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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
MARCH 16, 2023 5:45 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Janet Strand at 5:45 p.m. A roll call was taken
by Associate Planner, Mckenna Page. Present were: Board Chair Janet Strand, Vice-Chair
Steven Eagen, Board Members Elizabeth Schauer, Leslee Dasher, Theresa Maggio, Jeanne
McEldowney, and Marie Sapirie. Absent was: Sherry Ambrose. Also present were Village
Attorney, Amity Barnard, and Senior Village Planner, Lance Lilly.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to approve the agenda. Member Dasher
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes from
July 21, 2022. Member Maggio seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
AGENDA ITEMS
3. SPM 1-23:Application from WESTON DANTE A for a site plan modification to install
a six(6) foot-high bronze aluminum entry gate with two (2) six(6) inch by six(6) inch
by six feet (6) high bronze aluminum entry posts per Sec. 78-284(d). The subject
property is located at 136 Gulfstream Drive.
Village Attorney, Amity Barnard announced the quasi-judicial nature of the item and swore
in the applicant, Dante Weston, and Senior Planner Lance Lilly. Board Chair Strand
disclosed that she conducted a site visit. The remaining Board members had no ex-parte
communication.
Dante Weston provided the Board with some background about his residence and the
purpose of his site plan application.
Member Schauer mentioned that the existing conditions provided by the applicant did not
include any landscape improvements, while the existing conditions in the staff report
indicated the installation of new landscaping. Mr. Weston stated that his home lacked
landscaping and that he installed the hedges after submitting the application.
Member Schauer questioned the purpose of the gate since there was no fence or wall
included in the application. Mr. Weston answered that the gate would provide privacy and
security to his home and that he installed hedges adjacent to the gate rather than a wall or
fence.
Thomas Bradford, Village resident, questioned the distance from the proposed gate to the
edge of the road. Mr. Weston responded that the gate would be thirty (30) feet from the
road. Mr. Bradford commented that gates should accommodate delivery trucks and 30 feet
would be sufficient.
Marie Sapirie, Village resident, shared her concerns about the distance from the road to
the gate and questioned whether the gate would match the architecture of the home and
streetscape. Mr. Lilly explained that gates and entry features are permissible by the Village
Code.
Board Chair Strand mentioned that the entrance to the subject property is located at an
intersection, so she understood the applicant's safety concerns. She continued that there
are other homes in the area that also have aluminum gates.
Member Dasher noted that there may be future improvements to the home so it is difficult
to require that the gate match the architecture of the home. She also mentioned that
consistency in the streetscape may not be obtainable because of the current variety in the
area.
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to recommend the approval of SPM 1-23.
Member Maggio seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
Presentation from Dana Little from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC) for the Tequesta Commercial Corridor Master Plan.
Dana Little from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council presented a PowerPoint
for the Tequesta Commercial Corridor Master Plan. Mr. Little explained that the process
included public participation and input from the community helped create the designs and
recommendations within the report.
Member Schauer noted that the right of way on Waterway Road is privately owned, so the
conceptual design shown for the area may not be achievable. Mr. Little replied that the
conceptual plan was included because of community input during the charrette process.
Member Schauer mentioned that the Village should look into incentives for property owners
along US 1 that include additional landscaping.
Member Schauer questioned if the Village provided the County Commissioners with the
Corridor Master Plan. Mr. Little mentioned he would be willing to meet with the
commissioners to discuss his report.
Member Dasher asked whether the Board needed to make any kind of motion regarding
this agenda item. Board Chair Strand responded that this was a presentation for
educational purposes, so no motion had to be made. Mr. Lilly expressed the importance of
the plan, in the event that any projects appear before the Board.
Member Dasher shared her concern for traffic along Bridge Road since the plan indicated
on-street parking. Mr. Little stressed the importance of parking in the area, and that the
landscaped median in the center of the street helps provide a solution to the drainage
issues.
Member Dasher questioned why the plan proposed changing some parcels to mixed use,
wondering if this was included in the conceptual plan with the intention to redevelop these
areas. Mr. Lilly mentioned that the Commercial Corridor Master Plan was a visioning plan
and that during the charrettes potential alternatives if a developer did happen to purchase
specific parcels were discussed. Member Dasher voiced her concern about the height of
buildings and the lack of parking in some areas.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Lilly publicly acknowledged Member Schauer for receiving an award from the Mayor at the
March Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public comments.
BOARD COMMENTS
There were no Board comments.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Maggio made a motion to adjourn at 6:29 pm. Member Dasher seconded the
motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
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