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EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT
April, 1989
Village of, Tequesta
Florida
As Prepared By:
The Village of Tequesta, Florida , '
Local Planning Agency
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT 1
HOUSING • 2
. ATTACHMENT I 7
RECOMMENDED WATER QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
ANNEXATION 10
RECREATION/OPEN SPACE 17
POWER 23
• TRANSPORTATION 28
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION 35
COIMUUNITY FACILITIES 39
WATER SYSTEMS 55
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS 62
DRAINAGE 70
SOLID WASTE 75
LAND USE 79
COASTAL ZONE PROTECTION/CONSERVATION 8k .
ECONOMICAL/FISCAL 95
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 103
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EVALUATION AND',.APPRAI,SAL REPORT
; VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
The Village of. Tequesta has prepared comprehensive, plans and
amendments , in , accordance with local and statewide planning
requirements. , The Village' s current Comprehensive,_ Development Plan
was adopted , in 1979 as per requirements of the 1975 State of Florida
Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act. The' most recent
statewide planning legislation enacted in 1985 and entitled the
• "Local Government Comprehensive - iPlanningand Land :. Development
Regulation Act"- .. ( LGCP/LDRA) contained various requirements over and
above previous. 'planning legislation. The Village was in the process
of updating, its 1979 Comprehensive Development Plan when the new
legislation took .effect.' A 1986 Comprehensive Development Plan was
developed but never adopted realizing that this Plan did not. meet all
requirements of the LGCP/LDRA. Therefore, the current Village of -
Tequesta Comprehensive' Development Plan ( 1979 ) was updated in 1986 as
a local policy guide, but not In' conformance with the LGCP/LDRA.
Therefore, • the Village' s Comprehensive Development Plane must be
updated, and an :Evaluation and . Appraisal Report (EAR) must be
prepared that assesses the Comprehensive Development Plan.
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Only those Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendations of the various
elements that ,- have been; implemented since adoption of the 1979
Comprehensive 'Development:, Plan are ' addressed in this EAR. Some of
the Objectives Wand Plan Recommendations have not been implemented to
date, but 'are still valid for inclusion in the updated Comprehensive
Development Plan, Other Objectives and. Plan Recommendations have
proven to - 'be ,, .ineffective' ,or impractical. In these cases, it is
recommended that they , . be deleted or revised to reflect current
directives in the 'updated Plan.
Section 163.3191;(2) , of the LGCP/LDRA (Chapter' 163; F.S. ) states' that
the EAR must contain appropriate statements relating to: '
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. • a) The major problems of development, physical deterioration,
location of land uses and the social and economic effects of
such uses in the area;
b) The condition of each element, in the Plan' at the time of
adoption and at the date of the EAR; ' .
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c) The comprehensive plan objectives as . compared with actual
results at the date of the EAR; 'and,
d) The extent to- which unanticipated and unforeseen problems and
opportunities: occurred between the date 'of adoption and the date ,
of the EAR.. .
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This EAR also 'recommends changes to the Village. of. Tequesta
Comprehensive Development Plane. including reformulated Goals,
Objectives and Policies. •
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Each element ' of the Tequesta Comprehensive Development . Plan is
carefully addressed in this report to' relate to the four ( 4) items of
Section 163.3191 (2) ('a) - (d) of the. LGCP/LDRA. A proposed, revised
- Village of Tequesta Comprehensive ..Development Plan will be prepared
. as a result of • this Plan. '
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HOUSING
Housing in the Village of Tequesta is reflective of the socio-economic
characteristics of the community. Housing values in Tequesta have always
been high in comparison to other cities in Palm Beach County, and they con-
tinue to rise in the 1980's. The Village has a mixture of single family
and multiple family housing providing for a low to medium density that is
compatibly mixed with the other predominant commercial and recreational
uses that have developed within Tequesta.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
There have been no major problems regarding residential development in the
Village, nor has there been a problem with physical deterioration of
housing in Tequesta. There is no substandard housing in the Village. In
fact, the 1980 U.S. Census revealed that the mean value of housing was
$99,300. Housing values skyrocketed in the 1970's. The mean value of
housing in Tequesta as reported by the U.S. Census 1970 was $23, 100 and the
Market Analysis Single-Family Housing in Palm Beach County 1970-77 prepared
by the Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County reported that the mean
housing value had increased to $61 ,000 by 1977. The housing values in
Tequesta quadrupled in the 1970's and showed nearly a 60% increase between
1977 and 1980. The housing values are reflective of the socio-economic
characteristics of Tequesta. Per capita incomes are high in Tequesta as
compared to other areas in the County which coincides with the cost of
housing in the Village. Strict enforcement of the Standard Building Code
has also contributed to the maintenance of quality housing.
There is no problem with location of residential uses throughout the
Village. As mentioned above, there is a mixture of single family and
multiple family dwellings in the Village that is compatible with the other
uses in Tequesta.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Comprehensive Development
Plan since its adoption. The plan objectives and recommendations remain _
valid today. The primary changes to the Plan proposed as a result of this
EAR, are to data, background ,information and matters of fact.
The congregate living and group housing issue has not been specifically
addressed in the Plan. The Village recognizes the State requirements to
make provision for congregate living and group housing. It is recommended
that the proposed revised Comprehensive Development Plan contain plan
recommendations which will adequately address this issue.
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Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The Objectives and' Plan Recommendations regarding housing and residential
development in Tequesta. have been adhered to since adoption of`' the
Comprehensive Development Plan. Not all of the plan :recommendations have
been implemented to date, but they all remain as viable plan ',recommen
dations. Those recommendations that have been implemented are discussed '. ..
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1. Objective A, Plan Recommentations 1 & 2.
"Continue with strict enforcement of the Standard Building'- Code and
Standard Housing Code, and adopt updated additions to these codes as
they become available to assure new building materials 'and techniques
are allowed within. the Village in order to reduce construction costs.
"Develop and adopt other ordinances (e.g. 'landscaping codes) as
necessary, to assure that the quality' of residential neighborhoods, is
maintained."
These plan recommendations both relate to maintaining a high quality resi-
dential character in Tequesta. Since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan the Village has updated and amended various, development
regulations to provide for " current enforceable regulations while main-
taining the quality of existing neighborhoods.
The Village has continued strict enforcement of the Standard Building Code
and' Standard Housing Code. The Village recently amended its Code of.
Ordinances by adopting updated additions to these codes as well as :other`
housing and residential development related codes. Specifically, the
Village adopted the following codes, in 1983.: Standard Building Code, 1982
Edition; Uniform, Minimum Countywide Amendment to. the Standard Building
code, ' 1982 Edition; Standard Mechanical Code, 1982 Edition.;. Uniform,
Minimun`COuntywide Amendment to the Standard Mechanical Code, :1982. Edition;
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Standard Plumbing Code, 1982 Edition; Uniform, Minimum Countywide Amendment
to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1982 Edition; Uniform,. Minimum. Countywide
Amendment to the National Electrical Code, 1981 Edition; Standard Swimming.
Pool Code, 1982. Edition.
• The Village also updated and revised its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in
March, 1983 (Ordinance 319). Regulations such as landscaping, open space
and signs were developed and included as part' of the zoning to assure that
' • the quality in housing and development will be maintained in Tequesta.
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2. Objective A, Plan Recommendation 5.
"Encourage land developers to coordinate with' the :Village during the
design and completion of residential developments to assure that
housing characteristics of the Village are maintained."
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Section X.M. of the Village Comprehensive Zoning1Ordinance entitled Site
Plan; Prerequisite to Building Permit Issuance" establishes district regu-
lations and requirements in the site plan review process. This Section of
the recently adopted Ordinance states that ".. .all permitted uses in all
zoning districts except R-1A and R-1; all special exception uses as
approved by the Village Council; and uses for construction lying, partially
or entirely in special flood hazard areas, shall require site plan review."
This requirement gives the Village maximum flexibility in review of all
projects of significant impact to the Village.
Coordination between developer and Village is built into the site plan
review process during all phases of development. A Pre-Application meeting
is required in the beginning of the process to informally bring Village
officials, developers and any other affected entities together to discuss
and clarify requirements of development and design. A strict application
process and content is identified in these regulations to guide both the
developer and Village through to completion of the site plan review pro-
cess, and eventually through development and issuance of building permits.
3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Support activities which facilitate lower costs for housing construc-
tion including adoption of the Countywide Amendments to the Standard
Building Code."
As previously identified, the Village adopted the` Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Building Code, 1982 'Edition.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 2. and 3.
"Provide a broad choice of housing types in residential environments
consistent with the Future Land Use Plan."
"Support the provision of sound housing for low-moderate income,
elderly or handicapped individuals within the Village, specifically in
the medium density area located along Cypress Drive, north of Tequesta
Drive."
All of the housing that has been constructed in Tequesta since the Plan was
adopted in 1979 has been consistent with the Future Land Use Plan and the
residential character that has evolved in the Village over the years. The
median value of housing in Tequesta more than quadrupled in the 1970's.
($23, 100 in 1970 to $99,300 in 1980). Therefore, housing typified by a
high income area has flourished. A mixture of single family and multiple
family units hav3 been added to the housing stock providing for a broad
choice of housing consistent with the socio-economic characteristics of the
Village.
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Single family units have been added to existing residential areas such as
the Tequesta Country Club area, Tequesta Pines, Bay Harbor and Shady Lane
while Chapel Court adds 38 single family units and Chapel Lane will add 30
units to the Tequesta housing stock. A mixture of condominiums, townhouses
and other-multiple family units have been added to the housing stock since
adoption of the Plan . The JIB Club was annexed into Tequesta in December,
1979 which added 19 multiple family units to the housing stock while
Tequesta Cove will add• 24 condominium units when completed. There is pre-
sently a proposal for 48 quadraplex units known as Cypress Villas being
considered by the Village.
The other major developments of multiple family units that have been
constructed since adoption of the Plan are the Georgetown Comprehensive '
Development Plan specifically called for this area to develop housing for
low-moderate income, elderly or handicapped individuals. The 32 units
added by Georgetown I and II provides lower cost housing relatively com-
pared to the remainder of the housing stick in Tequesta.
5. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 5.
"Promote construction of dwellings consistent with the needs of the
Village as determined by its population characteristics."
The Community Characteristics and housing sections of the Comprehensive
Development Plan profile the Village as a high income community with
s housing values coinciding with that characteristic. Housing construction
in Tequesta since adoption of the Plan has been of a high quality and cost.
In 1980, the median housing value was reported by the U.S. Census as
$99,300. The type of housing that has been added to the housing stock
since adoption of the Plan appears to be consistent with the needs of the
Village residents and representative of the population characteristics of
the Village.
6. Objective C., Plan Recommendation 1.
"Phase residential development with the availability of urban services
(e.g. utilities, transportation, etc.) in an effect to minimize unti-
mely and undue burden upon the Village tax base."
The Village has been successful and exercised scrutiny in the implemen-
tation of this Plan Recommendation. The major utility provided by the
Village is water. In this case, the developer is required to assume the up
front capital costs of providing distribution lines and associated facili-
ties. The Village does supply potable water to new development. The deve-
loper is required to make for provision of the other remaining utilities;
storm drainage and sewerage (ENCON). The cost of solid waste collection is
also borne by the Village through an annual agreement with Nichols
Sanitation for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Residents are .
provided this service through their tax dollar contribution. New road and
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street costs created by development are borne by the developer. New deve-
lopments and subdivisions require that new streets be dedicated as public
rights-of-way. The developer must bear the up front capital expenditure
for construction, and the Village then bears the cost of operation and
maintenance when dedicated.
Other urban services for community, civic and cultural activities are pro-
vided by the Village as new development and population increases demand.
These types of decisions are scrutinized and considered as needed. Police
protection is automatically provided to new residents of the Village and
fire protection is provided by the Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department.
The site plan review process established in the Comprehensive Zoning ordi-
nance also provides for appropriate input from those affected utilities,
agencies and departments to assure adequate provision of facilities and
services that is timely and minimizes costs.
7. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Institute policies which minimize adverse environmental effects of
residential development. Support the "208" program and utilize those
management practices which will alleviate residential water pollution
problems. Special attention should be given to the environmentally
sensitive areas abutting the Loxahatchee River, Intracoastal Waterway
and the Atlantic Ocean."
The Village adopted Resolution 6-78/79 in support of the on-going "208"
planning effort, and to the extent practicable, to develop and implement
water quality management tools, as recommended in the 208 Plan and its
updates. The Resolution also stated that the Village would consider the
adoption of the Water Quality Management Strategies when preparing or
revising its Comprehensive Development Plan (See Attachment). The Village
has continued to support the 208 Plan, and the strategies were considered
in the preparation of the Comprehensive Development Plan, as well as in its
recently adopted Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Water Supply and
Distribution element, Wastewater Systems element as well as the Coastal
Zone Protection/Conservation element to the Plan more specifically
addresses these strategies and issues.
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ATTACHMENT I
RECOMMENDED WATER QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. Protect Water quality with development review including, analysis of
environmental impact, and land development regulations encouraging such
things as on-site retention, previous surfaces, and native vegetation.
• 2. Ensure adequate drainage systems, sufficient capacity, acceptable
quality and quantity of discharge, in all areas of development through
subdivision and PUD regulations, master drainage plans, periodic sur-
veys, etc.
3. Encourage appropriate land use activities in flood prone areas.
4. Protect environmentally sensitive areas by controlling adjacent activi-
ties, acquisition;:with• interlocal agreements if necessary, and imple-
mentation of density bonuses or transfers, etc.
5. Participate in and promote environmental plannin
g g programs such as 208;
and institute intergovernmental cooperation and responsibility in water
supply, wastewater disposal and water quality management.
6. Protect and conserve water supply by encouraging the development tech-
niques to augment it.
7. Investigate the use of streetsweeping, oil and grease separation equip-
ment, and sedimentation traps and consider. Industrial Revenue Bonds for
their private construction.
8. Minimize and mitigate erosion.
9. Make use of the services of an Environmental Control Officer.
10. Minimize, to the extent preferable, pollutants from entering Class I,
II or. III Waters. . .
11. Encourage development of water quality related non-structural controls
and ordinances.
12. Address water quality management in.local comprehensive plans.
13. Avoid irretrievable commitment of resources where possible.
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8. Objective C., Plan Recommendation 3.
"Minimize traffic on local residential streets. Institute controls
which will keepthe traffic,, generated by the commercial/industrial
areas from adversely impacting residential streets."
The Village, in an effort to minimize commercial traffic on residential
streets, adopted Ordinance 31Q,which amended Ordinance 297. It provides
for the granting or denial of special --permits for operation of trucks on
Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive. Tequesta Drive is the main east-
west street through Tequesta, and Country Club Drive is a major north-south
collector of residential traffic in the western part of the Village. The
intent of this Ordinance is to discourage uncontrolled through traffic of
commercial vehicles (weighing over 5,000 pounds) through residential areas.
9. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 4.
"Maintain the integrity of the Country Club area by ensuring that the
golf course will remain in recreational use, so as not to adversely
affect the level of community services."
Since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan in 1979, the Village
has taken positive action through the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to
implement this Plan Recommendation. The Zoning Ordinance adopted in March,
1983 created 'an R/OP - Recreation/Open Space zoning district. The purpose
of this district is ". . .to establish and protect certain areas which meet
the recreational needs of Village residents which conserve certain environ-
mentally sensitive areas, and which permit limited recreational uses, while
conserving the environment and natural features of those areas." The
entire Country Club golf course is zoned R/OP that ensures the golf course
will remain in recreational use.
) In addition, the protective covenants of the Country Club require that the
golf course be retained through the year 1990, and that they may be renewed
in fifteen (15) year increments after that.
Through the zoning actions and protective covenants of the Tequesta Country
Club, it seems apparent that the golf course will remain in recreational
use for quite some time.
10. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 5.
"Encourage housing construction in newly annexed undeveloped areas that
is consistent with the existing character of housing within the Village
adjacent to those areas."
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The residential areas that have annexed into the Village since adoption of
the Plan have been consistent with the character and quality of housing N-
that exists in Tequesta. Strict enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance,
Housing and Building Codes and other development regulations has provided
for comparable housing.
Section 163.3191 (2)(d) .
Since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan, the Village has con-
tinued to encourage flexibility' in housing types and designs. In an effort
to provide and adequately regulate a broader choice of housing, the Village
has investigated various ordinances. Although the lack of these specific
types of ordinances has not created any substantial problems in the past
future, and they want to be prepared to effectively regulate a broad range
of housing types. Aside from this situation, there have been no unan-
ticipated or unforeseen problems and opportunities regarding housing and
residential development in Tequesta since the date of adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan and the date of this EAR. .
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Annexation
The Village of Tequesta' s overall growth since incorporation has
not been impacted greatly by annexation. Approximately sixty-
three ( 63 ) acres have been annexed into the Village, and no lands
have been de-annexed from Tequesta. Most of the annexations have
involved small parcels of lands which have been met with little
opposition. Annexation policy is established in the Village
Charter to expand, when possible and practical, to the "natural"
boundaries of the Village.
Section 163 .3191 (2 ) ( a)
There have been no major problems of development, physical
deterioration or social and economic effects as a result of lands
that have been into the Village. All of the annexations since
adoption of the Plan have been "voluntary annexations" where all
owners of a parcel petition the Village Council for annexation of
those parcels. A continuing problem for the Village regarding
annexations relates to the location of certain parcels that the
Village would encourage to annex. In the past, the Council
expressed an interest in annexing several unincorporated areas
surrounding and enclosed by the Village corporate limits. The
residents of those areas, primarily along the North Fork of the
Loxahatchee River, small unincorporated pockets and enclaves
within the interior of the Village, parcels east of U.S. Highway
1 and areas on Jupiter Island, have expressed little interest.
The primary reason for this reaction is because they receive
similar services and have access to similar community facilities
as residents of the incorporated area of Tequesta.
Section 163.3191 ( 2 ) (b)
The Annexation element of the Comprehensive Development Plan has
not been updated or amended since its adoption in 1979 . Since
annexation is not a required element under State planning
legislation, annexation concerns should be addressed in other
elements of the Comprehensive Development Plan, but a separate
annexation element does not need to be prepared.
Section 163.3191 ( 2 ) (c)
The Objectives and Plan Recommendations of the Annexation Element
have been maintained since the Plan was adopted. Not all of them
have been implemented since adoption, but those that have been
specifically implemented are discussed.
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1 . Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1.!
"The Village should establish annexation planning as an intergral part
of the comprehensive, development planning effort and appropriately con-
sider other aspects of development that affect annexation or that are
affected by annexation planning."
Objective G.
"Maintain an updated Comprehensive Development Plan, which reflects the
addition of new areas, the areas' characteristics, etc."
This recommendation and objective set similar direction and, they both
address the Comprehensive Development Plan and process. , Annexation
planning has been established as an integral part of the comprehensive'
planning process, and it is intended to maintain up-to-date information and
policies regarding annexation through this EAR and Plan update process.
An Annexation Committee was established in .1977 to identify and review
potential annexations and to provide input to the Village Council in the
decision-making process. The • Committee remains viable today ,, and has
been involved in the review of annexations since its inception.
When parcels are annexed into the Village, they become subject to the
objectives and recommendations of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Annexed areas must conform to the conditions and requirements of all Plan
elements. Elements of the Plan have been cross checked, and maYe con-
sistent to assure effective planning and coordination.
2. Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 1 & 3.
"The Village should annex only within those natural boundaries
described in the Tequesta Charter."
"The Village should avoid annexing property that are linear extensions
of unincorporated areas."
The "natural, boundaries" as described in the Village Charter are basically
the Martin County line on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the
centerline of the Northwest Fork of the, Loxahatchee on the west which
extends south and east to the centerlines of the Loxahatchee River, the
Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Inlet' which forms the southern boundary.
All of the annexations since adoption of the Plan and since incorporation
of the Village have been within the prescribed "natural boundaries."
None of the annexations into Tequesta since adoption of the Plan have been
accomplished by linear extensions of unincorporated areas, no is this
allowed by the, State. Annexation Law.
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3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"The timing and phasing of annexations should be accomplished over a
reasonable period of time .to assure that regular municipal boundaries
and uniform service boundaries will be attained." •
There have been seventeen (17) parcels of land annexed by the Village that
are not identified in the original Comprehensive Development Plan. These
annexations represent approximately 52 acres. Most of the parcels were
small in area (less than 3 acres) and created minor impact on Village ser-
vices and resources. Therefore, the timing and phasing of annexations has
been adequate and the annexations have been within the "natural boundaries"
of the Village, thus filling in the Village to create more regular cor-
porate limits.
4. Objective C., Plan Recommendation 1.
"The Village should attempt to annex "pockets" of unincorporated pro-
perty surrounded by the Village, when possible, if annexation of these
areas can be adequately serviced and when it would be mutually benefi-
cial to all parties involved."
The Village has made attempts to annex "pockets" of unincorporated areas
into Tequesta, but with no success. For the reasons expressed in Section
163.3191 (2)(b) above, the Village has been unable to interest owners of
these properties to voluntarily petition for annexation. However, the Plan
Recommendation remains valid and the Village will continue in the future to
determine an equitable and mutually beneficial means by which to annex
these properties.
5. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"The Village should encourage that special legislation be passed to
incorporate "pockets" of unincorporated areas surrounded by the Village
when it would be to its benefit."
The Village continues to encourage and support special legislation that
would require incorporation of unincorporated "pockets". Although no such
legislation has been enacted to date, the. Village would continue to support
this notion because the current situation with these areas in the Tequesta
area practically dictates that the pocket areas will not annex voluntarily
at the present time. The only other way to annex these areas would be by
legislative mandate.
6. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 1 , 2. & 3.
"The Village should perform cost/benefit analyses on proposed annexa-
tion areas to determine whether they are of adequate size to meet the
expense of additional utility installation."
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"Only annex territory which can be served with utility and other muni-
cipal services within a reasonable period of'time." '
"Evaluate the impact of annexation proposals on existing urban facili-
ties and services in determining adequate size."
Objective E•.
"Annex only territory which can be served with utility services and
other municipal services, including streets, if necessary, within a
reasonable period of time."
"Complete plans for the extension of services, including water and
sewer services,, into an annexed area prior to commencing annexation
procedures."
Objective F. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"The Village should establish uniform procedures and criteria for eva-
luating annexation proposals, basing these criteria on the costs and
benefits, both direct and indirect, of a proposed annexation."
These Objective and Plan Recommendations all relate to the provision of
utilities and other municipal facilities and services. They are evaluated
in combination to determine how utilities and municipal services are
affected by annexations, and how annexed areas are affected by the provi-
sion of facilities and services.
Annexation proposals are reviewed administratively by the Village Manager
with input from appropriate Village department, other affected agencies,
and Village consultants, when necessary. Only single unit annexations are
exempted from this ' review process: Of the utilities, the Village is
responsible for supplying water to newly annexed areas. The Village;
Engineer reviews proposals to determine whether or not adequate capacity is
available to service the _new area. The primary impact on the Village in
providing water is in the on-going operation and maintenance of the water
systems as new areas tie into the system. Up-front capital expenditures
for distribution lines and appurtenant facilities. are borne by the deve-
loper. cost of hook-up to the system in borne by the homeowner.
The cost of providing garbage and trash pick-up and the disposal of solid
waste is borne by the. Village through an annual contract with Nichols
Sanitation. This cost is budgeted for each year, therefore, annexed areas
do increase the area . to be serviced which is paid for by the taxpayers.
Sewerage collection and treatment is provided by Loxahatchee Environmental
Control District (ENCON) and storm drainage must be provided for by the
developer. Up-front capital expenditures for the provision of these faci-
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lities and services are also absorbed by the developer. Maintenance and
operation costs for sewer are absorbed by ENCON while storm drainage faci-
lities must be maintained by the Village if the drainage system is within
the publicly dedicated road right-of-way.
The major impact of utilities in newly annexed areas to the Village then is
in the provision of potable water and the operation of the Village water
system.
Of the other community services and facilities, the provision of police pro-
tection is the major Village responsibility to annexed areas, The Village
Police Department must provide protection to Village residents and the
impacts of annexations are carefully assessed in annexation proposals.
Fire protection is provided by the Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department and
therefor, is not a direct responsibility of the Village. Recreation faci-
lities and programs provided by the Village are generally open to the
general public anyway, and the impacts of specific annexation areas have
been of little significance.
The Village does have administrative procedures established in-house for
the evaluation of impact of annexation for those facilities and services
they are responsible for providing. Furthermore, any annexations that
require site plan review under terms of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
must meet the regulations and requirement for provision of municipal faci-
lities and services as required by Section X.M. , "Site Plan; Prerequisite
to Building Permit Issuance" specifically identified in the "Application
Content"•portion of those regulations.
7. Objective G. , Plan Recommendation 1 . & 2.
"The appropriate department, agency or person should record all
annexation proposals, actions taken and appropriate mapping as part of
the existing land use scheme, and policy adjustments if necessary, in
keeping local decision-making regarding annexation current."
"All elements of the Plan should be updated that are affected by
annexation."
The Village records all annexations through the adoption of Ordinances
approving the annexed areas. The appropriate base maps and the Official
Zoning Map are updated to reflect the new corporate limits and zoning
designations of annexed parcels. This procedure has been adhered to
regarding annexations since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
As a result of this EAR the Plan Update, the Land Use Plan and the Map and
other affected elements of the Comprehensive Development Plan will be
updated to reflect the annexed areas.
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8. Objective H.
"Limit annexation td the "natural boundaries" described in Tequesta's
Charter."
All, annexations since adoption of the Plan are located within the "natural
boundaries" as described by the Village Charter., •
9. Objective J. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"The Village should coordinate with the County regarding any proposals
for rezoning of annexed areas prior to the rezoning in an effort to
avoid potential incompatibilities."
The Village has coordinated with Palm Beach County in all annexations since
adoption of the Plan. Rezonings of annexed areas have been coordinated as
per requirements of the State Annexation Law with the County as well.
Waivers have been granted by the County regarding the two (2) year require-
ment to remain at County zoning densities because the annexed areas have
come into the Village at similar or less intensive densities. This coor-
dination has avoided potential conflicts and incompatibilities between the
Village and unincorporated Palm Beach County. • ,
10. Objective K.
"Establish an 'Annexation Committee which will provide annexation as a
mutually beneficial course of action necessary for the orderly growth
of the area."
Objective K. , Plan Recommendation 1. & 2.
"The Village should ensure formation of this Committee by official
action of the Council."
"The Annexation Committee should coordinate closely with the
Comprehensive Planning Committee to , ensure - appropriate input to the
total planning effort."
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An Annexation Committee was established on May 24,. 1977, by official action
of the Village Council. This remains viable today, and it has ,been
involved in reviews of proposed annexations since adoption of the Plan.
The Annexation Committee coordinates closely with the Village Council and
provides input to the decision-making process. The Comprehensive Planning
committee is no longer 'active in Tequesta, but the Village Council acting
as the Local Planning Agency (LPA) works closely with the Annexation
Committee.
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Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
There have been annexations that were not anticipated at the time of adop-
tion of the current Plan (i.e. Chapel Court, Lobster Shanty, Coral Cove
Park). They have not created significant problems, however, and they have
been accepted as development consistent with Tequesta's growth and develop-
ment direction.
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• ,Recreation/Open' Space
There are few public recreation/open space areas and facilities within ' the
corporate limits of Tequesta. However, in combination with the private
facilities, various urban-district and regional facilities in close proxi-
mity to the' Village, and, Tequesta Park located 'in Martin :County and 1
leased/operated by. the Village, the recreation/open- space demands of
Tequesta residents are satisfactorily met.
Section 163.3191 (2)(a) .
There are no major problems of •recreation/open space development or with '
physical deterioration of those facilities. Since most of the
recreation/open space designated locations in Tequesta are small parcels,
passively oriented or in private ownership, the condition of .these areas, is
well maintained. '. The' major public facilities available to residents are
• Tequesta Park, which lies outside of the corporate limits in -Martin 'County,
and Coral Cove. Park, a County maintained facility that was recently annexed ' i
into the Village. These parks are' well .maintained'.and offer a variety of
facilities and programs. . . • .
The social and economic effects' of those recreation/open space oppor.- •
tunities have been positive and well received by Tequesta and area resi
dents. A', variety of facilities and programs are available for all age
groups through a combination of the public areas, :private facilities and
cooperative arrangement with Jupiter Senior High ,School (Community School
Program) , Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens, Inc. , churches and other pri-
vate and public facilities in the North County area.
-Section 163.3191 (2)(b) '
there have been no' updates' 'or amendments to the-Recreation/Open Space ele-
ment of the Comprehensive .Development Plan since adoption on 1979. '
There are changes/updates proposed by this EAR to the data,- background
infortation and matters of fact within the Recreation/Open Space ,element.
It is further recommended that the goals, objectives .and plan recommen-
dations be reviewed and deleted, if no'•longer applicable, additions made if
necessary, and certain recommendationsbe combined or adjusted where dupli-
cation currently exists.
Section 163.3191 (2)(c)
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The Objectives and Plan Recommendation of the Recreation/Open Space element
have'been adhered to for the most part since adoption of the Plan. Some of
the Objectives and Plan Recommendations have been implemented while others.
have not been addressed to date. Those that have been specifically. •
. addressed.;by the Village are discussed below. • ' .
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1 . Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1. & 2.
"Provide recreation facilities and programs in Tequesta Park which
offer sufficient choice and variety for all age groups."
"Promote the equal distribution of recreation facilities in Tequesta
Park so as to provide a well balanced recreational facility."
Tequesta Park is a major recreational facility operated and maintained by
the Village available to Tequesta residents and other residents in the
North County area. The park is located north of County Line Rd. in Martin
County which is available to the public seven (7) days a week from sun-up
to sundown and four (4) evenings a week from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Many
groups, organizations and schools utilize this facility for organized acti-
vities and programs. These plan recommendations of the Comprehensive
Development Plan continue to be actively implemented since its adoption.
The Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA) continues to use Tequesta
Park for many outdoor recreational activities such as baseball, football
and soccer. Jupiter Christian School uses the park for baseball and soft-
ball while the .Jupiter Middle School utilizes Tequesta Park for baseball,
softball and soccer games. The Village sponsors a summer recreation
program each year for seven (7) weeks during the summer. This program
represents the only Village sponsored program during the year. The suer
recreation program offers various outdoor activities for age groups 4-17,
while arts and crafts, table games, playground activities are available to
the younger age groups (ages 4-7) and the more active sports of baseball,
softball, tennis, soccer, etc. are also provided for the older children
(ages 8-1 7).
The Village Parks and Recreation Department supervises daily activities of
Tequesta Park and four (4) evenings a week (Monday through Thursday) a
supervisor is available for tennis and use of the courts by the general
public.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Continue the implementation of recreation programs for Tequesta Park,
With periodic evaluations of how these programs are meeting the
recreation needs of the Village."
The Village Council established a Recreation and Parks Committee in June,
1972, for purposes of reviewing recreation needs, facilities and programs
for the Village. The Parks and Recreation Director meets with this
Committee each year prior to budget preparation and prior to the Recreation
Committee meeting with the Village Council to assess and review existing
facilities and programs and to make recommendations for maintenance and
improvement to the recreational activities under the Village direction.
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The Recreation Committee passes these comments and recommendations on to ,
the Council for 'consideration in the ,budget preparation.
These plan recommendations have been actively implemented since formation
of the Recreation Committee in 1972, ,and has continued to ,this date since
adoption of the Plan.
3. 'Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"Encourage coordination among all levels of government ' ip developing,
recreation programs in order that the Village may take advantage of the
various urban-district and regional ' recreation facilities located
within and adjacent to the Village."
The Village is currently a member of the northern Loxahatchee Council of
Governments (COG). The COG has been in existence for approximately 12
years with representatives from Tequesta, Jupiter, Jupiter . Inlet Colony,
.Juno Beach, Palm Beach County, Martin County, Loxahatchee Environmental
Control District, Northern Palm Beach County Drainage, Control District and
the South Indian River Water Control •District. The purpose of the COG was
to address interjurisdictional issues and problems.
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In the early 1970's the COG established a Leisure Time Activities Committee
to investigate recreational issues affecting the COG area. This Committee
was instrumental in getting their local governments involved in the
Community School program and in working with Jupiter/Tequesta Athletic
Associaion. The Committee remained active until approximately three. (3)
years ago. Although the Committee is still formed, it has not been active.
4. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Existing roads and throughfares should ,be considered as primary loca-
tions to accommodate bicycle traffic when they lead to the Village's
park and recreation facilities."
The bicycle/pedestrian path system that has been built in the Village iS
constructed within existing street and road rights-of-way. Since adoption
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of the Comprehensive Development Plan, the bicycle/pedestrian path system
has been expanded. A path has been constructed on Country Club Drive from
Tequesta Drive north to the corporate limit line. The existing Country
Club Drive right-of-way was used for its construction. Also, the path to
the Jupiter Island area was completed 'by constructing a path from U.S.
Highway 1 to the State Road 707 Bridge at the Intracoastal Waterway.
Likewise, the bike path was constructed within , the State Road .707 •
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5. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 14.
"In providing bicycle paths with safe access to recreational areas, the
Village should coordinate this activity with surrounding involved local
governments."
The bikepath system that was originally constructed within the Village, and
the expansion to the system that has occurred since the Plan was adopted
has been closely coordinated in the design 'and construction of the system
with the appropriate Palm Beach County departments. The Palm Beach County
Planning Staff assisted the Village in the design and construction of the
bikepath system while splitting the cost of the system with the Village on
a 50/50 basis.
Also, the bicycle path along Seabrook Road and Country Club Drive link into
the Martin County bikepath that exists on the north side of County Line
Road to assure contiguity of the system.
6. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"Preserve currently allocated recreational areas within the Village."
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that was adopted by the Village in
March, ,1983 established an R/OP, Recreation/Open Space District which spe-
cificall Mplements this plan recommendation. The purpose and intent of
the R/OP District is ". . .to establish and protect certain areas which meet
the recreational needs of Village residents which conserve certain environ-
mentally sensitive areas, and which permit limited recreational uses while
conserving the environment and natural features of those areas." The R/OP
District only permits golf courses, neighborhood and community public
recreational facilities, cultural and civic centers, conservation areas,
access easements and other similar recreational uses. Therefore,
establishment of this zoning will ensure the preservation of those
recreational areas within the Village.
7. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Encourage the use of private recreational facilities within the
Village."
The implementation of this plan recommendation is being accomplished
through cooperation with various churches in the Village and the private,
non-profit Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens, Inc.
Many of the churches in Tequesta cooperate with the Village in providing
various civic and recreational activities and facilities such as in the
installation of basketball hoops in the church parking lots. The
Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Citizens, Inc. offers a variety of activities to
teenagers and senior citizen groups. This private non-profit organization
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offers recreational programs for youth and civic/social, events for the
seniors.
8. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 4..
"Through cooperative arrangements, encourage the use of existing school
and publicly owned recreation facilities in the North County area to
meet the recreation needs of Village residents."
The Village and the Palm Beach County School' Board enter into an Agreement
each year to cooperatively operate a Community School Program. The Jupiter
Senior High Community School is the facility used under this. Agreement, and
the Village contributes an earmarked amount under its terms for supplies,
part-time personnel services, equipment and other similar uses in the com-
munity school program. Various recreational, educational and community-
related activities and programs are provided through this program.
9. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 5.
"Maintain citizen input in the planning of additional recreational
facilities within the Village."
Objective F. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Encourage citizen participation in determining recreation facility
needs for the various existing and future neighborhood recreation
developments."
Citizen participation and input to the assessment of recreational needs and
in the planning for recreational facilities and programs has been• imple-
mented primarily through participation of the Recreation Committee in the
planning and budgetary process. The Recreation Committee consist of citi-
zens of Tequesta who are appointed by the Village Council. Joint par-
ticipation of the Village Parks and Recreation Department staff, Village
Administration, the Village Council and the lay Recreation Committee provi-
des for a forum to thoroughly assess recreational needs based on a com-
bination;.of citizen participation and staff input. This process has worked
effectively in assisting the Council to make decisions regarding
recreational facilities and programs and set practical policies in these
matters. '
10. Objective E.
"Consider Utilizing, methods of obtaining additional land to increase
the community and neighborhood recreational facilities within the cor-
porate limits of Tequesta when necessary."
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The Village has established a method of obtaining either land or cash
contributions specifically "earmarked" for meeting recreational needs of
the Village. The Subdivision Regulations require that all developments
requiring the subdivision of lands provide for recreational needs in one of
two ways:
a. Dedication of land within the development to the Village equivalent to
4% of the gross area of the development; or
b. A recreation fee (cash contribution) equivalent to 4% of the value of
the land in the development before improvements. This option has been
practically interpreted to mean 4% of the value of the development after
streets, water, sewer, drainage and any other necessities have been
provided and the development is "ready to go." In essence, the
recreation fee is determined based on the developer's engineering cost
estimates of improvements. Four percent (4%) of those costs are added
to 4% of the assessed value of the property to determine the actual
fee. in some instances, the recreation fee has been negotiated between
the Village and developer, and, if necessary, an arbitrator can be
brought in to make a final determination.
In most instances the recreation fee has been paid in lieu of dedicating
land to the Village. The collection of funds from the recreation fees are
specifically "earmarked" in the Village budget for capital expenditures to
recreation needs in the Village.
Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
There have been no major unforeseen problems or opportunities regarding
recreation/open space development since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan. The Village is confronted, however, with some on-going
problems that have been recognized and anticipated for quite some time.
The primary concern involves the operation of Tequesta Park. The Village
bears the entire cost of operation, maintenance and staffing of this faci-
lity. Tequesta Park is leased by the Village from FDNR, and as previously
stated is located outside of its corporate limits in Martin County.
Therefore, this facility is not only used by Tequesta residents, but by
many residents in the northern Palm Beach County and Martin County. areas,
without any financial assistance or cash contributions from surrounding
communities or organizations who utilize the Park for recreational activi-
ties. Volunteer assistance is provided by various organizations to work
the concessions and to supervise activities, but the Village continues to
bear the financial burden of maintaining the park and providing for safe,
well kept and pleasant facilities. The Village should continue to seek
assistance and cooperation from its neighbors and provide for a stronger
emphasis regarding these matters in the proposed revised Comprehensive
Development Plan.
The recent annexation of Coral Cove Park was not foreseen or anticipated by
the current Comprehensive Development Plan. It's annexation provided an
opportunity to Tequesta to expand its recreational opportunities and pro-
vide a potential for future annexation into the Village.
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The Village of Tequesta is provided electrical power by the Florida Power' '
and Light Company (FP&L) . . The Village is tied into: FP&L's generation and . :
. transmission' grid that serves the east coast and lower west coast of .
Florida. The preparation of this element was coordinated directly- with
FP&L to assure conformance with their 10-Year Site Plan. Section 163.3191.
(6)(i) of the LGCPA requires each comprehensive plan to 'contain,.a •utility
element that is in conformance with' the 10-Year Site Plan as established
in the Florida Electrical Power. Plan Siting Act, Part. II, Chapter 403 and
• the Florida State Comprehensive Planning Act of 1972 (as.,amended), Section
23,0191 , Florida Statutes. '
Section 163.3191 (2)(a)
There have been no major •problems Of development, physical deterioration,
location of land uses, or subsequent social and economic effects• as related'
to the provision of electrical power to the Village-.since adoption of. the
Plan. .
Section 163.3191 (2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments made to the Power element since
original adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
There are no recommendation, made by this EAR' for changes or- updates to the
. background information, provided in . the element. Recent discussions with .
FP&L personnel indicated that. the information,provided in the power element
is still current and, no requirements or changes to the 10-Year Site Plan
are anticipated at, this time. .
However, this: report ' does suggest that the Objectives and: Plan
Recommendations be carefully reviewed by the Village and appropriate
adjustments be made. Some' of the recommendations have proven to be inef-
fective and impractical since adoption of .the Comprehensive Development
Plan. These should. either be deleted Or changed to reflect more reasonable
policy direction. The Village simply is not staffed to address and :imple-
ment some of the recommendations. The Village should reassess` these
situations and establish more realistic alternatives. . ' •
Section 163.3191 (2)(c) .
The Objectives and Plan Recommendations or the Power element have been
adhered to be the Village since adoption of the Plan. Many of the •
. Objectives and Plan Recommendations address the issue of coordination'with
.FP&L and meeting the State mandated. requirements of the. FP&L 10-Year Site
Plan. This coordination is.. taking place and the Village has been kept
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abreast of FP&L's requirements. Other specific actions taken by the
Village regarding this Power element are specifically addressed below.
1. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"The Village should research and be kept current with the effects that
regional power development has on local planning needs and local
environmental concerns."
The Village administration consults with FP&L personnel when proposed deve-
lopments are under consideration for appropriate input of the utility
relating to electrical power needs. FP&L also has a branch office in
Jupiter, and personnel from that office are available to inform the Village
on effects that regional power development could have on the Village. In
essence an open communication between FP&L and the Village has been deve-
loped over the years that has remained effective since adoption of the Plan
to keep all affected parties current on local planning issues and concerns,
as well as on regional impacts of power development on the Village and its
residents.
1 . Objective F. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"The Village should coordinate closely with Florida Power and Light
Company for mutual exchange of information and comment to promote
energy conservation measures that effectively consider energy demands
on the Village will be met as it continues to develop."
The regular meetings between the Village and FP&L discussed above provide
an effective forum for mutual exchange of information and comment regarding
energy conservation and general electrical power needs of the Village.
3. Objective B. , Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1. ; Objective D. ;
Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"Whatever support facilities are needed to provide electric utility
service to existing land uses to such future land uses as are
authorized by other elements of this plan and to such future land uses
as may be lawfully authorized by the commission, shall be permitted in
any use category and shall be deemed to be consistent with this
Comprehensive Development Plan."
"The Village should provide through appropriate land use and develop-
ment regulations provisions for energy related support facilities as
are necessary to meet expanding energy needs within the use category."
"Decisions regarding the need for and proposed location of future
electrical power facilitied shall recognize Florida Power and Light
Company's legal requirement to provide electrical power to customers in
its service area irrespective of geographical location."
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"A mechanism should be developed to coordinate ' local decisions and
regulations relating to proposed land, uses and development activities
with the legal requirements placed 'on . power suppliers to provide uti •
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lity service."
The Village of Tequesta Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, updated and adopted
in 1983, includes various provisions to implement these objectives and plan
recommendations. RP&L worked closely with local. governments .in Palm Beach
County to ensure that appropriate provisions •would, be considered :,in compre-
hensive plans, and, subsequently in local development regulations for ' '
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electrical power facility location and service..
The preparation ,of the Power element was closely coordinated with FP&L to
assure policies and recommendations were established in the' >Plan which were
• consistent with their needs and requirements. The Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance provides for the location, Of public. utility structures and
buildings such as electric substations. and facilities in all; zoning '
. districts as "Special Exception" uses, except in the Recreation/Open Space
(R/OP) District. It is' recommended that similar provisions be made in the
R/OP District of the Zoning•Ordinance. Therefore, regardless of geographi-
cal location in the Village, support facilities for 'electrical power would •
. be provided for in the regulatory process, and the legal, requirement of '
FP&L to supply power to customers has been . recognized through zoning
district and use regulations. `
All "Special Exception" uses require 'site.plan review as established in the
• Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance '(Ref. Section"X.M.L., Site Plan; Prerequisite
• • to Building Permit Issuance, 1 .a. ). Various specific requirements in the
• review process provide- the:. mechanism. to link.:proposed land uses and deve-
. lopment activities to the legal requirement of FP&L to provide electrical .
utility service to its. customers. The "Application Content" (Section
• . X.M.3.)• portion of the site plan review. process specifically requires that
the site plan review process specifically' requires that the site: plan
• clearly show "Access to utilities and" points of utilities hook-ups.. .," . '
(Ref: Section'.X.M.3.d.8.) as well. as the "exact location, use, height and
bulk of all buildings and structures." . (Ref: .Section X.M.3.d.2) which
. would include electrical power facilities and structures. The application
. content requirement also specifies that "the substance of covenants, grants
of easements or other restrictions proposed to be .imposed upon the use of
the land, buildings and .structures including proposed easements or grants
• . for public utilities, if applicable" - be included as assurances for
appropriate provision of utilities. including electrical power .(Ref: Section
X.M.3.0.). .
As part of the Village Council review in the' site plan application process,: ,
they are required' to make. certain findings that the zoning requirements
governing the individual use of land have : or ,have not been met and that
satisfactory provisions and arrangements- have br: have not been made con-
cerning certain standards (Ref: . Section X.M.4.,b.). : . -
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'Specifically related to utilities including electrical power, it must be
shown that adequate provisions and , arrangements have been made for
"utilities with reference to hook-in locations, and availability and capa-
. city for the uses projected" (Ref: Section X.M.4.b.6.).
After review of the site plan application the Village Council may approve, ••
deny or approve with conditions the application based on its findings.
Therefore., effective mechanisms have been established in the site plan
review process, as well as in the zoning: district and use regulations to
monitor and assure that power and energy demands be met as development
occurs in the Village.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2. ,
"The Village should encourage energy utilities to comment on energy
impacts and designate requirements for easements and support facilities .
which are created by proposed developments."
In addition to the requirements established in the Comprehensive . Zoning
Ordinance, the Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance 56, Appendix. B) requires
that easements and energy-related facilities be provided for in the
platting process. The Pre-Application procedures for platting require that
the Sketch Plan indicates the general proximity and location of energy
facilities.. The Pre-Application must also indicate how the proposed` sub-
division will be provided power service. The Preliminary Plat procedures
require a statement of purpose for all easements, including utility ease
ments, and that they be appropriately located on the Preliminary Plat.
These procedures also give the Village Council discretion in calling on the
electrical company to help determine the test location for these facili-
-ties. Final Plat procedures require that all rights-of-way, and easements,
including utility easements, and that they be appropriately located on the
Preliminary Plat. The procedures also give the Village Council discretion
in calling on the electrical company to help determine the best location
for these facilities. Final Plat procedures require that all rights-of-way
and easement be specifically located on , the plat. This includes all ;
rights-of-way and easements of public services. Accurate boundaries for'
easements that may be necessary for the proposed development must be deli-
neated on the Final Plat and any protective covenants must be provided.
The Platting requirements of the Subdivision Regulations in . combination
with Village zoning requirements have been effective since adoption of the
' Plan, and they provide legal mechanisms to 'assure that appropriate ease-
. ments, support facilities, and energy-related uses will be properly pro-
vided for in the development process.
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5. Objective F. , Plan Recommendation 3. •
"Local building, zoning and development cues should incorporate energy
conservation standards and requirements that are appropriate to loca-
lized conditions to help combat energy demands."
The Village has adopted the' Standard Building Code, Appendix J, prepared by •
the Southern Building Code Congress, as the Village Building Code. . The
Code establishes various energy conservation standards, and effective use
of energy conservation standards, and effective use of energy in all
buildings is required by the Code. The Village most effectively implements
energy conservation through enforcement of the Standard Building Code.
Since adoption of the Plan, these requirements and standards' have been
effectively implemented and will continue to be utilized in the future. .
Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
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There have been no major unforeseen or unanticapated problems or oppor-
tunities regarding the provision of electrical power service and necessary
support facilities in Tequesta since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan.
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Transportation
The transportation network in the Village of Tequesta is adequately serving
• residents' needs, the traffic volumes generated within the Village, as well
as traffic passing through Tequesta from surrounding areas. Vehicular
needs and associated infrastructure and other modes of transportation are
addressed in this element.
Section 163.3191 (2)(a)
There have been no major problems of development as related to the
transportation system within Tequesta. For the most part, road and street
maintenance as needed, has prevented physical deterioration of the street
system within the Village. The maintenance of Old Dixie Highway south of
Tequesta Drive is difficult to regularly keep maintained in good physical
condition. This is due to the heavy truck traffic that is generated by the
commercial activities in this area.
Old Dixie Highway is a County road. Therefore, maintenance is the respon-
sibility of Palm Beach County, not Tequesta. Improvements to Old Dixie
Highway have been recently accomplished. Rinker Construction Company
shared the expense with Palm Beach County to improve this roadway. It was
three-laned with a middle turning lane from Bridge Road to the south cor-
porate limits of Tequesta.
Aside from these limited commercial areas the location of other uses
throughout Tequesta and the associated social and economic impacts of those
uses have created minimal problems to the Village road and street system.
Section 163.3191 (2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments made to the Transportation element
since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
The major changes proposed by this EAR are primarily to the data,
background information and matters of fact. This information needs to be
updated appropriately.
It is also recommended that the Objectives and Plan Recommendations of this
element be re-evaluated. If it is determined that some of the directions
established by the Plan Recommendations are not practical or feasible, they
should be deleted. In other cases, some of the Objectives and Plan
Recommendations need to be adjusted to reflect current situations. These
changes should be made and reflected appropriately in the revised Plan.
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Section 163.3191 (2)(c) .
Many of the Objectives and recommendations of this element have been imple=
. mented since the Plan was adopted. Others remain valid as on-going strate- '
gies to maintain the transportation system but . may ,. not have been
specifically implemented since 'adoption of the Plan. • .
Those Objectives and Plan Recommendations 'that have been specifically acted
upon are discussed below. .
' 1 . . Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1. and Objective B., Plan
• Recommendation 4. . .
"Preserve the integrity of single family and low• density residential
areas by developing and maintaining transportation design criteria in .
local development 'codes that protects residents from unsafe
• ingress/egress points." .
H "The Village should consider developing strict requirements within its
development codes: which regulate that proper Site distances be main-
• tained at street intersections and which eliminate visual barriers to '
safe and controlled circulation .of traffic.!'
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by the Village in 1983, .
establishes various criteria and requirements that implement these. Plan
Recommendations. . . .
The Zoning Ordinance in combination with design''criteria established in the.
Subdivision Regulations, more precisely and effectively implement these
. , Plan Recommendations. .' '
The Zoning Ordinance establishes requirements for provision of. vehicular
and pedestrian visibility triangles as part of the General Provisions of
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Supplemental Regulations (Ref: Section 'X.A.3.). . Specifically, the require-
ments say ". ..in the event that a wall,. fence, .or hedge' is erected or ,
located on a cornea lot . or a double frontage lot, a vehicular and
• pedestrian visibility triangle shall ..be provided for a minimum distance of
ten (10') feet in both directions from the intersecting corner 'point 'of
property lines. The maximum height of any wall, fence., or hedge within .
. said visibility triangle shall be two and one-half (2P) feet." This
requirement is provided to eliminate potential visual barriers and provide .
for safe, controlled circulation of traffic at intersections.
The Plan Recommendations are also implemented subject to Site Plan Review
' as established in the ' Zoning Ordinance. : As part of the Site Plan
Application content, it, must be shown how, "Access and traffic flow and
volume, and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and
other types of traffic:" (Ref: Section X.M.3.d.3.) Also, the'Application
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Process requires that satisfactory provision has been made concerning
"Ingress and egress to the property and the proposed structures thereon,
with particular reference to automotive and ,pedestrian safety, separation
of automotive traffic, traffic flow volume and control. .." (Ref: Section
X.M.11.b.2.). The Village has sufficient regulations through the site plan
review process to accommodate these concerns.
The Subdivision Regulations (Appendix B, Code of Ordinances) presently in
effect have criteria established for the purpose of controlling vehicular
movement and safety, site distances and location of intersections and
ingress/egress points. (Ref: Appendix B, Section 3. Streets, Codes of
Ordinances).
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Through cooperative efforts with neighboring jurisdictions encourage
the diversion of traffic away from local residential areas of
Tequesta."
The Village has accomplished this by its existing transportation system
design. Residential areas are reasonably separated from the more intense
commercial uses. Traffic is carried to and from residential areas by a
system of collector and arterial streets. U.S. Highway 1 carries the most
volumes of traffic to and from Tequesta while Alternate A-1-A, located out-
side of the corporate limits, also accommodates major volumes of traffic to
the Tequesta area. These arterials are linked by a series of collector
streets (i.e. Tequesta Drive, Old Dixie Highway, Seabrook Road, Riverside
Drive and Country Club Drive) to residential areas, thus diverting and
dispersing large traffic volumes throughout the residential areas of
Tequesta.
Non-residential traffic has been effectively diverted from residential
areas through implementation and enforcement of the truck ordinance
(Ordinance 297, as amended by Ordinance 310). Limited truck traffic is
restricted to using only Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive. Trucks
must be permitted to drive these streets, but the types of trucks are
limited by weight and other criteria established in Ordinance 297.
The Town of Jupiter also enforces a truck ordinance which does not allow
truck traffic on Riverside Drive. Since Riverside Drive crossed into
Tequesta from Jupiter, this action by Tequesta's neighbor keeps commercial
traffic separated from the residential areas that are provided access to
other areas of the Village by Riverside Drive. Through these actions non-
residential traffic is adequately limited and diverted from residential
areas.
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3. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 5.
"The Village should work cooperatively with industrial landowners being
serviced by the FEC Railroad, as well as the Railroad itself, to locate
sidings a sufficient distance from the Tequesta Drive-FEC Railroad
intersection in an effort to mutually minimize and/or alleviate the
traffic congestion created at this point by shunting activities."
Since adoption of the Plan, the Village has taken action to help alleviate
this problem. In 1983, Rinker Construction came through site plan review
for renovation of existing facilities and activities at their site south of
Tequesta Drive on Old Dixie Highway. As a part of the approval for the
site improvements the Village required that a double-ended track for
shunting activities be built. As a condition to site plan approval, the
Village was able to divert switching to south of Tequesta Drive, and effec-
tively implement this recommendation while working in cooperation with the
affected parties.
Also, the Village adopted Ordinance 288 in 1981 that regulates the blocking
or railroad crossings within the Village by railroad companies. The
• Ordinance stipulates that no public street or vehicular crossing shall be
obstructed for more than ten (10) minutes under normal conditions and
times. (Ref: Section 1. , Ordinance 288).
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Paragraph (1) of Section 1. , further stipulates that during the hours of
7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. , 11 :30 A.M. and 1 :30 P.M. , and 4:00 P.M. and 6:00
P.M. , vehicular crossings and public streets shall not be blocked,
obstructed or closed by trains for longer than five (5) minutes.
Under situations where emergency vehicles must get through a blocked
crossing, the railroad is required to move the obstruction immediately
(Ref: Section 2. , Ordinance 288).
Although this ordinance does not eliminate traffic congestion problems at
railroad crossings, it does place reasonable regulations on the railroad
companies to limit the times of traffic blockage caused by shunting
activities.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Maintain adequate street signs, lights, markings and traffic lights to
ensure traffic control and safety in the Village."
The Village entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Palm Beach -
County in 1979 (through adoption of Resolution No. R-79-287) for traffic
engineering services. Through this Agreement the Village transferred cer-
tain responsibilities and duties to the County pertaining to the planning,
installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices on cer-
tain roadways and signalized intersections. The County agreed to assume
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funding obligation for the continued operation of the traffic design and
signalization responsibility as delineated under the terms of this
Agreement.
The existing roadways assumed by the County are Riverside Drive, Tequesta
Drive, Old Dixie Highway and CR 707 (only those portions within the Village
limits). The existing signalized intersections affected are: Tequesta
Drive and Riverside Drive; Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road; Tequesta Drive
and U.S. Highway 1 ; Tequesta Drive and Old Dixie Highway; Bridge Road and
U.S. Highway 1; and, SR 707 and Jupiter Inlet Colony Entrance/Exit.
Responsibilities assumed by the County are delineated in the Agreement
under Transfer of Functions and Duties (a) through (n). They include, but
are not limited to, the installation and maintenance of signs, signals,
markings and other traffic control and safety devices.
5. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Restrict fast through traffic passing through Tequesta entirely to
U.S. Highway 1."
Traffic volume count figures reveal that the major volumes of traffic
passing into and through Tequesta are restricted to U.S. Highway 1. There
are two (2) traffic count stations on U.S. Highway 1 that record these
figures. Since adoption of the Plan, annual average counts have increased
from 18,905 (1978) to 29,880 (1982) at one location and from 20,680 (1978)
to 24,400 (1982) at the other locations. This represents increases in
traffic volumes for this time period of 58% and 18% respectively.
6. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 4.
"Work cooperatively with all affected jurisdictions toward improving
communication systems with the draw bridge facility on SR 707 to assure
that protective and emergency services will not be interrupted by
bridge openings."
When an emergency call is received by the Tequesta Police Department and
immediate access, to and from the island is critical, the Emergency Vehicle
Dispatcher makes a direct call to the bridge tender so that bridge openings
will be restricted until action can be taken and completed. This form of
communication has worked effectively to avoid emergency situation problems.
7. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"Before expanding the transportation network the Village should care-
fully scrutinize and investigate the utilization of existing facilities
to determine whether or not modifications to the current network would
more cost effectively satisfy demands places upon it."
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The Village Council can accommodate this Recommendation through Site Plan
Review of developments. Procedures established in site plan review require
that the exact, location and use of the transportation network be shown and
that success, traffic flows and volumes, and how vehicular traffic will be
separated from other types of transportation will be sufficiently
demonstrated (Ref: Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section X.M.3. ,
Application Content).
Developers are required by the Village to construct the roads that will
comprise the street system of the proposed development.
These regulations and requirements provide for careful review of develop-
ments and associated transportation impacts. In addition, terms of the
Intergovernmental Agreement between Tequesta and Palm Beach County state
that the County assumes the cost of improvement or modifications to those
facilities under their jurisdiction. All of these factors in combination
provide for necessary transportation facilities while keeping costs to the
Village down.
8. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 3, 4 and 5.
"Promote expansion of existing bikepath system within the Village and
coordinate the neighboring jurisdictions in developing an integrated
bikepath system."
"Bikepaths should be designed and located in such a way to direct users
of areas of high public use such as governmental, commercial, civic and
cultural areas, as well as recreational sites."
"Wherever possible, pedestrian and bicycle traffic should be separated
from vehicular traffic."
The bikepath system in Tequesta has already been discussed in the
Recreation/Open Space element of this EAR. In brief, the existing system
and those bikepaths constructed since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan have been built within road rights-of-way and separated
from the street system. Also, the current bikepath system is accessible to
recreational, governmental and other intense use areas. The system has
also been coordinated as much as possible with other jurisdictions. For
example, the Seabrook Road bikepath connects to the bikepath system in
Martin County on County Line Road at Tequesta Park. Therefore, the bike-
path system in Tequesta is designed adequately to provide a system that
connects intensive use areas, and that has been integrated with other bike-
paths, where they exist.
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Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
The only major change, aside form basic updates to data and background
information, regards Plan Recommendation 3.. of Objective A:
"The Village should encourage the development of marginal access roads
in the developing commercial areas along U.S. Highway 1 to provide
controlled access to and from these areas of high traffic generation."
It is recommended that this Plan Recommendation be deleted from the Plan.
This Recommendation is no longer considered a feasible or pratical
situation for this area of the Village.
Aside from this item, there have been no other major unforeseen or unan-
ticipated problems and opportunities regarding the transportation system
that serves the Village.
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Intergovernmental Coordination
Since municipal services are provided through a combination of the Village
and other local governments and entities. intergovernmental coordination is
essential for the effective and efficient provision of these services and
facilities. Intergovernmental coordination is a broad term and takes many
implementing forms. It includes informal understandings which ease day-to-
day functions and ranges to the formal, written agreements between local
governments and agencies. Attention is restricted in the Element to the
formal agreements that exist between Tequesta and other entities.
Section 163.3191 (2)(a)
There have been no major problems of development, physical deterioration,
location of uses or the social and economic effects of those uses as it
relates to intergovernmental coordination in Tequesta.
Section 163.3191 (2)(b)
There have been no changes or amendments to the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
It is recommended by this EAR that necessary changes to background infor-
mation and matters of fact be made to bring this information up-to-date.
Appropriate updates should be made to Appendices I, II and III.
It is also recommended that the "Examples of Implementation Strategies" and
"Hypothetical Situations" as listed in the Future Plan portion of this
Element be deleted. They provide good working examples, but they should be
eliminated from the Plan and used as references.
Section 163.31919 (2)(c)
Some of the Objectives and Plan Recommendations of the Intergovernmental
Coordination Element have be implemented since adoption of the Plan.
Specific actions which implement this Element are discussed herein.
1 . Objective A. and Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"To consider the external effect on neighboring jurisdictions and the
region an integral part of Village Comprehensive activities."
"Identify those development activities which affect other jurisdic-
tions, and also evaluate the impacts of such activities."
During the preparation of the original Comprehensive Development Plan, the
Village met with neighboring jurisdictions to discuss and compare planning
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activities. The Village met with Palm Beach County, Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony and it was documented in the Plan that there were no major
incompatibilities between respective Plans, and that they had been coor-
dinated in their preparation.
Similar meetings and documentation have been accomplished as part of this
EAR and update to the Comprehensive Development Plan. (Letters are docu-
mented in the Comprehensive Development Plan, Appendices to Land Use
Element).
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"The Village should promote compatibility between the Village and adja-
cent jurisdictions in such matters as traffic regulations, aesthetics,
etc.."
Since adoption of the Plan, the Village has entered into various interlocal
agreements and adopted resolutions which promote this Recommendation. In
1979, they entered into an intergovernmental agreement with
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County for traffic engineering services. Under terms of this agreementttthe
County assumes responsibility for traffic engineering functions pertaining
to the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control
devices on certain roadways and signalized intersections.
The Village also provides building inspection services to Jupiter Inlet
Colony. This arrangement is consumated by letter agreement between the
Village and the Colony.
Since original Plan adoption, the Village has continued to be a member of
the Loxahatchee Council of Governments (COG). The COG was established for
the purpose of providing a forum to study area problems of mutual interest
and concern to the counties, (Palm. Beach and Martin), cities (Jupiter,
Jupiter Inlet Colony, Juno Beach) and other interested entities (ENCON),
drainage districts, etc.) of the Loxahatchee River Area.
recently
appointed staff personnel from each of the jurisdictions to hstue dy areawide
planning needs and issues.
Tequesta has joined many other cities in Palm Beach County and other
general purpose governments to develop an areawide waste treatment manage-
ment system ("208 Plan"). The Village adopted Resolution No. 6-78/79 in
February, 1979 that also states that the Village will consider the adoption
of water quality management strategies when preparing or revising the
Comprehensive Development Plan. These management strategies are discussed
in more detail in the Wastewater Systems Element.
. The Village also participated in the Loxahatchee River Basin Study which
was completed in 1979. Tequesta joined with Palm Beach and Martin
Counties, State of Florida USGS, South Florida Water Management District,
Jupiter Inlet District, ENCON, Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony in the per-
formance of this study.
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In another effort to promote intergovernmental coordination, the Village
participates in the expanded 911 System which helps implement the Statewide
Emergency Telephone Number "911" System Plan. The Village coordinates with
the County, Sheriff and other participating municipalities under terms of
this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement operates as a Public Safety
Answering Point (PSAP) in the 911 System. The particopating members shall
receive emergency calls relating to public safety as those calls are routed
through the central 911 switching system. However, the primary purpose of
this Agreement is to specify the appropriate actions to be taken by the
participant in the countywide 911 system in the event that an emergency
call is manually or electronically misrouted to the improper PSAP.
Further, this Agreement is intended to insure that 911 participants
cooperate in providing the necessary data pertaining to changes in munici-
pal boundaries which result from annexation, de-annexation or land develop-
ment of any kind.
3. Objective E.
"To maintain high standards in the execution of service agreements."
The Village has continued to maintain high standards in the execution of
service agreements since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
In addition to the agreements already discussed, the Village has maintained
various agreements in the provision of services that existed when the Plan
was adopted.
The Village continues to provide potable water supply to all of Tequesta
and Jupiter Inlet Colony and to the area north of the Loxahatchee River
in the Town of Jupiter as well as to contiguous areas in Palm Beach and
Martin Counties.
Tequesta Park is _still leased by the Village from the Department of Natural
Resources to provide recreational opportunities to its residents as well as
to residents of northern Palm Beach County and Martin County.
Tequesta provides expanded educational opportunities by participating with
the Palm Beach County School Board in Community School Program. The
Village contributes an earmarked amount each year to cooperatively operate
a Community School Program at the high school in Jupiter which offers an
array of classes and educational opportunities at the school after regular
hours.
The Village entered into Interlocal Agreement in 1983, with Palm Beach
County to participate in the Local Option Gas Tax. Under this Agreement
the Village will receive a proportionate share of the proceeds from this
tax. The tax was imposed September 1 , 1983 and continues for a five (5)
year period.
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Beginning October 1 , 1984, the Village has received fire protection service
from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department. The Village pays for
these services through ad valorum tax revenues.
The Village also utilizes the Palm Beach County Jail to hold prisoners
prior to the filing of charges. The Village and Sheriff's Office continue
to work cooperatively in these efforts.
The Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON) supplies the
Village wastewater collection and treatment service (Ordinance 209). The
provision of these services continues to be adequate to meet Village needs.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) works with the Village
in establishing the amount of water which Tequesta can withdraw from the
groundwater supply. The Village currently has a withdrawal permit from
SFWMD for .96 million gallons per day.
The Village also adopted the Palm Beach County Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
Under the Ordinance, the Village retains 2% of the fees collected for road
impacts to cover administrative expenses.
Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
There have been no major unanticipated or unforeseen problems and oppor-
tunities regarding Intergovernmental Coordination since the Comprehensive
. Development Plan was adopted. However, it is recommended that the
Objectives and Plan Recommendation of this element be revisited for current
applicability. Where changes are necessary, they should be appropriately
reflected in the updated Plan.
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Community Facilities
The community facilities and services addressed in the Tequesta
Comprehensive Development Plan include administrative buildings, education,
libraries, health and human services, police protection, fire protection,
and civil defense. The utilities and recreation/open space are addressed
as separate elements in this report.
Section 163.3191 (2)(a)
There have been no major problems with development, physical deterioration,
location of land uses, or subsequent social and economic effects in the
provisions of community facilities and services since adoption of the Plan.
Many community facilities and services are provided to Village residents by
other jurisdictions and local governments. Regarding protective services,
the Village maintains its own Police Department for police protection ser-
vice. A civil defense plan which is coordinated with surrounding areas and
the overall Palm Beach County program was adopted in 1979, and it is admi-
nistered by the Village. Fire fighting and protection services, however,
presently are provided by the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department.
Educational facilities and curriculums are operated by the Palm Beach
County school system and health and human services are provided to Tequesta
residents by various private and public entities beyond the purview and
responsibility of the Village. Tequesta is a participating member of the
Palm Beach County Public Library System, as well. The North County Branch
is located in Gallery Square North, but the Village is not responsible for
its operation or administration.
The administrative functions are carried out by the Village Manager and his
various departments. All facilities to accommodate the administrative
functions are owned by the Village.
The Village has effectively maintained and improved, where necessary, com-
munity facilities and services since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan.
Section 163.3191 (2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Community Facilities ele-
ment since the Plan's adoption. The primary changes recommended by this
EAR are to data, background information and matters of fact. However, cer-
tain Plan Recommendations in this element are either no longer applicable
or pratical to serve Village needs. It is recommended that these recommen-
dations be adjusted appropriately or deleted.
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Section 163.3191 (2)(c)
Many of the Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendation of the Community
Facilities element have been adhered to since adoption of the Plan. Those
that have been specifically implemented are addressed in this Section.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS:
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The Objectives and Plan Recommendations regarding Village Administration
and public buildings have been maintained in some cases while others have
proven ineffective.
1. Objective and Plan Recommendations 5. & 6.
"The design and location of public buildings for maximum utilization as
an integral part of the Village."
"Continue to maintain the Village Hall as the focal point for public
administration and service."
"Predict the need for expansion and plan accordingly."
The administrative function are primarily housed in the Village Hall on
Tequesta Drive between Seabrook Road and Willow. Its central location pro-
vides for convenient access for Village residents. since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan growth and development and increased admi-
nistrative functions created a demand for expansion to existing facilities.
In FY81•-82 a new building was constructed directly behind Village Hall to
house the Water Department and Building Department. The Maintenance
Depart-;nent utilizes a commercial type building behind Village Hall to house
its equipment. The Police Department has remained in the Village Hall
building.
The Village has, therefore, effectively located and designed its additional
space for maximum utilization. The Village Hall with the Police Department
headquarters and the addition of the Water and Building Department expan-
sions, has been maintained as a focal point for public administration and
service. The only department housed at a different location is the
Recreation Department which is located at Tequesta Park.
The Village predicted the need for expansion, however, the present Plan
called for eventual relocation of the Police Department to the property
east of Village Ha11 (Ref: Plan Recommendation 2.) and to use the Police
Department space for Building and Water Department needs as well as for
increased space needs of the Village Manager (Ref: Plan Recommendation 3. )
Plans changed since original adoption of the Comprehensive Development
Plan. Nevertheless, expansion needs were predicted and planned for as spe-
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cified in Plan Recommendation 2. and 3. did not occur, it is recommended
that they be deleted from the revised, updated Plan. Also, Plan
Recommendation 4. , "Remove the Maintenance Department from the Village Hall
to a less congested area (e.g. the well field area on Old Dixie Highway or
the Village owned property on Dover Road)" should be deleted since it has
be implemented by being moved to a less congested area.
Tequesta has taken a position since adoption of the Plan that the Village
owned property east of Village Hall (referred to as "The Village Green")
should be maintained as an open space, passive recreational area. The
Village in cooperation with local community groups recently constructed
such a facility at this site.
EDUCATION:
The Goals and most of the Objectives and Plan Recommendations of the
Education element area aimed at coordination and cooperation between the
Village of Tequesta, the Palm Beach county School Board and any other edu-
cational institutions/entities. The location, design and construction of
educational facilities as well as the development of school curriculum and
programs are primarily a function of the School Board and beyond the pur-
view of Village Responsibility. The Village does cooperate and support
improved educational systems, and in this sense, has implemented many of
the Objectives and Recommendations of this element. They represent on-
going support statements and policies, and they should remain in the Plan
for those purposes.
Some of the Objectives and Plan Recommendations are more specific and
implementation activities have been accomplished since adoption of the
Plan.
1 . Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"The Village should not encourage the development of school facilities
within its existing corporate boundaries, however, it should remain
flexible in offering existing facilities of public use for multi-
purpose educational programs."
There have been no school facilities constructed within the Village of
Tequesta since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan, and the
Village continues to endorse this issue. Although facilities of public use
are available for various programs, there has not been a demand for them.
The churches and other private organizations in Tequesta have offered
various programs that are not provided by the public educational system.
2. Objective C. , Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 1. and 2.
"Support adult educational programs."
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"The Village should encourage an arrangement with surrounding educa-
tional institutions whereby extension courses in crafts, the arts, and
general studies will be made available to its citizens if desired."
"The "Community School" concept should be supported in conjunction with
adult educational programs."
The Village continues to support adult educational programs primarily in
conjunction with the Community School concept. The Community School offers
various recreational programs as well as educational programs to residents
of Tequesta and surrounding areas. As discussed in the Recreation/Open
Space element of this report, the Village currently has an Agreement with
the Palm Beach County School Board to operate a Community School at Jupiter,
Senior High Community School. The Village contributes to this program
annually which has been well received and utilized by area residents.
3. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Any new development in the Village should initiate close coordination
and review between Tequesta and the County School Board. This effort
will encourage orderly growth in the Village while providing essential
information to the School Board for future educational considerations.'
One of the actions taken by the Village since adoption of the Plan that
could help improve coordination of these activities was to adopt strict
site plan review procedures in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, 1983.
Major development, as defined by the Ordinance, requires site plan review.
Prior to application by the developer for site plan review, a pre-
appliat•ion meeting is to be called to bring the developer/landowner,
Vi1LFre personnel and other affected agencies/entities together to discuss
propos•�d developments. The County School Board should be notified, when
deemed necessary, by the Village to partake in this initial meeting to
exchange mutual concerns and to gather appropriate information for future
educational purposes.
It is recommended that Plan Recommendations 1. and 3. under Objective E. be
deleted from the revised updated Comprehensive Development Plan. These
recommendations provide support for alternative funding methods and scruti-
nizing funding priorities for school construction purposes. These types of
activities are really the responsibility of the County School Board and
even though the Village supports their activities, the Village is not
directly involved in making these decisions or taking these actions.
Therefore, the recon:.nendations, as presented, have no real pratical
meaning.
LIBRARIES:
The Goal established in the Libraries Section of this element which strives
for "A library service which provides quality service to all residents of
Tequesta", is an on-going goal that is being accomplished primarily through
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the Palm Beach County Library System. The Village continues to be a par-
ticipating member of the Library System. Residents of Tequesta, as a
result, have access to all the facilities and services of the system, as
well as to the services of the State of Florida through the County System.
there is no charge to participating communities.
All of the Plan Recommendations that have been or are being implemented
toward attaining the Objective: "The optimum use of library facilities and
services."
1. Objective, Plan Recommendations 1. and 3.
"Inform Tequesta residents of the convenience of the bookmobile, as
well as the other Palm Beach County Public Library services."
"Work cooperatively with the Palm Beach County Public Library System in
attempting to provide the best service possible to participating
members."
Although the bookmobile does not have scheduled stops in Tequesta, Village
residents do have access to the mobile library unit at locations in the
Juno Beach area. The Juno Beach Town Hall still is a scheduled visit once
a week. Since adoption of the Plan, the Waterford Residence Center located
on U.S. Highway 1 in Juno Beach has been as a scheduled location once per
week also.
Village residents have access to the County Branch Libraries in the
northern Palm Beach County area. The North County Branch which is located
in Gallery Square North adjacent to Villag Hall has expanded its volume
collection and services. This facility now has 16,900 volumes which is
continually updated, as well as framed art reproductions, large print
books, adult and children records, magazines and paperbacks. Interlibrary
loans can also be arranged by the North County Branch, checking out of
films, getting books by mail and arranging for "Talking Books."
Residents also have easy access to the Branch Library facility in neigh-
boring Jupiter. The Jupiter Branch has 12,300 volumes currently which in
combination with the North County Branch provides access to nearly 30,000
volumes to Tequesta residents.
Also available, at no charge, to all residents of Palm Beach County who
qualify as visually or physically handicapped is the Service for the Blind
and Physically Handicapped. This is a national program sponsored by the
Library of Congress and operated through the Palm Beach County Library
Taxing District.
A broad ran6e of facilities, programs and services are being provided for
use by Village residents.
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2. Objective, Plan Recommendation 2.
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"Work with the Palm Beach County Public Library system to locate a site
for a larger branch facility to relieve overcrowded conditions at the
North County Branch in Tequesta."
The Plan as originally adopted stated that Palm Beach County acknowledged a
need for an expanded library facility in the North county area to relieve
overcrowded conditions, but no immediate plans had been formalized for
expansion in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) of the Library System.
Since adoption of the Village Comprehensive Development Plan, the Palm
Beach County Library System expanded its branch facility in Jupiter in
1983.
Therefore, this Plan Recommendation should be deleted in the proposed
revised Comprehensive Development Plan.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:
Health and human services are provided to residents of Tequesta through a
variety of sources, facilities and services, There are no major health or
human service facilities located within the Village, however, ambulance
service is available from an organization in Tequesta.
Section 163.3191 (2)(a)
There have been no problems with development or physical deterioration of
health and human service facilities in the Village since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The only health related facility within
Tequ:sLa's corporate limits is North County Ambulance, Inc. It has been
in operation for nineteen (19) years, and the Village has not witnessed
problems with its location, physical condition or social and economic
effects as a result of its location in regards to other development in
Tequesta.
Section 183.3191 (2)(b)
There have been no changes or amendments made to the Health and Homan
Services portion of the Community Facilities element since adoption of the
Plan.
There have been various organizational and functional changes in the provi-
sion of health and human services since the Plan was adopted. The District
IX Health Council replaced the Health Planning Council in 1983 as the
designated Health systems Agency for Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie,
Okeechobee and Indian River Counties. District IX maintains a continuous
planning effort involving itself with assessing health services and faci-
lity needs. Its basic function is to emphasize the advocacy of preven-
tative health care and local health care planning.
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These changes, as well as, other basic data and background information and
matters of fact should be reflected in the revised, updated Comprehensive
Development Plan. There are no major changes recommended by this EAR to
the Goal, Objectives or Plan Recommendations of the Health and Human
Services element.
Section 163.3191 (2)(c)
The Goals, Objective and Plan Recommendations have been adhered to by the
Village. The various actions and activities that have taken place since
adoption of the Plan that implement this element are discussed herein.
1 . Objective A. ; Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1. , 2. , and 3.
"The participation of Village residents in available services and deli-
very systems."
"Make Village residents aware of the availability of health and human
services through public, private and volunteer organizations."
"Continue to support the North County First Aid Squade."
"Encourage financial and volunteer support for area health facilities."
Since most health care facilities and human services/facilities are located
in areas outside of Tequesta and are not under the purview or respon-
sibility of the Village government, these important areas of concern have
been assumed by areawide and local volunteer organizations. However, the
Vil1ige does lend its support in various ways to accommodate health and
human services, Various literature and information is available to the
genera1 public at Village Hall. The Village also encourages its citizens
to participate in volunteer activities of areawide organizations, such as
the District IX Health Council, and to provide support to North County
Ambulance, Inc. located in Tequesta. North County Ambulance, Inc. does not
employ professional paramedics, but a major part of this organization's
success stems from the volunteer help it has to administer and service
daily operations. They are financially supported by service fees collected
and contributions. The Village makes an annual contribution to North
County Ambulance, Inc. generally in the amount of $3,000.00. Volunteerism
and support by contributions have been the key to success of many of the
health and human services provided to Tequesta residents.
Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
There have been no major unforeseen or unanticipated problems and oppor-
tunities regarding the provision of health and human services to the resi-
dents of Tequesta since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
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POLICE PROTECTION:
The Objectives and Plan Recommendations that have been implemented since
adoption of the Plan are discussed herein as they related to achieving the
Police Protection Goal: "The provision of complete and competent police
services through an organizational structure that most effectively and
efficiently meets its responsibility."
1 . Objective A.
"The maintenance of adequate police strength to provide security and
protection to the Village of Tequesta."
Between adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan and 1984 when data
and information Was collected, the Village Police Department has added one
(1) full time police officer to its staff and one (1) non-paid volunteer
officer. The Village Police Department now has seventeen (17) full time
certified police officers and four (4) dispatchers. Three (3) auxiliary
officers supplement the force and assist in emergency situations. The
current compliment of personnel provides adequate police strength to pro-
tect village residents and maintain Tequesta as a secure and safe place to
live.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendations 1 . and 4.
"Maintain high qualifications and standards for police personnel."
"Encourage Village police officers to participate in the State of
Florida incentive programs for additional education and training and
involve the officers in local seminars and workshops to provide con-
tinuous training in all aspects of law enforcement.
The Police Department maintains a highly trained and qualified force. The
Village prefers to hire officers who are already certified. However, those
that are not certified when hired are sponsored in the Police Academy at
Palm Beach Junior College. All full-time officers in the Department are
certified.
The Village takes advantage of the State of Florida incentive programs for
its officers to gain additional law enforcement education and training.
Through the State Revenue Sharing System a monthly pay supplement is
available to officers who participate in career development courses. The
Tequesta police officers are able to partivipate in a full incentive
program through Palm Beach Junior College and Indian River Community
College. There are also a number of seminars and workshops devoted to law
enforcement available to them.
The Tequesta Police Department has access to the Palm Beach County
Sheriff's Lab, and the Martin County range is available for firearms prac-
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tice, training and testing. The Police Department presently has certified .
instructors in firearms training to instruct and train the other officers.
3. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Provide adequate equipment and communications systems."
The Police Department continues to have adequate equipment and com-
munications systems to provide full police protection services to Village
residents. Since adoption of the Plan, the Department has added one (1)
marked patrol car, one (1) unmarked detective car and a van to its fleet.
The Village only has one (1) jail cell, but it is used for temporary deten-
tion purposes only. Offenders are transferred to the Palm Beach County
Jail as soon as possible. The force continues to have a Citizens Band (CB)
unit located in the station for emergency purposes. Markers have been
placed throughout the Village indicating that in case of an emergency,
anyone passing can call the Police Department on Channel 9.
The Department still does not have an emergency response vehicle.
Emergency services are provided by the North County First Aid Squad, and
the Village provides radio dispatch and telephone answering services in
emergencies. Tequesta is also a participating member in the expanded 911
System in May, 1983 through mutual aid agreement with Palm Beach County.
Under this agreement, the Village acts as a Public Safety Answering Point
(PSAP). The Police Department receives calls relating to public safety as
those calls are routed through the central 911 switching system operated by
Southern Bell Telephone Company.
4. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 5.
"Work ' cooperatively with the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railraod to
mutually alleviate the traffic congestion problem created by the F.E.C.
Shuntings at the Tequesta Drive railroad crossing."
In 1982, the Village adopted Ordinance 288 which regulates the blocking of
railroad crossings by railroad companies. The Ordinance and its stipula-
tions are discussed in detail in the Transportation element of this report.
In regards to the Plan Recommendations as it relates to police protection
and emergency services, Section 2. of Ordinance 288 does specifically
require that the railroad is required to move any obstruction from the
crossing area to allow police, fire and other emergency vehicles to pass
through.
5. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 6.
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"Maintain and improve communications with the bridge tender at State
Road 707 across the Intracoastal Waterway to assure adequate access is
available in times of emergency."
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When emergency access to and from the island area is necessary, it is the
Police Department's responsibility to make a direct call to the bridge
tender to restrict all openings until appropriate actions can be taken.
Emergency situations of this type have not occurred frequently and this form
of communications has worked effectively.
6. Objective4 A., Plan Recommendations 7. and 8.
"Maintain an atmosphere of mutual cooperation with the Palm Beach
County Sheriff's office."
"Promote the spirit of cooperation initiated by the mutual aid
agreement with Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony."
A spirit of mutual cooperation between the Tequesta Police Department and
neighboring jurisdictions has been maintained since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The residents of Tequesta pay annually an
established mileage to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. In return,
they may request assistance at any time from the Sheriff. The Village'
Police Department has established a professional investigative section and •
Tequesta police officers are trained in crime scene investigation.
Therefore, requests from the Sheriff have been minimal. 1982 statistics
compiled by the Tequesta Police Department revealed that assistance was
requested from the Sheriff's Office in five (5) cases. Comparatively, in
that year, the Tequesta Police Department provided assistance to the
Sheriff on fifty-three (53) cases.
The Village executed mutual-aid agreements with the Town of Jupiter (Res.
No. 34-78) and Jupiter Inlet Colony (Res. No. 180-78-13) in 1978. these
agreements remain in effect today. Basically, the mutual-aid agreements
give police officers of Tequesta, Jupiter and Jupiter Inlet Colony full
police powers in all three (3) municipalities in the event they are called
on for assistance.
7. Objective B. , Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 1 . and 2.
"The participation and support of the community in preventing and
fighting crime."
"Encourage the cooperation of the citizens in maintaining law and
order."
"Support and expand the crime prevention program initiated by the
Police Department."
The Police Department has effectively solicited the participation and sup-
port of the community in fighting and preventing crimes by organizing and
implementing an extensive crime prevention program for Village residents in
an effort to maintain law and order in the community. The Department has
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embarked on a crime prevention program that organizes the Village into
blocks, assigns block captains and gives tips on safety. The Police
Department also offers seminars to be held in individual homes. It is
anticipated that the mutual efforts and cooperation between the Village
Police and residents will help reduce crime to an even greater extent in
Tequesta.
8. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Inform the citizens of Tequesta regarding the availability of police
monitoring of homes closed for vacations or extended absences."
Village Police Department maintains an on-going policy of providing police
monitoring and inspections of homes when residents are gone on vacations or
absent for extended periods of time.
FIRE PROTECTION:
Many of the Objectives and Plan Recommendations regarding fire protection
services have been implemented since the Plan was adopted. Fire-fighting
and protection is not a municipal function in Tequesta, but rather has been
a responsibility of the Jupiter/Tequesta Fire Control District #1 and more
recently, by the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department Battalion No. 1.
Actions to implement the recommendations are discussed below:
1 . Objective A. , Objective A. , Plan Recommendations 2. and 3.
'!The maintenance of adequate fire protection service and facilities to
ensure the safety and security of Village residents."
"Support the Fire Control District in its endeavors to maintain high
standards and good working conditions for fire-fighting personnel."
"Support the Fire Control District in maintaining adequate equipment
and facilities for fire-fighting purposes."
When the Comprehensive Development was adopted, the Jupiter/Tequesta Fire
control District employed a full-time staff of twenty-seven (27) firemen.
With the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, Inspector, a
daytime Secretary, Dispatcher and two (2) night time dispatchers, the force
has almost doubled to present day employment of fifty-three (53) full-time
firemen. When the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department took over coun-
tywide jurisdiction for fire fighting in 1984, Battalion No. 1 became the
department serving the North County area. Eighty-eight (88) full-time fire
fighters are in Battalion No. 1. All of the firemen are certified fire-
fighters. High standards are maintained through the certification process.
Certification requires extensive training and completion of a 200 hour
course. Fire-fighters are encouraged and sponsored by the Fire Control
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District to complete this course offered at South Technical Education
Center in Boynton Beach. The firemen are constantly trained locally
through practice drills, and they receive additional training at the State
Fire College in Ocala and the National Fire Academy in Maryland.
Fire-fighting equipment is kept at the Station No. 11 in Tequesta, and
Station No. 12 in Jupiter. Response time to fires has been very efficient,
averaging approximately three (3) minutes.
Through the training and educational program incentives offered to the
fire-fighters and the equipment and facilities maintained by the Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue Department Battalion No. 1 , Village residents receive
fire protection services that ensures safety and security.
2. Objective A., Plan Recommendation 5.
"Be alert to the adequacy of the fire station facility on Seabrook Road
as the Village expands."
This sub-station facility effectively supplements the Jupiter/Tequesta Fire
Control District needs in the Tequesta area. A 1000 G.P.M. pumper and
brush truck are housed at this facility. In conjunction with the main fire
station, the sub-station location, the relatively small size in land area
of Tequesta and few barriers to hinder emergency response times, fire pro-
tection service is adequately provided to the Tequesta community.
Since expansion of services and facilities is not the responsibility of the
Village, but lies with the fire-fighting and protection entity serving
Tequesta, it is recommended that this Plan Recommendation be deleted in the
revised, updated Plan.
3. Objective B. , Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"The participation and support of the community in preventing and
fighting fires."
"Encourage the cooperation of Tequesta residents in fire prevention
practices recommended by the Fire Control District."
The Jupiter/Tequesta Fire Control District and now, the Palm Beach County
Fire Rescue Department Battalion No. 1 have provided individual inspection
service and fire prevention programs throughout their service area,
including Tequesta. ThQ fire prevention programs are aimed at educating
children and adults alike. Firemen visit various schools to give lectures
on fire prevention, and offer tours of the fire station and facilities.
Fire prevention programs are also offered to adults through the Community
School program, and upon individual request from various groups and
associations.
