REVIEW COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
MEADOWS 300 TRACT N "WELLESLEY"
ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
See attached memorandum
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM NO. 90-276
June 25, 1990
TO: Timothy P. Cannon
Interim Planning Director
THRU: Don Jaeger ~//',.l,{b.c.;>A?,'k
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FROM: Michael E. Haag
Zoning & Site Development Administrator
RE: SITE MODIFICATION - MEADOWS 300 TRACT N "Wellesley"
(SCREEN ENCLOSURE FOR EACH UNIT)
Upon review of the above mentioned project, the following comment
must be addressed in order to conform with Boynton Beach City
Codes:
Identify on the plans the width of the means of egress door
(minimum clear opening width of two (2) feet, eight (8) inches).
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MEMORANDUM NO. 91-260
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Don Jaeger, Building Official
J. Scott Miller, City Manager
October 7, 1991
Use Of Surveys With Penmit Documents
Reference your memorandum #91-368, dated October 2, 1991 regarding the FPL
transmission lines - Meadows 300, your recommendation that the City main-
tain the current policy of requiring surveys be submitted with penmit docu-
ments and the enforcing of restrictions on the easements shown on the
surveys is an acceptable practice as far as I am concerned, and thus will be
continued as I understand.
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SUBJECT: FPL Transmission Lines - Meadows 300 Subdivision
Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter dated september 18, 1991,
from Terri L. Robinson, Boca/Delray Area Manager - External Affairs, to
Vincent A. Finizio, Admin. Coordinator of Engineering, reference the
aerial transmission lines in the rear yard of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Deal,
Meadows 300 Subdivision. I draw your attention to the third and fourth
paragraphs of Ms. Robinson's letter and ask you to review and/or investi-
gate this incident and provide to this office your findings and conclusion.
Specifically, I would ask that you address any City policies/regulations in
your department that are in fact involved in the permitting process.
Your prompt attention to providing a report on this subject matter would be
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MEMORANDUM NO. 91-368
October 2, 1991
TO: J. Scott Miller
City Manager
FROM: Don Jaeger
Building Official
RE: FPL TRANSMISSION LINES - MEADOWS 300
I have reviewed the attached letter from Terri Robinson,
Boca/Delray Area Manager, External Affairs for Florida Power &
Light Company. I understand FPL's concern regarding structures
in utility easements and I have attached a copy of Building
Department Memorandum 91-353 which delineates the sequence of
events in this matter.
The Building Department requires a recent survey to be submitted
with each permit application. I have also attached a copy of a
memorandum to me from Al Newbold, Deputy Building Official, which
will further explain the issues involved. The only definitive
way to accurately determine easements of record is through a
complete title search of the property. I have discussed this
issue with the City Attorney and he feels we can comfortably rely
upon surveys for our permit review.
At this point, I'm recommending that we maintain our current
policy of requiring that surveys be submitted with permit
documents and enforcing restrictions on the easements shown on
the surveys.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, I am available
at your convenience.
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Al Newbold
MEADOWS.DOC
MEMORANDUM
September 27, 1991
TO: Don Jaeger
Building Official
FROM: Al Newbold
Deputy Building Official
RE: F.P.L. TRANSMISSION LINES - MEADOWS 300
Our records indicate that permits were issued for 25 storage
sheds, 270 fences, 179 swimming pools and 251 screen enclosures,
plus residential and commercial additions, from January 1, 1990
to December 31, 1990. Setbacks for this mass of structures will
change from zone to zone, subdivision to subdivision and P.U.D.
to P.U.D. Easements are platted in many sizes and change over
the years, some by replat or Commission action and others by
agreements between owners and users. Neither our department nor
the Engineering Department can attest that the plats we have on
file are the true conditions of what has transpired from the date
of plat approval to the date of our review since we are not
surveyors nor do we have the time to go to the court records and
investigate changes in plats. '
Our code recognizes the above and requires a survey to be
submitted for a permit and our reviewers use it as proof of the
existing conditions at a site. It is the land surveyor's job to
check the records before he certifies the survey and places his
seal on it for public record filing.
The problem that should be addressed in this case is the power
lines, which could fall even if no structures were on the lot.
As for the screen room, the surveyor who produced the wrong
information is at fault, not our reviewers.
I hope this and the copies from Milt are of some help in your
response to the City Manager.
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FPL
Drawer 0, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3435
September 18, 1991
Mr. Vincent A. Finizio
Administrative Coordinator of Engineering
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435-0310
RE: Frank & Caron Deal
Meadows 300 Subdivision
Dear Mr. Finizio:
In response to your August 20, 1991 letter to Mr. Don Urgo of FPL regarding the status
of the above referenced complaint, FPL has investigated the situation and has contacted
the customer. The Deals are concerned that the distribution lines behind their home have
failed twice in the past few years at approximately the same location, and they feel that
the lines are located too close to their home.
The recent failure of the distribution lines is attributed to a large bird flying into the lines
and contacting two phases concurrently. Although it is not known for certain, this may
also have been the cause of the previous failure in 1989. To reduce the potential for this
type of failure, FPL is proceeding to reconductor the distribution lines utilizing a heavier
guage of wire. This will increase both the visibility and strength of the conductors. Taller
poles will be installed with an alternative framing method that allows the conductors to be
spaced further apart. This should permit birds to pass through the lines more easily. Also
the new conductor wires will be installed on the south side of the poles which is further
away from the homes.
Although the Deals feel that the lines are too close to their home, they do acknowledge
that the distribution lines are located within a ten foot platted easement. It is clearly
stated on the plat that Nthere shall be no buildings or other structures placed on
easements.. The Deals have been informed that the screened enclosure/patio area
behind their home encroaches upon this recorded utility easement. It was also explained
that FPL does not dictate local building setback requirements. Establishing and enforcing
setback standards is the responsibility of the local government, in this case, the City of
Boynton Beach. The Deals subsequently produced a permit issued by Boynton Beach
for their patio/screened enclosure addition.
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Admittedly the survey used to obtain the permit erroneously indicates a six foot utility
easement, however, the fact that a permit was issued does raise several questions
regarding City policies/regulations. First, are permit applications being verified against
plat records? Also, does the City of Boynton Beach currently allow a structure to be
located eight feet from the property line with no additional provisions for instances where
easements exist? FPL respectfully requests that any such policies be reviewed and re-
evaluated to prevent any future conflicts.
The Deals, as well as some of their neighbors, have suggested moving the lines or
placing them underground as a potential solution to resolve their concerns. However,
since the lines existed prior to the construction of the homes and are located within a
legally designated easement, it would not be appropriate for FPL ratepayers to bear the
cost of relocation or underground conversion. FPL would gladly implement either of these
suggested alternatives, if payment of the cost was provided by another party.
In reference to your inquiry concerning local policies which require the undergrounding
of all electrical utilities within subdivisions, FPL has no objections to these regulations
provided that the responsibility for the differential cost of underground service is clearly
placed with the developer. The language used in Palm Beach County's code is one
example of how this can be accomplished. However, it should be noted that such an
ordinance would not resolve situations such as the one at the Meadows. Should Boynton
Beach wish to adopt a similar policy, FPL would be happy to assist by reviewing and
commenting on the proposed regulation(s).
I hope this information meets your needs. If I can be of further assistance, please don't
hesitate to contact me at 265-3103.
Sincerely,
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Terri L. Robinson
Boca/Del ray Area Manager
External Affairs
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