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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 21, 2022 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Janet Strand at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was taken
by Community Development Planner, Lance Lilly. Present were: Board Chair Janet Strand, Vice -
Chair Steven Eagen, Board Members Elizabeth Schauer, Leslee Dasher, James Hackett,
Theresa Maggio, and Sherry Ambrose. Absent was: Board Member Jeanne McEldowney. Also
present were Village Attorney, Dylan Brandenburg, and Community Development Director, Nilsa
Zacarias.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice -Chair Eagen
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. MOTION: Member Dasher made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes from
June 16, 2022. Vice -Chair Eagen seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
AGENDA ITEMS
3. SPR 2-22: Application from 300 BEACH ROAD DEVELOPER LLC for a site plan
review to build a ten (10) story 26-unit multi -family 178,320 sq. ft. condominium
building including one (1) monument sign, three (3) swimming pools, and a
landscaping plan. The subject property is located at 300 Beach Road, Tequesta, FL
33469.
Board Chair Strand announced the quasi-judicial nature of the item and mentioned that
anyone who intended to speak would be limited to three minutes.
Village Attorney Brandenburg swore in the applicants and those who intended on speaking.
He asked the Board to disclose any ex-parte communications. Board Chair Strand, Vice -
Chair Eagen, and Members Schauer and Dasher disclosed that they received an email
regarding 250 Beach Road. Member Hackett disclosed that he spoke to Mr. Lilly and
completed a site visit. Member Schauer disclosed that she asked Mr. Lilly for clarification.
Village Attorney Brandenburg reiterated the rules of decorum, which limits public comment
to three minutes and all comments should be directed at the Board Chair rather than an
individual Board member.
George Gentile presented a brief PowerPoint on the proposed development. He discussed
the site plan, aesthetics, and mentioned that the application is in compliance with the
Village code.
Director Zacarias explained that the application was reviewed by the Development Review
Committee (DRC), and meets the Village Code requirements. She continued that the staff
report includes a condition of approval, which requires the applicant to provide the Village
with a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) issued by FEMA prior to applying for a building
permit. Mr. Gentile stated that his client will provide the LOMR letter prior to applying for
the building permit.
Vice -Chair Eagen asked where construction workers would park while working on the
subject project. Mr. Gentile stated that the developer will continue to utilize their agreement
with Palm Beach County that allows workers to park in the Coral Cove South Addition.
Vice -Chair Eagen questioned whether the parking agreement with the County ended after
the completion of the Sea Glass building. Mr. Gentile stated that he would obtain an answer
and provide it to the Village Council.
Member Schauer asked why a TEMA CHAMP" analysis was provided during this site plan
process and not during Sea Glass. Director Zacarias stated that she requested this
documentation since the applicant did not possess a LOMR letter, while Sea Glass already
had a LOMR letter prior to its site plan review.
Member Schauer asked why the applicant is proposing three swimming pools. Mr. Gentile
stated that such amenities are expected with that kind of development. Member Schauer
questioned the material of the seawall since it appeared to be glass. Michael Wallace,
Architect from Swedroe and Associates, stated that the existing seawall would require
some repairs and that they would include a glass guardrail.
John Griffis, Tequesta resident, mentioned that he sent a memorandum to the Village prior
to the meeting. Director Zacarias included his memorandum in the record. Mr. Brandenburg
stated that Village Staff would review the memorandum and provide written responses to
his questions at a later time. Mr. Griffis voiced his concerns that the new development
would interrupt his current view corridors from his property across the street. He also
mentioned his concern about the drainage of the site because of the variance that was
withdrawn. Kathy Megrath commented on the size of the proposed building and voiced
concerns regarding where the construction workers would park during the development
process.
Member Schauer requested clarification for statements made in the 300 Beach Road PBC
Meeting Notes dated January 10, 2022, and asked why the applicant withdraw their
variance application. Director Zacarias explained that the applicant withdrew the variance
application because the new proposed exfiltration trench systems will allow the site to be
in compliance with the Village code.
MOTION: Member Dasher made a motion to recommend the approval of SPR 2-22 subject
to the condition that the Applicant shall provide the Village with the Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) issued by FEMA for the site prior to applying for a building department. Member
Schauer seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no Staff comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public comments.
BOARD COMMENTS
There were no Board comments.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to adjourn at 6,15 pm. Member Dasher seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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