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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Planning and Zoning_6/18/2020MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JUNE 18, 2020 5:30 PM ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Steven Eagen at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was taken by Community Development Planner, Lance Lilly. Present were: Vice Chair, Steven Eagen, Board Members Elizabeth Schauer Theresa Maggio, Marguerite Wilson, and Molly Young. Also present were Village Attorney, Amity Barnard and Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias. Board Member Leslee Dasher attended the meeting after starting. Absent was: Board Chair, Janet Strand and Ashley Warren. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Zacarias announced that the Planning & Zoning Board was conducted via Zoom Communications, based on executive orders from Governor Ron DeSantis. MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Alternate Board Member Maggio seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the previous meeting minutes from May 21, 2020. 2. MOTION: Alternate Board Member Maggio made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes of May 21, 2020. Schauer seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. AGENDA ITEMS 3. VAR 3-20: Application from ARCADIA PARTNERS INC for a variance to construct carport onto an existing single-family structure in the R-1 Zoning District, relief from Sec. 78-143 to allow a side setback of 3.3 feet where the code requires a minimum of 7.5 feet. The address of the property is 395 Beacon Street, Tequesta, Florida 33469. Village Attorney, Amity Barnard announced the quasi-judicial nature of the item and swore in the Applicant, Mr. James Stergas and the property owner, Mr. Frank Hafey. Board Chair Strand and Member Maggio stated they drove by the property but did not have any communication with anyone. The remaining Board Members disclosed there was no ex-parte communication. Mr. James Stergas, ARCHITECT STERGAS & ASSOCIATES, AIA on behalf of Mr. Frank Hafey presented a PowerPoint for the variance request. Mr. Stergas stated the variance is for the construction of a carport. Mr. Stergas provided a brief chronology for the property since it was purchased by his client, Mr. Frank Hafey. Mr. Stergas explained that the property had an existing carport, which was closed due to the need of a tenant. After enclosing the carport, the Applicant placed a pergola on the property, which failed to meet the Village Code. Mr. Stergas explained the pergola would be replaced and the proposed carport. Member Maggio questioned whether the proposed carport width of 10 feet, would meet the Village Code. Ms. Zacarias clarified that the Village Code does not specify the width of a carport, the code mentions that the structure cannot encroach the setback of 7-foot 6-inches. Ms. Zacarias continued that the home used to have a designated place for parking, which has since been enclosed. The code requires a designated parking area, which the Applicant was proposing adjacent the previous enclosed garage area. Ms. Zacarias informed the Board that the code requires a 25-foot front setback, 7-foot 6- inches side setback and 20-foot rear setback. Member Wilson questioned whether the Applicant could locate the proposed carport in the front of the residence rather than in the side. Mr. Stergas answered that installing the carport on the side would match the architecture better than locating it on the front of the residence. This proposed solution would follow the existing roof line of the residence. Member Dasher questioned why the carport is proposed on the right side of the house rather than the left side of the house. Mr. Stergas explained that installing the carport on the right side will be more aesthetically pleasing; and that the left side has more green space and that the mechanical equipment is also located on that area. Member Wilson questioned if a permit would be required to enclose the garage. Ms. Zacarias clarified that a permit would be required and the homeowner did the construction without a permit. MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to approve VAR 3-20. Alternate Board Member Maggio seconded the motion. Carried 4-1. STAFF COMMENTS There were no comments from Staff. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the Public. BOARD COMMENTS There were no comments from the Board. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Board Member Schauer made a motion to adjourn at 6:14 pm. Board Member Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.