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1982.05.26_BAA_Minutes_Regularr MINUTES OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Variance Meeting Public Hearing May 26, 1982 7:30 P.M. Chairman Blosser called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. noting it was for a variance petition by M.A.P. Builders, Inc. under Section 5.2 (2) of Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, for property located at 4326 Tranquility Drive. Present: Chairman Blosser, Vice Chairman Schiff, Col. Scofield and Benjamin Winston, Alternate # 1. Absent: Albert J. Kahler and Arthur J. Kiefer In the absence of two regular members, Mr. Winston was seated on the Board. The minutes of meeting, May 5, 1982 were read by each member and approved. • ,Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, explained the reason for the variance petition. Although plans had been approved by the Building Department (with notation fence limited to 5'), the Planning Commission and the Community Appearance Board, the question arose whether the fence was a privacy fence or formed a court. Mr. Bob Sepper, Project Manager, M.A.P. Builders appeared before the board. He asked they be permitted to reinstate the privacy fence screening the bathroom area and the mechanics at the side of the house. They did not realize the fence was in violation since this is the first time they have built in Highland Beach. Everything was done in good faith, with the feeling that the fence enhanced the property. He said additional landscaping will be done so that the fence will hardly be noticable. Col. Scofield pointed out that the Code allows a 5' fence around the entire perimeter of the property. This small section of fence would be more desirable and aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Sepper agreed not to install a perimeter fence. Mr. Sepper noted "return receipts" from Certified letters were delivered to the secretary and also stated he had received no objections. However, the Board did receive one letter of objection from Mr. and Mrs. Yancheski • who objected to allowing the fence. Minutes of Highland Beach Variance Meeting • Public Hearing May 26, 1982 Page 2 of 2 It was also noted that the Public Hearing was advertised in the Sun -Sentinel on May llth and May 19th, 1982. After detailed discussion by each member of the Board, it was decided to be a privacy fence shielding the bathroom area as well as the air conditioning unit. Vice Chairman Schiff moved that the petition be approved, seconded by Col. Scofield. In polling the Board, the vote was as follows: Mr. Winston - Aye; Col. Scofield - Aye; Mr. Schiff - Aye; and Chairman Blosser - Aye. MOTION passed unanimously. Mr. Sepper thanked the Board for their consideration. The Board then completed the "Decision on Petition for Variance" and each member signed same. • MOTION to adjourn was made by Col. Scofield, seconded by Mr. Schiff All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. APPROVED: R. F. Blosser, /h aitman G Dr. A. Schiff, Vice Chairman ol. F. C. Sco ield, Secr tary Benjaran Winston, Alternate # 1 Attest: y�- Date:27✓_