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1986.05.29_CAB_Minutes_Regular C476- S 9 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MAY 29, 1986 9: 30 A.M. The Regular Meeting of the Community Appearance Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Savino at 9: 30 A.M. The recording secretary called the roll. Present were Chairman F. Savino, Vice Chairman G. J. Galizia, L. Johnson, A. R. Keller, H. Harris, H. C. Arnold (alt. ) and M. J. Dempsey (alt. ) . Mrs . Harris made a MOTION to accept and approve the minutes of the Com- munity Appearance Board Regular Meeting held on April 24, 1986, as submitted. Mrs. Johnson seconded the MOTION which carried unanimously. ROYAL HIGHLANDS (TERON INTERNATIONAL) AMENDED LANDSCAPE REVIEW, TOWN LOTS 20-28, MR. LORENZ SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF TERON INTERNATIONAL; MR. GEORGE KEEN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, PRESENT. Chairman Savino stated Teron International submitted their application for a final review of the amended landscape plan on May 14, 1986, and requested to be on the agenda for this Community Appearance Board Meet- /e.-% ing; however, the amended plans were not submitted until May 27, 1986, which did not allow members adequate time to review same. Consequently, the application is considered as a preliminary review and no approval will be granted at this time, said Chairman Savino. In explaining the amended plans, Mr. Schmidt said Teron is providing more landscaping than that of the previously approved plans . The pool was moved from the front area of the recreation facility to a Northeast site on the recreation deck, continued Mr. Schmidt. Additional landscaping will be placed at the pool location. The first floor garage is to be dropped 2 ' to create a slope grade with the entrance to the building being at the second level . The West fac- ing outdoor parking spaces were removed and placed under the building which created another area for landscaping. An additional 6,000 sq. ft. of landscaping is incorporated in the amended plan, said Mr. Schmidt. The second level was improved to expand the recreation facilities . The parapets shown on the recreation deck in the previous plans were removed to enable Teron to concentrate on more landscaping, stated Mr. Schmidt. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting n May 29, 1986 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Schmidt explained that from AlA, a transparency will carry through the main lobby area allowing one to look through glass and open space to view the sky, water and trees . The Lobby area will utilize large potted palms . When Chairman Savino inquired if any colorful flower plants were in- cluded in the landscape, Mr. Keen said "no" . When it was suggested that color would add beauty, Mr. Keen agreed and said he would add some color. Mr. Keen added they are happy to have the opportunity to develop the recreation area which will function much better. These amended plans, continued Mr. Keen, are the permanent set which indicate the minimum material we will supply--the budget is very generous--Bradshaw Associates will use only top grade material that is guaranteed for one year. Continuing, Mr. Keen said the landscaping is many shades of green; the planters at the second and third level will contain Scaevola which does well in this area . To highlight the entranceway, said Mr. Keen, we r"'N will have Pittosporum faced down with more seasonal plants . When Mr. Keller questioned if a little light from the underground park- ing area will be visible on AlA, Mr. Schmidt answered no light will escape from the bottom garage. Mr. Keen said where the outside parking was removed, they were able to add height to the berming as well as a 6 ' to 7 ' swale to permit drain- age. A catch basin will be provided between the edge of paving and walk. Mr . Schmidt presented plans for two dune walk-overs which are to be 4 ' wide. The dune restoration will be submitted to the State and Town, said Mr. Schmidt. When Chairman Savino asked what type of decorative blocks will be used to screen the garage from AlA, Mr. Schmidt said they haven' t reached that point as yet. Chairman Savino requested that members review the amended plans for landscaping at Royal Highland: that are on file in the Building Depart- ment prior to the June meeting of the Community Appearance Board. rt i COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting May 29, 1986 Page 3 of 4 OLD BUSINESS During a discussion regarding the sign ordinance, Vice Chairman Galizia stated the height of a permanent sign is not specified. Mr. Keller noted a sign should be able to be read from a vehicle driv- ing by on AlA. Following the discussion, the Community Appearance Board Members agreed that the height of a permanent sign should be treated on an individual basis. Chairman Savino said when a sign maker submits a little swatch of color to be used on a permanent sign, it is difficult to visualize the end result. It was suggested the sign maker put the colors on the sketch. Mrs. Harris stated that would not solve the problem (putting color on white paper) - it must be done on the same material used to construct the sign. Mr. Keller added there are many factors to consider regarding a perma- nent sign and the Board will have to rely on the judgement and taste of its members . Vice Chairman Galizia mentioned the 'Application for Sign Review' re- quires that color chips and texture be supplied. Members agreed when a performance bond is requested from a developer by the Community Appearance Board because, in their judgement, the landscaping material does not comply with the plans, a time period (60 or 90 days) should be granted to the developer for compliance. At the expiration of the time period, the Community Appearance Board will make an inspection. If complied with, the bond would be re- turned to the developer; in case of noncompliance, the developer would forfeit the bond. Chairman Savino requested the members work on the wording regarding the performance bond requirements. It was suggested the developer be made aware of the requirement of the performance bond so that he will use good, healthy materials. Vice Chairman Galizia said when a Certificate of Occupancy inspection is to be done, the Community Appearance Board should insist that the landscaping personnel be present. L COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting May 29, 1986 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Arnold recommended a list of guidelines followed for a Certificate of Occupancy inspection be issued to the developer to make the developer aware of the Community Appearance Board criteria. Regarding a time frame, Mr. Arnold stated a 90 day deposit (performance bond) should be required to make certain plant materials survive. GREENING COMMITTEE OF AlA Mr. Savino advised that Town Manager Hugh Williams sent out requests for bids (on behalf of the Greening Committee) to 20 nurseries. The three bids received were examined and visits to the respective nurseries were made. Members found the material at the Green Giant Nursery on Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, to be a nice, healthy stock which is guaranteed for ninety. days. When the Greening Committee recommended the contract be awarded to the Green Giant Nursery, Town Manager Hugh Williams agreed. flThe contract calls for Green Giant Nursery to plant 18 Norohonia, 11 Calophyllum, 4 Green Buttonwood and 2 Royal Palm Trees. At the base of the trees, they will include some Crown of Thorns (red flower plants) , 36 Dwarf Oleanders and 36 Sprengeri. That will add some color to the base of the trees. Perhaps, said Mr. Savino, the condos will follow suit and add color around the trees already planted. Locations for the trees will be staked out on Monday, June 2, 1986, with planting scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 4, 1986. Mr. Savino mentioned one Royal Palm Tree will be planted at the Monterey House and one Royal Palm Tree at the Regency Highland. Inspecting member for the month of June is Chairman Savino. Chairman Savino set the next date for the Community Appearance Board Regular Meeting for Thursday, June 26, 1986, at 9:30 A.M. with the agenda closing on Wednesday, June 11, 1986, at noon. Mrs. Harris made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Keller, to adjourn the w meeting. L i COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting May 29, 1986 Page 5 of 5 Chairman Savino adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Appear- ance Board at 10:50 A.M. V1 • APPROVED: - 7112ei/t 1 A1.40-e-e t {. F S vino, Chairman /U G. ,,Galizia, Vice Chairman G L. Jonson A. R. Keller l• H. Harris ATTEST _a _ .. • ` a Date: ' _ amk 6/19/86 fl L