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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, August 15, 1989 9:40 A.M.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commis-
sion of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 9:40 A.M. irr
the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others present were Vice Mayor
John J. Basso, Commissioners Doris R. Rome, Marvin A. Waldman and Betty
Jean Stewart.
Also in attendance were Town Attorneys David K. Friedman (for the A.M.
session) and Thomas E. Sliney (for the P.M. session), Town Manager Mary
Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, Senior Planner Jim Park
of Gee and Jenson and Supervising Engineer T. Clay Blanton of J. M.
Montgomery Engineers and members of the general public. Present for a
portion of the P.M. session was Deputy Town Clerk Doris M. Trinley.
The Mayor noted that this Workshop Meeting was scheduled for the purpose
of reviewing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan which were made in
response to comments received from the Florida Department of Community
Affairs.
• Mr. Park and Members of the Town Commission reviewed and held substan-
tial discussion relating to the following topics: Population Estimates
and Projections; Housing Element; Future Land Use Element; Sanitary
Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water and Natural Groundwater
Aquifer Recharge Element; and, Traffic Circulation Element.
Supervising Engineer T. Clay Blanton of J. M. Montgomery Consulting
Engineers, reviewed and answered questions presented by the Members of
the Town Commission with regard to a proposal which includes the scope
of work and cost involved to prepare a study on reverse osmosis; a
lengthy discussion of this matter took place with a consensus that an
addendum to the proposal be submitted expanding the scope of services to
include the feasibility of locating the reverse osmosis facility on land
behind Town Hall, the cost of an additional water line beneath the
Intracoastal Waterway and the environmental concerns which should be
addressed (i.e. odor, noise, etc.). Approval of said proposal was moved
to the Regular Meeting scheduled at 1:30 P.M. this date.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission that this Workshop Meeting
be recessed at approximately 11:45 A.M. with same being reconvened
following the adjournment of the Special Meeting scheduled for 1:30 P.M.
this date. Mayor Boulay recessed the Workshop Meeting at 11:55 A.M.
The Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, was reconvened at 2:45 P.M. by Mayor Joseph A. Boulay in
the Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
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Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
August 15, 1989
Page 2 of 2
For the record, all Members of the Town Commission, as well as the staff
listed above, were present at the P.M. session of this Workshop
Meeting.
During review of the Future Land Use Element, a brief discussion regard-
ing the pending litigation involving the park proposed by the County to
be located at the South end of Town took place; and, it was the
consensus of the Town Commission that this matter be placed on the
August 29, 1989 Town Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda for further
discussion.
The pages upon which changes were made during this review are attached
to and made a part of these Minutes with said notations appearing
thereon.
Mr. Park will prepare and submit (prior to the continuation of this
Workshop Meeting set for August 3PJ, 1989) the amendments corresponding
to the Department of Community Affairs comments regarding the remainder
of the Comprehensive Plan Elements.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission that this Workshop Meeting
be recessed to Wednesday, August 30, 1989, at 9:0P1 A.M. to continue with
• the review of the remaining Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
This Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission, Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, was recessed by Mayor Joseph A. Boulay at 5:1f3 P.M.
APPROVED:
Doris R. Rbme, Commissioner
ar in A. Waldman, Commissioner
Bed' Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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TABLE III.2
INCOME GROIIPS - HIGHLAND BEACH
YEAR ROUND HOUSEHOLDS
INCOME GROUP RATIO TO MEDIAN INCOME INCOME LIMIT ~ _. ~._
Very low Less than 50$ $12,499 180 16.5-
Low 50$ to 80~ $19,962 222 20.3
Moderate 80~~to 120$ $29,942 244 22.4
Middle 120 to 150$ $37,428 152 14.0.
Upper Middle-
High 150 and more $37,428+ 292 26.8
(Median Household Income = $24,952)
TOTAL 1090
Source: 1980 U.S. Decennial Census
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INCOME GROUPS - PALM BEACH COUNTY
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INCOME GROUP RATIO TO MEDIAN INCOME INCOME LIMIT ~_ ~
Very low Less than 50$ $ 8,333 53,063 22.6
Low 50$':to 80~ $13,332 38,845 16.6
Moderate 80$~to 120$ $16,664 24,019 10.3 `
Middle 120$ to 150$ $24,999 50,117 21.4
Upper Middle-
High.~, 150 and more $25,000+ 68,226 29.1
(Median Household;Income = $16,665)
TOTAL 234,270
Source: 1980 U.S. Decennial Census
yE G'HANb/l~ Ta $oMrTtN LAN6t~A66.
