Land Development and Planning Project Files_4203 Tranquility Dr._20241212_PZ-24-15TRANSMITTAL FORM
REPORT OF REVIEW &
ACTION BY PLANNING BOARD
Transmit to: Town Planner Ingrid Allen
Building Department
Date: December 12, 2024
Applicant/Owner: Robert Hammond / William Thomas
Property Address: 4203 Tranquility Dr., Highland Beach FL 33487
Property Control Number: 24-43-47-04-02-005-0120
Application No. PZ-24-15
Preliminary Review:
Final Review: special exception to install a 136'6" seawall along with
associated seawall cap, a 297.5 square foot dock, and a 16,000 pound capacity
elevator boat lift
Amended Site Plan Review :
Other
AT THE DECEMBER 12, 2024 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:
IF THE ABOVE PLANS WERE DENIED OR APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS, PLEASE NOTE THE
BOARD’S FINDINGS:
MOTION: Mendelson/Chudnofsky - Moved to approve Development Order No. PZ-
24-15. Based upon roll call: Vice Chairperson Mendelson (Yes), Member
Chudnofsky (Yes), Member Rosen (Yes), Member Brown (Yes), Member
Powell (Yes), and Member Axelrod (Yes). The motion passed on a 6 to 0
vote.
CLERK’S OFFICE USE ONLY:
Transmitted to the Building Department: 12/12/2024
REVIEW GIVEN TO SUBJECT PROPERTY
File Attachments for Item:
C. Development Order Application No. PZ-24-15 / Robert Hammond
Application No. PZ-24-15 by William Thomas, Unlimited Permit Services, Inc.,
requesting a special exception to install a 136'6" seawall along with associated seawall
cap, a 297.5 square foot dock, and a 16,000 pound capacity elevator boat lift for the
property located at 4203 Tranquility Drive.
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PLANNING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
MEETING OF: December 12, 2024
TO: PLANNING BOARD
FROM: INGRID ALLEN, TOWN PLANNER
SUBJECT: APPLICATION BY WILLIAM THOMAS, UNLIMITED PERMIT
SERVICES, INC., REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO
INSTALL A 136’6” SEAWALL ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED
SEAWALL CAP, A 297.5 SQUARE FOOT DOCK, AND A 16,000
POUND CAPACITY ELEVATOR BOAT LIFT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4203 TRANQUILITY DRIVE. (APPLICATION NO.
PZ-24-15).
Applicant (Property Owner): Robert D. Hammond
4205 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
Applicant’s Agent: William Thomas
Unlimited Permit Services, Inc.
902 NE 1 Street #2
Pompano Beach, Fl. 33060
Property Characteristics:
Comprehensive Plan Land Use: Single Family
Zoning District: Residential Single Family (RS)
Site Location: 4203 Tranquility Drive
Parcel PCN#: 24-43-47-04-02-005-0120
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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Adjacent Properties:
PARCEL ZONING DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE
DESIGNATION
North Residential Single Family (RS) Single Family
South Residential Single Family (RS) Single Family
East Residential Multiple Family Low
Density (RML)
Multi Family Low
Density
West Residential Single Family (RS) Single Family
Property History:
On November 14, 2024, the Planning Board granted site plan approval (Application PZ-24-8) for a
new two-story, 6,012 square foot single family residence with pool and jacuzzi (motion carried 7-
0).
Request and Analysis:
The Applicant is requesting a special exception to install a 136’6” seawall (within 18 inches
waterward of the existing seawall) along with associated seawall cap, a 297.5 square foot concrete
dock, and a 16,000 pound capacity elevator boat lift. The property is currently vacant with an existing
wood dock adjacent to the property which the Applicant proposes to remove. The lot previously
contained a one-story single family residence that, according to the Palm Beach County Property
Appraiser, was built in 1982. A demolition permit was issued by the Town’s Building Department
on August 1, 2024 (Permit No. 24-636-D).
The Applicant has obtained Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) authorization
for the above-referenced request (FDEP File No. 50-452420-001,002,003-EE). According to the
FDEP authorization (dated August 28, 2024), a separate authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers is not required. Note that the plans approved by FDEP and the plans submitted to the
Town reflect dimensional discrepancies in the linear feet of the proposed seawall/seawall cap, and
the square footage of the proposed dock. Email correspondence from FDEP indicates that such
discrepancies do not affect the validity of FDEP’s authorization (see attached).
