2006.10.11_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday. October 11, 2006 9:30 a.m.
Chairman Leonard O. Townsend called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 9:30 a.m. Present were Chair Townsend, Ken Tapman, Louis Stern, Victor
Hadeed, Leonard Bell and Marie Marchesani. Patricia Pembroke was absent.. Also
present was Town Attorney Tom Sliney and Building Official Bob Dawson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by MR. STERN/MR. TAPMAN the minutes of the August 9, 2006 Regular
Meeting were approved.
Chair Townsend noted for the record that the Byrd Beach Estates project has been
postponed until the November 8 Regular Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
FINAL REVIEW FOR A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4510
S. OCEAN .BLVD.; BOCA COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. APPLICANT:
SIGNSATIONS/JACK GLOVER.
Chairman Townsend read particulars of property into the record. Dick Meloney, project
coordinator, Jack Glover owner and sign contractor. Signsations is a fictitious name, and
has been in business in Boca for about twelve years. Actual name of the company is
under Abbey Holdings and is licensed, bonded, insured contractor and electrician.
This sign will replace the existing sign. Sign is foamboard, will be on a pedestal with
cast metal letters. Sign not illuminated, but there is an existing spot light which will
illuminate on the front. After all questions were addressed, the following MOTION was
made by MR. STERN/MR. HADEED:
THE PLANNING BOARD GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL FOR A NEW
REPLACEMENT MONUMENT SIGN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED. AT
4510 S. OCEAN BLVD.; BOCA COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
APPLICANT: SIGNSATIONS/JACK GLOVER.
It was noted .that plans of sign were prepared for Signsations in Boca Raton and the
consulting engineer is Frank L. Benardo, P.E., Inc. in Boca Raton.
MOTION carried unanimously.
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FINAL REVIEW FOR A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2901
S. OCEAN BLVD., HIGHLANDS PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. APPLICANT:
SIGNSATIONS/JACK GLOVER.
Chairman Townsend read description of the property into the record. He noted that their
currently are two existing small signs in the A1A right of way on saying service 2901 and
entrance 2901, and a larger sign reading 2901 Highlands Place. It was noted that the
existing signs face forward and the new ones will be two faced and facing perpendicular
to the roadway.
The following MOTION was made by MR. TOWNSEND/MR. STERN:
THE PLANNING BOARD GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF THE
EXISTING PERMANENT SIGN LOCATED AT 2901 S. OCEAN BLVD.,
HIGHLANDS PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WITH
RELOCATION APPROXIMATELY IN THE SAME LOCATION AND
MODIFIED TO TWO SIDES AND PERPENDICULAR TO AIA AS SHOWN
ON THE DRAWINGS SUBMITTED BY SIGNSATIONS. APPLICANT:
SIGNSATIONS/JACK GLOVER.
• MOTION carried unanimously.
FINAL REVIEW FOR TWO STORY GARAGE ADDITION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2375 S. OCEAN BLVD./ OWNER JP BEACH PROPERTIES, LLC. APPLICANT:
GINSBURG ENGINEERING, INC.
Chairman read particulars of property into the record. It was noted the applicant is not
in attendance. The house is currently under an extensive renovation. This would be a
separate/accessory dwelling. The addition would include a gym, guest rooms and a
kitchen. Cannot be used for rent, living area cannot exceed 1,000 gross sq.ft. of living
area excluding non-air conditioned spaces. The plans reflect that the plans are over the
allowed size. Attorney Sliney suggested the application be tabled until next month in
order that Mr. Dawson and the applicant can review the Board's concerns.
The Planning Board concurred to TABLE APPLICATION until the November Regular
Meeting.
FINAL REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PERGOLA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3008 C S. OCEAN BLVD.; (Edgewater Townhomes subdivision) OWNER CHERYL
MERIGGI. APPLICANT: PAVER CENTER.
Chairman read particulars of the property into the record. It was noted because this is
a "structure" it needs to come before the Board. Zoning Code refers to gazebo not
• pergola, although it is the same thing. A freestanding accessory structure may not be
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located within five feet of the principal structure or other accessary structure. A building
permit is required.
After viewing the plans, the following MOTION was made by MR. HADEED/MR. STERN:
THE PLANNING BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A PERGOLA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3008
C S. OCEAN BLVD.; (Edgewater Townhomes subdivision) OWNER
CHERYL MERIGGI. APPLICANT: PAVER CENTER, PURSUANT TO
PLANS, AND THERE BE AT LEAST FIVE FEET BETWEEN
EXISTING DWELLING AND PERMANENT STRUCTURE.
New trellis prepared by M.M. Mellinger P.E. and Category Five Engineering Inc., Sheets
1 & 2 (plans).
MOTION carried unanimously.
FINAL REVIEW FOR ENTRY SIGN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600-4750 S.
OCEAN BLVD.; OWNER/APPLICANT: BOCA HIGHLAND CENTER, INC.
Chairman read particulars of the property into the record.
Ed Fanning, Manager of Boca High, was present to discuss application, noting that there
is an existing wall which was installed several .years ago as a planting area. Would like
to add an additional 2.5 feet on top of wall by 7.5 feet long and put a permanent sign on
it. The sign is within 10 square feet with the lettering being 78" x 18" high.
Chairman Townsend felt that the applicant needs to present more detailed drawings
because of the confusion of the existing stone wall and placing another sign on top of
it -others members disagreed. After further consideration and review of the plans, the
following MOTION was made by MR. BELL/MR. HADEED:
THE PLANNING BOARD GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL FOR ENTRY SIGN
TO BE PLACED AS IN PHOTO, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4600-
4750 S. OCEAN BLVD.; OWNER/APPLICANT: BOCA HIGHLAND
CENTER, INC.
The following rollcall vote was taken:
Mr. Bell
Mr. Hadeed
Mr. Stern
Mr. Tapman
Ms. Marchesani
• Chair Townsend
yes
yes
yes Motion passed 5/1
yes
yes
no -more drawings should be submitted
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
MR. TOWNSEND/MR. STERN at 12:20 P.M.
APPROVE:
Leonard O. Townsend, Ch.
Leonard D. Bell
Victor P. Hadeed
Louis P. Stern
Patricia A. Pembroke -a ent
Ken Tapman ~~1, t~~
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