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2023.06.08_PB_Minutes_Regular0 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Library Community Room Date: June 08, 2023 3618 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 2. ROLL CALL Board Member Jason Chudnofsky Board Member David Powell Qoined via Zoom) Board Member Roger Brown Qoined via Zoom) Board Member Brian DeMoss Board Member Harry Adwar Vice Chairperson Ilyne Mendelson Chairperson Eric Goldenberg Town Attorney Leonard Rubin Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins 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. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins swore in those giving testimony. 5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chairperson Goldenberg mentioned that Item 9.A., Development Order Application No. 23-0002 was moved to Item 8.A. and Item 8.A., Ongoing discussion of proposed changes ("amendment concepts") to the Accessory Marine Facility (AMF) and seawall regulations of the Town Code was moved to Item 9.A. Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: June 08, 2023 Page 2 of 4 MOTION: Mendelson/Adwar - Moved to approve the agenda as amended which passed unanimously 7 to 0. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 11, 2023 MOTION: DeMoss/Mendelson - Moved to approve the minutes as presented, which passed unanimously 7 to 0. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ongoing 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 this item and mentioned that Town's Marine Expert, ATM Dr. Michael Jenkins, was confirmed to be at this meeting but had a medical emergency but will attend a future meeting. She provided a brief summary of the discussion thus far. She referenced a draft report from March 15, 2022, from the previous Vice Mayor Babij. She explained that if a resident were to replace their existing dock in the residential multifamily low density zoning district, they could lose footage if the amendment concept gets approved as proposed. The Town Manager has agreed to have the Board go out onto the waterway and Town Planner Ingrid will coordinate this with the Police. At the June 06, 2023 Town Commission meeting they talked about the residential multifamily zoning density issue and setbacks. Additionally, she referred to a PowerPoint presentation depicting Map 2 - Canal widths on North Grand Court. There was extensive discussion among the board members and Town Planner Allen about the amendment concept. Member Adwar left the dais at 10:15 A.M Chairperson Goldberg suggested that at the next meeting, he would like to focus on setbacks, mooring setbacks, and finish with the ladders (on docks or seawalls). The discussion will be continued at the meeting when the Town's Marine Expert should be in attendance. Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: June 08, 2023 Page 3 of 4 David Willens provided public comments as it relates to Byrd Beach, the struggle with the Town finding a solution regarding the code of ordinance, and the setback matter. Member Brown left Zoom at 10:25 A.M. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Development Application No. 23-00021 David Willens Application by Christopher Gullace, West General Corporation, for a major modification to an existing building as provided in Section 30-39 of the Town Code of Ordinances including but not limited to the addition of two new garages, a new covered entertainment area and changes to the exterior fagade, and roof line for the property located at 2362 South Ocean Boulevard. 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 the application. Town Planner Allen presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the Development Order depicting aerial photographs of the property, site plans, and the major modifications to the existing building located at 2362 South Ocean Boulevard. Town Planner Allen mentioned that the Town Code provides a description of a major modification in Section 30-39. The applicant is proposing a change to the landscaping in the FDOT's right of way and it has been conditional approved by FDOT. This type of amendment has to go before the Town Commission for the amended maintenance agreement. 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. The applicant is proposing to remove three royal palms from the property, and this will require Town Commission approval. In addition, the applicant will be required to get a tree removal permit and a right of way permit for the driveway. Applicant David Willens was present and provided comments on the purpose of the property being a single-family home. There were discussions about the existing seawall, and seawall elevation. Cynthia Martinez and Raul Reyes, the applicant's architects, were present. The Public Hearing was closed followed by a motion. Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: June 08, 2023 Page 4 of 4 MOTION: DeMoss/Adwar - Moved to approve Development Application No. 23-0002 as presented. Based upon roll, Member DeMoss (Yes); Member Adwar (Yes); Member Powell (Yes); Member Brown (Yes); Member Chudnofsky (Yes); Vice Chairperson Mendelson (Yes); and Chairperson Goldenberg (Yes). The motion passed 7 to 0. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Goldenberg read the announcements as follows. June 13, 2023 1:00 P.M. June 20, 2023 1:30 P.M. 11. ADJOURNMENT Code Enforcement Regular Meeting Town Commission Meeting The meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M. APPROVED on Jul Planning Board Re leri�ng. \GNl.ANO O9 � r,�QORATF�Fy� (OVX6� _ Eric Goldenberg, Chairperson ATTEST: gtiP1; Transcribed by: Lanelda Gaskins and Fl (Lor Jaclyn DeHart R 07/13/2023 Aa elda Gaskins, MMC Date Town Clerk Disclaimer: Effective May 19, 2020, per Resolution No. 20-008, all meeting minutes are transcribed as a brief summary reflecting the event of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video recordings are permanent records and are available on the Town's Media Archives & Minutes webpage: hftps://highlandbeach-fl.municodemeetings.com/.