Hillsboro Beach public meetings in 2022

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider amendments to single-family and multi-family residential district site plan requirements. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Beach Management Plan and a vote to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the Broward Police Benevolent Association.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2022-11 regarding single-family residential site plan requirements
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2022-12 regarding multi-family residential district site plan requirements
• Presentation of Beach Management Plan Update by Moffatt & Nichol
• Ratification of the Broward Police Benevolent Association 2022-2025 agreement
• Approval of various invoices, including a $105,338.50 payment to Moffat & Nichol

The Commission adopted Ordinance 2022-11 on second reading, amending single-family site plan requirements, including generator location, side yard buffer definitions, parking, and yard regulations. It also approved Ordinance 2022-12 on first reading, amending multi-family site plan requirements, and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule and a police collective bargaining agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 (single-family site plan requirements) as amended (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 (multi-family site plan requirements) on first reading as amended (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-56 (2023 meeting schedule) with November meeting moved to second Tuesday (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-57 ratifying police collective bargaining agreement 2022-2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices except Moffatt & Nichol item pulled for discussion (5-0)
• Adopted Proclamation of Election for March 14, 2023 municipal election (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2022 meetings as amended (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan for 987 Hillsboro Mile, tabled from previous meetings, and consider first readings of two ordinances amending single-family and multi-family site plan requirements. The commission will also vote on several resolutions, including renewing employee health insurance with United Healthcare, contracting IT services with Node0 IT, and using federal forfeiture funds for a beach vehicle and license plate recognition cameras. Consent items include approval of various invoices.

• Public hearing: site plan approval for 987 Hillsboro Mile (tabled from 9/13 & 10/4)
• Ordinance 2022-11: single-family site plan requirements (generators, side yard buffer) - first reading
• Ordinance 2022-12: multi-family site plan requirements (setbacks, building length) - first reading
• Resolution 2022-54: $28,500 federal forfeiture funds for beach vehicle (Pioneer Honda 700)
• Resolution 2022-55: $27,500 federal forfeiture funds for two LPR cameras

The Commission approved an amended ordinance for single-family site plan requirements and renewed employee health and life insurance benefits. It also authorized the purchase of police equipment and a new IT services contract. A proposed ordinance regarding multi-family site plan requirements was tabled until December.

• Approved site plan for 987 Hillsboro Mile without conditions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-11 regarding single-family site plan requirements as amended (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2022-12 regarding multi-family site plan requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-50 to renew 2023 health insurance with United Healthcare (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-51 to execute employee benefits with Guardian Life Insurance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-52 for Broward County to conduct municipal election on March 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-53 to contract Node0 IT for information technology services (5-0)
• Approved $28,500 for a beach vehicle and $27,500 for two LPR cameras using federal forfeiture funds (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding the Hillsboro Beach Resort at 1159 Hillsboro Mile. The applicant is requesting a re-evaluation of the conditions of approval for a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service.

• Public hearing for Hillsboro Beach Resort at 1159 Hillsboro Mile
• Request to re-evaluate conditions for restaurant alcoholic beverage service

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved an amended development order for the Hillsboro Beach Resort. The decision establishes specific limits on the number, timing, and size of social events held at the property.

• Approved amendment to conditional use for Hillsboro Beach Resort (5-0)
• Limited social events to 24 per calendar year starting January 2023
• Authorized 4 social events for the remainder of 2022
• Permitted unlimited non-social events between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Capped maximum event attendance at 65 people
• Prohibited cash bars at special events
• Required two off-duty police officers for social events
• Established annual re-evaluation of event conditions every December

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach Commission reviews eight open cases involving building permit violations, seawall compliance, and artificial lighting regulations. All cases relate to properties along Hillsboro Mile and require owners to obtain permits or correct violations. The meeting follows up on prior notices and fines.

• Building permit required for 1167 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22080003)
• Artificial lighting violation at 977 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22080004)
• Seawall compliance case at 995 Hillsboro Mile (Case 21100008)
• Building permit required for 1057 Hillsboro Mile with $150 fine (Case 22020005)
• Building permit required for 927 Hillsboro Mile (Case 22060001)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including restrictions on political signs, election event permits, and film production on public property. They will also consider a site plan for 987 Hillsboro Mile, a salary increase for the mayor and commissioners, and a resolution regarding Broward County's animal intake policy.

