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1987.05.28_CAB_Minutes_Regular /."41 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES THURSDAY , MAY 28, 1987 9: 30 A.M. Chairperson Harris called the Regular Meeting of the Community Appear- ance 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 Chairperson H. Harris, Vice Chairman G. J. Galizia, F. Savino , L. Johnson, A. R. Keller and M. J . Dempsey (alt. ) . Also present were representatives of the Villa Nova Project, P. Colman and M. Everett and Recording Secretary A. M. Kowals. Absent from this meeting was H. C. Arnold (alt . ) . A MOTION by Mr . SAVINO/VICE CHAIRMAN GALIZIA to approve the minutes of the CommunityAppearance Board Regular Meeting PP g of April 30, 1987 as submitted carried unanimously with favorable votes. A MOTION by MR. SAVINO/MRS . JOHNSON to approve the minutes of the Com- munity Appearance Board Special Meeting of May 4, 1987 as submitted carried unanimously with favorable votes. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Harris stated the Board Members would review the amended landscape plans for the Villa Nova project . Each Member received a copy of the list of landscaping revisions with explanations as prepared by Team Plan Inc . , Landscape Architects. Representing Villa Nova were developer P. Colman and project manager M. Everett . Mr . Savino commented that the Villa Nova building is beautiful but the landscaping is flat. When Mr . Savino suggested some Palm Trees be added , Mr . Keller said the landscape architects are trying a different approach by the use of native trees and the Palm Tree is not native to Florida . Mr . Colman stated he finds the layman ' s approach is subjective and he relies on his professional landscape architect for advice. The water- wall is the focal point and an integral part of the landscaping . The changes were made for various reasons that were outlined in the architect' s report . Mr . Keller noted that the revisions stated the planting was increased to give a more lush tropical character . It is not lush nor tropical , said Mr . Keller . The very front facing AlA ( immediate to AlA) is flat and r, could be improved with taller plantings to break up the monotonous effect . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes May 28, 1987 Page 2 of 4 Mr . Colman said much time was spent with the architect and nothing was left to chance; our approach was for a formal look as the entire building is formal . Their objective was to have people look at the entire complex so they framed the waterwall with low plantings. Trees are to be trimmed so all would have a topiary shape. My building lines are clean and straight; this is my approach. With this landscape plan , I think we have achieved that, continued Mr . Colman . Vice Chairman Galizia stated the Buttonwood is a bush and he objects to them being used as trees (some are 6 ' and some are 10 ' in height) . When Mr . Keller said he agreed with Mr . Savino' s suggestion that some trees, preferably at each end of the front property, should be added to break up the flatness , Mr . Colman commented he could not detract from the center of the complex; the objective is for the eye to move from the waterwall below up the columns in the centerpiece of the building . The vegetation will change when everything is done and the waterwall is working . Mr . Colman said if his architect thinks a few more trees on either end will not detract from the project, the trees will be added to the North and South ends of the property. Chairperson Harris noted that the waterwall in the center is the focal point so it does not need much foliage around it; however , to the left , there is a ' Y ' shaped tree (very low at the trunk) that does not match the other tree and should be replaced . Continuing , Mrs. Harris said that height at the very ends of the project would frame the entire building . When Mr . Colman stated he would like the Board ' s approval today, condi- tional on his architect' s determination as to what can or can not be done at the North and South corners of the property, Mr . Keller said the only condition would be that the architect may decide how many, the height, the kind and where the trees should be placed so as to break up the monotony of the flatness from AlA. Chairperson Harris made it known that the Board is only approving the amended landscape plans; they will have to complete an on site inspec- tion of the project before recommending the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and if Mr . Colman is anxious to obtain his certificate of occupancy, he can request the Community Appearance Board hold a special meeting . Mr . Colman agreed to review the matter with his architect and abide by the Board ' s recommendation to add trees to both sides for a symmetrical approach . Mr . Keller then stated the plans should be marked to indicate a group of trees will be planted on each side of the project. Mr . Colman said he will forward a letter