1976.07.27_PB_Minutes_SpecialMINUTES: LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY/PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 27 1976
Chairman Boscove called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m., -advising this was a Special
Meeting called to discuss and consider the approval of the estimate submitted by Mr.
James Smoot for retainer fees in connection with submission of public hearing draft
ON to the Planning Commission. The agenda is attachment "A". -The recording secretary
called the roll.
Present: J. A. Boscove, Adele Allen, N. M. Johnson,
J. M. Farrin, C. S. Markatos.
Absent: R. B. Myers
The Planning Commission was advised that Town Attorney T. E. Sliney, had met with
Town Manager, E. W. Roberts, Mr. J. Smoot and Mr. O'Brien, of O'Brien,Suiter &
O'Brien, Inc., Land Planners to discuss the presentation submitted by Mr. Smoot.
Following examination of the Preliminary Draft - Contract Conditions (Attachment
"B", ) Mr. Smoot's letter dated July 13, 1976, and estimated fees (Attachment "C"),
Chairman Boscove advised the Commission he would entertain a motion to recommend the
approval of a contractual agreement with Mr. James Smoot in connection with the draft-
ing of the Highland Beach Comprehensive Plan required by Chapter 75-257, Laws of
Florida, this recommendation to be made to the Town Commission. Mr. N. M. Johnson
offered the motion as stated, Mrs. Allen seconded the motion. Mr. Boscove, Mr. Johnson,
Adm. Farrin, Mrs. Allen and Mr. Markatos voted aye in favor of recommending approval
of a contractual agreement with Mr. Smoot, this recommendation to be forwarded to
the Town Commission, (Attachment"D").
Further discussion included the possibilities of zoning changes, the matter of a
building moratorium, related legal actions involving the Town, reduction and dis-
tribution of densities, anticipated population increase, spacing of hi -rises, and
the requirement of proof of need for "spot zoning".
At Chairman Boscove's suggestion, it was unanimously agreed to schedule the next
Regular Meeting for August 17, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. The motion offered by Mr. Johnson,
seconded by Adm. Farrin
Vice Chairman Johnson offered the motion for adjournment, seconded by Adm. Farrin
and unanimously approved. The Special Meeti
APPROVEI
04 Adele Allen, Secretary
Lucille S. Miller, Recording Secretary
M. Farrin
C. S. Markatos