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TEQUESTA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT .
TASK FORCE MEETING. MINUTES '
OCTOBER ,2 4 , 1 9 8 9
I . The Tequesta Downtown Task Force held a meeting at the Village
Hall , 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Tuesday, October
24 , 1989 . The meeting was called to order at 9 : 45 A.M. by Carlton
Stoddard, Chairman. Other Task Force members present were : Dr.
Stanley Jacobs, Jim Pilz, Edwin Nelson, and Jim Stergas . Village
Officials present were : Mayor Joseph Capretta and Village Manager,
Thomas G. Bradford. Also in attendance was the Village Planning
• Consultant, Jack Horniman.
Others present were : Mark Schimmenti and Victor Dover of Image
Network , Sir John van Kesteren, Dan Cary, Executive Director of the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council , Mr. Yoder, Gary Van
Brock, Faye Schrecengost, Bill Deis, Joel Carey, visitor from New
York , and Richard Stoddinger, of Gee & Jensen.
I.I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda was approved as submitted.
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) Task Force Meeting of. October 6 , 1989 : On page 2 , next to
paragraph, change " . . facility would be scheduled. . . " to
" . . facility could be scheduled. . . " .
' Page 5 , first sentence , first paragraph Section IV, after
"the Task Force had received the Master Plan . . . " add "and
Development Standards" .
Page 7 , first sentence , first paragraph change "Tequesta made
need a" to "Tequesta mad- need a. . . " .
With the above changes , the Task Force Meeting Minutes of
October 6 , 1989 were approved as submitted .
bowntown Development Task Force •
Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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IV. - QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION WITH MARK SCHIMMENTI AND VICTOR DOVER
OF IMAGE NETWORK, REGARDING THE PROPOSED MASTER PLAN.
A schedule of questions from the Task Force ( see attached ) had been
presented to Mark Schimmenti to answer, and those questions were
answered in written ( also attached ) and verbal form , and discussion
took place as follows :
1 . (no discussion )
2 . (no discussion )
3 . ( no discussion )
4 . (no discussion)
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5 . Mr . Bradford asked if, because of the percolation in a
particular area, canals and/or ponds could not be
economically accomplished, does the Master Plan allow
flexibility to eliminate that in certain areas? Mark
Schimmenti answered affirmatively. He further explained : the
only problem with high percolation retention on the site is
that it eats up a lot of land. Richard Staudinger, of Gee &
Jensen , asked if it is expected that all runoff would be
taken care of on-site . Mark Schimmenti answered that he
felt right now all of it could be taken care of on site ,
given what he learned from the Treasure Coast people during
the Charrette . This area has a lot of roof area creating
cleaner runoff, instead of from parking lots , and can be
repercolated back into the soil . Any water running off
parking lots is much dirtier.
6 . Mark Schimmenti stated regarding St. Jude ' s property that the
portion of their property along U. S . #1 was probably the most
valuable. Mr. Bradford stated he did not realize St . Jude' s
had expressed any desire for expansion. Victor Dover stated
the church did not make it clear that they wanted to do any
speculative development , but that they did make it clear that
the present sanctuary is inadequate and that they were very
concerned about the heavy Sunday traffic there.
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October 24 , 1989
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7 . Jack Horniman asked how flexible is the public space on the
Master Plan . Mark Schimment.i answered that it was not that
flexible , but that did not mean it was inflexible . The
public buildings are not even coded in the codes plan . The
spaces are merely noted as civic and community space . Public
space is merely platted "public use" . If the Library was to
go in a public area , the site would not require replatting ,
but might require a site plan revision . Victor Dover
explained, in terms of drawings , that it is easy to become
confused by the Master Plan, because what are shown as
hyothetical buildings, for the purpose of describing a space ,
are not necessarily designs of buildings .