~ The number of lower. income households is reported as being higher
in Highland Beach than throughout Palm Beach County. This is due
primarily to the number of high income households which raises
the median income, and .essentially sets the curve for the lower
income household groups that otherwise-would be considered
moderate income households on a county-wide basis.
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INCREASE IN PROJECTED INCOME RANGES DUE TO NEW YEAR-ROUND
HOUSEHOLDS 'BY 1995 AND 2000 COMPARED TO THE INCREASE '
BETWEEN 1980 AND 1987
Notes: (continued)
2. Year-round households are projected to represent 50$ of all
households in, this comprehensive plan. Double figures in
table to determine combined year-round and seasonal house+
holds but percentages remain constant for combined total
.households.
Source: Gee & Jenson Engineers-Architects-Planners, Inc.
Land Requirements for the Estimated Housing Needs
The development of future housing in Highland Beach is limited to
the vacant developable land. In assessing this land, it was
determined that there are eighteen {18) single family lots and
approximately seventy-eight (78) acres of multiple-family
parcels.
As was mentioned previously, the Town is bordered on all sides by
either Boca Raton, a small area within unincorporated Palm Beach
County, the Atlantic Ocean, or the Intracoastal Waterway. As
such, the Town cannot realistically annex significant additional
land for development.
Economic Considerations in Meeting Future Housing Needs
~• CI1I~1~IriE To SoFT~N l.~-~-su~a.t
~.~ ~[-Nearly 60~ of the Town's households are estimated to have incomes
in the..very low,~low, and moderate groups. These households have
chosen to live, in Highland Beach when more economical housing
might have .been secured elsewhere in Palm Beach County where land
costs are lower. 'this voluntary decision suggests that statisti-
cal analyses will not provide answers in determining economic
• hardships being borne by individuals and families living in
Highland Beach.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 1979 that 109 specified renter
households or 75$ of all specified renter households (147) paid
$500 per month or more for rent. Furthermore, all households
residing in specified owner-occupied non-condominium housing
units were divided almost evenly between those having a mortgage
. and those not having a mortgage. All households with a mortgage
had $500 or more monthly housing costs in 1979 with the median
being $738. The county-wide median housing cost for the same
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Policy 1.3.1
The Town will identify housing units reported in the 1990 U.S.
Census as substandard and enforce the minimum housing code to
correct all deficiencies.
~~~„ _ ;,,yl~ Pa 1 icy 1.3.2
1' '~^'''~_ ~~ The Town shall set, forth standards for the quality of housing and
~' the stabilization of neighborhoods in its minimum housing code.
Policy 1..3.3 .
~,.A,,~ The Town shall manage its housing resources. so as to conserve
~~""'"' U stable housing, require adequate maintenance and upgrading of
~ 22 housing when rehabilitation is economically feasible, and require
~' demolition. of housing when it is determined to be uneconomical
for contin e,~1 o~~,y~~r~,~ts removal will remove a blighting
' nfluence~~~'~aincompat le and -inappropriate land -use.
Objective 1.4
~r , PEVGNT ' use of
~u,a~.-IS, The Town will ~ sites _ for
~~_~ U development of group homes and foster homes as well as mobile
oQl~.~ homes with the same standards and. criteria as conventional
-, t~~ ~ housing .
• Policy 1.4.1
The Town shall makc necessary provisions in its land development
~''7.q' regulations to permit group homes. and foster care facilities
~2~ which foster non-discrimination as well as mobile homes in areas
of comparable density and intensity so as to assure meeting the
needs of all populations and such housing shall be provided with
appropriate supporting infrastructure..
Policy _1.4.2
~D"~'~'~ The Town will incorporate provisions in its land development.
~ regulations to be prepared in accordance with Section 163.3202
~~~ Florida Statutes to improve the regulatory and permitting process
administered by the. Town.
