1986.09.25_CAB_Minutes_Regular tie
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
90 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1986 9: 30 A.M.
Chairman F. Savino called the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance
Board, Town of Highland Beach, to order at 9: 35 A.M. in the Commission
Chambers at Town Hall .
The Recording Secretary called the roll . Present were Chairman F. Savino ,
Vice Chairman G. Galizia, L. Johnson, A. R. Keller , H. Harris and M. J.
Dempsey (alt. ) .
Also present were W. McGee of American Wood Fence, Inc . , Attorney M.
Shumaker representing applicant J. Johnson (agent for property owner Dr . A.
Q. Jarrett) , Recording Secretary A. M. Kowals and Highland Beach Residents
H. Levy and S. Docktor .
When Chairman Savino inquired if there were any corrections, additions or
deletions to the August 28, 1986, Community Appearance Board Minutes, Vice
Chairman Galizia stated a correction was in order on page 2 (delete "since
Arthur Keller will be out of Town" - include "A. Keller is Inspecting
Officer for October") .
5 Following a brief discussion , H. Harris made a MOTION, seconded by G.
Galizia, to accept and approve the Minutes of the August 28, 1986 Regular
Meeting of the Community Appearance Board as corrected. All members were
in favor of the MOTION.
NEW BUSINESS
APPLICATION FOR FENCE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY AGENT J. JOHNSON (FOR OWNER DR.
A. Q. JARRETT) , 1100 HIGHLAND BEACH DRIVE (LOT 15, BLOCK 2, BEL LIDO) .
REPRESENTING APPLICANT WERE ATTORNEY M. SHUMAKER AND W. McGEE OF AMERICAN
WOOD FENCE, INC.
Chairman Savino advised the first item on the agenda is an application for
fence review submitted by Agent J. Johnson for Owner Dr . A. Q. Jarrett,
1100 Highland Beach Drive.
Addressing the board, H. Levy and S . Docktor stated they reside at 1102
Highland Beach Drive (adjacent to Dr . Jarrett' s property) and they object
to the construction of the fence.
Mr . McGee explained the proposed 6 ' wooden stockade fence extends to the
side property and runs to the seawall along the South lot line. The last
post will be planted on the grass area with the fence extending over the
seawall .
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The fence, continued Mr . McGee, will be erected North of the existing
hedge; it will provide more privacy.
When Chairman Savino stated the hedge is 6 ' high , Mr . McGee said it was
that high at one time; but, it was cut down by a neighbor when the Johnsons
were away.
During the discussion regarding maintenance of the existing hedge, members
were informed by Mr . McGee that Mr . Johnson will take care of the hedge.
Mr . Levy stated that due to the animosity between the property owners (the
Wunderlichs and the Johnsons) it would be impossible for the Johnsons to
maintain the hedge without trespassing on the neighbor ' s property.
Mr . Keller said the Community Appearance Board represents the Town ; and , if
there is conflict between neighbors, it is of no concern to the Board; the
members want to make certain the Town rules are observed .
Attorney Shumaker advised the Board that the Johnson ' s are constructing the
fence for safety, security and privacy at the pool located in the rear
yard . Maintenance of the fence is non-existent, said Attorney Shumaker , as
the fence will be constructed of cypress wood.
eTh Mr . McGee added the natural cypress wood has a life span of 8/14 years and
requires no stain or paint; the posts have a 25 year life span . The
finished side of the fence will face the Johnson property, continued Mr .
McGee, with all work being done on the applicant ' s property.
When Vice Chairman Galizia , after mentioning the hedge is lower at a point
closest to the Intracoastal , asked if the fence could be lowered at that
point , Attorney Shumaker replied that would be difficult due to the problem
with the neighbor .
Mr . Levy stated the drawing indicated the fence is to be constructed on the
property line which would prohibit maintenance without trespassing . The
fence , continued Mr . Levy, should be moved further North.
Mr . Keller said the Board will define the problem and come up with an
answer . The 6 ' fence may be constructed on the property with access to
maintain same on both sides .
Upon questioning , Mr . McGee informed the members that he can install the
fence next to the existing Palm Trees without any difficulty.
If the fence is not properly maintained , said Mr . Keller , neighbors should
complain to the proper authority.
Following much discussion , members requested Mr . McGee change the drawing
ImN, to indicate the fence will be moved inward to allow room for maintenance;
an 18" space between the property line and fence will provide the necessary
access for cutting the hedge and maintaining the proposed construction .
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Mr . McGee complied with the members' request by changing the drawing which
he dated and initialed. Attorney Shumaker stated his client will have no
problem with the Community Appearance Board ' s request.
Mr . Keller made the following MOTION:
The Community Appearance Board , in the case of the fence pro-
posed by Dr . A. Q. Jarrett on application dated 9-4-86, moves
that the wooden fence as described on Drawing No . C-1 and
Sketch No. X-2 be approved with following changes:
1. No construction whatsoever be permitted on
the seawall proper .
2. The wooden fence to be located a minimum of
18" North of the property line to permit
fence maintenance on both sides, plus hedge
maintenance.
Mrs. Johnson seconded the MOTION. A roll call vote resulted as follows:
Mr . Galizia aye ' Mrs. Harris aye'
Mrs. Johnson ' aye' Mr . Keller ' aye'
Mr . Savino 'aye'
The MOTION carried unanimously.
Chairman Savino informed the members that the "Performance Bond" issue was
discussed at the Town Commission Workshop Meeting on September 23, 1986. A
policy will be drafted by the Town Attorney and Town Manager .
Mrs. Johnson reported the speed limit and Fire Department signs on the East
side of A-1-A are obstructed from view by overgrown trees. These signs are
positioned just a little South of Town Hall .
The Town signs at the North and South end of Highland Beach, said Mrs.
Johnson, are in need of better floral display and maintenance.
Chairman Savino said the Town Manager will be advised of Mrs. Johnson' s
comments.
Vice Chairman Galizia stated Commissioner Stewart has proposed Highland
Beach make the Greening of A-1-A historic to prevent destruction of the
trees.
NEW BUSINESS
0 The next Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board was set for
October 30, 1986 at 9: 30 A.M. , with the agenda for this meeting closing on
October 15, 1986, at noon .
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The inspecting member for the month of October is A. Keller .
Chairman Savino said the members should entertain the idea of a new
chairman.
The members briefly discussed the newspaper racks in the Town of Highland
Beach. Chairman Savino said newspapers are available at the Holiday Inn .
As there were no further items for discussion, H. Harris made a MOTION,
seconded by A. Keller, to adjourn the meeting .
Chairman Savino adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance
Board at 11: 05 A.M.
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