HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 09_02/08/2007To: Mayor and Council
Village Manager, Michael Couzzo
From: Community Development Director
Catherine Harding
Date: February 2, 2007
Subject: Appointment of two Board Members to the Planning and Zoning Board
At the December 14, 2007 Council Meeting, Mayor Jim Humpage acknowledged the
resignation of Carl J. Blase and Charles A. Reinwald from the Planning and Zoning
Board. The Village subsequently ran an ad in the Palm Beach Post to solicit applicants.
We received two applications, namely Joshua A. Escoto and James G. Hackett.
We are recommending that Joshua A. Escoto be appointed to the Planning and Zoning
Board as a Regular Member, serving for three years and James G. Hackett be appointed
to the Planning and Zoning Board as an Alternant Member, serving for two years. Both
terms would start Apri15, 2007.
Both resumes' are attached.
ectfully submitted
~_ Catherine Harding /J
Community Development >ctor
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
MEETING AGENDA ROUTING SHEET
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MEETING DATE: February 8, 2007
REQUESTED ACTION/SUMMARY:
Appoint two new members to the Planning and Zoning Board to replace
Members Charles A. Reinwald and Carl J. Blase. Appoint Joshua
Escoto as a Regular Member and James G. Hackett as an Alternate
Member
RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE NUMBER: Resolution # N/A
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
FUNDING SOURCE: 2006/2007 BUDGET
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
CURRENT BUDGETED AMOUNT AVAILABLF,: $
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AMOUNT OF THIS ITEM: $
AMOUNT REMAINING AFTER THIS ITEM: $
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUIRED: ^ Yes X No
APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE: ^ Yes X No
Piggyback Contract Name and #:
Or
Competitive Bid #
APPROVALS:
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
VILLAGE MANAGER:
VILLAGE MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE ITEM: ^ DENY ITEM:
• VILLAGE ATTORNEY: APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
0 Yes X No
X Not Applicable (n/a)
Ordinance #
Joshua Escoto ~.~~ ~ .
27 Oakland Court ~t
Tequesta, FL 33469
(561) 301-3147
January 23, 2007
Village of Tequesta Council Members, and
Catherine Harding
Community Development Department
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Dear Catherine,
It was great to speak with you this morning. As we discussed, I am interested in
volunteering for the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board member vacancy. I am
currently a voting resident of the Village of Tequesta. As noted in the attached resume, I
currently practice land use and real estate law with Broad and Cassel in West Palm
Beach. As part of my legal practice I work closely with public and private planners and
i regularly attend local government board meetings in the City of West Palm Beach and
Palm Beach County.
I am also a member of the American Planning Association and I am involved in
the Palm Beach County Planning Congress. I also currently serve on the executive
committee of the Urban Land Institute - SE Florida District Council.
My family and I love living in the Village of Tequesta and I would like to give
back to the Village by serving as a board. member. I believe my experience with local
government and land use issues make me a qualified candidate for consideration by the
department and the Village Council Members.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
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• JOSHUA A. EscoTo
27 Oakland Ct. FL Bar License: 0470007
Tequesta, FL 33469 FL Real Estate License: SL3115461
(561) 301-3147 (cell) joshua.escoto@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
BROAD AND CASSEL July 2005 -Present West Palm Beach, Florida
Practice Areas: Real estate and land use practice including acquisition and development of
vacant, commercial, industrial and planned residential developments, developments of regional
impact, traffic and utility concurrency resolution, land use permitting and due diligence, and
community redevelopment.
JECK, HARRIS & JONES, LLP January 2004 -July 2005 Jupiter, Florida
Practice Areas: Commercial and residential real estate practice with a focus on assisting real
estate developers with all aspects of single family home and condominium development,
including: acquisition, land use approval and permitting, condominium development.
GREENBERG TRAURIG P.A. Apri12003 -December 2003 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Practice Areas: Environmental and land use practice including developments of regional impact,
concurrency resolution, land use permitting and due diligence, and community redevelopment.
Worked extensively with local government staff and project consultants, including: architects,
planners, engineers, GIS technicians and development managers, to coordinate project approval
and development.
• HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP Apri12001 - Apri12003 West Palm Beach, Florida
Summer Associate 1999 & 2000
Practice Areas: Real estate and local government practice with a focus on commercial secured
finance, acquisition and development, and community redevelopment, including working with the
West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the Palm Beach County Housing
Finance Authority.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctorate, with honors, December 2000
Honors: Book Award -Contracts; High Honors, Spring 1998
Activities: 2000 Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Team, coach for the 2001 team; University of
Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Production Editor
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FY.ORIDA, COLLEGE OF HEALTH cot PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, May 1997
Honors: Multicultural Student Services Certificate of Achievement for Academic Excellence
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & RECOGNITION
^ Urban Land Institute -Executive Vice-Chair SE Florida Council Young Leader's Group
^ Palm Beach County Planning Congress -Member
• American Planning Association -Member
^ ABA Affordable Housing and Community Development Forum -Member
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Betty Laur
From: James Hackett [fames@landscape-architects.comJ
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 4:52 PM
To: blaur@tequesta.org
Subject: Planning and Zoning
Please accept this email as a formal request to be a member of the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. I live at
517 Cypress Court and have attached a resume for your review. Please feel free to contact me at the number
below or on my cell at 324-3245.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
James
James G. Hackett -Senior Planner
Gentile, Holloway, O'Mahoney & Assoc. Inc.
1907 Commerce Lane. Suite 101
Jupiter, Florida 33458
(561) 575-9557 Office
(561) 575-5260 Fax
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lames G. Hackett
517 Cypress Court * Tequesta, Florida 33469
(561) 741-1133
Expertise
• Extensive experience in computer aided drafting using AutoCAD 2006.
• Zoning and Land Use amendment applications.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed site plans for various land development projects.
• Work simultaneously with county and municipal staff members ensuring all clients zoning and
planning requirements are met and followed through the entire development process.
Senior Planner 2005 -Present
Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates, Inc., Jupiter, FL
Urban and Regional planning for county facilities, large scale shopping centers, small neighborhood
commercial sites, planned industrial developments and residential communities throughout the
State of Florida.
• Client development feasibility studies, including district parks, commercial, residential and
industrial uses.
• Preparation of Future Land Use and Zoning applications.
• Presentations at public hearings and homeowner meetings.
• Design conceptual landscape plans as part of the building permit submittal.
Project Manager 2000 - 2005
Kilday & Associates, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL
Site design for large scale shopping centers, small neighborhood commercial sites, planned
industrial developments and residential communities within Palm Beach County, Florida.
• Create graphic presentations for public hearings, court hearings, citizen groups and use by
clients as sales tools.
• Land Use and re-development feasibility studies.
• Preparation of Future Land Use and Zoning applications.
• Presentation of projects at public hearings and homeowner meetings.
• Design and draft landscape plans for building permit submittal.
Graphic Designer 1998 - 2000
Waterfront Properties, Jupiter, FL
Graphic Designer for local real estate broker, responsible for creating all promotional materials
including brochures, postcards, posters, etc.
• Managed real estate agents listings in Multiple Listing Service.
• Worked closely with the marketing department to develop advertising schemes for local,
national and international media's.
Office Manager 1997 -1998
First Resource Marketing, West Palm Beach, FL
Office Manager for start up marketing research firm, responsible for daily activities, including
accounts payable, billings, phones, faxes and filing.
• Responsible for all surveys for clients, design, implementation, receiving, and data collection.
• Managed and cleaned all company and client master databases.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (1991-1995)
Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate (Jupiter By The Sea Realty, Inc.)
Leadership Palm Beach County -Class of 2003
Board of Directors -Bright Futures International Charter School & The Academy of International
Studies
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 4, 2007
6:30 P.M.
L CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village of Tequesta Planning and Zoning Advisory Board held a regularly
scheduled meeting at the Tequesta Village Hall, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,
Florida, on Thursday, January 4, 2007. The meeting was called to order at 6:44
P.M. by Chair Elizabeth Schauer. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori
McWilliams. Board Members present were: Chair Elizabeth Schauer, Board
Member Leslie Cook, and Alternate Member Russell Von Frank. Absent from the
meeting were: Vice Chair Steve Okun, and Board Member Royce Hood. Also in
attendance were Clerk of the Board and Community Development Director
Catherine Harding, and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Board member Von Frank moved apprpval of the agenda. Board member
Cook seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. The motion
was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved.
III. APPROVAL, OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
MOTION:
Board Member Von Frank made a motion to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 7, 2006 as submitted. Board member Cook
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote.
