2008.08.20_CAB_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF ffiGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT
REGULAR/ MEETING MINUTES
Wed Au ust 20.2008 9.30 a.m.
Chairman Louis Reidenberg called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. In attendance were
Chair Reidenberg, Vice Chair Martin Sahn and Members Frank Colarullo and Eugene
Diliberto. Sec. Paul Resnick, Jack Halpern and Lori Wolin were absent. Also in
attendance was Town Attorney Larry Corman, Building Official Bob Dawson and
members of the general public.
Mr. Reidenberg noted for the record that Mr. Halpern, Mr. Resnick and Ms. Wolin did
inform Recording Clerk Jane Dillon that they would be absent, and are hereby excused
from this meeting.
Agnroval of Minutes
Upon MOTION by MIL SAHN/MR. COLARULLO, the amended minutes of the July
16, 2008 Regular Meeting was unanimously approved.
New Business
Case No 2008-02 Re' 4215 Tranquility Drive -Steven Glanz
• In violation of Town Code: Chapter 17-3 Nuisances /Noise created by pool equipment
in excess of County recommended standards.
Building Official Bob Dawson stated that he received a complaint from Mr. Glanz's
neighbor that the pool equipment was too loud (pool heater.} He noted that the neighbor
was not in attendance. Mr. Dawson also noted that the Town does not have standards for
this (does not set a decibel limit), but the county does, and that decibel readings were
taken and found that the level was within the county standards (62-64 decibels.) The
county standards also say that residential use could be exempt. Mr. Dawson also stated
that the complaining neighbor also has noisy equipment.
Dr. Steven Glanz was sworn in and made the following statements. Mr. Burger, the
complaining neighbor, tends to complain about anything in the neighborhood, but that in
fact he (Mr. Glanz) replaced the air conditioner unit, pool heater and other equipment that
might be the noise maker. He now has all new equipment which runs as it should, within
the manufacturers standards. He has let a ficus hedge grow thick to reduce noise, and
has also offered to construct a PVC sound barrier to help reduce noise. He does not know
what else he can do to appease Mr. Burger. He took decibel readings when all the
equipment was going at once and it registered at 62. His pool pump is off at night and
typically not everything is running at the same time. Mr. Glanz noted that he can't seem
to make Mr. Burger happy, and doesn't know where to go at this point, which is why it
was suggested he come before the Board to obtain some direction.
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Chairman Reidenberg felt that unless both parties are before the Board, the members
cannot justify a decision. After hearing Dr. Glanz's side, and since Mr. Burger was not
present, the Board made the following MOTION.
THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD DISMISSES CLAIM OF
VIOLATION CASE N0.2008-02, 4215 TRANQUILITY DRIVE, OWNER
STEVEN GLANZ, ON THE PREMISES THAT TT CANNOT MAKE A
RESOLUTION BASED SOLEY ON ONLY ONE SIDE BEING PRESENT
AT TODAY' S HEARING.
MOTION carried unanimously.
Old Business
AlA Obstructions
Chairman Reidenberg noted Town Manager Dale Sugerman's presence to offer an update
about the meetings that have been held with the DOT, Chief of Police and Building
Official. He also noted that Mr. Sugerman agreed that if there are any future meetings
with DOT Mr. Reidenberg may attend.
Town Manager Dale Sugerman offered the following report: The Town staff is working
• with the DOT to make sure someone is enforcing the permit process re construction
parking on State Road AlA. The director of permitting for this district said they would
delegate the responsibility of enforcement to the Town, but their legal department
determined this could not be delegated to Highland Beach, and the FDOT is the only
department who can issue permits for parking on SRAlA. The building department has
the necessary DOT permit applications available to give to contractors. The permit is
only good for 90 days at a time, and then must be renewed. As of August 15 most
contractors do hold a permit. The permit is issued to a property address which covers all
trades on the property. The contractors must park beyond the twelve foot setback from
the paved shoulder of the road. If all parking can be contained within the site, a permit is
not necessary.
Mr. Reidenberg said that he wants to finalize and transmit the Board's findings to the
Town Commission. The following was established:
1. Strict enforcement by whatever police authority is in effect -all state and town
laws regarding parking, speed, bike lanes, turning regulations, etc.
2. Signs stating no u-turns, no passing on swales, no parking on swales. Bike riders,
single file only.
3. Welcome sign at entrances to Town, stating that all Town laws are strictly
enforced.
4. If, upon discretion of the Building Official that parking on Al A may be
• necessary, contractor shall furnish a copy of their DOT application for parking.
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5. There shall be no free standing reflectors within the unpaved portion of the right-
of-way.
6. There shall be no concrete pyramids or rounds in the unpaved portion of the right-
of-way.
7. Recommend the installation of hedges no higher than 18 inches in lieu of
reflectors, concrete rounds and pyramids.
8. All mailboxes be moved to the tree line within the right-of--way.
The list of recommendations will be transmitted to the Town Commission.
Adiournment
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
Mr. Sahn/ Mr. Colarullo at 10:55 a.m. ~"1 ,
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