Dan Cary interjected that an important point on the platting
of commercial lots with potentially large buildings , using
this Master Plan principle , is that one of the trends in the
market place has been that the smaller merchant can no longer
own his own building . Strip malls are typically done by one
developer and smaller merchants lease space , with never a
chance to share in the equity of the building . If a single
'developer cannot be obtained to build a strip mall , an
alternative would be to market to individual store owners ,
who in fact would like to own their own building . Because of
the coding , there is still the guarantee of coherent logic as
to what gets put together, thereby allowing more flexibility.
8 . Mr. Nelson asked what the basic width of the alley was . Mr.
Schimmenti answered, 20 feet . Mr. Schimment.i also pointed
out there are only five alleys on the whole Master Plan .
9 . The Master Plan allows a small number of rental units ( e .g. ,
the garage apartment) , a matter of the choice of the
homeowner . Mr. Bradford asked, considering the nomenclature
of the courtyard apartment , if that could be a condominium
building . Mr. Schimmenti answered it could be a condominium
building, or a health care center, or congregate care, a
hotel , or any kind of economic model that works for that type
of building. Mr. Schimmenti stated the word "apartment"
should not be in there , and perhaps "multi-use residential "
would be a better choice . Victor Dover stated there should
be no concern about a "ghetto" with this type of planning.
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Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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10 . Victor Dover encouraged the Task Force not to get hung up on
labels , but rather to realize what is important is ,the
pinpointing of important civic sites . The Art. School does
not necessarily have to be an Art School , but it is important .
to keep that site as a civic_ site . Faye Schrecengost stated
she could share in that concept. Dan Carey stated that
whether these facilities are Art Schools or Cultural Centers ,
there should be a concentration on top quality architecture .
Gary Van Brock stated he felt that insistance that
architecture be top quality might be curtailing development
of what the market is demanding . Mr. Van Brock had strong.
feelings about the Library appearing where it was designated
on the Master Plan and stated he had been in negotiations
concerning the Library and knew it ' s desired location was
along Dixie Highway. He felt if restrictions - were put on
location, a market may be lost . Mr. Carey stated that
developing a community with a Master Plan like Tequesta' s in
fact gives assurance to the Library about what the future
community will be . Quality control is built into the Master
Plan .
Mr: Van Brock asked if public buildings are interchangeable .
Mark Schimmenti answered that there are definitely pieces
that can be moved around . The principle features of this
type of design are not necessarily the functions themselves .
If a Library is needed in a different location, that is .
possible. But that part of the Master Plan would have to be
done by someone who knows how the Master Plan works . The
Master Plan is flexible. The present Master Plan needs to
have a critical mass of public useage at the point where the
Library is now located. It is quite possible the Library
could go someplace else, and other public useage could be
done to make this work . Private buildings are much more
interchangeable and much easier to move around.
11 . (no discussion )
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Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989 •
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12 . yr . Schimmenti referred to the Urban Standards Manual , Type R-
2 structure, pointing out. . that the wording
"residential/office/workshop" indicated that this building
type would work either as a residential unit. , or an office
unit. , or as a workshop and doesn ' t mean that it would have to
he any of those . The white area represents a hypothetical
area that the building can be in . The arrows refer to set
hack lines, or the "build to" lines . There is a minimum of
24 feet that should be left behind the building . The front
of the buildings and the sides of the buildings are 100%
along the property line , with zero setbacks. An outbuilding
of no more than 240 square feet of lot coverage may be
located at the rear . One parking space per two bedrooms must
be located in the rear yard . The rear yard shall be enclosed
with a wall 6 feet in height . Some of the. types refer to
porches or loggias . There is a 12 foot minimum depth for
these on the front of this type of building . The minimum
porch height is 12 feet . There will be no height limit on
structures of less than 215 square feet . This allows a view
of the intracoastal without building things that are so
massive by being too tall that would block the view of
others . The footprint is small enough so that a neighbor' s
view is not blocked .
The principle roof shall be gabled or hip type and have a
varied pitch . This is to give some variety in roofs , but
ensures the pitches are in aesthetic ranges . The shed roof
must attach to a principle roof or wall .