IV. NEW BUSINESS -None
V. A) Continuation to review the Renovation Plan Application for Tequesta
Palms Inn (formerly The Cologne Motel LLC) 220 U.S. Highway One.
Community Development Director Catherine Harding indicated Mr. George
Gentile, President of Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney & Associates, was going
to present on behalf of the applicant, and pointed out new documents would
be included in the presentation. She informed the Board that the landscaping
plan, the parking plan, the interior lay out, and the exterior view with the
color, was on the plan. She stated the applicant was not prepared to present a
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sign plan, but they wanted the Board members to know the sign colors would
be the same as the building, if it was approved. Ms. Harding explained she
believed the applicant would do a monument sign, but they were not prepared
at this time to present it. She stated the applicants would come back, unless
the Board accepted the colors that they proposed. Ms. Harding informed the
Board members that Community Development would approve the zoning as
far as setbacks, location, and size.
Chair Schauer noticed the original plans submitted had swimming pools; and
asked since that was deleted from the plan, if they had any intentions to put it
in. Mr. George Gentile, the applicant's representative, stated he would explain
that. He expressed appreciation for being the first applicant to go before the
Board in the new Tequesta Village Hall Chambers. He hoped they could
finalize the Tequesta Palms Inn Renovation, and pointed out there were a few
items the applicant still needed to take to the Board.
Mr. Gentile explained there were two items that were deleted from the site
plan. He stated those items were the shed at the back of the facility, and the
swimming pool. He explained those items were deleted, because the applicant
was not prepared to present those at this time. He pointed out they would have
had to come back for full site plan approval, which would have had to go
before this Board, as well as, the Village Council for approval.
Mr. Gentile stated he did not think the applicant was prepared to do that at this
time. He indicated the applicant would re-apply for those items, should they
decide to go ahead with that later. He informed the Board members that the
shed was demolished, and they were working with Ms. Harding and the
Community Development Department to finalize the permitting issues on the
site. He commented the renovation would make the old facility look much
better with out changing its character. Mr. Gentile pointed out the two items
which needed to go before the Board now were the colors of the building, and
the landscaping plan.
Mr. Gentile explained the landscaping plan was created in the office, and was
based on existing materials, and additional landscape materials. He distributed
a hand out containing the real color paint chips, and pointed out the colors on
the copy were lighter than the original paint chips. He explained they tried to
get the graphic color as close to the actual color as they could, but there was
nothing like the real paint chip.
Chair Schauer asked if these were the new colors. Mr. Gentile stated yes. He
specified the main color of the building would be Oklahoma Wheat; the
columns, and the trim of the windows would be Navajo white; and the doors
would be painted brown. He explained those were the only colors. He pointed
out at the last presentation, the applicant had a two tone gray and mauve color.
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He commented that was not acceptable, so they went with the Wheat color,
which was very close to the building in the back. He pointed out the life care
facility to the North was yellow, and stated the color they chose blended
nicely.
Mr. Gentile stated the landscape plan now had the existing materials on the
site, in addition to, materials his office added in order to meet the standards of
the Village code. He informed the Board that the owner of the building had
intentions of eventually bringing the whole thing down. Mr. Gentile explained
the owner owned the lot to the south, and wanted to do a commercial office
facility and retail mix on that site. He stated in the mean time, the owner was
going to use the motel, continue its operation, and was working with the
Village to get all the proper permitting. He stated his office was working with
the applicant since the last Planning and Zoning Advisory Board meeting.
Chair Schauer asked if the plan also stated the Varigated Schefflera was to
remain. Mr. Gentile stated that was just planted at the front of the building.
Chair Schauer asked if that plant was on the Palm Beach County hit list. Mr.
Gentile specified not the Varigated one. He explained Palm Beach County had
the standard tree form on their list, because of the aggressive roots. He pointed
out the Varigated Schefflera was the dwarf shrub type, and they were not on
the list.
Board member Cook asked Mr. Gentile to tell them where the new plants
were added. He specified he put three Pigeon Plums in the back, and the
symbols on the landscaping plan represented the plants they added. He stated
the existing plants were already planted on the site. Board member Cook
asked what CIC meant. Mr. Gentile stated that was Cocoplum. He pointed out
there was already a hedge on one side, and there was another hedge of the
same material on the ACL, so there was a double hedge. He specified they
added Pigeon Plums, because they were salt tolerant, and they wanted to make
sure they had some tropical plants. He pointed out where all the new plants
and other additions were on the landscaping plan.
