Loading...
Minutes 03-08-78MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1978 AT 2:30 P- M. PRESENT Simon Ryder, Chairman Col. Walter M. Trauger, Vice Chairman Marilyn Huckle ~ohn Jameson Garry Winter Carmen Annunziato, City Planner ABSENT Ronald Arena (Excused) Richard Lambert (Excnsed) Chairman Ryder called the meeting to order at 2:45 P. M. and announced it was for the purpose of further discussion and review of the site plan procedure and the matter of antenna heights. ~M~n~ltes of the Workshop Meeting of Februar~ 24, 1978 Mr. Jameson made a motion to adopt the minutes of the Work- shop Meeting as submitted, seconded by Mrs. Huckle. Motion carried 3-0 with Mr. Winter abstaining and Col. Trauger not having arrived yet. Discussion of Site Plan Procedure Chairm~n Ryder advised that he met with the City Mauager as requested and informed him that the Board is interested in keepimg~ in touch with the growth, development and new con- struction, but he did not feel we had to go into the area of additions or alterations to existing buildings. Mr. Kohl referred to review of commercial building plans and he feels, if they are new, we should review them. He then read a memo sent to the members of the Board from Mr. Kohl requesting that we me~t with the members of the Technical Review Board. Before the meeting, Mr. Annunziato had informed the Board that he would be out next week from Thursday until about the end of the month. The members then discussed when would be an appropriate time to meet with the Technical Review Board and expressions were given that it would be important to hate Mr. Annunziato present since his review of the plans is an important function. Mr. Annunziato suggested that the Board decide among them- selves what suggestions there could be for streamlining the procedure for presentation to the Technical Review Board. Chairman Ryder agreed and suggested that each member write down recommendations for discussion at the next meeting. ~. Annunziato suggested in addition to what should or should not be reviewed, they must decide whether it is necessary to change the procedure° Also, if certain plans ~o ~ot come to the Board, there must be a limit set pertaining to which ones, MINUTES - WORKSHOP MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE TWO MARCH 8, 1978 such as with a dollar amount, square footage, etc. Discus- sion followed about the present procedure and the City Plan- ner's function. After discussion, Chairman Ryder requested the members to present their recommendations at the end of the next regular meeting on Ms, ch 28 to be finalized into a proposal to submit at the meeting with the Technical Review Board. Discussion of Antenna Hei~ht.M Chairman Ryder referred to obtaining a copy of the FCC regu- lations and referred to discussing the distinction between antennaes for reception and for transmission. Apparently the antenna for transmission is the one which creates pro- blems such as interference to televisions. The current regu- lations do not define receiving or transmitting antennaes. He told about he and Mr. Annunziato visiting the Rel, Inc. Plant and discussing this matter with their knowledgable representatives. They were informed that the FCC requires the present CB equipment with 40 channels to have suppress- ing equipment Built in, so these should not cause any pro- Blems. They were informed it would be difficult to redesign the older units to these specifications. However, it is the responsibility of the CBer to do something about it if there is interference and complaints should be filed with the FCC. The height ~is a factor to obtain distance. He told how the distance between antennaes was a factor in creating inter- ference. He suggests maintaining the present regulations for receiving antennaes and going higher for transmitting antennaes, possibly 20 ft. a~ove the roof line and anything higher must be free mounted and possibly allow an overall height of 60 ft. The representatives of this company felt this approach would be logical, but they also suggested limiting each building to one transmitting antenna. He also referred to special cases, such as at Village Royale on the Green, the FUC should be contacted to see what the offender should do. Mr. Ann,.muziato added that he did not feel they had reached a decision whether only one transmitting antenna should be allowed. He further explained how there were dif- ferent types of antennaes for broadcasting in all directions or in one direction. Chairman Ryder added that they were also informed that interference was caused when an operator was operating illegally and explained how they tried to increase their power. ~. Annunziato added that it was also pointed out that the CB range is generally a 7 mile radius and they discussed how the height affected the distance. Mr. Jameson referred to the reference of having the two dif- ferent antennaes at one house and questioned the height and Chairman Ryder replied that they were informed that the CB antenna was lower than the television antenna. MINUTES - WORKSHOP MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE THREE ~RGH 8, 1978 C~hairman Ryder suggested considering making a differential in the regulations between antennaes used for reception and antennaes used for transmission. Hopefully, it will result in a limitation to television interference with considering something higher for transmitting antennaeso ¥~. Winter explained the construction of an antenna and tower and stated that a 45 ft. tower would be ample with an antenna attached to it. Chairman Ryder referred to the maximum over- all height and Mr. Winter replied that it should net go higher than 15 ft. above the tower. Chairman Ryder suggested limit- ing it to 20 ft. above the roof line for a house mounted an- tenna and added that he would like the feeling of the Build- ing Department whether they should get into the picture in regards to inspecting free standing antennaes. Mr. Winter agreed that above 20 ft. for a roof mounted would be dangerm ous. They discussed the differences between the two instal- lations. Mr. Annunziato referred to the definitions and Mr. Winter stated that if the house is used as part of the structural strength, then it is not free standing. After discussion, Chairman Ryder suggested that Mr. Annunziato prepare the proposed amendment in draft form after discussing the matter~~ of permits and inspections with Mr. Howell. Mrs~ Huckle referred to there being a moratorium on this and Mr. Jameson agreed, but advised that it was extended with no time limits Col~ Trauger referred to a free standing tower having speci- fications and ~. Winter explained how there were with an amount of concrete required to go into the ground with eye- bolts. Chairman Ryder further explained how the height and exposed area were considered i~ the structural standpoint. Mr. Winter clarified that they were recommending 45 ft. for the structure and a maximum of 60 ft. overall and Chairman Ryder added that over 20 ft. above the roof line must be free standing and a permit required. Mr. Jameson referred to different installations of roof mounted antennaes he had seen and Chairman Ryder informed him that the limitation would be 20 ft~ Mr. J~meson asked if the inspectors would enforce this and ~ Winter replied that inspections would be basically made on free standing installations. Mrs~ Huckle added that it would be regulated by the ordinance and enforced by the City. Further discussion followed about installations and CB transmissions. Mr. Annunziato announced that he would prepare a draft as requested of the proposed amendment and distribute at the next meeting for the members' review and discussion at the following meeting. MINUTES - WOPJ~.SHOP MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD PAGE FOUR MARCH 8, 1978 .¢DJOUR~NT Mr. Winter made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Jameson. Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 3:55 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Suzanne M, Kruse Recording Se cre tary (Two Tapes)