Land Development and Planning Project Files_4229 Tranquility Dr._20230921_22-0015TRANSMITTAL FORM
REPORT OF REVIEW &
ACTION BY PLANNING BOARD
Transmit to: Town Planner Ingrid Allen
Building Department
Date: September 21, 2023
Applicant/Owner: John Dykinga
Property Address: 4229 Tranquility Drive, Highland Beach, FL 33487
Property Control Number: 24-43-47-04-02-004-0050
Application No. 22-0015
Preliminary Review:
Final Review: special exception request to install a 100 square foot dock and a
24,000 pound capacity boat lift.
Amended Site Plan Review
Other
AT THE SEPTEMBER 21, 2023, MEETING, THE PLANNING BOARD REVIEWED THE ABOVE
MATTER PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND HEREBY
CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING ACTION WAS TAKEN:
Denied
Approved
Approved with Modifications (as noted)
Other:
PLEASE TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SUBJECT MATTER, I.E.,
ISSUE PERMIT, TRANSMIT TO TOWN COMMISSION, RETURN TO APPLICANT, ETC.
IF THE ABOVE PLANS WERE DENIED OR APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS, PLEASE NOTE THE
BOARD’S FINDINGS:
MOTION: Adwar/DeMoss – Moved to approve ( Development Order No. 22-0015).
Based upon a roll call: Member Adwar (Yes), Member DeMoss (Yes),
Member Brown (Yes), Member Powell (Yes), Member Chudnofsky (Yes),
and Chairperson Goldenberg (Yes). The motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
CLERK’S OFFICE USE ONLY:
Transmitted to the Building Department: 09/21/2023
REVIEW GIVEN TO SUBJECT PROPERTY
PLANNING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
TO: PLANNING BOARD
FROM: INGRID ALLEN, TOWN PLANNER
SUBJECT: APPLICATION BY JOHN DYKINGA, OCEAN ONE MARINE, INC,
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST TO INSTALL A 100
SQUARE FOOT DOCK, AND A 24,000 POUND CAPACITY BOAT
LIFT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4229 TRANQUILITY
DRIVE. (DO# 22-0015).
Applicant (Property Owner): Michael Duggan
4229 Tranquility Drive
Highland Beach, FL 33487
Applicant’s Agent: John Dykinga
Ocean One Marine, Inc.
1330 S. Killian Drive, #2
West Palm Beach, Fl. 33403
Property Characteristics:
Comprehensive Plan Land Use: Single Family
Zoning District: Residential Single Family (RS)
Site Location: 4229 Tranquility Drive
Parcel PCN#: 24-43-47-04-02-005-0170
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
HIGHLAND BEACH BUILDING DEPARTMENT
3614 S. Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
Ph: (561) 278-4540
Fx: (561) 265-3582
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Request and Analysis:
The Applicant is proposing to install a new 100 square foot marginal dock, and a 4-post 24,000
pound capacity boat lift. The site currently contains a dock (approximately 200 square feet) which
will be removed.
The Applicant has obtained Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
authorization for the proposed dock and boat lift. The letter provided by FDEP (dated January 19,
2023) indicates that a separate permit or authorization will not be required from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE). The corresponding FDEP file number is provided in the table below.
Note that on the plans submitted to FDEP by the Applicant, the location of new steps along the
seawall are proposed 10 feet from the side property lines while the location of such steps proposed
on the plans submitted to the Town, are at 19 feet from the side property lines. While such proposed
steps are not considered an accessory marine facility as described in Section 30-68(g) of the Town
Code and do not require Planning Board approval , it is worth noting that correspondence from
FDEP (attached) indicates that such change in the location of the steps is acceptable and does not
require a reverification from FDEP.
PROPOSED ACTIVITY FDEP (FILE NO.)
Dock and boat lift 50-0409808-003-EE
Section 30-67(b) of the Town Code indicates that such proposed accessory marine facilities require
Special Exception approval by the Planning Board. Section 30-36(a) of the Town code states that
the Planning Board may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a request for special exception
relating to accessory marine facilities.
If the Planning Board approves the request, the Applicant will be required to obtain a building permit
from the Town of Highland Beach Building Department following such approval and prior to
initiation of construction. Pursuant to Section 30-21(g) of the Town Code, commencement of
construction shall be initiated within two (2) years following the date of approval by the Planning
Board.
Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s proposed request including plans date stamped received by the
Building Department on August 28. 2023 and finds that the project is consistent with the Zoning
Code (Chapter 30).
