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1991.11.21_CAB_Minutes_Regular w•. 4 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH '^ COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES Thursday, November 21, 1991 9: 30 A.M. Chairman Guy Galizia called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 9: 30 A.M. Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll . Present were the Chairman and Members John W. Littlejohn , Paul Heetmann, Doris Perrone, Elvine Gordon, Frank Arenella and Yvonne Marie Young . Also present were Building Official Harry Heithaus and members of the general public . Upon MOTION by Mr . Littlejohn/Mr . Heetmann, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 31 were unanimously approved . NEW BUSINESS Preliminary Review for Amended Landscaping , Privacy Wall and Satellite Dish at 2359 S. Ocean Blvd . , Lot 136E. Submitted by Ince & Hertel for r. . H.Frank Lahage (Owner) . Peter Ince represented the owner and explained the wall would be built east to west from the south side of the property, at the allowable 6 ' height . He answered questions about the satellite dish, saying it would be concealed by plantings and not be visible from AlA. Building Official Heithaus said the plans were in conformance with Town Code and , should the members so decide, a final approval could be given at this time . He also noted a change in the parking area , which Mr . Ince said was done to accommodate guests and for which they were also seeking approval at this time . The members then reviewed the plans with Bernard Turner of Mangus Nurseries, who said the satellite dish would be screened by coconut palms; other plantings on the site were also discussed with the mem- bers at this time . Concluding review, the following MOTION was made by Mr . Littlejohn/ Mrs. Gordon: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO PLANS FOR AMENDED LANDSCAPING, PRIVACY WALL AND SATELLITE DISH AT 2359 S. OCEAN BLVD. , LOT 136E, SUBMITTED BY INCE AND HERTEL FOR LAHAGE (OWNER) ; JOB T90-0214, REVISED 11/11/91. /Moll call met with unanimous favorable vote. 4 Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting - Minutes November 21 , 1991 _ Page 2 of 5 Preliminary Review for North, South and West Walls at 2445 S. Ocean Blvd . , Lot 129E. Submitted by Ince & Hertel for Highland Beach Assoc . , (Owner) . Mr . Ince again represented the owner and described the project to the members . He said no walls exist at the present; those to be built would be the required 6 ' maximum height; that portion facing AlA would be built in a "jogged" effect rather than straight because the lot was extremely large and this approach would be more aesthetically pleasing . Mr . Ince advised this property had recently been purchased from Harcourt Sylvester and the new owner planned to build two (2) estate- type homes on the property; therefore, two (2) driveways would be utilized at the center of the jogged wall . Mr . Galizia questioned the removal of an existing ficus hedge in order to accommodate the jogged wall and substantial discussion ensued re- garding the kind of landscaping planned . Mr . Turner of Mangus ex- plained the planned landscaping for the front of the wall and also ad- vised that existing specimen trees would be relocated , since their existing locations had created crowded , unhealthy conditions due to years of growth. Besides the relocation project, he noted that other plantings would be added . Joining this discussion , Owner Frank Lahage told the members that he was in favor of conservation and had learned much from Mr . Turner ; he asked the members to consider the vast landscaping improvements planned for the project, suggestirgthat perhaps the existing ficus hedge might also be relocated . Building Official Heithaus advised the plans conformed to Code . Gerald Marcy, a resident whose property is directly north of Lot 129E, asked to be heard . He was not in favor of the west wall as proposed , saying its length (250 ' ) would give the impression of a sub-division . He asked if two different types of walls could be considered , at which time Mr . Ince replied that this would not appear to be in order , giving the example of what effect it would create should the owner ultimately decide to build only one home on the site . He added that the 250 ' ex- panse was one of the reasons the jogged effect , which would visually soften the wall , had been chosen . Ed Brandt, whose residence is 2395 S. Ocean Blvd . , also spoke against the west , "jogged" wall and said he spoke on behalf of some other neighbors as well . Discussion continued at length, concluding with review of the plans with Mr . Mangus . The Building Official noted that today' s review re- lated to the wall only and that when plans for actual residences came n before the Board , the members could then rule on landscaping . He added final approval could be given a this time if the members so chose . 