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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5A_1/12/1989 ._�fl. 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Y-A fr .1 ••• Post Office Box 3273 •• 357 Tequesta Drive • . ,i Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 nr VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES D E C EMB ER 1 5 • 1 9 E3 f3 I. The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, December 15, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, Earl L. Collings, Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell, and Mayor Ron T. Mackail. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Village Clerk. II. Mayor Ron T. Mackail gave the Invocation and led those in attendance to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was amended to include a discussion of the Building Department by Councilmember William E. Burckart, and a report from Councilmember Earl L. Collings concerning a temporary right turn lane at the southwest corner of Tequesta Drive and Old Dixie Highway. Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to approve the agenda as amended. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for the agenda was therefore approved as amended. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 379, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 355, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION IV, DEFINITIONS; SECTION VII, SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO THE "C-2" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND AN ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE TO THE "C-3" GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; SECTION VIII, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 2 - Upon completion of the reading of Ordinance No. 379, the Village Manager assisted by Councilmember Earl L. Collings reviewed the changes to the ordinance provisions specified by Council at the first public hearing held on December 1, 19P8. During the discussion, it was the consensus of Council that Section 1, (216.1 ) "Motor Vehicle Dealers" Definitions, should be amended to include the language: a motor vehicle dealer must be in possession of a State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicle, Franchise Motor Vehicle _ Dealer License. And, section 2, sub-section 13 F should include the language: the certificate of occupancy for a motor vehicle dealer establishment shall be conditioned by the requirement that the Motor Vehicle Dealer establishment ownership be in possession of a State of Florida Department of Motor Vehicle Franchise Motor Vehicle Dealer License for the site of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Establishment prior to opening for business. The majority of the Councilmembers approved of the ordinance provisions as amended and indicated the revised ordinance was more restrictive than the original ordinance draft, and exceeded the minimum landscaping requirements of the proposed landscaping ordinance for the Village. Mayor Mackail objected to the automobile display area providing for a one to one ratio of new to used automobiles, the 15% landscaping requirement, and the 15 foot setback landscaping requirement on U.S. Highway One. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 379 as amended. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - - Against the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 379 was adopted. B) Mr. David J. Felton, Corporate Property Services, Inc. , agent for Chevron U.S.A. , Inc. , located at 19014 U.S. Highway One, Tequesta, Florida reviewed an application for a Special Exception Use and the Site Plan Review, requesting approval to erect a Carwash as . an Accessory Use to an Village Council Meeting Minites December 15, 1988 Page 3 - existing service station with a convenience store within the C-2 Community Commercial District of the Village of Tequesta, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 370 adopted August 11, 1988. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, "to approve the special exception use as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the application for a special exception use was adopted. Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, • "to approve the Site Plan Review of Chevron U.S.A. , Inc. , located at 19014 U.S. Highway One, Tequesta, Florida, subject to the planting of Queen Palms along the U.S. Highway One right-of-way as designated by the Village. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the Site Plan was adopted. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS A) Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Earl L. Collings, "to approve the minutes of the Village Council meeting held December 1, 1988, the Village Manager's Report covering the period of November 28, 1988 through December 9, 1988, the Tequesta Planning Commission Meeting Minutes held November 14, 1988, the Community Appearance Board Activity Report for November 1988, and the Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of the meeting held December 7, 1988. " The vote on the motion was: Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 4 - William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) None VII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Mr. Marc Haisfield, R. H. Properties, reviewed a Site Plan Review for ten ( 10) additional parking spaces and revised landscape area in front of 121-141 U.S. Highway One, Tequesta Shoppes. Mr. Haisfield noted the application was filed at the request of a majority of the tenants located in the area where the parking spaces are to be provided. During the discussion of the matter, Councilmember Collings noted the issues being addressed in the application are: aesthetics, safety, and shop visibility. He stated all three issues were addressed in the site plan application. Member Collings also questioned the feasibility of providing a central access to the shops located within the shopping center. He noted the parking spaces located at the southwest section of the parking area were not being used for that reason. Mr. Haisfield said that he would review the request with the tenants located in the center of Tequesta Shoppes, and if they were agreeable to the proposal, he would pursue implementing the design change for the parking area. Upon completion of the site plan review, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, "to approve the site plan for the ten (10) additional parking spaces and revised landscape area in front of 121-141 U.S. Highway One Tequesta Shoppes as submitted. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 5 - the motion therefore passed and the site plan was adopted. Council did not approve the proposed modification to the median at U.S. Highway One and entrance way to Tequesta Shoppes. Council expressed concerns about the potential hazards associated with the proposed turn lane. Mr. Haisfield was requested to continue with his efforts to modify U.S. Highway One median to allow for proper ingress and egress to Intracoastal Villas. B) Mr. Ronald D. Adams, OPC Satellite, Inc. reviewed the proposed Site Plan applications for a T.V. Satellite Dish for Alex Webster's Restaurant, 209 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. During the review, Council expressed concerns to ensure that adequate landscaping was required which would shield the Satellite Dish from view to the north and west of the proposed site location. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember William E. Burckart, "to table the Site Plan Review until the proposed site can be physically reviewed by Council. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the Site Plan Review for Alex Webster's Restaurant was tabled. The Village Manager was directed to facilitate proper notification to the press and public and to schedule a review of the Alex Webster Satellite Dish application for Tuesday, December 20, 1988. Councilmember William E. Burckart moved, seconded by Vice- Mayor Edward C. Howell, "to permit a temporary Satellite Dish structure at Alex Webster Restaurant during the holiday season. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 6 - C) Mr. Peter W. Aquart, P.E. , reviewed the proposed preliminary and final plat plans for Eastwinds Landing lying in Government Lot 2, Section 25, Township 40, Range 42 East, Palm Beach County, Florida. During the review, Council expressed concerns regarding the entrance to Eastwinds Landing off Country Club Drive, the construction of a six foot privacy wall and installation of the landscaping buffer at the entrance and all affected adjoining property owners lot lines, in order to reduce the impact of site development work. A lengthy discussion ensued concerning various aspects of the preliminary and final plat review. Upon completion of the review, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember William E. Burckart, "to approve the preliminary and final plat plan review for Eastwinds Landing subject to the following conditions: 1) The proposed road at the entrance to Eastwinds Landing off Country Club Drive is to be moved five feet to the north property line. 2) The entrance landscaping is to be provided upon completion of the road construction, and 3) Lots are not to be cleared until construction permits are issued for each individual residential property. : The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the preliminary and final plat review for Eastwinds Landing was adopted. VIII. NEW BUSINESS • A) The Village Manager reviewed a Proposed Draft of Ordinance No. 382 which would amend Section XII, sub-section (K), paragraph (2) (b) of the Official Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Tequesta, Ordinance No. 355 concerning free- standing signs. Mr. Bradford stated the revisions contained in the proposed ordinance was the result of numerous workshops and meetings with the Community Appearance Board of Council by Councilmember Earl L. Collings, Chairman of the Administration and Finance Committee of Council. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 7 - The Village Manager assisted by Councilmember Collings fielded questions concerned with the Ordinance's provisions for free-standing signs permitted at the various type developments within the commercial districts of the Village. The questions posed dealt with the number of free- standing signs permitted, height restrictions, size and setback requirements. Numerous comments were heard. Upon completion of the discussion and review of the Ordinance provisions, it was the consensus of Council that considerable effort had been undertaken in the preparation of the ordinance draft by Councilmember Collings. The Village Manager was directed to proceed by placing the Ordinance on the January 12, 1989 Council Meeting Agenda, with revisions providing for a ten foot setback requirement, signage height revisions, and a five year amortization period for existing free standing signs. B) The Village Attorney reviewed a proposed draft of Ordinance No. 383 providing for the issuance of a Land Clearing Permit from the Village prior to removal of any trees from vacant lots within the Village. Upon completion of a lengthy discussion of the Ordinance provisions, Council directed staff to simplify the ordinance and include a penalty provision for any ordinance violations placing the ordinance on the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for first reading. C) The Village Manager reviewed a Memorandum from the Chief of Police requesting authorization to purchase one (1) new 1989 Ford Crown Victoria with Police Package at the State Contract delivery price of $12,215. from Duval Ford, Jacksonville, Florida. After a brief discussion of the request, Vice-Mayor Edward C. Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, "to approve the purchase of one (1) 1989 Ford Crown Victoria with Police Package as requested. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Earl L. Collings - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 8 - IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) The Village Attorney read by title the second reading of Ordinance No. 380, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE UP' TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX B, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AT ARTICLE V RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS PRE-REQUISITE TO FINAL APPROVAL BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SECTION 11 WHEREBY ALL UTILITIES, EXISTING AND PROPOSED, SHALL BE PLACED UNDERGROUND, THEREBY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Upon completion of the reading, Councilmember Earl L. Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, "to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 380 as presented. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Ron T. Mackail - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and the second reading of Ordinance No. 380 was adopted. X. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember William E. Burckart requested that consideration be given to increase the clerical staff of the Building Department with either a temporary or permanent position to meet the current workload of the Department. Councilmember Collings took exception to the request being made directly to Council, and indicated such consideration was the responsibility of the Village Manager. Mr. Bradford stated he was aware of the situation; however, he noted that he has not received one complaint concerning delays for work assignments of the Building Department. He further stated he has discussed the issue with Mr. Ladd, and he is not convinced that Mr. Burckart's suggestion would correct the situation. He further indicated it has not been determined that the breakdown is occurring at the secretarial level, and it is possible that a deputy Building Official position is needed to assist Scott, rather than a clerical employee. Village Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 1988 Page 9 - Mayor Mackail suggested that Mr. Ladd prepare a report for Mr. Bradford detailing the areas were he determines additional help is needed within the Building Department, which will enable the Village Manager to address the matter as he deems appropriate. B) Councilmember Earl L. Collings reported that the cost of a temporary right turn lane at the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Old Dixie Highway would cost approximately $15,000 for construction and would not be completed until February. Since the improvement project is scheduled to begin in March, he recommended that Council no longer consider the temporary improvement. Council concurred. C) The Village Manager reported that the traffic light signal to be located at the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Riverside Drive has been postponed by the County until February, as a result of a backlogging of traffic light installations in the County Engineering Department. D) The Village Manager was directed by Council to schedule a Council Workshop with the Community Appearance Board to discuss development matters. E) Mayor Mackail commended Village Finance Director, Bill C. Kascavelis for his efforts in the preparation of the Village of Tequesta Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which resulted with the Village receiving for the sixth consecutive year a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. Kasc velis Finance Director/Clerk BCK/mk DATE APPROVED: January 12, 1989