HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CAB 040506COMMUNITY AESTHETICS BOARD
April 5, 2006
The Community Aesthetics Board met on April 5, 2006. The meeting was called
to order at 5:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located
at 10500 N, Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and was opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Donna Wisneski,
William Olsen
Carolyn Waters
Sherry Levy
Members Absent: Bettie Marks
Gail Vastola
Also Present: Vice Mayor Jody Barnett, Mark Hendrickson, Staff Liaison
and City Forrester, Jack Doughney Community Services
Administrator.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board did not approve the minutes because of a correction on the
attendance list. The recording coordinator will make the correction and bring the
minutes back for signature at the next meeting.
III. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Mark Hendrickson introduced Vice Mayor Jody Barnett to the board.
Mark gave the board information about 2 grants that he applied for and stated
that if they receive the grants, they would be used to replace trees throughout the
City that were destroyed from the past 3 hurricanes.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
City Signs on Donald Ross Road
Mark stated that he spoke with Centex regarding the inability to read the City sign
on Donald Ross Road due to the plants that are blocking the sign. They are
going to plant annuals instead of having grass in front of the sign. The other sign
that has the same problem has utilities blocking it and the only way to solve the
problem is to move the sign. Mark is going to continue to look in to the possibility
of moving the sign but does not have information about a place to relocate it at
this time.
Donna Wisneski asked about the status of Ordinance 6, 2006 regarding home
beautification. Vice Mayor Jody Barnett stated that the Ordinance is coming
before City Council on April 6, 2006 and she asked the board for their opinion on
this ordinance. Discussion endued regarding the board's thoughts of this
Ordinance which included making sure the ordinance didn't take away the rights
of the residents, and how the City will enforce this Ordinance. Vice Mayor Barnett
discussed that she was concerned that some residents might not be able to
afford to make improvements. She asked the board what level of involvement
they would like to have in this process. There was discussion regarding the
board sitting as a review committee regarding grants that may be extended to
people needing help.
Donna asked when staff will be coming before the board to discuss the grant
process for next year. Mark stated that Staff is not prepared to do this until after
the budget is further along in order to present any figures on what the grant might
be next year.
Mark stated that he talked to Staff about their suggestion to remove the Norfolk
Pines and they are going to suggest that the money be used to either remove the
trees as long as it is an improvement to the property.
Carolyn Waters commented on Ordinance 6, 2006 and she is concerned that the
Ordinance will be too restrictive on the homeowner. She does not want to see
homes get run down but on the other hand she does not want to put too many
restrictions on the homeowners.
Donna also asked to discuss the Ordinance that was brought before them
regarding the amount of green space that would be required on residential
property. Mark stated that the Ordinance is on hold and he hopes to bring it back
to the board in the near future. He discussed the history of the ordinance and
explained that at this time staff is not comfortable bringing the ordinance to
council. He feels they will have to start from the beginning with the ordinance.
Carolyn Waters stated that she received a letter from the PGA Corridor
Association conversation ensued regarding Borland and Shady Lakes. Mark
addressed this and stated that there are no code violations at this time. The
major issue was the buffer around the Borland project. They put up temporary
screening and they will not be getting a C/O until the trees and landscape buffer
is in place.
There was discussion regarding having residents come to this board to discuss
problems with aesthetics in the City. Donna explained that this is a public
meeting and the residents are welcome to come and voice their problems where
in they can be resolved by this board and staff prior to getting the to the City
Council level.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Mark presented the board with information in reference to Clean Up America
Day. He stated that this is traditionally held on Earth day that is April 23, 2006.
Since this is only 3 weeks from this meeting it would be too hard to organize a
program in such a short period of time. He suggested putting together a program
for 2007 and the board agreed. Mark is going to put together information for City
participation in 2007.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Approval:
nna Wis eski, Chairperson
Sherry Levy, oard Merrib&
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Bettie Marks, Board Member
William Olsen, Board Member
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Carolyn Waters, Alternate Board Member
Attest:
Susan ell
Public Information/ Recording Coordinator