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1985.07.03_BAA_Minutes_Regular (2)TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT QUARTERLY MEETING JULY 3, 1985 Chairman Albert Schiff called the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Ad- justment of the Town of Highland Beach to order at 1:45 P.M. Present were regular members Albert Schiff, Gilbert Lorenz, Harold B. Cohen, Charles Arbetman and alternate member A. M. Fox, Jr. Absent from this meeting was regular member Albert Kahler. Also present were Building Official Bruce Sutherland, Town Attorney David Friedman, Recording Secretary Anne Kowals and several Town residents. Chairman Schiff called for approval of three sets of minutes; first drafts and final copies were received by each member. Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Arbetman, to accept and ap- prove the April 22, 1985, Quarterly Meeting Minutes as written. All members were in favor. Mr. Cohen made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Lorenz, to approve and accept • the May 9, 1985, Public Hearing Minutes as written. The MOTION was favorably received by all members. Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Cohen, to accept and approve the June 5, 1985, Workshop Meeting Minutes as written. The MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Schiff acknowledged receipt of letter dated May 13, 1985, from the Town Clerk advising Mr. Charles Arbetman was appointed a regular member to the Board of Adjustment --term to expire May, 1988. Building Official Sutherland's memorandum of March 28, 1985, to the Town Commission regarding pool screen enclosures was discussed. The matter was discussed by the Town Commission at their workshop meeting in April at which time the suggestion was rejected. Building Official briefly reported on the status of Building Develop- ment in Highland Beach. villa Nova will be starting heavy construction within 3 to 4 weeks. Casuarina is proceeding nicely. A total of 45 units are being constructed. 0 Ressler triplex (formerly Guzzone) is getting underway BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Quarterly Meeting • July 3, 1985 Page 2 of 3 Linet Property submitted new plans that are in keeping with the setbacks and current zoning code. Royal Highland is in litigation as to the status of the original permit. The court ruled the Planning Board had one more opportunity to review the plan to see if it complies with the settlement stipulation. There is evidence of erosion at that site. Town Attorney gave a brief report on Itco Properties. They are appeal- ing the moratorium variance. The members reviewed and approved procedural plans and revised forms of the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Lorenz revamped the 'Information Sheet' and forms which were then sent to Town Attorney Friedman who suggested revisions which were in- dicated in the sets submitted to each member. Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Cohen, that the 'Information Sheet' and Petition as revised and distributed be approved. At the sug- gestion of Mr. Arbetman, Mr. Lorenz added these forms are not mandatory • (special situations may require different forms). There were no objections to the above MOTION which was favorably re- ceived by all members present. A MOTION made by Mr. Lorenz, seconded by Mr. Arbetman, that the revised Decision on Petition for Variance be accepted. These forms are not man- datory (special situations may require different forms). All members were in favor of the MOTION which carried unanimously. Chairman Schiff thanked Secretary Lorenz for his hard work regarding the revision of above forms. The vacancies on the Board of Adjustment were discussed. The Town Com- mission discussed the matter at their workshop and regular meeting but appointed no alternate to the board. Chairman Schiff stated his term expires in November, 1985, and he will not be eligible for another term. The chairman will submit a letter to the Town Commission advising another vacancy will exist on the Board of Adjustment. There was need to elect a vice chairman to serve until the next regular election since the vice chairman position was vacant due to the death of Mr. Stephen Doig. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Quarterly Meeting isJuly 3, 1985 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Arbetman, to name Mr. Harold B. Cohen Vice Chairman of the Board of Adjustment until the next regular election. All were in favor of the MOTION which carried unanimously. Chairman Schiff scheduled the date for the next quarterly meeting on Monday, October 21, 1985, at 1:30 P.M. Chairman Schiff adjourned the quarterly meeting a�t> 2:10 P.M. APPROVED: t" I�'�' Albert Schiff, CCafrman J4--',4 /'�� r'I� v-- Harold B. Coherf, Vice Chairman • Attest: Acf' Date:. f amk 0 A. M. Fox, Jr.