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1986.01.23_CAB_Minutes_Regular • CA-Q; /a .3 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD JANUARY 23, 1986 9: 30 A.M. Chairman Frank Savino called the Regular Meeting of the Community Ap- pearance Board, Town of Highland Beach, to order at 9: 32 A.M. The recording secretary called the roll. Present were Regular Members F. Savino, G. J. Galizia, L. Johnson, A. R. Keller, Alternate Members H. C. Arnold and M. J. Dempsey. Absent from this meeting was Regular Member H. Harris. Mrs. Johnson made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Galizia, to accept and ap- prove the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 1985, as cor- rected. All members were in favor of the MOTION. CASUARINA APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW, 3450 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD, TOWN LOT 88 N, ARCHITECT DIGBY BRIDGES, PRESENT. Architect Digby Bridges addressed the board members and briefly ex- plained the proposed permanent sign at the entrance to the Casuarina . The members agreed the location of the sign is fine . However, the wave design (logo) was not acceptable and members said it is to be eliminated; no designs or logos will be allowed. Architect .Digby Bridges agreed to eliminate the wave design and so noted on the plans . The sign, continued Mr. Bridges, will be a white background with blue lettering. Just under the sign will be glazed dark blue tiles resting on a white stucco (concrete) base to match the building. The address number will be internally illuminated, said Mr. Bridges . When the permanent sign is erected, the temporary sign will be removed. In discussing the size of the sign, members were advised the sign itself measures 1 ' 10" high by 5 ' 1" long. The address will be placed so it will be very visible. And, the sign will be situated on a landscaped island, one foot into the property. Vice Chairman Galizia made a MOTION to accept the plans for a permanent sign for Casuarina (plan #A-1, dated 1/31/83) with the two waves on the permanent sign, below Casuarina, being eliminated, as noted on the drawings. Mr. Keller seconded the MOTION. 7 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 2 of 8 A roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr. Keller ' aye ' Mrs . Johnson ' aye ' Mr. Arnold ' aye ' Mr . Savino ' aye ' Mr. Galizia ' aye ' JOHN R. ELWELL CONSTRUCTIQN CO. , INC. , APPLICATION FOR PROJECT REVIEW, DECORATIVE FENCE, (JEFF COHEN RESIDENCE, 3921 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD, TOWN LOT 55) , MR. ED ELWELL OF ELWELL CONSTRUCTION, PRESENT. Mr. Ed Elwell of Elwell Construction addressed the members and explained the proposed wood fence and wood deck at the Jeff Cohen Residence. When members mentioned the application stated "extension of a concrete deck" , Mr. Elwell said that was an error; we are asking permission for a wood deck and wood fence. The concrete deck, continued Mr. Elwell, and part of the fence exist. Mr. Elwell said the wood deck is to be located at the North and South end of the area going back to the pumps around the pool. The wood els\ fence would go around the border of the property (from the house to the back property) along the seawall where the elevation of the fence will drop down to 3 ' in order to allow a view. The shadowbox fence at the North and South, on the side property, will be constructed of #2 Cedar (treated lumber) and will be 6 ' high. Chairman Savino said the terrace at that property has anodized aluminum with steel spiral stairway. Perhaps, continued Mr. Savino, the fence could be the same as the balcony and stairs . Mr. Elwell said a fence is not considered part of the house. The area Mr. Savino mentioned, continued Mr. Elwell, was in bad shape--rusting and pitting--and must be painted yearly. The material to be used for the fence and deck, stated Mr. Elwell, is the pressure treated, green lumber with zinc coated nails . The wood versus aluminum, is a matter of taste, continued Mr. Elwell . When Mr. Keller questioned the 6 ' height of the fence, Mr. Elwell said he spoke with Building Inspector Abbate who advised the 6 ' height was fine. Mr. Keller made a MOTION that the fence illustrated in drawings attached 410 to permit application dated 1/7/86, for project named Jeff Cohen Resi- dence be recommended for approval as illustrated on attached drawings SK-1, initialed E.C.E. , dated 23 Jan. 1986 and SK-2, initialed E.C.E. , dated 23 Jan. 1986. 