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Minutes 04-27-76MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1976 AT 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Joseph T. Kelly, Chairm_~_n Richard Lambert Simon Ryder Garry Winter E. E. Howell, Bldg. Official ABSENT Fred Kostner, Vice Chairman Oris Walker (Excused) Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:32 P. M. He introduce~ the members of the Board; Mr. Howell, Building Official; and Mrs. Eruse, Secretary. He announced they would dispense with the regmlar order of business and pro- coed with the public hearing. P~.~blic Hearing Parcel #1 ~ Acreage on Old Boynton Road, West of Laurel Hills 5th Addition, as follows: Lots 20 to 25 inclusive; Lot 26, Less the E. 174.16 feet of the N. 57.17 feet thereof; Lot 27, Less the_E. 174.16 feet thereof Let 29,~Less the $, 200 feet thereof inclusive, less the E. 215 feet thereof; Lot 77, East of Canal; and submerged lands shown on Plat 20 East of E-4 Eqmalizing Canal Boynton Csmal. ALL 20, Twp. 45 South, Range 43 East, Applicant Corporation Reqmest R-1AA Use .sion Ghairma~ Kelly ~nounced that Mr. Jehn~oves, Project Manager for Planning Research &~ would represent Riteco Development Cor He ascertained that each mem- ber of the Board received a copy of the application. He noted it was filed on March 29 and was a very complete appli- cation. Attached to the application were copiesof the deed date~ June 13, 1972, and a legal description, He added that some plats ware also available, which he believed the people in the audience may find interesting to study. He also ad- vised that six petitions had been received with approximately 300 names and each member of the Board had been furnished with copies of them. MINUTES - REG~R MEETING PLA~G & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE TWO Mr. John Groves stated his name and his address as Box 115, Orlando, and informed the Board that he was the Plan~ing Consultant representing Riteco Development Corporation. He showed the~members of the Board and audience a location the location of this planned subdivision. He out existing developments in this area and the planned growth area. He added that the property in question is within the City limits and pointed out a shaded portion to the north representing 900 acres also owned by Rite¢o. He referred to the probability of the area along Congress Ave. being developed commercially and stated that this inflmenced what will happen to the 57 acres he is talking about. Ne then showed a map designating the existing zoning and ex- plained the various areas. He again referred t° the substan- tial amount of commercial along Congress and also multi-family being in the area and explained how their pla~ was based on graduat~ densities. There were several questions from the audience regarding the exact location of this land and ,Mr. Groves it including the le existing A woman in Mr. Groves' statements concerning c Congres~ and pointed out that this Congress. Mr. Groves requested to everything and they could then procee~ : of the vario~ referred to zoning along even near discussion. Mr. Groves continued with showing a the elevations. He added that they drainage would not be a particular problem. and explained bed this and A member of the audience asked what street was located to the east of this area and Mr. Groves re it was N. W. 9th Avenue and he also pointed out 1 13th Avenues. He added that directly abutting this property is Laurel Hills 5th Addition. The lots on N. W. 9th AvenUe at the present time are platted at 60 ft. widths, which is basically what they are asking for an~ they are. the ,pod lots to this property. The man asked how lots were going to be and Mr. Groves informed him y were proposing 60 x 100 ft., basically 60C0sq. ft. lots. showing a soils map indicating soil for development. He explained and added that it was strictly a surface investigation. Mr. Groves then showed an aerial map showing the basic vege- tation ~types and explained. He told about the various exist- ing growths in the area. Mr. Groves then showed a proposed plum. of the development. He informed them the lot sizes were 60 x 1OO ft. with approx- imately 507 lots. ~he appropriate zoning as far as lot size is R-1. As far as the number of units per acre, it is consis- tent with the surrounding developments. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE THREE with a 60 x 1OO ft. lot with 1OO0 sq. he has tried to indicate d leek like. The from ft. it can~be and it A member of the audience asked why the Builder wasn't con- forming to the R-IAA zoning they have and Mr. Groves replied that they think a lot of things have changed in ~elast few years. He hew people were complaining when they buy homes y are paying for la~d they don't want and it is creating a hardship on the people. A member of the audience referred to the area along North Seacrest bei~ R-1 and the undesirable condition of that. Mr. Groves iaformed that he had a drawing of what could be done in a R-1 zone. man replied that they didn't believe in R-1 ~d they should use the zoning that is there. ~. Groves shewed a drawing to the is just it d for living area. particmlar ~e 25 ft. He does think aro~md should mam addedthat homes along a mess. Mr. Groves t have to the area was A member of the audience asked planned re cing of a planing company. financing was answer this. finan- presentative Mr. Groves explained that the way the area was zoned was not the basis for qUality. A man from the audience ques- tioned~what was wrong with R-1AA? He added that they were not interested ia the people, only mo~ey. They walk away after building. The company representatives won't live there. Another man asked why a representative from Riteco ~oration wasn't present and Mr. Groves re- he was more familiar with the zoning ordinance and the th of zoning. Chairma~ Kelly added that it was any developer, obviously one contemplating a 57 acre , to engage the service of prefessionalplan- nors. These people are not motivated by the dollar COncept. He reqmested %hat they let Mr. Groves continme an~ to<re- serve their questions. A member of the audience clarified that the average square footage Der house would be 1000 sq. ft. an4 Mr. Groves in- formed, him that this was the minimum allowed im R-1. Mr. Howell explained that this was the living area only. He then referred to a house of 1250 ~q. ft. costing approxi- mately $35,000 and the possibility of young people an~ MINUTES - REGULAR ~ETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE FOUR retired people affording a home in this price range. He added that the difference pricewise between this zoning and R-IAA was about $15,000 on a house. A member of the audience asked the approximate price of a 1000 sq. ft. house and Mr. Howell replied approximately $29~,000 to $31,000. Chairmam Kelly adde~ that they must consider the inflation on building compared to nine toten years ago. A member of the audience asked how long ago this area was zoned~R-1AA and Chairman Kelly informed him it became effec- tive June 13,1975. The man remarked that already they wanted to change it and Chairman Kelly replied that at that time, the Planning & Zoning Board and City Council felt it shouldbe recommended for R-~AAzening. Mr. Lambert added that at the time this deed was recorded i~.1972, this property was zoned R-1. Also, Laurel Hills and Glen Arbor were zoned R-1. They have to keep im mind that probably 75% of the peoplesigaing these petitions live in homes built in the R-t zon~ on 60 ft. er less lots. A member of the audience in- formed him that the depth was 130 to ~50 ft. deep. Mro Lambert replied that the lot in R-1. He added was platted at 50 ft, A owned a o~e acre lot ad tinued that he ~aows some tion and many have lot these houses were built~ ft. frontage and 6 ft. 6000 sq. ft., 60 ft. fr~ reguired a 5000 sq. ft. almost every lot in Laarel Hills stated that s~e Mr. Lambert con- people who signed this peti- under the 6000 sq. ft. When was 5000 sq. ft. with ~0 The current zoning is ?½ ft. side setbacks. A member of the audience stated that the lots they have now are too small and people living in LaUrel Hills bought addi- tional property because their lots were too small. Another person in the audience asked if a zoning ordinance was passe~ in 1962 upgradinE the lots from 50 ft. to 60 ft. and Chairman Kelly informed him that the zoning ordinance prior to~'75-t9 was 62-9. Mr. Lambert stated that he was referring to Ordi- nance 62-9. A member of the audience asked if Riteco objected to the R-1AA zoning when it was applied and Chairman Kelly replied that he didn't~recall. He ~plained how public hearings were.held by the Plaaning & Zoning Board and City Council and he didn't recall Anybody from Riteco appearing to object at either hear- ingo Mr. Groves requested the opportunity to show everyone the additional 900 acres owned by Riteco. He thinks it would illustrate some of the concern for selecting this area for development. He showed an aerial photo marked with a yellow line indicating Riteco's property. He explained the location MINUTES - REGULAR M~ETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE FIVE and the zoning of the various portions. He also showed a plan for the 900 acres, a t~pography explai~_ng the drain- age, a soil plan showing the soil types of the surfaco soils, a tree coverage drawing, and a master plan. Ne explained the master plan pointing out the commercial, industrial, multi- amd office areas. He explained how they used graduating land uses. He added that over 100 acres would be designated