2007.11.14_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNINGING BOARD
REGULAR/PUBLIC HEARING MNIUTES
November 14 2007 9:30 a.m.
Chairman Louis P. Stern called the Planning Boazd to order in Commission Chambers at 9:30 a.m. In
attendance were Chair Stern, Vice Chair Joseph Yucht and Members Patricia Pembroke, Ken Tapman,
Mazie Mazchesani and Kurt Kalberer. Max Angel was absent. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and
Building Official Bob Dawson were also present, as well as members of the general public.
Chair Stern asked to change the order of the agenda and place the marine committee discussion at the
end of the meeting. Motion by Ms. Mazchesani/Mrs. Pembroke approved change in order of agenda.
APPROVAL OF IYIINUTES
Upon Motion by Mr. Yucht/1VIrs. Pembroke, the Minutes of the October 3 Regulaz Meeting were
unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
FINAL REVIEW FOR A NEW DRIVEWAY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2540 S. OCEAN
• BLVD. OWNER: BEN YOMTOB.
Mr. Peter Camarco, representative for the Owner, Mr. Yomtob, presented application to the Board. He
noted that the home currently has a large single drive and wants to enlazge it to a two car driveway,
made with liverock and pavers. He has already obtained the DOT permit. Mr. Camazco noted that the
pavers will stop at the bike path. Mr. Dawson noted that the applicant said that the plans meet the Town
requirements, pending other government approvals, of which have now been obtained with the DOT
permit. With all questions answered, the following MOTION was made by MS. MARCHESANUMR.
TAPMAN as follows:
THE PLANNNG BOARD GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL FOR A NEW DRIVEWAY FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2540 S. OCEAN BLVD. OWNER: BEN YOMTOB.
MOTION carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of the application of Boca Dock & Seawall for installation of a boat lift for property
located at 1118 Bel Air Drive, Bel Lido. Owner: Triplex Investment, LLC. Applicant: Boca Dock &
Seawall.
Recording Secretary noted for the record that all advertisinglcertified mailing requirements had been
met.
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Ken Wells with Boca Dock & Sewall, representing Mr. Sacks, presented application to the Boazd.
Noting that the lift will be parallel to, and attached to the existing dock. The 17,000 lb. lift can
accommodate a vessel of 30-34 feet. When boat lifted, keel will be no more than one foot above
seawall.
Resident Joseph Cary, 1115 Russell Drive and owner of 1110 Russell Drive, expressed that he did not
have a problem with the lift being installed.
Kathleen Eibl von Rospeunt, 4502 S. Ocean Blvd., noted that she did not receive a notice of the hearing,
and noted that she is against the installation (her correspondence is in the applicant's file).
Mr. Graham Guthrie of 4500 S. Ocean Blvd. who lives immediately adjacent to the property is against
the lift, as it is in direct view from his living room, blocking the view of the waterway (correspondence
in applicant file.}
JoAnn Rajski, 4420 S. Ocean Blvd. ,who was not at the hearing but sent correspondence,
(correspondence included in file) is against installation of lift as a distraction to the beauty of the
waterway.
• There was also correspondence from resident Sadie Spadafina, 1105 Russell Drive, expressing objection
to the boat lift installation (correspondence in applicant file).
After further discussion the following MOTION was made by Mr. Tapman to approve installation of
boat lift. There was no second to the motion.
Mrs. Pembroke/Ms. Mazchesani made MOTION to deny installation of a boat lift at 1118 Bel Air Drive.
The following roll call vote was taken to DENY application:
Mr. Kalberer yes
Ms. Mazchesani yes
Mr. Tapman no
Mrs. Pembroke yes
Mr. Yucht yes
Mr. Stern yes
Motion passed 5/0.
NEW BUSINESS (con't)
PRESENTATION OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO ZONING CODE RE MARINE ISSUES
(Committee Ad Hoc report)
Committee member George Bazlow, 1084 presented report to the Board (report attached.) He noted the
committee member was: Ken Wells, Ron Gazell, Joe Bosco, Jerry Marshall and Lou Stern.
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It was noted that when "boats" are mentioned in the report, the wordage should also
include "personal watercraft", to also include jet skis, canoes, etc. Also, floating
dockage for watercraft generally extends past the minimum requirement of 5 feet out
from dock.
Committee members plan on having ongoing committee meetings, and were told to hold them at Town
Hall, have the meetings posted and have a recording administrator present to take minutes. Deputy town
clerk will handle these duties.
ADJOURhTMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by Mr. Stern/Mrs.
Pembroke at 10:50 a.m.
APPROVE:
Louis P. Stern, Ch.
Joseph S. Yucht, V.Ch.
• Patricia A. Pembroke
Ken Tapman
Marie Marchesani
Kurt T. Kalberer
Max Angel
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HIGHLANDS BF,AC~i PLA~'NING
CODE REVISIONS
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Boat Iafla: 1'F~ Seel of any boat shall not be lwistaci greater flee one (1) foot above the
adttimvm seawal! elevation. In no case shad tt~e li$ he higher truer the
siepershvcturo of flee boat when lifted.
Doiphias: -Piling shall ba matiae grade wood p~'liag Kith a miaimutn butt d~atnetcr of 12".
- Concrete pile ie prohibited.
- A nmotimum of 25' ar 30'ls of the carat width which ever is less shall be
allowed Meastued. from tl~ Pt'oPcrtY Tina.
• Setback shall be tm iutther than the primary structures side yard setback
- The mfnimnm height shalt ue 6' shave lvffi W and the tnaximntn shalt be 8'
above hIIiW.
- A[1 pl7iage shall have a reflective device no mere than 2' below the top of the
piling.
Floating P~i~Z: Ftoatin$ platCvrm or docks for t3ee storage or use of personal watercraft shall be
allowed iiately ac~jarant #o tl~ seawall or bulkhead. Boas lifts that roquire
~tlmaerging to eater shall be prohibited.
Set Backs: Satbacks shallbe a miaitnttm of lU' or no fierther thaw the ptimaryshvctaressst
bade. {See diagram)
Definition: Boat Litt -shall ba dom. ~ a mecbaaicaI diwitx for lift~g boats out of the
water. The lift has moving parts and is powered by vlactricat hook ap•
RRZ (persameet watercraftlift) - can be described in two ways, 1) A
mechaaical/electrical device for Ding jet skis, canoes, kayaks or ott~x small
~sa~at; art of the water. Z) A Soaring system thst allows for t3te dry docking
of jet si4ia, canoes, kayxica or otttar small watercraft Elowever, has no need far
electrical hookup.
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