HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_05/24/1973MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COUNCILMEN
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
A Public Hearing was held by the Councilmen of the Village
of Tequesta, Florida at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 24, 1973 at the
Village Hall. CounciLnen present were: Messrs: Russell, Little,
Frank, Leone and Del Ninno. Also present were Village Manager and
Clerk, Robert Harp and Village Attorney, Christopher H. Cook. Mr.
Robert Jonas was also in attendance. Also present were three other
members of the Zoning Review Committee in addition to Mayor Russell:
Messrs: Corddry, Darcy and Hutchison. Mr. E. L. Sandberg, the
other Committee member was out of town and could not attend the
Hearing. Mayor Russell explained the hard work done by the Committee
and stated the Hearing was being held to present the proposed
ordinance to the Village residents prior to action to be taken upon
it at the scheduled May 28, 1973 Special Council Meeting. Approx-
imately 43 interested persons attended the Hearing at one time or
another during the Hearing.
Mayor Russell advised that the Hearing was being held to
consider the proposed new Zoning Ordinance and to consider changing
the zoning classification of the television antenna and~well field
site on Old Dixie Highway from C-3 to C-2. Maps of the existing
• zoning areas were on display. Correction sheets for the printed
ordinance were handed out to persons who had previously obtained
copies of same.
The Village Clerk advised that the Hearing had been
advertised and all property owners within 500 feet of the proposed
change in zoning classification from C-3 to C-2 had been notified
by letter.
Mayor Russell stated the ordinance would be reviewed page
by page with discussion on any part to beheld when that page is
considered. Mr. Baron asked if single owner dwelling units for rent
would be considered as a commercial use. It was the general feeling
of the Council that this matter could not be controlled by a zoning
ordinance.
A revised definition was agreed upon for 'clot". The
Committee, Attorney and Council were to consider the deletion of
VII-4, page 11. Mr. Kandell said he believed the R-lA building area
requirement of 1600 square feet was too much. A revised wording
for changes in Section 8.6.1-c; 9.6.1-c; 10.6.1-c; 11.8.1-c was
approved as shown on the correction sheet for the proposed new
ordinance.
A change was made in the wording of Section 10.2 by
deleting "following use maybe permitted" and adding "Village Council
may allow planned development".
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Attorney James Weber, representing Mr. Melehan, owner of
the Jupiter Island Apartments and Mr. DiVosta, owner of a parcel of
land on Jupiter Island within the Village spoke for his clients
stating the new R-3 requirements were only affective to two parcels
of land in the Village, which were a part of only nine condominii~n
parcels. He spoke of the ordinance reducing densities, heights and
restrictions on parking and accessory structures. He said such a
change would be unreasonable, arbitrary and constitutes spot zoning
for his clients properties. He mentioned possibi# litigation if the
ordinance should be adopted and suggested that Village representatives
meet with Mr. Carroll Peacock, Architect, to discuss R-3 conditions
for his clients two parcels of land. Mayor Russell said the ordinance
would also cover new R-3 areas that might come into the Village.
Mr. Weber stated the proposed new ordinance was legally more restrict-
ive than the present ordinance, as applicable to his clients properties.
Councilman Frank asked Committee member Hutchison what limits the
County had on heights and was told there were none. Counci Lean Frank
spoke of the Comprehensive Plan recommending that the Island properties
be given first consideration by the Village for annexation. He also
mentioned the new dune line ordinance restricting the construction on
the ocean and said he believed that properties on the Island would
not come into the Village but would build to County specifications
with more units and. the Village would still be confronted with the
problems of traffic, water etc. and could not control the type of
buildings that might be constructed. Mr. Kandell said the lands to
the north of the Village on the Island would probably be improved
with' higher buildings than the proposed new Zoning Ordinance allows.
Mr. Weber suggested that the Council not act on the R-3 area
conditions so quickly and work with his clients for an equitable
solution fQr their properties. Committee member Darcy suggested
they present counter proposals and was advised by Mr. Weber that
they could not at this time, but would be glad to sit down with the
Council to further discuss the matter.
A question arose concerning Section 11.5, page 21, about
the locating of air conditioning compressor units on the roof of
main buildings. Mr. Kandell suggested this could be a problem with
other than flat roofs. .This matter was to be further considered.
Mr. Kandell again questioned Section 12.4 (2) which
requires a minimmn of two (2) acres of common contiguous area. He
said this could present a problem with building lines etc. for
continuity, but generally the total common area would exceed two (2)
acres even though not contiguous. It was agreed to strike "shall
not be less than two (2) acres in size and".
Mr. Baron expressed his views about commercial building
heights as set forth in Section 13.2, page 31, explaining his dislike
for the Hart Building and saying he believed higher commercial build-
ings would need more water service and add to the already existing
heavy traffic conditions. He also mentioned the additional sewer
problems this could cause.
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• The Council discussed Section 16.1 (5) to the
proper
word to use, "conspicuous" or "visible". Mr. Cook said he believed
"conspicuous" to be the better word.
The Council discussed the meaning of the words "setback
line" and "building line" in relation to the prohibition of the
location of buildings, structures or the parking of other than
passenger vehicles in the front yard. Mr. Cook is to provide the
proper language for this.
The question of used car and used car lots, cars parked
for repair at service stations, junk parts etc. was discussed under
Section 16.3 (1) and Mr. Cook was to provide new language for-this.
The Council agreed to strike all the words following "structure" in
Section 16.3 (k).
There being no further business and all fifty-three (53)
pages of the Ordinance having been reviewed, this night's Public
Hearing was adjourned at 11:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
i
obert Harp
Village Clerk