2007.07.11_PB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 11 2007 9:30 a.m.
Chairman Leonard Townsend called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 9:30 a.m. Present were Chairman Townsend, Vice Chair Louis Stern, Ken
Tapman, Patricia Pembroke, Joe Yucht and Marie Marchesani. Kurt Kalberer was
absent. Also present was Town Attorney Tom Sliney, Building Official Bob Dawson. and
members of the general public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by MRS. PEMBROKE/MR. STERN,
unanimously approved:
February 14, 2007 Regular/Special Meeting
February 28, 2007 Special Meeting
April 11, 2007 Regular Meeting
the following sets of minutes were
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dawson introduced a Mr. AI Jenkui (sp) who did not process his application in time
for this meeting, is not available for the August Planning Board meeting and does not
• want to wait until September. Therefore, a special meeting was set on August 22 at 9:30
to hear his application for a tear down of the old Boxwood apartments and construction
of two new buildings containing three units each. Chairman Townsend asked that he
provide copies of plans on 11x14 size to all board members prior to the meeting for their
review.
FINAL REVIEW FOR INSTALLATION OF A BOAT LIFT OFF SEAWALL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4416 TRANQUILITY DRIVE. APPLICANT/OWNER: DALE
HIGHTOWER.
It was noted that this was a Workshop meeting to hear the above referenced application,
as a Public Hearing needs to be held within the month at which time the Board will send
recommendation to the Town Commission, who will make the decision for approval or
not.
It was also noted that this application is retro to the installation of the lift, as the owner
had the lift installed without a permit, unbeknownst to the owner that one is required by
Town Code. Mr. Hightower said that Miami Boatlifts did the installation and never
mentioned a permit was needed. The Board said that operating as a business, the
company would have known that a permit was required, as was being licensed in Town
to do work. The Board asked Mr. Dawson about investigating the business and cite
them.
A Public Hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.
• Planning Board
July 11 2007 Page 2 of 2
OLD BUSINESS
Continued Review of Zoning Ordinances
Mr. Dawson was present for continued discussion of Ordinances. Mr. Dawson noted that
while many marine issues are arising, the Board concentrate on review those issues.
It was decided to forma task force committee of which Mr. Stern will Chair, and he will
recruit members of the public who have knowledge of marine issues, to sit on the
committee. MOTION was made by MRS. PEMBROKE/MS. MARCHESANI to authorize
Louis P. Stern to formulate a task force to study boat lifts and other marine issues (as
reflected in Town Ordinances). MOTION carried unanimously.
Public Notices -keep as is.
Swimming Pools -keep as is.
Roof Overhangs - Ok as is
Other issues - Mr. Dawson will put each issue into descriptive form as the prior issues
were. Will discuss at a future meeting.
June 25 Letter to Robert "Rusty" Roberts (potential conflict of interest re Byrd Beach
Estates)
• Mr. Townsend noted that he spoke to Mr. Roberts who indicated that he did not feel
there would be a conflict of interest and will represent the Town in this matter. Chairman
Townsend asked Jane Dillon to send a letter to Mr. Roberts asking him to put that in
writing, for our files.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
MRS. PEMBROKE/MS. MARCHESANI at 11:35 a.m.
APPROVE:
Leonard O. Townsend, Ch.
Louis Stern
Patricia A. Pembroke
Ken Tapman
Marie Marchesani
Kurt Kalberer
Joe Yucht
Attest: .,gate: