1990.08.30_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Thursday, August 30, 1990 9: 30 A.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was called to
order in Commission Chambers at 9: 30 A.M. by Co-Chairman Guy Galizia .
Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll . Present were Mr .
Galizia, Co-Chairman Frank Savino , Regular Members John W. Littlejohn
and Paul Heetmann and Alternate Member Yvonne Marie Petritz. Regular
Member Doris Perrone was absent. Mr . Galizia announced that in Ms.
Perrone' s absence, Ms. Petritz would sit as a Regular Member .
Also present were Building Official Harry Heithaus and members of the
general public .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr . Galizia advised the agenda would be amended to include approval of
the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 28, 1990. After a brief
discussion, the minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Special Meeting ,
both June 28, were moved to be approved by Mr . Savino/Mr . Littlejohn .
The MOTION carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Amended Site Plan Review for Landscape Only. 1070 Bel Lido o Drive, Block
4, Lot 1, Bel Lido . Submitted by Garrett/Owner .
Rodney Crise, representative from Thornbrough Associates (landscape
architects) and the owner , Eugene Garrett, joined the members to dis-
cuss amendments. Mr . Crise stated that there were some species
changes, as well as the addition of a dwarf date palm, which was not
shown on the plans, and some hedging material . Mr . Garrett explained
that, based on complaints from neighbors regarding droppings in their
pool , some Australian Pines had also been removed . Other changes had
been made to accommodate a better view.
Noting that the changes as presented had been inspected a MOTION was
made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Littlejohn as follows :
That the Board approve amended landscape plans, dated
dated 2/22/90, sheet 1 of 2 (Thornbrough Associates) ,
for property at 1070 Bel Lido Drive, Block 4, Lot 1,
submitted by Garrett/Owner .
Roll call resulted in unanimous favorable vote .
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Mr . Savino also advised that today' s proceedings would suffice for a
recommendation of Certificate of Occupancy, which was noted by the
Building Inspector .
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The members chose to review the following applications at the same time
rather than as separate items :
Permanent Signs : 3210 S. Ocean Blvd. , Lot 101W (Villa Costa) ; 3211 S.
Ocean Blvd. , Lot 101E (Villa Mare) . Submitted by Concordia Invest-
ments, Inc .
Before hearing from the applicant, Mr . Savino stated that upon prelimi-
nary review of plans it was evident that they were not in compliance
with Code as regards their size. Concordia representative Michael
Evert addressed the members, stating he was of the opinion that the
signs were within Code size since the illuminated faces did meet
criteria . However , Mr . Savino explained that the Code called for a
maximum of 10 square feet overall . Discussion ensued during which Mr .
Evert made reference to other buildings in Town whose signs, he felt,
exceeded Code. Mr . Savino replied that perhaps these approvals had
gone through before the current Code, but at this time the members must
deal with the sign ordinance as it is written .
The Board found no objections to the design of the signs, which Mr .
Evert said would employ white opaque letters, back-lit and double-
faced , and wrapped with the same marble as used in the lobbies. Bases '
will be black granite, also used in the lobbies.
After further discussion , Mr . Evert agreed that, using the designs as
presented , the signs would be reduced overall to equal the maximum al-
lowed 10 square feet . He also agreed that entrance and service signs
would not exceed Code limitation of 3 square feet, excluding base/peda-
1 stal , and initialled the plans accordingly.
A MOTION by Mr . Savino/Mr . Littlejohn was then made as follows :
That the Board approve permanent signs for Villa Costa at
3210 S. Ocean Blvd. , Lot 101W, and Villa Mare at 3211 S.
Ocean Blvd. , Lot 101E, as submitted by Concordia Invest-
ments, with the stipulation that both signs will comply
with the 10 square feet maximum size as required by Town Code.
A roll call resulted in unanimous favorable vote .
Amended Site Plan Review, 2355 S. Ocean Blvd. , Lot 137E. Submitted by
Ince and Hertel for Lahage/Owner .
Mr . Ince and Bernard Turner of Mangus Nurseries explained to the mem-
bers that initially the north boundary of the property was marked by a
an Australian Pine hedge, which had been removed and a wall built . To
shield the wall , buttonwood and sabal and coconut palms, with the palms
being approximately 10 ' high, were planted .
The other change to the plans had to do with the windows facing the
east side. Those shown on the original plans had been replaced to
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provide a better view. Mr . Heithaus advised that it was necessary for
for the members to review this change since the outward appearance of
the structure would be affected.