for recreation. He stressed that in the instance of the 57 acres, since it is single family, they are making an effort to relate to what is existing. A member of the audience remarked that they would be asking for more R-1 and Mr, Groves how there would be a mixture of den- R-1AAA to R-l, industrial, commercial, and mult A member of the audience stated that he didn't think anyone disputed the fact of a good design, but they were concerned with'this R-1 area. He thinks it is strictly economical to cram in houses and believes they will ask to continue R-1 further. Can't the company make as much money selling homes in the R-1 zone? It was referred to that young people must have a~ , but people able to afford R-1AA homes must a place to live. Mr. Groves replied that a communi must accommodate all people and ~he thinks it cam be done sensibly~ A man replied that this was not the situation on and referred to the homes being boarded up. replied that 't know if this was a zoning concern. A woman in the audience referred to there being many empty homes and apartments all .over. for the young married people. Mr. Groves referred to his client being concerned by hiring professional people to do the planning. He added that they were also willing to reserve 100 acres for recreation, A man replied that he had heard this before and asked if it would be deeded to the City? Chairman Eelly stated that from here on, he didn't think they were going to find a developer saying he is going to do this or that unless he puts !~ ~ the plat and has it recorded. The final plat will be sub- ject to that. Mr. Howell explained that if this zoning went though, it is a requirement of the City that any subdivisions.like this must be platted, approved by engineering, approved by the utilities, and approved by the Co~u~ity Appearance Board. He added that he didn,~'~t think the area along North Seacrest~was a planned development. It was Just a street with a piIe~of lots and someone buil~ on them. A man in the audience asked what the procedure was now and Chairman.Kelly explaine~ how everyone was given the oppor- tunity to. make their comments. The man asked if a vote would be taken tonight and Chairman Kelly replied that they ~N~TES - REGULAR MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE SIX hoped te make a recommendation to the City Council tonight. A man stated that he didn't understand why the City spent all the money for rezo~ing and just rezoned this area and now they want to chamge it. Chairman Kelly informed him that this Board is a voluntary Board. He clarified that the City spent $28,000 for a master plan and he showed this book te the audience amd laid it on the table for the audience to consult. A man in the audience referred to Mr. Groves' statement that people were not seeking too much land any mere and questioned what kind of people would be in this neighborhood$ He added that people are looking for more property now, so they can have recreation in their own back yard and this has Been proven bymamy studies. Mr. Groves agreed this was true sometimes, But there are many people looking for less respon- sibility in terms of maintenance based on less time and less money. The difference between a 60 ft. and 75 ft. lot does not seem to be substantial. A man questioned why they wanted to change it then and Mr. Groves replied for ecomomi¢~easens. A member of the audience referred te the drawing presented showing a 1000 sq. ft. house with 7~ ft. Between homes and stated that there was no room in the back. He added that the people in Laurel Hills have longer lots with room for a screen room or pool in the back. There is no room for this on the lots as planned. Mr. Howell clarified that Mr, Groves' drawing showed the building line and there is room in the rear for additions. In regard to a peel, it does not have to set back as far as a Building. Mr. Groves agreed the line was where the building would be and added that ~he lot would be 6000 sq. ft. and the house would only be 1000 sq. ft. Mr. L. T. Brownlee stated his name and his address as 901 N. We 8th Avenue and questioned how close these houses would Be to his property? He added that the area referred to was a swamp area. Mr. Groves pointed out the location on the map and added that this area was a marshy area, But mot below 9 ft. Mr. Brownlee continued that the people were concerned what this will do to the value of their property. They realize young people must have a place to live. How- ever, they don't ~a~t ~he people te do it at the expense of can't the figures be adjusted to ~ raise the minimum size of the house to meet the rest of the area? Im reply, Chair- man Kelly read the requirements for the R-1, R-lA and R-1AA Mr. Harold Werger stated his name and his address as 719 N.W. 7th Co~rt. He