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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:30 A.M
Members Present: Chair Louis P. Stern; Board Member Marie Marchesani; Board
Member Patricia A. Pembroke; Board Member Dennis Sheridan; Building Official
William Kraemer; and Deputy Town Clerk Janice M. Moore
Members Absent: Board Member Max Angel (Excused); Board Member Joseph S.
Yucht (Excused); Board Member Ken Tapman (Excused)
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Stern called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Roll call was taken by
Deputy Town Clerk Moore. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Chair Stern introduced
Bill Kraemer, the new building official and Dennis Sheridan, a new board member.
• 1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Board Member Marchesani moved to accept the agenda as presented. Board Member
Sheridan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
• None
Chair Stern reported that the Town Commission had its first public hearing on Milani
Park and that the Board's work was being reflected. He noted that three (3) more public
hearings were taking place in the months of December, January and February.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
• None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board Member Sheridan moved to approve the minutes of September 22, 2008. Board
Pembroke seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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• Board Member Pembroke moved to approve the minutes of October 8, 2008. Board
Marchesani seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
• None
6. NEW BUSINESS:
4016 S. Ocean Blvd, Site Plan Review Request fora 16,000 lb. Boat Lift & Two (2)
Concrete Support Piles
Building Official Kraemer noted that the applicant was requesting a site plan review for a
16,000 lb. boat lift with two (2) concrete support piles. He answered various questions
asked by the Board. Chair Stern asked if the application could be approved today without
a public hearing, subject to the Building Official's monitoring and the approval from the
Army Corp of Engineers. Building Official Kraemer responded stated that there was no
resident located within one hundred feet (100') of the said property and that an approval
letter had been received from Ocean Cove.
Board Member Marchesani moved to approve the application subject to Army Corp of
Engineers approval. Board Member Pembroke seconded the motion, which passed
• unanimously.
4308 Intracoastal Dr., Site Plan Review Request fora 16,000 lb. Boat Lift
Building Official Kraemer noted that the applicant was requesting a site plan review for a
16,000 lb. boat lift. He added that the owner will be pulling a permit for the electric.
Chair Stern noted that there were a couple of objections prior to the meeting, but they
were satisfied by the Building Official. Board Member Sheridan moved to approve the
application. Board Member Pembroke seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Public Comments
Eugene Garrett, 1070 Bel Lido Drive, expressed great concern for the condition of the
seawall and requested expert testimony to confirm that seawall would withstand the
weight of the boat lift. He also expressed concerns of the boat lift being in violation of the
code regarding the boat lift extending into the navigatable waterway. Ken Wells, Boca
Dock and Seawall (representing the owner) addressed Mr. Garrett's concern regarding
the seawall. Chair Stern stated that the Board was approving the construction and
monitoring only, and that the applicant still need to get the approval from the Army Corp
of Engineers.
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• 4307 Intracoastal Dr., Site Plan Review Request fora 1,500 Ib. Boat Davit (Electric)
- Preliminary Review
Chair Stern asked if the application could be approved today without a public hearing, if
it was determined as a lifting device. Building Official Kraemer noted that the applicant
was requesting a site plan review fora 1,500 lb. boat davit (electric). He added that this
application did not apply to the exemption of a public hearing since the lifting device was
referenced in the accessory facilities portion of the code and the lot was greater than fifty
feet (50'). Chair Stern noted that he had visited the property and spoke to neighbors who
did not have any objections.
Eugene Garrett, 1070 Bel Lido Drive, expressed concern for not receiving notice of the
application for public hearing, violations of the setbacks and the additional strain to the
seawall. Chair Stern clarified that this was a preliminary review not a public hearing.
There was extensive discussion regarding the setback. Building Official noted that the
property was field measured by Former Building Official Richard Dawson, but he would
need a plat for accuracy. Mitch Scavone, Ray Qualmann Marine Construction, provided
an overview of application. He noted that the seawall had been reinforced and structurally
accurate. Board Members Pembroke and Marchesani both requested a site review. In
addition, Chair Stern requested a plat providing for an expert measurement. Mr. Scavone
noted that he would submit a sealed survey for the public hearing. Chair Stern noted to
• him that an onsite inspection would be completed by the Town, but he would need to
complete the public hearing notice requirements.
By consensus, this application was scheduled for Public Hearing on Wednesday,
December 10tH
Task Force for Code Revisions
Chair Stern noted that the Planning Board 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. He continued to say that the Planning Board 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 added that he asked Town Attorney Sliney to compile a letter
to the Town Commission to request the revisions before 2010, to consider the errors and
omissions and to approve an additional meeting per month with experts. By consensus,
the Board agreed to wait until a full Board attendance was present to take any action.
Tony Ruotoli, 3400 South Ocean Blvd., offered his expert assistance.
By consensus, the Board agreed to meet on Dec. 10th at 9:00 a.m. for an onsite inspection
for 4307 Intracoastal Drive with the regular meeting and public hearing to follow.
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• 7. ADJOURNMENT:
Board Member Sheridan moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Board Member
Marchesani seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
L uis .Stern, Chair
Excused
Ken Tapman, Vice Chair
TOWN SEAL Excused
M gel, Board, ber
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Marie Made`"s~trk.Boaxd Member
Pa~ri~Pembroke. Board Member
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Dennis Sherid~ Board Member
Joseph S. Y'
ATTESTED:
Jan ce M. Moore
Deputy Town Clerk
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