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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05B_8/8/2002L II. IV. :1t l_ _ 1.%�,LLiI\ i';;l,aL t.•_^ ):�v1.L'. t 1!. i 4 i.'rl. f Tc C uest:l, 44,1, -/)?- z VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMtJNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 29, 2002 CALL TO ORDER AND DOLL CALL 1 The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Manager's Office at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, May 29, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 8:38 A.M. by Chair Vic Strahan. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Richard Sterling, and Vice Chair Steve Parker. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. Boardmember Robert Stein and Boardmember Gerald Wenta were absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Parker 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; however, Chair Strahan extended get well wishes to Wade Griest. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2002 Community Appearance Board meeting as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. COM��IUNNITY AI'f'EARAIN'CE BOARD too") MEETING MINUTES May 29, 2002 Page. 2 V. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from L'1'lace Properties, Ltd. to install a metal exterior staircase to meet the fire code on the northeast corner of the bank building at 150 Tequesta Drive. Chair Strahan advised the applicant they had a choice of proceeding or coming back to another meeting when all boardmembers were present, since with only three present a vote would have to be unanimous. The applicant chose to proceed. 1. Swearing -In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in those present who planned to speak. 2, Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications - Chair Strahan and Boardmember Sterling reported they had visited the site and had spoken to no one. Vice Chair Parker reported he had had no ex-parte communication. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any Alan Wells, representative for L'Place Properties, Ltd., and Architect Alan Strassler were present. Mr. Wells testified that there was an issue of the fire safety code which had stopped their tenant from occupying the property and they had subsequently lost that tenant. The fire code required a minimum of 75' travel path to an exit, so another exit was needed. Mr. Wells requested another exit with an emergency staircase on the exterior of the building. Mr. Wells noted that the building had been occupied for the last 30 years and this had just been discovered. Mr. Strassler commented this was not a new requirement but had been a Village code for some time, and just was not caught. Mr. Strassler commented that the code was written to give all option of two ways to get out in case of fire and anyone in the offices in the corner of the second floor would be trapped in case of fire. Mr. Wells explained that existing windows would be removed, a storefront door with a smaller COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 29, 2002 Page 3 window would be installed, and no structural changes to the building would be needed. Chair Strahan asked if the planter bed along the base of the wall would remain. Mr. Strassler explained that the stair had been configured to go over the planter bed. Discussion ensued regarding the type of door to be used. The applicant proposed a latching device whereby the door could be opened from the inside but not the outside. Mr. Newell cautioned that the Fire Chief should be consulted since a panic bar might be needed. Mr. Strassler commented that the applicant would do whatever the Fire Chief required. Chair Strahan asked if there were any plans to soften the stairway with landscaping. Mr. Wells reported they had already revamped the landscaping. Mr. Strassler noted there was an existing large tree that would break the line of the staircase. The stair would blend into the building and would have a black enamel railing to match the existing window trim. 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence eo**� MOTION: Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve this application from L'Place Properties, Ltd. to install a metal exterior staircase to meet the fire code on the northeast corner of the bank building at 150 Tequesta Drive. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3®0 vote. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Board agreed that the Walker's Warehouse building looked good with the green trim and that the owner had cleaned the awnings. The 209 building, which would be used for a classic automobile museum, was discussed. Vice Chair Parker reported he had met with Director of Public Works Gary Preston regarding the third phase of the streetscape for Country Club Drive, which would be implemented in the near future. The landscaping on Main Street was discussed. VIi. ANY OTHER MATTERS Chair Strahan welcomed Leslie Cook as a new alternate to the Board, her appointment COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 29, 2002 Page 4 having been approved at the last Village Council meeting. It was noted that Karen Flint had been re -appointed as alternate also. VIIL ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Boardinember Sterling and unanimously carried 3-0, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 a.m. ATTEST: of thk Board DATE APPROVED: M Respectfully submitted, Betty Lauf Recording Secretary