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The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Kaleel and roll call was answered by the following: Commissioner
Allison
Commissioner Bingham Mayor Kaleel Comm Pugh
was absent with notice. Pledge of
Allegiance Mayor Kaleel
requested to switch the order of items 4 & 5, and also to remove item 10,
regarding a regular appointment to the Board of Adjustment & item 11,
discussion regarding Recreation and Beach Committees. Mayor Kaleel
also advised that the Town Hall Open Meeting scheduled for April 12th
would have to be rescheduled because there is a meeting scheduled for the south
phase drainage project. Consent
Agenda
1.
Minutes of the
2.
Authorize Fee Increase for Special Master/Hearing Officer Effective Oct.
1, 2005 Comm Bingham moved to approve
the agenda and consent agenda as amended, seconded by Comm Allison. Motion carried - yea 4. Announcements and Proclamations
3.
Town Commission will hold an Open Town Hall Meeting on
3.a Proclamation
Declaring Week of Mayor Kaleel read the above
announcements. Public Comment George Bierlin, Public Hearings
5. An application submitted by Marcia & Steven Rayman, 6155 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge FL 3343, requesting a development permit from the provisions of the Land Development Code, Chapter 67; Buildings and Building Regulations, Article 2; Coastal Construction, Section 67-17; Coastal Construction and Excavation Setback Line; Sub-Paragraph (a); Setback Line Established; and Sub-Paragraph (h) Existing Structures to permit the construction of a 1st and 2nd story addition to western portion of the home consisting of expanding a small bedroom and bathroom and constructing a library, a home office, and a powder room that would extend 59.5’ east of the CCCL and also a 2nd story addition of a new exercise room that would extend 146’ east of the CCCL at 6155 N Ocean Blvd. or legally described as Lots 6,7 and north 26’ of Lot 8, Blk 3, Boynton Sub Amended Subdivision (exact legal description located in the Clerk’s Office) Atty Spillias requested that anyone speaking in regards to
the application be sworn in. Architect Douglas Root stated
that his clients Mr. & Mrs. Rayman were requesting to build an addition east
of the coastal construction line for an office and an exercise room at Comm Bingham questioned if any
of the proposed building would be encroaching on any setback lines. Mr. Root
advised that it would only be crossing the coastal construction line. Comm
Bingham also suggested that the office addition be referred to as a den. Comm Hogan moved to approve the
request for a development permit for construction of an addition east of the
coastal construction line, seconded by Comm Allison. Motion carried - yea 4. 4.
An application submitted by Digby Bridges, Marsh & Assoc., Inc., 124
NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483, representing owner, Brian
Fitzgerald, requesting a development permit from the provisions of the Land
Development Code, Chapter 67; Buildings and Building Regulations, Article 2; Coastal Construction, Section 67-17;
Coastal Construction and Excavation Setback Line; Sub-Paragraph (a); Setback
line Established; and Sub-Paragraph (h)
Existing Structures to permit the construction of a one story addition to the
master bedroom extending 61.89’ east of the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL) and an addition to the living room that
would extend 104.26’ east of the CCCL at 6845 N. Ocean Blvd., Unit 4N & 5N
or legally described as the north 195.58’ of the south 4153.93’ of Acreage
Section 22 (exact legal description located in the Clerk’s Office) Mark Marsh, Comm Hogan moved to approve the
request for a development permit for an addition and expansion east of the
coastal construction line at Motion carried - yea 4. Regular Agenda Reports 6.
Town Manager Manager Mathis advised that the
South Phase Drainage project was ready to begin and that Chaz Equipment Co. has
a notice to proceed on Comm Bingham questioned when the
new signs would be complete. Manager Mathis stated that 7.
Town Attorney Atty Spillias stated that the
Special Master Hearing for the Abercrombie case was very extensive. He advised
that the Attorney’s were asked to submit written closing arguments by the end
of the month. Public Comment David Berger, 8.
Police Chief Chief Hillery advised that the
police department is preparing for the next hurricane season by making sure roof
tiles are secured and fences were repaired. He suggested that the residents be
prepared and proactive to avoid problems. Mayor Kaleel questioned if the
Chief spoke with any of the residents regarding the fire at the Yacht Club.
Chief Hillery mentioned that this was the first fire in Town since the City of Public Comment Mark Marsh, 9.
Town Engineer (SFRN, Inc.) – Drainage Update Engineer Tropepe stated that the
South Phase drainage construction is scheduled to begin April 18th.
She also advised that there is 5 weeks left in the legislative session for the
Lake Worth Lagoon Grant and that she will keep the Commission updated. Engineer
Tropepe also mentioned that a red valve will be installed on Action Items 12.
Appoint Commissioner to the Comm Bingham and Comm Hogan both volunteered for the Palm
Beach Countywide Coastal Council. There was a consensus to nominate Comm Bingham with Comm
Hogan as an alternate to the Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council and to remove
Manager Mathis as an alternate. Resolutions
13.
Ocean Ridge Resolution No. 2005-09; Declaring the public necessity of
providing for a
process to
rebut the presumption of prejudice from ex parte communications Atty Spillias explained the
Resolution and stated that the procedure is not changing. He stated that the
resolution pertains to Commissioners having discussions or visiting sites with
applicants. Comm Allison questioned if it was beneficial to Commissioners to
visit sites or have discussions with applicants. Atty Spillias stated that the
law does not require that sites be visited or discussions be made with
applicants but that you can acknowledge that you can make a decision based on
facts presented. Comm Bingham moved to approve
Resolution No. 2005-09, declaring the public necessity of providing for a
process to rebut the presumption of prejudice from ex parte communications,
seconded by Comm Allison. Motion carried - yea 4. First 14. Ordinance #555; Amending Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances, Environmental Regulations, by Amending Division 3, Section 66-151, Tree Permits, By adding a New Subsection 66-151(b)(7), Providing for Trimming and Maintenance of Trees Adjacent to Overhead and Utility Lines Atty Spillias stated that the ordinance was incorporating the guidelines from Florida Power & Light. He explained that the ordinance would only be a guideline to what types of trees and plants are better to plant near power lines and to make sure trees are trimmed and not obstructing power lines.Comm Allison questioned if the
ordinance would refer to existing trees and Atty Spillias advised that it could. Public Comment George Bierlin, Justus Brown, Comm Bingham moved to approve
Ordinance #555 on first reading, seconded by Comm Hogan. Motion carried - yea 4. Town
Commission Comments
15.
Report on the Successful Citizen Advisory Board Training Seminar By: Comm
Allison Comm Allison
advised that Florida League of Cities held a day long seminar on Successful
Citizen Advisory Boards that she and Comm Hogan attended on April 1st.
She summarized the points of interest and felt the seminar was very informative. Comm Bingham
mentioned that usually elected Boards receive a book on the sunshine law that
has a lot of good information and guidelines. She also objected to the way
boards are chosen and felt that resumes should be submitted and a ballot be
written for a vote. Public
Comment Lothar
Mayer, Sheryl
Mendel, 25 Meeting
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