• Ordinance 2022-08 (2nd reading): restrictions on political signs
• Ordinance 2022-09 (2nd reading): election event permits on public property
• Ordinance 2022-10 (2nd reading): film production regulations on public property
• Ordinance 2022-11 (1st reading): single-family site plan requirements, including generator location and side yard buffers
• Resolution 2022-48: ratify purchase of water utility pickup truck with crane for $59,894.77

The Commission approved three ordinances regulating political signs, election event permits, and film productions. It also ratified the purchase of a water utility truck and passed a resolution opposing a Broward County animal intake policy.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 restricting political signs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 providing election event permits (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 regulating film productions (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-11 regarding single family site plan requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-47 increasing Mayor and Commission salaries (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-48 ratifying $59,894.77 water utility truck purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-49 requesting Broward County abandon 72-hour animal hold policy (5-0)
• Tabled site plan application for 987 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to re-evaluate the conditions of approval for a conditional use permit granted to the Hillsboro Beach Resort for a restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service. The applicant, represented by attorney Debbie M. Orshefsky, requests this re-evaluation. The board will hear staff presentation, public comments, and then discuss and vote on the matter.

• Public hearing on amendment to conditional use for Hillsboro Beach Resort at 1159 Hillsboro Mile
• Re-evaluation of conditions for restaurant with beer, wine, and alcoholic beverage service
• Applicant represented by Debbie M. Orshefsky of Holland & Knight

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a limited use of the resort's internal space for hotel-sponsored events for registered guests. The broader application to amend the conditional use for general special events was tabled until November 1, 2022.

• Approved use of internal BOH/Office space for hotel-sponsored events for registered guests (5-0)
• Tabled remainder of the conditional use amendment application to November 1, 2022 (5-0)

General

The Town Commission adopted the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and set the general operating fund millage rate at 3.50. No public comments were received on either item. The millage rate was noted as 8.38 percent higher than the roll back rate.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-45 setting final millage rate at 3.50 (4-0)
• Approved and adopted Resolution 2022-46 for FY22-23 final budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 p.m. (5-0)

Town Commission

The Town Commission will hold first readings for several ordinances regarding political sign restrictions, election event permits, film production, and single-family site plan requirements. The meeting also includes discussions on police funding, utility payment options, and a site plan review for 987 Hillsboro Mile.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-08 regarding political sign restrictions
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-09 regarding election event permits on public property
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-10 regarding film production on public property
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-11 regarding single-family site plan requirements
• Resolution to use $3,800.00 in Federal Forfeiture Funds for police training

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission approved the agenda as amended, deferred a site plan review and the financial report to October 4, and approved the minutes from July 12, 2022. The Commission approved four ordinances on first reading, adopted seven resolutions covering beach funding, police training, equipment, grants, contraband destruction, and online utility payments, and approved invoice disbursements on the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-08 on political sign restrictions on first reading as amended (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-09 on election event permits on first reading as amended (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-10 on film productions on first reading as amended (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-11 on single-family site plan requirements to October 4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-38 through 2022-44 covering beach funding, unsafe structures, police training, covert equipment, marine law enforcement, contraband destruction, and online utility payment options (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda containing vendor invoices (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings. The first concerns a request for artificial synthetic turf at Royal Flamingo Villas, and the second concerns a request to re-evaluate approval conditions for the Hillsboro Beach Resort restaurant.

• Conditional Use Request for artificial synthetic turf at 1225 Hillsboro Mile
• Amendment to Conditional Use for Hillsboro Beach Resort at 1159 Hillsboro Mile

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a conditional use request for a synthetic putting green at Royal Flamingo Villas. It also approved a one-year pilot program allowing town residents to access food and beverage services at the Hillsboro Beach Resort.

• Approved synthetic turf putting course at 1225 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Approved resident membership cards for Hillsboro Beach Resort dining for one year starting Oct 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled remainder of Hillsboro Beach Resort conditional use application to Oct 4, 2022 (5-0)

General

The Town Commission is holding the first budget public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda includes resolutions to set the millage rate and approve the budget, with a second and final hearing scheduled for September 19, 2022.

• Resolution No. 2022-36: Adopt tentative millage rate for general operations for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution No. 2022-37: Adopt tentative budget for FY 2022-2023 (Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023)
• Second and final budget public hearing set for September 19, 2022 at 5:01 PM

The Town Commission approved a tentative millage rate of 3.50 and adopted the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022. A final public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 19, 2022.

