Minutes 09-28-21 MINUTES
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Trevor Rosecrans, Chair Mike Rumpf, Planning & Zoning Administrator
Butch Buoni, Vice Chair Sean Swartz, City Attorney
Tim Litsch John Kuntzman, Building Official
Darren Allen Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Kevin Fischer
Lyman Phillips, Alternate
Jay Sobel, Alternate
ABSENT:
Thomas Ramiccio
Chris Simon
The meeting was called to order at 6:47 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Roll was called and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion made by Vice Chair Buoni, seconded by Mr. Sobel, to approve the agenda. In a voice vote, the
agenda was unanimously approved (7-0).
4. Approval of Minutes
4.A. Approve board minutes from the 05/25/2021 Planning & Development Board meeting.
Motion made by Mr. Sobel, seconded by Vice Chair Buoni,to approve the May 25,2021 meeting minutes.
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Mr. Rumpf thanked the Board for their service.
Mr. Rumpf reported that staff is nearing completion of an amendment to City sign regulations. Target
areas have been reviewed and problems with compliance issues are being addressed. The regulations are
being reviewed mainly for business promotion and development purposes. Money has come in from
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Federal and State offices to assist businesses impacted by Covid, but not enough for all who needed it.
The City is looking at additional signage provisions which could be beneficial to local businesses.
There have been recent instances where residential communities have requested expansion or replacement
of non-conforming signage. Amendments are proposed in that area as well.
A notice and draft of the amendments were placed on the City's website to collect public comments;
however, there are glitches in the document which will need further cleaning up, although Mr. Rumpf
expects the document to be ready for distribution the following day. The City will also be reaching out to
sign contractors and the business community. A final draft will be provided to the Board next month prior
to submission to the Commission. Ongoing draft revisions with significant changes will be provided to
the Board as available.
6. Old Business - none
7. New Business
7.A. Flood Mitigation & CRS Rating (CDRV 21-002) -Approve proposed amendments to
the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 1. General Administration,Article IL Definitions, and
Chapter 4. Site Development Standards, Article X. Flood Prevention Standards necessary to
maintain compliance with FEMA requirements and to maximize the City's CRS score. Applicant:
City initiated.
Mr. Rumpf advised that FEMA sets down rules for cities to follow with regard to flood plain management,
which are reflected in Land Development Regulations and the Florida Building Code. FEMA has made
recent changes to the flood maps, which will affect home construction and flood insurance premiums.
Premiums are impacted by a city's rating as a result of audits conducted every three years by FEMA
representatives. Audits are another opportunity for the City to drop or increase its rating. A rating increase
could result in as much as a five percent reduction in insurance premiums.
Provisions have been removed for mobile homes and mobile home parks within high flood hazard areas
and definitions had been changed per FEMA's request.
Mr. John Kuntzman has worked closely with the State's Flood Plain Office on the changes, having
obtained preliminary support and approval. A handout flood map was provided as a visual aid for the
Board members.
Mr. Rumpf introduced John Kuntzman, City Building Official and Official Flood Plain Manager, who
was in attendance to answer any questions of the Board.
Mr. Fischer inquired regarding the prohibition of the placement of manufactured homes and was advised
by Mr. Rumpf that restrictions would be on new manufactured homes, although he pointed out that there
are no mobile homes or mobile home parks within the subject areas.
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Chair Rosecrans then opened the meeting to public comment.
Mr. Ernest Mignoli, 710 SE 7 Street, commented on saltwater intrusion and its affect on buildings,
suggesting that the City is remiss in taking responsibility for building inspections.
Motion made by Mr. Sobel, seconded by Vice Chair Buoni, to approve item 7.A. In a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously (7-0).
8. Other—none
9. Comments by Members
Mr. Sobel commended City administration who had reached out to him after he had expressed his
dissatisfaction and concerns regarding lack of handicap accessibility at City Hall. It was explained that
mistakes had been made which are in the process of being rectified.
10. Adjournment
Upon Motion duly made and seconded, the meeting at was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
[Minutes prepared by L. Tayar,Prototype,Inc.]