2020.06.09_BAA_Minutes_Regular • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN VIRTUAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
& APPEALS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: June 09, 2020
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 9:30 AM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL
Member Eve Rosen
Member Richard Bailyn
Member Fred Rosen
Member Barbara Penn
Member Bonnie Pikkel
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Town Planner Allen Ingrid
Deputy Town Clerk Beverly Wright
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board Members led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Member Fred Rosen moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member
Bailyn seconded the motion which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Town Clerk Gaskins swore in witnesses giving testimonies.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT was limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
Town Clerk Gaskins indicated that there were no written public comments.
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Town Clerk Gaskins asked the Board Members if they had any corrections to the May 19,
2019 minutes. Hearing none, Ms. Gaskins called for a motion to approve the minutes.
MOTION: Member Fred Rosen moved to approve the May 19, 2019 minutes as
presented. Member Bailyn seconded the motion, which passed on a 5 to 0
vote unanimously.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no Unfinished Business items.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Welcome New Member Eve Rosen
Town Clerk Gaskins introduced this item. The Board Members welcomed new member
Eve Rosen.
B. Nomination of Chairperson
Town Clerk Gaskins introduced this item. Member Fred Rosen recommended Member
Pikkel as the Chairperson and all Board Members agreed.
MOTION: Member F. Rosen moved to nominate Bonnie Pikkel as the Chairperson for
one year. Member Bailyn seconded the motion, which passed on a 5 to 0
vote, unanimously.
C. Nomination of Vice Chairperson
Town Clerk Gaskins introduced this item. Member Bailyn recommended Member Fred
Rosen as the Vice Chairperson and all Board Members concurred.
MOTION: Member Bailyn nominated Fred Rosen as the Vice Chairperson for one
year. Chairperson Pikkel seconded the motion, which passed on a 5 to 0 vote,
unanimously.
D. Nomination of Secretary
Town Clerk Gaskins introduced this item. Member Fred Rosen recommended Member
Eve Rosen as the Secretary. Town Clerk Gaskins explained that the secretary only
participates in the meetings.
MOTION: Member F. Rosen moved to nominate Eve Rosen as the Secretary for one
year. Member Bailyn seconded the motion, which passed on a 5 to 0 vote,
unanimously.
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Date: June 09, 2020 Page 3 of 5
E. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 20-0001 (Kimberly A Happ Trust)
AN APPLICATION BY DAVID NUTTER, BOAT LIFTS & DOCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
FOR A VARIANCE APPROVAL TO ALLOW A BOAT LIFT TO BE 2 FEET 3 INCHES
HIGHER THAN THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE BOAT WENT LIFTED IN ORDER
TO INSTALL A 10,000 POUND CAPACITY BOAT LIFT ON SLIP NO. 3 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1004 BEL AIR DRIVE IN THE YACHTSMAN COVE
TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Application No. 20-0001. She asked the Members
to disclose any ex parte communication, and there were none. Ms. Gaskins opened the
item for public hearing.
Town Planner Allen introduced this item and presented a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting Board Slip No.3 located at 1004 Bel Air Drive. She indicated that staff
recommends approval of the variance. In addition, she indicated on June 11, 2020, the
Planning Board is scheduled to review and consider the applicant's Special Exception
request to install a 10,000-pound capacity boat lift on Slip No. 3.
Board Member Bailyn asked, if the applicant was to decide to go with a larger boat will
there be a problem. Town Planner Allen explained.
Board Member Fred. Rosen mentioned that he visited the site and did not see a problem
with the item. He also indicated that the residents in the area did not have a problem with
the boat lift.
Board Member Penn provided comments.
David Nutter, Authorized Agent from Boat Lifts and Docks of South Florida joined the
meeting on behalf of the property owner.
There being no further questions or comments from the Board Members or staff, Ms.
Gaskins closed the public hearing for this item.
MOTION: Vice Chairperson Fred Rosen moved to approve Variance Application No.
20-0001 as presented. Chairperson Pikkel seconded the motion. Upon roll
call, the motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote, unanimously.
F. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 20-0002 (LARRY & MINDY HERSKOVITZ)
AN APPLICATION BY DAVID NUTTER, BOAT LIFTS & DOCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
FOR A VARIANCE APPROVAL TO ALLOW A BOAT LIFT TO BE 2 FEET 3 INCHES
HIGHER THAN THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE BOAT WENT LIFTED IN ORDER
TO INSTALL A 10,000 POUND CAPACITY BOAT LIFT ON SLIP NO. 7 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1016 BEL AIR DRIVE IN THE YACHTSMAN COVE
TOWNHOUSE CONDOMINIUM.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Application No. 20-0002. Ms. Gaskins asked the
Board Members to disclose any ex parte communication, and there were none. Ms.
Gaskins opened the item for public hearing.
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Town Planner Allen introduced this item and presented a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting Boat Slip No.7 located at 1016 Bel Air Drive. She indicated that staff
recommends approval of the variance. In addition, she indicated on June 11, 2020, the
Planning Board is scheduled to review and consider the applicant's Special Exception
request to install a 10,000-pound capacity boat lift on Slip No. 3.
Board Member Bailyn asked if the applicant decided to go with a larger boat would it be
a problem. Town Planner Allen provided comments.
Board Member Fred Rosen mentioned that he visited the site and did not see a problem
with it.
David Nutter, Authorized Agent from Boat Lifts and Docks of South Florida joined the
meeting on behalf of the property owner.
There being no further questions or comments from the Board Members or Staff, Town
Clerk Gaskins closed the public hearing for this item.
MOTION: Chairperson Pikkel moved to approve Variance Application No. 20-0002 as
presented. Vice Chairperson Fred Rosen seconded the motion. Upon roll call,
the motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote, unanimously.
10. ANOUNCEMENT
Town Clerk Gaskins read the following announcements:
A. Virtual Planning Board Regular Meeting - June 11, 2020 - 9:30 AM
B. Virtual Town Commission Meeting is June 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Town Clerk Gaskins adjourned the meeting at 10:00
A.M.
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