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1994.09.29_CAB_Minutes_Special M TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES Thursday, September 29, 1994 9 : 30 A.M. Chair Elvine Gordon called the Regular Meeting to order in Com- mission Chambers at 9 : 30 A.M. Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll . Others present were Vice Chair Eugene I . Behrman and Members John W. Littlejohn, Paul Heetmann, Frank Arenella and Miriam Zwick . Theresa M. Colarullo was absent . Building Official Lee Leffingwell and members of the general public were also in attendance . MINUTES Upon MOTION by MR. BEHRMAN/MR. LITTLEJOHN, the Minutes of the August 25 Regular Meeting were unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS Correct Final Approval of Plans for Replacement of Existing Court with One (1) Regulation-Size Tennis Court, and Relocation of Existing Gazebo, at 2912, 2914 & 2916 S . Ocean Blvd. , Lot 109W. Submitted by Kenneth A. Treadwell for Trafalgar Condominium Association (Owner) . In response to the Chair' s request, Building Official Leffingwell initiated discussion on why the August 25 Motion to approve these plans, which included the condition that the court fence be 10' high on its east (A1A) side, needed to be rescinded. Apologizing for her absence at the August meeting due to a scheduling problem, Ms . Leffingwell explained that while their action was taken in good faith and motivated by safety concerns, the Board did not have the authority to make the 10' fence a condition of approval since Town Code Chapter 30 [Section 5 . 1 (a) ] fixed a maximum height of 6 ' for all fences, walls and hedges, and nowhere within the Code were tennis court fences addressed as a separate issue . However, Ms . Leffingwell advised that in researching approvals for the existing 10' fence around the existing paddle ball court, she had located a copy of the initial application for permit, as well as a copy of the permit itself (No. 4908 issued 2/2/81 ; signed by then Town Manager Elaine Roberts) . Therefore, she further advised that the existing 10' fence was "legal" and the members could refer to an "extension of the existing 10' fence" in their new Motion. Ms . Leffingwell noted she had conferred with Town Manager Mary Ann '4., Mariano and it was agreed this approach would be a viable solution to giving the project approval . V Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting - Minutes September 29, 1994 Page 2 of 4 Correspondence between the Building Official, Trafalgar' s attorney and the Trafalgar Association' s manager was referred to during discussion, with it being noted that the Association preferred to have a 10' fence around the proposed tennis court . Brief discussion regarding relocation of the existing gazebo also took place, and it was noted that concealment of the fence by landscaping on the east (A1A) side had been previously addressed. Of particular concern was the fact that no dimensions or measurements were shown on the drawings. However, Ms . Leffingwell assured that correct data, including allowable setbacks, etc. , would have to be presented to her before any permits were issued. Concluding discussion, the following MOTIONS were made by MR. ARENELLA/MR. BERRMAN: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD HEREBY RESCINDS ITS MOTION OF AUGUST 25, 1994, MADE AS FOLLOWS: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES APPROVAL TO MODIFY EXISTING PADDLE BALL COURT INTO A REGULATION SIZE TENNIS COURT AT 2912, 2914 & 2916 S. OCEAN BLVD. , LOT 109W, ON CONDITION THAT AT 10' HIGH FENCE IS ERECTED ON THE EASTERN BORDER OF THE COURT WITH ADEQUATE LANDSCAPING TO SHIELD SAME. SUBMITTED BY KENNETH A. TREADWELL FOR TRAFALGAR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DRAWING 5-443, DATED 6/1/94, REVISED 8/3, 8/4 & 8/5 1994 ; ABSOLUTE LAND SURVEY, INC. AT THIS TIME, THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES APPROVAL TO PLANS TO MODIFY EXISTING PADDLE BALL COURT INTO A REGULATION SIZE TENNIS COURT AT 2912, 2914 & 2916 S. OCEAN BLVD. , LOT 109W, TO INCLUDE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING 10' HIGH FENCE, WHICH WAS PERMITTED ON 2/2/81 (NO. 4908) , AROUND THE PERIMETER OF SAID COURT, WITH SUFFICIENT LANDSCAPING TO SHIELD FENCE FROM VIEW ON EAST (A1A) SIDE. ALSO APPROVED ARE PLANS T 0 RELOCATE EXISTING GAZEBO. SUBMITTED BY KENNETH A. TREADWELL FOR TRAFALGAR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; DRAWING 5-443, DATED 6/1/94, REVISED 8/3, 8/4 & 8/5 1994 ; ABSOLUTE LAND SURVEY, INC. Both MOTIONS met with unanimous favorable roll call vote. NOTE: COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE REFERRED TO HEREIN, AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PERMIT APPLICATION AND THE PERMIT ITSELF, ARE ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF THESE MINUTES. Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting - Minutes September 29 , 1994 Page 3 of 4 Mrs . Gordon then advised she had researched Palm Beach County Code with regard to allowable height of tennis court fences and found that such provision was indeed incorporated into that Code . In light of the confusion encountered with the proposed Trafalgar project, and following discussion of Mrs . Gordon' s suggestion that the CAB recommend to the Town Commission that a tennis court height provision be incorporated into Town Code, it was the consensus of the Board that a memorandum to this effect be transmitted to the Commission as soon as possible . (A copy of the pertinent County code is attached to and made part of these Minutes . ) OLD BUSINESS LeSanctuaire The Chair read into the record a letter received from Highland Park Associates re LeSanctuaire, 3425 S. Ocean Blvd. , Lot 90E, which assured that appropriate action would be taken re landscaping items that needed to be replaced. (See Minutes of August 25, 1994 . ) "Signs and Advertising" Ordinance Mrs . Gordon advised the Board had been asked by the Town Commission to further review the proposed "Signs and Advertising" ordinance (Chapter 23) , which had been previously transmitted to them with the Board' s recommendations, as well as receive input from the Realtor Association of South Palm Beach County, Inc . She noted a representative of this association had appeared at the September 27 Town Commission Workshop Meeting to express concern over the recommended size and color of temporary real estate signs . Substantial discussion took place, during which the members agreed to the Building Official' s suggestion that a representative from the realtors' association be invited to the next CAB meeting. Ms . Leffingwell assured that this action would in no way indicate that the Board should alter any of its previous recommendations; rather it would be a courteous gesture which would accommodate an exchange of dialogue . Ms . Leffingwell also advised that she was checking with the local Department of Professional Regulation agency in an effort to secure definitive information on state requirements re temporary real estate signs, which she hoped to have available in time for the next meeting (October 27) . GREENING COMMITTEE Chairman Behrman advised the Committee had absorbed the $300 . 00 cost of replacing two (2) trees at the Bel Lido Island entrance, which were originally planted by the Committee Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting - Minutes September 29. 1994 Page 4 of 4 OTHER Mrs. Gordon announced Mrs. Zwick would be Inspector for October; the next meeting would be October 27, with the agenda closing on October 13 . There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned upon MOTION by MR. ARENELLA/ MR. BEHRMAN at 10 : 30 A.M. dmt APPROVE: vine Gordon, Chair _ABSc.v /-- Eugene I . Behrman, Vice Chair • iJohn W. Littlejohn _sig 'fie ��--nC-ti‘ 6- t-7Pa 1 Heetm= n CdpFrank Arenella GZcGj[vt/J 4�-lei" Miriam S. Z ck O • ATTEST: ' , A DATE: Ce . oe7 /if V n PRA a1LGSR ,fI /1I � c� � o � 46) ,^.4 CCM iIuMa $OCA 104140 1�{/ R /yyy,/��. -1�,I��. UVJ, 1/44 Th , SEP 2 V 1994 M,O291S OCEAN H FL VARD32487 `- HIGHLAND BEACH. 8 3Ja8� IaW1 2721598 September 27 , 1994 Lee Leffingwell , Building Official Town of Highland Beach 3614 S. Ocean Blvd . Highland Beach, FL. 33487 RE : Letter of September 2, 1994 to 1cnneth Tredwell , Tennis Court Expansion, Fence and Gazebo for Lot 109 West . Dear Ms . Leffingwell : I have received a copy of your letter to Ken and have forwarded copies to the Board Members of the Trafalgar Condominium. The reason for this letter is a question raised by a Board Member. Reference paragraph ' s 3 - 4 - 5 : ( 3 ) The existing fence is at least ten ( 10) feet high and the Absolute drawing, which you and the Community Appearance Board have received copies reflects this . Ken has already added to the drawings the following language: "accepted 10 foot fence hight condition on eastern fence with adequate landscaping to shield" This ten ( 10 ) foot hight is acceptable to the Board and does not need to be reduced to six ( 6) feet . ( 4 ) The drawings submitted show only that we will remove the existing gazebo and re-built it in location shown on drawing. ( 5) As we will not have anyone attending this corrective action meeting of the Community Appearance Board on September 29, we wanted you to have the above to refer to. Thank you, and if you have any questions , please feel free to call me. Very truly yours , m. Virginia caldwell , Manager '06H(�� ,--,k..... ..-.0 %• Mayor Town of Highland Beach Arlin Verna - at�. t Arkin e moi; •R'�l at: —... Mayor t• _ .