Office or workshop use shall he restricted to single units ,
with a maximum of three employees . This is to restrict the
whole place from becoming a hardware store or some such
function , where walls could be knocked out of 6 units to
allow for such a place .
13 . Chairman Stoddard asked if parallel street parking is
allowed. Mark Schimmenti answered , yes. Mr . Schimmenti
stated parallel parking provides a row of cars between
pedestrians and moving traffic . Traffic moves more
cautiously down streets where cars are parallel parked.
14 . (no discussion )
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Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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21 . Chairman Stoddard asked that , if necessary, is it possible to
have the Cultural Center and the Library in an alternate
area. It is important to make sure that land is available
for the cultural center . If owners of Lighthouse Plaza
insist on retaining the shopping center as an anchor store
mall , that could preclude a cultural center there . An
alternate site could be the south two acres of St . Jude ' s
pine woods , opposite three mirror pools , with good traffic
access east-west and north-south . Richard l+alesky, Director
of County Environmental Resource Management, said this
portion of the eco park could be considered for a cultural
center . Mark Schimmenti explained they were trying to keep
the environmental zone from being impacted in a major way.
To move the cultural center to this area , would create an
intensive use area deep within the Master Plan . If the
cultural center would have to he moved to an alternate spot ,
then the Master Plan could be adjusted to suit that goal .
Parking must be available .
Mr. Pilz said it was his understanding that. the Task Force
wanted to better understand the Master Plan , and after
understanding it , hoped , in general , that they could support
the whole concept as it is , subject to marketing it to try to
get an owner to buy Lighthouse Plaza. Then , between that
owner-developer, and Gary Van Brock and his group, try to get
them to generally agree on the whole. Then , and only then,
after the whole thing is wrapped up, would the Master Plan be
formalized. Therefore , Mr . Pilz suggested this was not the
time to talk about changing anything around. Mark Schimmenti
urged the Task Force to remember that the Master Plan is a
major drawing card to those living outside of Tequesta.
Mr. Pilz asked if Mark Schimmenti visualized the allowance of
turns both ways from Tequesta Drive to the shopping centers ,
with no stop light at that point . Mr. Schimmenti stated he
envisioned traffic in that area being- one way, headed north .
Chairman Stoddard stated one of the fine points of the Master
Plan was the harmony between commercial and residential .
Sir John van liesteren asked if it was possible to have a
school perhaps on the site of the old• Winn Dixie . Mr .
Schimmenti answered there was not enough room on that site
for a school , since minimum acreage for an elementary school
is 15 , and for a high school , -l0 . A small school , like a
Montessori school , might be a possibility.
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Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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Dr . Jacobs was concerned about the density that would be
encouraged by this Master Plan , thinking that it could add
another 2 , 000 ears to the traffic flow of Tequesta . Mr .
Schimmenti stated he felt comfortable with the density
levels .
Jim Piiz affirmed the concept of the Master Plan, and stated
that, tight codes and building standards , with very strict
code enforcement are the items of protection for the Village,
and its residents , while offering higher density to the
developer for their financial and bargaining success . Mr .
Schimmenti stated one problem people are concerned about when
moving into a new neighborhood is the traffic . The
philosophy behind the Master Plan internalizes a lot of the
traffic .
Mayor Capretta stated it is important for the Task Force to
come away understanding the principles and concepts of the
Master Plan and work on how to implement it. Mark Schimmenti
stated one way to ensure the Plan takes place is to employ a
town architect who understands how the plan works - he
becomes the expert ; and a good Village Planner , like Jack
Horniman , needs to work with the architect . Mayor Capretta
was concerned that not only did Gary Van Brock appear to not
he in favor of the Master Plan , but that he also felt he was
being severely limited in development. . Mayor Capretta stated
the Task Force needed to make sure the principles and
concepts of the Master Plan are in writing, articulated well
enough to present it to the Village Council so that even a
new Village Council in years to come could understand it .
