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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Public Hearing September 24, 1984
Chairman Schiff called the Public Hearing, regarding the Bill
Frederick petition #k6/84-20, dated 6/26/84, to order at 1:30 P.M.
Also present were Messers. Albert Kahler, Arthur J. Kiefer and
Harold Cohen. In attendance also were Town Manager Elaine W.
Roberts, Town Attorney David Friedman, Building Official Bruce
Sutherland, Recording Secretary Anne Kowals and town residents.
Present on behalf of Mr. Frederick were Mr. Mike Woolsey and
architect Mr. Lee Martin.
Chairman Schiff stated this Public Heating was a continuation of
the Public Hearing held on August 27, 1984. The chairman re-
ctuested the record show a quorum of four Board Members was present.
Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Boca Raton News on
September 7 and September 17, 1984. Return Receipts for Certi-
• fied Mail sent to all necessary property owners have been re-
ceived, and the property was duly posted.
Architect Lee Martin was called on to make his presentation. At
this time, Mr. Martin introduced Mr. Mike Woolsey as representa-
tive of Bill Frederick.
Mr. Woolsey addressed the Board Members and stated there are
three separate recxuests for Variance: building height, building
width and location of gatehouse. Much discussion between
Mr. Woolsey and the Board Members followed.
Mr. Lee Martin then spoke regarding the project. A model of the
project was on display for all to examine. Mr. Martin presented
new sketches showing the changes. The Board Members discussed
the changes at length with Mr. Martin.
Building Official Bruce Sutherland stated the new zoning code
had been passed and signed into effect on 9-11-84. The new
zoning code does not make any reference to maximum building
width, therefore, this request is no longer an issue.
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Several neighboring property owners - Mr. & Mrs. E. Brandt, Mr. &
Mrs. J. Schubert and Mr. & Mrs. G. Marcy - were present and heard
at this Public Hearing.
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A letter from neighboring property owner Mr. William H. Baker was
read into the minutes by Chairman Schiff.
Chairman Schiff, after having heard all comments concerning the
Variance requests, stated the Board of Adjustment must take action
regarding this petition.
Chairman Schiff said he would vote against the height request and
vote for the gatehouse, with a safeguard, that any landscaping and
shrubbery requirements brought about by the granting of the Variance
be approved by the Community Appearance Board.
Town Attorney David Friedman said that the Community Appearance
Board would not normally review this matter. However, we can put,
as a condition, that if the Community Appearance Board is willing
to examine the gatehouse, the Variance be granted subject to Com-
munity Appearance Board approval.
Chairman Schiff asked the Board Members if they are ready to act
on the merits of the petition. Their reply was yes.
Mr. Kahler made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Cohen, for the approval of
the gatehouse, subject to Community Appearance Board approval pro-
viding the Community Appearance Board agrees to examine same.
A roll call vote was taken with members voting as follows:
Mr. Cohen 'yes' Mr. Kahler 'yes'
Mr. Kiefer 'yes' Mr. Schiff 'yes'
Chairman Schiff said there is a unanimous vote of four members for
approval of the gatehouse, subject to the safeguard noted. Approval
was granted per findings in Chapter 30, Sec 11A - 4 E & F.
Mr. Cohen made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Kahler,that the Board deny
the request for the Variance for the 40 feet height.
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A roll call vote to deny the height request resulted as follows:
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Mr. Cohen 'for' Mr. Kahler 'for'
Mr. Kiefer 'for' Mr. Schiff 'for'
A unanimous vote indicated the denial in terms of the height re-
quirements. The Variance was denied because it is against the
intent and purpose of the zoning code.
The request for the width variance was no longer an issue due to
the new zoning code that was passed and signed into effect.
Chairman Schiff thanked the residents of Highland Beach for their
interest and appearance at this Public Hearing.
There being no further business, Chairman Schiff adjourned the
Public Hearing at 3:30 P.M.
Attest:
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APPROVED • 6)"Ju r
Albert Schiff, AArman
Harold Cohen