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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Environmental Advisory Committee_Tab 01_9/14/2022 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 10, 20222:00 PMVILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradfordat 2 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice-Chair Robert Shaw, Member Jessica Namath, Member Philip Stadelmann, Member Marguerite Wilson, and Member Russ Redman. Members Wilson and Stadelmann attended via Zoom. Member Brad Freese was absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION:Member Namath made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1.MINUTES: June 8, 2022 EAC MOTION:Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Freese). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA Page 4 of 36Page 1 of 3 Agenda Item #1. OLD BUSINESS 2.Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Recreation and Open Space Element, v1 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff. Member Wilson would submit proposed language regarding vacant land for park space. The Committee agreed to move forward with the recreation and open space additions/changes. MOTION:Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the draft 1recommendations: Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. 3.Request for EAC to Recommend Formal Streetscape Plans and Associated Maintenance for the Village of Tequesta ChairBradford presented two (2) power point presentations titled: Introduction to StreetscapesandTrees and Sidewalks. The presentations included information on: site evaluations, species selection, formula for success, roots/hardscape conflicts, trees/sidewalk solutions, structural soils, re-routing, tree/sidewalk conflicts, root barriers, studies, solutions, tree locations, hardscape overkill, sub-base material, 8 year study, root depth, alternate sub base materials, tree grates, hardware overload, irrigation management, channeling roots, healthy trees, successful tree planting, clusters, street light design, prior planning and surface materials. NEW BUSINESS 4.Recycling at Village Owned Facilities Member Namath informed the Committee that she had met with Manager Allen to ask about recycling at Village facilities. She learned that both Constitution Park and Tequesta Park recycled by having maintenance staff sort the trash. Additionally, new bins were being delivered to Village Hall along with a water bottle refill station. Signage wasa possibility in the future. The Committee suggested having recycle bins at area parks and buildings to demonstrate that the Villagewasactively recycling. Member Namath would reach out to Manager Allen on the subject. 5.Dune Codes Member Russ Redmond had emailed the group some pictures of properties along Beach Road. He explained that he had met with Manager Allen and Building Director Rodriguez and realized there was not much the Village could do. Some challenges includeda broken up dune line, due to existing sea walls as well as legal issues involving the Burt Harris Act. Closing loopholes was desirable and the Village could be more proactive than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adding a plant buffer behind the seawall was another idea. Currently, the proposed Savoy building met all of the setback requirements. The group would like to suggest placing an environmental expert on staff. Chair Bradford believed the Page 5 of 36Page 2 of 3 Agenda Item #1. proposed new building was much more aesthetically pleasing than the old one. He believed allowing the developer to build higher, in order to take back some of the dunes was a possible solution. Code deficiencies were spoken of and itwas advised that the code be upgraded and tightened up. Member Wilson did not understand how the Savoy developer was able to build up to the seawall area. She would like to see the EAC make a recommendation to Council to vote for the moratorium at tomorrow evening's Regular Council Meeting. Additionally, Member Wilson would send an email to the group regarding pool and concrete area near the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). MOTION:Member Wilson made a motion to make a recommendation to Council to vote for the moratorium ordinance; Bob Shaw seconded the motion. Carried 5-1 (opposed: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair). COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Vice Chair Shaw commented on a solar co-op coming to the area. Member Namath asked about HOA restrictions on plants for communities. Member Wilson asked about the EAC recommending the Village purchase vacant and undeveloped land. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS 6.Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 PM MOTION:Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 6 of 36Page 3 of 3 Agenda Item #1. MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL AUGUST 10, 20222:00 PMVILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Chair Tom Bradford at 2 PM. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Chair Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair, Vice-Chair Robert Shaw, Member Jessica Namath, Member Philip Stadelmann, Member Marguerite Wilson, and Member Russ Redman. Members Wilson and Stadelmann attended via Zoom. Member Brad Freese was absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to approve the agenda; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were none. PRESENTATIONS CONSENT AGENDA 1.MINUTES: June 8, 2022 EAC MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0 (absent: Member Freese). END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Page 7 of 36 Agenda Item #1. 2.Draft Recommendations to the EAC on the Recreation and Open Space Element, v1 of the VOT Comprehensive Plan for Consideration of the Village Council and Staff. Member Wilson would submit proposed language regarding vacant land for park space. The Committee agreed to move forward with the recreation and open space additions/changes. MOTION: Vice-Chair Shaw made a motion to approve the “draft 1” recommendations: Member Namath seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. 3.Request for EAC to Recommend Formal Streetscape Plans and Associated Maintenance for the Village of Tequesta Chair Bradford presented two (2) power point presentations titled: Introduction to Streetscapes and Trees and Sidewalks. The presentations included information on: site evaluations, species selection, formula for success, roots/hardscape conflicts, trees/sidewalk solutions, structural soils, re-routing, tree/sidewalk conflicts, root barriers, studies, solutions, tree locations, hardscape overkill, sub-base material, 8 year study, root depth, alternate sub base materials, tree grates, hardware overload, irrigation management, channeling roots, healthy trees, successful tree planting, clusters, street light design, prior planning and surface materials. NEW BUSINESS 4.Recycling at Village Owned Facilities Member Namath informed the Committee that she had met with Manager Allen to ask about recycling at Village facilities. She learned that both Constitution Park and Tequesta Park recycled by having maintenance staff sort the trash. Additionally, new bins were being delivered to Village Hall along with a water bottle refill station. Signage was a possibility in the future. The Committee suggested having recycle bins at area parks and buildings to demonstrate that the Village was actively recycling. Member Namath would reach out to Manager Allen on the subject. 5.Dune Codes Member Russ Redmond had emailed the group some pictures of properties along Beach Road. He explained that he had met with Manager Allen and Building Director Rodriguez and realized there was not much the Village could do. Some challenges included a broken up dune line, due to existing sea walls as well as legal issues involving the Burt Harris Act. Closing loopholes was desirable and the Village could be more proactive than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adding a plant buffer behind the seawall was another idea. Currently, the proposed Savoy building met all of the setback requirements. The group would like to suggest placing an environmental expert on staff. Chair Bradford believed the proposed new building was much more aesthetically pleasing than the old one. He Page 8 of 36 Agenda Item #1. believed allowing the developer to build higher, in order to take back some of the dunes was a possible solution. Code deficiencies were spoken of and it was advised that the code be upgraded and tightened up. Member Wilson did not understand how the Savoy developer was able to build up to the seawall area. She would like to see the EAC make a recommendation to Council to vote for the moratorium at tomorrow evening's Regular Council Meeting. Additionally, Member Wilson would send an email to the group regarding pool and concrete area near the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). MOTION: Member Wilson made a motion to make a recommendation to Council to vote for the moratorium ordinance; Bob Shaw seconded the motion. Carried 5-1 (opposed: Chair Bradford, EAC Chair). COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF Vice Chair Shaw commented on a solar co-op coming to the area. Member Namath asked about HOA restrictions on plants for communities. Member Wilson asked about the EAC recommending the Village purchase vacant and undeveloped land. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANY OTHER MATTERS 6.Meeting Task Assignments ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 PM MOTION: Member Namath made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Vice-Chair Shaw seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 6-0. Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk Page 9 of 36