2018.11.14_PB_Minutes_Regular-® TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: November 14, 2018
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 9:30 AM
Highland Beach, Florida
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairperson Michael Kravit called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 AM.
Roll call was taken by Deputy Town Clerk Terisha Cuebas followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Board Member Barry Donaldson
Board Member Warren Lewis
Board Member Evelyn Weiss
Board Member Peter Rodis
Board Member John Boden
Vice Chairperson Michael Kravit
Town Attorney Brian Shutt
Deputy Town Clerk Terisha Cuebas
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairperson David Axelrod
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Town Attorney Shutt advised that Item 7B — Review and Approve the
Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element, will only be a discussion not for
approval by the Board. Upon completion of the discussion, the recommendations and
suggestions will be incorporated into the form of an ordinance.
Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas advised that there were a few announcements regarding
upcoming Town meetings and events. She asked if the board would allow for the
announcements prior to the adjournment of the meeting.
MOTION: Member Rodis moved to accept the agenda as amended. Member Lewis
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairperson Kravit added Item 4A — Presentation by Vice Mayor Nila regarding
the meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
AMENDED MOTION: Member Rodis moved to accept the agenda as amended.
Member Lewis seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
There were no public comments.
4. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Presentation on Meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
(THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA).
Vice Mayor Nila provided an update with regard to the meeting with the Florida
Department of Transportation with respect to the Town's vision for the Complete
Streets Project and Ocean Walk & More.
Vice Chairperson Kravit provided comments with regard to the proposed timeline
with FDOT. Vice Mayor Nila further explained that the project would most likely
not begin with FDOT until 2021 or 2022 which would give additional time for the
Town to work on the stormwater system.
Member Donaldson provided comments with regard to the vision for Highland
Beach and the current working relationship with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT).
Member Lewis provided comments with regard to the importance of effective
crosswalk lighting to ensure the safety of the residents. Vice Mayor Nila
explained that FDOT was receptive to the idea and advised a permit containing an
engineer's report would be required in order to the Town to install the crosswalk
lighting system.
Member Boden questioned whether the push back in the timeline proposed from
FDOT would that change the ability for the Town to take longer with getting the
referendum on the ballot in March 2019.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. October 19, 2018 - Regular Meeting
Vice Chairperson Kravit asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of
October 19, 2018.
MOTION: Member Rodis moved to accept the minutes from August 8, 2018 as
presented. Member Lewis seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
6. OLD BUSINESS:
A. None.
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7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Application No. 18-0566 —1015 Russell Drive, Unit F
CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 10,000 LB. CAPACITY ELEVATOR BOAT LIFT
AND TWO WOOD PILINGS.
APPLICANT: Terry Loughlin
Vice Chairperson Kravit read the title into the record. He asked if any other Board
members had any ex -parte communications to disclose. Hearing none, the public
hearing opened at 9:46 AM.
Staff's Presentation:
Town Planner McKinney presented the item to the Board. She advised the plans
do comply with the Town's Code of Ordinances and staff recommends approval
of the application.
Petitioner's Presentation:
Jim Pelloni, President of Pellioni, Vollman & Suflow Marine Contractors, Inc.,
representing applicant Terry Loughlin.
Member Donaldson inquired about the reason that two engineers signed off on the
plans. Mr. Pelloni advised the first engineer signed off on the site plan, location
and driving of the pilings and the manufacturer of the boat lift has their own
engineer, whom also certifies the plans for the boat lift itself.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Board Discussion:
Member Lewis questioned if the request has any special exceptions. Town
Planner McKinney advised it does not.
Vice Chairperson Kravit closed the public hearing at 9:50 AM.
MOTION: Member Weiss moved to approve Application No. 18-0566. The
motion was seconded by Member Rodis.
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UPON ROLL CALL:
Member Weiss -
Yes
Member Rodis -
Yes
Member Donaldson -
Yes
Member Lewis -
Yes
Member Boden -
Yes
Vice Chairperson Kravit -
Yes
Motion passed on a 6-0 vote.
B. Review and Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management
Element.
Marty Minor, Consultant with Urban Design Kilday Studio provided background
information regarding the state requirement, municipality's responsibility and the
process with regard to the Coastal Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the board members concerns within the Town about
flooding, drainage and stormwater retention. The members and staff also discussed
specifications that should be included within the Comprehensive Plan.
Town Planner McKinney advised the Board that the language included in the
Comprehensive Plan can be revised to be more specific if the Board so chooses.
Vice Chairperson Kravit provided comments with regard to the cautions the Town
must take when including specific policies within the Comprehensive Plan. He
stated he would like to see more specific language regarding drainage.
Member Donaldson inquired if there is a state requirement for an annual audit of
the Comprehensive Plan. Town Planner McKinney responded that there is no
requirement for an annual review.
Vice Chairperson Kravit requested that the Town Manager provide an update with
regard to the Town's Strategic Plan which the Town Commission tasked the
Planning Board with
Building Official Jeffrey Massie provided a brief introduction to the Board
members and provided comments with regard to drainage and stormwater
requirements.
Vice Chairperson Kravit inquired about the current procedures enforced by FDOT
and the Town with regard to the swale requirements. Building Official Massie
advised site plans are now being reviewed by the Town's engineer for further
review to ensure compliance with drainage and stormwater retention.
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8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA)
Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas announced the upcoming Town meetings and events.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Vice Chairperson Kravit called for a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 10:36 AM.
MOTION: Member Lewis moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Member Weiss, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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�erisha Cuebas, Deputy Town Clerk
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