• Adopted tentative FY22-23 Millage Rate of 3.50 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-36 regarding the millage rate (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-37 to approve the tentative FY 2023 budget (4-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on September 12, 2022, to address four open cases involving property owners. These include violations related to artificial lighting (marine turtle protection), seawall maintenance (king tide criteria), unlawful sand removal during construction, and work without a building permit. One case (artificial lighting) is closed, while the other three remain open and are scheduled for hearing.

• Case 22050011: Artificial lighting violation at 923 Hillsboro Mile, closed 7/6/2022
• Case 21100005: Seawall king tide criteria violation at 973 Hillsboro Mile, not in compliance
• Case 22030004: Unlawful sand removal at 985 Hillsboro Mile, not in compliance
• Case 22050002: Work without building permit at 1230 Hillsboro Mile #208, not in compliance

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a code enforcement hearing on August 8, 2022, to address several open cases involving violations of artificial lighting regulations for marine turtle protection, building permit requirements, and vacation rental registration. The agenda lists 11 cases, with some already closed and others still open, including fines for non-compliance.

• Case 22050012: 901 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Club Inc., artificial lighting violation, not in compliance
• Case 22060001: 927 Hillsboro Mile, Lewis Swezy, building permit required, addition with pylons without permits
• Case 22020001: 1225 Hillsboro Mile, Susan Nickel-Schindewolf, vacation rental registration required
• Case 22020003: 1147 Hillsboro Mile, Ghattas, building permit violation, daily fine $250
• Case 22030002: 1150 Hillsboro Mile, Bonci, building permit violation, daily fine $175

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will discuss and possibly act on several resolutions, including spending $130,000 in police forfeiture funds for traffic safety and buying a new police vehicle, as well as a request from the Area Agency on Aging for $3,981. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, contracts, and invoices, plus updates on beach nourishment and town projects.

• Resolution 2022-29: $130,000 police forfeiture funds for traffic safety, education, and enforcement
• Resolution 2022-30: Purchase of one 2022 Ford F-150 police vehicle for $57,475.53 from Bartow Ford
• Resolution 2022-33: Waive procurement and execute $22,697 agreement with PPI Construction for Town Hall facade renovation
• Resolution 2022-28: Approve Work Authorization No. 8 with Moffatt & Nichol for beach monitoring
• Discussion on Fair Share Request of $3,981 from Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

The Town Commission adopted the preliminary FY2023 millage rate of 3.50 and Resolution 2022-35 setting the first budget hearing for September 12. It approved a reduced $105,000 forfeiture-funds traffic safety initiative on A1A and a $57,475.53 Ford F-150 police vehicle. The Commission also passed resolutions on employee benefits brokerage, beach monitoring, a solid waste settlement extension, a water fund loan amendment, Town Hall facade work, and a Town Attorney rate increase. A draft political-signage proposal was discussed but no ordinance was adopted; staff will bring a revised draft to a future meeting.

• Adopted preliminary FY2023 millage rate of 3.50 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-35 setting FY2023 budget hearings for Sept 12 and 19 at 5:01 p.m. (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 2022-29 to cut police forfeiture spending from $130,000 to $105,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-29 as amended for traffic safety, education and enforcement on A1A (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-30 buying one Ford F-150 police vehicle for $57,475.53 from Bartow Ford (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-27 for Foundation Risk Partners (Acentria) employee benefit broker services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-28 for Moffat & Nichol Work Authorization No. 8, post-construction beach monitoring (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-31 (solid waste settlement extension to Oct 11, 2023), 2022-32 (water fund loan amendment), 2022-33 ($22,697 PPI Construction facade work), and 2022-34 (Town Attorney rate increase), each 5-0

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding code enforcement hearings on four cases involving building permit violations and an artificial lighting violation. Two cases are closed, one is open with a daily fine, and one involves turtle-friendly lighting requirements.

• Case 22020002: Electrical work without permits at 1035 Hillsboro Mile, closed 5/31/2022
• Case 22030003: Landscape light violating artificial lighting ordinance at 1169 Hillsboro Mile, open
• Case 22050001: Work without permits at 1150 Hillsboro Mile #509, closed 6/10/2022
• Case 21080001: Work without permits at 981 Hillsboro Mile, daily fine $150.00, not in compliance

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider ordinances regarding noise regulations and land development setbacks. The meeting also includes discussions on police facility improvements and a new vehicle purchase.

