10-08-1992 VC PH-M' MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1992
Present: Judy M. Pierman, Mayor
Thomas F. Kelsey, Ph.D., Vice Mayor
Tom Valente, Councilman
Gail H. Vastola, Councilman
Dennis W. Kelly, Village Manager
George W. Baldwin, Village Attorney
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pierman called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. All
members of Council were present except President Pro Tem Marks, who
arrived at 7:17 p.m. All members of staff were present.
PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear comments from the
' Public concerning Bill 699, a proposed ordinance amending the
Village Code, Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-35, recreational,
boating, camping equipment; parking on residential property
restricted.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
James Cleveland, 716 Kitty Hawk Way, addressed the Council. Mr.
Cleveland was in favor of the proposed amendment, but asked that
the codes be more strongly enforced, and felt that residents
shouldn't have to complain in order for codes to be enforced.
Noel Briley, 606 Flotilla Road, was opposed to the amendment,
feeling that the ordinance discriminated against owners of vans and
that the type of anchors proposed should be specified. Mr. Briley
also stated that there is no available storage space at Anchorage
Park.
Charles Wendt, 613 Laurel Court, was opposed to the amendment. Mr.
Wendt stated that water and electricity must be permitted for
maintenance purposes.
The Public Hearing recessed at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of opening
the Regular Session, and reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
' James Lunsford, 737 Cinnamon Road, objected to the proposed
amendment, and felt that the existing ordinance was a good
ordinance, but should be enforced.
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Susan Barnard, 400 Gulf Road, opposed-the amendment, stating that
it was an unnecessary change, and a review of houses and yards
would be more in order.
Robert Kelley, 609 Inlet Road, opposed the amendment. Mr. Kelley
expressed his concern about requiring fences that could be
hazardous during a storm, and felt the Village would have
liability.
Al Moore, 437 Oyster Road, opposed the amendment, feeling that the
ordinance needs rewriting to define what would constitute a "high"
wind. Mr. Moore also felt that the anchors and use of the anchors
was not defined, and that there was a discrepancy between the
height of the fence and the height of the recreational vehicle.
Robert McDow, 436 Gull Court, also spoke against the amendment,
stating that he has a motor home parked on the side of his house,
and no one has ever complained.
Robert Culp, 763 Tradewind Drive, opposing the amendment, stated
that he had no problem with the existing ordinance, but felt the
' required fencing in the proposed ordinance would be hazardous. He
also stated that water and electricity should not be prohibited.
Nils Petersen, 2615 Wabash Drive, stated his objection to the
amendment, particularly the prohibiting of water, sewer,
electricity and gas. Mr. Petersen asked the Council to consider
the lack of available storage space before changing the ordinance.
Manny Grinn, 536 Greenway Drive, opposed the amendment, stating
that the purpose of the proposed change was for appearance only,
and that a person's home is his/her castle.
Dennis Bushnell, 708 Robin Way, opposed the amendment, and in his
opinion as an engineer, it would be a problem to have the required
fencing, with hinges, anchored securely enough to withstand heavy
wind. Mr. Bushnell felt that the current ordinance should be
enforced.
Pete Colvin, was opposed to the change. Mr. Colvin said that he
has never had complaints from his neighbors about his motor home.
He also stated that he used to use the storage area at Anchorage
Park, but it had no security, and thefts occurred. Also, he needs
to keep the electricity on in his motor home in order to keep the
batteries charged, and because the refrigerator and air must be
left on all the time to prevent mustiness.
' Howard Gorman, 708 Lighthouse Drive, was against changing the
current ordinance. Mr. Gorman said he would rather look at a well-
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maintained recreational vehicle than a fence, since the RV would
not be there all the time. He also said that the proposed required
fencing would prevent true enforcement by restricting inspection.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Kathleen F. Kelly, Village C1 k
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