2004.12.15_CEB_Minutes_Special• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Page 1 of ~
~fice-Chair John L. Papera called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. In attendance were
John J. Pagliaro, Martin Sahn, Frank Colarullo, Jack Halpern, Sydel Frohlich and Paul
Resnick. Also in attendance was Town Attorney Larry Corman, Building Official Bob
Dawson and members of the public.
Case No. 2004-06 - Nathalie Barnes
Ms. Barnes presented her case, noting that she installed a fence and a hedge on her
property line, and the Blaskovic's were unhappy with it because it blocked their view of
the Intracoastal, at one point cutting the hedge down. Mr. Blaskovich claimed it was
growing over his property, but stated that he would not allow Ms. Barnes to come onto
his property to trim hedge, although she offered to do so. Attorney Corman stated that
Florida law states that he has the right to trim the branches himself on the side of the
hedge facing his property, that the owner of the hedge is not obligated to trim neighbor's
side (self-help state.) There was further discussion about an olive tree in the front yard,
• and the fact that the limbs are overhanging Mr. Blaskovich's driveway. Again, Mr.
Corman stated that Mr. Blaskovich can trim anything overhanging his property. Due to
the expense of trimming a large tree, it was suggested that the two parties split the
difference, if Ms. Barnes was not willing to have it trimmed herself. Landscaper Mark
Baker spoke about the hedge and tree, explaining about the trimming process for both.
After further discussion, MOTION was made by Mr. Halpern/Mrs. Colarullo that there is
no violation in case No. 2004-06 in regard both issues.
MOTION carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
MR. HALPERN/MR. PAGLIARO at 10:15 a.m.
APPROVAL:
John L. Papera,
John J. Pagliaro,
Martin Sahn, Sec
Sydel Frohlich
Frank Colarullo
Jack A. Halpern
Paul Resnick
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