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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 19, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village of Tequesta Board of Adjustment held a regularly
scheduled Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta
Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Monday, May 19, 1997 . The
meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman Raymond
Schauer. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur, the Recording
Secretary. Boardmembers present were: Chairman Raymond
Schauer, Vice Chair Susan Brennan, Betty Coyle, and Donna
McDonald. Also in attendance were Damian Peduto sitting in
for Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board, and Village Attorney
John C. Randolph. Absent from the meeting were Boardmembers
Gilbert Finesilver and Wayne Shindoll.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chair Brennan moved that the Agenda be approved as
submitted. Boardmember Coyle seconded the motion. The vote
on the motion was:
Raymond Schauer - for
Susan Brennan - for
Betty Coyle - for
Donna McDonald - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
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was approved as submitted.
III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
1. Meeting of April 21, 1997
Boardmember Brennan made a motion to approve the minutes
as submitted for the April 21, 1997 meeting of the Board
of Adjustment. Boardmember Coyle seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Raymond Schauer - for
Susan Brennan - for
Betty Coyle - for
Donna McDonald - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the
minutes were approved as submitted.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
An application from Henry P. McHale, owner of the property
located at 23 Bay Harbor Subdivision, requesting a variance
to the terms of the Official Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
of the village of Tequesta, Ordinance No. 355, as amended,
Section XVI, Uniform Waterway Control, Subsection (B) , Dock
and Pier Length, Width and Configuration, Paragraph (1) , to
allow the construction of a 4' wide by 94' long dock access
with a 6' wide by 20' long terminal platform, in lieu of no
dock or pier being constructed which extends waterward from
the mean high water line in excess of seventy-five (75)
feet, as required by the Code.
Acting Clerk of the Board Damian Peduto announced this
agenda item.
A) Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required.
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Chairman Schauer conducted the swearing-in of Gene
Wehage, who was the only person present who intended to
speak during the hearing.
B) Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications.
A poll of the Boardmembers indicated that none had ex-
parte communications.
C) Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any.
Gene Wehage, with Dolphin Marine Construction,
representing Henry Mcxale, explained that the dock had to
be extended to 94 feet to get a three-foot depth as
required by Environmental ,Resources Management. Mr.
Wehage explained that the existing 88' long dock was
being removed. Mr. Peduto commented that notice had been
given to the neighbors and that one letter had been
received, from Bay Harbor Property Owners Association,
addressed to Mr. Scott Ladd, Building Department, Village
of Tequesta, which stated: Concerning the replacement of
a dock at 23 Bay Harbor Rd. , the Bay Harbor Property
Owners Association takes no position. The Association is
neither for nor against the replacement. The letter was
signed by Robert F. Schaet, President, BHPOA, with copies
sent to Hank McHale and to Dolphin Marine Construction,
Inc.
Vice Chair Brennan questioned how the proposed 6' x 24 ,
platform at the end of the dock compared in size to
others approved in the past. Mr. Wehage responded that
was the largest size allowed within the Building Code.
Boardmember McDonald inquired whether any other variances
had been granted in that area for docks. Mr. Wehage
responded that others had been granted for longer docks
than the one proposed in this case. Mr. Peduto
recommended that if the Board desired to approve this
application that a condition of approval be attached
requiring removal of the old dock. Mr. Wehage explained
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that the depth at the end of the old dock was 18", and
that the present 3-foot depth requirement had been
instituted so that the riverbed would not be stirred up.
Boardmember Coyle made a motion to approve the dock
application from Henry P. McHale. Boardmember McDonald
seconded the motion. Chairman Schauer suggested an
amendment to the motion to approve the dock as submitted
with the requirement that the old dock be removed at or
about the same time that the new dock is installed, and a
statement that the approval was being granted so as not to
impart an unreasonable hardship on the- owner. Boardmember
Coyle approved the amended motion. Vice Chair Brennan
seconded the amended motion. The vote on the motion was:
Raymond Schauer - for
Susan Brennan - for
Betty Coyle - for
Donna McDonald - for
The. motion was therefore passed and adopted.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Board.
VI. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS
Wade driest, Dover Road, commented that this agenda item
should read Communication from Citizen, since he was the
only citizen present at the meeting.
VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were no other matters to come before the Board.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Brennan moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Boardmember McDonald seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Raymond Schauer - for
Susan Brennan - for
Betty Coyle - for
Donna McDonald - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting
was adjourned at 7:44 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Lhur
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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Damian Peduto
Acting Clerk of the Board
DATE APPROVED:
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