2000.08.09_PB_Minutes_Regular•
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES
Wednesdav, August 9, 2000 10.00 A M
Chairman Alfred E. Bresnahan called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 9:30 A.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. Present were
Chairman Bresnahan, Neil W. Burd, Guido Teichner, Harold Hagelmann,
Theresa M. Colarullo and Eugene Diliberto. Vice-Chair Gerald B.
Church was absent. Also present were Building Official Bob Dawson,
Town Attorney Thomas Sliney and members of the general public.
Chairman Bresnahan stated the reason for this Public Hearing as
follows: FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING A REZONING OF THE
FOLLOWING PARCELS OF LAND FROM RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) TO GS
(GOVERNMENT SERVICE): ORB5365P1462 PARCEL A, AND ORB11379P754. THE
COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS SET FORTH IN THE LETTER OF AUDREY
WOLF, PALM BEACH COUNTY DIRECTOR, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT &
OPERATIONS , DATED JUNE 1, 2 0 0 0 TO TOWN MANAGER BEN SAAG, WHICH I S ON
FILE IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED
EAST OF THE BOLA HIGHLAND CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX.
. SAID PROPOSED INFORMATION IS ON FILE IN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATED AT TOWN HALL, 3614 SOUTH OCEAN BLVD., HIGHLAND BEACH, FL
33487, AND IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY BE
HEARD AT SAID PLACE AND TIME OR MAY ENTER THEIR VIEWS OR OBJECTIONS
IN WRITING WITH THE DEPUTY TOWN CLERK BEFORE THE DATE AND TIME OF
HEARING.
Mr. Bob Massaretti of Gee & Jenson Engineering, and representative
for the County, provided a presentation of subject rezoning request.
His documentation quoted the Town's Comprehensive Plan, as stating
that Highland Beach will provide beach access. (Presentation filed
in Planning Board's County Park file.)
Mr. Massaretti addressed several noted points of concern, being
archeological and historic features, pedestrian crossing, sea
turtles, night use. He indicated that the County will work with the
Town to create a passive a park and put in place as many safety
issues as possible.
After questions from the Board were addressed, Chairman Bresnahan
opened discussion to the public. Several residents spoke in
opposition to rezoning of property, stating their concerns which
were addressed by Mr. Massaretti and other County representatives in
attendance.
• After Public Hearing was closed, Board continued discussion with the
following MOTION being made by MR. BURD/MR. BRESNAHAN:
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THE PLANNING BOARD MOVES TO CONSIDER THE REZONING OF THE
FOLLOWING PARCELS OF LAND E~'ROM RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY) TO GS (GOVERNMENT SERVICE): ORB5365P1462 Parcel
A, and ORB11379P754. THE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS
SET FORTH IN THE LETTER OF AUDREY WOLF, PALM BEACH COUNTY
DIRECTOR, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS, DATED JUNE
1, 2000 TO TOWN MANAGER BEN SAAG, WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED
EAST OF THE BOLA HIGHLAND CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX.
The following Rollcall Vote was taken:
Mr. Teichner NO
Mr. Hagelmann NO
Mr. Diliberto NO
Mr. Burd NO
Mrs. Colarullo NO
Mr. Bresnahan NO
MOTION was OPPOSED with a 6-0 vote.
An additional MOTION was made by MR. TEICHNER/MR. BURD:
• THE PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE TOWN COMMISSION THAT
FURTHER STUDY OF THE PROPOSAL FOR REZONING, IN CONJUNCTION
WITH FURTHER INPUT FROM THEM OF THE DETAILED USAGE
INTENDED BY THE COUNTY TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF PUBLIC
BENEFIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(i.e. PRESERVATION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE SITE,
SECURITY CONCERNS OF THE SITE, MAXIMUM PUBLIC UTILIZATION
OF THE SITE, AND OTHER CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY THE PUBLIC
OF THE TOWN) , TO FIND SOME COMMON GROUND TO IMPLEMENT GOOD
USE OF THIS PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
MOTION was APPROVED with a 6-0 unanimous approval.
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn
was made by MR. HAGELMANN/MRS. COLARULLO at 11:40 A.M. .
APPROVE:
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Alfred E . Bresnahan, Ch . ~~""~
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Gerald B. Church, V.Ch. // absent
Guido Teichner
Harold R. Hagelmann
Eugene Diliberto
Neil W. Burd ' ~~~
Theresa M. Colarullo
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