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Minutes 07-24-78MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL~ BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 1978 AT ?:00 P. M. PRESENT David Healy, Vice Chairman Carl Zimmerman, Secretary Foy Ward Charles Rodriguez, Alternate Bert Keehr~ Asst. Bldg. Official ABSENT Vernon Thompson, Jr., Chairman Ben Adelman (Excused) Lillian Bond (Excused) Joseph Maiorana (Excused) Serge Pizzi, Alternate (Excused) Vice Chairman Healy called the meeting to order at ?:30 P. M. and ypologized to the applicants for the delay. He explained that the bylaws require five members of the Board to be present for a quorum and five members present and voting to take any action; therefore, We are not able to take any action on the variance this evening. He then introduced the Assistant Building Official and members of the Board. The representative also requested the names of the mem- bers not present and Mr. Healy stated the names for the record. Mr. Healy referred to the people in the audience being present and announced that statements could be made for the record in reference to the Meineke Realty Corporation application for relief from 100 ft. lot depth requirement to 82.85 ft. lot depth at 949 North Federal Highway. These statements will be presented for evidence at the next meeting on August 14. Mr. John Conoff, attorney from Fort Lauderdale representing the appli- cant, appeared before the Board and stated that he believes this Board addressed itself to this vetM issue in October~ 1977, and he believes most of the members were on the Board at that time. He introduced a representative from the applicant,s corporation from Texas and re- ferred to the cost factor to reschedule his attendance in August and stated he wanted the Board to know that he was present tonight. Also present is the present owner of the property, two real estate sales individuals, and the architect who drafted the plans. Mr. Rodriguez asked if it would be possible to proceed in an informal way and Mr. Healy informed him that only statements could be made~ but no questions asked. ~ Mr. Conoff asked if it would be necessary to submit any additional applications and Mr, Keehr replied that he will see to it that it will be on the agenda for the August 14 meeting without further as- sistance from them. Mr. Hea!y announced that anybody not able to attend the August 14 meeting may make a statement at this time and the statement will be read at the August 14 meeting. MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PAGE TWO JULY 24, 1978 The gentleman from Texas stated that he is concerned about being here and will attend the August 14 meeting~ but wants to be assured the quorum necessary will be present at that time and Mr. Healyreplied that a quorum was expected this evening, but two members took sick. It would be impossible to give a guarantee. Also~ a new alternate member was appointed and he was notified of the meeting, but he has not arrived and we are unable to reach him by phone. This is the first time this has happened in four years. The representative stated that he hoped a full quorum would be present on August 14. Mr. Healy then explained that five affirmative votes were needed for approval and the applicant is extended the privilege to request a continuance until sevenmembers are present. Mr. Healy then ascertained that those present did not desire to make any statements and stated since we do not have a quorum and cannot take any action, he entertains a motion to continue this hearing until August 14. Mr. Zimmerman so moved~ seconded by Mr. Rodriguez. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Healy announced that the meeting would be continued on August 14 and declared the meeting closed at 7:45 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne M. Kruse Recording Secretary (One Tape)