Dan Cary stated if you have a series of landowners who are
not cooperatively willing to help implement the Master Plan,
since the Village does have a right as a jurisdiction to
create the Plan . That is one of the advantages of DR.I -
(Development of Regional Impact ) these landowners can be
forced to do what the Village wants. Mr. Bradford stated
that if the Village is going to go into battle to force the
hand of uncooperative landowners , the Village has to be
prepared to defend what they' re doing. Dan Cary reminded the
Task Force to remember that landowners are only interested in
the market. . The good of the community is not their foremost.
thought. .
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Meeting .Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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Chairman Stoddard stated the `laster Plan will serve a vital
function for Tequesta by establishing a total overall
coordinated plan that is not dominated by, or dictated to by
any one landowner or mall owner -- it is an overall plan .
Therefore , Mr. Stoddard felt the Task Force and the Village
should be very insistent regarding the Plan and give it the
force of . their convictions , stand behind, take ahold of it ,
and do a good job of marketing it. . Mr . Pilz strongly
concurred.
Mayor Capretta stated it was important to know what the main
principles of the plan are - what can be changed and what
cannot he changed . Mark Schimmenti stated the network of
streets are sensitive . If there are going to be any big
moves in terms of the Plan , the streets should be laid out
properly.
Chairman Stoddard and Mr . Pilz both agreed that the
professionals have given Tequesta a Plan that is conceptually
sound . Mr . Cary agreed that the professionals know how to
judge and evaluate and use rationale. The whole point is for
the community to decide what it wants to he when it grows
up. The community has to live with it - not the developer.
Just because there is a doubter does not mean there is a
basis for the doubt . Mr . Cary' s suggestion was that the
Village needs to adopt the Plan, the codes , architectural
codes and make a strong statement up front . The flexibility
of the Plan is already built into it . Victor Dover stated
that. the Plan eliminates the dumb things and encourages the
smart things .
Downtown Development Task Force
Meeting Minutes
October 24 , 1989
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V. ANY OTHER MATTERS .
There were no other matters before the Task Force .
VI . ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business before the Task Force, the meeting
was adjourned at 2 : 00 P.M. .
Respectfully submitted ,
Jfl4 )ti & 1&
Fran Bitters
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Bill Kascavelis
Finance Director/
Village Clerk
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Date Approved:
MARK M. SCHIMMENTI
URBAN DESIGN
October 21, 1989
Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager
Village of Tequesta
357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta,Florida 33469
Response to the 21 questions.
Dear Tom:
Thank you for forwarding these questions. I hope the brief text that follows will make things more
clear.
1. Explain how the proposed Master Plan complies with the various elements of the
Task Force Mission Statement.
The Master Plan for the Village of Tequesta integrates the existing improved properties and the
vacant land through:
- the use of interlocking public space.
- an internal network of pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
- the making of neighborhoods, thus tying the new development together
economically and socially.
- the Urban and Architectural Standards ensuring that building mass
and style are consistent throughout the three neighborhoods.
The Master Planning process did more to stimulate interest in the area and the land than anything
else in the entire history of the site. In other words,very uninteresting land suddenly became very
interesting.
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The Master Plan provides for the architectural improvement of existing buildings, architectural
requirements for new construction,and has defined the zoning and land uses in such a way that the
Village and land owners can market the Master Plan to a broad spectrum of development interests
including, but not limited to,up-scale mixed uses.
The Master Plan proposes to redefine the existing Lighthouse Plaza(sic)parking lot into a
magnificent public plaza faced by housing,offices,shops,major cultural activities,tree lined
boulevards, and the site of a future governmental building. This is the centerpiece, the heart of
Tequesta's activity, the essence of the values that the Village stands for- a modem day Village with
a community orientation. In fact, this centerpiece is a cultural center,a community center,a Village
Square, and a Village Common.
