1988.01.28_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 011/ COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES Thursday, January 28, 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 H. Harris, Vice Chairman G. Galizia, Regular Members L. Johnson, A. Keller , F. Savino and Alternate Members M. Dempsey and M. Rubin. Also present were Mr . & Mrs. D. Epstein representing Edgewater Town- houses, Landscaper L. Stevens representing Highlands Place, Recording Secretary A. Kowals and members of the general public . MOTION by F. SAVINO/L. JOHNSON to accept and approve the Minutes of the December 12, 1987, Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board as submitted was passed with favorable votes. The Minutes of the December 21, 1987, Sial Meeting eeof the tof then Commprounity Appearance Board were accepted and approved MOTION by F. SAVINO/G. GALIZIA. The Minutes of the January 5, 1988 , Special Meeting of the Community Appearance Board were accepted and approved upon deletion of paragraph 2 on page 2. MOTION by G. GALIZIA/L. JOHNSON received favorable votes from all members. OLD BUSINESS The agenda item under "Old Business" was a permanent sign review appli- cation submitted by D. Epstein for Edgewater Townhouse, 3004 C South Ocean Boulevard (Town Lots 106-107 West) . Mr . Epstein addressed the Board and stated he submitted the application along with a sketch and pictures of the sign. Mr . Epstein explained there are a total of nine townhouses in clusters of three . When the last cluster of three was completed , the developer closed the units off with bushes and shrubs advising the owners that the landscaping plan that was approved by the Town of Highland Beach, called for no exit for these properties except for one way in and one way out for the entire project. Many people drive into the property to determine if they are in the right place. As a result, those who are in the wrong place, turn around and often cause damage to our shrubs, irrigation system, garage doors, etc . We took the liberty to put up a sign to see if it would help matters. Since it solved 50% of the problem, after a year , we decided to put up something nicer , continued Mr . Epstein. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes pa.e 2 of 5 Januar 28 1988 Members were advised by Mr . Epstein that the address and appropriate letter (A, B or C) had been placed on the buildings in the area of the garage doors . That also required people to drive into the property to see the address. The new sign which identifies the property is visible as you pull into the driveway from A-1-A, said Mr . Epstein. Mr . Galizia noted the sign indicates "NO EXIT" while the sketchrindi- cates "PRIVATE" . Mr . Epstein stated O h eXIre tistdst erredowhenthe he prepae do epred the sketch; the correct wording the sketch which he then initialed and dated. Chairmn hat the ogo hich ars arris Epstein removedastthe TownlCodewdoes noteallowne any logos . When Mrs . Johnson questioned if the sign will be illumied atnight, Mr . Epstein said he does not want to advertise the property; e P parking lot has lights which illuminate the area and thetpurpose of the sign is to keep people from entering the property Y Vice Chairman Galizia stated the size of the sign is perfect and Mr . Keller said the sign is fine. When the question of the logo was again discussed, Mr . Epstein agreed to remove it from the sign . When the height of the sign was addressed and members said they felt the sign was too low, Mr . Epstein stated they do not want the sign any higher than it is as they do not wish to advertise the property. Mr . Keller commented that the owner wants the sign the way it is and , aside from the fact in the opinion of some of the members, the sign is not easily visible , the sign does ot toperfrd ormtany iafunctio. Thenithatsisor a covered in the Community Appearance private parcel and since it does not challenge our Town criteria, I see no reason to deny the sign, continued Mr . Keller . n rding to h this point,CCa pfeen ris forathesed signrmustsbelpaidato theoBuilding the Town Code, a permitwith the Town requirement. Department. Mr . Epstein agreed to comply Following much discussion, the Community Appearance Board Members agreed to approve the Edgewater sign and further agreed thatt, ienasmuchras iteas it is an identifying address sign less than 3 sq. permit requirement. Chairman Harris toaseto nd ailetterttomer to Mr . Epstein advising him of the Community Appearance Chairman Harris acknowledged the presence of Mayor Betty Jean Stewart who was in the audience. Mayor Stewart explained that she was visiting all the Boards. 