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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN PLANNING BOARD REGULAR
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Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: November 10, 2021
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 9:30 AM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Axelrod called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL
Member Ilyne Mendelson
Member Brian DeMoss
Member Harry Adwar
Member David Powell (virtually)
Vice Chairperson Eric Goldenberg
Chairperson David Axelrod
Deputy Town Clerk Beverly Wright
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Town Planner Ingrid Allen
ABSENT
Member Roger Brown
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board members led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Axelrod asked the Board members if there were any additions or deletions
to the agenda. Hearing none, he called for a motion to approve the agenda as presented,
which resulted as follows:
MOTION: Adwar/Mendelson - Moved to accept Agenda as presented.
The motion passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
Chairperson Axelrod welcomed Member David Powell to the Board.
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5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Deputy Town Clerk Wright swore in those giving testimony.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
There were no public comments for this item.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 30, 2021
October 14, 2021
MOTION: DeMoss/Adwar- Moved to approve the September 30. 2021 and October 14,
2021, Minutes as presented.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7 to 0 vote.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. None.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Nomination of Chairperson
Chairperson Axelrod read Item 9A into the record and explained that the member must
have served for one full year on the board prior to nomination as chair. Chairperson
Axelrod then called for nomination of a Chairperson.
MOTION: Adwar - Moved to nominate Eric Goldenberg as Chairperson, and all Board
Members were in favor of the nomination.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7 to 0 vote.
B. Nomination of Vice Chairperson
Chairperson Axelrod read Item 9B into the record and recommended Member Mendelson
as Vice Chairperson. He asked Member Mendelson if she accepts the nomination.
Member Mendelson replied yes.
MOTION: Goldenberg/Adwar- Moved to nominate Ilyne Mendelson as Vice Chairperson.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7 to 0 vote.
Member Axelrod thanked the Board members.
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Chairperson Goldenberg led the meeting. He thanked Member Axelrod for his service to
the Planning Board and the community. In addition, he welcomed Vice Chairperson
Mendelson.
C. 2022 Proposed Planning Board Meeting Dates
Chairperson Goldenberg read Item 9C into the record. He asked the Board members if
there were any conflict or objects with the proposed meeting dates. Hearing none, he
called for a motion to approve the 2022 Proposed Planning Board Meeting Dates.
MOTON: Mendelson/Adwar — Moved to approve the 2022 Proposed Planning Board
Meeting Dates.
The motion passed unanimously on a 7 to 0 vote.
D. Development Order No. 21-0008 / Boca Highland Center, Inc.
Application by B&M Marine Construction, Inc. for a special exception approval to
install a 1,315 square foot marginal dock, a 271 linear foot seawall and cap, a 120
square foot finger pier, and a 16,000-pound capacity boat lift for the property located
at 4801 South Ocean Boulevard.
Chairperson Goldenberg read Item 9D into the record and asked the Board members if
they have any ex parte communications to disclose?
Member DeMoss advised that he is on the Board of Boca Highlands, which is part of his
development. Chairperson Goldenberg asked Mr. DeMoss whether it would have any
interference in his vote and Mr. DeMoss answered no.
Chairperson Goldenberg opened the public hearing and called Town Planner Allen to
present her recommendations regarding the application.
Town Planner Allen presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the Development Order
depicting aerial photographs of the site plans, the property, and of the proposed boat lift.
She advised the existing four (4) post, 16,000-pound capacity boat lift will be removed
and then reinstalled after the new dock and pier are constructed; that the applicant
obtained approval from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). The request is consistent with the definition
of boat lift provided in Section 30-131 of the Town Code; it is consistent with the special
exception provisions of 30-36 of the Town Codes, were applicable, and is consistent with
the Town Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances; advised that the boat lift was
reviewed by the Town Marina Expert, Applied Technology Management (ATM) and they
indicated that there was no impact to the navigation of the water way.
Ms. Allen advised that if the Planning Board should decide to approve the Special
Exception request, the Applicant will be required to obtain a building permit from the
town's Building Department prior to initiation of construction and per Section 30-21(g),
and that commencement of construction shall be initiated within two (2) years following
the date of approval by the Planning Board. Staff recommends approval of the request
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based on the plans date stamped received by the Building Department on October 05,
2021.
Chairperson Goldenberg asked the Board members if there were any other questions
of Town Planner Allen?
Vice Chairperson Mendelson inquired about the nature of the special exception. Town
Planner Allen advised when looking at the survey and the existing condition, it is a
replacement of the boat lift and the finger pier. The location is a little bit shifted. to the
survey
Mr. David Nutter with B & M Marine Construction, Inc., the Applicant's Agent commented
that a new seawall will be constructed to replace the existing seawall; a portion of the
dock will be replaced, and the pier and lift will be replaced as is in their current positions.
There were discussions about the six feet elevation height of the seawall.
Town Planner Allen added additional comments about the existing seawall detail
(three feet NAVD), the proposed seawall detail (six feet NAVD), the current base flood
evaluation (BFE) is six.
Chairperson Goldenberg asked if there were any other public comments. Hearing none,
he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion, which resulted as follows:
MOTION: Axelrod/Mendelson - Moved to approve Development Order Application
No. 21-0008 as presented by Town Planner Ingrid Allen.
Based upon the roll call, Development Order Application No. 21-0008 passed on a
7 to 0 vote.
E. Development Order No. 21-0012 / David Karram
Application by David Karram Designs, LLC requesting site plan approval for a
new three-story, 8,298 square foot single family residence with pool and spa
located at 4320 Intracoastal Drive.
Chairperson Goldenberg read Item 9E into the record and asked the Board members if
they have any ex parte communications to disclose? The Board members had not ex
parte communications.
Chairperson Goldenberg opened the public hearing and called Town Planner Allen to
present her recommendations regarding the application.
Town Planner Allen presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the Development Order
depicting aerial photographs of the site plans, the property, and renderings of new-three
story, 8,298 square foot single family residence with the pool and spa. She advised if the
request receives the Planning Board approval, the applicant will be required to obtain a
building permit, prior to initiation of construction, from the Town of Highland Beach
Building Department. Pursuant to Section 30-21(g) of the Town Code, commencement of
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construction shall be initiated within two (2) years following the date of approval by the
Planning Board. Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan, date stamped
received by the Building Department on October 14, 2021.
Mr. David Karram, the Chief Designer and Applicant's Agent provided comments about
the project referring to the PowerPoint Presentation of the Development Order depicting
aerial photographs of the site plans and renderings of the property.
Chairperson Goldenberg asked if there were any other public comments.
The Board members inquired about the location of the wood beam and the type of wood
material to be used on project. Mr. Karram explained that the wood eves are in the patio
on the balconies and inside the home on the center spot. He explained that his client will
be looking at the wood materials. In addition, there were comments about king tides and
Hearing no further comments, Chairperson Goldenberg closed the public hearing and
asked for a motion, which resulted as follows:
MOTION: Mendelson/Axelrod - Moved to approve Development Order Application
No. 21-0012 as presented by Town Planner Ingrid Allen.
Based upon the roll call, Development Order Application No. 21-0012 passed on a
7 to 0 vote.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairperson Goldenberg read the announcements as follows:
December 01, 2021 - 2:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
December 07, 2021 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
December 09, 2021 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
December 21, 2021 - 9:30 A.M. Town Commission Meeting
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Goldenberg called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 A.M., which
resulted as follows:
MOTION: Adwar/Axelrod — To adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed on a 7 to 0 vote.
APPROVED at the December 09, 2021, Planning Board Regular Meeting.
Eric Goldenberg, Chairperson
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