The Master Plan is designed to promote pedestrian usage by making the distances between
destinations short and pleasant to walk in. The automobile is also easier to use in the Master Plan.
It is our opinion,and the opinion of many others, that the Image Network&Mark Schimmenti
Master Plan provides for a beautiful and financially viable town center and satisfies the Task Force
Mission Statement.
2. List and elaborate upon the basic elements or principles of Urban Design and show
how they have been accomplished within the plan.
The Urban Design principles that we work under have been derived from a careful study of cities,
towns, villages, and neighborhoods that are economically and socially successful. The Urban
Design principles are further driven by the economic models that will be necessary for successful
development in the 1990s. The conventions that were derived from this on-going study are:
- the proper physical dimensions of Urban Design elements in relation to the
resident or visitor.
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- that mixed-use promotes economic and social well-being.
- the hierarchy of streets serve equitably the needs of the pedestrian and the
automobile.
- that well defined squares and plazas provide collective identity and a place
for social activity and recreation.
- that public buildings and spaces are symbols of the community and convey
identity and pride through their architectural clarity and civic functions.
- that private buildings form a disciplined edge.
- that streets are designed and act as amenities to the development and as
quality public space.
The objectives of good Urban Design are:
- to provide a center for each town and smaller centers for each neighbor-
hood.
- to bring many of the activities of daily living,including dwelling, shopping
and other activities,within walking distance.
- to reduce the number and length of automobile trips to relieve traffic
congestion.
- to provide internal vehicular circulation to relieve traffic impact on arterial
roads.
- to provide defined public spaces and streets that allow the citizens to
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observe and watch over the collective security.
- to provide sites for civic buildings to house and celebrate democratic
initiatives.
- to provide flexibility for the development strategies that evolve over time.
The basic Urban Design elements are the street, the block,the open public space,the building
mass, the system-wide elements, and the landscaping.
These strategies,plus the specific situations uncovered at the C harrette,defined the program for the
design of the Master Plan. A center has been provided for the Village and for each of the three
neighborhoods,each neighborhood can be crossed on foot at a leisurely pace in about five
minutes. These walks can take place under the shade provided by the tree-lined streets or within
the loggias on the larger buildings. The mixed use strategy allows for this pedestrian activity to
spring as a logical extension of daily life. The number of automobile trips are reduced as a result
and this with the ability to get around the community internally relieves traffic congestion on the
arterials. As the citizens and visitors spend time in the public realm the responsible members of
society become the watchful eyes of the community etc.
The Master Plan was designed with these principles and reflects them in its entirety. If it is not
clear at the meeting on the 26th I will point them out.
3 Explain the relationship of the proposed Suburban Neighborhood to the overall
Master Plan and the reason it was allowed.
The Suburban Neighborhood relates to the overall Master Plan by terminating the Main Street axis.
Internally it is designed to the same principles as the other areas of the Master Plan. It became a
relatively isolated neighborhood partially because its distance from the Village Center negates
walking and partially because Village Boulevard cuts it off from the proposed center. However,
the major factor in its layout came from a desire expressed by the land owners'representative to
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have a product for those people who wish to live in a "gated"community.
4. Fully explain the reasoning utilized in the placement of various public facilities in
their proposed locations.
The location of the public facilities,basically,fulfills the needs of the immediate context. In order
to properly define the public usage and ensure the success of the Civic and Cultural neighborhoods
public facilities of appropriate scale are used to define the centers. In the Civic Center the large
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scale activity of the Fine Arts Complex and its architecture define the northern end of the plaza.
The scale of the plaza is appropriate for the larger,time specific and mostly visiting crowds that
would gather. In many ways it functions similarly to larger public squares in most towns and
cities. The businesses benefit from the association and the traffic generated is handled adequately
by providing massive parking and having a short connection to US 1. The proposed site for a
future city hall or other building of civic usage defines the southern boundary of the Center and
supplies an architectural manifestation of the civic functions of a town or village. In the Cultural
Neighborhood the existing Post Office is expanded and made to front internally to help define the
proposed cross road,the proposed expansion and reorientation of St.Jude's defines the other end.
