1989.01.30_BAA_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WORKSHOP MEETING - MINUTES
Monday, January 30, 1989 1.30 P.M.
The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Harold B. Cohen at
1:30 P.M. in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
The Deputy Town Clerk, Redawna Bavender, called the roll. Present were
Chairman Cohen, David Augenstein, Carmine Zeccola, Reese James and
Alternate Members Jane Rayner and Robert Selby. Regular Member Gilbert
Lorenz was absent.
Chairman Cohen advised the purpose of the Workshop Meeting was to
review Petition 1-89-36, submitted by Colonel and Mrs. Frank Scofield,
of 2640 South Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, Florida requesting relief
relative to front yard and side yard setback requirements. The Chair
stated no action will be taken by the Board at this time; formal action
will be taken at a subsequent Public Hearing scheduled for February 21,
1989 at 9:30 A.M. After all information has been presented, the
Workshop Meeting will recess to allow the Members to make an on -site
inspection of the premises. Following the physical inspection, the
Workshop Meeting will adjourn. The Board will hear from the Building
Official, the petitioner or his representative and any citizen of
Highland Beach who may have comments to offer, stated Chairman Cohen.
Mr. Ed Hardy, Building Official, informed the members that Mr. Scofield
put up a canopy carport without first obtaining a permit and was
therefore issued a Notice of Violation. After not complying with said
Notice, Mr. Scofield was given a Citation to appear before the Code
Enforcement Board. Mr. Hardy further noted that in his discussion with
the former Building Official, it was stated that Mr. Scofield had
previously questioned erecting a carport and was told the setback was
not adequate. The required setback for the front yard is 251; the side
yard setback is 12', which is also in violation. Mr. Hardy has
therefore, denied Mr. Scofield's permit for the existing carport.
Mr. Steven Utrecht, the attorney representing Mr. Scofield, was not
able to attend this meeting. Mr. Van Stillman was present,
representing Mr. Utrecht's office. Mr. Stillman noted they had
presented a proposed site plan for a privacy wall as well as the
variance for the carport. Mr. Cohen stated the petition under
discussion today is only for the carport. The privacy wall will have
to be a separate matter.
Mr. Stillman noted Mr. Scofield had relied upon the contractor to
obtain a permit to put up the carport. Mr. Stillman further noted that
as this particular home was not constructed with a garage, the
Scofields want a place to park their cars to shelter them from the
elements.
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Workshop Meeting - Minutes
January 30, 1989
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Mr. Hardy stated this
lot is regularly shaped, typical for the area,
and no other homes in
the area have similar structures.
After further discussion
regarding the front yard setback, Mr. Cohen
announced the Public
Hearing date has been scheduled for February 21,
1989, at 9:30 A.M. and
Mr. Utrecht will have an opportunity to make a
presentation at that
time.
Chairman Cohen recessed
the Workshop Meeting for the purpose of making
an on -site inspection
of the premises.
Following the on -site
inspection, Chairman Cohen adjourned the Workshop
Meeting at 2:15 P.M.
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