Memo Fill Permit Harris 10-12-17VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
Community Development Department
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
THRU: Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
FROM: Denise Malone, AICP, CDD Director
DATE: October 12, 2017
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION — Advisability of issuing the
fill permit requested by Chris Harris for the property located at 764 Waterway
Drive.
Chris Harris, the property owner, filed an application to fill in an area within the bulkhead line and
property line of the property located at 764 Waterway Drive. According to Village property file
records, the subject area, approximately 18' by 18', was dredged prior to 1966 for boat mooring. The
current property owner, Mr. Harris, wishes to fill in the property to allow for additional green space
and mitigate safety concerns on the property.
The Village Code of Ordinances advertising and review criteria require that a fill permit be reviewed
by Village Council at two public meetings. The first meeting is required to be an advertised public
hearing (October 12, 2017), where Village Council will consider the advisability of issuing a fill
permit at this location. Should Village Council make the determination that it is advisable to issue
said permit, Council could then approve the issuance of the fill permit at the second public meeting,
which is currently scheduled for the October 26, 2017 Village Council meeting.
Public Notice The legal advertisement was published in the newsletter on October 1, 2017. The
property was posted on October 2, 2017. On October 2, 2017, legal advertisements for this item were
also posted on the Village webpage and on bulletin boards at Village Hall and the Village Library.
Analysis The proposed fill permit meets the Florida Building Code and Section 7-18 of the Village
Code of Ordinances regarding issuance requirements for fill permits. The applicant has secured a
permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for the proposed area to be filled as required. As the
applicant is proposing to fill within the property's bulkhead line and property line, the Village is able
process the subject request. Filling outside of a property's bulkhead line is prohibited per Section 7-2
of Village Code of Ordinances. The full analysis of the proposed fill permit is included in the attached
staff report.
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation:
Village Administration seeks Council discussion on the advisability of issuing a fill permit at 764 Waterway
Drive within the property's bulkhead and property lines in accordance with Village policies and
procedures. Staff is recommending approval of the subject fill permit within the site's bulkhead and
property lines.