The collection of the buildings that house the library,art school,and fitness center/health center
provide the needed center for the Cultural Neighborhood. The scale and nature of the usage of
these public buildings is appropriate to the scale of the neighborhood and the proposed parking.
The assemblage also defines a point in the axis of Main Street tying the two neighborhoods
together while the space between the buildings is a public pocket-park populated on good days
with readers from the library and artists from the art school.
5. Relative to the proposed canals and ponds,elaborate on whether these are for
aesthetics or for functional drainage retention purposes.
The canals and ponds are aesthetic solutions to the necessity to retain some water on the site.
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6. Relative to the property holdings of the holdings of the St.Jude Catholic Church,
specifically the area designated as recreational and Eco-zone park,please explain:
A) The justification for these major recreational and open space land uses being
in such close proximity to one another.
B) Explain the rational for placing this land use primarily on those lands owned
by St. Jude's.
The Eco-zone exists and was not placed by the designers of the Master Plan. The open space to
the west of St. Jude's is a recreation and play space for the catechism school as-well-as overflow
parking for the church itself. The Eco-zone was preserved for environmental reasons and the
placement of the recreation area should be obvious at this point. St.Jude's did not express strong
developmental desires,but did want to solve traffic problems and define their future expansion.
7. Fully explain the mechanics of platting the Master Plan area. Wherein lies the
platting flexibility?
The Master Plan is platted in multiples of eight feet. These plats are placed geometrically to
provide definition of the street and other public spaces. The flexibility comes from the ability to
consolidate or further divide the lots in 8ft increments. This allows for lot sizes to be adjusted for
the market or changes in zoning. This type of platting also allows for smaller increments of build-
out: affording another type of flexibility.
8. Fully explain the feasibility of alleys.
Alleys perform many functions. In a non-suburban development they allow for the removal of
services from the public streets (i.e.garbage cans,gas tanks,utility meters). Alleys also prevent
the street from becoming an unsightly row of garage doors. In addition they provide utility
easements in a cost effective and aesthetic manner.
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9. Justify the provision of rental units and further explain the size and quality of those
produced.
The Master Plan does not dictate the presence of rental units,although it does allow this flexibility
of programing. If rental units are built, the level of quality would be ensured by their adherence to
the Urban and Architectural Standards. It is very important to remember that the Master Plan does
not dictate issues such as rental vs home ownership vs condo vs time-share: the Master Plan can
accommodate all or none of these housing types because of its flexibility. The decision to have
rental units or not is an issue that lies outside the realm of the Master Plan and the Master Plan
should not be held hostage to this outside issue.
As for our opinion in this area of thought,we do not recommend that any one area be given over to
any one type of financial model be it rental,condominium,or home ownership. A better com-
munity would have a mix of these types with a larger percentage of home ownership.
10. Please explain the reasoning behind the proposed configuration of the existing
Lighthouse Plaza and the proposed uses therein. Additionally,please explain why
the Arts School is located separately from the proposed Cultural Center.
The configuration proposed for the existing Lighthouse Plaza responds to the necessity for the
large one-storied structure to be broken into more easily rented increments,the proper definition of
the Village Center,and the visual and vehicular accesses required by the Urban Design principles
outlined above.
The Arts School has the scale and community usage that is appropriate to its proposed location. It
adds an important dimension to its neighborhood and is less than a thousand feet from the cultural
center. The location of a small,neighborhood Arts School outside the Cultural Center does not
preclude the idea that a larger facility with gallery space could not be a part of the Cultural Center
Program.
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11. Please thoroughly elaborate on the proposed changes which constitute the Bridge
Road Mall.
The Bridge Road Mall part of the Master Plan calls for the connection of Bridge Road through the
Tequesta Plaza with a gallery, the landscaping of the street, and the making of the street one way in
a westerly direction with angle parking.
