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1987.01.29_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES JANUARY 29, 1987 9 : 30 A.M. Chairperson H . 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 Chairperson H. Harris, Vice Chairman G. Galizia, F. Savino, A. R. Keller , H. C. Arnold (alt . ) and M. J . Dempsey (alt . ) . Absent was Regular Member L. Johnson . Also present at this Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting was Town Clerk/Board Secretary M. A. Mariano. Minutes of the December 18 , 1986 Regular Meeting were taken up. Upon MOTION by F. Savino/G . Galizia, the Minutes were approved as submitted . All members voted "aye" and the MOTION carried . NEW BUSINESS Due to the fact that applicants were present, new business was taken up at this point in the meeting . ROYAL HIGHLANDS - FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SALES TRAILER (LOTS 20-28) Mr . Lorenz Schmidt of Teron International was present . Mr . Schmidt noted that the original sales trailer received approval in 1981. Mr . Schmidt submitted plans to enclose a 16 ' x 28 ' viewing deck into administrative offices by the placement of another trailer behind the present one . This addition will not be visible from the road and the same facade as presently exists will be used on the addition . Also , upgrading of landscaping will be done . There will be no difference in roof lines with flashing installed to alleviate any potential drainage problems. Sanitation facilities will be in both trailers with water and sewer already on the site . MOTION was made by A. Keller/F. Savino that approval be given to the plans as submitted to enclose the existing viewing deck by an additional trailer for the purpose of having additional administrative area . This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. Mr . Schmidt indicated that the cost of the Royal Highland units would range from $375, 000 to over $1, 000, 000. BARRY RESIDENCE - 3015 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD - SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR DUNE WALKOVER AND WOODEN DECK (LOT 49) Mr . Barry was present . Mr . Savino reported that he and Mr . Galizia had visited the site with respect to the submitted plans. Mr . Savino also s stated that the Planning Board , as well as the DNR, had approved 4 . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD nRegular Meeting - Minutes January 29, 1987 Page 2 of 4 Mr . Barry' s submission and recommended that the Community Appearance Board do likewise. Mr . Galizia reported that there will be incuts of plantings (large Malayan Palms) along a 4 ' wide platform with native vegetation to dune line. Mr . Savino also read a memorandum from the Building Official noting all approvals and recommending approval as the application is in compliance with all Town Codes. MOTION was made by F. Savino/A. Keller to approve the dune walkover and wooden deck on the Barry Property per the submitted plans. This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION RE UPGRADING OF LIFT STATION 1 During the discussion regarding the upgrading of Lift Station No . 1, it was noted that due to the fact that no address or location had been given by the Town Manager , the Community Appearance Board had mistakenly inspected Lift Station No. 2. It was determined that Lift Station No. 1 was that station located at the north end of Town, adjacent to the Scofield Property. Col . Scofield was in attendance at the invitation of the Town Manager to give input to the Community Appearance Board . Col . Scofield noted that at Lift Station No . 1, there were rusty doors I 01 which needed replacement. Also, there were originally Australian Pines planted to hide the building; however , they have never been maintained and had only been topped off recently by FPL to avoid interfering with power lines. Also, the paint color does not blend with the color of adjacent structures. There are vented ground covers which house two pumps. Col . Scofield noted that this was mainly a landscaping job and the green color might not be too bad if it blended in with adequate surrounding landscaping. Mr . Williams, Town Manager , joined the meeting to clarify the location of Lift Station No . 1, at which time he advised the Community Appearance Board that the Town had budgeted $5, 000 to upgrade this station . Mr . Williams further advised that approximately $850 had already been spent on aluminum doors to replace the rusty ones that Col . Scofield had referred to. Mr. Williams also stated that any recommendations regarding landscaping around the vented wells be limited to approximately 3 ' in height to allow a tow truck to pull up a pump in case of any emergency. The Community Appearance Board will inspect this lift station and make recommendations at their next meeting . With regard to Lift Station No . 