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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061267CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 12, 1967 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on June 12, 1967, at 8:00 P.M., at the Golfers Village Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Councilman George Bonner presided. USA ORUM At the direction of Chairman Bonner, the roll was called. All Councilmen were present except Mayor Diamond and Vice Mayor Hughes. MINUTES Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 22, 1967, be waived and approval would be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Chairman Bonner asked the Manager to proceed with the department reports. The Manager read the report submitted by Herbert A. Pecht, Chief of Police; the Building Department report by Robert Keesee, Building Inspector; the Public Works Department report by Leonard Devine, Superintendent; and the Parks and Recreation Department report by Woodrow W. Dukes, Director. The Fire Department report was not read but would be read at the next regular meeting. Minutes of regular meeting of June 12, 1967 Page 2 CONVENING OF THE ZONING Chairman Bonner adjourned the regular meeting at BOARD 8:25 P.M. and convened the Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a Public Hearing on Ord. #13 -1967, Ord. #14 -1967, and Ord. #16 -1967. Chairman Bonner opened the floor for discussion on Ord. #13 -1967, dealing with the Conditional Use by certain contractors whereby they operate from their model homes. Chairman Bonner recognized Mrs. Mildred Peters and Mr. Henry Jewett. They asked that the Council investigate the use of signs by contractors in various homes in the Gardens. There being no further discussion, it was the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that this Ordinance be placed on second reading. Chairman Bonner then proceeded to Ord. #14 -1967, dealing with the rezoning of certain areas of unrecorded plats in the PGA Golf Course area, and Ord. #16 -1967, which deals with the increase in the height limitations from 21� stories to 52 stories in C -1 Commercial Districts. Chairman Bonner recognized Mr. Larry Baronoff, Mr. Horace Miller, Mr. Harry Marino, Mr. Henry Jewett, and Mrs. Mildred Peters. After lengthy discussion between the petitioner, represented by Mr. Horace Miller, and the various members of the audience recognized by the Chairman, Chairman Bonner polled the Board as to their wishes and recommendations to be sent forward to the Council. Chairman Bonner stated that from the opinions of the Board, that they would recommend to the Council that i Minutes of regular meeing of June 12, 1967 ORD. #13 -1967 CONDITIONAL USE BY SPECIFIC CONTRACT RS ORD. #14 -1967 REZONING OF A PORTION OF PGA UNRECORDED PI,A.TS Page 3 these Ordinances be tabled for further study. Chairman Bonner then adjourned the Zoning Board of Appeals and reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:30 P.M. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #13 -1967, allowing conditional use to certain contractors as specified, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. Chairman Bonner in- structed the Manager to read the Ordinance by title only. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Ord. #13 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager by title only. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #14 -1967, rezoning portions of unrecorded plats in the PGA Golf Course area, be tabled for further study. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #15 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman ADDING TO THE OFFENSES ORDINANCES FIRE PERMIT Brown, to remove Ord. #15 -1967 from the table. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Ord. #15 -1967, requiring permits to start fires and adding this Ordinance to the Offenses Ordinance, and setting forth Minutes of regular meeting of June 12, 1967 Page 4 the penalties for non - performance be placed on second reading and read in full by the Manager. The vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. Chairman Bonner directed the Manager to read the Ordinance. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #15 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #16 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman CHANGING THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS IN C -1 Brown, that Ord. #16 -1967, changing the height of CMERCIAL 519TTRUCT buildings in C -1, Commercial District, be tabled for further study. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #17 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman CHANGING R -1 -T TO C -2 A1M t-'2TO R -1 -T, Brown, that Ord. #17 -1967, changing Zoning in the NORTHWEST CORNER OF PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD Northwest corner of Prosperity Farms Road, and Avenue AND AVENUE OF THE PGA of the PGA be placed on first reading and read by the Manager. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. NEW BUSINESS The Manager informed Chairman Bonner and members of the Council that the revenues from Ord. #O -O, Florida Power and Light franchise, were received in the amount of $19,261.42, in lieu of the anticipated $18,000. Chairman Bonner recognized Mrs. Mildred Peters. She requested that the Council pass some Ordinance to protect homeowners from general contractors and their performance of warranties after construction is com- pleted. Chairman Bonner referred the matter to Minutes of regular meeting of June 12, 1967 Page 5 Attorney Brant. He advised the Council that the Council could not pass such an Ordinance as this was to be resolved through a due process of law and decided in the courts. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Bonner read a letter from Representative Robert DeXoung addressed to Mayor Diamond which ex- plained the reasons that the delegation had turned down the adoption of the proposed new charter. Chairman Bonner informed the audience that a delegation of the Council, Attorney Brant, and Manager Poston were going to Tallahassee Tuesday to meet with the Legislative Delegation at 8:15 P.M. to see if this decision could not be changed. Chairman Bonner asked the Manager what the procedure was on the Occupational Licensing of ice cream trucks. He asked if it was required that they have liability insurance. The Manager informed Chairman Bonner that it was required, and if for any reason the insurance was cancelled, the Occupational License would be can- celled. Chairman Bonner stated the reason for these questions was a report of an accident on Lighthouse Drive where an ice cream truck supposedly struck a child, and it was also reported that there was no insurance on the vehicle. Chairman Bonner asked that the Manager investigate this accident. /" Minutes of regular meeting of June 12, 1967 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was 3 -0 in favor of the motion. ATTESTED: i Veronica E. Snyder, C y Clerk .Y APPROVED: Not Present Robert C. Diamond, Mayor Not Present James W. Hughes, Vice Mayor George �i. Bonner, Councilman 7�3 � William D. Earle, Councilman Norman E. Brown, Councilman