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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Planning and Zoning_01/08/2009VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2009 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 8, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.. by Chair Elizabeth Schauer. A roll call was taken by Deanna Mayo, Village Clerk's Assistant, who noted the following were present: Chair Elizabeth Schauer, Vice Chair Steve Okun, Josh Escoto, James Hackett, and Royce Hood. Alternate No. 1 John Terzaskis was excused absent, and Alternate Russell Von Frank arrived at 5:34 p.m. Also in attendance were Community Development Director Catherine Harding, Clerk of the Board, and Assistant to the Village Clerk Mayo. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Vice Chair Okun moved approval of the agenda with addition of swearing in of witnesses under New Business application (A) and at the end public comment, under Application (B~ addition of public comment; and advertising of openings under Any Other Matters. Board Member Hood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Board Member Okun made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2008 as submitted. Board Member Escoto seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. IV, NEW BUSINESS A) An Application for Tequesta Towers Pool/Fitness Building, to demolish and replace the existing building with a 2,904 sq. ft. Poot/Fitness Recreation building at 400 Beach Road, Tequesta, Florida. Scott Baruch, Authorized Agent, 178 Beacon Lane, Jupiter, Florida 33469 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2009 Page 2 All those intending to speak on this application were sworn in. Community Development Director Catherine Harding introduced the project and reviewed requirements of various agencies, which she advised would be met. Agent Jim Baruch described the proposed project. Public comment: Beverly Pugh, 350 Beach Road, #502, questioned the height of the building and its impact on the existing residents, and recommended each member of the Board go view the property. Richie Osterer, 350 Beach Road, #301, Sayre Santonelti, 375 Beach Road, #403, Marsha Casey, 375 Beach Road, 4t" floor, and Robert Markson, 325 Beach Road, indicated their view of the ocean would be blocked by the proposed project. Ms. Casey also expressed concern that her property value would be affected. Rich Banito, 375 Beach Road, questioned the height of the building. Paul Armstrong, 350 Beach Road, #304, advised the residents had not had a chance to study this proposed project. Hassan Ghalam, Manager of 400 Beach Road, #103, confirmed that all the residents of Tequesta Towers knew about this and voted for it. Items discussed by the board were postponement to the next meeting, thet the Board members should visit the property, having legal counsel present at the next meeting, and architectural changes. Ms. Harding requested the architect return with his best plan, with graphic depic#ions and photos of elevations with height and line-of--sight lines from neighboring buildings. Actual samples of materials, paint, and color chips were also requested. MOTION: Vice Chair Okun moved to table the application for Tequesta Towers PooUFitness Building, to demolish and replace the existing building with a 2,904 sq. ft. PooUFitness Recreation building at 400 Beach Road, Tequesta, Florida until all parties had a fair opportunity to put together their presentations. Board Member Escoto seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous 5-0 vote B} An Application for 19279 Riverside Drive, to construct two 2' x 2' columns on either side of the driveway, with a white aluminum entry gate. Leo Gildea, owner. Perry Lap, Representative. All those intending to speak on this application were sworn in. Community Development Director Catherine Harding described the proposed project. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2009 Page 3 Mr. Lap provided a photo of a gate that was similar to the one proposed but indicated they would like it to be more simple and have a bronze finish. The applicant was advised an agreement to hold the Village harmless for damages in an emergency situation would need to be signed. MOTION: Vice Chair Okun moved approval of the application for 19279 Riverside Drive, to construct two 2' x 2' columns on either side of the driveway; and to table the entry gate, to return with a better picture of what the gate would look like. Board Member Von Frank seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous 5-0 vote V. ANY OTHER MATTERS Director of Community Development Harding advised the Village Manager had asked the Village Clerk to begin advertising for all expired seats for all boards. Terms of current board members were reviewed. Board Member Hackett expressed his opinion all board members should go to the sites. Ms. Harding was asked to check the landscape code and notify Tequesta Towers if they needed to include landscaping in their plans. VI. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Vice Chair Okun; seconded by Board Member Von Frank, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Mayo ~~ Assistant to the Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.