Objective 1.5
.~,~rv~, The Town will ensure that adequate .and affordable housing is
~°"""" ~~ provided to meet the needs of its existing population and future
X13 population, as well as households with special housing needs as
may be identified.
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~~ capture surface runoff and are sufficient to prevent significant '
flooding conditions. A small storm drainage system is maintained
j'( to serve an area west of S.R. AlA by draining several minor
31 residential streets. No construction plans exist for the system ~- Sru~iF~
C,~O but it is maintained to provide adequate drainage. The Town has cwR~~r~.
o• adopted floodplain management regulations and participates in the 4~~ER w~
Federal Flood Insurance Program. '''"" Drs'rR.N~ E
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The Town's otable water su 1 is sufficient to meet the needs ~O~R'~T~
P PP Y MEAas 'ro
of existing development however in 1987, the average day demand w~E~r t~~
of 1,316,937 gallons per day in 1987 is at 94$ of the permitted T'ew•r's
flow of 1.4 million gallons per day from its wellfieldJJ(- The Town ~°~s~'f
has actively promoted water conservation measures and during the ~wE~os.
first ten months of 1988, a 5.5~ reduction in potable water
consumption .was realized compared to 1987 consumption levels for
the same period.
Development orders issued by the Town but which have not resulted
in new demands upon the infrastructure system are minor in their
impact and will not result in ra/diminution of levels of service.I~T' TN t
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Highland Beach has chosen to limit development,•through land. use ~~''`~p~"~~Y'
and zoning policies, to a mixed-density residential community.
Furthermore, the Town has taken the initiative, in recent years,
to reduce permitted multi-family residential densities through
amendment of its Land Use Plan and zoning ordinance. In so doing
the Town has responded to the concern that continuation of
development patterns in accordance with previously permitted unit
densities and building heights would create inappropriate and
undesirable-conditions. Environmental considerations, adequacy
of public facilities and adverse impacts on the community's
character have been the Town's primary concerns.
It is appropriate that a community review from time to time,
current development conditions and identify needs and oppor-
tunities for adjusting or redirecting development policies and
regulations to assure that the community is achieving a satisfac-
tort' degree of,harmony, safety, livability and serviceability in
its development. Preparation of a Comprehensive Plan provides
such an opportunity and enables the community to analyze public
services and facilities, measure environmental impacts of
development, respond to new legislation and consider expressed
public opinions regarding goals for the future. _.
Several conditions have been properly recognized by the Town as
having an important influence on •its future development. First,
the State Comprehensive Plan and the Treasure Coast Regional
Policy Plan point out the undesirability of urban development on
barrier islands and in coastal areas where environmental degrada-
tion and dangers due to storm phenomena would occur. Coastal .
communities are encouraged to direct population concentrations
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7. C - Conservation
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This classification includes the Intracoastal Waterway, boat
1`~ARBoRs irr~y and beaches .
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PC - Potential Conservation
This classification includes areas designated as such due to
the expected presence of wetlands vegetation, habitats, and
other conditions requiring careful scrutiny prior to any
development activity so as to assure conservation of natural
resources, protection of water quality, or otherwise
including the preservation of desirable environmental
conditions.
I - Institutional (Place of Worship)
This classification applies to a church, synagogue, or other
place of worship.
Future Land Use
Future land uses proposed for the Town are indicated on the
Future Land Use map appearing on page IV-13. The future pattern
of land uses in Highland Beach will be similar to the pattern
that presently exists. There is no need or requirement that the
Town alter its development pattern in a significant manner. The
residential development of remaining vacant land and redevelop-
meet as may be contemplated in the future is recommended to meet
density standards approximately 25~ less than current standards
for most of the remaining vacant multi-family properties. Some
properties are appropriate for consideration for density reduc-
tion in excess of 25~ for reasons stated in this element. The
proposed 25~ reduction in the density set forth for each multiple
family classification will result in an average density equal to
the Town-wide dwelling unit density existing as of July 1, 1988.
In so ..doing, the Town intends to be responsive to the need to
avoid overburdening infrastructure service level standards,
preserve environmental resources, maintain livability and
attractiveness of the community and reduce the future population
residing within a hazard-prone coastal community so as to avoid
increased threats to human life and property in the event of
emergency conditions.
