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Present:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 10, 2008
William Manuel, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D. Councilman
T.R. Hemacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
DOMANI PARCEL PROJECT UPDATE
Ryan Thomas of Bohler Engineering, and Bob Vail and John Csapo of Kolter Properties were
present to provide an update on plans for the Domani project.
Mr. Thomas and Mr. Vail gave a presentation on the proposed design of the project. Mr. Thomas
reviewed setbacks, which are 100 feet on the north and south sides, with 50 feet between the two
condominium towers, which are each 220 feet high.
Mr. Vail discussed concerns raised by Old Port Cove residents, including impact, quality, and
traffic. Mr. Vail displayed a site line study depicting the view looking north from Old Port Cove.
Discussion took place regarding the timetable for the project. Mr. Vail advised it is a two-phase
project, in which the south tower and town homes would be sold and built first, followed by the
north tower and town homes. Mr. Vail projected sales would start in fall 2009, and estimated the
completion of the project would occur in 2013.
Discussion ensued on comments received from the Department of Community Affairs. Mr. Vail
noted the DCA report seems mainly concerned with hurricane evacuation, and advised he will be
meeting with Village Administration to address this issue.
Brief discussion took place on the possibility of Kolter seeking an easement from Old Port Cove
Holdings. Mr. Vail advised that Kolter does not plan to request an easement.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk /