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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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Mondav, Mav 17, 1999 9.30 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 Alfred E. Bresnahan, Members Victor P. Hadeed, Harold R.
Hagelmann, S. Myron Browner, Guido Teichner and new member Gerald
Church. Eugene Diliberto was absent. Also present were
Commissioners Lowe and Sorrelli, Town Attorney Thomas Sliney,
Building Official Bob Dawson and members of the general public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by MR. HAGELMANN/MR. BROWNER, the Minutes of the May
April 14, 1999 Regular Meeting were unanimously approved.
Chairman Bresnahan welcomed new member Gerald B. Church.
NEW BUSINESS
Agenda was amended to hear the Byrd Beach issue at the end of
meeting due to applicant being delayed.
Mr. Dawson stated that he had two issues for the Board to hear
today, one being a house renovation, of which application was
misplaced within the Building Dept. and was not transmitted to the
Deputy Clerk for posting on May agenda. The second issue would be
Mark Rothenberg with a conceptual overview for his development
south of Regency Highland.
PRELIMINARY REVIEW FOR REMODEL OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4323 TRANQUILITY DRIVE, BEL LIDO.
OWNER/APPLICANT: DAN REYNOLDS.
Mr. Reynolds stated that he has purchased subject home and will
double its size, maintaining it as a single story, old Florida/Key
West style home. Additions will be pushed out to the rear, and
pool will be relocated.
After review of the plans, and questions answered, the following
MOTION was made by MR. HAGELMANN/MR. TEICHNER:
THE PLANNING BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL FOR REMODEL OF
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4323 TRANQUILITY DRIVE, BEL LIDO. OWNER/APPLICANT: DAN
REYNOLDS.
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Motion met with unanimous vote.
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Mark Rothenberg presented an overview of the planned development on
his property South of Regency Highland. He discussed height
issues, mangrove retention issues and the project itself. Mr.
Rothenberg stated that he was looking for feedback from the Board
on the concept, of which Attorney Sliney, along with confirmation
from Chairman Bresnahan, stated that the Board cannot at this time
show acceptance one way or another as this was coming before them
as a courtesy only and was not being formerly presented; that the
applicant must come before the board with a preliminary plan, at
which time the Board will discuss the issues and concur to
approve or not.
PRELIMINARY REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2627 S. OCEAN BLVD.; BYRD BEACH ESTATES,
LOTS 1 & 2.
Mr. John Nevens was present representing applicant Chuck Johnson,
and presented subject plans. Board discussed connection of homes,
as was requested when site was approved several years ago, with Mr.
Meadows stating that all homes will be connected; that there is an
issue with the Fire Department with the connection from the ocean
front lots to the back homes, in that the fire truck may not be
able to pass under the planned span over the road. Mr. Meadows
• stated that they have all intent of putting what was planned and
that it is the Fire Dept. who is objecting to subject span.
Mr. Bresnahan requested that Owner Chuck Johnson be present at the
next Regular Planning Board Meeting to discuss the connection of
homes issue.
After review of subject house plans, the following MOTION was made
by MR. BROWNER/MR. HADEED:
THE PLANNING BOARD GIVES FINAL APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF TWO NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2627 S. OCEAN BLVD.; BYRD BEACH ESTATES, LTD. LOTS 1 & 2.
Motion met with unanimous vote.
MARTY HODGKINS/Duncan & Assoc. - Consultant Interview
Town Manager Ben Saag introduced Marty Hodgkins of Duncan &
Associates, stating that he recommended to the Town Commission that
they approve retaining Mr. Hodgkins to assist the Planning Board in
their code reviews.
Mr. Hodgkins greeted the Board and introduced Mr. Jon Carline,
stating that he would be assisting Duncan & Associates with the
Highland Beach project. Mr. Hodgkins listed what he felt were the
• important issues to be considered in getting the project off to a
start, some being:
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. Sit with appropriate staff - what are the issues?
. Interview Board members, Town Commission members, key residents
to obtain their perspective of what issues should be addressed.
. Field Visits to visibly see problems at hand.
. Workshop schedules
. Public Hearings
Mr. Bresnahan asked that Mr. Saag transmit to the Board when
complete, the scope of services which need to be addressed.
Several dates were established in May, June and July to begin the
planning process.
DISCUSSION RE FENCING OF POOLS
With the consensus of the Board, this issue will be tabled until
the June Regular Meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to
adjourn was made by MR. HAGELMANN/MR. H3~,DEEED at 11:05 A.M.
APPROVE:
Alfr E. Bresnahan, Ch.
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Teichner, .Ch.
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S. Myron Browner, V.Ch.
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Victor P. Hadeed
Gerald B. Church
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Harold R. agelmann
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Eugene Diliberto