>i rl , r• :2 i Commuaoner•: , i 3611 SOU*m OCEAN BOULEVARD • HIC,HLAUD BEACH. FLORIDA 33187 ArthHulr GPeutEypel i • '• John F Rand David Aupeutan th..FL O p jVf 7 407.278.4548 Town Manager Beach County, Florida FAX 407-265.3582 Mery Ann Mariano September 2 , 1994 Mr . Kenneth A. Treadwell , Attorney Lewis Vegosen & Rosenback, P.A. 500 So. Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Fl . 33401 Dear Mr. Treadwell : RE: PROPOSED TENNIS COURT EXPANSION , FENCE AND GAZEBO FOR LOT 109 WEST I am sorry that I could not join you at the recent Community Appearance Board meeting of August 25 , 1994 , because of a scheduling problem. In my absence , the Community Appearance Board members, in trying to address their legitimate concerns with safety in regard to the height of the fence surrounding the tennis court , made a condition of approval to increase the height of the tennis fencing to ten (10) feet , inadvertently --overstepping their authority. The height of the tennis fence is to remain, as submitted, at six (6) feet and is approved at that height. Please leave the existing hedge height. The proposed gazebo is approved as submitted by , either 1 . moving the existing gazebo to the location shown on your plans, or 2 . leaving the existing gazebo at its present location and adding an additional one , as shown on your submitted plans . The Community Appearance Board will take corrective action for the record at its next meeting on September 29 , 1994 at 9 : 30 a.m. You may wish to attend this meeting . I sincerely hope this will address all parties concerns and questions. The Community Appearance Board is made up of local residents who volunteer their time and efforts to help beautify the community they live in, and are a valuable resource for our Town. They consistently do a wonderful job. Please accept our apologies for any confusion that may have transpired. Very truly yours , IL- Lee Leffi e1 ,Bu ding Official ;c: Vinnie Gordon, Chairperson Community Appearance Board LL; el "Tree City U.S.A." Town of Highland BeachMayor Arlin G.Varna B ,/ Vice Mayor.'.n` I Bill Paul 3 o: y. _ n Commu.ione,•, vl r•• +ae 3614 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD • HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 33487 Arthur G.Eygl John F Rand 111 ` David Augenetein IItFIOB\01'- 407.278.4548 \ \,,,,,,,..,� FAX 407.2653582 Town Manager. Palm Beach County Florida Mary Ann Marlen° June 20 , 1994 Mr. Kenneth A. Treadwell Lewis , Vegosen & Rosenbach , P.A. 500 So. Australian Avenue , 10th Floor West Palm Beach , Fl . 33401 Dear Mr. Treadwell : RE: TRAFALGAR OF HIGHLAND BEACH After reviewing your proposed drawings for tennis courts and gazebo, I am enclosing a copy of code Sec. 5 . Supplementary district regulations , which says the fence shall be 10 feet from property line in the front , with a hedge material at least 5 feet from the front property line. Your drawing reflects 10 . 3 on the north corner of front and 8 . 6 on south corner of front, which would have to be moved back. The side and rear of chain link fence shown as pro- posed, are within the codes , but do not show height; which can be 6 feet measured from lowest elevation. For the gazebo , one story , see enclosed code Sec . 13 . 12 Gazebo, the side setbacks need to be 12 feet, not shown on proposed drawing. I hope this information is helpful to you and your clients. I am enclosing a Community Appearance Board applications for your review. Please feel free to call with any further questions . S ncer , i e effirr we- Building • f ' ial encs . Code pages 1777 , 1778 , 1829 Community Appearance Board application LL; el 'Tree City U.S.A." NOTE: BUILDING PERMIT WI" BE ISSUED ONLY AFTER DRIVEWAY "ERNIT APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF TRAh__ORTATION (-DOT) IS PRESENTED it `_ TOWN OF HIGHLAND '.." — ) 3G14 so:. . : : , . TO\V` R "CSF 'HIGHLAND BEAC�Hc , =�r'c` Building Inspectio Depaatipentr}4. S iQ � / r „O 1 ,aTirte) APPLICATION FOR, C PERMIT Application No. Permit No. — Date Application is hereby made for the approval of the detailed statement of the plans and specifications herewith submitted for the building or other structure herein described. This application is made in compliance and conformity with the Zoning and Building Ordi- nances of the Town of Highland Beach Florida{ and all provisions of the Laws of the State of Florida all ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, and all rules and regulations o the Planning Board of the Town of Highland Beach sial be complied with, whether herein specified or not. A copy of the approved and specifications must be kept at buildai�ng during the progress of the work. Odle l d P/� S oce..h a ?IS—S-013 Owners Name and Address w e 4 e�t- d Me.� Phone _No. 