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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes_Commuinity Appearance_4/19/1989 . _ �� EpR YOUR , .? , �a t. . 'lii VILLA _. . -, .,�� GE OF TEQUESTA � - r, �. ✓ a Post Office Box 3273 • 357. Tequesta Drive APR 2 7 2 .,of r rc r i 0 �� '4- , Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 � �� _ .° FAX: (407) 575-6203 `' 1`t;-' {� r'i f i l�i 1 ^ ( , t' k1 c. . y I I��.)' �:. ��1 �� ..�� \ BLDG. DEPT. COMMUNITY A P P EARANC E BOARD MEETING M I NUT E S 'APR I L 1 9 1.9239 9 : 3 0 A _ M I. The meeting of the Community Appearance Board to review the Streetscape Plan for Tequesta Drive was called to order at 9:35 A.M. by Vice-Chairman Paul Coben. Members present were: James Coble, Janet Gettig, Bill Frank, and Vice-Chairman Paul Coben. Chairman Leslie Cook arrived shortly thereafter. Village Officials present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager; Wendy K. Harrison, Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager; and Scott D. Ladd, Building Official, serving as Clerk to the Board. Jim Parks and Mark Bidwell of Gee & Jenson were also present. II. Vice-Chairman Paul Coben opened the meeting by, stating that the purpose for the same was to review the proposed Streetscape Plan for Tequesta Drive as designed by Gee & Jenson. The Vice-Chairman turned the meeting over to Jim Parks to review the Streetscape design. Trees, median plantings, and sign area specifics were all reviewed with numerous questions and discussions relative to the same. The major areas of discussion and recommendations of the Community Appearance Board were as follows: o Trees: The proposed trees (Royal Palms and Live Oaks) , within the parkway areas along the outer perimeter of the Tequesta Drive right-of-way, were acceptable. However, the Live Oaks proposed should have a ten ( 10) to twelve ( 12 ) foot canopy at the time of planting. A transition should be provided for the Royal Palms in order to minimize any height differentials that may occur between existing mature Royal Palms and those to be planted in order to minimize unacceptable visual impacts. Additionally, a lengthy discussion relative to provision of carrot trees ' in lieu of the Live Oaks occurred initiated by Janet Gettig. It was the consensus of the Board that . the native Live Oak remain. CAB Meeting Minutes April 25, 1989 Page 2 - o Medians: A) A discussion occurred relative to whether the medians should be sodded or mulched from curb to curb. It was the consensus of the Board that Floratam Sod should be provided in those median areas surrounding various plantings. B) Annuals ( flowers) are to be integrated with other plantings within the main median at the intersection of U.S. One and Tequesta Drive. The annuals integrated within the plantings of the main median are to be coordinated with those annuals to be located in the sign areas at the northwest and southwest corners of the same intersection. C) For those medians west of Old Dixie Highway, plantings are to be provided throughout ( in lieu of sod only) wherever the same does not interfere with one ' s visual approach to the FEC Railroad Crossing. o Sign Area: A) The plantings suggested by Gee & Jenson were acceptable to the Board with the exception of the annuals which are to be changed as suggested by the Landscape Architect, with this change being, coordinated with the annuals provided and integrated within the main median. B) The sign at the northwest corner of the U.S. One and Tequesta Drive intersection is to be constructed on a grade increased one ( 1 ) foot maximum in height over the existing grade. C) It was the consensus of the Board that the existing lettering for the entrance signs remain as is, after some discussion relative to the appropriateness of the size of the letters suggested. • CAB Meeting Minutes April 25, 1989 Page 3 - D) The height of the main portion of the ' sign or wall is to be increased by six ( 6 ) inches from the proposed three (3) feet, eight ( 8) inch height to a total of four (4) feet, two (2). inches. E) Lighting: The wall signs are to be lit by sodium vapor light in order to provide for a soft contrast between the intense white light of the Step Saver Convenience Store. The up-lighting on trees planted within the sign . area are to be a white light. Lighting fixtures are to be those recommended by Gee & Jenson to accommodate the effect desired by the Board. o Priorities: • The last order of business before the Board was to divide the overall Streetscape Project into various segments and to prioritize each in the event that the financial condition of the Village' s Capital Improvement Fund is such that the entire Streetscape Plan cannot be accomplished in one ( 1 ) fiscal year. After discussion in this regard, it was the consensus of the Board that the priorities be as follows in their order of priority: A) Sod, irrigation, electrical and relocation of existing Royal Palms to be provided with new Royal Palms to be planted in a proper transition B) Entrance Signs and Main Median C) The planting of oak trees from the Barnett eastern exit onto Tequesta Drive to Old Dixie Highway • D) Planting of all remaining oak trees E) Landscaping for all remaining medians During the course of the Board Meeting, a discussion ensued relative to future development of currently vacant parcels along Tequesta Drive, as well as, the potential for redevelopment of existing properties and the impact of such CAB Meeting Minutes April 25, 1989 Page 4 - development upon the desired Streetscape Plan •for Tequ,esta Drive. It was the feeling of various Board Members that the CAB Ordinance and the landscape requirements of the Village ' s Zoning Ordinance specifically address on-site landscape requirements without specifically addressing off-site landscape requirements. Jim Parks of Gee & Jenson, indicated some familiarity with other cities and the means in which these cities address this specific problem. He recommended that Village Ordinances be amended to allow for provision of both on- site and off-site landscaping requirements. Such a change would hopefully enable all review boards, including the Village Council, to insist upon a developer and/or property owner providing for off-site landscaping that would comply with the Village 's Tequesta Drive Streetscape Plan. The other issue in this regard had to do with the fact that if the Streetscape Plan is in place prior to development of currently vacant lands and the proposed development impacted (reduced) the Streetscape Plan, authority was needed to require that landscaping equal to the amount so reduced by the proposed development would be provided in another location at the choosing of the Village. The Village Manager stated that he would bring these issues to the attention of the Village Attorney and/or Village Council for consideration when amending the proposed revised Landscaping Ordinance of the Village. There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made by Bill Frank to approve the Tequesta Drive Streetscape . Plan, as noted, with the modifications indicated. The motion was seconded by James Coble. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:40 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Thomas G. Bradford Village Manager TGB/j mm