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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Planning and Zoning_6/15/2023 f� MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL JUNE 15, 2023 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Janet Strand at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Associate Planner, Mckenna Page. Present were: Board Chair Janet Strand, Vice-Chair Steven Eagen, Board Members Leslee Dasher, Theresa Maggio, Sherry Ambrose, Jeanne McEldowney, and Marie Sapirie. Absent was: Elizabeth Schauer. Also present were Village Attorney, Dylan Brandenburg, and Senior Village Planner, Lance Lilly. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. MOTION: Member Maggio made a motion to approve the agenda. Member Ambrose seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. MOTION: Member Eagen made a motion to approve the previous meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Member Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. AGENDA ITEMS 3. Reorganization of the Planning and Zoning Board pursuant to Village Code Section 22-52 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances. Village Attorney, Dylan Brandenburg mentioned that as a part of the Code, the Planning and Zoning Board is required to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Chair, Janet Strand expressed her gratitude for being the Board Chair and that she would like to remain if the Board agrees. MOTION: Member Leslee Dasher made a motion to re-elect Janet Strand as board chair. Member Maggio seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Vice-Chair Eagen mentioned he would gladly stay as Vice-Chair if the board was willing to have him remain in his current position. MOTION: Member Maggio made a motion that Steven Eagen is to remain as Vice-Chair of the board. Member Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. SPM 2-23: Application from JUPITER TEQUESTA INVESTMENTS LLC for a Site Plan Modification to install five (5) Bahama shutters in Benjamin Moore Little Piggy 2008- 60 color. The application also includes modification of the exterior building color to Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace 2121-70, and revisions to the landscaping. The subject property is located at 399 Cypress Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. Village Attorney Dylan Brandenburg announced that the next two items on the agenda are quasi-judicial in nature and swore in Dr. Myles Rowley, Donaldson Hearing, George Gentile, and Lance Lilly. Chair Strand disclosed that she received an email from Mr. Bradford. Vice-Chair Eagen, Members Maggio, Dasher, and Ambrose also disclosed that they received the same email from Mr. Bradford. Mr. Lilly provided a background for the proposed site plan application. He mentioned the applicant went through the special exception use process, which was included in the staff report. Mr. Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing, and Dr. Rowley, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) presented a PowerPoint discussing the process of "Beach House Vet' and the proposed improvements. Vice-Chair Eagen questioned the use of artificial turf and that he was concerned that artificial turf was not permitted in Tequesta. Mr. Hearing explained the need for artificial turf, which provides an area for post-surgical treatment. Member Dasher questioned whether artificial turf is permissible in the Village. Mr. Lilly clarified these questions by stating the definition of landscaping from the Village code. Member Dasher questioned whether the dog run is open to the public. Mr. Lilly explained that the area is meant for post medical treatment and the applicant is proposing a fence for the animals. Member Ambrose commented that the proposed modification is an improvement to the building. Thomas Bradford, Village Resident, requested that staff require additional information when conducting their reviews. Marie Sapirie, Village Resident, commented on the design and the proposed landscaping. MOTION: Member Dasher made a motion to approve SPM 2-23. Member Ambrose seconded the motion. Carried Unanimously 5-0. SPM 3-23: Application from 300 BEACH ROAD DEVELOPER LLC for a Site Plan Modification to relocate the previously approved condominium building approximately 55 feet westward, and revise the floor plan of the second floor. This application also includes a revised landscape plan. The subject property is located at 300 Beach Road, Tequesta, FL 33469. Village Attorney Brandenburg began by asking if anyone on the board has any ex-parte communication regarding SPM 3-23. Chair Strand disclosed that she received an email from Mr. Bradford as stated earlier. The remainder of the Board disclosed that they received the email as previously stated. George Gentile, the applicant representing 300 Beach Road, presented a PowerPoint explaining the project. He mentioned the modification is regarding the FEMA requirements that require a shift in the building location. He also mentioned the removal of the proposed artificial turf. Vice-Chair Eagen questioned how the applicant would comply with the sea-turtle Ordinance. Mr. Gentile responded that the development would need to abide by those requirements whether it is by the County or the Village. Thomas Bradford, Village Resident, commented on the easternmost submerged property line. Mr. Gentile explained that the survey and property line is based on state historical data. Marie Sapirie, Village Resident, commented that the site lacks a dune. Mr. Gentile explained that the site has an existing seawall that cannot be touched. MOTION: Member Dasher made a motion to recommend approval of SPM 3-23. Member Ambrose seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. STAFF COMMENTS There were no Staff comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Sapirie commented that she believed that Planning and Zoning applications need more information. BOARD COMMENTS Member Ambrose commented on the availability of staff for questions on Planning and Zoning Board agenda items. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Ambrose made a motion to adjourn at 6:54 pm. Member Dasher seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.