Pursuant to Section 6-128(b) of the Town Code, all seawalls west of State Road A1A shall be at
Base Flood Elevation (BFE) or higher as provided by the FEMA FIRM maps. The BFE for the
property is currently at 6 feet. The Applicant’s proposed seawall is 6.5 feet NAVD.
The proposed dock and boat lift are in compliance with the 25 foot required marine side setback for
accessory marine facilities located within the Residential Single Family (RS) zoning district. In
addition, the proposed boat lift is in compliance with the below definition of “boat lift” as provided
in Section 30-131 of the Town Code. According to the Applicant’s lift detail (sheet 6), the top of
the proposed boat lift is 6’6” above the proposed dock while the top of the vessel’s superstructure is
approximately 7’10”.
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Boat lifts means the bottom of the keel of any boat shall not be hoisted greater than
one foot above the minimum seawall elevation. In no case shall the lift be higher than
the superstructure of the boat when lifted (Sec. 30-131).
Section 30-67(b) of the Town Code indicates that docks, seawalls, and boat lifts in all Residential
zoning districts 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 seawalls, bulkheads, retaining walls and accessory marine facilities.
If the Planning Board approves the request, the Applicant will be required to obtain a building
permit, prior to initiation of construction, from the Town of Highland Beach Building Department.
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 reviewed the Applicant’s proposed request including plans date stamped received by the
Building Department on November 6, 2024 and finds that the project is consistent with the special
exception provisions of Section 30-36 of the Town Code, were applicable, and consistent with the
Town Comprehensive Plan and Town Code of Ordinances.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (561) 637-2012 or
iallen@highlandbeach.us
Attachments: Application
Aerials
Current site photo
FDEP approval
Applicant Plans (11X17)
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Miles ±Scale: 1:564
Date: 10/22/2024
Time: 4:00 PM
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4203 Tranquility Drive01/01/2024Previous one-story residence, shown below, has been demolished (Permit No. 24-636-D).Page 143
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PHOTO TAKEN 10-23-24
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From:Field, Matthew
To:Ingrid Allen
Subject:RE: File No. 50-452420-001, 002, 003-EE
Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:00:33 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Stamped Plans Hammond Residence.pdf
Good morning,
After reviewing the plans, they submitted to you, they appear slightly different from what
we reviewed. They still appear to meet the original exemption codes so I don’t think they
would need any extra verification from us. I’ll attach the plans submitted to me in this
email, but the activities they’re proposing for you would still be exempt under the same
rules cited in the exemption letter.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Matthew FieldEnvironmental Specialist I
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast District – West Palm Beach
3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 7210-1
West Palm Beach, FL 33406Matthew.Field@floridadep.gov
Office: (561) 681-6714
From: Ingrid Allen <iallen@highlandbeach.us>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 10:59 AM
To: Field, Matthew <Matthew.Field@FloridaDEP.gov>
Subject: File No. 50-452420-001, 002, 003-EE
EXTERNAL MESSAGE
This email originated outside of DEP. Please use caution when opening attachments,
clicking links, or responding to this email.
Matthew:
I was hoping you can assist me on the above file for the Hammond residence at 4203
Tranquility Drive. The FDEP permit includes the below activities which do not match the
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dimensions provided on the Town submitted plans (see attached Town submitted plans). I
want to make sure that these small discrepancies do not affect the validity of the applicant’s
FDEP permit. Kindly advise.
FDEP: Install 135 linear feet of new seawall and seawall cap vs Town submitted
plans which show 136’-6” .
FDEP: Install 425 sf concrete dock vs Town submitted plans which show 297.5 sf
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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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION NO. PZ-24-15
500 Ft Public Notification Boundary
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, December 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM in the
Commission Chambers at Town Hall located at 3614 South Ocean Boulevard, Highland
Beach, Florida to consider the following application.
APPLICATION BY WILLIAM THOMAS, UNLIMITED PERMIT SERVICES, INC.,
REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO INSTALL A 136’6” SEAWALL
ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED SEAWALL CAP, A 297.5 SQUARE FOOT DOCK,
AND A 16,000 POUND CAPACITY ELEVATOR BOAT LIFT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4203 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 contact 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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