HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4A_6/8/1989 ,- :Dr A
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
.,• _ ` i- Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive
ik
i•, `L Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200
IF
' N= - FAX: (407) 575-6203
T EQUE S TA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
TASK FORCE ME ET Z I M=NUT E S
MAY 1..9 ,, 1989
I. The Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force held a meeting
at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida,
on Friday, May 19, 1989. The meeting was called to order at
9:35 A.M. by Carlton D. Stoddard, Chairman. Task Force
members present were: Dr. Stanley B. Jacobs, Edwin J.
Nelson, Jim Pilz and James Stergas. Village Officials
present were: Earl L. Collings, Village Councilmember;
Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager. Other persons present
were: Kevin Morgan, Wallcoverings by Laura; Susan Emily,
President, Jupiter Civic Theater; Marilyn McCarthy, Fireside
Inn; Barbara Mooney, Bill Hart Realty and Secretary of the
Tequesta Business Association; Harry Enderlein, Tequesta
Association of Voters and Taxpayers; John Kay, Realtor; Gary
Van Brock; Ed Hagan, Realtor; Al Barry, Realtor, Hart
Realty; Hoyt Williams, Fidelity Federal and Sir John van
Kesteren.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as submitted.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Task Force Meeting of May 5, 1989 were
approved as submitted.
IV. DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO VACANT DORMER LANDS AND USES FOR THE
SAME.
Chairman Stoddard asked Mr. Gary Van Brock if he cared to
update the Task Force relative to the Dorner Lands. Mr. Van
Brock stated there was no update to be provided. Chairman
Stoddard advised that he had spoken with Faye Schrecengost
of the Lighthouse Gallery, relative to their immediate plans
and interest in the Dorner Lands, with positive feedback
relative to the same. Mr. Van Brock indicated that the Post
Office had approached him requesting consideration be given
to their potential expansion of their existing facilities in
Tequesta. In regard to the lands set aside for proposed
residential development, Chairman . Stoddard reiterated the
benefit of upscale housing available to all age groups.
Member Jim Pilz stated, for the record and those present,
that there is not a predetermined plan for the area in
question, and that any such plan is subject to revision by
way of input by anyone with a good idea. Mr. Pilz noted
•
Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes
May 19, 1989
Page 2 -
that the Village of Tequesta is open to zoning changes and
other suggestions to necessitate proper development of the
area in question in keeping with the desires and long-term
interests of the Village. Dr. Jacobs stated, relative to
the auditorium that had been indicated within the plan for
the Dorner Tracts, that he had envisioned this auditorium to
be a part of a Village of Tequesta Recreation/Community
Center operated by and under the auspices of the Village of
Tequesta.
V. TEQUESTA PLAZA
Member Ed Nelson informed the Task Force that the merchants
of Lighthouse and Tequesta Plaza had formed a Merchant's
Association under the name of The Tequesta Business
Association. Jim Pilz stated that, in his opinion, Tequesta
Plaza is missing a golden opportunity by not focusing on its
unique location having frontage on both Tequesta Drive and
Bridge Road. As stated by Member Jim Stergas, "With a
little imagination, storefronts could be created along both
roadways with proper interior pedestrian access interlinking
both facades, with a positive spillover effect onto the
south side of Bridge Road. " Chairman Stoddard reviewed a
memorandum provided by Building Official, Scott Ladd,
relative to potentials for beautifying the Tequesta Plaza
frontage along Bridge Road. Chairman Stoddard asked the
Village Manager to provide the Task Force with copies of
this memorandum. Chairman Stoddard advised that Mayor Joe
Capretta had spoken with Mr. Charles Jenkins of Publix, and
Mr. Peter Leonard of Fehihaber, in an effort to terminate
the existing public lease at Tequesta Plaza. The potential
for a favorable outcome in this regard looked to be good.
Chairman Stoddard indicated that the General Manager of the
Holiday House Restaurant chain had contacted Mr. Stoddard
and indicated an interest in locating one of their
restaurant facilities in the Tequesta area, in that the same
looked good for business potential and that many Tequesta
residents already frequented his other establishments,
primarily that located in Lake Park.
VI. LIGHTHOUSE PLAZA
Village Manager Bradford advised those present that he had
attempted to contact Roebling of New York, Inc. , with no
success. Chairman Stoddard reiterated his previously
a- -
Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes
May 19, 1989
Page 3
submitted written report relative to contacting Mr. Michael
Donoghue, Chief Executive Officer, Roebling of New York,
Inc. Mr. Donoghue had informed Mr. Stoddard that Wal-Mart
would not be locating in the former K-Mart space. However,
that negotiations were continuing and that the potential for
coming to terms with an unknown client appeared on the
horizon. Member Jim Stergas expressed an interest in
whether or not the Roebling Company intended any major
renovation as opposed to a minor face-lift. Mr. Stergas was
concerned because, in his opinion, the Lighthouse Plaza was
a key ingredient to the plans of redeveloping this area in
accordance with the Tequesta Center concept. Member Jim
Pilz stated that he felt the Village was in need of
specialty commercial, if any, that does not compete with
existing commercial enterprises. Mr. Pilz is leery of the
potential of new retailers simply causing vacancies in other
existing areas of Tequesta. Any future development or
redevelopment should enhance the existing uses. Member
Nelson indicated that he had recently met with Mr. Donoghue
of Roebling of New . York, Inc. , and it was his observation
that it was the objective of Mr. Donoghue to rent his vacant
space as quickly and inexpensively as possible in order to
generate sufficient cash flow and to enhance the value of
his center relative to - any —potential sale - of the same-. -
Member Jim Stergas pointed out that, in his opinion, it
would be timely for the Village to review the possibility of
having a professional market analysis of the Tequesta area
undertaken in order to be in possession of factual evidence
as to the exact nature of the development that is needed for
Tequesta.
VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
o The Village Manager indicated that he had received the
Florida Department of Transportation Highway
Beautification Grants information and would review the
same, passing pertinent information along to the Task
Force Members.
o Chairman Stoddard disseminated demographic information
provided to him by the Jupiter-Tequesta Chamber of
Commerce.
o Chairman Stoddard reminded the Task Force of the Workshop
Meeting with the Village Council scheduled for May 25,
1989.
Tequesta Downtown Development Task Force Meeting Minutes
May 19, 1989
Page 4 -
o Jim Pilz updated the Task Force relative to the proposed
Beautification of CR-707 from U.S. Highway One to the
Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.
There being no further business before the Board, the
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas G. Bradford
Village Manager
TGB/jmm
