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1986.07.21_BAA_Minutes_RegularA DJ -Q 7A / • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT QUARTERLY MEETING JULY 21, 1986 1: 30 P.M. Chairman Harold B. Cohen called the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 1:30 p.m. The Recording Secretary called the roll. Present were Regular Members Harold B. Cohen, Charles Arbetmen, Gilbert Lorenz, Al Kahler, and Alternate Member David Augenstein. Absent were Regular Member A. M. Fox, Jr. and Alternate Member Raymond Masciarella. Also present at the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Adjustment were Building Official Bruce Sutherland, Recording Secretary Anne Kowals, and a few Town residents. Mr. Arbetman made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Kahler, to accept and approve the minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of April 21, 1986, as submitted. isThe MOTION was favorable to all. Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Augenstein, to accept and approve the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 5, 1986, as submitted. All members were in favor of the MOTION. Mr. Lorenz made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Kahler, to accept and approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of July 8, 1986, as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously. As there was no "Communication and Correspondence" to discuss, the Chairman requested the Building Official report on the Status of building development in Town. Building Official Sutherland stated that Highlands Place (45 units) is under way and approximately 50o completed. Villa Nova, with 24 units, is approximately 65% complete. Royal Highlands has site plan approval; waiting for permitting on the seawall and buildings. The Building Department is waiting for details on the building plans. When approved, permits will be issued. Coastal Tech • Board of Adjustment Quarterly Meeting July 21, 1986 Page 2 of 4 checked over the seawall plans and found them to be substantial; they are quite pleased with the seawall plans. At this point, Chairman Cohen requested the Building Official call the president of the Ambassadors South when the seawall plans are completed and approved. The Bagel residence, a single family home, is under construction on Tranquility Drive, said Building Official Sutherland. The Bassolino Residence, a single family home, received all necessary approvals for construction on Town Lot 124 N (just North of the Japaneese house). They are clearing the land to commence construction. A proposal for a single family residence for Dr. Biehl on Highland Beach Drive is waiting for site plan approval by the Planning Board at their Regular Meeting set for August 13, 1986. Negotiations are under way with the Hoffman Property where they want to • dredge the Intracoastal (2,550 feet) and deposit that material on the property to make it accessible to build a harbor or marina on that site. Frederick Property - they are planning five estate type homes on the East side. On the West side, they are contemplating two or three single family residences. The Planning Board is in the process of changing the zoning from RS to RE on the East, continued Mr. Sutherland. Mr. Lorenz questioned the agenda for the Special Meeting of the Planning Board on July 25, 1986, which notes rezoning of the Hoffman Property down to the Regency Highlands. Building Official Sutherland explained the Comprehensive Plan must be changed and go through Tallahassee before the Town zoning can be changed. The main purpose is to reduce the density and heights in the Town and they want to keep the zoning consistent, said Mr. Sutherland. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Cohen noted the Board of Adjustment Operating Procedures were to be reviewed. Mr. Lorenz said at the January Board of Adjustment Meeting it was mentioned that a "requirement for oath" should be added to the "Operating • • Board of Adjustment Quarterly Meeting July 21, 1986 Page 3 of 4 Procedures". Therefore, Mr. Lorenz drafted a paragraph and proposed it be included on page 4, paragraph 4 (h). Other paragraphs would have to be renumbered. "Petitioners in variance cases, persons involved in appeals in connection with administrative reviews and all witnesses making factual statements shall be required to take the oath before testifying unless there is an objection on religious or conscientious grounds." Chairman Cohen instructed the Recording Secretary to submit the proposed addition to the Town Attorney for his review. All members agreed to the addition of paragraph 4 (h) to page 4 of the "Operating Procedures". NEW BUSINESS Chairman Cohen and members were apprised of Alternate Member Raymond Masciarella's term expiring in August, 1986. Chairman Cohen stated Mr. Masciarella served diligently and was a help to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Arbetman added that it is the opinion of this Board that we would like to see Mr. Masciarella reappointed as he had been a valuable member. Chairman Cohen set the next Board of Adjustment Quarterly Meeting for Monday, October 20, 1986, at 1:30 p.m. When Chairman Cohen mentioned the Board will not accept any Petition Applications for Variance until September, all members agreed. Mr. Arbetman commented the scope of the Board of Adjustment has been narrowed by Ordinances passed by the Town Commission. Chairman Cohen said there are four requirements under Section 11 (a) of the Code of Ordinances the Board of Adjustment Members must follow. If, in our judgement, a hardship exists, we may grant a variance, continued Chairman Cohen. Mr. Arbetman added if a petitioner wants relief, he would have to go to the Circuit Courts ---our effectiveness as a Board changed radically. • Mr. Augenstein made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Arbetman, to adjourn the Quarterly Meeting. • Board of Adjustment Quarterly Meeting July 21, 1986 Page 4 of 4 Chairman Cohen adjourned the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Adjustment at 2:00 p.m. APPROVED: Harold B. Cohen Chairman renz , m.3. Cna i rman rles�Arbe%man, Secretary Kahler, Mmber • David Augen tei t Alternate Member ATTEST: DATE: 40