1977.05.26_TC_Minutes_Special (2)•
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
A4inutes of Meeting of Town Commission
PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING
May 26, 1977 9.30 A.M.
Mayor Gilday called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. and
announced that this is a Public Hearing and Workshop called
for consideration of the Master Plan which had been
submitted to the Town Commission by the Planning Commission.
The Mayor noted that the Plan will be considered in sections
and/or parts.
Present were:
• Also present:
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Vice Mayor William S. Hults
Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner Leslie W. Joy
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney
M. Maree Birkbeck, Acting Finance Director
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
Mayor Gilday called on Mrs. Roberts to explain the pages that
she had found objectionable. Commissioner Clark stated that he
had a question on an earlier page (Page 4 as opposed to Page 7).
Commissioner Clark asked for an explanation on Page 4, Item 6;
particularly the words "existing infra-structure levels". Mr.
Robert Myers was recognized as a member of the Planning
Commission to give his interpretation. It was the consensus
of the Commission that the Planner, Jim Smoot, be approached
in this question and also his explanation on Item 5.
Mayor Gilday recognized Mrs. Roberts and she spoke on Page 7,
Item 1, Paragraph 3 "Transient Commercial". Mrs. Roberts
stated that there is nothing in the Town's zoning that refers
to Transient Commercial. The Town does have Transient Residential
• which covers a motel building offering rooms for rent, with or
without a restaurant or lounge. She noted that "Transient
Commercial" is used on Page 7, 10 and 11.
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Mayor Gilday called for a Motion that wherever the words
"Transient Commercial" appear that it be changed to read
"Transient Residential".
MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Clark: "I would so move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
Mayor Gilday noted that if "Transient Commercial" should appear
any other place other than Pages 7, 10 and 11, it should also
be changed to read "Transient Residential".
Mrs. Roberts referred to Page 11 "Transient Commercial", last
paragraph she suggested that the words "...." and its obvious
commercial characteristics" ...."than commercial" be stricken
from the Land Use Plan. Mrs. Roberts stated that, in her
opinion, the Holiday Inn is not an obvious commercial activity
• nor does it have commercial characteristics; since the Town
does not recognize any commercial establishments in the zoning
of the Town at this time.
Mayor Gilday called for a Motion relative to Mrs. Roberts'
above suggestions.
MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I do move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
Commissioner Clark. referred to Page 12. Second paragraph entitled
"Government". He questioned the lot number assigned to the Town
Hall property. Mrs. Roberts answered his question to his
satisfaction.
Mrs. Roberts referred to Page 36, Item 6, Commercial Service
Center. She stated her distaste for this whole paragraph since
the Town does not recognize commercial use. She referred to the
history of commercial zoning going back to 1969. She noted that
the Holiday Inn was built in a multi-family zone and that the
Town Commission by a special act recognized the boutique shop
in about 1970. Mayor Gilday noted that this boutique was
• recognized as an accessory use. Mrs. Roberts recommended that
Item 6 be stricken in its entirety.
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Mayor Gilday called for a Motion to eliminate Item 6.
MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Vice Mayor Hults: "So move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
Discussion followed on Items 9 and 10 on Page 36. Mrs. Roberts
explained both of these items for the benefit of the Commission.
The subjects evolved around natural preserve and environmentally
sensitive areas. Commissioner Clark made reference to the Land
Use Map, condemnation, etc.
Discussion then commenced relative to boardwalk, mangroves, state
and federal regulations, etc.
Commissioner Clark asked that Mr. Smoot correct the Land Use Map
in the areas previously questioned by the Commission.
(Environmentally sensitive areas)
• Vice Mayor Hults stated that he felt Page 37, Density Transfer
should be discussed quite extensively.
There was a great deal of discussion relative to many items. The
Town Attorney also spoke to this subject and noted this was a very
complex item. Discussion continued pertaining to ownership, period
of time, restriction of transfer from east to west side, limitations
of units on west side, etc.
Mrs. Roberts spoke on the subject of the Milani property.
Commissioner Clark spoke to the subject of transfer, spot zoning,
inequities, etc.
Mr. Sliney was instructed to see if there had been any litigation
in the area of density transfer in this staize. It was the consensus
of the Commission to leave this subject open until further
investigation.
Mrs. Roberts referred to Page 12 and noted that the part about
the Town leasing the F.I.N.D. and T.I.I.F. property had been
• omitted. She stated that she would add something in that
paragraph.
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Mr. Sliney suggested that the plan should be pretty well set as
the Town Commission wants it before it is submitted to
Tallahassee. He noted that the statute is vague on whether
amendments should be submitted.
Mrs. Roberts suggested that another Public Hearing be held when
the Mayor returns from his vacation and have Jim Smoot present.
Mayor Gilday declared that this part of the Public Hearing was
ADJOURNED at 10:35 A.M.
The Commission reconvened
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S. Hults, Vice Mayor
Les ' eW~. J~o..-y~,~Co s,~ioner
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
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Ruth E. Mumford, Co issioner