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1987.04.30_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES THURSDAY , APRIL 30, 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 , H. C. Arnold (alt. ) and M. J . Dempsey (alt . ) . A MOTION was made by Mr . Savino , seconded by Mr . Galizia , to approve the Minutes of the March 26, 1987 Regular Meeting of the Community Appear- ance Board as submitted . All members were in favor of the MOTION. OLD BUSINESS STATUS OF CORONADO SIGNS (TRAFALGAR DEVELOPERS) This matter was opened by a report from Chairperson Harris that she had met, on a prior Thursday, with Mr . Kevin M. Guthard , Construction Manager of Trafalgar to try to arrive at a resolution to the matter of 110 the nonconforming signs . Substantial discussion of this matter dis- closed that there were various signs erected on the Coronado Ocean Club East side property not in conformance with the Town Code. A location/ site plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes, was used to delineate the signs in question . Mr . Kevin M. Guthard , representing Trafalgar , was present and addressed the Community Appearance Board stating that his organization was willing to cooperate with the Town to bring all the signs in question into compliance with the applicable Town Codes. After discussion , MOTION was made by Mr . Savino as follows : On the East Property A. The logo is to be removed from sign number 5 and address number placed below the Coronado name. B. Number 4 sign shall be the same as number 5 sign . C . Signs 1, 2 and 3 are to be deleted with one sign being erected at the South side of the North exit which sign is to be placed near the roadway and shall conform to the Code with regard to the 3 sq. ft . requirement , 2 ft . above ground level , to be double sided and illuminated . 0 ^ COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD (Th Regular Meeting - Minutes April 30, 1987 Page 2 of 5 D. Signs 6, 7 and 8 are to be deleted and a sign placed at the North side of the South entrance which will conform to the Code with regard to the 3 sq. ft. requirement, 2 ft. above ground level , to be double sided and illuminated . E. All of the signage requested above must be approved by the Police Department prior to installation . The MOTION was seconded by Vice Chairman Galizia and carried unanimously with favorable votes. With regard to the West side signage , Mr . Keller MOVED as follows : That the sign presently reading "Visitors/Residents" , with arrows pointing in opposite directions and contain- ing logo be changed so that all that will remain will be "Visitors/Residents" with the two arrows with the logo being eliminated making the sign conform to the Town Code . Further , the sign containing the words "Caution Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing" and having below that a red octagonal "Stop" sign remain on the premises as is, in that it induces safety at that point on the property. Vice Chairman Galizia seconded the MOVE which carried unanimously. Mr . Savino requested that Mr . Guthard remove two dead Norohonia Trees on the West side Coronado Property, located at the North end East of the bike path . Mr . Savino indicated that the Town would provide two new trees to replace those two existing dead trees. Mr . Guthard agreed to remove the dead trees and would contact Mr . Savino if he had any questions regarding this matter . NEW BUSINESS VILLA NOVA - 3505 S. OCEAN BLVD . - APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW Present, representing Villa Nova , was Project Manager Michael Everett who addressed the Community Appearance Board. Mr . Everett gave a sample of the background color of the requested sign noting that the letters and address would be in white lettering on a gold background . The sign would have interior lighting and would be constructed on a pedestal which would be painted the color of the Villa Nova building. The sign will be anchored pursuant to the plans submitted . There will be two signs constructed , each approximately 10 sq. ft . , one at each entrance . MOTION was made by Mr . Savino to approve the plans as submitted on the Villa Nova sign as noted on site plan bearing number 85-14500, being page 2 of the application submitted dated 4/15/87 regarding Town Lots 87 and 89 East . This MOTION was seconded by Vice Chairman Galizia and carried unanimously with favorable votes. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes April 30, 1987 Page 3 of S VIKKO PAJUNEN - 4217 INTRACOASTAL DRIVE - APPLICATION FOR FINAL FENCE REVIEW - (BLOCK 4, LOT 30, BEL LIDO SUB-DIVISION) Present, addressing the Community Appearance earance Board , was Mrs. Vikko Pajunen, owner of the subject property. It was noted that a hedge currently exists around the property which will conceal the fence totally from view of the street or surrounding neighbors. It was further noted that the fence itself met all requirements of the Town Code. This fence will have an overall footage of 246 feet and be 5' in height. Mr . Keller noted that although there was a lack of specificity on the part of fence color, coating , etc. , inasmuch as the fence would be hidden from view, the lack of information was not a hindrance to this Board ' s approval . MOTION was made by Mr . Keller to approve the fence as described on the application for project review dated 3/19/87 bearing a project name of Fritz Massie Fence Co . , the project cite being 4217 Intracoastal Drive, Bel Lido . This MOTION was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried unanimously with favorable votes. OLD BUSINESS STATUS OF ST. LUCY'S LANDSCAPING Chairperson