2008.12.10_PB_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
1~~IINUTES OF THE
PLA1`1NING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday. December 10.2008 9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Chair Louis P. Stern; Vice Chair Ken Tapman; Boazd Member Marie
Mazchesani; Board Member Patricia A. Pembroke; Boazd Member Dennis Sheridan; and
Board Member Joseph S. Yucht. Members Absent: Boazd Member Max Angel
(Excused). Also Attending: Town Attorney Tom Sliney; Building Official William
Kraemer; and Deputy Town Clerk Janice M. Moore
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Stern called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll call was taken by
Deputy Town Clerk Moore. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Chair Stern welcomed
and introduced Bill Kraemer, the new building official and Dennis Sheridan, a new board
member.
• 2. RECESS FOR SITE INSPECTION - 4307 INTRACOASTAL DR.. REQUEST
FORA 1.500 LB. JETSKI LIFT:
Chair Stern noted that this agenda item was a jetski lift not a boat lift. The meeting was
recessed at 9:01 a.m. All Boazd Members proceeded to the site with the exception of Vice
Chair Tapman, who was not in attendance. The meeting was reconvened at 9:20 am with
Vice Chair Tapman present.
3. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Chair Stern noted a correction to agenda about #2 being a jetski lift, not a boat lift.
MOTION: Boazd Member Sheridan moved to approve the agenda with the correction.
Boazd Member Yucht seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RE UESTS:
Eugene Garrett, 1070 Bel Lido Drive, expressed concern with the application and passed
out a copy of a plat. He noted that the jetski lift would be installed in the location of an
existing pillaz and asked that the Boazd request the applicant to specify where it was to be
installed.
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• 5. OLD BUSINESS•
4307 Intracoastal Drive, Site Plan Review Request fora 1,500 lb. Boat (Electric)
Davit (App#: 11-08-O1) -Public Hearing
Mitch Scavone, Ray Qualmann Marine Construction, noted that the jetski lift was being
installed into an existing concrete pile that was capable of more than 12,000 lb. He added
that the owner's intention was to store the davit in the gazage, when not in use. Mr.
Scavone confirmed that it would be installed on the north side of the piling. Building
Official Kraemer reported that a reaz property line survey was received after the last
meeting and noted a 69.93 setback, which was also confirmed by Former Building
Official Robert Dawson. He re-confirmed that the application met all town and state
agency requirements. MOTION: Boazd Member Yucht moved to approve the 4307
Intracoastal Drive, Site Plan Review Request fora 1,500 lb. Boat (Electric) Davit to be
located on the south side accordance with the plans submitted. Board Member
Mazchesani seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
6. PRESENTATIONS•
None.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• MOTION: Board Member Pembroke moved to approve the minutes of November 12,
2008. Board Member Sheridan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
Task Force Discussion on Possible Code Changes
At the last meeting, Chair Stern noted that the Planning Boazd had created a task force to
review the code for errors and omissions and to discuss the problems with personal water
crafts and floating docks. It was getting ready to make a presentation when the task force
was deemed not legal because it was not appointed by .the Town Commission. He stated
that the task force met about eleven (11) times and then he passed out the summary sheet
of the items it reviewed. He informed the Board that Ken Welsh of Boca Dock & Seawall
provided them with codes from surrounding communities such as Delray Beach, Boca
Raton and Ft. Lauderdale. He explained that the task force had received input from
Former Building Official Robert Dawson of the problems with setbacks, size, location of
dolphins, etc., taking into consideration navigation of canals. Chair Stern noted that there
were comprehensive findings regarding roof overhangs, swimming pools and provisions
for multi-unit buildings. He asked that the Planning Board continue the task force's work.
MOTION: Following a brief discussion, Board Member Pembroke moved to have the
Planning Board request permission from the Town Commission to establish meetings to
review the Building Code limited to Chapter 30. Board Member Yucht seconded the
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motion, which passed unanimously. Chair Stern noted that he would put the request in
writing to the Town Commission.
Egcused/Uneacused Absences
Chair Stern asked for clarification on an excused absence. Town Attorney Sliney noted
that the Board could establish a procedure and note it in the minutes. Vice Chair Tapman
noted that the current practice of the board was advance notice was acceptable. He stated
that he was volunteering and believed that no one should know the reason why he was
absent. Three absences, the person will be off of the Board. Board Member Yucht
suggested the Town Commission set the criteria. By consensus, the Board agreed that an
excused absence was giving advance notice. Town Attorney Sliney recommended that it
be noted at each meeting.
Election of Officers
MOTION: Board Member Pembroke moved to appoint Louis Stern as Chair. Vice
Chairman Tapman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
MOTION: Board Member Marchesani moved to appoint Ken Tapman as Vice Chair.
Board Member Sheridan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
• Approval of 2009 Meeting Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Wednesday, July $, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Wednesday, August i2, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Wednesday, December 9, 2009
All meetings are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in the Town Commission Chambers.
By consensus, the Board accepted the meetings as presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION: Board Member Sheridan moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Vice
Chair Tapman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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Max Angel, Boar-Member
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Dennis Sheridan, Board Member
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Jo ph . Yucht, B d Member
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