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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06D_6/13/2002r) VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMENT OF COM7v1LT= DhVELOPNaNF Post Office Box 3273 250 Tequesta Drive - Suite 305 Tequesta, Florid 33469-0273 (561) 575-6220 - Fax: (561) 575-6224 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Manager's Office at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, April 24, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 A.M. by Chair Vic Strahan. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Richard Sterling, Boardmember Robert Stein, Boardmember Gerald Wenta, and Vice Chair Steve Parker. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Wenta made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2002 Community Appearance Board meeting as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. Rec.idcd Paper COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 2 VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from the Village of Tequesta for a Public Safety training area to be located on the water treatment facility property at 901 Old Dixie Highway. Training grounds to include a three-story fire training tower, free-standing identification sign, landscaping and fencing. 1. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in Fire Chief James Weinand. 2. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications: Chair Strahan and Boardmernber Wenta reported they had visited the site and had spoken to no one 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any Village of Tequesta Fire Chief James Weinand testified that the original location chosen was 357 Tequesta Drive; however, the neighborhood was not conducive to this type facility. The Village property on Bridge Road had also been considered, but it was decided that the water treatment facility property was the best location because the tower could be hidden from view in the woods. Chief Weinand presented a rendering showing the proposed facility, and reported that County Line Plaza had agreed to allow access through the K Mart area and the attorney was working on an agreement. A fence with a motorized gate was proposed around the facility, but not along the property boundary line. Chief Weinand explained that the area would be carved out of existing natural vegetation. The location was discussed. Chair Strahan indicated he had understood this area would never be built on because of wells and this had been a surprise to him. Chief Weinand responded the engineers had given permission, South Florida Water Management District requirements had been met, and the Village Council had approved the location. Vice Chair Parker requested preservation of as much native vegetation as possible. Chief Weinand explained that the facility would be used by other municipalities and the county, but only at the invitation of the Village. The Tequesta Police Department would also use the facility, initially for training the new NAMAC SWAT team. Boardmember Stein requested COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 3 the facility be screened as much as possible and noted that the proposed landscaping might not accomplish sufficient screening. Chief Weinand responded that the landscaping was only at the entry and if there was a problem the Village would add extra landscaping. It was noted that the facility would not be seen except from the back of the plaza. Chair Strahan expressed agreement with the comments made and asked that as little vegetation as possible be destroyed and any damaged vegetation be replaced with similar material to screen the facility. The building size and color was discussed. It was agreed that the building should be painted to match the back of K Mart with the option to repaint to match the water treatment plant. 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence MOTION: Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve this application from the Village of Tequesta Tequesta for a Public Safety training area to be located on the water treatment facility property at 901 Old Dixie Highway. Training grounds to include a three-story fire training tower, free-standing identification sign, landscaping and fencing with the condition that the applicant preserve as much natural vegetation as possible and if more plant material was needed to screen the facility that the additional plant material be native to match the existing vegetation; and that the paint color match the rear of the K Mart building with the option to repaint to match the water treatment plant building. Boardmember Wenta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. Consensus was change the agenda to next hear unfinished business. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS From the March 13, 2002 CAB meeting, resubmittal of an application from Courtyard of Tequesta LLC, to repaint the exterior of their building at 304 Tequesta Drive as follows: Background/Base Exterior Walls — Beige/Pantone #1215; Stripes — Green/Pantone #350; and area between stripes — Beige/Pantone #1215. 1. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in the applicant William H. Ritts, III. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 4 2. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications Chair Strahan reported he had spoken to Mr. Riffs since the last meeting and outlined to him the recommendations of the Board at their March 13, 2002 meeting. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any William H. Ritts, III explained that since the Village had objected to their corporate colors, they would repaint with the recommended colors. Mr. Ritts explained that they had been working on improving the property over the past 18 months, including leasing land from FEC Railroad, adding new windows, . and a new storefront. Mr. Ritts asked if there would be an objection to the addition of a flagpole. Mr. Newell advised that application would need to be made to Community Development Department and was not something that the CAB considered. Chair Strahan commented he did not think anyone would object to a flagpole. Mr. Ritts indicated the purpose was to fly the American flag. Chair Strahan clarified with the applicant his intention to pick up the color of the green canopies for striping on all four sides of the building. In regard to pressure cleaning the roof tiles, Mr. Ritts explained that he was on a monthly budget for improvements and could not commit to the cleaning but would plan to continue improvements when there was sufficient cash flow. r, 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the application from Courtyard of Tequesta LLC, to repaint the exterior of their building at 304 Tequesta Drive as follows: Base/Base Exterior Walls — Beige/Pantone #1215; Stripes — Green/Pantone #350; and area between stripes — Beige/Pantone #1215. Boardmember Wenta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. RETURN TO ITEM V. (2) NEW BUSINESS 2. An application from the owner of Gallery Square South, 370-384 Tequesta Drive, for minor exterior modifications to the center: repair and stucco the building columns, the exterior covered walkway, new COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 5 parking lot light fixtures. 1. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Newell swore in Architect Noe Guerra. 2. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications Chair Strahan and Boardmember Wenta reported they had both visited the site and had spoken to no one.. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Architect Noe X. Guerra, NXG Architects, agent for the applicant, explained that the owner was upgrading the building columns to prevent the continual deterioration from water as had happened in the past by building up an elevated concrete pad and coating the columns with water protective coating. The new columns would be better proportioned for the building in a slightly different size. The applicant requested addition of tile to the existing concrete under the covered walkway and addition of parking lot lighting. The light fixtures would match those of the adjacent shopping center, Gallery Square North. The tile was proposed to be added with thin set and each tile pattern would relate to an individual store. The tile would be non-skid and the color was to be beige to tan to compliment the existing building color. Thresholds would meet ADA requirements. Mr. Guerra indicated he could bring a sample of the tile to show the Board. The owner was to be in town in approximately 1-1/2 months and at that time the tile would be chosen. Mr. Guerra requested consideration of approval for the columns at this time so that the general contractor could proceed with installation. During discussion of the parking lot lighting, two additional fixtures were proposed in order to balance the appearance. It was decided to defer the color selection and installation of the tile to the next review by this Board. The Board indicated they would not be amenable to a spray -on surface instead of tile, but would have no problem with using tile subject to the applicant returning and bringing a sample of the tile for approval. During discussion of lighting, Mr. Guerra noted the light standards had a pole from which a banner could be •�'� hung. Mr. Newell cautioned that banners were prohibited by Village code, however, the Village Manager had authority to grant permission for banners COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 6 for a set period of days. Mr. Guerra indicated he would make sure the owner understood that. Chair Strahan commented that a request would not be unreasonably withheld and that Gallery Square North was periodically granted permission for banners for special events. Procedure was that a letter and sketch would need to be submitted to the Village Manager. It was agreed by the Board to add one additional light fixture on the northeast corner and one on the southwest corner of the parking lot to balance the appearance, with the final locations to be negotiated with the Director of Community Development. 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Wenta made a motion to approve the application from the owner of Gallery Square South, 370-384 Tequesta Drive, for minor exterior modifications to the center to repair and stucco the building columns, and to approve the locations of new parking lot light fixtures as submitted with a strong recommendation to add two additional light fixtures as indicated on the plans. The motion included approval of the concept of the addition of tiles under the covered walkway with this item tabled subject to submittal at a later date with a sample of the tile to be provided at that time. Vice Chair Parker seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice Chair Parker requested an update on the Village Hall. Response was that it would be located at 357 Tequesta Drive and planning and designing would take place following completion of the Public Safety Building now under construction. The property formerly considered as a location was now owned by JMZ Tequesta Properties and plans were progressing for Building B in the southeast portion, which would likely be another office building. It was noted that there had been no response from the Mobil station where the Board had granted approval to paint a reduced area instead of the size they had requested, and no painting had taken place. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 24, 2002 Page 7 VIM. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Boardmember Stein and unanimously carried 5-0, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted, "ttyLaur Recording Secretary c 29 0 2,