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Memorandum
To: Thomas G. Bradford,Village Manager
From: Scott D. Ladd,Director of Community Development&Comp Plan Coordinator 44J
Date: October 16, 1997
Subject: Village Land Planning Agency Workshop Meeting October 23, 1997
Attached are eighteen (18) sets of packets for the above subject meeting. Each set contains the
following items:
• Cover memo from me
• Notice of Meeting
• LPA Agenda
• Utilities: Sanitary Sewer
• Utilities: Potable Water
The newspaper has been sent a copy of the Notice of Meeting, and the Notice of Meeting, along
with ten (10) copies of the packets, have been placed in the lobby of the Village Hall at 357
Tequesta Drive for public use.
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UTILITIES:
SANITARY SEWER
Goal: 1.0.0 Maintain a quality wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Objective: 1.1.0 Develop,or support the development of,wastewater collection and treatment
systems that are cost-effective and which are consistent with the plans of the
Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District(ENCON)and discourage
urban sprawl.
Policies: 1.1.1 The installation and use of septic tanks in new development areas shall be
governed by Environmental Control Rule I,Chapter 31,Florida Administrative
Code and Chapter 17,Florida Administrative Code. Further,the Village shall
require that all new development connect to and utilize the central system.
1.1.2 Ensure that interim wastewater collection and treatment facilities can be
effectively incorporated into regional systems when they become operational.
1.1.3 The Village should consult with ENCON the.Village's service,provider lead
in determining the most effective and
efficient wastewater systems for use in Tequesta,and eliminate the use of
septics in all new developments.
1.1.4 The Village should continue to request that ENCON submit comments on
proposed projects/developments regarding wastewater system requirements
prior to,or as a part of,the site plan review process.
1.1.5 The Village should request ENCON's approval,or approval with conditions,of
proposed projects/developments prior to the issuance of building permits.
1.1.6 The Village should request that ENCON submit evidence of acceptance of the
wastewater system to serve proposed projects/developments and evidence that
contractual obligations placed on the developer regarding the wastewater
system are being met prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
1.1.7 The current utilization of septic tanks within the Village is deemed to be an
acceptable alternative.
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Objective: 1.2.0 Annually participate in
the ENCON facilities planning effort.
Policies: 1.2.1 Annually,at the time of the Village budget process,request a written
assessment by ENCON of wastewater facilities serving Tequesta,including a
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statement of deficiencies and required improvements,costs of improvements
and a schedule for implementation.
1.2.2 The Village should participate in the various phases of developing and
implementing the Northern Region programs by making appointments to the
various Committees made available through their organisational structures.
1.2.3 The Village should encourage and support local membership on the ENCON
board by concerned and qualified residents of Tequesta and/or the District.
Objective: 1.3.0 Coordinate with developers in the planning and phasing of development to
meet wastewater collection and treatment needs.
Policies 1.3.1 The Village should condi=to incorporate into local plans,codes and
ordinances various land use and wastewater systems design and construction
criteria that will minimise point and non-point discharges into surface waters.
1.3.2 The Village should encourage preliminary meetings with developers prior to
the initial stages of site plan preparation and review to alert developers to the
requirements and standards set forth in local codes and ordinances relating to
wastewater systems. .
1.3.3 Under the purview of this requirement,ENCON shall be included in the pre-
application meeting to make appropriate comment on specific wastewater
systems needs and requirements.
1.3.4 Village Level of Service Standards for central wastewater service are hereby
established as follows:
Maximum Month Maximum Daily
Category Daily Flow(MMDF) Flow(MDF)
Residential 93 73,1 gallons/capita/day 100 7 gallons/capita/day
Non-Residential 478 434 gallons/acre/day 516 464,9 gillons/acre/day
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UTILITIES:
POTABLE WATER
Goal: 1.0.0 To provide a safe and sufficient potable water supply and an adequate network
of a distribution system.
Objective: 1.1.0 Maintain water supply and distribution systems which utilize water resources in
a safe,economical manner.
Policies: 1.1.1 The Village water systems should be managed and operated consistent with
local plans and proposals developed local plans and proposals developed for the
Village,as well as any regional or area-wide plans affecting the Village water
systems.
1.1.2 The Village should�continually investigate alternative sources/water systems
and methods of treatment for providing and upgrading water supplies.
1.1.3 The recommendations and requirements forthcoming in the Water Use and
Water Supply Development Plan being prepared by the South Florida Water
Management District should be reviewed as they become available. Land use
plans and development regulations should be consistent with the findings and
recommendations of this Plan.