Harris reported that Fr . Chepanis had requested an on site inspection by the Community Appearance Board of both Phase I and Phase II of the St. Lucy' s Church Project . It was noted that the Community Appearance Board had never received nor approved any plans either for Phase II of this project nor for the front berm area located East of the parking lot, as requested and required pursuant to Minutes of the Community Appearance Board dated January 31, 1985. It was the consensus of the Board to write a letter to Fr . Chepanis advising him that until such Phase II and berm area were submitted and approved by the Community Appearance Board, that no on site inspection could be held . Further , the letter will advise Fr . Chepanis that until this matter is resolved , this project is in violation of Town Codes regarding Board approvals. A copy of this letter will be sent to the Building Department, Code Enforcement Board with an additional copy placed on the clipboard for the information of the Town Commission . It was noted by Mr . Savino that he felt there was a misinterpretation by Fr . Chepanis on the original approvals given; however , Chairperson Harris noted that Fr . Chepanis had been supplied with a copy of the January 31, 1985 Minutes which clarified the position of the Community Appearance Board. It was further noted that a lack on the part of the Building Department in advising Fr . Chepanis that he was proceeding without approved plans played a roll in this matter . Noted was Building Official Sutherland' s memorandum requesting the on site inspection , which the Board felt was not pertinent due to the past record on this project. This letter will be sent to Fr . Chepanis as soon as possible. S r COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting Minutes April 30 , 1987 Page 4 of 5 GREENING OF A-1-A Mr . Savino indicated that bids have been sent out for trees in an effort to continue the Greening of A-1-A Project. Mr . Savino expects bids during May and hopes that the program and planting for this phase will be finished by June 5, 1987. The areas for the proposed trees have been staked out , with two trees being planned along Coronado as earlier mentioned in the meeting. It was noted that funding had been received in a substantial amount, with the possibility that a professional landscape architect could be retained to prune the existing A-1-A trees . Mr . Savino is continuing work on up-dating the Greening of A-1-A tree list to submit to Chairperson Harris for completion . Vice Chairman Galizia advised the Community Appearance Board that the Town Commission was reviewing the recommendations regarding amendments to the sign ordinance, with first reading by the Town Commission being scheduled for May 5, 1987. With regard to the Casuarina Project , it was noted in the Minutes of January 29, 1987, Meeting of the Community Appearance Board that Digby Bridges was waiting until spring to plant the remaining landscaping on that site. It was noted that no action has been taken to date . A letter will be written to Mr . Bridges regarding his noncompliance in this matter and requesting action within ten days. Mr . Bridges will be advised that unless action is taken within ten days, the Community Appearance Board will proceed with whatever action is necessary to commence forfeiture of the $3, 000. bond now held by the Town to assure completion of this work . A copy of this letter will be submitted to the Town Attorney. Chairperson Harris then noted that observations had been made through Town regarding the pendants located on permanent 'For Sale' signs. It was noted that some of the signs were in disrepair with drooping pendants. A memorandum will be written to the Building Department to ask that they pay more attention to these signs and assure compliance with Town Codes in their repair . NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Harris advised the Board that the Town Clerk had implemented a new form which the Building Official was to sign prior to any transmittal to the Community Appearance Board . This form will assure the Community Appearance Board that any matters transmitted to them are in fact in compliance with all Town Codes . A transmittal form to return such projects back to the Building Official with specific notations and directives of the Community Appearance Board has also been devised . Chairperson Harris noted the receipt of two new Talent Bank Applicants, Ir, however , no action was taken inasmuch as there are no Board vacancies. (ThCOMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes April 30 , 1987 Page 5 of 5 Mr . John Bennett of Boca Cove then requested to address the Community Appearance Board . Mr . Bennett noted that he anticipated an inspection of his property by the Building Official on Monday, May 4 , 1987, after which he will be requesting a Special Meeting of the Community Appear- ance Board for a final inspection on this matter . This information was accepted for advice only, at this point. Regarding Lift Station No . 1, bids have gone out on the landscaping and are expected shortly by the Town Manager . The Community Appearance Board Inspector for the month of May is Guy Galizia . The next meeting of the Community Appearance Board is scheduled for May 28 , 1987 at 9: 30 A.M. with the agenda closing on May 13, 1987 at noon. Following proper MOTION, Chairperson Harris adjourned this Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board at 11: 10 A.M. APPROVED: .tQ.ft( `34 � ' / ' H. Farris, Chairperson ' ill PGalizia, Vice Chairman irj nson `-e7 _ &Aar /. c.C._4- L C.-- _ ir no ATTE r„ p--c.* a_// FS Savi Date : ,1 amk / A