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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_5/30/2023 MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAY 30, 2023 6:00 PM VILLAGE HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Administrative Specialist Diana Manali. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon, Council Member Frank D'Ambra, Council Member Patrick Painter, and Council Member Rick Sartory. AGENDA ITEMS 1. 2023 Legislative Update Ms. Erin Ballas, Vice President of Public Affairs Consultants, provided an update of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, which ended on May 5, 2023. She detailed the number of bills that passed and failed during the session. 2. Discussion on Living Shorelines Ms. Lynne Britt, Building Department Support Specialist, explained the benefits of living shorelines. Mr. Joe Chaison, Director of Jupiter Inlet District was introduced to speak on the subject. He informed Council of the following portions of the Living Shoreline Project: focus, implementation of ideas, specifics of the project, segmented breakwaters (rock piles) grading and planting of marsh grasses, observation pier, sea grasses, and engineering. Council asked about bulkheads and ordinances in both Tequesta and Jupiter. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, spoke of bulkheads being replaced and the cost associated with doing so. He believed the costs associated with rocks or mangroves vs. bulkheads would be significantly less money. Ms. Britt would bring a draft with further detail back to Council for review. Vice Mayor Brandon asked that a list of service providers familiar with mangroves be brought back to Council. 3. Update on Land Development Regulations Recommended as part of the Master Corridor Plan presented by Treasure Coast Planning Council. Mr. Lance Lilly, Community Development Senior Planner, presented a slideshow to Council on recent updates to the Land Development Regulations. He reminded them the Commercial Corridor had been adopted by the Village last November. According to Mr. Lilly, key items of focus and recommendation were canopy tree plantings (Adopt a Tree), landscape for commercial areas, the Old Dixie Highway Beautification Plan, and formula restaurants. Council had questions regarding parking and the "Adopt a Tree" program. Manager Allen asked if Council would like to consider changing the code going forward or engage the "Adopt a Tree" program. Currently, there was $7500 available for the tree program. Mayor Young asked for Mr. Lilly to come back with an opportunity map of areas available to add trees for the program. Mr. Lilly reminded Council that the Old Dixie Highway Beautification Plan had been brought forth in February to Manager Allen. Council had questions regarding the cement factory, paving Old Dixie Highway, a roundabout, traffic reports, landscaping along Linear Park, entryways to the Village at US Highway One and Old Dixie Highway, phased plans for the County, and budgeting and high priority items. It was confirmed that a conceptual design was necessary in order to have the County involved with any projects. Mayor Young asked staff to see if there were any phasing opportunities (construction and conceptual) to help with funding. Mr. Lilly noted key recommendations were: regulating formula restaurants, district centers, frontage standards, civic open spaces, measuring of height, drive thru buildings and gas stations, location of parking, primary streets, dark sky nights and green designs. Two overlays were recommended for Tequesta Drive and US Highway One. Benefits of each were presented, with reasons for supporting the recommendations. Mrs. Pat Watkins of 167 River Drive, commented on the landscape at Tequesta Shops and how parking would be negatively affected. She believed the traffic light at Village Boulevard should be an item pressed at the County level. She cautioned about the trees near sidewalks and mentioned that she was a recent casualty of a new but uneven sidewalk. Mr. Tom Bradford of 44 Chestnut Trail, commented on the tree canopies, "lollipop effect" and streetscapes. He believed the existing streetscapes should be formally adopted, with reference to it in the code. He believed the landscape code should also be amended to require Commercial properties to develop the adopted streetscape. He believed paving, roads, drainage, street lights, sidewalks, roundabouts, raised medians, sidewalks and design, and engineering should be paid for by Palm Beach County. 4. Discussion And Consideration On Artwork In The Crosswalks Manager Allen reminded Council of former Council Member Johnson's request for discussion on decorative paintings within Village crosswalks. He asked Council for direction on whether to pursue decorative crosswalks or not. Traffic re-routing, cost, and location were areas of discussion for this item. Council was not interested in pursuing artwork in the crosswalks at this time. ADJOURNMENT the meeting was adjourned at 8.33 PM MOTION: Council Member Painter made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Council Member D'Ambra seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.