1984.09.27_CAB_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD, REGULAR MEETING. September 27, 1984
SEACLIFF APARTMENTS, J. LARWIN. EDGEWATER TOWNHOMES.
Chairman Nita C. Martin called the Regular Meeting of the Community Ap-
pearance Board, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 9: 30 A.M.
The agenda is attached. The recording secretary called the roll .
Present: L. P. Johnson, F. Savino, G. J. Galizia ,
A. R. Keller, N. C. Martin, H. C. Arnold (alt. )
Absent: H. Harris (alt.)
MINUTES
Chairman Nita Martin renuested the members review the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of August 30, 1984. After the members read the minutes,
Mrs . Martin asked if there were any corrections . There being no cor-
rections, Mr. Savino made a MOTION, seconded by Mrs . Johnson, to ac-
cept and approve the minutes as read.
Chairman Nita Martin introduced the new recording secretary. A memo
from Mrs . Elaine Roberts, dated August 6, regarding distribution of
mail and notices to Board Members was read by Chairman Nita Martin. A
memo from Anne Kowals, dated September 11, was also read.
SEACLIFF APARTMENTS . MR. JACK LARWIN, REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT.
Mr. Larwin submitted new drawings depicting the parking area and the
surrounding landscaping. Chairman Nita Martin said the Board Members
are concerned with the amount of property available for landscaping
in the narking area . Mr . Larwin explained there is an existing Holly
tree and crotons on the North side of the stairs . He will also plant
dwarf Oleander and ground cover to the North and South side of the lot
to replace the Mother-in-law Tongue plant. The cedar planter boxes
will contain Surinam Cherry hedge, the round planter pots will hold 6 '
Ficus trees and Passion Vines were planted along the cedar shaddow box
fence. Mr. Larwin stated he will plant seven Silver Buttonwood trees
in the courtyard. Blue Daze will be used in place of the Wandering
Jew. The Board Members renuested several changes which were noted on
the drawings and initialed by Mr. Larwin.
Mrs . Johnson asked Mr. Larwin if a sign was to be put up on the proper-
ty. The Board Members advised Mr. Larwin to check with the C.A.B . be-
fore any signs are erected. Mr . Larwin also told the Board Members no
extra lighting is planned .
Mr. Savino made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Keller, to accept and approve
the amended landscaping drawings, presented by Mr. Larwin to the Build-
ing Department, dated September 27, 1984 . Chairman Martin stated the
f^ Motion was carried. Mrs . Johnson objected to the landscaping plans .
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MINUTES : COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD, REGULAR MEETING . September 27, 1984
SEACLIFF APARTMENTS, J. LARWIN. EDGEWATER TOWNHOMES .
EDGEWATER TOWNHOMES
The next item discussed was Edgewater Townhomes . A Certificate of Oc-
cupancy was given to Edgewater. Changes have been made on the second
phase that has been built. The new drawing on file in the Building
Department is a sketch showing no details.
Mr. Galizia said that between the time the C.A.B. inspected the Edge-
water Townhomes and the time the C.A.B. disapproved the facade, Bruce
Sutherland called Mr. Galizia asking for approval on Edgewater. On
July 2 , Nita Martin and Guy Galizia sent Mr. Sutherland a letter dis-
approving the Certificate of Occupancy because of the facade. On July
5, a Certificate of Occupancy was issued. Chairman Nita Martin and
Mr. Galizia, unaware a Certificate of Occupancy was issued, asked Mr.
Sutherland on July 13, if he had received a revised building plan from
Edgewater. Mr. Sutherland advised Mrs . Martin and Mr. Galizia , at
that time, that drawings were received. Mr. Galizia gave dates of
letters and memos disapproving of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Mr. Savino stated that in as much as a Certificate of Occupancy was
issued, the subject should be dropped.
Chairman Nita Martin spoke briefly regarding Edgewater. The Board
Members were advised that Edgewater ' s permit expired and new plans
must be submitted.
BRAEMER ISLE TOWNHOUSES (SPACES AND PLACES)
Chairman Nita Martin asked Mr. Savino to make an oral report of the
sight review of Braemer Isle Townhouses (Spaces and Places) on Sept-
ember 5, 1984 .
Mr. Savino said the members, Mr. Galizia , Mrs . Johnson, Mrs . Harris and
he, met with Mr. Thornbrough and Mr. Tansil. Revised landscape plans
were reviewed and a number of recommendations were made on the plans.
we found that with the recommendations, it was satisfactory and we ap-
proved the landscape plans . The members returned to Town Hall and held
a special meeting. Lucille took minutes as to what transpired at
Braemer Isle Townhouses (Spaces & Places) . At the special meeting, we
approved plans, landscape plans, irrigation and lighting. Plans ap-
proved were the revised plans that Mr. Thornbrough submitted.
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Chairman Nita Martin discussed the Greening Committee briefly. The
n Board Members were advised that the Greening Committee was allocated
$5, 000 .00 in the approved budget.
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MINUTES: COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD, REGULAR MEETING. September 27, 1984
SEACLIFF APARTMENTS, J. LARWIN. EDGEWATER TOWNEOMES.
fiTh Mrs . Martin said after each meeting, she will make notations on the cor-
responding agenda, make copies and forward to Town Commission, Build-
ing Department and Town Manager.
Chairman Nita Martin spoke of the project inspection reports and the ap-
proval form recommended by Mr. Sutherland. When members make a project
inspection report, they can not indicate on the report if project is
approved or not. Approval of project can only be granted at regular
meeting, or at a special meeting, if necessary. When C.A.B. approves
project, a written report is submitted to Building Official, project
owner, members of Town Commission, Town Manager and C.A.B. members .
These reports are recorded in Community Appearance Board file folder.
A brief discussion followed regarding preparation of minutes of the
meetings. Mrs. Martin consented to reviewing the rough draft of these
minutes.
The next regular meeting of the Community Appearance Board is scheduled
for Thursday, October 25, 1984, at 9: 30 A.M. The agenda closes at noon
on October 10.
There being no further business, a MOTION by Frank Savino, seconded by
r Louise Johnson, was made to adjourn the meeting. All members agreed.
Chairman Nita Martin adjourned the meeting at 11 : 15 A.M.
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Ni . a C. Martin, Chairman
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