2023.04.13_PB_Minutes_RegularaTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: April 13, 2023
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 9:30 AM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Goldenberg called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Town Clerk
Gaskins announced that a quorum was present.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member David Powell
Board Member Jason Chudnofsky
Board Vice Chairperson Ilyne Mendelson
Chairperson Eric Goldenberg
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
ABSENT
Board Member Brian DeMoss
Board Member Roger Brown
Board Member Harry Adwar
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Town Planner Allen
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board Members led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was amended as follows: Item 8.A, under Unfinished Business was
moved to Item 9.A., and Item 9.A. under New Business was moved to Item 8.A.
MOTION: Powell/Chudnofsky - Moved to approve the agenda as presented,
which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
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5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins swore in those giving testimony
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Maggie Chappelear provided comments in support of Development Order
Application No. 22-00019/James Paris and Karen Mueller -Paris.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 09, 2023
Vice Chairperson Mendelson inquired about Item 9.C., Proposed amendment to
the Town Code of Ordinances to incorporate sea turtle protection lighting
standards and suggested that the minutes include more summary about the
proposed ordinance.
Town Clerk Gaskins mentioned that the minutes will be amended to include an
additional summary about the proposed ordinance and will bring the minutes
back at the next meeting.
Chairperson Goldenberg TABLED the minutes until the next meeting.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion of proposed changes ("amendment concepts") to the
Accessory Marine Facility (AMF) and Seawall Regulations of the Town
Code.
Chairperson Goldenberg read the title of the item and referred the item to Town
Planner Allen.
Town Planner Allen presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the Proposed
changes ('amendment concepts") to the Accessory Marine Facility (AMF) and
Seawall Regulations of the Town Code.
There was discussion about the proposed amendment concepts related to the
setbacks, the ladder requirements, and floating docks. Vice Chairperson
Mendelson suggested that should be a concept for multi -family properties. In
addition, there were discussions about regulations related to floating docks. Town
Planner Allen indicated that there are provisions in Section 38-68 (H)(6) of the
Town Code regulating floating docks.
Town Attorney Rubin explained that there is a Florida Statute regulating floating
platforms. He will go back and look at the provisions.
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Town Planner Allen mentioned that the exemption is for floating platforms.
Discussion followed about regulating setbacks on floating platform. Town
Attorney Rubin indicated that he would be prepared to speak on this matter at the
next meeting.
Vice Chairperson Mendelson explained that the three (3) amendment concepts
were shown but encroachment into the water was not discussed. She asked if
everyone was happy with the encroachment into water amendment. There was
discussion about the encroachment in regard to landward vs property line. The
Board agreed that the amendment should be easy to follow and does not require
people to come in and get special exceptions.
Town Attorney Rubin will research floating platform and bring back the
information. The Board will further discuss the maximum height or seawalls.
Town Planner Allen will bring back the slides that deal with setbacks related to
multi -family properties at the next meeting.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Development Application No. 22-0018 / Non Sibi LLC
Application By Darrin Dunlea, Seadar Builders, for an amendment to a
previously approved special exception request (No. 21-002) to install a 232
square foot wood dock, two (2) mooring piles, a 12,000 -pound capacity jet
ski platform lift and a 30,000 pounds capacity no profile boat life for the
property located at 4206 Intracoastal Drive.
Chairperson Goldenberg read the title of the item and asked the Board members
if they had any ex parte communications to disclose. The members had no 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 property with the existing dock, survey,
and dock details. She referenced a June 10,2021 Planning Board Approval that
the applicant received for a special exception. She reviewed the structures that
were approved and installed and the items that were approved but not installed.
She advised that the applicant received authorization from the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the US Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) for the proposed exception. Staff indicated that if the Planning
Board approve the request to install a 232 square foot wood dock, two (2)
mooring piles, a 12,000 -pound capacity jet ski platform lift and a 30,000 pounds
capacity no profile boat lift for the property located at 4206 Intracoastal Drive with
the following conditions: The no profile boat lift and jet ski platform shall only be
utilized to store vessels and not for any other purpose including but not limiting
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to walking, gathering and sitting. No mooring of any boat or vessel is permitted
along any side of either the no profile boat lift or the jet ski platform. The applicant
will be required to obtain a building permit from the Town of Highland Beach
Building Department. Pursuant to Section 30-21(g) of the Town Code, the
commencement of construction shall be initiated within two (2) years following
the date of approval by the Planning Board.
Applicant Agent, Darren Dunlea of Seadar Builders was present.
There was discussion of the recommended conditions.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
MOTION: Chudnofsky/Mendelson - Moved to approve Development
Application No. 22-0018 as presented with staffs recommendations,
which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
B. Development Application No. 22-00191 James Paris and Karen Mueller -
Paris
Application by Chris Beale, Bealecon Construction LLC, for a major
modification to an existing building as provided by Section 30-39 of the
Town Code for the property located at 1106 Bel Air Drive.
Chairperson Goldenberg read the title of the item and asked the Board members
if they had any ex parte communications to disclose. The members had no ex
parte communications.
Chairperson Goldenberg opened the public hearing and called Town Planner
Allen to present her recommendations regarding the application.
Town Clerk Gaskins mentioned that James Paris, property owner joined the
meeting virtually and needed to be sworn in. She proceeded to swear in James
Paris.
Town Planner Allen presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the Development
Order depicting aerial photographs of the site plans, the property, and
plans/renderings of the major modifications to be made at 1106 Bel Air Drive.
Following approval by the Planning board the applicant will be required to obtain
a building permit for exterior modifications from the Town of Highland Beach
Building Department. Pursuant to Section 30-21(g) of the Town Code, the
commencement of construction shall be initiated within two (2) years following
the date of approval by the Planning Board.
Mr. Shame Ames of Ames Architect was present along with Chris Beale of Beal
Con Construction.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
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MOTION: Chudnofsky/Powell- Moved to approve Development Application No.
22-0019, which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
10.ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Goldenberg read the announcements as follows.
April 18, 2023 1:30 P.M.
April 26, 2023 11:30 A.M.
May 02, 2023 1:30 P.M
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:42 A.M.
APPROVED on May 11, 2023, Planning Board
ATTEST: 360.— 1949
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Lahelda Gaskins,
Town Clerk
Town Commission Meeting
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Eric Goldenberg, Chairperson
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