informed the Board that when Laurel Hills was platted, it was 50 ft. lots, but the depth was 139 to 140 ft. MINUTF~ - REGULAR MEETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE SEVEN In 1962, the zoning was passe~ changing it to 60 ft. lots. In 1975, the zoning was raised to R-1AA and he spoke in favor of this rezoning. Petitions were presented at that time from 80% of the people in Lamrel Hills. Everybody was in a~reement to keep it R-1AA. They appeared before the Board and City Co~u~cil and Both voted in favor. This man had his land be- fore and did not appear then. They are against this. reference to a swimming peel, there is a pool 100 ft. from him and~ when they have a party, 100 ft. is. too close. After you get these conditions, you don't want te ~live with them. They are bucking this before it is put into effect. It is not fair to the DooDle there because they have voiced~ their opinion previously and it is not fair they have to come every time to defend a position they have won. Mr. Ryder referred te making additions to the rear of the house and explained how he was previously a member of the Board of Adjustment aud encoun%ered many preblem~. Ne thinks basically when talking about lot sizes and house sizes, they want it ~uderStood they want to h~ld to these setbacks and not say in the future, they can do something else. They must consider only the 57 acres. When they get towards Con- gress, there may be pressure to make changes. This 57. acres is far from Congress Avenue. It is in the area of Laurel Hills and Glen Arbor and co should be built there. A lot of given to setting up these areas. This is an ~unity to the area and that im why it was set ~IAA. less than that would be downgrading and not t~ng advantage of the fact it is virgin area. He feels it is not a matter of economics. He thinks there are other areas with z~ ~ories where it would ~e mere suitable to build. They take the long term view of the future growth and development. He really sees no justification for any change at all in this particu- lar area at this time° At this time, Chairman Kelly requested those opposed to this application to come forward o~e at a time. Mr. John Verchicross stated his name and his address as 1210 West~Boynton Road. He first stated that he has been waiting quite awhile for the Chair to call for people opposing. He presented a petition te the Board with 45 signatures of people living at Poinciana West. Ne read the petition re- questing the denial of this request for rezon~?g. He con- tinued that after listening to Mr. Groves, he still feels the same way. He pointed out that only Mr. Groves had spoken in favor of this application and the people present and the petitions presented are in opposition. He requested~the Board consider very carefully the removing from R-1A~.~.to R-1. He added that they should be mindful of the requests~ of the people in the adjacent areas. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING ~ANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Howell stated he didn't thimk Mr. Ryder meant the Build- ing Department would let an addition beyond the setback line. Ne also referred to-Mr, Werger's statement regarding the people appearLug here, the Building Department does not like this, but when a request is~made they ~mst honor it. Mr. Werger agreed, bat added that there comes a time when the peoples' patience wears thin. Once a ruling is made, the Buildimg Department shomld say this is the. ruling. It should be said the zoning is not going to ~e cha~ged. They Just finl ~uilder at N. W. 7th and 4th. The bu along with the zoning. If a builder wants to build, le go along with the codes an~ types of houses there, always Wa~t to fight people for that dollar. M~, Howell replied that he still their application according to Etate law. Mr. he had no hard feelings with~ the Buildimg and the Board has been fair. A member of the audience referred to spending money for the rezoning and questioned why they wanted to downgrade the neighborhood and Chairman Kelly replied that the Board was just hearing the case. Mr. Howell added that he thinks the problem most builders are facing is the economy. They have a big parcel of lamd and are trying to put houses on the market they cam sell and people ca~ buy. A member in the audience stated he didn't thimk they were worrying about em of the ing about the people and Mr. Howell replied thatthey were ing to puthoUses on the market that can sell. Mr. mestioned why they didn't build,in 1972 when they he la~d? A woman in the audience asked how many building lots there would be in this 57 acres and ChairmamKelly replied: 507. Mr. Groves corrected him in that it would be 287, with the density of 5.07 per acre. The woman a~ked if police protec- tion, fire protection, sewers, water, schools, etc. would be taken into consideration and Mr. Howell informed her the plans~ould be submitted and would go to engineering who will check water, elevation, lot gra~e, etc.; then to public utilities and they work with the fire marshall as far as~water supply, fire hydrants, etc.; and then to the Community Appearance Board before a permit is issued. The woman asked what the ho~ses would be built of and Mr. Groves informed her that the drawing shown was basically a square footage study. As far as the type of constrUction, it would have to be i~ accordance with all the co~es of Boynton Beach. He surmises the construction would be similar towhat is there. .Mr. Howell agreed, but added that under $~ate law if anybody brings factory ho~sing into Boynton Beach, he cannot even inspect it. They can only inspect the tie-down and foundation. MINUTES - REGULAR ~ETiNG PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE NINE A woman in the audience referred to the traffic condition on Old Boynton Road and Mr. Howell informed her that the site plan must be approved by traffic control. He asked if there was another access other than Boynton Road andMr. Groves replied: no. The woman rema~ked that the road could not han- dle all the traffic. Mr. Lambert referred to the type of construction and pointed out that regardless whether it was zoned R-1AA or R-l, the type of construction has ~o bearing on this. Ne explained this further. He added that there are rules on the construc- tion and it must meet the codes. In reference to the traffic, there is going to be confusion somewhere regardless of the zoning. Mr. Werger stated that with lowering the amount of houses, it would decrease the amount of traffic. ~. Lambert replied there would be confusion somewhere when this land is developed. The woman told about the traffic problem there nOW. Mrs. Louann Kline stated her name and her address as 1060 ~est Boynton Road. She stated that mhe hopes the Board takes into consideration the traffic not only being a mess during the construction but after completion of the construction. The traffic there now is a mess. It can only get worse. There is a 20mph zone, which has never been observed. They would only have to assume with more homes with more access roads, the traffic would be even worse. She then told about the wild life in the area and stated she would hate to see them shoved out or killed. They need to preserve the wild life. Chairman Kelly asked if the developer provided~ other access~roads, would it relieve the condition and a member of the audience replied: no. An audience member questioned the price range of these homes and Mr. Groves replied that he thought M~. Howell's estimates were correct. The man replied that this would be at the low end of what is being offered in that area. Mr. Groves replied that he was not really familiar with the prices in that area and a member of the audience informed him that two bedroom homes Sold for $34,000. Mr. Howell explained tha~ basically houses selling tod~v were priced at approximately $30 per sq. ft~ including land and building. With 1000 sq. ft., they are talking approximately $30,000 not includimg a garage or screen room. The builder's cost is over $22 per sq. ft. A man in the ~udience stated.that ~his would flood an~area immediately to the west of Laurel Hills with ahousing unit that is at the low end of what is available in that area. Mr. Howell clarified that according to the market and what additions people want, he woul~ say they would probably run from a low of $29,900 to possible $36,000. The People dis- cmssed further the types of houses which could'~be built. MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING PLANN~G & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE TEN Mr. Brew~lee referred again to the houses along N. Seacrest. Ne realizes that everYbody is interested in making money, but every builder~only wants to change the code for his own good. They don't want to pay his profit. Mr. Frank Vero stated his name and his address as Old Boynton Road. He informed the Board that he thinks everybody here is concerned with R-lA& against R-1. If this gentleman wants to build, they are mot going to stop him, but if he wants to build in that area, let him build R-1AA. If he makes the lots 8000 sq. ft., everybody will be satisfied. Leave it R-1AA. Mr. Ryder referred to there being a good deal of discussion ~egarding economics. He doesn't believe it is within their province to base any discussion on this. Ne doesn't think it is something they have to lean on in arriving at a deci- siom. From what he has seen and heard, he does not see justi- fication in undoing something which was done to upgrade this particular area only a short while ago last year. He doesn't see any justification to