1988.06.30_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
n COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
Thursday, June 30 , 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, Louise Johnson,
Frank Savino , and Martha Dempsey, acting as a Regular Member for this
meeting. Alternate Member Merton Rubin was absent .
MOTION was made by Mr . Galizia/Mrs . Johnson to approve the Minutes of
April 28, 1988 Regular Meeting subject to reading them at the next
Regular Meeting on July 28 , 1988 .
NEW BUSINESS :
The Preliminary/Final Landscape Plan for Mr . Barry Rubin was reviewed .
Mr . Rubin (Property Owner) , Mr . Richard Tindell (Landscape Architect)
and Mr . Joe DeMauro (Contractor) were present to represent the Rubin
residence.
This lot is presently on a vacant lot with a new residence to be built .
Planting to be used was discussed noting that there will be more exotic
plants rather than native plants for the Xeriscape Landscaping .
Seasonal flowers will also be used . Overall , the landscape will have a
very soft look . St . Augenstein sod will be used to conform with
surrounding neighbors. The sod has been eliminated in every place
practical .
A six foot masonry wall will be installed for privacy as well as to
baffle the noise from the air conditioning unit. Mr . Rubin stated an
agreement exists with the neighbor concerning the existing fence and
the 6 ' privacy wall , that being the existing fence will remain in
place .
MOTION was made by Mr . Savino/Mrs. Johnson to approve the landscape
plan on the Rubin residence sheet L-1 dated May 18, 1988 at address
4206 Intracoastal Drive , Lot 25, Block 4 , Bel Lido .
Martha Dempsey "Aye"
Louise Johnson "Aye"
Frank Savino "Aye"
Guy Galizia "Aye"
Helene Harris "Aye"
The MOTION carried unanimously.
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The Preliminary Landscape Plan for 4301 South Ocean Blvd , Oceancrest ,
Lot 30 was discussed . Mr . Glen Mednick (Attorney for the property
owner) , Mr . Ted Bessette (Project Architect) , and Mr . Bernard Turner
(Landscape Architect) were present. An itemized list of all plants
currently there and new plants being used was asked for by Chairman
Harris and will be provided by Mr . Turner .
This is a renovation of a multiple family residence. They will be
restoring the stucco on the exterior of the house as well as enhancing
the architectural landscape detail .
Members of the Board will perform an on-site inspection before next
months meeting . Mr . Turner will be accompanying the Board on this
inspection with a complete plant list that will be attached to the
plans.
MOTION was made by Mr . Galizia/Mr . Savino to approve the preliminary
landscape plans dated 12/30/87 (Job No . A-2 ) subject to final approval
with a complete plant list and subject to an on-site inspection . The
property is located at 4301 South Ocean Blvd , Highland Beach.
Martha Dempsey "Aye"
Louise Johnson "Aye"
?'1 Frank Savino "Aye"
Guy Galizia "Aye"
Helene Harris "Aye"
The MOTION carried unanimously.
Mr . Robert Selby, Mr . Reginald Towner , and Mr . John Littlejohn were
present and their talent bank applications were reviewed by the Board.
Chairman Harris noted there is one opening for a regular member . The
CAB will make a recommendation to the Town Commission and the Town
Commission will make the final decision . Chairman Harris thanked the
gentlemen for their interest in the Community Appearance Board .
OLD BUSINESS:
A discussion took place regarding the new Community Appearance Board
Criteria and how the staggered terms of the members will be
accomplished . Chairman Harris stated she would write a memorandum to
Town Manager regarding this matter .
Mr . Galizia updated the Board on Highlands Place stating that $9 , 000 of
the $10, 000 performance bond has been released as per the Town Manager .
It was decided that if the matter has not been completely satisfied
prior to the next CAB meeting , appropriate action will be taken . All
required work must be completed prior to August 15, 1988.
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The members of the Board agreed a memorandum should be sent to Mr .
Bruce Sutherland , Building Official , stating that all plant listings
and applications should state both the formal and common name of each
plant to be used . The Conmiunity Appearance Board will not consider any
plan for approval without this addition .
Chairman Harris read a memorandum from Mayor Stewart asking the CAB to
make recommendations for Christmas decorations. it was decided the CAB
will first find out what decorations the Town already owns then each
member will bring in ideas for decorations. It was also noted that
Hanukkah should be taken into consideration when planning ideas .
Mr . Savino gave the Greening Committee report stating that June was
suppose to be fertilization month, but was not sure if this had been
taken care of .
Chairman Harris questioned the members on their review of the Sign
Ordinance Spread Sheet she prepared for easy reference . This sheet
does not in any way change the context of the Ordinance .
The inspector for the month of July will be Mr . Savino .
The next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board will be held
on July 28, 1988 with the agenda closing on July 13, 1988.
MOTION to adjourn this meeting was made by Mr . Savino/Mrs . Dempsey at
10: 55 A.M. All members voted AYE.
ATTEST: (\ Q/ ,( € C\iA- c.�
He ene Harris , Chairman
Guy Galizia , Vice Chairman
E0se Johnson /
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Frank Savino
Martha J. empsey
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A )"R Merton Rubin