1974.10.31_CAB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Community Appearance Board, on Thursday,
October 31 , 1974 , at the Highland Beach
Town Hall
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. with the fol-
lowing members present: Messrs. Beekman , Johnson , and Rex, and
Mmes. Becker and Stewart.
Minutes of the last meeting were read. Mrs . Stewart asked
that the minutes reflect that members were asked to send any
suggestions relative to zoning to the Town Board before their
next meeting. Mr. Johnson made a motion that the amended minutes
be approved, seconded by Mrs. Becker. Approved by Messrs. Johnson,
Beekman, and Rex, and Mmes. Becker and Stewart.
Vice-Chairman Rex announced that Mrs . Stewart had been ap-
pointed to an additional two-year term by the Town Council.
Item #1
Mr. Rex asked that nominations be made to fill the vacant
post of Chairman of the CAB. Mr. Beekman nominated Mrs . Stewart,
seconded by Mrs . Becker. Approved by Messrs. Johnson, Beekman
and Rex, and Mrs. Becker.
Chairperson Stewart was given control of the meeting.
Item #2
In view of the fact that Mr. Earl Totz, representing the Bel
Lido property owners, relinquished his time, Mr. Rex made a
motion that the regular meeting be adjourned and a workshop meet-
ing be convened to review with Mr. August Urbanek his landscape
plans for the Ambassadors South property, seconded by Mrs. Becker.
Approved by Messrs . Johnson, Beekman , and Rex, and Mmes. Becker
and Stewart.
Mr. Urbanek' s landscape architect Mr. Hal Hauskins represent-
ing Davis & Craven Inc. , attended the workshop. A number of sug-
gestions were put forth by CAB members including:
1. Planting palms other than coconut.
2. Increase plantings in the area of the swimming pool.
3. Attempt to improve the appearance of the concrete
wall at the south end of the property.
Mr. Rex made a motion that the workshop be closed and the
regular meeting be reconvened, seconded by Mr. Johnson. Approved
by Messrs . Beekman, Johnson, and Rex, and Mmes. Stewart and Becker.
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Item #3 - Highland Beach Towers
�.� Mr. Rex made a motion that the plans be tabled because no
one from Highland Beach Towers was present, seconded by
Mr. Beekman. Approved by Messrs . Beekman , Johnson, and Rex,
and Mmes. Becker and Stewart.
Item #4 - Bel Lido Properties
Mr. Earl Totz represented the Bel Lido property owners.
The gates were changed from silver gray to bronze aluminum.
Members of the CAB expressed concern for the appearance of the
property between the gate and Highway AlA. The plans were not
specific relative to the number and type of plantings to be
made in the center "mall. " Mr. Rex made a motion that the plans
be approved as shown, with the understanding that the areas
shown in green be planted as thickly as possible and that the
area west of the gate be given careful consideration by the Bel
Lido Association before completion of the project, seconded by
Mr. Johnson. Approved by Messrs . Johnson, Beekman, and Rex,
and Mrs. Stewart. Mrs . Becker voted nay.
Item #5 - Regency Highland
Represented by Mr. Goldberger and Mr. David Albin, President
of Environmental Enterprises , Inc. Mr. Rex made a motion that
the landscaping plans for the west side of AlA be approved,
seconded by Mr. Johnson. Approved by Messrs. Johnson, Beekman,
and Rex, and Mmes . Becker and Stewart.
Item #6 - Holiday Inn
Mr. Jeff Gapstur represented Frank Masiello & Associates .
Mrs. Stewart read Mr. Masiello ' s September 17 , 1974 letter to the
CAB. Mrs. Stewart then read Mr. Masiello' s October 9 , 1974 let-
ter to the CAB in which the outdoor lighting fixtures , bronze
railings , and beige color for the building exterior were indi-
cated. Mr. Rex made a motion that the building color and exterior
lighting fixtures be approved as presented, seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Approved by Messrs. Johnson, Beekman , and Rex, and Mmes. Becker
and Stewart.
Item #7 - Highland Beach Towers
Represented by Mr. Roy Smith, architect. Discussion centered
around redwood boardwalk to beach, and garage lighting fixtures .
Mrs. Stewart referred to minutes of the August 29 , 1974 meeting
recommending boardwalk to beach. Mr. Rex made a motion that the
amended plans be approved, seconded by Mrs . Becker. Approved by
Messrs. Johnson, Beekman, and Rex, and Mmes . Becker and Stewart.
There was a brief intermission for Halloween cider and
doughnuts .
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Old Business
Mrs. Stewart read a 10/25/74 letter from Colonel Hauck. It
was suggested that we reply stating our sympathy for his state-
ments , but pointing out that we were in no position to legislate.
Town Manager, Mrs . Roberts , asked if anyone would volunteer
to head a project to inject palms against lethal yellowing. No
members responded affirmatively.
It was suggested that someone with an artistic bent, rather
than a lawyer, be found to fill the opening as alternate on the
CAB.
A letter will be sent to Richard Rodgers of Boca Hi Inc.
relative to their landscaping plans for Braemer Arms.
At 10 : 00 p.m. Mr. Rex made a motion that the meeting be
adjourned, seconded by Mrs . Becker. Approved by Messrs. Johnson,
Beekman, and Rex, and Mmes . Becker and Stewart.
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