Mr. Gentile stated the sign had three Sable Palms, and when they re-do the
sign, they would add similar landscape material around it. He commented they
hoped the Board understood they were doing a monument sign. He pointed
out right now an old wooden sign was out there that did not meet the Village
code. He stated the applicant presented another pole sign, which in his opinion
was not appropriate for that area; and they were working with a sign company,
Aeron Signs, to come up with a graphic for a monument sign, which would
have the Wheat color as the base, with some trim work of the Navajo white.
He explained instead of the sign saying `Tequesta Palms Hotel,' the sign
would say `Tequesta Palms Inn,' and there would be two palm trees on each
side. He indicated there would be the lettering, with the address number on the
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sign; and it would be a monument sign that met the setbacks and the size. He
explained it would be 10 feet from where it was now. Mr. Gentile stated they
would verify the setback with Ms. Harding. He asked that the Board condition
them so it met the standard. Board member Cook commented for the many
years she has been on the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board, they have
always insisted the monument sign sit in a bed of landscaping. Chair Schauer
stated he would have to come back to the Board. Mr. Gentile stated he was
asking that they not come back with it, but if the Board wanted, they would.
Ms. Harding stated if Community Development was to review this without the
Board, the Ordinance required that landscaping be done, it had to be 60%
native plants, and properly landscaped around the sign. Mr. Gentile requested
when they gave the information to Ms. Harding's office, she bring it to the
next available meeting prior to issuing the permit. He explained this would
allow the Board to see it, and if he was not there, they could still make their
comments. He indicated they would make the revisions.
Chair Schauer stated they had Tequesta Palms Hotel. Mr. Gentile stated they
would change the word `Hotel' to `Inn,' and then they would give Ms.
Harding a final draft. He pointed out the Board asked the applicant to bring
back plans of the handicapped unit, which Ms. Harding gave to them. He
explained it was all being done. He specified it would be unit 10, and
informed them that the walls of the bathroom were shifted slightly to ensure a
wheelchair could fit. Chair Schauer asked if that was required by the Village,
and Mr. Gentile stated yes. He pointed out the manager's office was the only
considered a living unit; and a stove was in that one. He explained the
Manager would be there 24 hours.
Chair Schauer commented she could honestly say this presentation was so
much better. Mr. Von Frank stated he agreed. Chair Schauer commented the
colors were consistent with the surrounding area. Board Member Cook
commented she did not like the color of the door, but that was based on her
personal preference. Chair Schauer pointed out it could not be seen from the
street. Mr. Gentile stated most of it was the glazing, and most of the door was
glass. Chair Schauer added it was smoked glass. Mr. Gentile pointed out that
was how it was originally.
Board Member Cook commented the sign was very important. Mr. Gentile
stated if they went into the property, it looked a lot better than it did in the
past. Chair Schauer stated yes, and remembered when it was known as the
Cologne Motel. She stated it was always sold out during most part of the
Summer. Board Member Cook asked if people stayed there to be close to the
beach. Chair Schauer explained people stayed there because they could not get
rooms any where else.
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January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes
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Chair Schauer commented this was the only Inn in the Village of Tequesta,
and it had to be something that the residents could be proud of. She stated Mr.
Gentile's presentation was 110% better than what was presented at the
October 5, 2006 meeting.
MOTION:
Board member Cook moved to accept the proposal as submitted, and it
would be known as the Tequesta Palms Inn, with the stipulation that the
Board members will look at the sign plans and give Community
Development Director Harding their comments before issuing the permit.
Board member Von Frank seconded the motion.
Ms. Harding stated when she receives the permit application and the drawing,
she would go over zoning to make sure everything was ok, and then give it to
the Board members for aesthetics. She stated they would not have to have a
meeting, but each Board member could give feedback. Chair Schauer
commented that would be fine, as long as it made it easier for the applicant.
Ms. Harding suggested when each Board member came to look at the plan,
she would have them sign off on the drawing.
Mr. Gentile indicated he would give Ms. Harding and the Board members
color renderings of the sign. He stated the sign company was working on it.
Chair Schauer asked if they would have Palm trees. Mr. Gentile stated yes, but
the sign would be very basic. He specified the sign would not have a lot of
fanfare; it would be a nice, clean, monument sign. He specified it would not
be in the air. He stated the only thing they were looking at now was the
landscaping at the life care facility being a problem for the driveway.
