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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 4B_6/23/1988 7 tp" J • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA rd-/6 .• _�` Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive • N111174-- Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 746-7457 , 7 d, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 9, 1988 I . The Tequesta Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, June 9, 1988. The meeting was called to order at 9:25 a.m. , immediately following a Council Workshop meeting, by Mayor Ron T. Mackail and a roll call was taken by the Village Clerk. Councilmembers present were: Ron T. Mackail, Mayor; Edward C. Howell, Vice-Mayor; William E. Burckart, Joseph N. Capretta, and Earl L. Collings. Village officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; John C. Randolph, Esq. , Village Attorney; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant; Department Heads, and Bill C. Kascavelis, Finance Director/Clerk. II. The agenda was amended to include the following items under Item VII - Any Other Matters: a) Designation of Standing Committees of Council b) Report from member Burckart concerning the status of the property formerly occupied by Publix Supermarket and annexation matters. III . The minutes of the Village Council meeting held on May 26, 1988, and the Village Manager's report covering the period of May 23 through June 3, 1988 were approved as submitted, upon a motion by Councilmember Collings seconded by Vice Mayor Howell, with all Councilmembers voting favorably. IV. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS A) Mr. Mark Haisfield, Haisfield Enterprises reviewed the preliminary and final plat for Intracoastal Villas Subdivision consisting of thirteen (13) townhomes and' fourteen (14) duplex units, including a common tennis court, pool facility with bathrooms to be controlled and maintained by the Homeowners Association. Mr. Haisfield indicated the following items were being presented to Council for their review: a) The street lighting layout b) Complete landscape and details c) Modification of U.S. Highway One median cut d) An agreement for perpetual maintenance of the entrance roadway e) Elevation renderings of the townhomes Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 1988 Page 2 - Mr. Haisfield noted that the architectural design of the Villas has not yet been determined; however, he anticipated that the design would be of a wood stucco villa conforming with the trend of quality homes being built in southern Florida. He stated that prior to pulling permits for construction, architectural renderings of the villas would be presented to the Council for their approval. Mr. Ladd noted that the purpose of the final plat review was to grant approval of the infrastructure layout of the development. He noted that a variance was required to permit 50 foot right-of-ways for streets within the development rather than the minimum requirement of 60 foot right-of-ways, and he indicated he had reviewed the plat as presented and is satisfied that it meets all Village requirements. During the review, it was a consensus of Council that the plat as presented was incomplete. Elevation and architectural design of the villas and townhouses were not specified. Also, the Mangrove area being used by the developer to meet conditions for the development were not included in the plat. Other concerns of Council included the maintenance of the entrance road and landscaping to the development, drainage pipe materials, and a modification of the U.S. Highway One median to the entrance of the development. Concerns were also expressed from residents of Jupiter Sound Cove Homeowners Association with regard to the proposed entrance way and proposed buffer north of the development and the drainage design for the project. Upon completion of a lengthy discussion concerning the development, Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Vice-Mayor Howell, "to defer action on the final plat approval for Intracoastal Villas Subdivision and to require that the developer resubmit the plat to Council for review at which time the following items were to be included in the plat and additional conditions were specified: 1) A draft of the protective covenants/deed restrictions for the proposed subdivision which are acceptable to Council are to be provided, and reference made on Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 3 - the plat in proper form acknowledging that there are protective covenants/deed restrictions attached to the plat. 2. The dedication on the plat is to be revised identifying the D.E.R. control area as a nature preserve area, noting that the total acreage included in the area is subject to customary restrictions that would apply to the preserve area. 3. The construction plans and specifications are to be revised to provide that reinforced concrete pipe (R.C.P. ) be used for all drainage structures and piping in all drainage easements that are included in the dedication to the Village of Tequesta. 4. Topographical elevations are to be provided of the proposed site and also of the finished roadway. 5. The plat is to be reviesed to provide for a continuous sidewalk throughout the road right-of-way, along both sides of the right-of-way, including the entrance way off U.S. Highway One. 6. Relocate the sidewalk along the north side of the U.S. Highway One entrance way an adequate distance to the south, in order to provide a fence and/or a landscape buffer between the sidewalk and the northern property line of the subdivision. Such revision is necessary to provide a buffer to the residential properties adjacent to the north property line, and should be mutually acceptable to such property owners. 7. The previous condition, with regard to modifications to the U.S. Highway One median immediately west of the entrance roadway of "Intracoastal Villas", is to be considered a mandatory requirement requiring the developer to obtain the necessary approvals from FDOT prior to the issuance of a building permit for the subdivision improvements and infrastructure. Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 4 - 8. All construction drawings and specifications will be reviewed by the Village engineering consultants for verification of compliance of all the Village codes and regulations prior to resubmittal to Council for approval. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for' Earl L. Collings - for the motion therefore passed and was adopted. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS A) Mr. Robert Sattley, a resident of Tequesta Gardens apartments addressed Council about flooding conditions at the Westwood Avenue and Seabrook Road intersection, which is the principal entrance to Tequesta Garden apartments. Mr. Sattley noticed storm drainage does exist at the intersection; however, they are inadequate to handle heavy rains creating a nuisance to residents. Mr. Bradford reported that the Village engineering firm is currently conducting a study for the Village of storm sewer drainage requirements in the area, and upon completion of their study drainage improvements necessary to alleviate the flooding condition of streets in the area will be included in the Village Capital Improvement Project Plan. The Mayor requested that the Village Manager keep Mr. Sattley and residents of Tequesta Garden Apartments informed on the progress of the study and recommended corrective action. VI. NEW BUSINESS A) The Village Manager reviewed a memorandum recommending the award of a a contract to Stuart Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $23, 600 for water main improvement modifications at the Heritage Oaks Subdivision. Mr. Bradford noted that deletion of a Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 5 - portion of the job specifications enabled reduction of an amount previously bid from $29,725 to $23, 600, and requested Council 's authorization to execute the contract. Upon completion of the review Councilmember Collings moved, seconded by Councilmember Capretta, "to approve contracting with Stuart Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $23, 600. for improvements to the Heritage Oaks Water System per the contract specifications. " 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 was adopted. B) The Village Attorney read by title Resolution No. 12- 87/88, "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY RECOMMENDATIONS TO WIDEN LOXAHATCHEE RIVER ROAD, EXTEND CENTRAL BOULEVARD TO ISLAND WAY, AND ESTABLISH A THIRD CORRIDOR BETWEEN LIMESTONE CREEK ROAD AND FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A COORDINATED PLANNING EFFORT IS UNDERTAKEN BY MARTIN COUNTY TO PLAN FOR AND ULTIMATELY CONSTRUCT THE "CONNECTOR ROAD" IN SOUTHERN MARTIN COUNTY. " Upon completion of the reading, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt Resolution No. 12-87/88 as presented. The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Edward C. Howell - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for the motion therefore and Resolution No. 12-87/88 was adopted. Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 6 - C) The Village Attorney read by title the first reading of Ordinance No. 371, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF THE CHARTER OF THE VILLAGE AT SECTION 4.02, RELATING TO THE ENUMERATED POWERS OF THE VILLAGE BY PROVIDING AT SUB-PARAGRAPH 29 THEREOF THAT THE VILLAGE SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO ANNEX SUCH LANDS TO THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 171, FLORIDA STATUTES, THEREBY AMENDING THE POWERS OF THE VILLAGE BY DELETING REFERENCE TO ANNEXATION WITHIN NATURAL BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Upon completion of a review of the Ordinance, Vice- Mayor Howell moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. 371 as presented. " The vote on the motion was: William E. Burckart - for Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Earl L. Collings - for Edward C. Howell - for the motion therefore passed and the first reading of Ordinance No. 371 was adopted. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS A) Councilmember Burckart reported that he spoke with the representatives of Publix and they indicated that the civil suit with the owner of Tequesta Plaza had been settled. Mr. Burckart noted that restrictive clauses in the settlement resulted with the owners of a cafeteria style restaurant interested in leasing the property to abandon such plans. He indicated negotiations with a retail furniture outlet were in process and he anticipates a lease for the entire building to be finalized soon. B) Council expressed concerns about the deteriorated condition of the Lighthouse Plaza Shopping Center, and questioned the Village Attorney about legal action that could be taken to remedy the situation. The Village Attorney recommended two courses of action. Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 7 - 1 ) To deny the issuance of any building permits for businesses in the area which did not meet minimum landscaping standards. 2) A long term solution would be to amend the Village landscaping code by inserting an amortization schedule for landscaping similar to the amortization schedule provided for in the Village Signage Ordinance. After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Council directed the Village Manager to write the tenants of Lighthouse Plaza Shopping Center soliciting their assistance to bring about the needed improvements at the shopping center. The Council also requested that an ordinance be drafted to amend the Village landscaping code by providing an amortization schedule for landscaping of commercial properties within the Village, which were in violation of minimum landscaping requirement. Council also requested that Councilmember Burckart contact representatives of the major tenants at Lighthouse Plaza - K-Mart and Winn Dixie, to investigate their long term lease plans, and solicit their help in an effort to improve the appearance in landscaping of the shopping center, which would also be in their best interest. C) Councilmember Burckart suggested that Council review the zoning districts designated on U.S. Highway One and consider revision of such zoning districts, which would encourage developers of property north of the municipal corporation limits to Martin County, to consider annexation to the Village rather than develop such property in accordance with Palm Beach County permitted usage. He indicated such an arrangement would be preferable to development approval by the County. Councilmember Collings concurred with Councilmember Burckart's recommendation and indicated he is of the opinion that such action would be in the best interest of the Village. Attorney Randolph noted that the proposal being suggested is a complete turn around of previous Council 's decisions concerning zoning on U.S. Highway Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 8 - One, and he suggested that the concerns expressed could best be addressed by the creation of additional zoning districts, or by changing the exceptional use permitting restrictions currently contained in the Village Ordinance. Upon completion of the discussion, Council directed the Village staff to review the issue and report their recommendations to Council. D) Council reviewed the recommendation discussed at the previously- held Council Meeting Workshop to establish Standing Committees of Council consisting of two (2) Councilmembers on each Committee with one (1) member of each Committee to be designated as chairman. Upon completion of the discussion, Councilmember Burckart moved, seconded by Councilmember Collings, "to establish the following listed three (3) Standing Committees of Council, and designated chairman and member of each Committee: (1 ) Administration and Finance Committee a) Chairman - Earl L. Collings b) Member - Joseph N. Capretta (2) Public Safety Committee a) Chairman - Joseph N. Capretta b) Member - William E. Burckart (3) Public Works Committee a) Chairman - Edward C. Howell b) Member - Ron T. Mackail. " The vote on the motion was: Joseph N. Capretta - for Ron T. Mackail - for Edward C. Howell - for Earl L. Collings - for William E. Burckart - for Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 1988 Page 9 - the motion therefore passed and was adopted. There being no other business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Bill C. Ka avelis Finance D rector/Clerk BCK/mk Date Approved: June 23, 1988