1.1.4 The Village should carefully consider all municipal expenditures and revenues
resulting from proposals by developers or owner regarding water systems when
determining the cost and benefit of those proposals. A clear statement of costs
and benefits should be prepared for the Village before any determinations are
made.
Objective: 1.2.0 Environmental impact of growth in developing areas should preclude
unacceptable degradation of water resources and water treatment systems and
prevent irreversible damage to the ecological balance of environmental
resources.
Policies: 1.2.1 Village development regulations should provide for the protection and
availability of water resources.
1.2.2 Future wells should be located in the Village's water service area where the
potential for saltwater intrusion into the surficial aquifer and existing well
fields in periods of drought is minimized.
1.2.3 The Village Building Department in its site plan review process shall require,
site plans which incorporate innovative urban,architectural,and/or engineering
design of impervious areas(e.g.parking lots)to maximize the retention of
rainfall to these areas which will increase the recharge of the groundwater
while reducing stormwater runoff.
Objective: 1.3.0 Establish by FY 1991, Continue a program for the conservation of potable
water resources within the Village which includes the utilization of available
non-potable water for purposes other than human consumption when neither
the health of the population nor the environment will be adversely affected.
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Policies: 1.3.1 In an effort to conserve the use of water in irrigation,the development codes
and ordinances should make provision for use of native vegetation using
xeriscape concepts in future development.
1.3.2 Establish the necessary procedure with ENCON to require all new
developments to incorporate.
1.3.3 The Village shall implement and enforce Water Shortage Emergency
Provisions,established under Chapter 40-21,Florida Administrative Code,
upon declaration of a water shortage emergency by the South Florida Water
Management District.
1.3.4 The Village shall continue to actively enforce all existing potable water
planning policies,as well as continue to research and develop addition al
planning policies for the conservation of potable water resources within the
Village's service area.
Objective: 1.4.0 By 1991,Establish criteria necessary to maintain adopted Levels of Service
Standards for the extension of public water facilities within the Village's
designated service area.
Policies: 1.4.1 The Village drinking water systems should conform to the standards set forth
in the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,Public Law 93-523.
1.4.2 The Village shall continue to coordinate with the Palm Beach County
Department of Resource Management to establish a wellfield protection
program by 1991 which will regulate land use activities within the travel time
contours of the Village's wellfields.
1.4.3 Expansion to the Village's water supply and distribution systems shall be
constructed to current engineering and American Water Works engineering
and American Water Works Association(AWWA)design standards meeting
acceptable fire flows and water quality requirements as defined in palm Beach
County Environmental Control Rule II,as well as Florida Administrative Code
17-550,555, 560.
1.4.4 The looping of dead-end water mains within the Village's potable water service
area shall be made a priority in planning improvements and new construction
of the Village's potable water distribution system.
1.4.5 By 1995,The Village Water Department shall
continue testing water:and replacingmeters to
control system water loss by flow measurement. This program-was
° is designed for improved accuracy of flow
measurement and accountability of water.loss.
1.4.6 The potable water Level of Service standards set forth in the Capital
Improvements Element are hereby adopted estimating the availability of facility
capacity and demand generated by a proposed development project for the
Village of Tequesta's portion of the overall Village system.
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Average Day Water Consumption Rate
Residential 120 gallons/capita/day
* Non-Residential` 2020 gallons/acre/day
MaximummDay Water Consumption
Residential; . . 180`gallons/capita/day
* Non:Residential` 3030'gallons/acre/day
* Includes irrigation
1.4.7 The Village shall continue to review;improve and enhance its Computer
Billing Syste ,
1.4.8 The Village shall collect data on an on-going basis
to differentiate between residential and nonresidential uses.
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Objective: 1.5.0 The village shall maintain a five-year schedule of public water facilities capital
improvement needs,to be updated annually,in conformance with the Capital
Improvements Element to ensure that proper management and maximum
utilization of existing potable water facilities are provided in compliance with
adopted potable water Level of Service Standards. Capital Improvements needs
are defined as:(1)those improvements necessary to correct existing
deficiencies in order to maximize the use of existing facilities;or(2)those
improvements necessary to meet projected future needs without encouraging
urban sprawl.
Policies: 1.5.1 Improvements to the Village's Potable Water System include:
a) Water Treatment Plant
filters Installation.of Reverse Osmosis(RO)treatment facilities
by FY 1999 with a startup capacity of'1.2 MGD. The building will be
sized for 36 MGD:to accommodate ultimate lioild-out.
b) Wells: ,
Addition of second'R.O well with
expansion of the R.O.treatment facility by FY 1999.
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de) Transmission Lines ,
Additional looping of transmission system within
the five-year planning period.
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1.5.2 The Village shall establish maintain a permitting procedure to ensure that
adequate facility capacity exists or will exist concurrently with development to
maintain adopted Level of Service Standards.
1.5.3 Extension of service to any area within the Service Area is dependent upon
approval of both the Water Department and the Village Council based upon:
a) Availability of existing capacity as determined by the Water
Department.
b) Cost-effectives of provision of service on a long term basis;and
c) That service extension would be in the best interest of the
Village.
1.5.4 The Village shall maintain its on-going monitoring and maintenance program
for the potable water system as administered by the Water Department.
1.5.5 Proposed capital improvement potable water facility projects will be evaluated
and ranked according to the following priority level guidelines:
Level One-whether the project is needed to(a)protect public health and safety
in order to fulfill the Village's legal commitment to provide facilities and
services;or(b)to preserve or achieve full use or efficiency of existing facilities.
Level Two-whether the project: (a)prevents or reduces future improvement
costs;or(b)provides services to developed areas currently lacking full service
or promotes in-fill development.
Level Three-whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and
services within a designated Village Planning Area.
Objective: 1.6.0 By Oete'e 4,Achieve an average potable water consumptive use of 175
gallons per capita per day(defined as the total amount of water used by all
consumers in the Village divided by the Village's population)through the
implementation of voluntary programs for existing development and mandatory
programs for new development and redevelopment.
Policies: 1.6.1 By T•ly, '991,The Village shall continues to design and implement the
following water conservation education water conservation education programs:
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public awareness by water bill monthly newsletters,,
education programs at local schools;meetings with homeowners and
associations and other:innovative means.
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b)
consultations Provide literature racks at Village buildings for
public information.parposes.
c) Provide through the main quarterly updates of water
conservation goals,the success of on-going programs,and new
water-saving techniques and strategies. Such updates should be
coordinated with changes in season and recommend appropriate
irrigation adjustments.
d) The Village Utilities Department will have a knowledgeable
employee who will be available for consultations on water
conservation strategies that may be used in site development
plans and in residential and non-residential buildings.
1.6.2 By July, 1991,The Village shall continue to meet individually with-all-nen-
residential major water users ° to
identify and agree upon the implementation of specific water reduction
programs and goals which may include:
a) The identification and use of alternative(non-potable)water
sources,where available.
b) Specific operational changes which will reduce the amount of
water consumed in activities such as dish washing,building
maintenance,and vehicle washing.
c) Limiting the number of days,time of day and/or length of time
in which irrigation systems are operated.
d) Retrofitting existing systems such as shower heads,sink faucets,
toilets,and wash basins with new water-saving devices.
e) Retrofitting existing irrigation systems with water saving
devices such as drip lines,timers,and tensiometers.
In all cases,expenditures made by the water consumer shall be
reasonable in terms of the benefits received as measured by the
actual amount of water saved,the dollar amount saved and the public
recognition received. However,a cost benefit ratio of 1.0 shall not
constitute the sole definition of reasonable. All consumers that are a
part of this program shall receive quarterly updates on their progress
toward the agreed upon goal.
i 1.6.43 Implement the following regulations which shall
apply to new development and redevelopment:
a) The use of xeriscape and native vegetation on a portion of
development sites.
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b) The use of soil tensiometers or similar control mechanisms in all
irrigation systems.
c) The use of in-home water saving plumbing devises such as low
volume shower heads and toilets.
1.6.54 If the water consumptive use has is not iced-to maintained at an
average of 175 gallons per capita per day or below(defined as the total amount
of water used by all consumers in the Village divided by the Village's
population)by October 1994,the Village shall adopt and implement mandatory
additional reduction programs which will result in achieving
the average potable water consumptive use oflo—gallons per capita per day(as
defined above)by October, 1999. l51)
1.6.65 As part of the required five-year Evaluation and Appraisal Report(EAR)-to-be
the Village shall specifically evaluate all on-going water
conservation programs.
1.6.76 The EAR shall identify all on-going water conservation programs and evaluate
them for their effectiveness in achieving the conservation goals and objectives
established by this plan. .
1.6.87 The EAR shall include a review of additional water conservation techniques
that are potentially applicable to the Village and recommend adoption of those
deemed appropriate.
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