downgrade. Mr. Ryder then made a motion to rece~end to the City Council that the application from Riteco Development Corporatio~ t, change~the present zonimg from R-1AA to R-1 be denied- Mr. Winter seconded the motion. Motiom carried 4-0. A man in the audience asked when the City Council would dis- cuss this application and Chairman Kelly advised him on May 4. Minutes of April 13 ~ 1 976 Chairman Kelly stated that he had no additions or comments, but Mr. Kestner had called his attention to two corrections. He referred to Page 10, paragraph on bottom, beginning with Mr. KoStner asked Mr. Howell if the applicant was reverted back etc. Applicant should be property. He then referred to Page 18, middle of page, in the paragraph where ~. Ryder refused to rescind his second to the motion. Mr. Kostner advised that he requested a vote om the motion, h±ch could~be passed or voted down. Mr. Ryder replied that this wa~ not his recollection at all. He believes what is stated in the minutes is the truth. Mr. Winter agreed that the way ~it reads is exactly the way it was. Chairma~ Kelly a~d Mr. Lambert also agreed. Mr. Ryder added that he~ did say it could be voted up or down. Mr. Lambert moved to accept the minutes of April 13 as cor- rected, seconded by Mr. Winter. Motion carried 4-0. M~TES - REGULAR ~ETING PLANNING& ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1 976 PAGE ELLEN Other Mr. Ryder made a motion to recognize the services of ~. -Rossi. He referred to his resignation having been accepted by the City Council and would like a letter off,hanks sent from this Board for his service to the Board and' community. Mr. Winter seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Winter stated that for clarification he would like to discuss f~rther not approving this R-1 zohing request. He does not mind approving R-1 if it upgrades the existing zoning. He would be in favor if it was upgrading. He gave the example of changing R-2 or R-3 to R-I. Mr. Lambert stated hewas totallY disturbed With the zoningmap~?~ot~ in- cluding any future R-1 zoning. In reference to the petitions submitted, he is totally fa~liar with that area and has owned land in that area. Eve~ if that subdivision would have been recommended , it that immedi- ate gards to the previously homes. Mr. Lambert continued that what him is thi does net provide for ~derate income res~ It scares him because in a town like this, need a lot of would have beem in effect services. ~f this same for these pe here, They hous and their the City are going to live? This zoning. they take a stand the City will be in Mr. Winter re shape. Two ago, and more.than vent a~develol from disagreed. Mr. Winter low cost replied Mr. HoWell merit ever lo for these pr sewe~extems~ many lots in' that continue to ~ssed. for ,ly sion. more and more going to check what B viding housing for people not have been living here. under the :es mentioned now Some of people work for coming the future ~tner made a eom- re asking for R-! provision f either. If the move they made tonight, 10 to 20 years from now. they would be in better vacant lots in the City R-~. There is nothing to pre- on these lots. Mr. Lambert ified that he was talking about estate Mr. Lambert consider $30,, low cost. also if the Govern- t provide ~ble getting money for Winter the~.~ere pointed out This area wit~ There is no place for a~person They have not provide4 expan- They are income There is aid and they are has provided for i~ pro- se boundary lines. MINUTES - REGULAR ~ETING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE TWEL. vE Chairma~Kelly told about talking with ~yor DeLong abomt a meeting Between this Board and the City Comncil. He stated that he was inclined to agree with Mr. Lambert's remarks. He then told about hearing the Co~cil members.remark that they should leave the old City alone and try to improve overall inthe western expansion. Perhaps, they could set a time to meet with the Council. Mr. Ryder referred to the City hiring a Planming Director and stated that these are things he should clarify. He referred to the members of the Board and Council not being permanent and he th~ the zoning should be given a long look by someone who is going to stay around° Chairma~Kelly referred to the estimated price range of houses in the R-1 zone being $29,000 to $31,000. They mast consider the economical situation. Mr. Howell added that in looking at this 900 acres, he believes some rezoning will have to be done. ~He pointed~omt that Congress has R-1AAA zoning right up to it. Chairman Kelly informed him that R-1AAAwas in- tended to be a holding zone classification. Mr. Nowell con- tinued that when they get into this, they will probably have commercial along Congress. Ne referred to the planner's pre- sentation tonight regarding graduate zoning. He also ex- plained that he agreed with Mr. Lambert and they must be careful with zoning. There is no planning in the west for moderately priced homes for lower income people. He added that subdivisions must be approved by the C.A.B. and sug- gested recommending a certain amount of green areas, etc. Chairman Kelly agreed a~d added that the minutes will co~- rain all these comments by the Board members for the Council's review. Mr. Howell referred to Leisureville having some 1000 sq. ft. homes and stated that it was a nice looking area. Ne state~ that R-1 can be a good looking area. Mr. Ryder agreed and explained how it took control. Mr. Howell agreed and sug- gested that this Board recommend ordinances for not allowing the parking of beats, trucks, etc. in the ~riveways and ordi- nances enforcing same. Mr. Lambert told about developers having these controls in deed restrictions. Mr. Howell in- formed him that the City could not honor deed restrictions. Ne suggested that these restrictions be written in the zoning regulations. Mr. Winter referred to Palmland and Riteco and how it coul~ possibl~ downgrade. Mr. Howell replied that these companies could h~ld the land or sell at a profit. They are in the development business and are in marketing. They are inter- ested in the trend. They see what is moving in the market. Under the present zoning, it is 1500 sq. ft. and it means a house will cost approximately $45,000. This is net taking into consideration the streets, water lines, surveying, etc. MINUTES - REGULAR ~MEETING PLANING & ZONING BOARD APRIL 27, 1976 PAGE .~H~TEEN He thinks the Board should be concerned with the economy. He thinks they should take a look at it. If houses are built selling for $50,000 to $60,000, they will only sell a few. Mr. Winter 'explained how he thought the real estate was priced unrealistically. Mr. Howell informed him that to most countries ~has the ares. Chairman Kelly added that realistic market value someone is willing to pay. Mr. added that the prices will go up and not down. The members discussed this subject further. Mr. Howell then stated he wanted to clarify the minutes from the last meeting. He referred to them reflecting that when they did not have the proper papers, it was the City Clerk's fault. He woul~ like to clarify that he was speaking of his own department with reference to a la~ck of communication. He added that'hopefully they h~ve it straightened out now. Adjournment Mr. Winter made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Ryder. Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was properlY adjourned at 9:50 P. M. Respectfully submitted, SuzalL~e Kruse Recording Secretary (Three Tapes) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, !976 PRESENT Joseph T. Kelly, Chairman Richard Lambert Simon Ryder Garry Winter E. E. Howell, Bldg. Official ABSENT Fred Kostner, Vice Chairman (Excused) Oris Walker Chairman~Kelly called the Special Meeting to order at 10:O6 P. M. ~He s~nnoune~d the meeting was called in regards to a question made by builders to the Building Department. He referred to Page 16 in the Blue Book under R-1AAA, Single Family Residential, Paragraph A, stating side yard - 30 ft. (one side must be at least 20 ft.) He advised that it had come to the attention of the B~lding Official that this is ambiguous and this special meeting was called to discuss the change required. During the recess between meetings, this matter was brought up and the Chair thought it advisable to call a short special meeting. This subject is now open for discussion. Mr. Lambert suggested that Mr. Howell explain the problem he has encountered. Mr. Howell stated that it was brought to his attention that the way these two lines read, a builder could take a 30 ft. setback from one side of the property and build to the property line on the opposite side. Mr. Winter made a motion to correct that minimum side yard from 30 ft. to read 15 ft. each side to coincide with the general pattern of zoning on the other classifications and the parenthetical sentence to be deleted. Mr. Lambert seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0° Mr. Ryder made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Winter. Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 10:1t P. M. Respectfully submitted, 8uzanne Kruse Recording Secretary (Recorded on end of regular meeting tape.) AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Regular Meeting Date: Time: Place: April 27, 1976 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall ,1. Acknowledgement 2. Reading and Approving 3. Announcements. 4. Communications. of Members and Visitors. of Minutes. 5. Old Business: New Business: Request for Rezoning Riteco Development Corp. Acreage on Old Boynton Road Rep., Nate C. Adams Riteco Dev. Corp. Rev. 3/19/76