12. Please provide further clarification of the proposed Urban Standards:
A) Charleston Townhouse
B) Philadelphia Townhouse
C) Courtyard Apartments
D) Relative to the various special district Urban Standards types(R-1,R-2,
etc.)please provide a clear indication as to where they can be used within
the Master Plan.
I will show the Village representatives how to extract this information from the report.
13. Please provide verification that the necessary parking requirements have been met
within the Master Plan.
This is being done as I write.
14. Why has the specialty retail been proposed for the southwestern portion of the
Master Plan along the Old Dixie Highway frontage as opposed to Main Street?
It would be better for the Master Plan if the specialty retail was located on Main Street. Its present
location reflects the desire of the land owners'representative.
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15. Identify those Urban Standards types wherein loggias and porches are mandated
and justify the same.
I will show the Village representatives how to extract this information from the report. The loggias
and porches are justified by the intent of the Master Plan as outlined above. Porches provide a link
between the home and the public realm thus promoting a sense of community and a built-in crime
watch program. The loggias provide a good scale to Main Street and shaded walking in front of
the shops.
16. Landscaping:
A) Are the existing and for proposed Village of Tequesta landscape re-
quirements intended to be utilized within the Master Plan?
Yes.
B) Are Tequesta Drive,Bridge Road and Old Dixie Highway to be considered
"other streets"relative to the landscaping of streets or do these roadways fall
outside of the intended domain of the Master Plan?
No they are not"other streets" and we will provide standards for them.
C) Trees appear to be recommended for the medians along portions of Tequesta
Drive. Is this not contrary to the FDOT Guidelines in this regard?
A tree-less median on Tequesta Drive would improve the Master Plan. In terms of median trees
and FDOT Guidelines I am not well informed, however,the City of Coral Gables recently planted
the median of US 1 in 30ft Royal Palms spaced about 12'.
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17. Are special decorative street lighting poles and fixtures to be utilized within the
Master Plan area? If so, what style Ls recommended? Additionally,the Village of
Tequesta utilizes the option of company-owned(FP&L)street lighting units.
Therefore the Village does not have the capability of installing and maintaining
street lights regardless of style. Further,FP&L is mandated to utilize only high
pressure sodium vapor(HPSV)luminaries in all new installations. HPSV lighting
is not allowed per the overall street standards of the Master Plan. Would it not be
advisable to allow HPSV luminaries with minimal lumen ratings to avoid negative
perceptions relative to HPSV lights?
If the new Village Center were to be illuminated with FPL"mandated"High Pressure Sodium
Vapor luminaries the citizens would look like extras for the movie Night of the Living Dead.
The importance of the proper lighting of the streets and public spaces could not be over em-
phasized In the lighting codes called for in the Master Plan there are two strategies: the color of
the light and the height of its source. High Pressure Sodium Vapor is allowed only in bollard type
standards: this keeps the light low and out of the faces of the people. A pair of shoes look OK in
HPSV light but a face looks like a corpse. The actual poles and fixtures are of secondary
consideration compared to quality and source height of the light. It is hoped,however,that the
development can find a way to use a higher than average quality of fixture. The consultants stand
by to assist the Village in the selection of all"street furniture".
18. Explain the relationship of the street standards to the overall Master Plan.
I will show the Village representatives how to extract this information from the report.
19. Elaborate and explain on the Type II three lane road.
I will present the street and its function to the Village in detail.
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20. Elaborate and explain on the Type IV Canal Street.
I will present the street and its function to the Village in detail.
21. Any other questions.
Please feel free to field any other questions. Image Network and I are eager to assist the Village in
the implementation of the Master Plan. It is important that any decisions about the Master Plan
follow the principles of good Urban Design.
Thank you and let's implement the first decent urban space built in South Florida in over 40 years
for the Village of Tequesta.
Sincerely,
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Mark M. Schimmenti
Urban Designer
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