• Ordinance 2022-07: Proposed changes to land development setbacks and building lengths
• Ordinance 2022-06: Proposed amendments to noise regulations and emergency generator testing
• $100,000.00 donation from FOP Lodge #61 for a police training and wellness facility
• $40,039.37 ratification for a 2021 Ford Interceptor police vehicle
• Presentation on traffic study assessment for additional crosswalks

The Town Commission adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending noise regulations and tabled Ordinance 2022-07 on building setbacks to October 2022. It approved a $100,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of Police for a police training and wellness facility, ratified a $40,039.37 Ford Interceptor purchase, and authorized agreements on human trafficking cooperation and hurricane sheltering. A crosswalk traffic study presentation estimated $160,000-$175,000 per crosswalk, but no decision was made.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending noise regulations (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-07 on setbacks and building length to October 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-20 on proclamations and ceremonial items (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-21 accepting $100,000 FOP donation for police training facility (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-22 ratifying $40,039.37 Ford Interceptor purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-23 authorizing Operation Stonegarden MOU with Broward Sheriff (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-24 authorizing hurricane shelter agreement with JM Family Enterprises (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 waiving procurement to hire CG&A for 40-year certification database (5-0)

Town Commission

The supplied minutes for the Town of Hillsboro Beach Regular Town Commission meeting of May 3, 2022 contain only the meeting header, town contact information, and a note that hand-outs provided or presented at the meeting were entered into the record. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other actions are recorded in the text provided. The document as supplied is procedural only.

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding first-time hearings on four open code enforcement cases, all involving work performed without required building permits at properties on Hillsboro Mile. The owners are cited for violating Section 4-65(A) of the building regulations. The agenda is limited to these enforcement matters.

• Case 22020002: 1035 Hillsboro Mile, owner Sharon M. Smith, electrical work without permits
• Case 22020003: 1147 Hillsboro Mile #1006, owners Mona A. and Raouf T. Ghattas, interior demolition and work without permits
• Case 22020004: 1150 Hillsboro Mile #315, owner Ralph Sessa, interior work without permits
• Case 22020005: 1057 Hillsboro Mile #713, owners David Ronemus and Susan Lynn Schneider, work without permit identified via painter

Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider site plan approvals for three properties on Hillsboro Mile and hold second readings for ordinances regarding excavation sand and purchasing thresholds. The meeting also includes a presentation from FDOT on the A1A Mobility Project and discussions on noise and land development codes.

• Site plan approval requests for 971, 925, and 961 Hillsboro Mile
• Ordinance 2022-04: Amending site plan requirements to include 'Excavation' and beach compatible sand use
• Ordinance 2022-05: Increasing Town Manager purchasing thresholds
• Resolution 2022-14: Purchase of one 2022 marked patrol police vehicle
• FDOT A1A Mobility Project presentation

The Town Commission approved site plans for three single-family homes at 971, 925, and 961 Hillsboro Mile, each with conditions, all by 5-0 votes. It adopted Ordinance 2022-04 on excavation and beach-compatible sand (second reading) and approved Ordinance 2022-05 raising the Town Manager's purchasing threshold to $5,000 on first reading, both 5-0. It also adopted three resolutions: amending the Moffat & Nichol contract for post-construction biological monitoring, buying an unmarked patrol vehicle, and naming Broward League of Cities representatives. Discussion items on parcel assemblage, the Land Development Code, the noise ordinance, and utility burial produced no recorded votes.

• Approved site plan for 3-story home at 971 Hillsboro Mile with 10 conditions (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 4-story home at 925 Hillsboro Mile with 8 conditions (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 3-story home at 961 Hillsboro Mile with 9 conditions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 on excavation and beach-compatible sand, second reading (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-05 raising Town Manager purchasing threshold to $5,000, first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 amending Moffat & Nichol contract for post-construction biological monitoring (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 to buy one 2022 unmarked patrol vehicle from Alan Jay Fleet Sales (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 naming Broward League of Cities representatives: Baldasarre primary, Reiser first alternate, Kirdahy second alternate (5-0)

Town Commission

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Hillsboro Beach Town Commission. The commission will swear in elected officials Irene Kirdahy and Jane Reiser, then vote on resolutions to appoint the mayor, vice mayor, and town treasurer for 2022-2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing-in ceremony for elected officials Irene Kirdahy and Jane Reiser
• Resolution 2022-10: appointing the Mayor of Hillsboro Beach for 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-11: appointing the Vice Mayor for 2022-2023
• Resolution 2022-12: appointing the Town Treasurer for 2022-2023

The Town Commission held a reorganization meeting to swear in elected officials and appoint leadership roles for 2022-2023. Three resolutions were passed unanimously to fill the positions of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Town Treasurer.

