1989.01.26_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH , FLORIDA
n COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Thursday, January 26 , 1989 9 : 30 A.M.
Co-Chairman Guy Galizia called the Regular Meeting of the Community
Appearance Board of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida , to order at
9 : 30 A.M. in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall .
Deputy Town Clerk , Redawna Bavender , called the roll . Present were Co-
Chairmen Guy Galizia and Frank Savino , Regular Members Louise Johnson ,
Reginald Towner and John Littlejohn and Alternate Member Merton Rubin .
Also present was Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano and members of the
general public .
A MOTION was made by Mr . Towner/Mr . Littlejohn to approve the minutes
of December 22 , 1988 Regular Meeting as submitted . All voted AYE.
A MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Towner to approve the minutes of
the Special Meeting of December 30 , 1988. All voted AYE.
Mr . Galizia announced that the Town Commission reappointed Mr . Merton
Rubin as an Alternate Member for a term of one year .
NEW BUSINESS :
PRELIMINARY/FINAL REVIEW OF DUPLEX AT TOWN LOT 11, BLOCK 1 , 1125 BEL-
AIR DRIVE, HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUBMITTED BY GARY GORDON.
Mr . Gordon , Mr . T. Ray Patterson , project architect , and Mr . Rodney
Crice, landscape architect , were present .
Mr . Patterson noted the Planning Board has reviewed the site plan and
gave their approval . Mr . Patterson further noted this is a two-unit
structure . Mr . Gordon will be residing in unit "A" and will rent or
sell unit "B" .
The landscape plan was discussed by noting the existing Royal Palm
Tree that will remain on the property. Mr . Gordon also noted there is
an existing hedge on the property line that will remain in place . All
other landscape will be Xeriscape Landscaping .
Upon questioning , Mr . Crice noted jasmine and hibiscus will be planted
for ground cover in the front . Mr . Gordon noted he would like to plant
impatiens in front of the seagrapes to add more color .
Mr . Savino suggested adding 3 Norohnia trees along A-1-A to conform to
what is being planted in Town . Mr . Crice noted such addition on the
rip plans.
After continued discussion , Mrs . Johnson/Mr . Towner made a MOTION to
approve the landscape plan for project number 88-199 , Lot 11 , Block 1 ,
Bel-Lido , 1125 Bel-Air Drive , Highland Beach, Florida . A roll call
voted resulted as follows :
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Mr . Littlejohn AYE
Mr . Towner AYE
Mrs . Johnson AYE
Mr . Savino AYE
Mr . Galizia AYE
The MOTION carried unanimously.
FINAL REVIEW OF TEMPORARY SIGN AT TOWN LOT 102 WEST, 3200 SOUTH OCEAN
BLVD, HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUBMITTED BY CONCORDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.
Mr . Philip Colman and Mr . Mike Everett were present representing
Concordia Investments , Inc .
Mr . Everett stated they will have one sign , with lettering on both
sides, facing north and south. The color of the sign is to be the same
peach color as approved for the sales trailer . The dimension of the
sign is to be 4 ' x 4 ' . Mr . Everett noted that in order to ensure an
unobstructed view for cars exiting the lot, the sign will be 8 ' in
height.
After discussion, a MOTION was made by Mr . Towner/Mr . Littlejohn to
approve the temporary sign at Town Lot 102 West, 3200 South Ocean Blvd ,
plans dated 1/11/89. A roll call voted resulted as follows :
Mr . Towner AYE
Mr . Littlejohn AYE
Mr . Savino AYE
Mrs . Johnson AYE
Mr . Galizia AYE
The MOTION carried unanimously.
Mr . Colman questioned the Board Members as to why they did not respond
to his letter regarding the award the Villa Nova received recently.
Mr . Galizia stated they discussed this matter at their last meeting
and planned to discuss it further at today' s meeting .
Mr . Colman further noted there is a Town sign that is in need of repair
along the bike path. It is a "Caution - Pedestrian Bike Path" sign
that is located on the west side of the road at the north end of Town .
Mrs. Mariano stated it was the first she had heard of such a problem
but would look into the situation .
DISCUSSION RE LANDSCAPE AWARD PROGRAM:
Mr . Galizia questioned the members as to their feelings on giving an
award program similar to the one Delray Beach presents. Mr . Savino
n stated he felt Highland Beach was too small to consider this type of
program. After discussion the members decided to continue this
discussion at the next meeting .
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Mrs . Johnson noted the Xeriscape in front of Town Hall is looking
sparse . Mrs . Mariano stated that the area in the middle is where the
Christmas tree stood and is presently getting special attention . If it
does not look better in the next few weeks it will be replaced .
DISCUSSION RE SINGLE FAMILY XERISCAPE FORM:
Mr . Towner and Mr . Galizia presented a draft Single Family Xeriscape
application form, both of which were discussed . Mr . Towner stated he
will combine both drafts and have them distributed in the next few
days .
Mayor Stewart entered the meeting at this point and announced that
Highland Beach has been named Tree City USA. She congratulated the
Community Appearance Board Members on their many hours of work and
efforts involved in achieving this award .
Continuing with the agenda , Mr . Galizia questioned the status of the
satellite dish at 3621 South Ocean Blvd (Wynne Residence) . Town
Manager Mariano stated Mr . Wynne has received a Notice of Violation
from the Code Enforcement Officer and has advised the Town he will
either properly conceal the dish or remove it to come into compliance .
Mr . Galizia questioned Town Lots 110/111 West , (DiRenzo Property)
regarding the amended site plan and why it did not come before the CAB
for review. Mrs . Mariano stated the first site plan was granted two
weeks prior to the adoption of the Xeriscape Ordinance and the amended
site plan was regarding the pool only. The Town Commission had
previously granted a Unity of Title to Mr . DiRenzo .
Upon questioning regarding vegetation removal , from Lots 69-70 East, it
was noted that the property in question is in active litigation and
such tree removal was permitted subsequent to discussions between the
Town Manager , Building Official , Town Attorney and Mayor . It was
further noted that the root system of the trees were left to provide
stability to the dune and that no sea oats were removed from the site .
GREENING COMMITTEE REPORT:
Mr . Savino advised that he and Mr . Galizia have found areas to plant
Royal Palm Trees in Town and advised the members of the cost . Mrs .
Mariano noted the Greening Committee has approximately $8 , 000 in their
budget.
Mr . Galizia advised there will be a tree pruning demonstration on
Saturday, January 28 , 1989 at the Boca Raton City Hall beginning at
9: 00 A.M. The Town Manager noted that a notice had been placed on
cable television as well as individival notices sent to all condo
managers urging their attendance .
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Mr . Galizia announced the next meeting is scheduled for February 23 ,
1989 at 9 : 30 A.M. with the agenda closing at noon on February 8, 1989 .
The inspector for the month of February will be Frank Savino .
The MOTION to adjourn was made by Mrs . Johnson/Mr .� Towner at 11 : 05 A.M.
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