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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_5/2/2022MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 2, 2022 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice Mayor Kyle Stone, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Council Member Laurie Brandon and Council Member Aaron Johnson. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discuss Procedures to Consider EAC Recommendations a. Memo - Potential Issues for Consideration in the Village Code of Ordinances Pertaining to Requirements for Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) b. Memo - Providing for Protection of the Natural Coastal Dune System in Tequesta Manager Allen asked for feedback from Council on the current reporting process to Council from the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Quarterly reporting to Council was deemed to be acceptable, with pressing issues being brought forward sooner, as needed. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, asked that Council have staff tend to the housekeeping type of issues within the code. There were several areas of Florida Friendly Landscape that were unclear to him. Examples would be: value, water -wise guide, and landscaping requirements. Mayor Young suggested Ms. Zacarias, Community Development Director, go through the plan and look for inconsistencies and bring back suggestions based upon what other municipalities were doing. Mr. Bob Shaw of Golfview Drive, spoke to Council about native landscaping and the lack of a process in communicating to Council. He believed residents were very concerned with environmental issues. Additionally, Trees for Tequesta and the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment were important topics in need of consideration. Manager Allen stated there was a grant that Staff was working on at the moment. Additionally, the strategic plan was already working on the issues of trees and sea level rise. 2. Discussion on Temporarily Increasing the Number of Authorized Positions in the Fire Department Fire Chief Trube brought forward a temporary increase in authorized positions in the fire department, (by one firefighter/paramedic) which was unbudgeted and would cover two fiscal years. He emphasized there would be 2 upcoming retirements in the fire department over the next 1-4 years. Chief Trube believed there would be some reduction of overtime hours with the additional staff member. It was a consensus of Council to bring the item forward with a resolution, to a Council meeting for approval . 3. Discussion of Zoning District Requirements Community Development Director, Nilsa Zacarias presented a slide show to Council regarding zoning district requirements. Included in her presentation were points involving building massiveness, architecture and articulations, which the R-3 zone did not currently require. Landscape buffering, assorted trees and native plants were also considerations. An initial workshop was suggested, resident feedback, draft code and then bring back to Council. Mayor Young asked that the Village clarify whether the R-2 is being included in the Treasure Coast Regional Planning report. Manager Allen reported that costs for landscaping could be approximately $5000, with minimal costs from legal and a total cost of around $15,000 The Beach Road Association would be a good point of contact for those residents within the R-3 zoning district. Village Attorney Mitty Barnard advised Council to be aware that the zoning in progress required an ordinance, which would take two months. The ordinance should be as short in duration as possible and as narrowly tailored and focused as possible. If some decisions had already been made, a moratorium may not be necessary. Applications already in process would not be affected by the new code. Mayor Young asked for end dates of when the codes could potentially go into effect. The zoning in progress would include R-3 and mixed use. Manager Allen would work on public meetings and an estimate for Council. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on the zoning in progress ordinance. He believed the legal department could get the ordinance ready for the next meeting. Design guidelines, conservation issues, and setbacks were issues to explore in the R-3 district. He believed the demand for 2 story residences would increase and would need to be addressed sooner rather than later. 4. Village of Tequesta's Proposed Parks Master Plan Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias reported on the feedback received from the Park's Master Plan. The survey resulted in 249 responses and included favorite parks and preferred amenities. Interviews resulted in feedback preferring Remembrance Park being a passive park with a pathway and connection to Riverside Drive. Playgrounds, fields, lighting and educational signage were other components important to residents. Tequesta Park design "B" was favored with an emphasis on native plantings, natural environment and a centrally located playground. The new drawing, based on resident feedback included: 2 baseball fields, 1 multiuse field, boardwalk with pavilion and concession area, shaded playground, volleyball courts, community garden, exercise stations, lighting, plaques, shade trees, picnic area, and native landscaping. Remembrance Park feedback included: parking (semi pervious), gazebos, shell rock path, perimeter fence, benches, shade trees, landscape buffer, butterfly garden, educational plaques and trash receptacles. Phase 2 would include a boardwalk and pond at the retention area, shade trees, bicycle racks, trash receptacles, shell rock path and dog waste stations. Phase 3 would include the north retention area, landscape buffers, trash receptacles and bollards. Linear Park general recommendations included a landscape buffer, improved landscaping and a crosswalk. A landscaped median along Dixie Highway was recommended as well. Banyan Tree Open Space recommendations were to add a trash receptacle and additional seating. JILONA Park input included adding trash receptacles, pedestrian and bicycle access from the highway and adding native trees along US Highway One. Coral Cove feedback included beach restoration program, lower speed zone, paved parking on beach road and ADA access to the beach. Recommendations could be sent to Palm Beach County. Council Member D'Ambra asked that funding for Tequesta Park be placed on a future agenda. Mayor Young agreed that funding was important and felt the Comp Plan policies should be explored and prioritized. Council Member Brandon asked that a playground not be placed near the parking lot, for safety reasons. The Parks Master Plan would be brought back to Council for approval and adoption. Mayor Young recommended that Parks and Rec Director Greg Corbitt and Public Works Director Doug Chambers review the Master Plan and offer their feedback. Prioritizing policies on the Comp Plan was recommended as well. Council Member D'Ambra offered to pay for water for the fire department with his discretionary funds in addition to a new ping pong table for the Recreation Center. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM. MOTION: Council Member Brandon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 PM Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, � r,�A1McV Lori McWilliams, MMC 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.