02-23-2012 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pm Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Interim Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 9:02 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
CODE ENFORCEMENT—MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Council considered an amendment to Appendix C, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, to add a
definition for mechanical equipment and regulate the placement of such equipment in the R-1
and R-2 zoning districts.
Mr. Knight reported that there are no regulations specifying the location for mechanical
equipment in the R-1 or R-2 zoning districts. Mr. Knight advised that a draft ordinance was
presented to the Planning Commission at its February meeting and the Planning Commission's
recommendations have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance. Mr. Knight noted the
Planning Commission would hold a public hearing and final review of the ordinance at its
March meeting, prior to first reading of the ordinance by Council.
During discussion, Village Planner Jodi Nentwick reported that presently, mechanical equipment
could be located on the side or rear property line. It was suggested that a requirement be added to
make mechanical equipment subject to the property setbacks. Mr. Rubin advised specifying a
certain distance from the property line or the structure, because some houses are built out to the
setback. Council consensus was that mechanical equipment should not be allowed on the property
line. Mr. Rubin will add language to the proposed ordinance to address this issue.
Council will consider the ordinance on first reading at its March 8, 2012 Regular Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, illage Clerk