2 (the one that the Community Appearance Board did inspect) , Mr . Williams stated that there were no funds in the present budget for upgrading, but this might be a possibility for the next budget year . In that regard, Mr . Keller 's earlier report on his inspection is noted here. With regard to Lift Station No . 2, and based upon a site inspection, Mr . Keller gave the following report. Tall shrubbery covers the building from all sides except AlA. If existing shrubbery is trimmed and maintained, no other landscaping would be POnecessary. All rusted nailheads should be countersunk and puttied with COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes January 29, 1987 Page 3 of 4 all door handles and hinges changed to aluminum. Structure should be painted green with the metal roof needing rust treatment and two coats of aluminum paint. It was the general consensus that the chain link fence should be treated with a green rubberized paint to blend in with the site, and the barbed wire, which is now rusted , either be replaced with new or removed completely. Mr . Keller recommended removal , however , there was a feeling that the barbed wire should be retained for security purposes. It was the feeling of the Community Appearance Board that Lift Station No . 1 as well as No . 2 should be painted with a darker green, possibly a forest green to blend in with surrounding landscaping . It is also the feeling of the Community Appearance Board that the Lift Station should either have an address placed on the building or a Lift Station Number which is more visible to persons trying to locate a specific station . Mr . Arnold also noted that the right-of-way in front of Lift Station No . 2 needed mowing and regular maintenance. Mr . Williams will see that this is taken care of. Regarding the Ressler Triplex , Mr . Savino noted that he had received three prices on removing and replacing the two dead Sable Palms as follows : Green Giant Landscaping $750. 00 Rainbow Landscaping $800. 00 Mangus Landscaping $500. 00 Mr . Savino will contact Mangus to proceed with the work, while Chairperson Harris will write a letter to the Resslers advising of the Town ' s intent to go forward with this work . With regard to a request from the Building Department to check 2604 South Ocean Boulevard , it was noted that although Norohonias had been recommended , Black Olive Trees had been planted which were not appearing to be healthy at this time. It was Mr . Savino' s recommendation that any action be deferred until springtime to see if the Black Olives live before requesting their replacement. Regarding the Casuarina Landscaping , a letter had been received from Digby Bridges noting that all requests of the Community Appearance Board will be met , however , requesting a delay in planting until spring to assure survival of the new trees and shrubs. The Community Appearance Board agreed to wait until spring for the Casuarina work . Mr . Savino reported that he had gone to an Arborists Committee Meeting which was attended by Rick Wolfe of Boca Raton as well as representatives of other towns . Many who attended this meeting have affiliations with other branches of government within Palm Beach County. n, • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes reN January 29, 1987 Page 4 of 4 Mr . Savino did not know how this committee could benefit Highland Beach inasmuch as we do not have these type areas, however , he will attend another meeting before making this determination . Mr . Galizia reported that the Town Commission was considering an ordinance to mandate size and visibility of house numbers. Also, the Town Commission will approve a sales model for Highlands Place at their February Regular Meeting . Mr . Galizia also noted that the Community Appearance Board Form #20 had not been used for a while and that it should be instituted again for use. The Board Secretary will prepare this form on all action taken for transmittal to the Building Department. Mr . Savino gave the Board Members a copy of the approved Performance Security Agreement as approved by the Town Commission. Chairperson Harris noted that memorandums had been written to the Town Commission regarding the north and south Town signs as well as the Community Appearance Board ' s proposed amendments to the sign ordinance, however, no action had been taken by the Town Commission . The Town Clerk noted plans to institute an action report to the Town Commission from the various Boards in order to provide a specific forum by which requests from the Boards could be taken up by the Town Commission . The next meeting of the Community Appearance Board will be held on February 26, 1987, with the agenda closing date of February 11, 1987. The Inspector for the month of February is Louise Johnson . Upon proper MOTION and second , this meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Harris at 10: 45 A.M. APPROVED: ` i- .6474 TA-7 H. Harris, Chairperson G. Galizia , Vice Chairman (Absent) L. 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