1987.11.17_TC_Minutes_Special
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 17, 1987 5:01 P.M.
A Public Hearing/Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Betty Jean
Stewart at 5:01 P.M. in the Town Commission Chambers of Town Hall. Also
present were Commissioners John J. Basso, David T. Robinson and Robert
F. Scholz. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Clerk Mary Ann
Mariano. Town Manager Hugh D. Williams was absent. Also in attendance
were approximately 100 members of the general public.
After roll call, Mayor Stewart welcomed all to the Public Hearing/
Special Meeting and noted that the purpose of same was to solicit public
input and give second reading and possible adoption to the following
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO REZONING, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF TOWN LOT 2 A.N. THAT
WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE "B" AND "C" SITES OF FORMER RPUD-1
(NORTHERLY PORTION OF BOCA HI COMPLEX), TOWN LOT5 59, 60, 62,
65 AND 69 (WEST OF A-1-A ONLY) FORMERLY KNOWN AS RPUD-2, TOWN
LOTS 15S AND 15N AND TOWN LOTS N0. 56, 57, 58 AND 71 (WEST OF
• A-1-A ONLY) FROM RMM (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-MEDIUM DENSITY)
TO RML-1 (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY-LOW DENSITY); PROVIDING FOR
THE APPROPRIATE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Sliney then explained the processes which had been followed
mandated by State Statute, including the fact that this proposed
ordinance had been reviewed by the Planning Board who had recommended
its adoption. Attorney Sliney further noted that the Town Commission
had amended its Comprehensive Plan in May, of this year, and the purpose
of today's subject ordinance was to amend the Town's zoning map to
conform to the prior land use changes already adopted.
The Town Clerk then read the Public Notice which had been advertised in
the Boca News on November 12, 1987 in conformance with state law. Fol-
lowing the reading of the Public Notice, the Town Clerk read the pro-
posed ordinance in its entirety, after which Mayor Stewart called for
public input.
Mr. John Ward, Vice Chairman of the Planning Board, reiterated the
Board's recommendation to adopt the subject ordinance. Mr. Ward stated
that in addition to other factors, the Planning Board had considered
water supply, environmental, hurricane/evacuation and traffic concerns
during their deliberations.
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November 17, 1987
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The following Highland Beach residents addressed the Town Commission ex-
pressing their support in the adoption of the proposed ordinance, citing
traffic concerns, density concerns and also citing the additional safety
concerns with regard to the proposed county park in Town:
Wilma Morris - 4748 South Ocean Boulevard (Dalton Place)
Warren Hofstadter - 4740 South Ocean Boulevard (Braemar Isle)
Jerome Ballin - 4750 South Ocean Boulevard (Aberdeen Arms)
Paul Gladstone - 4750 South Ocean Boulevard (Aberdeen Arms)
Terry Natale - 4740 South Ocean Boulevard (Braemar Isle)
The following residents of Boca Raton, who reside across the Intracoast-
al Waterway from Highland Beach expressed their support in the adoption
of the proposed ordinance, citing mutual concerns of density, environ-
mental impact and aesthetics:
Barbara Oehme - Berkely Street
Alison Fortgang - Boca Harbor Island Homeowners Association
Robert Paul Amos - Boca Bay Colony
There were no further persons desiring to be heard on this matter.
MOTION was then made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMLSSIONER SCHOLZ to adopt
the ordinance as read by the Town Clerk. Commissioner Robinson stated
that he believed that the adoption of the ordinance would enhance the
quality of life and therefore also seconded this MOTION. The Town Clerk
called the roll with all members voting "AYE" and the MOTION carrying
unanimously.
Mayor Stewart again thanked those present at the meeting, commending
them for their sense of community involvement.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at
this Public Hearing/Special Meeting, same adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
APPROVED:
Bett Jean Stewart, Mayor
Mar Louise,~G. losser, Vice Mayor
J n J asso, o 's Toner
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