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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Local Planning Agency_8/23/1985 MEMORANDUM 1,:r) 1 TO: Councilmembers f9 �`Q Village Attorney AvYc_ 4� Blinding Official J\ � I .. Gene Caputo Jack Horniman 1` FROM: Village Manager SUBJECT: Minutes Workshop Meeting August 22, 1985 - Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Review (EAR) DATE: August 23, 1985 , Enclosed is a copy of the referenced Minutes. 754-/(/' Robert Harp RH:mk Enc. • MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AUGUST 22, 1985 A meeting of the Village of Tequesta Local Planning Agency was held at 5:00 P.M.; Thursday, August 22, 1985 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Agency members present were: Stoddard, Murphy, Gemino and Howell. Also present were: R. Harp, Village Manager, John C. Randolph, Village Attorney, Scott D. Ladd, Building Official and Jack Horniman, Planner. Stoddard advised that the. Workshop Meeting was called to review the Coastal Zone Protection/Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan and turned the meeting over to Horniman. Horniman referred to Page 1 of the review of the element noting that many of the existing goals, objectives and recommendations in the plan are controlled by State Authority and he recommends deletion or mo- dification of same. He noted the recommendation of the Environmental Suitabilities Composite Map and appendix for deletion since it is a good tool for use at the County level but not usable atithe municipal level. He said that it would be mentioned in the plan. Stoddard reminded of the need for intergovernmental coordination between Palm Beach County and the Village on various sections of this element. The review of Class II and Class III Waters was satisfactory to the members. • Under the section on Selected Coastal Mangroves, Stoddard noted the Village had observed the environmental aspects of preservation of sea grass (Turtle grass) within the Water Department Intracoastal Crossing was installed. The last of the review was satisfactory to the members. Atlantic Beaches and Dunes - It was noted the Village conforms to the State set backline. Stoddard noted that Village property owners on the ocean were the first to approve and agree to the Coastal Erosion set backline. The rest of the review as satisfactory (Objective B, Plan Recommendations 1, 2 and 3) . Atlantic Beaches and Dunes - Objective 13, Plan Recommendation 1. Stoddard said the matter of rupturing of dunes on Jupiter Island adjacent to the Village should be a great concern and intergovernmental cooperation by the County is necessary to provide for the preservation of the dunes. Murphy noted that when beaches are discussed, especially when the matter of. Minutes of the Workshop Meeting Local Planning Agency August 22, 1985 Page 2 - public access is mentioned, there tends to be a lack of cooperation from the • property owners involved. Stoddard said there is a need for dune restoration and stabilization. Horniman said he would include this as a plan recommendation. The Village Attorney advised that. the County has a beach and dune preservation. ordinance but it was noted it is very hard to enforce. Stoddard reviewed how Dorner, a property owner has attempted to keep vehicles off of his property in an attempt to preserve the dune. Ladd noted that highway type guard rail would probably be the best way to keep vehicles out. . - .. Under 5 - Atlantic Beaches and Dunes, it was decided to note that Coral, Cove Park is now within the Village. Item 6 was satisfactory as written. Item 7 - Acquatic Preserves merited a lot of discussion. Stoddard noted a portion of the Loxahatchee River had been federally designated as a Wild and Scenic River and the Village was a member of the Local Management Committee. He said it was a watchdog committee for the preservation of the river. Horniman said his recommendation for deletion was based upon the fact that the State has authority over Aquatic Preserves. Stoddard said the Wild and Scenic designation was an important thing for the area. Howell asked if there was any agency that kept track of all development and their impacts upon the. river. Horniman agreed to include the Village's involvement in the Local Management Committee in the plan. Stoddard said coordination with other governmental agencies is important. Horniman noted that when developing of the waterfront permits must be obtained from Corps of Engineers, DER, etc. Stoddard spoke of various drainage projects the Village had accomplished and the manner of construction met all required and requested standards and that this was a good example of preserving the river. He also advised that the Village had a representative of the County Beaches and Shores Council. Howell asked sewerage in the area and was advised that the ENCON policy was not to provide same for areas that had good septic tank percolation . Horniman said this item needed to be rearranged and discuss the Village's involvement on the Local Management Committee of the Loxahatchee River. Item 8, Commercial Docking facilities is to be deleted because it is not provided for in the Zoning Ordinance. Item 9 was satisfactory as written. Item 10 was satisfactory as written as well as Items 11 and 12. Item 13 -. Parks and Recreation was very thoroughly discussed with the major; part of the discussion being on the F.E.C. Railway right-of-way lying north of Tequesta Drive. It was noted that the size of the property Minutes of the Workshop Meeting Local Planning Agency August 22, 1985 Page - • would probably preclude commercial. development. Horniman noted that a land used of R/OP gives the Village a tool to control the land and can still look at any proposals for development of the land. Horniman noted that the new zoning regulations precluded parks/recreational development in commer- cial areas and the existing plan is in conflict with this. Stoddard said he agrees that F.E.C, right-of-way should be land used R/OP and that F.E.C. seems'to be cooperating with the Village by their past actions such as removal of unloading area, etc. The Village Attorney asked Horniman if he thought he could support and justify R/OP planning along a railroad and he said he thought he could. Horniman mentioned the possibility of providing for a transportation land use. Stoddard asked if the railway would fight R/OP land use and Village Attorney answered yes because they would think the Village was taking •.away their use of the property. Horniman said this R/OP land use would indicate what the. Village prefers since. the size of the area almost precludes commercial activity. Stoddard agreed with Horniman. Horniman noted that the intent is on open space more than recreation, and any other use is against the new Zoning Ordinance. Horniman said we could restructure this section to keep the recommendation and have zoning amended to allow R/OP in all Zoning Districts. The Village Attorney said he thought • • R/OP would be calling the railroad's attention to a problem and raising a red flag. He said he would recommend support of Horniman's recommendation • if he can support same. Howell said he thought it would be easier to change zoning than land use. Stoddard said F.E.C. would probably not fight it too hard. The Members generally agreed that the F.E.C. Railway right- of-way should be R/OP. Stoddard then discussed the U.S. Coast Guard property within the Village. Item No. 14 was satisfactory as written. Ladd spoke of concerns that the National Academy of Sciences and Environmental -Protection Agency were making coastal areas aware of in regard to future searise and landdrop and are suggesting that the communities address it now. Information indicates a 5" drop in land and a 3'-5' rise in sea level. in the next century. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. • Respectfully submitted, Robert Harp • Village Manager RH:mk