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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06B_9/13/1990VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA BUILDING DEPARTMENT Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta. Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6220 FAX: (407) 575-6203 C O M M U N I T Y A P P E A R A N C E B O A R D M E E T I N G M I N U T E S A U G U S T 1, 1 9 9 0 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, August 8, 1990. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Leslie Cook at 9:35 A.M. Community Appearance Board members present were: Vice - Chairman Paul Coben, James Coble, Ruth Maitland, and Victor Strahan. Steve Kennedy, Deputy Building Official was also in attendance. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES (July le, 1990) The Meeting Minutes of July 18, 1990 were approved as submitted. IV. NEW BUSINESS A) An application from Marc Haisfield, Haisfield Enterprises, for landscape modifications at Key West village Subdivision. Steve Kennedy explained that the Building Department recently did the final walk-through at Key West Village in order for Tequesta to accept the subdivision; that acceptance has not yet taken place, since it was apparent that the existing landscaping did not conform to the approved Landscaping Plan. Therefore, the owners were informed that they would either have to conform to the approved Landscape Plan, or present a revised plan before the Community Appearance Board. community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 1990 Page 2 -------------------------- Mr. Haisfield explained that he felt his landscaping was complete, and has put in everything that he would like to put in, and would like to see it approved as is. He felt there was a bit of confusion between him, his landscape architect Bart Cook, and the Community Appearance Board. It was Mr. Haisfield's understanding that the landscaping would be done according to the approved plan, and if there were any modifications, that would be up to Bart Cook, which accounts for those changes that do not comply with the approved plans. Mr. Haisfield did not understand he was to come back before the CAB for those modifications. He submitted a letter to the Building Department describing most of the modifications. He explained there was no revised landscape plan. He further explained that many of the modifications took place after the freeze. Everything Mr. Haisfield plans to plant, is already planted. The Black Olives were replaced with Live Oaks. Mr. Haisfield explained that much of what had been previously planted died as a result of the freeze. He also explained there are fewer lots now than originally approved. The only approved landscape plan is with the original lots. Victor Strahan felt the entrance way looked rather exposed, as well as the area in front of Lot 1, with no landscaping. Mr. Haisfield stated the money set aside for landscaping has been spent three times now in replacement, so further landscaping would be a financial burden. He reminded the Board that anything bushy planted there would pose a problem for delivery trucks entering the shopping center. Chairwoman Cook asked what happened to the Wax Myrtles that were to be located there. Mr. Haisfield responded those were changed to Queen Palms. Chairwoman Cook was not certain that was acceptable. Steve Kennedy asked if the Deed Restrictions require minimum landscaping for each lot, and explained that the Board would probably be more interested in the entrance way and common areas. Mr. Haisfield answered the Deed Restrictions do require minimum landscaping for each lot and that the number of lots has been changed from 96 to 24 lots, with 0 lot lines. Mr. Kennedy explained that the owners would like to see the subdivision accepted very soon, but that inspection of the landscaping is part of that approval. Therefore, since the present landscaping plan does not match what has been planted, a determination will need to be made by the Board whether what exists is acceptable, or if changes need to be made. Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 1990 Page 3 -------------------------- Vice-Chairman Paul Coben moved that the Board approve, on a 'temporary basis (for a period of three months), the as -built landscaping for Key West Village, with the understanding that the Developer will present to the CAB a comprehensive revised landscape plan which allows for phased improvement to the installation, based on the incremental sale of lots. Boardmember Coble seconded the motion. The vote was: James Coble - for Leslie Cook - for Victor Strahan - for Ruth Maitland - for Paul Coben - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Paul Coben asked if there was any enforcement of signs inside local store windows. Steve Kennedy explained that Scott Ladd and Village Attorney Randolph felt it was not worthwhile pursuing since past history of losing court cases concerning these matters, and further explained that the Code does allow for a certain percentage of the inside glass area to be covered. James Coble and Chairwoman Cook felt that regardless of lawsuits in the past, a warning still ought to be given to violators. B) Steve Kennedy informed the Board that renovations to the parking lot at Gallery Square North are taking place. C) Chairwoman Cook noted, for the record, that she approached Village Staff regarding the Cocoa Plums planted on Tequesta Drive stating they will have to be covered in case of a freeze, since these plants are not freeze tolerant. Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes August 1, 1990 Page 4 -------------------------- VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary Date Approved: 2- ;5,- 90 Clerk of the Board