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Code Enforcement Board

Thursday, August 15, 2024 · Government meeting record

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The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board met to review ongoing property violations, including noise complaints, street clearance issues, and construction hour violations. The board also held an election for a new Chairman and reviewed administrative statistics and financial reports.

Why it matters

Property owners in Palm Beach are subject to specific town ordinances regarding generator noise, street clearance, and construction hours, and this meeting documents the enforcement actions taken against specific properties for non-compliance.

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Minutes textCode Enforcement Board — Minutes

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

Please be advised that in keeping with a recent directive from the Town Council, the minutes of all Town Boards and Commissions will be "abbreviated" in style. Persons interested in listening to the meeting, after the fact, may access the audio of that item via the Town’s website at www.townofpalmbeach.com or may obtain an audio recording of the meeting by contacting the Secretary to the Code Enforcement Board at (561) 227-6388. As a point of reference, you will find the recording times listed on these minutes at the beginning of each item.

I.

Call to Order: (02:00:38 PM)

II.

Roll Call: (02:01:08 PM)

Scotch Peloso - Vice Chair

Martin Klein

Chris Larmoyeux

Pamela Saba

John McGowan Jr.

Harris S. Fried

Dave Brooker

Armand Harris, Alternate Member

John P. Cohen, Alternate Member

III.

Election of Chairman: (02:01:17 PM)

IV.

Approval of the Minutes of July 18, 2024: (02:04:12 PM)

V.

Administration of the Oath to Town Staff: (02:05:06 PM)

VI.

Code Statistics (02:05:26 PM)

VII.

Financial Report (02:06:12 PM)

VIII.

Public Hearings: (02:07:13 PM)

A.

Case # CE 24-851, 180 Cocoanut Row, Suzanne & Edward Elson: Violation of Chapter 134, Section 134-1729(b) of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinance states generators shall not at any time or for any purpose exceed the maximum decibels allowed at the property line as set fourth in section 42-228. The noise level is a maximum of 64 dBA for day and 58 dBA for night (between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.) for your geographic area. The decibel readings for your generator during the day were taken three times with readings of 78.5 dBA, 79.5 dBA and 85.1 dBA. Chapter 134, Section 134-1729(h) generators shall be operated for routine testing and maintenance purposes not more than one time in any seven-day period and no test shall exceed 30 minutes. Testing is permitted Monday through Thursday only between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

B.

Case # CE 24-1357, 143 Reef Road, John Criddle: Violation of Chapter 106, Section 106-159(b) of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances requires a clearance of 18 feet, measured vertically from the edges of the pavement and extending the full width of all streets and roadways is to be maintained at all times for the unobstructed passage of vehicles.

C.

Case # CE 24-1520, 150 Barton Ave., Scott Lewis: Violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-199 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances states it shall during summer hours construction is allowed Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Saturdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm quiet interior work only. Sundays and legal holidays and Town-observed holidays work is not permitted. Lawn maintenance in the town shall be limited to the hours outlined for construction work at section 42-199.

D.

Case # CE 24-1322, 301 Australian Ave., Brazilian Court Hotel: Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-205 of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances states the architectural commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the issuance of a building permit in any matter subject to its jurisdiction only after consideration of whether certain criteria are met.

IX.

Board Comments: (03:09:17 PM)

X.

Adjournment: (03:10:12 PM)

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