Chair Schauer asked if the letters would be on the sign. He stated yes, it would
not have a backlit or anything like that. Chair Schauer asked if they could
have a spot light on it. Mr. Gentile stated they might have an up light on it, but
they would not do a white backlit, with a logo on it. He commented they
wanted it to be nice, simple, and clean. Chair Schauer stated that was fine.
Motion was approved by a unanimous 3-0 vote.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There was no communication from citizens.
VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
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Page 6
Board Member Cook asked Ms. Harding what was happening with the
property on Village Boulevard and Al A. Ms. Harding explained it went
before the Village Council for a Preliminary Plat approval in 2005, and there
was the final plat approval at the December 14, 2006 meeting. She explained
Council approved two parcels, and now one of the two parcels was being
sold. She explained Council was concerned about whether the existing
building would be completed and they would make sure that it was completed
at the next Regular Village Council meeting in January. She specified that
was the main concern.
Board Member Cook commented she was shocked and did not think the
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board approved it. She commented it was a
sea of asphalt. Chair Schauer remembered there was Sterling 1, Sterling 2,
and the whole parcel was Sterling 3. She pointed out Mr. Capretta said 50%
of the outer parcel had to be more than 50% complete before they signed off
on the back parcel, which was parcel 2. She stated that was why they erected
the building and never did anything on the interior. Board member Cook
stated it went into bankruptcy. Chair Schauer stated yes, and pointed out there
were other problems.
Board member Cook stated one could go anywhere in Palm Beach County,
and see concrete or asphalt with islands and grass. Chair Schauer commented
they got rid of the eye sore that the residents were complaining about. Board
member Cook asked if it was the unfinished nature of it, Chair Schauer stated
then they put the asphalt in.
Ms. Harding stated it was done in accordance with the plans the Village
approved. Board member Cook commented the Village made a mistake if
they accepted that. Chair Schauer stated Board member Cook was referring to
something that was approved years and years ago. Board member Cook
stated she almost wanted to ask that they go back and try to find those plans,
because she could not believe they would approve that huge expanse of
asphalt.
Chair Schauer stated landscaping would be put around it; and pointed out
they have not done the landscaping yet. Board member Cook stated it did not
matter. She commented she could understand if it was interlocking brick, b.ut
it was just asphalt. Chair Schauer stated she remembered it when she was
Mayor. Board member Cook asked if she remembered when it was approved.
Chair Schauer stated it was before the year 2000. Board member Von Frank
stated it was in 1998. Chair Schauer stated yes, and remembered there was
massive landscaping so noone could not see all that asphalt. Board member
Cook commented anyone could see the asphalt. She commented in other
places they had strips with landscaping. Chair Schauer stated on the original
site plan, they had all this landscaping and they have already gotten rid of all
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Page 7
the unsightly weeds. Board member Cook stated it was under construction,
but was concerned that when it was finished, it would be a solid sea of
asphalt. Chair Schauer asked if they would have to come back. Ms. Harding
explained they were at the Council level and the only reason they were
returning was to get the final plat approval. Board member Cook stated she
would go to the Village Council Meeting to complain.
Ms. Harding explained the final plat approval was a reflection of the original
approval by the Council. Chair Schauer pointed out that was years ago, in the
late 1990's. She asked if they had to adhere to landscaping. Ms. Harding
stated if they were referring to the islands in the middle, there would not be a
wide right of way. Board member Cook stated there needed to be a break.
Chair Schauer pointed out the building was originally supposed to be an
Assisted Living Facility that had elevators. She stated back then, she was
concerned about parking. Board member Cook asked if there was not enough
parking. Chair Schauer stated they said many of the people who would be
living in that building could not drive. Board member Cook pointed out the
whole thing fell apart, because they changed what the building would be used
for, and they had to have different parking requirements.
Chair Schauer stated she did not read the Code book. Board member Cook
explained because they changed the use of that building to the new use, they
would have to change the parking arrangement. Chair Schauer commented it
was the Village Council's problem. Board member Cook stated she was just
curious about it, because she could not believe it. She pointed out in other
places, when there were concrete parking lots, there were spots with
landscaping. She pointed out Council could make them do that. Chair
Schauer stated when they went before Council, they would address that.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Board Member Cook, seconded by Board Member Von
Frank, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori McWilliams
Village Clerk
