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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4B_8/10/1989 4'? ' ' y, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA j ••`.a' Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 • :1 : _ FAX: (407)575-6203 TEQUESTA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES JULY 21 , 1989 I . The Tequesta Downtown Task Force held a meeting at the Village Hall , 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Friday, July 21 , 1989 . The meeting was called to order at 9 : 30A.M. by Carlton Stoddard, Chairman. Task Force members present were: Dr. Stanley B. Jacobs, Jim Pilz, Jim Stergas, and Edwin Nelson. Village . Officials present were : Village Manager, Thomas G. Bradford; and Jack Horniman, Village Planning Consultant. Other persons present were : Faye Schrecengost, Lighthouse Gallery; Gary Van Brock, property owner/agent Old Dixie Hwy; Fred Martin, Tequesta Business Association; Al Berry, Bill Hart Realty; Trudy Hoagland, Jupiter/Tequesta Board of Realtors ; J. Kenneth Brower, AlA, Smith-Obst Associates , West Palm Beach; and Don Robertson, Barnett Bank. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) Task Force Meeting of July 7, 1989 . The following corrections were made: o Change "Raddison" to "Radisson" o Page 7 , VI 2) change "2 8-story multi-family condos" to read "1 8-story and 1 6-story multi-family condo" o Page 8, second paragraph, replace "Mr. Horniman brought up the Planned Unit Development. ( PUD) special exceptions" with "Mr. Horniman suggested that greater height up to 8 stories could be authorized under PCD and PRD" i Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 2 o Bottom of page 8 , after "hopefully- within Tequesta" add "if they felt they could not survive in Lighthouse Plaza. " With these changes , the Minutes were approved as submitted. IV. REVIEW OF HEALTH CARE FACILITY CONSIDERATIONS; CHARLES T. SPARKS, PRESIDENT, THE CARE BRIDGE CORPORATION. Mr. Sparks gave an overview, accompanied with a charted demonstration showing market segments in senior housing with six levels of amenities in multi- optioned health care facilities . Mr. Sparks explained to the Task Force that the senior housing arena is a relatively new concept. Mr. Sparks explained such a facility needs flexibility, a residential setting, and a continuum of product - either lifecare or. rental . Another key issue is that it needs to be affordable housing for independent seniors, many seniors having a fear of outliving their assets . It was Mr. Sparks' suggestion that if such a project was pursued, it would be best to start small, then add on. Mr. Sparks used Prosperity Oaks as an example, explaining that the project is 18 months old and is only 70% full (expected to be 90% by the end of the year) , pointing out you have to look out into the future to make sure your positioning as you' re structuring it today has validity three years hence. He expounded on the great amount of capital it takes to keep that shcrtfall funded and _ explained further that some developers are having difficulty meeting that shortfall because the project is taking longer to fill up than anticipated. Mr. Sparks explained that in some communities now, in lieu of lifecare, there are independent apartments , personal care, nursing home beds, and a new phenomenon in the past five years of long-term care insurance. He stated "insulation without isolation" is an important frame of mind to be established by such a community, by intertwining these different market segments . Mr. Sparks suggested a minimum of 3-4 acres is needed for such a project. Mr. Pilz asked Mr. Sparks if he felt the Lighthouse Plaza area would be a good location for such a community. Mr. Sparks explained an 85-year old person' s image is a lot different than it was 20 years ago. Today people live the life of a 60-year old and it is very necessary to live in close proximity to amenities such as shopping, etc. and that the Lighthouse Plaza area would be helpful , especially if walkways and pedestrian planning were involved. Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 3 Jim Stergas mentioned today' s trends among developers of senior housing to blend younger people with older groups, stating that both groups now want to mix. Mr. Sparks explained that in Europe, especially Scandinavia, where there is a high social conscience, there is an accelerated development of shelter and services , beyond what this country provides , making these communities a natural environment, giving benefits to both age groups. He explained further it is necessary to be sure these elderly do not forfeit their sense of dignity. Such a community needs to be orchestrated, but yet still a residential type environment, without a loss of lifestyle. Mr. Bradford asked Mr. Sparks if he was saying the continuum of housing options, as part of an overall Master Plan, should be marketed to a multitude of the population base, as opposed to seniors? Mr. Sparks explained that if availability is built in, if _ a person doesn't have to plan for the eventuality, temporary or full-time for another level of care, it's a great motivator, and more viable towards attracting a younger element. Mr. Bradford asked Mr. Sparks if he would agree that the popularity of senior housing options in the United States is directly related to the failure of urban planning here ; that we planned fragmented and separated communities where people do not interact, they are isolated and therefore in essence give up their independence in order to be taken care, of properly. Whereas, as in Europe, with all the uses within proximity, seniors there do not necessarily demand these kind of services earlier because they are living amongst all they need within a one or two-block area. Mr. Sparks sensed what Mr. Bradford was saying was true and stated the success patterns exist to prove that. Chairman Stoddard stated the infrastructure in Tequesta is already in place and opportunity is now presenting itself to build up the tax base. Mr. Stoddard stated the Task Force would be delighted if Mr. Sparks would be able to attend the forthcoming Charette Tequesta is planning in the near future. Mr. Sparks enthusiastically accepted and stated planners do get involved in Charettes and his past experience has shown that some exciting answers which are really novel come up that can make a community a gem. Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 4 Chairman Stoddard asked if there would be flexibility in planning to allow older people to remain -in their treasured homes and still benefit from services provided by a lifecare facility. Mr. Sparks answered affirmatively. Home health care could be provided and the nursing-medical center and dining room could be open to outside residents. Jim Stergas asked what sort of outside environment was most widely used in a community such as this. Mr. Sparks responded it depended on the age group: a cocktail lounge creates a bee-hive effect, encouraging co-mingling; a solarium is a big amenity; a pool for hydro-therapy is very popular. All these amenities create an ability to generate new friends. Mr. Sparks also pointed out that if in fact this type lifecare facility was surrounded by walkways, etc. , it was necessary to be sure those walkways were wide enough to accommodate electric carts for those who could perhaps not walk great distances. V. FINALIZATION OF TASK FORCE MISSION STATEMENT Mr. Pilz explained a report was being prepared by the Task Force for presentation to the Village Council which will be a consolidation of the Project Report, the Mission Statement, as well as an outline for the strategic plan of the Golden Circle. Chairman Stoddard requested the names of all Task Force Members be included in this report. Mr. Bradford wanted Task Force to be aware that the document he presented to them today was not his own words but merely a compilation of all the Mission Statements which had been given to him. He stressed if they felt any portion of that was improper, it was necessary for them to speak now, because a motion was needed to establish the "formal" Mission Statement before proceeding. Mr. Pilz suggested the consolidation be named the Mission Statement, with the Golden Circle Master Plan as an Attachment. Jim Stergas moved to adopt the Mission Statement outline. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. The vote was : Chairman Stoddard - for Jim Stergas - for Dr. Jacobs - for Edwin Nelson - for Jim Pilz - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 5 VI . CHARETTE SCHEDULE AND BUDGET OPTIONS . JACK HORNIMAN Mr. Horniman stated the following proposal in writing, as well as verbal review: Suggested scheduling for the Charette with the dates of August 1-21 or September 7-11 . Two suggested options of locations were: 1 ) Lighthouse Plaza, or 2 ► Lighthouse Gallery. It. was previously requested that Mr. Horniman develop a budget for the Charette based upon the proposal provided to Mr. Bradford by Image Network Consultants in Coral Gables . The project proposal and cost estimates were presented to the Task Force for their review. Mr. Horniman pointed out that several consultants have expressed an interest in participating in the Charette and will donate personnel for these purposes. He also explained to the Task Force that not only would a Master Plan come from this, but Code Development as well . Mr. . Horniman noted Mr. Marc Shimenti, Director of the Duany Coconut Grove office would head up this Charette. Chairman Stoddard was concerned that though Image