1974.05.28_TC_Minutes_Special
MINUTES: SPECIAL AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF .THE TOWN COMMISSION -
• MAY 28, 1974
Mayor Gilday called the Special Meeting to order at 9:15 A.M., members
of the Commission present were:
Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners
Mumford and Clark.
Mayor Gilday read all of the items which appear on the Agenda for
these minutes, see Attachment "A".
The Commission's first order of business was to consider a proposed
Emergency Ordinance, providing for re-enactment of a building
moratorium for 60 days.
ORDINANCE NO. 230 - Adopted on a first reading pursuant to the motion
offered by Vice Mayor Joy and seconded by Commissioner Clark. The
Commissioners were canvassed to cast their voice votes, Vice Mayor
Joy, Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Mumford and Mayor Gilday: All
voted Aye. (The Emergency Ordinance was unanimously approved by the
four Commissioners.)
Ms. Roberts recommended that the Commission table item 2 on the Agenda.
• Neither Delray nor Boca Raton have taken any action and she will inform
the Commission of her findings. (Re: Palm Beach County Commmnity
Acting Council - resolution). Matter to be pursued at a later date.
The Public Hearing for the Commission's review of the Planning Board's
recommendations relative to amendments to the Comprehensive Land Plan
and the Zoning Ordinance was not set. On May 24, the Commission
approved a motion to have this matter subject to re-codification (as
suggested by Town counsel) and .the Planning Board is to hold such
Public Hearing (s) .
The Acting Town Manager requested the Commission to advise their
preference as to a date for a Public Hearing: Consideration and/or
action relative to Proposed RPUD Project, Lot 56, Oliver-Hoffmann
Corporation. Discussion followed.
It was the Mayor's opinion that whether or not the vacancy of the
position of Commissioner was filled, the meeting should be scheduled;
the hearing set for 10:00 A.M. on June 14, 1974.
Ms. Roberts advised that there were no bills to be presented and
approved.
At 9:30 A.M., Mayor Gilday advised that the purposes of the Special
Meeting having been concluded, the Workshop Meeting was now in session:
Ms. Roberts advised the Commission that the representatives of Radice
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Corporation had not arrived.
The Commission then considered item 2 of the Workshop Agenda:
Proposed use of General Revenue Sharing funds to be received for
the period of June 1, 1974 thru June 30, 1975.. It was the consensus
of the Commission that they give this matter further study; therefore,
it was tabled to the Agenda for the Regular Meeting scheduled for
June 4, 1974.
Discussions then took place regarding proposed ordinances which have
had a first reading:
The proposed amendment to Chapter 21, setting forth new requirements
for the protection of the Ocean Ridge in Highland Beach was tabled.
(On May 24, at a Special Meeting, it was the Commission's decision
to have this matter referred to the Planning Board and that such Board
hold additional Public Hearing(s) relative thereto.)
Except for the Title Change of the proposed Amendment to the Animal
Control Law, (which was changed at the time of first reading), this
• proposed ordinance remained unchanged.
A suggestion was made that .pendant-type signs be added to~the Town's
signs at each end of the Town advising of the Animal Control Law. In
addition thereto, Ms. Roberts stated that she is pursuing the matter
to secure permission from several beach property owners to post signs
on beach property.
The Proposed amendment to Ordinance 229, having been altered considerably,)
was read anal the proposed changes were explained.
Representatives of Radice Corporation were then introduced to the
Commission, Mr. Voria, Senior Vice President made a statement on behalf
of Radice's proposal to change their building plans. Assisting in the
presentation was their architect, Mr. Cook.. Mayor Gilday, for the
benefit of the Commissioners and residents in audience, summarized the
Town's negotiations with Radice Corporation, the outconne of a legal
suit, and the Agreement executed July 31, 1973.
Commissioner Clark requested the Radice representatives to give an
explanation as to how the new plans differ from the original approved
plans.
The Architect furnished statistical data, copies given to the
Commissioners, see Attachment "B" and he read such data into the record,
explained changes and answered queries relative thereto.
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A prolonged discussion took place as to the basic reasons for the
proposed changes. Mr. Vona was questioned by Commissioner Clark as
to whether or not the changes would result in a cheaper building
rather than an improvement in design and fundamentally were for
economic reasons from the developer's standpoint of gain. Mr. Vona
stated that, "it was his understanding that the design was not a
criteria of the Agreement".
During the discussion, various quotes were .made from the Agreement
of July 31, 1973: ".....no change in the basic shape, size or
angle....."; and ".....Except by mutual agreement no other changes
shall be made in the attached plans.....".
No decision was made in this matter. At the suggestion (and request)
of the Vice Mayor, Radice is to submit their proposal in writing to
the Commission, and he advised they include desired alternatives, if
any. (The matter to be pursued.)
Workshop meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
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