1 Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting - Minutes November 21, 1991 Page 3 of 5 In conclusion , Mr . Arenella/Mr . Heetmann made the following MOTION: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL FOR NORTH, SOUTH AND WEST WALLS ONLY AT 2445 S . OCEAN BLVD. , LOT 129E. SUBMITTED BY INCE & HERTEL FOR HIGHLAND BEACH ASSOC. , INC. (OWNER) ; PLANS BY JOHN D. CONWAY, ARCHITECT, INC. , DATED 10/18/91, SHEET 1 OF 1. Roll call met with unanimous favorable vote. Preliminary Review for Glass Enclosures on Two (2) Exterior Stairwells at 3115 S . Ocean Blvd . , Ocean Terrace North Condominium. Submitted by Mr . Van Alderwerelt, Vice President of the Ocean Terrace North Condo- minium Association. Mr . Van Alderwerelt represented the project and explained that ex- posure to salt air had necessitated extensive repair to these areas. He said approval for the enclosures, which would be of tempered glass with aluminum extrusions , was being sought so the Association would not have to stand the expense of these repairs again . He added that the Fire Marshall , as well as the Building Department found nothing wrong /'1 with the plans . Mr . Heithaus concurred , adding that final approval could be given today if the members so chose . The members reviewed the plans and were also presented pictures of the damage caused to the areas. It was ascertained that no railings would be replaced , rather 42 '' retaining bars would be put in place per the Fire Marshall . In conclusion , Mr . Littlejohn/Mrs. Young made the fol- lowing MOTION: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO PLANS FOR GLASS ENCLOSURES ON TWO (2) EXTERIOR STAIRWELLS AT 3115 S. OCEAN BLVD. , OCEAN TERRACE NORTH CONDOMINIUM, SUBMITTED BY MR. VAN ALDERWERELT, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE OCEAN TERRACE NORTH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; PREPARED BY TONG LE, P. E. , INC. , DATED 10/16/91. Roll call met with unanimous favorable vote . Preliminary Review for Second Floor Addition to Single Family Residence and Demolition as required , at 3813 S. Ocean Blvd . , Lot 60A. Submitted by Robert Kennedy for Ann Kennedy (Owner) . Bill Hendry represented Robert Kennedy and explained the project was a simple addition to the existing residence; there was no change in EM footprint; and no change to landscaping . He said the addition would be over an existing garage, with barrel tile roofing being the same as now exists on the rest of the roof . . f Community Appearance Board rTh Regular Meeting - Minutes November 21, 1991 Page 4 of S The Building Official advised the plans met all Code requirements and could be given final approval if the members saw fit. After some further deliberation , Mrs . Gordon/Mrs . Perrone made the fol- lowing MOTION: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO PLANS FOR A SECOND FLOOR ADDITION, AND DEMOLITION AS RE- QUIRED, TO THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3818 S. OCEAN BLVD. , LOT 60A, SUBMITTED BY ROBERT KENNEDY FOR ANN KENNEDY (OWNER) ; JOSE A. OBESO, ARCHITECT (CLAS DESIGN) , DATED 10/24/91, SHEETS SHEETS 2 THROUGH 5. Roll call met with unanimous favorable vote . Preliminary Review for Conversion of Garage to Playroom at 1133 Boca Cove Lane, Lot 15S (Enclaves of Boca Cove) . Submitted by Lisa and Jeffrey Miller (Owners) . George Sparling of Great Southern Construction represented the owners and answered questions regarding ceiling height and parking arrange- r' ments . Building Official Heithaus advised that the Millers had gotten approval from their Association for the conversion and parking , a copy of which was attached to the plans. He also advised final approval could be given should the members so choose . After discussion and review, Mrs . Young/Mrs . Perrone made the following MOTION: THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO PLANS FOR CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO PLAYROOM AT 1133 BOCA COVE LANE (ENCLAVES OF BOCA COVE) , SUBMITTED BY LISA AND JEFFREY MILLER (OWNERS) ; ORDER 14664, DATED 6/10/88 AND SHEETS 1, 2 AND 3 PREPARED BY JAMES E. GILGENBACH, ARCHI- TECT, DATED 10/31/91. Roll call vote met with unanimous favorable vote . ELECTIONS Chairman Galizia announced elections were in order for both the Com- munity Appearance Board and Greening Committee . Upon MOTION by Mr. Littlejohn/Mrs. Young , Mr . Galizia was nominated as Chairman of the Community Appearance Board . There were no other nomi- n nations forthcoming and the vote for Mr . Galizia was unanimous. He thanked the members and accepted the Chairmanship for the coming year . Community Appearance Board RBgufar Meeting - Minutes November 21, 1991 Page 5 of 5 f Upon MOTION by Mr . Arenella/Mr . Littlejohn, Elvine Gordon was nominated for Vice Chairman . There were no other nominations forthcoming and the vote for Mrs . Gordon was unanimous. She thanked the members and ac- cepted the Vice Chairmanship for the coming year . The members discussed the openings for Greening Committee officers at length. In conclusion , Yvonne Marie Young offered to serve as Chair- man of the Committee, as well as retain the Secretary' s slot, with the proviso that the other members would serve on an individual basis in a Vice Chairman-type position when called upon . There was no objection from the members. GREENING COMMITTEE: The members discussed progress made regarding updating of their survey on Town-owned trees. They agreed to try to have it completed by their next meeting . Problem areas on certain properties was also discussed. Before adjournment, the members agreed to set the next meeting date for Thursday, December 19, with the agenda closing on December 5. Mr . Heetmann was named as Inspector for December . There being no further business to come before the Board , and upon MOTION by Mr . Littlejohn/Mr . Arenella, the meeting was properly ad- journed at 11 : 15 A.M. dmt APPROVE: /1r/ GuyOJ. GIlizi Chairman h. :i H u L— Alvine Gordon , Vice Chairman J7 . John W. Littlejohn Paul Heetm/11 �en - 4 ig .5E,v7 — Doris Perrone 7 fit'` ` _ , or-a-- / . •ne Marie Young , • are AL-it rank Are • - 11a )1 ATTEST: 444-4 / DATE: / .z7 /i / / /