1 1 • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23 , 1986 Page 3 of 8 When vice Chairman Galizia asked when the fence is to be installed, Mr. Elwell said part of the fence (30 lineal feet) is already in. According to a memorandum from the Building Official, continued Mr. Galizia, the fence will not be built seaward of the Coastal Construc- tion Control Line until written permission is received from the Department of Natural Resources . Mr . Elwell said that is correct and the application is being processed at the present time. The D.N.R. is concerned with the wooden deck. We need not obtain a permit, continued Mr . Elwell, but we will obtain written approval of the fence as part of the approval process for the wood deck. The MOTION was seconded by Mr. Arnold. The roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr. Arnold ' aye ' Mrs. Johnson ' no' Mr. Keller ' aye ' Mr . Savino 'aye ' Mr. Galizia ' aye ' Mrs . Johnson said she voted no because she feels the wooden structure will disintegrate and look bad. ROYAL HIGHLANDS FINAL LANDSCAPE REVIEW, TOWN LOTS 20-28, MR. LORENZ SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF TERON INTERNATIONAL; MR. GEORGE KEEN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, PRESENT. Mr. Lorenz Schmidt, addressing the board, explained the difference between this new plan and the previous two plans is the buildings and the aperture. The same landscape form at the front edge of the property has been maintained, said Mr. Schmidt; and, based on our last discussion, we added the 14 extra trees into the presentation along with the street trees in front of the property. Chairman Savino said at the last meeting the Community Appearance Board requested Mr. Keen use taller trees ( 18/20 ' ) ; the new plan shows no 16 ' to 18 ' trees. r COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 4 of 8 Chairman Savino read part of a letter from Mr. Bradshaw into the minutes . "The vegetation will be as high and dense as possible, seagrapes being 18 to 20 ' high and planted in clumps at the front face of the property. Upon entering, the waterfall will be visible. " When Mr . Bradshaw said 18 to 20' high, it was from the road grade, stated Mr. Keen. We have gone through this discussion before - when you put the 14 to 16 ' trees on top of a 5 ' mound, you' re up to 20 ' . Mr. Keen said the objective is to screen the two levels of parking. To do that, we put tall trees (14/16 ' ) on the top, back side of the berm which runs along the 4 ' retaining wall. We face that down with small flowering trees to take up the clear trunk as far as vegetation; and then, we face that down with a lower shrub dress . When Chairman Savino questioned what a Kopsia was, Mr. Keen said it ' s a small flowering tree they would have facing down the front side of ' the larger trees. It is 8/10 ' tall with a 5/6 ' spread and qualifies as a small flowering tree, continued Mr. Keen. Mr. Keen said the plan indicates a large number of Scaevolas because it is used in the planters along the front face of the garage at the second level and in the planters on the third level recreation deck for a uniform look. In the front mounding area, said Mr. Keen, we are using Scaevolas, Pampus Grass, Pittosporum, Seagrape Shrub--all material that will survive the harsh conditions that exist not only on the ALA side but on the ocean side as well. Mr. Keen said he eliminated the Sable Palms that were intended for use on the recreation deck (sky terraces) because the wind conditions up there would not be good for them. And, a Sable Palm is a tied up palm that doesn' t look good for at least two years . Washingtonians and more Coconuts were substituted. Dune planting, said Mr . Keen, will have to be approved by the Depart- ment of Natural Resources for planting East of the Coastal Construction Line. n COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 5 of 8 Mr. Keen said all material in their standard contract is guaranteed for one year--if a tree dies within that one year, it would be replaced--if not replaced with the same thing, they would make the judgement to replace it with something suitable. At Chairman Savino ' s request, Mr . Keen agreed to plant 14 Norohonia Trees on the right-of-way. Mr. Keen made a notation, which he initialed, on the plan. Mr. Schmidt said he was advised by his attorneys to put a fence be- tween the two easements to define one from the other because of potential liability. Following discussion, Mr. Schmidt agreed to use a Ligustrum Hedge in place of a fence. Chairman Savino inquired if there were plans for the screening of the garage. Mr. Schmidt presented a brochure showing decorative blocks which will be used to screen the entire garage front (where ever the open- ings are) along the face of the building. An interior designer will coordinate the screening treatment of the garage wall with the final treatment in terms of the kind of tile that will be used on the terraces, floor and wall treatment of the lobbies and everything like that. We will meet the code requirement for screening in Ordinance 503, said Mr. Schmidt. With everyone very concerned about the screening, I would like to point out that the architectural plans show the down- stairs level of the garage is almost entirely screened with the berm and the planting . The second level of the deck, continued Mr. Schmidt, will have a 42" handrail with a planter box containing Scaevola . So, we ' re talking about an 8 ' 4" area that will be covered with the decorative cinder blocks. Chairman Savino suggested the use of some solid blocks to break up the lighting that may filter through the decorative blocks. Continu- ing, Mr. Savino said he would like to see it screened so that when you travel in a car, you do not see the lights . When Mr. Keller questioned how the rich vegetation at the various sky terraces will be watered, Mr. Keen advised that will be done through an internal watering system. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 6 of 8 In discussing the lighting, Mr. Keen stated he is using two fixtures exclusively--the 8" square Bollard which is 42 " high will be used at the grade parking level only and the 12" swivel mounted basic up- light (which is placed in the shrubbery) will be used on the sky terraces for indirect lighting. In discussing the dune walkover, Mr. Keen said it will conform to the Department of Natural Resources regulations and the plans show where it will occur. The board members requested a notation regarding the dune walkover (width not to exceed 5 ' ) be made on the plans and be initialed and dated by Mr. Keen. Mr. Keen complied with the request. Chairman Savino said Mr. Keen shows 100 Scaevolas planted in the front of the project at the South end and requested they be replaced with Lantana. Mr. Keen agreed and made the necessary notation on the plans . Following lengthy discussion, Mr. Keller said the following MOTION deals with only such items that are the responsibility of the Commu- nity Appearance Board. Recommended approval is given to the landscaping and vegetation at both the ground level and terraces, also lighting as illustrated in the following drawings, with corrections as noted on drawings (drawings are L-1 through 9) . These drawings deal with Royal High- lands, all dated 1/16/86, prepared by Bradshaw and Associates. Vice Chairman Galizia seconded the MOTION. The roll call vote re- sulted as follows : Mr. Arnold ' aye ' Mr. Keller ' aye ' Mrs. Johnson 'aye' Mr. Galizia 'aye ' Mr. Savino ' aye ' Chairman Savino said the MOTION covered everything - the changes that we made, the landscaping, the light emanating from the design brick and the terraces. A brief discussion regarding the color chips and roof tiles followed. Members were ready to propose a MOTION concerning this matter. Mrs. Louise Johnson made a MOTION to recommend approval of colors as shown on Application for Project Review (re-dated 1/16/86) dealing with Royal Highlands. i COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 7 of 8 Vice Chairman Galizia seconded the MOTION. The roll call vote resulted as follows : Mr. Keller ' aye' Mrs . Johnson ' aye ' Mr. Arnold ' aye ' Mr. Galizia 'aye ' Mr. Savino 'aye ' Mr. Schmidt thanked the members and said "I take it I now have all the approvals I need to build this project from the Community Appearance Board" . Members agreed all approvals were given except for the sign. To this, Mr. Schmidt said he will be back for the sign approval. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Arnold suggested the Community Appearance Board obtain a copy of the Department of Natural Resources Regulations regarding the dune walkovers, etc. Chairman Savino mentioned the Town signs at the North and South end of Highland Beach have been painted. Mrs . Johnson said she has been complaining about the landscaping around those signs for some time and has received no satisfaction. Chairman Savino suggested Mrs . Johnson write the Town Manager re- garding this matter. Chairman Savino said he received a copy of a letter addressed to the Town Manager from Commissioners Stewart and Basso regarding the Town property out side of the new building. The entire area is to be up- graded. However, no mention was made regarding the areas around the Town signs . Continuing, Chairman Savino said he will call it to the attention of the Town Manager and request that the landscaping around each Town sign be improved to enhance same. Chairman Savino stated he will get together with the Greening Com- mittee to discuss the planting of more trees along AlA. The next date for the Community Appearance Board' s Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 1986 at 9: 30 A.M. with the agenda closing on Wednesday, February 12 , 1986 at noon. i COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD n Regular Meeting January 23, 1986 Page 8 of 8 The Certificate of Occupancy inspector for the month of February is Vice Chairman Galizia . Mr. Arnold made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Keller, to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Savino adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Community Ap- pearance Board at 11:45 A.M. APPROVED:-�,Cc)lLi -0?- -} �/ h Savin , Chairman G. Galizia, Vice Chairman (IP edit--- . R. Keller ;i )(1-1,, SL :5-e4,--, Sc) L. Johnson, Secretary fsN -^ Al c /4 H. C. 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