411 f ' COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 January 28 , 1988 Chairman Harris informed the Members that Mr . L. Stevens, representing Highlands Place, requested to appear before the Community Apearance Board to explain the position of the developer and his desire for a certificate of occupancy for the Highlands Place Condominium. Mr . Stevens explained the original plan was approved in 1980 and called for plant material native to the area, some of which is difficult to maintain on the ocean . The owner feels he did what was on the plans, said Mr . Stevens, however , we did add to the landscaping by planting additional shrubs , trees , etc . Four Norohonia Trees were planted on the West side property. We want to make sure everything is in order when we request a final inspection for a c/o , continued Mr . Stevens . Members of the Community Appearance Board advised Mr . Stevens that they are unhappy with the landscaping at the project because it lacks character , is weak and flat . Mr . Savino noted that the Silver Buttonwood Hedge that was added on the South side of the property was the same height as the other plants which makes the area look like one level . Mr . Keller stated Highlands Place is so far below Town standards. Mr . Stevens said he would recommend to the developer that a monetary bond be posted to assure the Town that the landscaping will be done to meet Town requirements. Chairman Harris said the Town is not in the landscaping business; we are looking for the landscaping, not additional money for the Town . When the Members suggested amended landscape plans be submitted toothe e Building Department with an application for Community Appearance review along with the $500. required fee, Mr . Stevens agreed to do so in time for the next Regular Meeting of the C.A.B. on February 25, 1988. In discussing the time frame , Members advised Mr . Stevens that if the amended landscaping plans are approved at the Regular Meeting of the C.A.B. on February 25, 1988, everything must be completed before the Board Members can make an on site inspection for the purpose of recom- mending a certificate of occupancy. At the next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board , the Members would vote to recommend/not recommend a certificate of occupancy be issued. Should the developer desire his certificate of occupancy prior to the next Regular Meeting , he can arrange to schedule a Special Meeting of the Community Appearance Board by submitting his request, along with the required $500. fee, to the Building Department . Chairman Harris explained that posting of a monetary bond would only be required if there were some landscaping problems ( i .e. dead trees that would have to be replaced , etc .) that had to be corrected . Once the (Th, problems are taken care of, the bond would be returned to the developer . Mr . Keller explained that if the landscaping , at the time the c/o in- spection is conducted , is not according to the approved plans, the Board ti COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes Page 4 of 5 January 28, 1988 could r ing le (2 times) thecost r ac/o subject whatthe wouldvhaveetopbetdonea bond to cover doub Chairman Harris addressing Mr . Stevens said he would submit plans for the landscaping , arrange for a Special Meeting of the Community Appear- ance Board before the end of February. The Board Members willntake the e the new landscaping plans to the site inspection and, upon Special Meeting and assuming everything conforms and is properly done, they will approved the amended landscape plans and they willmendra end a c/o . The Building Department will advise the Community Appearance when the project is ready for a c/o inspection, continued Chairman Harris. Mr . Stevens thanked the Members of the Community Appearance Board for allowing him to appear at this meeting to explain his position and he advised the Board that he will discuss the matter with the developer and they will be in touch with the Community Appearance Board. Members agreed to table the St. Lucy matter at this time as more inform- ation is necessary regarding this matter . NEW BUSINESS Chairman Harris read into the minutes a letter dated January 14 , 1988, which she had received from Mr . Colman relative to the condition of the property South of Villa Nova. Members agreed this matter was not within their jurisdiction and a letter to that effect was forwarded to Mr . Colman from Chairman Harris. A brief discussion regarding the Trafalgar Condominium where mature Mahoes Trees were cut down followed. The Board Members agreed this matter fell under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Stewart stated the Building Official should be dealing with the Chairman of this Board. The Trafalgar matter is a Code Enforcement problem and if they make any changes it then becomes a plan for the • ard. That is TPlanning rafalgarBmatternshouldCommunity bee handledt,pearance continuedothe way the Mayor Stewart. Chairman Harris noted that Mr . Savino is the inspecting member for tthece e month of February. The next Regular Meeting of the Community App eaBoard is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 1988, at 9: 30 A.M. with the agenda for this meeting closing on February 10, 1988, at noon. • ' • Upon proper MOTION, Chairman Harris adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board at 11: 30 A.M. 010 E C COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes page 5 of 5 January 28 , 1988 APPROVED J ( H. Harris, Chairman �p G. Gplizi&, Vice Chairman i _CSL-niSc`Th W'ilnn ' F.. Savin A. R. K ler ATTEST: ! Date: =t ,e lr-. v.2 5- X97 amk n