workshop meetings may be held, i.e., October, January, April
and July. Mayor Horton noted the increasing development of the Town and the
rising population and discussed the Town water facilities and the need for
conservation of water.
At the conclusion of the discussion Mr. Wernecke moved to adjourn the work-
shop meeting, Mr. Brotzman seconded, Mr. Blosser, Mr. Wernecke, Mr. Kiefer
and Mr. Brotzman voted aye. The workshop meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
• APPROVED:
R. F. Blosser, Chairman
L. E. Brotzman, Vice Chairman
W. J. Wernecke
A. J. Kiefer
L.S.Miller, Recording Secretary