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1988.03.31_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA fel COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES March 31, 1988 9: 30 A.M. Chairman Harris called the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 9: 30 A.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall . The Recording Secretary called the roll . Present were Chairman Harris, Vice Chairman Galizia, Regular Members L. Johnson, F. Savino, Alternate Member M. Dempsey who acted in the capacity of a Regular Member , and Alternate M. Rubin. MOTION was made by MR. SAVINO/VICE CHAIRMAN GALIZIA to approve the Minutes of the February 25, 1988, Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board as submitted. All members were in favor of the MOTION. OLD BUSINESS Members reviewed an application submitted by Dr . Albert G. Biehl for a chain link fence to be installed at his residence at 1116 Highland Beach Drive (Lot 10, Block 2, Bel Lido Sub-Division) . SDr . Biehl explained the galvanized chain link fence was being installed to keep his dog on the property. The 4 ' high fence which will extend out to the seawall , will be screened from view by the existing Ficus Hedge. The fence will be erected close enough to the hedge so as to grow through the fence and eventually screen it from view completely. Upon questioning , Dr . Biehl stated the galvanized fence will only rust if it is scratched and it is his goal to conceal the fence completely. Dr . Biehl discussed this installation with both neighbors and neither had any objections. Mr . Savino stated he had no objection to the fence as long as it will be erected inside (and will be concealed by) the hedge. Further , Mr . Savino noted that only the front gate will be visible. When the Members suggested the fence be vinyl coated, Dr . Biehl said he can not see where the fence will rust before 10 to 12 years and once it starts to rust, it will be replaced as Dr . Biehl spent much money on the landscaping and he does not want an eyesore on his property. MOTION was made by F. SAVINO/L. JOHNSON to approve the plan dated 6/23/86 (Job #R-2838, Sheet L-1) for 4 ' chain link fence on the inside of the hedge . The Ficus Hedge will screen the link fence so that the link fence will not be seen from the outside. The Property is located at 1116 Highland Beach Drive. S COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes March 31, 1988 Page 2 of 4 A roll call vote resulted as follows : Mrs. Harris 'aye' Mr . Galizia ' aye' Mrs. Johnson ' aye' Mr . Savino 'aye' Mrs. Dempsey 'aye' Members reviewed and discussed Ordinance No . 550, which was adopted by the Town Commission in June of 1987. It was noted there are some ambiguities in that Ordinance. The Members stated the size of the sign needs clarification as does the illumination of a permanent sign. The Community Appearance Board Members also noted that an electrical permit would be required for any sign that is illuminated. Mr . Savino noted that the sign approved for the Edgewater Townhouse, which was an address sign, did not exceed the size of 3 square feet and therefore required no permit from the Building Department. Following much discussion of Ordinance No . 550, Chairman Harris volunteered to put the Ordinance on a spread sheet; and, Chairman Harris requested the Members do the same on their own so that the two copies of said Ordinance can then be compared and any errors will then be picked up. The Members will then recommend to the Town Commission that they want the Ordinance changed in order to make it easier to read and understand. Members agreed this matter should be deferred to the April Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board at which time it is hoped this matter will be resolved . Chairman Harris informed the Members that Boca Hi (Tom Delaney) and The Enclaves of Boca Cove agreed to erect a fence to conceal the material in the area of those two properties. Building Official Sutherland advised it would be a double faced 6 ' cedar fence that would run the length of the property and it will hide whatever may be placed at that site. Mr . Sutherland also stated the shed that had been there has been removed and the area has been cleaned up. Chairman Harris noted that she discussed this matter with the Building Official and the parties involved (Boca Hi and the Enclaves of Boca Cove) do not have to come before the C.A.B. for a fence review as this is an emergency type of situation that is being done to correct something. The cost of the fence will be absorbed by both parties. It was noted that there is an existing hedge in the area that will eventually shield the fence completely. Members were further advised that the fence between Boca Hi and the Enclaves of Boca Cove will be removed once the Boca Hi 'B' and 'C ' sites are developed. The purpose of the fence is to screen the area where the ( building materials are placed and it makes it difficult for someone to throw debris over a 6 ' high structure. Chairman Harris noted the I COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes March 31 , 1988 Page 3 of 4 Building Official will see to it that the debris in that area is removed. Mr . Savino added that the debris should be removed because it only attracts rodents, etc . Chairman Harris said she will advise the Building Official that the Community Appearance Board wants to see the fence once installation is completed. Chairman Harris noted that the monetary bond posted by Highlands Place is to be returned if that project comes into compliance by April 15, 1988, at which time an on site inspection is to be made by the Community Appearance Board. Mr . Savino stated that most of the trees at Highlands Place are starting to bloom. The Chairman noted that the original landscape concept for that project, which was approved a number of years ago, was the dune look. Chairman Harris stated Highlands Place did do certain things and they did make certain changes. Chairman Harris stated The Community Appearance Board is waiting to see what the Town Commission will do in regard to the C.A.B. memo dated 12/21/87, concerning the Xeriscape Ordinance. Chairman Harris advised a memo was received from Mayor Betty Jean e Stewart requesting the number of trees to be planted and the number of fertilizer spikes required . Mr . Savino stated a memo regarding that matter was forwarded to the Mayor on March 23, 1988, advising thirteen trees will be planted and one tree will be replaced . A draft of a memo, addressed to Mayor Stewart from the C.A.B./Greening Committee, re. recommendation on fertilization, was read into the minutes by Mr . Savino. The memo advised that the Greening Committee has planted approximately 150 trees along A-1-A. It is recommended that a commercial type of fertilizer (6-6-6 with nutrients such as manganese and magnesium) be used during March, June and September at a cost of sixty-five (65) cents per tree. Members approved the draft which will be typed and submitted to Mayor Stewart. Mr . Savino noted this is his last meeting as a Regular Member of the Community Appearance Board as his term has expired. Vice Chairman Galizia advised his term will expire in April . NEW BUSINESS Chairman Harris noted that on Tuesday, April 5, 1988, at 4 P.M. , an Arbor Day Ceremony will take place at Town Hall at which time Mr . Bruce Adams of South Florida Water Management District will place signs to indicate the Xeriscape Landscaping is a SFWMD Project. The Chairman stated it would be nice for the Community Appearance Board Members to attend this Arbor Day Ceremony. S A r COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD 11, Regular Meeting - Minutes March 31, 1988 Page 4 of 4 Chairman Harris informed the Members that some residents of Braemer Isle would like to have the Australian Pines on the Milani Property (which is now County Property) cut down inasmuch as the Pines block their view. Mayor Stewart sent a memo to Chairman Harris requesting her input in this matter . Following much discussion, Chairman Harris stated she would forward a memorandum to Mayor Stewart regarding this issue. The inspecting Member for the month of April is Chairman Harris. The next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was set for Thursday, April 28, 1988, at 9: 30 A.M. with the agenda closing on Wed- nesday, April 13, 1988, at noon. Upon MOTION by VICE CHAIRMAN GALIZIA/MR. SAVINO, Chairman Harris adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board at 11: 10 A.M. APPROVED: kie7-94-44-4- _ H. Harris, Chairperson ti CG., Gaalizla, Vice Chairman LST nson F. 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