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (561) 637-2012 or
iallen@highlandbeach.us
Attachments: Application
Aerials
FDEP email correspondence and authorization letter
Applicant Plans (11X17)
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From:Miles, Michelle
To:Ingrid Allen
Subject:RE: File No. 50-0409808-003-EE: 4229 Tranquility Drive, Highland Beach
Date:Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:42:28 AM
Attachments:image002.png
Exemption Dug 003.pdf
Ingrid,
Here is the official Exemption letter from the department. I believe that on our stamped plans it was
also approved for 25 ft. from the neighboring property. The site is not on State Submerged Lands so
it does not have to meet setback criteria under 18-21.004(3)(d) and the proposed location of the lift
is fine.
To confirm the 19 ft. change for the location of the steps over the seawall cap is an approved change
and does not require a reverification by FDEP.
Sincerely,
Michelle Miles
OPS Environmental Specialist I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast District – West Palm Beach
3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 7210-1
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Michelle.Miles@FloridaDEP.gov
From: Ingrid Allen <iallen@highlandbeach.us>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:35 AM
To: Miles, Michelle <Michelle.Miles@FloridaDEP.gov>
Subject: RE: File No. 50-0409808-003-EE: 4229 Tranquility Drive, Highland Beach
EXTERNAL MESSAGE
This email originated outside of DEP. Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links,
or responding to this email.
Ms. Miles
Thank you for your quick response. Please note that in my email below, I referenced 15’9” from the
south PL; however, this was an error it is 19’. Given your response below, the proposed 19’ is
acceptable unless you advised me otherwise.
The Applicant provided a separate letter from FDEP (dated 2-2-2022), file no. 50-0409808-002-EE,
for a boat lift. The plans submitted to the Town (see attached), show the proposed location of the
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boat lift at 25 feet from the south PL rather than 38 feet as reflected on the plans submitted to
FDEP. If you would confirm that the 2-22-22 authorization is still valid given this change of location
(Note I emailed Rebecca J. George who was listed as the contact, but I have not heard back from
her).
Thank you, much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ingrid Allen
Town Planner
Town of Highland Beach
3614 S. Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach FL 33487
(561) 278-4540 Office (option 3)
(561) 278-2606 Fax
www.highlandbeach.us
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From: Miles, Michelle <Michelle.Miles@FloridaDEP.gov>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 8:08 AM
To: Ingrid Allen <iallen@highlandbeach.us>
Subject: RE: File No. 50-0409808-003-EE: 4229 Tranquility Drive, Highland Beach
Good morning,
This would be an acceptable plan change and this would not need a reverification on our end. The
activity would still be exempt from needing a permit. However, the owner needs to follow the new
proposal that they have submitted to you moving forward.
Please let me know if you need anything else!
Sincerely,
Michelle Miles
OPS Environmental Specialist I
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast District – West Palm Beach
3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 7210-1
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Michelle.Miles@FloridaDEP.gov
From: Ingrid Allen <iallen@highlandbeach.us>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:44 PM
To: Miles, Michelle <Michelle.Miles@FloridaDEP.gov>
Subject: File No. 50-0409808-003-EE: 4229 Tranquility Drive, Highland Beach
EXTERNAL MESSAGE
This email originated outside of DEP. Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links,
or responding to this email.
Ms. Miles:
Regarding the 1/19/23 correspondence provided by FDEP on the above-referenced file, please note
that on the plans submitted to the Town, the proposed steps start at 19’ from the north property
line (PL) rather than 10 feet as reflected on the plans submitted to FDEP, and approximately 15’9”
from the south PL rather than 10 feet. Kindly confirm whether the 1-19-23 authorization is still valid
given these modifications.
Sincerely,
Ingrid Allen
Town Planner
Town of Highland Beach
3614 S. Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach FL 33487
(561) 278-4540 Office (option 3)
(561) 278-2606 Fax
www.highlandbeach.us
PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Highland
Beach officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request.
Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If
you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this
entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect
those of the Town of Highland Beach.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
APPLICATION NO. 22-0015
500 Ft Public Notification Boundary
September 05, 2023
Dear Property Owner:
This is to notify you that the PLANNING BOARD of the Town of Highland Beach
will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 9:30 AM in the
Community Room of the Town Library located at 3618 South Ocean Boulevard,
Highland Beach, Florida to consider the following application.
APPLICATION BY JOHN DYKINGA, OCEAN ONE MARINE, INC, FOR A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST TO INSTALL A 100 SQUARE FOOT DOCK,
AND A 24,000 POUND CAPACITY BOAT LIFT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4229 TRANQUILITY DRIVE.
The application is available for inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, Monday
through Friday during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Any person that decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning Board with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
The Town of Highland Beach does not provide such a record.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need special accommodation
to attend or participate in this meeting should cont act the Town Clerk’s Office at (561) 278-4548
at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the
Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
For additional information, please contact the Town Planner at (561) 278-4540.
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