HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 09A_9/27/1990JONES,
FOSTER, JOHNSTON
& STUBBS, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
FLAG -ER CENTER TOWER
505 SOUTH FLAGLER DRIVE
ELEVENTH FLOOR
P. O. DRAWER E
R BRUCE JONES
LARRY B ALEXANDER
GEORGE H BAILEY
MICHAEL T KRANZ
BLAIR R LITTLEJOHN III
1904-7946
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-3475
KEVIN C BEJTTENMULLER
Mr:HAEL D BROWN
JOHN M L*ROUK
JOHN GLAIR MICRACKEN
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HENRY F LILIENTHAL
R.TH P C,EMENTS
SCOT' M COLTON
PAMELA A MCNIERNEY
TIMOTHY E MCNAGHAN
FAX: (407) B32-1454
19021992
JOYCE A CONWAY
GUY RABIDEAU
HARRY ALLISON JOHNSTON
MARGARET L COOPER
JOHN C RANDOLPH
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BRRON R CORNWELL
PAULA REVENE
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REBECCA G DOANE
ANDREW ROSS
RANDY D ELL!SON
STEVEN J RCTHMAN
RETIRED
L MARTIN FLANAGAN
PETER A SACHS
WILLIAM A FOSTER
SCOTT A GLAZIER
LORIE MAN DELSMAN
JOE, T STRAWN
SIDNEY A STUBBS JR
WRITER'S DIRECT LINE:
SCOTT G HAWKINS
ALLEN R TOMLINSON
OTHER
THORNTON M MENRV
JOHN S TRIMPER
LOCATION
PETER S HOLTON
MICHAEL P WALSH
HARRY A JOHNSTON II
H ADAMS WEAVER
54 N E FOURTH AVE
J A JURGENS
PAUL C WOLFE
DELRAY BEACH. FLORIDA 33443
MARK B KLEINFELD
MARC S WOOLF
CHARLES B KOVAL
September 14, 1990
Mr. Bill C. Kascavelis
Finance Director
Village of Tequesta
Post Office Box 3273
Tequesta, Florida 33469
RE: Village of Tequesta
Subdivision Ordinance
Our File No. 13153.1
Dear Bill:
Enclosed please find an original of the above referenced ordinance.
I have modified the title of the ordinance be deleting therefrom
the error which repeated the provision for definition of building
line. It is this title which should be advertised.
Sincerel ,
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n C. Randolph
JCR/ssm
Enclosure
JONES, FOSTER, JOHNSTON & STUBBS, P.A.
LARRY B ALEXANDER
MICHAEL T KRANZ
GEORGE H BAILEY
BLAIR R LITTLEJOHN III
KEVIN C BEUTTENMULLER
JOHN M L.ROUK
MICHAE'. 0 BRCWN
JOHN BLAIR MCCRACKEN
R'-'I+ P :.EME 4'S
PAMELA A Mc NIERNEY
SCC" M CC.'ON
'IMO'H` E MONAGHAN
JCI-E A CONWAI
GUY RAS,DEAU
AIARGARETL COOPER
JOHN C RANDOLPH
BYRON R CORNWE—
PAULA REVENE
REBECCA G DOANE
ANDREW ROSS
RANDY D EL,SON
STEVEN,I RC' -MAN
L MARTIN F-ANAGAN
PETER A SACHS
SCC^ A G.AZIEP
JOEL ' S'RAWN
LOP E MANDE'SMAN
SIDNEYA STUBS JR
SCO, G HAWKINS
ALLEN R TOML�NSON
THORN'ON M HENRY
JOHN S TRIMPER
PE—EP S HOL TON
MICHAELP WALSH
HARRY A JOHNSTON, II
H ADAMS WEAVER
J A JURGENS
PAUL C WOLFE
MARK B KLEPIFELD
MARC S WOOLF
CHARLES B KOVAL
September 5, 1990
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
FLAGLER CENTER TOWER
505 SOUTH FLAGLER DRIVE
ELEVENTH FLOOR
P. O. DRAWER E
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-3475
(407) 659-3000
FAX (407) 832.1454
WRITER'S DIRECT LINE
VIA FAX 575-6203
Mr. Thomas G. Bradford
Village Manager
Village of Tequesta
Post Office Box 3273
Tequesta, Florida 33469
RE: Village of Tequesta
Subdivision Ordinance
Our File No. 13153.1
Dear Tom:
R BRUCE JONES
190A-I M
HENRY F LAANTHAL
1902 11142
HARRY ALLISON JOMNSTON
18W 1 Yu
RETIRED
WILLIAM A FOSTER
OTHER LOCATION
SA N E FOURTH AVE
DELRAY BEACH. FLORIDA 71tb
I am enclosing for your consideration and the consideration of the
Council an alternative to Ordinance No. 410 which had been earlier
proposed. Perhaps each of these ordinances should be delivered to
the Council for their consideration along with a copy of this
letter of explanation.
One of the concerns, expressed by some, during the course of our
previous "lot split" application was that as a result of the "lot
split" which, under our Code was defined as a subdivision, the new
lots formed as a result of the subdivision would be creating a new
subdivision not subject to the rules and regulations of the
subdivision from which it was carved. Even though those concerns
were expressed, the mere subdivision of land previously subdivided
does not take the new subdivision out from under any declaration of
covenants which are already of record in regard to that property.
