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1986.12.18_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES DECEMBER 18 , 1986 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 , L. Johnson , A. R. Keller and M. J . Dempsey (alt . ) . Absent from this Regular Meeting was alternate member H. C. Arnold . Also present at the Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting was Board Secretary M. A. Mariano . Minutes of the November 20 , 1986 Regular Meeting were taken up. Upon MOTION by F. Savino/A. Keller the Minutes were approved as submitted . All members voted ' aye' and the MOTION carried . NEW BUSINESS Due to the fact that the applicant was present, the permanent sign p application for the Sea Frolic , 4521 South Ocean Boulevard , Lot 14, was taken up at this time . Present , representing Delray Signs, was Mr . Frederick Martin . Also present was Mrs. Hardy of 4521 South Ocean Boulevard . In discussing the application , it was noted that the former sign would be taken down prior to the installation of the new sign . Mr . Martin indicated that the new sign would be illuminated internally and would be 5 ' 6" by 21" . This sign will be approximately 45" high making it eye level while driving along AlA. The sign will have dark brown legs, cabinet and letters with an ivory background . The word ' VACANCY ' appearing on the sign will be approximately 2" high. Mrs. Hardy indicated that the premises would be leased by the month or seasonal . The sign will be placed 10 ' from the property line , perpendicular to the street , making it a double faced sign . Mrs. Johnson felt that maybe a telephone number should be listed on the sign; however , it was the consensus of the remaining Community Appearance Board Members that the phone number should not be on the sign as it is easily accessible in the telephone book. Upon being questioned , Mr . Martin noted that the fluorescent bulbs being used would be easily accessible for maintenance . Mr . Martin also indicated that the sign would be all aluminum and no steel would be used . After discussion , MOTION was made by Mr . Keller/Mr . Savino to approve the permanent sign requested by the Sea Frolic and construction as illustrated on drawing submitted 11/28/86, numbered 101B, captioned "The Sea Frolic Apartments" , 4521 South Ocean Boulevard , Highland Beach, Florida ; also offered for approval and approved are the drawings of the resign itself, numbered 101A, dated 11/28/86. All members voted ' aye' and COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD r1 Regular Meeting - Minutes December 18 , 1986 Page 2 of 5 this MOTION carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Discussed was the Enclaves of Boca Cove and the completion of work in compliance with a revised site plan . It was noted that inspection needed to be made of this site to assure that all work had been completed , and holes in the seawall filled , and the sprinkler system operational as well as a tree being replaced . A November 21 , 1986 letter was cited from the owner requesting the refund of the $3, 000. security payment made on this property. MOTION was made by F. Savino/A. Keller that the site be inspected by Mr . Savino and if all work is complete and complies with the amended site plan , the Building Depart- ment will be advised to refund the $3, 000. posted as security. Chair- person Harris questioned an alternative if the work was not done . It was the consensus of the CAB that this matter would again be taken up should the work not be complete. A vote was taken on the main MOTION and carried unanimously with favorable votes. With regard to the Ressler Triplex , Mr . Savino indicated that there were two trees in view of the public on the front of the property, and one tree in the back that were dead and needed replacement . It was noted that $500. had been placed with the Building Department as a bond for n the completion of the replacement of these trees . It was also noted that the owners live in Pennsylvania. It was questionable as to whether the $500 . would be enough to remove and replace all three trees . It was the consensus of the CAB that should the Town be required to go in and replace the trees, that the two trees on the front be replaced first inasmuch as it is unsure as to whether the $500. posted would be ample funds to replace all three trees . Recommendation was also made that the Resslers be sent a letter advising of the three dead trees and also of the Town ' s retention of the $500. to replace same should nothing be done about the trees. The cost of removal and the replacement of the trees was then discussed with it being unsure as to whether $500. would cover the cost which would be incurred in the replacement of these trees. Mr . Savino will obtain some price figures as to the removal and replacement of these trees prior to any letter being written to the Resslers. This matter was deferred for the time being until further information is available. With regard to Casuarina , Mr . Savino reported that he and Mr . Galizia met on December 15, at the site with Digby Bridges and David Pomfret of Casuarina and made a site inspection of the trees needing replacement. Mr . Savino noted that Mr . Pomfret had agreed to replace six Black Olive Trees and one Nohoronia on AlA and will plant one Shefflera at the South side of the tennis court, facing the church. One Black Olive Tree which is in a bad place will be removed . It was noted that a $3 , 000. bond had been posted for the satisfactory completion of the landscaping work to the satisfaction of the CAB. Mr . Savino then made a MOTION stating that on 12/16/86, Guy Galizia and Frank Savino , representing the CAB; and • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD ,^ Regular Meeting - Minutes December 18 , 1986 Page 3 