After some discussion, a MOTION by Mr . Savino/Ms. Petritz was made as
follows :
The Board approves amended plans for property at 2355
S. Ocean Blvd . , Lot 137E, Job 890517-B, sheets 1 through
3 (landscaping) and sheets 1 through 12 (structural) , as
submitted by Ince and Hertel for Lahage/Owner .
A roll call resulted in unanimous favorable vote.
For the Board ' s information and the Town' s records, Mr . Turner pre-
sented landscape plans that have been submitted to the county' s
Environmental Management Department for work to be done beyond the
CCCL. These plans have not yet been approved , he said; however ,
necessary permits from the DNR have been received.
Final Review for Fence for property at 4326 Tranquility Dr . , Block 3,
Lot 8, Bel Lido . Submitted by A & A Fences for Samuels/Owner) .
Owner Jeff Samuels appeared on his own behalf, giving the members rea-
sons for combining wood shadowbox fencing with chain link. That por-
tion of the fence to be chain link was included to maintain a water
view, he said. In reply to Ms. Petritz' questions, Mr . Samuels said
that rather than employ only a living hedge for view purposes, it was
necessary for him to keep his pet confined to the property. He added
that he would also plant a hedge in conjunction with the chain link and
had checked with his neighbor , who said this was satisfactory.
After some further discussion, a MOTION by Mr . Savino/Mr . Littlejohn
was made as follows :
The Board approves a shadowbox fence and a chain link
fence for property at 4326 Tranquility Dr . , Block 3,
Lot 8 , Bel Lido, submitted by A & A Fences , Inc . as
shown on copy of platbook 35, page 37, for Samuels/Owner .
A living hedge shall be included with the chain link portion
of the fence.
A roll call vote met with unanimous approval .
Final Review for New Permanent Sign for Clarendon, 3407 S. Ocean Blvd. ,
Lots 92-94E. Submitted by Clarendon Condominium Association .
August Wunche of SignGraphics of Florida East presented the plans to
the members, stating that the new permanent sign would be all aluminum,
Sbronze in color , and constructed with internal fluorescent fixtures .
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He added that the lettering would be smoked plexiglas backed with
white. As presented on the plans, the members found the size of the
sign to be in compliance with Code.
After some further discussion, a MOTION by Mr . Littlejohn/Mr . Heetmann
met with unanimous roll call vote.
The Board approves the plans for a permanent sign for the
Clarendon Condominium at 3407 S. Ocean Blvd. , Lots 92-94E,
as presented by SignGraphics of Florida East, dated 7/31/90.
Recommendation for Certificate of Occupancy. 4408 Intracoastal Dr . , Lot
11, Block 4, Bel Lido . Salimbene/Owner .
Mr . Savino advised the members that when he and Mr . Galizia had made
inspection of this property, the landscaping was in compliance with
plans except for three (3 ) gieger trees which had died. In this re-
gard , he continued, Paragon Construction had posted a $500. 00 bond with
the Building Department for the replacement of said trees. Mr . Savino
further stated that since the bond had been posted , a recommendation
for Certificate of Occupancy would be made.
OTHER BUSINESS:
414 In response to a memorandum from the Town Manager dated August 9, the
members discussed the possibility of having Community Appearance Board
meetings televised.
After some discussion, it was the CONSENSUS of the members that these
meetings not be televised . A memorandum to this effect will be trans-
mitted to the Town Commission, with a copy to the Town Manager .
GREENING COMMITTEE:
Mr . Savino advised that recently it was necessary to have some large
trees along AlA pruned which the Maintenance Department could not take
care of because of the trees' size. In regard to the pruning of trees
that the Maintenance Department has been able to attend to, Mr . Savino
made note that this department, particularly Ted Hanna , had done a
remarkable job. He further acknowledged the department' scooperation
with the Greening Committee.
A general discussion took place regarding the future goals of this com-
mittee, particularly as regards making residents aware of their work
through information contained in future newsletters and on Channel 12.
Mr . Galizia suggested that before the first of next year the committee
meet to discuss these ideas and also to better inform new members of
the nature and purpose of the Committee.
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Mr . Galizia then noted the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
September 27 at 9: 30 A.M. , with the agenda closing on Thursday,
September 13; Paul Heetmann will be Inspector for September .
Upon MOTION by Mr . Littlejohn/Mr . Savino , the meeting was adjourned at
10: 50 A.M.
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