Therefore, I feel the concerns we were attempting to address in the
previous Ordinance No. 410 of not allowing a property once
subdivided to be again subdivided were not well founded. I think,
however, the fact that we called this lot split a "subdivision"
because of the definition of subdivision under our Code, resulted
in unnecessary concern.
Mr. Thomas G. Bradford
September 5, 1990
Page 2
As I had advised previously, the provision of the Tequesta Code is
somewhat unusual in that most subdivision codes deal with the
subdivision of land into three or more lots. Such a definition
therefore would not preclude a large lot, capable of being divided
into two lots, from being divided without subdivision approval. I
have therefore, as a suggested way of meeting this problem, amended
the Tequesta ordinance to bring it more in accord with the State
Statute and with other subdivision ordinances. This new ordinance
redefines subdivisions as a division of land into three or more
lots or parcels. Hopefully this will alleviate some of the
concerns of those who felt a lot split within their neighborhood
was going to create another subdivision.
In addition to addressing the matter of redefining subdivision, I
have included a provision which would prevent a person from
indirectly subdividing land by way of "lot splits". In other
words, a person may attempt to avoid the subdivision ordinance by
creating multiple lot splits at different time.. For example, in
1990 someone may split a large tract of land into two logs. In
1991 the same person may split one of those lots into two lots and
continue on in that same fashion thereby avoiding the subdivision
requirements. The language which I have added to this ordinance
attempts to address that problem.
I have also included language which I hope will address the
situation of a person arguing that he is entitled to the maximum
number of lots which would be allowed to be carved out of a parcel
of land pursuant to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. This
language simply indicates that, because of the concurrency
requirements within our Comprehensive Plan, there will be no
assurance to anyone that they will be entitled to the maximum
number of lots allowed by zoning. Finally, we have continued to
include, for purposes of measuring cul-de-sac lots, the method of
measurement of "lot width". Note also that I have included a
definition for building line which is identical to the definition
set forth in the Zoning Code.
Tom, you or Scott or any member of the Council may have some
questions or input in regard to this ordinance. It would be
helpful to me, if those who have questions or suggestion for change
would contact me prior to the next Council meeting. Hopefully that
way if there are any suggestions for amendments, we can incorporate
those into this ordinance prior to the Council meeting and have it
ready for first reading. It may also be, from a policy standpoint,
that the Council would want to continue having the subdivision of
two or more lots required to go through the subdivision procedures.
If that is the case, they may wish to go with the original
ordinance number 410.
Mr. Thomas G. Bradford
September 5, 1990
Page 3
I would appreciate any advice or comments you or others may have.
Thank you.
Sincere ,
hn C. Randolph
JCR/sm
Enclosure
ORDINANCE NO. 413
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 398 WHICH IS
AN ORDINANCE WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 56
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND WITHIN THE
VILLAGE; PROVIDING A DEFINITION FOR "BUILDING
LINE" AND "LCT SPLIT"; PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINITION OF SUBDIVISIONS;
PROVIDING THAT SUBDIVISION OF LANDS BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE VILLAGE'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND THAT SUBDIVISION OF LANDS MAY NOT BE
ASSURED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT THAT MAY BE
ALLOWABLE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE
VILLAGE'S ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE WIDTH OF
CUL-DE-SAC LOTS ARE DETERMINED; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article I, Section 4, is amended by including
a new definition to be numbered item (1) to provide as follows:
"(1). Building Line. A line on a lot, generally, but
not necessarily, parallel to a lot lire or r�,: d right -of -
way line, located a sufficient distance therefrom to
provide the minimum yards required by the Zoning Code.
The building line delimits the area in which buildings
are permitted subject to all applicable provisions of the
Zoning Code."
Section 2. Article I, Section 4 is amended by including a
new definition provide as follows:
"Lot Split. The subdivision of a single lot or parcel of
land into two (2) lots or parcels."
Section 3. Article I, Section 4, Paragraph (13), relating
to the definition of subdivisions, is hereby amended to provide as
follows:
"(13). Subdivisions. The division of a parcel of land
into three (3) or more lots or parcels either by plat
into lots and blocks or by metes and bounds description
for the purpose of transfer of ownership or development,
or if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel
of land. A lot split shall not, for purposes of this
ordinance, be considered a subdivision. However, in the
event a property becomes the subject of a "lot split"
subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, any
subsequent "lot split" involving the same parcel or
parcels of land shall be subject to the subdivision
requirements set forth herein.
Because all development orders and development permits
issued by the Village must be- consistent with the
Village's Comprehensive Plan, and since adequate public
facilities for transportation, sanitary sewer, potable
water, drainage, solid waste disposal and recreation/open
space must be available sufficient to maintain the
Village's adopted levels of service concurrent with the
impacts of development, property owners in the Village
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have no assurance that subdivision of lands in the
Village can be undertaken to the maximum extent that may
be allowable under the provisions of the Village's Zoning
Code."
Section 4. Article IV of Ordinance 398 is hereby amended
at Section 7, Paragraph (6), so that such paragraph shall read as
follows:
11 (6). In determining minimum lot width, cul-de-sac lots
shall be measured at a point along an arc beginning at
the front building line and the length of the arc shall
be at least 60% of the required minimum lot width for the
district."
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this
Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of
this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provisions or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 6. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other
ordinances of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof
which conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Section 7. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified
and made a part of the official Code of Ordinances of the Village
of Tequeste.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as provided by
law.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by Councilmember
who moved its adoption. The Ordinance
was seconded by Council —member and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and
adopted this day of , 1990.
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Joseph N. Capretta