• Appointed Deborah Tarrant as Mayor via Resolution 2022-10 (5-0)
• Appointed Irene Kirdahy as Vice Mayor via Resolution 2022-11 (5-0)
• Appointed Vicky Feaman as Town Treasurer via Resolution 2022-12 (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Irene Kirdahy
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Jane Reiser

General

The town is reviewing multiple cases regarding required vacation rental registrations at 1225 Hillsboro Mile. Most cases are listed as open and not in compliance with the Land Development Code.

• Case 22010002: Closed registration violation at 1225 Hillsboro Mile
• Case 22010003: Open registration violation at 1225 Hillsboro Mile
• Case 22010004: Open registration violation at 1225 Hillsboro Mile
• Case 22010005: Open registration violation at 1225 Hillsboro Mile
• Case 22010006: Open registration violation at 1225 Hillsboro Mile

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a site plan approval for 971 Hillsboro Mile, an ordinance on excavation and beach-compatible sand, and resolutions on professional services contracts, a mutual aid agreement, a coral survey, and a resolution opposing Florida House Bill 403. The agenda also includes presentations on beach erosion and updates from consultants, plus approval of invoices and a proclamation.

• Site plan review for property at 971 Hillsboro Mile
• Ordinance No. 2022-04 amending site plan requirements to add excavation section for beach-compatible sand (first reading, tabled 9/7/2021)
• Resolution No. 2022-09 opposing Florida House Bill 403
• Resolution No. 2022-07 for mutual aid agreement with Broward County Sheriff's Department
• Invoices totaling over $244,000, including $207,224.57 to CG&A

The Town Commission voted 3-2 to table a site plan for a three-story home at 971 Hillsboro Mile until April 5, 2022, after a neighbor asked for time to review the plans. The commission approved Resolution 2022-06 to adopt an engineering and architectural firm ranking list, Resolution 2022-07 for a law enforcement mutual aid agreement with the Broward County Sheriff's Department, Resolution 2022-08 for a coral survey contract amendment with Coastal Protection Engineering, and Resolution 2022-09 opposing Florida House Bill 403. It also approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-04 on excavation and beach-compatible sand, and approved routine minutes, invoices, and a Problem Gambling Awareness Month proclamation.

• Tabled site plan for 971 Hillsboro Mile until April 5, 2022 (3-2; Feaman and Baldasarre voted no)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04 first reading amending site plan requirements and creating excavation section, as amended to remove section H (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 approving engineering/architectural firm ranking list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 authorizing law enforcement mutual aid agreement with Broward County Sheriff's Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 authorizing coral survey contract amendment with Coastal Protection Engineering (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09 opposing Florida House Bill 403 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices as amended, with GCDE Invoice #39933 pulled and later approved separately (5-0 each)
• Approved Problem Gambling Awareness Month proclamation for March 2022 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2022, to consider several items including site plan approval for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, special permission for additional signs at 1155 Hillsboro Mile, and second readings of three ordinances. They will also discuss amending site plan requirements and excavation rules, and vote on resolutions including a $22,052 pump purchase and a contract amendment for FEMA coordination. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Site plan approval request for development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile by Related Group
• Special permission for three signs at 1155 Hillsboro Mile (Hillsboro Ocean Club)
• Ordinance 2022-01: Amend lawn maintenance equipment hours (second reading)
• Resolution 2022-04: Purchase replacement lime pump for $22,052.00
• Resolution 2022-03: Authorize first amendment to MOU on solid waste and recycling

The Town Commission unanimously approved a site plan for 100 residential units on two parcels at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, with seven conditions including a voluntary $4,500,000 developer contribution toward undergrounding utilities or beach renourishment. The approval also extends the final site plan's effective period and requires a beach easement agreement. The Commission separately approved three ordinances on second reading (lawn equipment hours, emergency enforcement suspension, and an elevator height exception) and four resolutions, including a $22,052 lime pump purchase and a $569 solid waste study share. A request for judicial review of a previously granted variance was noted during the meeting.

