CORRESPONDENCE
Hampshire Gardens, Inc.
2500 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FI33435
September 20, 1999
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Planning & Development Board
City of Boynton Beach
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FI 33426
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To The Planning & Development Board:
The attached notification states that a representative of Hampshire Gardens be
present in order for this matter to be considered.
This is the third date given to us for scheduling this hearing.
Because of a prior commitment, made over one year ago, I will not be able to attend
this meeting. As the majority of those familiar with this project, board members have
not yet returned from the north, it is impossible to substitute any other person from
Hampshire Gardens that is familiar with this project.
I ask that Bill Hartman of Bulldog Fence Company, our fence contractor, be our
spokesman and answer any questions you may have.
At this time I would like to bring this board up to date on the process that we have
had to go through. Needless to say, it has been a very frustrating experience for
Hampshire Gardens and feel we have been placed at the mercy of the Planning
Department of Boynton Beach.
. In January 1999 we requested information from the Planning & Zoning
Department on requirements to construct a fence to enclose the perimeter of our
community, Hampshire Gardens. At that time we were told to submit our plans
and then they would tell us what we could do or not do. If our questions were
answered at that time we would not be here tonight as we would have planned
our project differently.
. At that time we were made aware of a Neighborhood Assistance Program.
Through Hank Ackerman's help we applied, received approval and were given a
grant from the City Commission to plant hedges on the south border of our
property and to install a fence along the west side on Federal Highway.
. Our resident volunteers planted the hedge portion and in good faith we contracted
the fence portion of this project to the proper contractors.
. The construction of concrete columns to support the fence was permitted through
the Planning Department and the height was never questioned.
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. Once that portion of the work was done the fence contractor applied for the permit
needed to install the fence. After 3 weeks of getting utility easements, proper
documentation from the Hampshire Gardens Board of Directors, we were told that
the fence we were installing was 5' high and not within the building code that calls
for 4' and we would have to apply for a variance.
. On July 7th we submitted this application with all the proper papers. According to
the Planning Department's schedule, the time frame would put this hearing on the
August 24th agenda. (See attached) In August, Mr. DeCarlo called and informed
me that the hearing would not be until September 14th. No reason, just that the
office was busy and they were just writing the staff report.
. On September 10th, Mr. DeCarlo called me again and informed me that the
meeting had to be postponed until September 28th, because the variance asked
for a 5' fence (which it is) and the columns that were installed were 5' 6" and the
variance needed to be changed accordingly to match the first permit. A permit
that was granted, work inspected and signed off on without any question on the
height. I question the validity of back peddling to cover up the mistakes made by
this office and delaying this hearing further.
Because I had previous plans for this week, that were made long before this fence
project was even started, I am not able to attend. I explained this to Mr. DeCarlo at
the time he called to tell me they had changed the date. He informed me that the
change was already advertised as the~ (his office) had made that decision three days
prior and did not notify me until the 10 . (Please note the "Publish Date" on the
bottom of attached notice.)
Needless to say that we are very disappointed in the performance of the Planning &
Development Department. This whole project has been in the works since February,
seven (7) months counting our application to Mr. Ackerman, and still has not been
resolved.
In addition, we still have to go back before the City Commission for approval on a
project that they already allocated grant money for back in April.
I ask for your approval of this variance tonight without any further delay, or table it
until can be in attendance.
I appreciate any and all help this board can give us to complete this project
Respectfully submitted.
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Patricia Downey, Chairperso
c.c. Nancy Byrne
Mike Rumpf
Dan De Carlo
City Commission
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARl,.
NOnCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following application have been made to the
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD of the CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, for a hearing as indicated, under and pursuant to the provisions of the
zoning code of said City:
Owner: Hampshire Gardens, Inc.
Request: Relief from Chapter 2, Zoning Section 4(J)(1), which limits
the maximum height of a fence, hedge or wall placed within
the building setback to 4 feet, to allow a 1 1/2 foot variance
or a 5 1/2 foot fence.
