1974.10.03_TC_Minutes_Workshop
MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION-OCTOBER 3, 1974.
Mayor Gilday called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
Present were:
The matters proposed for discussion are shown in the Agenda, Attach-
ment "A". The Town Attorney was in attendance to advise the Commission
with respect to the proposed agreements and the proposed Zoning Ordin-
ance to be discussed,. The Declaration of Unity of Title, to be recorded,
would preclude the sale of any portion of theproperty being covered by
this agreement without knowledge of the Town. Members of the Commission
suggested that pending construction, Mr. Urbanek be contacted as to
securing his agreement to ~h~ve another-clause:inserted' which would
require landscaping of areas pending construction. A question was
raised as to who were the principals of the Drexel Properties and it
was the Attorney's advice that this was Mr. Mangurian. The naming of
all parties as shown in the agreement would be so indexed in the Palm
Beach County records.
With respect to the Agreement of Maintenance, several minor corrections
were noted: Muniments was misspelled, and the phrase, "the entire pro-
perty including the entire individual apartment units" which appears
on page two, in several places, will be revised to read, "entire pro-
• perty including all individual apartment units". The signature page
is also to be acknowledged, therefore, it will be revised. The Com-
mission was informed that the usage of the word, "Muniments" was to
cover the issuance of proposed Bills of Sale, as well as customary
Warranty Deeds. The signature page of this proposed agreement to also
be revised.
The Interim Sewage Plant Agreement was discussed at length. It was the
opinion of the Commission that this proposed agreement will also require
further changes to be negotiated with Mr. Urbanek. It was pointed out
by Vice Mayor Joy that .this Agreement should not be effective until the
Bonds are received and the Attorney's opinion as to their correctness
and language meets all requirements. Copies of the proposed documents
which shall be subject to further changes are attached as Attachments
"B" thru "F".
The Mayor and the Town Manager will be meeting with Mr. Urbanek on
Friday, October 4. The Town's Attorney will-pursue changes in these
proposed agreements, discuss these with Mr. Urbanek's lawyer, Mr.
Gundlach and the Commissioners would receive revised copies at a later
date.
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Mayor Gilday invited comments from persons in audience as to the pro-
posed zoning changes as set forth in the proposed zoning ordinance.
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MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION-OCTOBER 3 1974.
The Chairman of the Planning Commission and Messrs. Boscove and
• N.M. Johnson were in attendance. Chairman Kemery made a statement as
to the work which was done in preparation of this proposed ordinance,
and that the Town's early zoning of 70 units to an acre has had changes
made since the initial review was done by Bair ~ Abernathy Associates.
Col. Francis Johnson addressed the Commission as to what actions were
taken to the suggestions made by the Civic League; that is, reductions
in density, height, set-backs, etc. Further in the meeting, he enu-
merated the desired changes: RM-2 be reduced from 20 Units to 15
Units; RM-2A he felt. this was a compromise, RM-3 for lots 118 thru
124 was reduced from 40 Units to 30 Units and should have been re-
duced to still lesser density. He stated that ratios for density
should have been reduced by 50•x, height limitations from 100 and 125
to 70 and 100, respectively, heights be restricted, without exception,
the set-back of 30 feet be 50 feet (page 23, section 5.13 (b) (6) and
that with respect to a limitation of RPUD developments, he stated the
language should be revised and not be permissive but obligatory, as
to period of availability for RPUD approvals. Throughout the meeting,
the Mayor reminded persons voicing objections to the provisions in the
Zoning Ordinance; that any suggested changes should have specific reasons
that would enable the Commission to justify its considerations for
adoption of such suggestions. The Town Attorney also gave his opinion
• that unless there are good reasons for changes; viz., factual, the
Zoning Ordinance which does not appear to please some persons is in
his personal opinion, a good ordinance. He added that under Chapter
163, the Town is obligated to a yearly review of its Comprehensive
Plan and unless changes are deemed necessary at this point, revisions
should be done at the level of the Planning Commission and be referred
to them for their subsequent review of the Plan. Commissioner Clark
asked if the Easterly Survey Line was changed, that is making a "minor
change of a "3" to "5" could such a change be considered minor in view
of the impact thereof. It was the Counsel's opinion that the FAU Report
was overstated and a prolonged discussion of the Easterly Survey Line
with numerous statements being made, took place. It was the opinion of
Mr. Boscove of the Planning Commission that the State's 50 foot was syn-
onymous with the Town's 30 foot. Attachment "G", a letter from the State
of Florida, Department of Natural Resources, dated June 10, 1974, was
givan as his source for the stated opinion.
Mr. N. M. Johnson, a member of the Planning Commission also gave a
summary of changes that he desired and he stated there were other members
who also desired the enumerated changes. His stated changes were simi-
lar to those included in Col. Johnson's remarks.
Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart of the Community Appearance Board addressed
the Commission and gave a summary of desired changes and reasons therefor,
MINUTES: i~iORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 3, 1974
attachment "H" is a copy of the data she furnished to each member of the
Commission.
Mrs. Roberts also advised the Commission of changes which she desired
them to consider and proposed the proposed zoning ordinance incorporate
these corrections and/or additions. The items suggested are listed in
attachment "I"
Mayor Gilday advised that another workshop meeting be considered for
further discussion of the proposed zoning ordinance. The consensus
of the Commission was that this would be desirable, the date was
set for Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00 A.M. for the workshop.
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The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3x0 P.M.
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