1988.07.28_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Thursday, July 28 , 1988 9: 30 A.M.
Chairman Helene Harris 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 .
Recording Secretary, Redawna Bavender , called the roll . Present were :
Chairman Helene Harris, Vice Chairman Guy Galizia, Frank Savino,
Reginald Towner , Martha J. Dempsey, acting in the capacity of a regular
member , and Alternate Member Merton Rubin. Regular Member Louise
Johnson was absent .
MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Galizia to approve the Minutes of
June 30, 1988 Regular Meeting as corrected . All members voted AYE.
NEW BUSINESS :
A Preliminary/Final Landscape Plan for the Boca Highland Center , Inc .
was reviewed. Mr . Kres Mittelich was representing Boca Highland.
The minor changes to the guard house and tennis center were discussed.
The width of the guard house will be increased by five feet and will
stay within the existing confinement of the curb. Other minor changes
to the facade were discussed , as well as additions to the tennis
center .
MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Towner to approve the guard house and
tennis center addition plan, dated 6/27/88, project number 88D33, Boca
Highland at the south entranceway of the complex , 4720 S. Ocean Blvd.
Martha Dempsey "AYE"
Reginald Towner "AYE"
Frank Savino "AYE"
Guy Galizia "AYE"
Helene Harris "AYE"
The MOTION carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Final Site Plan Review of renovations of the existing building at
4301 S. Ocean Blvd (Oceancrest - Lot 30) was discussed. Mr . Ted
Bessette (Project Architect) was in attendance, representing
Oceancrest.
The members of the Community Appearance Board felt it would have been
more productive to discuss the landscape with Mr . Bernard Turner , the
�. - landscape architect, but he was not in attendance.
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Chairman Harris questioned Mr . Bessette as to what type of sod will be
used. Mr . Bessette replied he did not know but it would be in
conformance with the Xeriscape Ordinance .
It was noted that the Planning Board had already given its approval for
the plans.
MOTION was made by Mr. Savino/Mr . Galizia to approve the Oceancrest
landscape plan, dated 6/11/88, on the basis that remodeling is done on
the building that is now on the site and a grass type is not specified
in the plan and it must conform to the current Xeriscape Ordinance.
Martha Dempsey "AYE"
Reginald Towner "AYE"
Guy Galizia "AYE"
Frank Savino "AYE"
Helene Harris "AYE"
The MOTION carried unanimously.
The facade portion of the plan was then discussed where it was noted
that the color and general look of the current exterior will be
modified . Three balconies with patios beneath will also be added .
CC �� After discussion , MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Towner to approve
the facade for the current structure only, as shown on the plans, dated
12/30/87, Exterior A-2, 4301 South Ocean Blvd , Oceancrest.
Martha Dempsey "AYE"
Reginald Towner "AYE"
Frank Savino "AYE"
Guy Galizia "AYE"
Helene Harris "AYE"
The MOTION carried unanimously.
Chairman Harris stated she will be sending a memorandum to the Town
Commission with copies to the Building Department and the Planning
Board , noting the CAB's concern for the overall soundness of the
Oceancrest building.
Chairman Harris welcomed Mr . Reginald Towner to his first Community
Appearance Board meeting as a Regular Member .
Chairman Harris questioned Mr . Galizia on the status of Highlands
Place. He stated he inspected the property approximately 10 days ago ,
and at that time, no action has been taken . He will , however , inspect
A the property again this week and will note any findings shortly
f r thereafter .
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The Christmas decorations for the Town were discussed and it was the
CONSENSUS of the board to leave the selection of decorations to the
employees of the Town. Chairman Harris stated she will be sending a
memorandum to the Mayor regarding this issue .
Chairman Harris will be sending a memorandum to the Building Department
requesting that a landscape architect be present at all on-site
inspections and meetings. If a representative is not present, plans
will not be reviewed.
The inspector for the month of August will be Chairman Harris.
The next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board will be held
on Thursday, August 25, 1988 with the agenda closing at noon on
Wednesday, August 10 , 1988.
MOTION to adjourn this meeting was made by Mr . Savino/Mr . Galizia at
10: 40 A.M. All members voted AYE.
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