to the Building Department request- r‘ ing an on site inspection as soon as possible and arrange for a special meeting of the Community Appearance Board . Members and Mr . Colman agreed the installation of the trees should be completed within 45 days and said time frame should be included in Mr . Colman' s letter to the eaN COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes May 28 , 1987 Page 3 of 4 Community Appearance Board . At this time, Chairperson Harris called for a MOTION. MR. KELLER/MRS . JOHNSON made a MOTION that the Community Appearance Board , in the instance of the Villa Nova, decided to note on drawing L-3 , dated 1/6/87, the following : The Community Appearance Board recommends that additional trees (preferably Palms) be planted at the North and South ends of the property line adjacent to AlA. The Calophyllum with the ' Y ' shaped trunk, North of the waterwall , is to be replaced . All the above to be completed within 45 days from May 28, 1987. The above notation on the referenced plan was accepted by Mr . Philip Colman, repre- senting Concordia Properties, on May 28 , 1987. A roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr . Savino ' no ' Mr . Keller ' aye' Mr . Galizia ' aye' Mrs. Johnson ' aye' Mrs. Harris ' aye ' 0 Chairperson Harris stated the amended plans have been approved according to the MOTION. Members will take these plans to the on site inspection . If Mr . Colman wants his project approved before the next Community Appearance Board Meeting on June 25, he will have to request a special meeting , continued Mrs. Harris. There was no further new business to discuss . OLD BUSINESS Members reviewed photos of the landscaping at St . Lucy' s Church which show the parking lot has not been concealed from view of AlA. Chair- person Harris said the Community Appearance Board will forward a letter to Father Chepanis requesting he set a date, at his convenience, to meet with the members to discuss this matter . Phase II landscaping has not been approved nor have plans for the berming of AlA been received there- fore the Community Appearance Board can not recommend the approval necessary for a certificate of occupancy. Vice Chairman Galizia informed the members that he spoke with Father Chepanis who said he planted all that he thought was necessary. There are 100 plants along the parking area including 50 Buttonwoods behind the dune area; however , it does not conceal the parking as was required per our MOTION of January 31 , 1985. 1 GREENING OF AlA COMMITTEE Mr . Savino reported that the Town Commissioners, at their Workshop Meet- ing on May 26, 1987, received a copy of the site and stakes placement COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes May 28, 1987 Page 4 of 4 for the 15 trees plus one replacement that will be planted by the Greening of AlA Committee. The Commissioners also reviewed photos of landscaped areas (18 ' x 9 ' ) that have been planted in a community North of our Town. These land-scaped areas contain six types of plants (Oleander Hedge, Ixora , Impatience, Juniper ground cover and small flowers like Mums in front) . Mr . Savino said he discussed such projects with Bernard Turner regarding what it would entail to do same in Highland Beach. Approval will be requested from the Town Commission to plant six such sites in Highland Beach to enhance the Town , stated Mr . Savino . The Greening of AlA Committee has $11, 400 in the budget; $4, 000 will be used to plant the trees which would leave a balance of $7, 000. The cost of planting six landscaped areas in Highland Beach would be $4, 200 . When Mrs . Johnson mentioned nothing had been done to up-grade the lift station, Mr . Savino advised the contract for that work was awarded to Mangus Nursery and Bernard Turner will do that work ; however , it has to be approved by the Town Commission at their Regular Meeting on June 2, and the work will commence shortly thereafter . Mrs . Johnson once again noted that nothing has been done to beautify the Highland Beach sign at the North end of Town . 1110 Chairperson Harris scheduled the next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board for Thursday, June 25, 1987, at 9: 30 A.M. , with the agenda closing on Wednesday, June 10, 1987, at noon . The inspecting member for the month of June is H. Harris. Vice Chairman Galizia informed the members that the Greening of AlA Committee, since its inception date of October , 1981, has planted a total of 297 trees of which 40 to 50 were replacements . It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board Members that the Greening Committee Members should be recognized and commended for their hard work and effort involved in the tree planting program. Upon proper MOTION by MR. SAVINO/MR. KELLER, Chairperson Harris adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board at 12 : 00 P.M. f APPROVED: .24 i' •\ . arris, Chairperson ATTEST: • �// / '' �, , G. Gali ia, Vice Chairman DatcL �J`� �� ��/ ') amk nponm l � v A 11 /F. Savino