Hotel, motel,-and apartment hotel uses are not shown on the
Future Land Use Mau. These uses are not currently permitted
under existing zoning regulations and future change of use of all
parcels so .designated on the Existing Land Use map must be
changed to a residential use in accordance with zoning regula-
tions. .The Town does not intend to permit transient lodging
facilities in the future.
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1. The Town supports regulations and requirements of state
~- and county agencies directed toward mangrove protection
and shall include within the Town's land development
,~ ~!/ regulations prior to April 1, 1990, provisions as may
yl be necessary to preserve Mangroves. and other threatened
and endangered plant species a»~ environmentally v'
sensitive lands in conjunction with any land clearing.
or other development activities.
2. The Town will review all residential development permit
applications in relation to the latest available data
indicating remaining capacity of public facilities in
accordance with adopted level of service standards and
promptly enact appropriate permitting rules and
regulations to avoid exceeding level of service
standards.
3. The ratio of dwelling units to total city land area as.
of July 1, 1988 (8.70 dwelling units per acre) shall be
established as .the average density of all future multi-
family development within the Town and the permissible
land use density for each multi-family classification
shall be adjusted proportionately.
`4. A mapped land use zone having at least half of the land
area within the zone developed at a dwelling unit
.density which meets the density requirements of a lower
~\ density classification, shall be considered for
reclassification to such lower density.
Policy 1.1.2
-~) The Town shall amend its development regulations prior to April
1, 1990 as necessary to provide that either (1) development
orders and permits issued by the Town are specifically condi-
tioned on the availability of facilities and services necessary
to serve the proposed development and that the facilities and
services are authorized at the same time the land uses are
authorized; or (2),that the facilities and services meet the
established level of services adopted in this Comprehensive Plan
and that they will be available concurrent with the impacts of
development.
Policy 1.1.3
Q The Town shall amend its land development regulations prior to
~1 ~ U April 1, 1990 sous to require as a condition of development that
all new construction projects provide effective stormwater
management which prevents flooding and avoids estuarine pollution '
conditions consistent with County and State water quality
standards; and provide safe on-site vehicular circulation and
off-street parking.
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distribution system. The two main distribution lines include an
8-inch main, installed as part of a "ladder" system built in the
early 1950's along the east side of S.R. AlA, and a 14-inch main,
installed along thb west side of S.R. AlA in 1974. The distribu-
tion system has two 6-inch interconnects. One interconnect is to
the Boca Raton system and one to the Delray Beach system for
emergency potable water supply. The interconnects are each rated
at 1 MGD , however only the City of Boca Raton has a reserve of
water capacity at this time. Figure V-D depicts the .potable
water distribution network.
Needs Assessment -
As with the Eastern Wellfield, salt water intrusion is a threat
to the Western Wellfield. ~1'fhe Town ~~et~'~--~erlr.- HAs
construct monitoring wells to assess salt water movement at
the wellfield site. This information ~ be used to
~. ' determine the life expectancy of the wellfield with respect to
~ salt water intrusion. S~~NG RErrtwED
pq'ENTI q ~. t apt ~ ES
The Town is al o revue ing duLR alternative ra to pp ly
sources. Th lncludn Interco c it t}~e ~6'unt
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system, a new wellfield site and~a reverse osmosis system
utilizing the Floridan aquifer. '
'~he Town has engaged an engineer to
provide a feasibility study and analysis. Dependent upon the
:~ results of the study to be completed by January 1990, the Town
will proceed with a reverse osmosis plant or one of the ,remaining
alternatives for raw water supply.
The distribution system operates at approximately 55 psi,
providing service to an estimated 1987 year-round and seasonal
population of 6,397 people. As noted in the Population Analysis.
section, the Town. of Highland Beach is currently at 75$ buildout.
The population projections set forth in this Comprehensive Plan -
are presented in Table V.9.
;~ CONTINit~/~ N~~RTi/1TleA-f wiTN ~}p?AGENT LOMwlatp~T~Es
Ta R e a..i RE "PoTI~B~E witTei!
11 MGD rating based on Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. report
"Long-Term Water Supply Plan Report", June 1987.
