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1988.12.22_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES Thursday, December 22, 1988 9: 30 A.M. Vice 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 Vice Chairman Galizia , Frank Savino, Louise Johnson , Reginald Towner , John Littlejohn and Alternate Member Merton Rubin . A MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mrs. Johnson to approve the minutes of the October 27 , 1988 Regular Meeting as submitted . All members voted AYE. Mr . Galizia welcomed Mr . John Littlejohn to his first meeting of the Community Appearance Board as a regular member and noted that Helene Harris had recently been appointed to the Planning Board . NEW BUSINESS: FINAL REVIEW OF SALES TRAILER AT TOWN LOT 102 WEST (VACANT LOT) ITCO PROPERTIES, HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUBMITTED BY CONCORDIA INVESTMENTS, INC. Mr . Philip Colman and Mr . Mike Everett were present representing Concordia Investments . It was noted this vacant lot is north of the lot where Villa Mare will be built . A copy of the lease was available for the members to review and will be attached to the plans being kept in the Building Depart- ment . Mr . Colman stated the lease is signed with ITCO Properties, who is the owner of the vacant lot . Upon questioning , Mr . Colman stated the lease is for 2 years - February 1989 to December 31 , 1990 - with an option to renew under the same terms and conditions , after the expiration date . Mr . Everett stated the dimensions of the sales trailer are to be 66 ' in length (running east and west) and 24 ' wide . It will be 10 ' in height and the same approved peach color of Villa Mare . Mr . Savino requested that a notation be made on the plans stating the three (3 ) existing gumbo limbo trees will be protected by Concordia Investments. Mr . Everett made such a notation on the plans. A MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Towner to approve the sales office trailer on Lot #102 West , dated 11/23/88. It was noted on the plans that the three (3 ) existing gumbo limbo trees will be protected by Concordia Investments , Inc . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes December 22 , 1988 Page 2 of 3 A roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr . Littlejohn Aye Mr . Towner Aye Mrs. Johnson Aye Mr . Savino Aye Mr . Galizia Aye The MOTION carried unanimously. Mr . Galizia stated he received a request from Mr . Ed Fanning , of Boca Highland , on December 13 , 1988 seeking approval to change the facade of the guardhouse by using cedar instead of pine . Mr . Galizia and Mr . Savino spoke with Mr . Ed Hardy, Building Official , regarding this matter and it was his opinion the cedar would enhance the facade of the building . Mr . Galizia further noted the cedar can be stained , where the pine would have to be painted . Mr . Galizia and Mr . Savino approved the change and informed the Building Department . Mr . Galizia questioned the status of the 18 ' satellite dish to be installed at 3621 South Ocean Blvd . The CAB had previously approved the satellite dish subject to a landscape inspection to ensure the dish was screened from A-1-A. Election of Officers : After discussion , a MOTION was made by Mr . Towner to elect Mr . Savino and Mr . Galizia to act as co-chairmen of the Community Appearance Board , subject to any legal authorization needed to fill the position in such a manner . Mr . Littlejohn seconded the MOTION. A roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr . Towner Aye Mr . Littlejohn Aye Mr . Savino Aye Mrs. Johnson Aye Mr . Galizia Aye The MOTION carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: Greening Committee Report : Mr . Savino related to the Community Appearance Board that regarding the memory plaque for Mr . Julian Frankel , the plaque was moved to the Boca Highland area, but was found cracked and a new plaque has been ordered . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes ("14 December 22, 1988 Page 3 of 3 In discussing the pruning of trees, specifically in the 4-plex area , Mr . Galizia noted the Building Department has recently sent out letters to the property owners asking them to take proper care of the trees by pruning , fertilizing , etc . Mr . Galizia brought up the suggestion of sending a letter of commendation to Villa Nova for the beautiful landscaping job they did. Mr . Towner stated that Delray Beach conducts a similar recognition program whereby an ad hoc committee presents a yearly award for landscaping . Mr . Towner volunteered to obtain additional information from the Delray Beach Town Clerk ' s office . After discussion , the members agreed to give this idea some thought and it will be placed on next month' s agenda for further discussion . Mr . Galizia also noted the Building Department has requested that the Community Appearance Board make up a form that single family owners would use for Xeriscape Landscaping approval . The Deputy Town Clerk will make copies of the form used now and distribute to all of the members. This topic will be discussed at the next meeting . Mr . Galizia noted the next meeting of the Community Appearance Board will be held on January 26 , 1989, with the agenda closing at noon on January 11, 1989. The inspector for the month of January is Louise Johnson . A MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mrs. Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 10: 30 A.M. APPROVE: w JJZrman rank S'avino , Chairman (---- -(---z-f-..., i y '" • 5 6-).‘ Louise Joh " _ 'n I • i' a • Towner 41, • ATTEST- (2PBa �U'Pi/vtx ) r /�/�, / Date : � �9 /john Littl john / rb fl