Location: 2400-2500 S, Federal Highway
Legal Description: Beginning at a point 'Nhere the east R/\N line of State Road
#5 (U.S.#1), as recorded in road plat book 2, pages 182 thru
191, Public Records of Palm Bach County, Florida.
Intersects the east-west quarter section line in section 33, T
45 S, R 43 E thence southerly along said E/\N line a
distance of 208.53 feet to the point of beginning and a cross
cut in walk, thence continue along the same line a distance
of 634.01 feet to a % inch iron pipe, thence easterly at an
angle of 84 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds measured from
north to east, a distance of 705,72 feet to a 2 inch iron pipe
in the west R/\N line of the intracoastal waterway, thence
northerly at an angle of 97 degrees 40 minutes 13 seconds
measured from west to north, along said R/\N line A distance
of 642.52 feet to a 2 inch iron pipe, thence westerly at an
angle of 82 degrees 05 minutes 57 seconds measured from
south to west, a distance of 733.19 feet to the point of
beginning containing 10.48 acres more or less.
A PUBLIC HEARING before the Planning and Development Board will be held relative
to the above application at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 100 E. Boynton Beach
Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Fiorida, on Tuesday, SeptetTlber 28, 1999, at 7:00 P.M.
All interested parties are notified to appear at said hearing in person or by attorney and
be heard or file any written comments prior to the hearing date. Any person who
decides to appeal any decision of the Planning and Development Board with respect to
any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for
such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
(561) 742-6260
PUBLISH: THE POST i 5'
September}1, 1999 ** It is necessary for you or your representati
to be present at the above stated meetings in
order for your petition to be considered."
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MARIE A. ZARANSKI
1647 NAVIDAD ST.
LADY LAKE, FL. 32159
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Dear Chairman:
As an owner of an apartment in the Hampshire Gardens Complex at 2460 S. Federal
Hwy #15, I hereby petition that the variance requested by Diamond Beach
Development, Inc. be denied based on the following observations:
1. It would set a precedent for future variances and thereby jeopardizing zoning
standards;
2. Allowing a reduction of 75% from the 100 foot minimum frontage would
reduce the minimum to 25 feet. This is a huge reduction;
3. A 25 foot frontage could only be used for two way ingress and egress.
Additional construction might narrow this strip to less than 25 feet, and large service
vehicles could find it hard to navigate;
4. Adding another entrance and exit unto US1 will contribute greatly to the
already existing heavy traffic on that road and the immediate intersection at 23rd S1.;
5. The potential for auto and pedestrian accidents will increase proportionately.
Yours truly,
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Hampshire Gardens, Inc.
2500 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, FI 33435
July 7, 1999
Daniel C. DeCarlo
Department of Development
Planning and Zoning Division
City of Boynton Beach
Dear Mr. DeCarlo:
Attached are the following:
1. Variance application for a 5' fence across the front of Hampshire Gardens on
U.S. 1.
2. Check for $400.00
3. Property location & property description
4. Letter of Statement of Special Conditions
Per our conversation during a meeting on June 30th, the following items have been
ordered and will be delivered to you as soon as they are available.
1. Survey (2copies)
2. Site plan (2copies)
3. Adjacent properties mailing labels from Palm Beach County
We appreciate your attention to this project and if you need any other information or
need to contact me, I can be reached at my home on Wednesdays and Fridays -
369-0111 or my office on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays- 732-0236.
Please keep me up to date on the progress of this application. Thank you.
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Project Chairperson
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Hampshire Gardens, Inc.
2500 South Federal Highway
Boynton Beach, Fl33435
June 1, 1999
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FI. 33425
Dear Sirs:
Hampshire Gardens has presented to the Neighborhood Assistance Program to
construct a 5' fence along the front or west side of our property. This was done
to provide security to our community. This project was approved by the City
Commission on April 22, 1999 and the Neighborhood Assistance Programs have
given this community a grant to accomplish this project.
Sincerely,
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Project Chairperson
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