'Plans Prepared By `L ! t—ce Address �J t/r //,efr 72 / \deneral Contractor ��`V`v Q la Addressc2YJt (__ ! r" �hDne No. 2- ����/ Occupational license A -/a7 7 Issued 0(-` Location and legal description of lot to be built on: 'Lot /01 lb-) Block Subdivision {{'‘ � y� • Street and Number where work is to be done &19..“27.---.9--- Cc e-``� tl"sJ/J t_l" .,.,.[L State work to be done and`eurpose,,((''ff uiii g (by floc )/0 r---Oto `l-" /,47/0 AL"s.1-i -_-- /u / f / 0.V t"-�`'1 V' is 1 M ""v‘ $ ( ev.a1„ j: ✓1PP l' /0 r C-(,_ and for no other purpose. No. of Stories 'NV Building Remodeling Addition Repairs _ To be constructs of o_Kind off undation Cgvering Estimated Total cost of Improvements $_>/ y Amount of Permit $ ,,.?-3., Zone Square ft. required Plan Square ft. Distance to next nearest building Size of Building Lot Maximum live load to be borne by each floor I hereby submit all the plans and specifications for said building. AU notices with reference to the building and its con- sir may be sent to 0)j f t+t//b D£urlfrcie' n - Tier undersigned applicant for this building permit does hereby certify that he understands and accepts his obligations as en employer of labor under the Florida Workmen's Compensation Act, being Section 5966. Compiled General Laws of Florida. Permanent Supplement, end has complied with the provisions thereof, and will require similar compliance from all contractors or sub contractors employed by him In the work to be performed under this permit; and will post or cause to be posted for in- spection on the site of the work such public notice or notices as are required by the A t. The undersigned agrees to employ only such subcontractors, on work to be performed under this permit, as hold a certificate u by the � Town of jI ��and B�'°fh. t\ Remarks .041t-----,--,--- • ` The above application, plans a• of the Town of Highland Beach, a• this day of _ Remarks J ..�. .. •�-v/�T'��^'. _s�+wwbwV`cell1R'• ', .4'+ .'.[�R+.�7Mc"Tf+�'4mTA-sw'w�V�.mT.+e. ..plc. i .�—+ ^ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH t PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA 00 908. : . FaILDEMIIIIR PERMIT FENCE Date 2-2-81 owner Waletha Development Corp. T21FALGA2 WEvt Adar.•• 2916 So. Ocean Blvd. , Lot 109WBlock Sectionfit any) Subdivision Address SAME purponoeigiC Fence Paddle Tennis Court New Bldg XXX__ Addition _ Repairs • Remodel Gen. Contractor Century Bance Co. Coat of improvements $2430. 00 Fee `$25 . 30 CReceived from Century Fence Co. Total Permit Fee of$ 25. 00 • Check $ 25 . 00 �,aI; Gash i Signed - . . /' 10-6.:42i::A ,417".g. N. ARTICLE 6: ZONING DISTRICTS Sec. 6.6.SYPPI(mrnrpry Rayulpnpns (a) Qateoosts and attached light fixturt3. Gateposts and light fixtures in the front yard not exceeding three (3J feet in any horizontal dimension may be erected or constructed in connection with the erection of a wall or fence, said gateposts art not to exceed a maximum height of two (2) feet above the maximum fence height permitted for the wall or fence immediately contiguous to such gateposts. d. Commercial and planned development restrictions. When fences or walls are located along side intenor or street side property linea. the fence or wall shall be located along the intenor side of the required landscape buffer strip. (1) Tennis co rts. Tennis courts enclosed by fences exceeding six (6) feet in height shall be permitted, provided they shall be constructed of material allowing for fifty (50) percent light and fifty (50) percent air circulation, shall not be roofed, and shall be subject to the following minimum setbacks: Yurd Minimum Setback Front yard 25 feet Side yard. interior 7.5 feet Side yard. atrect 15 feet Rear yard 7.5 feet (2) Golf courses. Fences of up to eight(8) feet in height shall be permitted within required setbacks of residential districts for golf courses. e. Commercial restrictions. Where fences, walls, or hedges are required, they shall have a minimum height of six (6) feet. f. Dangerous materials. Walls, fences or similar structures erected in any residential district shall not contain any substance such as broken glass, spikes, nails, barbed wire. or similar materials designed to inflict pain or injury to any person or animal. Barbed wire fences surrounding commercial radio towers shall be allowed in all districts. 3. Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise in all commercial, industrial and nonresidential districts shall be subject to the following standards, unless the use is specifically regulated in another district or section. a. Outdoor storage of merchandise shall be permitted only when incidental to the use located on the premises. h. The storage area shall not he located in any of the required setbacks or yards. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE PALM BEAC7! COUNTY. FLORIDA SUPPLEMENT I • EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY l& 1994 6490