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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06C_1/10/2002I. II. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive - Suite 305 Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (561) 575-6220 - Fax: (561) 575-6224 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 10, 2001 CALL. TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL $C. The Tequesta Community .Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Manager's Office at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, October 10, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 9:42 A.M. by Vice Chair Steve Parker. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were Vice Chair Steve Parker, Boardmember Richard Sterling, and Boardmember Robert Stein. Chair Vic Strahan and Boardmember Gerald Wenta were absent from the meeting. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. Recycled Paper COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 2 IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2001 meeting with "ned" on page 2 changed to "new", and "pumola" on page 15 changed to "pumila"; and to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2001 meeting as submitted, and to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2001 meeting with "pumola" changed to "pumila" two times on page 4, and "youpon" changed to "yaupon" on page 7. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. V. NEW BUSINESS n 1. An application from Sprint PCS c/o Gulf Coast Real Estate, lessee of a portion of the Village of Tequesta property located at 841 Old Dixie Highway, Tequesta, Florida, to allow the construction of a 130' flagpole wireless telecommunications tower with related communications equipment and landscaping. A. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications: The members of the Board reported no ex-parte communications. B. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in those intending to speak. C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any Pat Lentini, representative for Sprint PCS, explained that the tower would look like a flagpole and would have two co -locators, and that another carrier could also be added. Ms. Lentini reported that there was potential to add two additional flagpoles on either side of this pole. Ms. Lentini explained that only overgrown vegetation would be cleared, the existing small building would be torn down, and a new fence would be erected. Vice Chair Parker suggested adding cabbage palms; however COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 3 after viewing an aerial photograph showing the site in a remote location, commented the palms were not needed. It was clarified that exotic vegetation would be cleared and would also be done annually by the property owner. If additional poles were applied for, those applicants would need to come through this same process. Vice Chair Parker requested if the fence went through natural, native areas to jog it so slash pines or palmettos would not have to be removed. Vice Chair Parker changed "caliper" to "spread" on the plans for the 48" wax myrtle, and added the specification for 3' spread in 7 gallon container. Mr. Sterling questioned the lack of irrigation on the plans. Vice Chair Parker indicated that wax myrtle would need irrigation or hand watering in the beginning in order to survive. r) D. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence Mr. Stein made a motion that the wax myrtle shall be 4' with a 3' spread in 7 gallon containers; that clearing shall be only of exotics as necessary, that if possible the fence shall be placed around native plants, and that there shall be irrigation or hand watering until the wax myrtle is established. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. 2. An application from JMZ Properties, owner of 209 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, to allow exterior renovation by replacing tile on mansard roof, stucco existing stone columns, change exterior paint color, add overhead door, add awning on rear of building and approval of signage. A. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications: Boardmember Sterling reported he had driven by the site. B. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in those intending to speak. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 4 C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any Architect James Stergas explained that the building would remain as is but the mansards would be stripped of the existing slate and replaced with Spanish "S" the to match the new building on Main Street. The exterior color would match the new building, but there would be a second accent color. Columns were to be stuccoed on the east and south, and on the west there would be no mansard but the paint scheme would carry through the mansard appearance. On the back there would be some roof replacement. Greg Grudovich, JMZ Properties, explained that the building would be used similar to a museum, and that the Village Council had approved a special exception use as large retail. The operation would be similar to that of Dream Cars except in this case the displays would be vintage cars and motorcycles. Mr. Stergas verified that the adjacent development being built by Centex would erect a zero lot line wall on the north and west sides of this property, and that they were probably landscaping heavily. Mr. Stergas verified the location of the sign, approximately 8" from the sidewalk. Mr. Grudovich explained that a landscaping plan had been approved two years ago and described landscaping which had been done by the previous owner. Mr. Grudovich reported that JMZ had expanded the irrigation, but it needed to be re -worked and JMZ would install any plants missing from the approved landscape plan and fix the irrigation system. Vice Chair Parker indicated the architectural changes looked good. Mr. Grudovich explained that the stone would be stuccoed over, that the building would match Tequesta Village Center, and that it was hoped the facility would be opened before Christmas. Lighting was discussed. Mr. Stergas explained that the existing goose- neck lights would be removed, the sign would have a light in it, and strip lighting on the underside of the awning was proposed. No lighting was proposed for the parking lot. Mr. Stergas indicated site lighting for safety purposes would be addressed by providing wall packs of COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 5 downlighting on the sides tucked up under the mansard and a pole in the back to light that area. Mr. Newell distributed copies of the approved landscape plan to the Board. Vice Chair Parker stated he must abstain from commenting because his company had prepared the landscape plan. Mr. Sterling indicated there should not be much spillover of light into the Centex Development or Tequesta Oaks. Mr. Stergas explained that the rear lighting would shine toward the building. There were no comments on the landscaping. It was noted the applicant would need to return for Board approval of the monument sign face. D. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Stein made a motion to accept the application with the following recommendations: The irrigation system shall be renovated and updated to be in full working order; landscaping shall be updated and improved with any dead plants replaced; landscaping shall meet the original approved landscape plan dated March 1998 by Parker Yannette; site lighting shall consist of wall packs on the east side of the building plus a light in the rear parking lot which does not throw light into the neighboring properties, and the monument sign in the front shall contain an internal light. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mr. Newell reported regarding the Tree Board that he was still in the process of formulating an application for historic tree preservation and discussing the property rights issues with the Village Attorney. Mr. Newell explained that a letter of request for designation of an old oak had been received, so the property rights issue must be addressed, and then a meeting of the Tree Board would be called to discuss the proposed application and the property rights issues. Vice Chair Parker reported The Terrace project on U.S. One had switched their COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2001 Page 6 trees as suggested and it looked good. Boardmember Sterling reported the signage changes requested by the Board had not been made and the Board directed Mr. Newell to assure that this was done. Mr. Newell reported the Alterra project had interested investors, that it was a question of getting the right price with the current owners, and then that project should be completed. Mr. Newell reported Eckerds was interested in purchasing the Zainos property and had submitted a letter of intent, but wanted to also acquire surrounding property. Boardmember Sterling noted there should be an ordinance regarding unfinished projects. Mr. Newell agreed there should be a point where the Village could say they wanted completion in "x" number of days or require the building to be removed. VII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Boardmember Sterling, seconded by Boardmember Stein and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ,A Betty Laur Recording Secretary DATE APPROVED: Z47