2009.05.21_PB_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING BOARD
WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Chair Louis P. Stern, Board Member Max Angel, Board Member
Marie Marchesani, Board Member Dennis Sheridan and Board Member Joseph S. Yucht.
Members Absent: Vice Chair Ken Tapman (unexcused) and Board Member Patricia A.
Pembroke (unexcused). Also Attending: Town Manager Dale Sugerman, Town
Attorney Thomas Sliney, Building Official Geoffrey Vanore, Deputy Town Clerk Valerie
Oakes and members of the general public.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Stern called the Workshop Meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll call was taken by
Deputy Town Clerk Oakes. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Special Report: Update regarding the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Workshop - No wake zones
Chairman Stern reported that he attended a workshop of The Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission who discussed the purpose of the meeting, made a presentation on vessel
traffic and safety studies, and accepted public comments. There were approximately 75
residents of Highland Beach. Rosalind Svenstrup represented the Beaches and Shores
Advisory Board at the FWC meeting.
Chairman Stern welcomed Rosalind Svenstmp, Board Member of the Beaches and
Shores Advisory Board. Chair Stern also welcomed the newest Planning Board Member
Paul Resnick who will be joining the board on June 1 on the retirement of Vice Chair
Ken Tapman.
Chairman Stern continued to report that the Linton Boulevard Bridge and the Spanish
River Boulevard Bridge will have an idle wake zone 300 feet north and south of the
bridges. The FWC is interested in accidents and safety; they are not interested in
property damage. In the past three (3) years, the Town of Highland Beach has not had a
police report or incident on file; therefore, there is no evidence of danger. A marine
patrol would cost the Town $800k to maintain in which Mr. Stem thinks the residents are
not ready for that expense.
Rosalind Svenstrno read aloud the report that she had made to the Florida Fish &
Wildlife Commission and the Beaches and Shores Advisory Board. She explained that
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the Beaches and Shores Advisory Board are in favor of moving forward with the issues
of no wake zones.
Sea Gate Condominiums has suggested better education in supporting education
regarding boat accidents, purchasing a speed gun, videotape the boats and take photos of
the high wakes. The Condominium is leaning toward a height wake restriction instead of
a speed limit.
Chairman Stem finished his summary by saying that the FWC was specific in saying that
water safety not personal property is their main concern. As for the manatees, they are
protected, but the FWC does not consider Highland Beach a haven for manatees. All of
the comments made at the FWC workshop will be reviewed, and any changes to the
Intracoastal Waterway would require a public hearing. Three (3) police officers present
suggested using the radio, hitting #FWC on the cell phone, and/or dial 888-404-FWCC.
Mr. Stern is hoping that the mangroves and the manatees can get their attention.
Town Manaeer Dale Su eg rman in late 2005, early 2006 the FWC held a public hearing in
Highland Beach. Dr. Sugerman read aloud the statue from the report of the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting and the Florida Administrative Code
Section 68D 23.105, Criteria for Approval of Regulatory Markers. The Palm Beach
County Sheriffs Marine Unit can ticket, so when you see someone not controlling their
wake, call and make a report.
F Board Member Yucht This information is self-serving for the boat owners. The Town of
Highland Beach should be known as a community that protects its residents by passing an
ordinance/resolution, put up two signs on the waterway, pass regulations on AIA that
people are not allowed to use a cell phone or text. Make a statement to the boaters that
we want to protect our residents and their property.
B. Discussion of potential zoning changes to Section 30 of the Town of Highland
Beach Code of Ordinances for presentation to the Town Commission at a
future date. (This workshop meeting will be one of numerous meetings.)
- Report by Geoffrey Vanore, Building Official
Mr. Vanore reviewed the two items requested by the Planning Board. He then gave a
brief report based on his recommendations.
Supplemental District Regulations Section 30 — 68(f) Swimming pools
• The board agrees with the Building Official's recommendations.
Supplemental District Regulations Section 30-68 (p) Roof overhangs
• The definition for yard and setback is interchangeable in the code.
• The definition does not mean the neighbor's yard.
• The code still needs some additional language; the board should be able to finalize
this portion at the next meeting.
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Report by Joseph Yucht, Planning Board Member
Board Member Yucht made his recommendations to the board for consideration.
Supplemental District Regulations Section 30-46 Public Notice
• Made changes to who the notice may be provided to (included property owner's
association).
Supplemental District Regulations Section 23-7 Permitted Signs
Keep as shown with the corrections shown on the draft.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
NEXT MEETING:
The next scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Board Member Yucht moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:24 a.m. Board Member
Sheridan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
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