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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04_03/08/2007 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 4, 2007 6:30 P.M. I. 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 approval 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 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 2 • 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. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 3 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 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 4 • 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 properly, 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 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 5 • 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 C Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes Page 6 Board Member Cook asked Ms. Harding what was happening with the property on Village Boulevard and AIA. 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, but 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 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board January 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes 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, ~j dl,,:, M e.1.0~¢.c.~~ Lori McWilliams Village Clerk