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2,538 GPM - 1,450 GPM = 1,088 GPM
1,088 GPM (4 hours)(60 min/1 hour) = 261,120 GALLONS
+1,350 GPM (2 hours)(60 min/1 hour) = 162,000 GALLONS
PROJECTED REQUIRED TANK CAPACITY 423,120 GALLONS
(YEAR 2000)
The projected plant capacity requirements for the Town of
Highland Beach for, the years 1995 and 2000 are presented in
Table V.11.
TABLE V.11
PROJECTED PLANT CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
1995
Population x consumption (GPCD) = Average Daily Flow (GPD)
7278 x 206 GPCD = 1,499,268 GPD
~+ Additional 10% unaccounted for flow 1,649,195 GPD
x 1.37 = Maximum daily flow 2,259,397 GPD
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PROJECTED REQUIRED PLANT CAPACITY 2,259',397 GPD (2.26 MGD)
2000
Population x consumption (GPCD) = Average Daily Flow (GPD)
7399 x 206 GPCD = 1,524,194 GPD
+ Additional 10% unaccounted for flow 1,676,613 GPD
x 1.37 = Maximum-daily flow 2,296,960 GPD
PROJECTED REQUIRED PLANT CAPACITY 2,296,960 GPD (2.30 MGD)
Conclusions and Recommendations
The current withdrawal permit issued to the Town by the South
Florida Water Management District expired February 1989. A
permit renewal application has been filed by the Town and
approval is expected. The average day demand in 1987 of 1,316,-
937 GPD is at 94% of the permitted flow of 1.4 MGD for raw water
well withdrawal. Furthermore, the Palm Beach County Environ- .
mental Control Rule II (ECR-II) recommends plant expansion design
be initiated when water demand reaches 80% of the approved design
capacity and construction begin at 90% capacity. In order to
provide the minimum required plant capacity by ECR-II and to
ensure that the raw water supply is sufficient to provide the
Town's level of service standard, it follows that one of the two
alternative actions or a combination thereof must be taken by the
Town. The first alternative requires obtaining an increased raw.
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Policy 1.1.1
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~' The Town shall complete by January 31, 1990• a cost anal sis a~q..~r+E~tw~~
feasibility study of a reverse osmosis system -to meet. i-s entire- T~vt
potable water needs as a phased replacement of its current water
" supply.
Policy 1.1.2
Ce~r~E'Rwi^rt ~}t1'E~IA~'ATt11rES
Based on ~! conclusions and recommendations ~.
implementation of recommendations ~elated-
to development of such _system- or awe alterna-tve a~~ Sos~Rt,~
~' shall occur on a schedule
which enables the Town to maintain its potable water level of
service standard adopted as a part of this Comprehensive Plana
Pol icy 1. 1.3
Before issuance of a development order or permit, the Town will
D ~ ~ determine. that service can be supplied to the proposed develop-
ment without reducing the level of service for potable water
below the following level of service standards adopted in this
Comprehensive Plan.
a. Water mains must be a minimum of 6-inches in diameter.
b. All water service shall be looped.
~' c. Minimum fire flow:
Single Family 500 GPM
Multi-Family 750 GPM
Non-Residential 2,000 GPM
d. Average daily per capita (year-round
and seasonal) consumption 206 GPCD
e. Maintain a minimum of 35 psi pressure at hydrants
~ Policy 1.1.4 ~ .
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The Town will obtain a water supply as required to maintain or
exceed the level of service standard set forth in this Element
through development of its own facilities or through agreements
with other providers.
Objective 1.2
The Town will ensure that existing facilities are kept in good
.operating condition.
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 1, 1989 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission
of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission
Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Vice Mayor John J. Basso was also
present. Absent were Commissioners Doris R. Rome, Marvin A. Waldman and
Betty Jean Stewart.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager/Town
Clerk Mary Ann Mariano and members of the general public.
Inasmuch as a quorum was not present, this Regular Meeting of the Town
Commission was recessed until August 15, 1989 at 1:30 P.M.
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APPROVED:
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ATTEST : ~.~ ~ .`~~
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(Absent)
Marvin A. Waldman, Commissioner
(Absent)
Betty Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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Doris R. Rome, Commissioner