Minutes 02-17-93 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM "C",
CITY HALL, WEST WING, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 17, 1993 AT 7:00
PRESENT
Vernon Thompson, Chairman
James Miriana, Vice Chairman
Nello Tineri, Secretary
Thomas Cordie
Ben Uleck
Irving Sechter, Alternate
Paul Slavin, Alternate
Mike Haag, Zoning and Site
Administrator
~SENT
Barkley Garnsey (excused)
Henrietta Solomon (excused)
ACKNOWLEDGENENT OF* HENBERS AND VISITORS
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:07 p,m. and introduced the
members of the Board, Mike Haag, and the Recording Secretary. Chairman Thompson
announced that two Alternate members would be serving on the Board this evening.
~PPROVAL OF ~INUTES
Paul Slavin moved to accept the minutes of the November 16, 1992 meeting without
any additions, deletions or corrections. Mr. Cordie seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
CONTINUED PETITIONS
None
NEW~ETITIONS
Chairman Thompson announced that there are two cases for discussion this
evening. Those cases are Case #173 and Case #174.
Before beginning with the new petitions, Chairman Thompson announced that Mrs.
Solomon was absent due to the recent death of her husband. Also, Hr. Garnsey
notified the office that he would not be in attendance. Chairman Thompson
reminded the members of a recent discussion regarding the absence policy. Any
three absences can constitute dismissal from a City Board. Further, Chairman
Thompson received a copy of the City's policy with regard to participation by
Board Alternates. Alternates can, and should, participate in the discussion,
but may not vote unless they are participating in place of a Regular Board
member.
~ase #173 - 3310 Loren Road
Proderty O~ne--F? -
Pine Point Villas Association, Inc.
Request: Appendix A Zoning Section 4.0.1:
The applicant is requesting authorization to install
a six {6) foot high fence around the perimeter of the
property within the area described as from the build-
ing line to the front property line.
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HINUTE$ - BOARD OF ADJUSTHENT HEETING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 17, 1993
Secretary Tineri read certain pertinent portions of the application. It was
noted that this property is presented zoned R-3 and the denial was made upon the
existing zoning requirements of Appendix A Zoning Section 4.J.1. Secretary
Tineri also read the applicant's Reply to the Statement of Special Conditions.
It was pointed out that the applicants wish to add this fencing in an attempt to
curb vandalism of the globe lights located on top of the concrete wall, to keep
people from sitting and standing on the wall while waiting for public or school
transportation, to keep nonresidents from having easy access to the buildings
andi~ntoClUbh°use'the pool. and to ~top incidents such as egg throwing at cars, buildings and
exl ~ ~ ~ FlorJde~ feels it is
~ community to have this ~e~sion on the existing wall
because : would add to the comfort level of the residents. Visibility will
not be hampered by the erection of this extended fencing.
Mr. Haberman advised that a hedge exists on one wall which will provide
screening for:this extended fencing. However, there will be one wall where
there is no screening for the fencing.
of
the As$oclatlon~ was also present with Mr.
aberman -'~recti6n of this fence will help end the van-
dalism of the globe lighting around the community.
In response to Vice Chairman Miriana's question, Mr, Haberman advised that the
fence will be placed on top of the existing concrete wall. The overall height
will then become 6 feet. It was explained that the wall is approximately 3 to 4
feet in height at the north end, but the wall tapers down to approximately 2
feet on the south side.
Mr. Slavin questioned how close the closest building is to the fence. Mr. Haag
responded that the plan shows the closest building to be 25 feet from the fence.
Mr. Slavin also questioned whether or not any resident has been injured during
the periods of vandalism. The applicants advised that no one has been hurt to
date, but residents are very concerned.
Chairman Thompson explained to the applicants that this Board is not a majority
Board. Any three (3) no votes will deny the request. Five (5) votes in favor
are required to grant the request.
Motion
Mr. Uleck moved to grant the request to extend the wall to six (6) feet in
height by use of cyclone fencing on top of the existing wall. Vice Chairman
Mirianacarried 7-0. seconded the motion. The Recording Secretary Polled the vote which
THERE WAS NO ONE PRESENT TO SPEAK AGAINST THIS REQUEST. THE ONLY ATTENDEES AT
THE MEETING WERE THE BOARD MEMBERS THE RECORDING SECRETARY, THE APPLICANTS AND
MR. HAAG. '
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FEBRUARY 17, 1993
Withdrawn (See attached letter from applicant)
Case #174 - 507 Industrial Wa~y
Property Owner: James Rollyson
Request: Appendix A Zoning Section 11.H.16.f
The applicant is requesting a reduction in number of
required parking spaces. The uses that presently
occupy the site/structure require 100 parking spaces.
The applicant wishes to provide 77 parking spaces;
therefore, a reduction of 23 parking spaces is
requested.
Mr. Haag explained that the applicant has withdrawn the request due to the fact
that during staff's investigation, discrepancies were found in the information
they provided. Those discrepancies must be corrected before this application
can then come back before the BOard. The same case number will apply when this
reappears before the Board.
OTHER ~USINESS
Chairman Thompson explained to Mr. Haag that a listing of the Board members'
names always appeared on the agenda in the past. He asked Mr. Haag to include
that listing on future agendas. Chairman Thompson also noted the absence of
the fact sheet, but was advised that the staff report is the replacement for
that fact sheet.
Vice Chairman Miriana questioned why the information is hand delivered at the
last minute. Mr. Haag advised that the City Attorney's recommendation was that
the packets be delivered to the members at the meeting; however, the Planning
Departmentfour days prior is attempting to the meeting, to distribute this information approximately three to
Mr. Haag advised that there will be two cases for the March meeting with the
possibility of a third. That meeting will be held in Commission Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting properly
adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
ne~t M. Prainito
Recording Secretary
(One Tape)
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