• Approved site plan for 100 residential units at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile with 7 conditions (5-0)
• Accepted developer's voluntary $4,500,000 contribution for undergrounding utilities or beach renourishment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 amending lawn maintenance equipment hours, effective April 1 with 5 p.m. end time (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02 allowing suspension of landscaping enforcement during emergencies (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 providing height regulation exception for elevator equipment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 authorizing a letter of no objection for plat note and non-vehicular access line amendments at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 authorizing execution of first amendment to solid waste MOU with Broward County; Town share $569.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04 approving purchase of replacement lime pump from Arroyo Process for $22,052.00 (5-0)

General

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is holding a hearing on two open code enforcement cases. One case involves a seawall at 949 Hillsboro Mile that is not in compliance because tidal waters are impacting adjacent properties. The other involves unpermitted interior renovations at 1187 Hillsboro Mile. The town will decide on fines or other actions.

• Case 21080002: Seawall violation at 949 Hillsboro Mile; tidal waters impacting adjacent properties; owner must correct within 365 days.
• Case 21110001: Building permit violation at 1187 Hillsboro Mile; interior renovations without permit.
• Both cases have inspection dates of 1/7/2022 and complied dates of 1/12/2022.

General

The Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider site plan approval for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, presented by Eric Fordin of Related Group. The commission will also conduct second reading of an ordinance to allow artificial turf, and first readings of ordinances on lawn equipment hours, emergency enforcement suspension, and elevator height exceptions. Discussions are scheduled on limiting parcel assemblage and updating the Land Development Code.

• Site plan public hearing for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (Related Group)
• Ordinance 2021-09 (second reading) to allow artificial turf
• Ordinance 2022-01 (first reading) to amend lawn maintenance equipment hours
• Ordinance 2022-02 (first reading) to suspend landscaping enforcement during emergencies
• Resolution 2022-02 to accept Grau & Associates for external audit services

The Commission adopted Ordinance 2021-09 on second reading, amending the Land Development Code to allow artificial turf with added standards. It approved on first reading Ordinance 2022-01 restricting lawn maintenance equipment hours and Ordinance 2022-02 allowing suspension of that enforcement during emergencies, and advanced Ordinance 2022-03 on elevator equipment height exceptions. A site plan for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile and related Resolution 2022-01 were tabled to February 1, and Grau & Associates was approved as the Town's external auditor.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 as amended, allowing artificial turf with revised standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 on first reading, amending lawn maintenance equipment hours (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02 on first reading, allowing suspension of landscaping enforcement in emergencies (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 on first reading, adding an elevator equipment height exception (5-0)
• Tabled site plan for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile to February 1 (4-0, Feaman abstained)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-01 for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile to February 1 (4-0, Feaman abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 approving Grau & Associates as external auditor (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices totaling $53,759.14 (5-0)

Town Commission

The Board of Zoning & Appeals holds a public hearing on two variance requests by Eric Fordin of the Related Group for a development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile. The first seeks to exceed the town's 3-story, 35-foot height limit to allow a 10-story, 130-foot building. The second requests permission for decorative roof features above the 130-foot maximum, up to 145 feet, covering up to 10,810 square feet. The board will hear staff and public comments before voting.

• Variance to allow 10-story, 130-foot building where 3 stories and 35 feet is permitted
• Variance for decorative roof features up to 145 feet, covering up to 10,810 square feet
• Public hearing for development at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile
• Applicant: Eric Fordin, Related Group, authorized agent

The Board of Zoning & Appeals approved a variance allowing a 10-story, 130-foot building at 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, exceeding the RM-16 district's 35-foot, 3-story limit. The board also approved a companion variance for rooftop equipment above 130 feet, up to 145 feet. Both votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Vicky Feaman recused. The approvals included staff conditions, such as Broward County approval for work affecting the conservation area and a beach access easement agreement.

• Approved height variance for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile, allowing 130 feet and 10 stories (4-0, Feaman recused)
• Approved companion variance for rooftop equipment above 130 feet, up to 145 feet (4-0, Feaman recused)
• Approved staff conditions, including Broward County approval for conservation area work and a beach access easement agreement
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)