Network would present a very ambitious and probably thorough outline of their proposal , with a price tag of $21 , 590, would that automatically obligate the Village to use them to do the work. Mr. Bradford explained Image Network would present input to the final codes and Master Plan that would be implemented in the area, then there could be someone else ' s inner plan for whatever the Village wanted to do; they are helping the Village to create a Master Plan to which all future development will adhere . Mr. Horniman explained that coming out of this Charette there would probably be five Master Plan alternatives , dwindled down through the process, to a final Master Plan, with development codes that will make it work. Jim Stergas explained it would merely be a plan presented to Council and Planners/Developers will be chosen by the Village. Chairman Stoddard agreed that the list of seven consultants presented who are desiring to participate in the Charette was an impressive list. Mr. Horniman explained these were volunteers who would assist Image Network. Mr. Van Brock voiced a concern that it appeared the Village was allowing an outside Planner to come in and dictate what the Village will do. Chairman Stoddard pointed out that favorable publicity for the Golden Circle Master Plan has already generated wide interest among developers who are interested in the possibility of a retirement center, junior executive housing, and the shopping centers. A number of inquiries about the Dorner land and the shopping centers have been received. Tequesta Downtown Development _ Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 6 Tequesta's Golden Circle Plan can create a magnet attracting quality development . It can create a new image of Downtown Tequesta, attract a high character of people, and broaden Tequesta's tax base. Mr. Bradford explained to Mr. Van Brock that his proposal did not properly integrate his land with the existing shopping centers ; another problem with the plan was that it was a Van Brock plan and not a Village plan and the task of the Task Force is to develop a Village Master Plan. Mr. Nelson added that the intention is not to dictate, but to cause something exciting to happen and new people may have to get involved in order for that to take place. Fred Martin, Tequesta Business Association, felt existing structures are vital in these plans and asked if the owners were going to be involved. Chairman Stoddard explained Fehlhaber has attended many Task Force meetings; Roebling has been contacted, and much publicity has taken place creating much public interest, creating a magnet to make an economically feasible project. He explained further this was not a fragmented plan and this will have the leadership of the Golden Circle Master Plan. Mr . Bradford reminded the Task Force of Mr. Sparks' opinion that Developers love a Charette process because all of the up-front work is done . The package will be virtually ready to go when the Charette is finished. Mr. Van Brock continued to express concern that consideration should be given to property owners. Mr. Horniman responded that this is exactly the kind of input that is needed at the Charette. Mr. Bradford explained to the Task Force what the process would be : If this proposal is acceptable to the Task Force, to Village Council on August 10 ; Mr. Shimenti and Image Network would be at that meeting to make a presentation to Council on the kinds of things they can do (Mr. Bradford presented each Task Force member with a packet from Image Network laying out their plans) ; and if the process is acceptable to Council, they would approve it. As far as the timing, the Task Force had been given direction to prepare a Master Plan recommendation to Village Council but that each Task Force member is a layman, not professional planners, (except for Jim Stergas ) and professional help is needed in this project. Mr. Bradford explained another aspect of timing is that the Village can' t wait any longer - the area of vacant anchor stores is already a disaster area, and unsightly for the Village of Tequesta. Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes July 21 , 1989 Page 7 Jim Pilz moved to approve Jack Horniman ' s Charette proposal and to hold the Charette on September 7-11 . Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. The vote was : Chairman Stoddard - for Jim Stergas - for Dr. Jacobs - for Edwin Nelson - for Jim Pilz - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VII . ANY OTHER MATTTERS There were no other matters before the Task Force . VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Task Force, the meeting was adjourned at 12 :00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Fran Bitters Recording Secretary /fgb Date Approved: August 10, 1989