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1996.01.16_BAA_Minutes_Regular~ ~- • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT QUARTERLY/WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES Tuesdav, Januarv 16, 1996 9:30 A.M. Chairman Harold B. Cohen called the Quarterly Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 9:30 A.M. Chairman Cohen congratulated James F. Niehoff on his appointment to the Board for the next three years, and also congratulated Vice Chair Burd on his reappointment to the board for the next three years. Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. Present were Chairman Harold B. Cohen, Vice Chairman Neil W. Burd, Members Robert F. Selby, Daniel J. Loventhal, Benjamin Cohen, Richard C. Seguso and James F. Niehoff. Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano and Town Attorney Tom Sliney were present, as well as members of the general audience. ELECTION OF OFFICERS • Upon Motion by Mr. Loventhal/Mr. B. Cohen, HAROLD B. COHEN was unanimously re-elected CHAIRMAN. Upon Motion by Mr. Loventhal/Mr. Seguso, NEIL W. BURR was unanimously re-elected VICE-CHAIRMAN. . Upon Motion by Mr. H. Cohen/Mr. J. Niehoff, MR. RICHARD C. SEGUSO was unanimously elected SECRETARY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the October 12, 1995 Quarterly/Workshop meeting were unanimously approved upon MOTION by MR. B. COHAN/MR. LOVENTHAL. The minutes of the October 20 and October 26, 1995 Workshop Meetings were unanimously approved by MOTION by MR. BURR/MR. LOVENTHAL. CORRESPONDANCE Newspaper Article regarding building in Highland Beach. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Quarterly Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 A.M. Immediately following the Quarterly Meeting, Chairman Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Workshop Meeting to order at 9:41 A.M. He noted that all the preceding members in attendance were present. f Board of Adjustment Quarterly/Workshop Meeting Januarv 16, 1996 Page 2 of 3 The agenda item to be heard was a request for petition (No. 01-96- 57), submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Claney for property located at 3901 South Ocean Blvd., Lot 64A, seeking relief from Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 [Zoning], Section 4, Zoning Districts, Section 4.2, Residential Single Family (RS), (e) lot, yard and bulk regulations.. Requesting two foot, 10" on the south portion of the front of the lot and six foot 10" on the north portion of the front lot, leaving a setback from AlA of 22 feet 2" at the south portion of the lot and 18 foot 2" to the north. Chairman Cohen advised applicant of the procedures of the Workshop meeting and forthcoming Public Hearing. Chairman Cohen asked the applicant, Mrs. Claney, to present her case and hardship. She stated that the lot is small, and while there is not a real hardship and a few feet here and there could be taken off the plans, she would like the additional space the plans would provide. Building Official Ed Hardy presented his views to the board, and • explained how the current home is going to be torn down, but the owners would like to keep the present pool, which is now 2 feet into the CCC. They would like to extend the new home closer to AlA in order to keep from loosing patio area around the pool. In answer to Mr. Loventhal, Mr. Hardy did state that the plans could be reworked to come within the zoning ordinance. Mr. Hardy also stated that he has not seen a hardship on this case yet, and also if the entire home is torn down, then the pool would have to be taken out in order to conform to town code. Chairman Cohen suggested the applicant rework the plans with her architect in order that the Board would have the proper information to work with. It was suggested the Workshop meeting be adjourned until further notice of a second workshop meeting. The next Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for April 16, 1996. Upon MOTION by MR. BURR/MR. LOVENTHAL the workshop meeting was adjourned at 9:55 A.M. .7 ,. Board of Adjustment Quarterly/Workshop Meeting January 16, 1996 Page 3 of 3 APPROVE: Harold B. Cohen, airman ~~~~ ,~ Robert F. Selby, Vice Chairman Jane Rayner, Secretary ~~~~ a~~nt Benj min Cohen • Richard C. Seguso --~ ,, ~ ~-=' t L ; /lam -m-C>~ -~-/~ Neil W. Burd Daniel J. oventhal ATTEST : L~~'-~.. ~-~ DATE : / 7 ~ `~ ~