of 5 Digby Bridges and Dave Pomfret , representing Casuarina, made a site inspection of the Casuarina landscaping and it was agreed upon at that time that noted landscaping work including six Black Olive trees are to be replaced , one Shefflera to be planted at the South side of the church, one Nohoronia to be planted on AlA East of the bike-path, one Black Olive to be removed . Upon re-examination when the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the CAB the money will be refunded . This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes . Guy Galizia reported that on November 20, 1986 he received a message from the Building Department stating that the Enclaves of Boca Cove wished to remove a Seagrape in the pool area . Frank Savino and Guy Galizia made an inspection on the 24th of November and met with Mrs. Scrigler and the maintenance man . Mr . Savino and Mr . Galizia felt that the tree was too beautiful to cut down but should be trimmed in order not to overlap the pool patio . They suggested that the owner of the property hire a qualified landscaping man to trim the tree rather than have their own maintenance people do it . Mr . Savino notified Tony Abbate of the Building Department as to his findings and on the same day received a memo from Mr . Abbate advising that they would be contacted prior to this tree being trimmed so they could be on the site when the work takes place . r Substantial discussion took place regarding the CAB submission of revised amendments to the Sign Ordinance, submitted to the Town Commission in 1984 . It was noted that Alternate Member H. C. Arnold had been working on this project with Vice Mayor Blosser in the past . It was noted that the Town Commission is now undergoing consideration of an update and review of the Town Code . It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board that it would be both timely and cost effective to the Town to have these amendments considered during the overall review of the Town Code for inclusion in any recodification . The Town Clerk will compose a memorandum to the Town Commission advising them of this fact per signature by Chairman Harris. Copies of the amendments as submitted in 1984, and subsequent correspondence, will be submitted again to the Town Commission for their convenience . Mr . Keller then requested the status of the CAB ' s consideration of mandating landscapers adhere to the standards of the National Arborists Association . Mr . Savino noted that he was doing additional work and research on this matter and that his work had not been completed as he was getting further information from Boca and requested that further discussion on this matter be deferred until all the information is received . Mrs. Johnson noted that Christmas lights have been installed at both the North and South Town signs, and felt that the lights only drew attention to the bad condition of the landscaping at the signs . It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board that the landscaping at the 1' ' North and South Town signs was not adequate and should be up-graded . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD /"1 Regular Meeting - Minutes December 18 , 1986 Page 4 of 5 The Town Clerk was directed to compose an appropriate memo to the Town Commission requesting up-grading of these signs per signature by Chairman Harris . Discussed was a memorandum from Town Manager Mr . Williams dated 12/12/86 regarding the proposed up-grading of Lift Station #1, located between Seagate and Coronado . Mr . Williams was requesting any recommendations that the CAB might have with regard to this matter . The Community Ap- pearance Board will make an effort to inspect the site individually prior to their next meeting at which time this matter will again be addressed . Discussion was then had regarding the Greening Committee and the effect the new tax laws would have with regard to donations received . Mrs. Harris will get information as to how the new tax laws will affect these donations in order that the CAB might maximize the funds given to the Greening Program focusing on advantages to contributors. Next discussed was a problem with the brackets on the trees indicating the contributors name and memorials . Study will be given to try to find a better way to affix the plaques to the trees so that they will not fall off or the wire snap as has been happening in the past . It was noted that attention needed to be given to the plaques located at Town !� Hall on which the names of contributors were affixed . It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board that this plaque should be in a more conspicuous place in that it was not as noticeable as it should be behind the door of the Town Commission Chambers. Inasmuch as the plaques are a selling point in receiving contributions and donations for this project, a study will be given as to the possible movement of this plaque to a more prominent location , possibly within the main Town Hall Building . Mrs. Harris then noted that a new talent bank applicant, Diran Kaloustian, had been received . The Town Clerk noted that Mr . Kaloustian had indicated his interest in the Code Enforcement Board due to his background. Mr . Galizia noted the inspector for January would be Helene Harris. The next meeting of the Community Appearance Board will be January 29, 1987 with the agenda therefore closing on January 14 , 1987. Upon proper MOTION and second , this meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Harris at 10: 45 A.M. S COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting - Minutes December 18 , 1986 Page 5 of 5 APPROVED: Q it:et/Cr H. Harris, Chairperson G. Galizia, Vice Chairman S /6„4 Ll L Johnson ()IV /tcwl`. lae A. 'K ler /��� o �. 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