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These cooperative efforts have heightened the community's awareness of fire
prevention practices.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Continue to work with the Fire Control District in passing and
enforcing the Village Ordinances which aid in the prevention of fires."
The Village presently operates under the 1983 Volumes of the National Fire
Prevention Code and the Palm Beach County Uniform Fire Code.
Village ordinances which are adopted and enforced that affect fire preven-
tion include the Standard Building Code, 1982 Edition, and the Uniform
Minimum Countywide Amendment to the Standard Building Code, 1982 Edition.
These codes were adopted by the Village in 1983.
5. Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 3. and 4.
"Assist the Fire Control District by clearly marking fire lanes on
public thoroughfares and encourage the business community to post fire
lanes in areas of substantial public use."
"Support strict enforcement by the Village Police Department in its
endeavors to maintain fire lanes free from obstructions."
The Village does not mark fire lanes on public throughfares. This is done
by the Fire Rescue Department. Therefore, this portion of the Plan
Recommendation should be deleted from the revised, updated Comprehensive
Development Plan.
The Village does, however, through the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
establish regulations to assist the Fire Control District. As part of the
Application Process for Site Plan review, the Building Official must review
the site plan application ". . .to insure compliance with the applicable site
regulations, use regulations, parking regulations, and all other technical
requirements." (Ref. Section X.M.4.a) Also, a part of the Village Council
review, certain provisions and arrangement must be made regarding various
review standards. For example, provisions must be made for ingress and
egress to the property and the proposed structures thereon, with particular
reference to automotive and pedestrian safety...provision of services and
servicing of utilities and refuse collection, and access in case of fire,
catastrophe, or emergency." (Ref. Section X.M.4.b.2), and "Location and
relationship of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities to
thoroughfares and internal traffic patterns within the property, with par-
ticular reference to....access in case of fire or catastrophe, and screening
and landscaping (Ref. Section X.M.4.b.3.).
As part of the Building Official's review, it has been normal practice to
allow the Fire control District and now the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Department to review building plans prior to review by the Village.
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It has been a practice of the Village Police Department to strictly
enforce keeping fire lanes unobstructed.
It should be noted that beginning October 1, 1984, the Jupiter/Tequesta
Fire Control District #1 was consolidated into an overall County system
called the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department. The Objective and
Plan Recommendations that specifically site the Fire Control District
should be amended in the revised, updated Comprehensive Development Plan to
reflect this change.
CIVIL DEFENSE PROTECTION:
The Civil Defense Protection Goal: "The ability of the Village to effec-
tively cope with natural and man-made disasters through adequate planning
and preparedness", is being effectively pursued since the Village adopted
its original civil defense plan in 1979. The Objectives and Plan
Recommendations of this element are on-going directives. Actions that have
been taken since adoption of the Plan regarding civil defense protection
are identified herein.
1 . Objective
"The preparation and planning for any disaster eventuality in order to
protect life and property.
The preparation and planning for civil defense protection was initiated
when the Village adopted The Village of Tequesta Emergency Operations Plan,
1979. This Plan is updated annually, therefore, Tequesta is presently
operating under the 1985 Plan. The purposes of the Emergency Operations
Plan, are: to minimize the effects of a disaster upon the people and
resources of the Village; to effect recovery in post-disaster periods; and,
to render support to the state and federal governments in their survival
and recovery efforts. The Plan set forths a functional planning and opera-
tions effort for times of emergency/disaster. Specifically, the Plan
established an organizational structure for administration of activities,
identifies various operations, sets forth directions and controls, iden-
tifies communication and warning systems, evacuation routes, shelters and
call-up lists of area physicians, hospitals, first-aid squads, police
departments and other emergency-related services.
2. Objectives, Plan Recommendations 1 . and 2.
"Maintain a Village Civil Defense system ensures the continuity of
government in a disaster situation."
"Support financially and with volunteers the Civil Defense effort in
the area."
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The Emergency Operations Plan established a chain of authority and func-
tional operations for various Village Departments to ensure that continuity
of government is maintained in a disaster situation. The direction and
control of the Village of Tequesta disaster preparedness operations rest
with the Village Council, and the chain of authority is as follows: 1)
Chairman, Mayor, 2) Municipal Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Police
Chief, 3) Municipal Disaster Preparedness Deputy Coordinator, presently
Captain of police force.
The Municipal Disaster Preparedness Coordinator (Police Chief) will, during
the time of emergency, direct and coordinate all municipal departments and
agencies as well as non-governmental supporting agencies and volunteers.
The Village Departments are assigned specific functions by the Plan. The
Police Department is responsible for: warning the general public; protec-
tion of life and property, enforcement of laws, preservation of order and
prevention of crime; traffic control; evacuation of citizens, protection of
municipal and private installations, supplies and equipment, providing
assistance to other services; and, intelligence gathering. Public Works
(Maintenance and Water Departments) is to: maintain municipally-owned
roads and repair damage to municipal property; assist the Police Department
in heavy rescue operations; clear debris from streets; assess damage; and
make recoveries to damaged public utilities. Administration is responsible
for maintaining records of disaster operations, submit appropriate reports
and keep financial records of all disaster-related expenses. Other munici-
pal departments may be assigned functions, if necessary. Call-up lists
have also been prepared, as part of the volunteer effort, for assistance
during times of disaster.
3. Objective, Plan Recommendation 3.
"rnntinue to coordinate efforts with the surrounding area and with the
overall County Civil Defense programs."
The Tequesta Civil Defense efforts have been coordinated with surrounding
areas and the Palm Beach County program primarily through the Council of
Governments (COG). The COG has representation from Tequesta, Jupiter,
Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County, Martin County and other
agencies/entities. The individual governments have ultimate responsibility
in the event of disaster, but the COG addresses interrelated problems and
works closely with the civil defense representatives of the municipalities
and Counties.
4. Objective, Plan Recommendation 4.
Through the Emergency Operations Plan, citizens of Tequesta are
informed of the locations of shelters for natural and nuclear
disasters. If relocation becomes necessary, residents of the affected
area will be notified by local radio and television and by the presi-
dents of local and civic organizations. Areas in the Village have been
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designated for relocation to specific shelters in times of natural
disaster. The First United Presbyterian Church, American Legion Hall,
Church of the Good Shepard, First Baptist Church and St. Judes Church have
been selected as natural disaster shelters, and they will accommodate those
areas specifically identified in the Plan. -
The Village has also designated a number of nuclear fall-out shelters
within the corporate limits. In addition, there are numerous fall-out
shelters located in Jupiter and Juno Beach which are available to the resi-
dents of Tequesta.
Section 163.3191(2)(d) •
Aside from those items already discussed in this element, there have been
no other unforeseen or unanticipated problems or opportunities regarding
the provision of community facilities and services in Tequesta since adop-
tion of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
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Water Systems
The Village of Tequesta is provided potable water through a combination of
water supplied by the Jupiter Water System and water pumped from its own
wells. This arrangement should adequately supply Village residents for
years to come. However, future plans have been formulated in anticipation
of growth and development.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
There have been no major problems in providing water to new developments in
Tequesta or its franchise areas since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan. Nor has there been a problem in the location of land
uses or related social and economic effects in regards to the provision of
potable water.
There have been some problems with physical deterioration and/or obso-
lescence of certain water system facilities since adoption of the Plan.
Most of these concerns are related to the existing Tequesta system wells
and appurtenant equipment. Wellfield #5 is the most recent wellfield to be
added to the Village system. All five (5) wells in this wellfield are 200
gpm and fully operational today. Wellfield #5 was added to the system in
anticipation of potential salt water intrusion problems to the wells in
Wellfield #1. All four (4) wells in Wellfield #1 were recently abandoned
and plugged by the Village in March, 1984. The two (2) storage tanks at
Wellfield #1 are still in operation.
A new well (7R) has been added to Wellfield #2 where the existing three (3)
wells have become basically obsolete. 7R is the only well in Wellfield #2
planned for regular use in the future. A steel ground storage tank
(500,0010 gallon capacity) is located at this wellfield. The same situation
exists in Wellfield #3 where the existing three (3) wells are not presently
used. Well 8R has been added to this wellfield, however not functional at
the present time, which will be the only well used in future expansion
plans of the Village. Aside from well 17 which will be used for standby
purposes, all wells at Wellfield #4 are not planned for regular future use.
Wellfield #5, containing five (5) wells, and Well 23, located in an ease-
ment on Wingo Road will all be used in future water plans.
Many of the existing wells of the Tequesta water system are not planned for
future use because of the reasons discussed above. The future plans for
the Village water system will be discussed in more detail later in this
element.
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Section 163.3191(2)(b)
The Water Systems element of the Comprehensive Development Plan has not
been updated or amended since its adoption in 1979. Data background
information and matters of fact need to be updated in the revised Plan to
reflect appropriate changes and future plans for the water systems.
With future plans and changes already underway to the system, it is recom-
mended that the Objectives and Plan Recommendations of this element should
be revisited and changed appropriately where necessary, to reflect future
directions of the Village in the supply of potable water.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The provision of potable water supply and distribution facilities has been
maintained in Tequesta by the Village water system in combination with the
Jupiter water system. The Goal, "the adequate and efficient provision of
high quality water supply and distribution systems", has, therefore, been
maintained since adoption of the Plan.
The Village presently has plans to improve and expand their system. The
Objectives and Plan Recommendations that are being implemented as a result
of these plans and other actions taken by the Village to maintain a high
quality water system are discussed herein.
1 . Objective A. ;Objective A. ,Plan Recommendations 1. and 2. ,
Objective B. ,Plan Recommendation 2.
"Maintain water supply and distribution systems which utilize water
resources in a safe, economical manner."
"The Village water systems should be managed and operated consistent
with local plans and proposals developed for the Village, as well as
any regional or areawide plans affecting the Village water systems."
The Village should continually investigate alternative sources/water
systems and methods for use of raw water supplies.
"Coordinate development plans with the Village supplier so that growth
may be phased with the programmed extensions of water systems
facilities."
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The Village is providing potable water to its residents and to franchise
areas in Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Palm Beach County, and portions of
Martin County, through a combination of its own system and the Jupiter
water system. The Village entered into contract with the Town of Jupiter
in 1977 to purchase potable water for distribution to its service areas.
This arrangement should adequately provide water supply to the year 2007
with updates and improvements proposed to the overall system.
The Village consulting engineers have developed plans for expansion and
improvements to the water system. Many of the proposals have been imple-
mented and others are currently underway. After close investigation and
study, alternatives have been developed to improve the water treatment and
distribution systems. Future plans call for additional wells, a new water
treatment facility and appurtenant equipment.
The Village currently has a 1 .8 mgd (million gallons per day) water treat-
ment facility. The new plant provides a different type of treatment with
iron removal by manganese greensand and disinfection with chlorine and
ammonia to prevent formation of carcinogenic THM's. As permits are secured
and finalized, bids will be let for construction. Completion of construc-
tion is scheduled for early to mid 1985.
The new plant is designed and will be readied for future expansion as
demands make it necessary. The new 1 .8 mgd plant is piped and fitted to
facilitate capacities up to 3.0 mgd. Only filters will have to be added to
the plant to meet demands as it exceeds 1.8 mgd.
Many ,of the existing wells of the Tequesta system, as already discussed,
have become inoperable or abandoned, or will be phased out of use in future
plans. The existing wells in Wellfield #5 will be depended on heavily in
future plans. However, most of the existing wells will not be depended on
to meet projected demands.
The new plant with its 1.8 mgd capacity is able to treat water supply pro-
vided from wells drawing 1250 gpm (gallons per minute). This scheme is
accomplished by drawing from the new well 23 which pumps 1250 gpm on one
day and alternating to a combination use of the three (3) wells at
Wellfield #5 (3 @ 200 gpm ea. = 500 gpm) and the new well 7R (750 gpm) to
meet the 1250 gpm capacity.
When, in the future, the water treatment plant requires expansion to 3.0
mgd, potable water will be drawn from groundwater supplies at a rate of
2000 gpm. Under this scheme, it is projected that Well 23 (1250 gpm) and
well 7R (750 gpm) will be used to accomplish the balance of 2000 gpm on one
day. A combination of all five (5) wells in Wellfield #5 (1000 gpm) and
the new well 8R (1000 gpm) located in Wellfield #3 will be used on alter-
nating days to meet 2000 gpm.
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The Village has begun to implement water systems consistent with the Plan
Recommendations of the Plan which is aimed at the ultimate Objective of
providing a safe, economic water supply and distribution system.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 4. •
"The Village should carefully consider all municipal expenditures and
revenues resulting from proposals regarding water systems when deter-
mining the cost and benefit of those proposals. A clear statement of
costs and benefits should be prepared for the Village before any deter-
minations are made."
The Village has carefully considered costs versus benefits in the water
system expansion and improvements program it is carrying out. The provi-
sion of potable water is an absolute necessity and is a function of
need/demand. The Village has effectively pre-planned improvements and will
front-end some major capital costs now for projected future needs. For
example, immediate needs for the water treatment plant are for 1.8 mgd with
ultimate projected need estimated at 3.0 mgd. The plant is being piped and
fitted for a 3.0 mgd plant. Capital costs will be borne now at today's
prices in anticipation of. tomorrow's needs. In this sense overall esti-
mated costs for development of an overall water system will be minimized
in the long run.
The new wells of the system (wells 23, 7R and 8R) are being phased-in in a
cost effective way by the Village.
3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"The Village development regulations should provide for the protection
and availability of water resources (the Environmental Suitabilities
Composite Map and text should be referenced to accomplish this
recommendation).
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance addressed this recommendation under
Section X.M. , Site Plan; Prerequisite to Building Permit Issuance. As part
of the Application Process of site plan review, the Village Council is
required to make a finding, prior to approval, approval with conditions or
disapproval of a site plan application that hook-ins are available to uti-
lities and that general availability and capacities to service projected
uses exist (Ref. Section X.M.4.b.6.) .
The Water Department Superintendent, Village engineers and other governmen-
tal agencies/entities are involved in this finding. This process is
discussed in detail in this Section.
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4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Future wells should be located in areas of the Village where the
potential for saltwater intrusion into the aquifer and existing well
fields in periods of drought is decreased."
The Village is adequately monitoring its wellfields and made appropriate
provisions and alternatives to avoid saltwater intrusion problems. Ten
( 10) new test wells have been recently installed for monitoring purposes
and as part of SFWMD requirements for the Village withdrawal permit.
During various past drought periods, Tequesta feared potential saltwater
intrusion to the well in Wellfield #1. In anticipation of this potential
problem, the Village added Wellfield #5 (5 wells) to future needs. The
wells in Wellfield #1 have been officially abandoned, and Wellfield #5 is
now crucial to future water system plans.
5. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 4
"The Village should encourage site planning which incorporates innova-
tive urban, architectural, and engineering design for use in impervious
area (e.g. parking lots) so that the surfaces in these areas will be
made more permeable to rainfall and which will increase the recharge of
ground water supplies while reducing stormwater runoff."
The Landscaping requirements established in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance adopted in 1983 specifically provide for planting and landscaping
standards to be applied to parking areas. These standards are aimed at
creating permeable areas in parking lots while adding aesthetic value to
these areas (Ref. Section X.H. - Landscaping - General Requirements) .
Landscaping requirements are applied in all zoning districts.
6. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Wherever possible, the Village should encourage new developments to
provide separate irrigation systems which will reduce peak demands on
the potable water supply."
The Village has not strictly enforced this recommendation except for a few
limited cases when drought conditions existed or when water supply was
limited. Therefore, it is recommended that this Plan Recommendation be
deleted from the revised, updated Plan.
7. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"In an effort to conserve the use of water in irrigation, local deve-
lopment codes should make provisions for use of native vegetation in
future developments."
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The Landscaping requirements established in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance specifically state that, "The Village shall require the use of
native vegetation, wherever possible, in landscaped areas." (Ref. Section
�c.H.9.). This requirement implements the intent of this Plaa,
Recommendation.
8. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Encourage the use of non-potable water sources for fire fighting
purposes, wherever possible."
This Plan Recommendation has proven to be unrealistic in the practical
sense of fire fighting. In most instances since adoption of the Plan,
neither the Jupiter/Tequesta Fire Control District No. 1 and Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue Department have not had to depend on the use of fire
hydrants and, Village potable water supplies to fight fires. Generally, the
water carried in the pumper. trucks have been sufficient to fight fires.
Fire hydrant use is viewed as a back-up measure for additional supply, if
necessary. Non-potable water use (i.e. canals, rivers, swimming pools,
etc.) has not been encouraged because of accessibility problems and the
subsequent time it takes to set-up to fight fires by using these non-
potable water sources. Subdivision and platting regulations and the
Countywide Uniform fire fighting code that went into effect October, 1984
require that fire hydrants be made available to fight fires. Therefore,
since practical application in fighting fires and the regulations governing
fire fighting and protection do not encourage the use of non-potable water
sources for fire fighting purposes, it is recommended that this Plan
Recommendation be deleted in the revised, updated Comprehensive Development
Plan.
9. Objective D. ; Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 1 and 2.
"Water systems in the Village should meet or exceed water quality stan
dards of regulatory agencies."
"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."
"An expansion to the water supply and distribution systems should be
carefully phased and which meet appropriate design and construction
standards."
Water quality standards are being met as the waste supply and distribution
systems are being built/expanded in Tequesta. Developers must meet the
regulations administered by FDER and the Palm Beach County Health
Department, and design and construction standards must be met'and approved
by the Village Water Superintendent, Fire Department and engineers prior to
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construction of the water system. The Village issues a letter of accep
tance contingent upon pressure test results, bacterial testing, chlorina
tion performed by FDER and the developer's assurance that the system has
been built to plans and meets water quality standards. These Plan
Recommendations, therefore, have been effectively met since adoption of the
Plan.
10. Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 4.
"Encourage the development of water supply and distribution systems
which meet fire flow needs."
The water system serving Tequesta adequately meets fire flow needs. A
minimum of 20 psi (pounds per square inch) is required for fire fighting
pressure which the system maintains.
Section 163.3191(2)(d)
The major problems and opportunities regarding the water systems serving
Tequesta have not been unanticipated or unforeseen, but rather the alle-
viation of potential problems have been pre-planned and scheduled
appropriately. Some of the expansion and improvement activities planned
for the water treatment plant, wellfields and distribution system have
already begun while the remaining activites are scheduled for the near
future. The Village has had some operational and maintenance problems
during times of drought, but has been able to adequately address and handle
these problems.
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Wastewater Systems
The Loxachatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON) manages and
operates the northern region sanitary sewer collection and treatment system
that serves most of Tequesta, other areas of northern Palm Beach County and
parts of southern Martin County. The present regional facility replaced
the Plant Treat facility, which was also owned and operated by ENCON in
February 1978. There are some areas in the Village that utilize septic
tanks, but most areas are either presently on the existing central regional
system or are part of the expansion plans to come on-line in the near
future.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
There have been no major problems of development or physical deterioration
of the wastewater collection and treatment system serving Tequesta since
adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan. There have also been no
major problems of location of land uses or the social and economic effects
of those areas as related to the wastewater system. There have been some
limitations in developing a central system to serve the entire Village,
however, and future planning design and construction plans to expand the
ENCON operated system are affected by these limitations.
Since the Plan was prepared, the new regional facility became operational.
Various areas in and around Tequesta have come on-line to the system since
that time. They include Sandpointe Bay, Jupiter Island, Tequesta Pines,
Chapel Court, Shady Land, Bayview Terrace and some properties along Country
Club Drive.
The Bridge Road South System has also been completed which serves the area
between Bridge Road and the southern limits of Tequesta between U.S. Highway
1 and Old Dixie Highway. The area referred to as the Pantry Pride Project
was also completed which serves the old supermarket property as well as the
Tequesta Cove development. The Cypress Drive Project was completed in
July, 1984, and it serves those lots fronting on the west side of Cypress
Drive south of Tequesta Drive to the southern limits of the Village.
The major area planned to come on-line in the future is that area referred
to as the Dorner property. The Dorner property generally is that area bet-
ween U.S. Highway #1 and Old Dixie Highway north of Tequesta Drive and
south of the northern limits. Various alteratives for sewer service to
this area have been considered in recent years.
A force main has been placed on the system that runs along U.S. Highway #1
south to County Line Road and west to Old Dixie Highway. Also, a lift sta-
tion has been installed at the Scrimshaw development on the east side of
U.S. Highway #1 and lines have been run under U.S. Highway #1 to the west
side. Future plans for the parcels fronting on the west side of U.S.
Highway #1 call for gravity lines to be run from St. Jude Church property
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north to the newly installed manhole across from Scrimshaw lift station on
the west side of U.S. Highway #1 . As other areas develop in the Dorner
property that are not currently served by existing sewer facilities or pro-
posed facilities will have to provide their own gravity lines and connect
into the ENCON System at individual private expense.
Some limitations and constraints have been encountered by ENCON in efforts
to meet proposed scheduling and , construction of the wastewater system
which, in turn, places limitations and obstacles to immed;.ate development
in these areas. ENCON has encountered some time lags in negotiating and
securing easements for locations of lines and facilities to serve these
areas. The major limitation to completing future expansion of the
wastewater system that will serve all of Tequesta relates to the septic
tank areas. These areas have not been required to come on-line. ENCON has
established policy which states that before property owners can be required
to come on-line to the regional system that 1) a health/pollution problem
is demonstrated by study or 2) affected property owners request to come on-
line. The areas in Tequesta that still utilize septic tanks are: the
Tequesta Country Club area except for some lots on Country Club Drive; a
few lots on the east side of Cypress Drive between Tequesta Drive and the
southern Village limits; portions of the peninsula area between the North
and Northwest Forks of the Loxahatchee River; and, that area between
Seabrook Road and the North Fork of the Loxahatchee River, south of
Tequesta Drive to the southern corporate limits. There are some lots in
this area that front on Tequesta Drive and Beacon Street that are presently
' tied into the central wastewater system. Some of these areas have "dry
lines" already in the ground which were laid as a result of plans previous
to current ENCON expansion plans. On Country Club Drive north of Tequesta
Drive sewer lines were constructed, and they are operational at the present
time. Property owners were not required to come on-line because health
pollution problems resulting from required septic tank use had not been
demonstrated. Therefore, those fronting on Country Club Drive were given
the option to tie into the system. The entire area served by the system
are split approximately 2/3 on septic tanks and 1/3 on septic tanks.
All of the septic tank areas are within easy access to existing future
lines of the system, but septic tanks will be allowed pending future study
to determine whether or not continued septic tank usuage is adequate for
wastewater collection and treatment.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Wastewater System element
of the Comprehensive Development Plan since adoption in 1978. There are
updates and changes to the element recommended by this EAR.
It is recommended that the data, background information and matters of fact
be updated appropriately in the revised updated Plan.
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It is also recommended that the Goal, Objectives and Plan Recommendations
• be revised for current applicability. Where necessary, they should be
deleted or adjusted to reflect current needs. The Village should coor
dinate with ENCON in establishing effective recommendations regarding the
regional wastewater system.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
Many of the Objectives and Plan Recommendations have been implemented
toward obtaining the Wastewater Systems Goal since adoption of the Plan.
Others have proven to be impractical or unrealistic, and some issues need
to be strengthened or added to the element.
1 . Objective A.
"Develop or support the development of, wastewater collection and
treatment systems that are cost-effective and which are consistent with
the Palm Beach County Water Quality Management Plan and on-going "201"
planning efforts."
Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3.
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"The Village should carefully consider all municipal expenditures and
revenues resulting from proposals regarding wastewater systems when
determining costs and benefits of those proposals. A clear statement
of costs and benefits should be prepared for the Village before any
determinations are made."
The Village has supported areawide wastewater system planning programs such
as the Palm Beach County Water Quality Management Plan and the "201"
planning efforts since their inception. These programs have assumed new
titles since adoption of the Plan, but concepts of areawide/regional
systems have remained in tact, and much has been accomplished in regard to
these planning and management programs.
In 1974, the Village resolved to join with other affected general purpose
units of government to support the development of a "208" Areawide Waste
Treatment Management Plan (Ref. Resolution Number 5-73/74). Further, since
adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan, the Village continued its
support by adopting the completed "208" Plan and resolving that it con-
curred with the basic management recommendation of that Plan (Ref.
Resolution No. 6-78/79). The Water Quality Management Strategies, as
attached to the Housing element of this EAR, were supported by the Village
through adoption of Resolution No. 6-78/79, as well as on-going "208"
planning efforts. It is recommended that the Water Quality Management
Strategies be adopted as an attachment to the updated Comprehensive
Development Plan.
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Tequesta is located within the Northern "201" Region where ENCON was
designated the lead agency for these planning management and programming
efforts. Since adoption of the Plan, these efforts have assumed a unique
position in the planning and management of the regional system serving the
northern region. As lead agency, ENCON opted to forego using vehicles
available through the "201" program to develop the wastewater system.
ENCON pursued federal construction grants outside of the "201" program,
however, and received approximately $10 million to build funding ENCON pri
marily generates its own revenues through progressive management techniques
to manage, develop and expand the wastewater system for the Northern
Region. They are unique in this respect in comparison to the other "201"
regions throughout Palm Beach County.
It is recommended by this EAR, that any references in the Wastewater
Systems element of the Comprehensive Development Plan be updated to replace
any references to the Water Quality Management Plan with the "208" Areawide
Wastewater Treatment Management Plan and to replace references to the "201"
Plan with the Northern Region Plan.
Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3. has been implemented since adoption of
the Plan although the management and administration of the wastewater
system is not Tequesta's as inferred by the recommendation. Since. ENCON
manages and operates the system, the Village has not had to directly
involve itself with cost/benefit analysis in these concerns. ENCON has
developed projections as a basis for prorated fees to develop and expand
the Northern Region system. . Developers are required to pay a prorated fee
to ENCON to cover the cost of constructing wastewater lines and facilites
necessary to serve proposed developments. . Under this arrangement, the
Village and its residents bears no front-end capital costs or maintenance
pnd operation costs associated with the regional system. Therefore, it is
recommended that this Plan Recommendation be deleted from the revised
updated Comprehensive Development Plan.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1. and 2.
"Discourage the installation and use of septic tanks in new development
areas by limiting that development where septic tanks are acceptable as
per Environmental Control Rule 1."
Ensure that interim wastewater collection and treatment facilities can
be effectively incorporated into regional systems when they become
operational."
ENCON has discouraged the continued use of septic tanks where possible and
when it was within their legal purview. As discussed previously, there are
certain areas within the Village that are allowed to remain on septic tanks
because those areas have not been studied or property owners have not
requested to come on-line to the regional system. Other areas of Tequesta
do not have sewer lines yet available to them. Therefore, as scheduled
expansion occurs, they will be required to come on-line.
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There are limited cases in the Village where interim wastewater systems, or
a derivative of this type of system, have been allowed (i.e. Carriage
House, Lobster Shanty). Again, the regional system is not available to
them at the present time. As necessary easements are secured and lines are
put in place, these systems will be discontinued and brought on-line.
ENCON will be working with contractors to expand the regional system and
encourage them to offer to lay the private sewer lines to connect into the
system for individuals and businesses. This type of arrangement it is
anticipated would be more cost effective to those required to join the
system.
It is recommended that Plan Recommendation 1. of this Objective be expanded
in the updated Plan to reflect that septic tank areas be acceptable as per
Chapter 31, Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 17, Florida
Administrative Code (in addition to Environmental Control Rule 1).
3. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 4.
"The Village should consult with the Area Planning Board (APB), lead
planning agency for the Palm Beach County Water Quality Management
Plan, and the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District (ENCON) ,
lead planning agency for the Northern Region "201" planning effort, in
determining the most effective and efficient wastewater systems for use
in Tequesta."
The Village consults more directly and frequently with ENCON in the imple-
mentation of this Plan Recommendation because development activities must
be closely coordinated with the wastewater system supplier. ENCON is con-
sulted by Tequesta in the development review process. Building plans sub-
mitted to the Village are subsequently sent to ENCON for review and comment
to assure that appropriate input is provided to determine the most effec-
tive and efficient wastewater systems of the proposed developments. This
procedure has been effectively implemented since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan and coordinated between the Village Building
Department and ENCON personnel.
Since ENCON assumes the lead role in the Northern Region planning and mana-
gement effort, and under the Palm Beach County Water Quality Management
Plan and subsequent "208" and "201" planning activities they are depended
upon for that lead, Plan Recommendation 4. should be adjusted in the
updated Plan to reflect ENCON as the primary agency to be consulted.
4. Objective B. and Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Actively participate in the "201" Wastewater Facilities Planning and
the "208" Areawide Waste Treatment Management Programs."
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"The Village should maintain active lines of communication with the
APB, ENCON, other municipalities and government agencies to assure that
a mutual exchange of information regarding point and non-point programs
is being used for appropriate legal input into these program."
Tequesta has participated in these programs since their inception. As
explained previously, the titles and concepts have changed in some cases
since the Plan was adopted.
The present Northern Region Plan administered by ENCON follows the Warming
and management directives/strategies established in the overall "208"
planning effort. At this point in time, the Northern Region Plan is being
implemented, therefore, the primary lines of communication exist today bet-
ween ENCON the supplier, and the Village of Tequesta the entity receiving
wastewater collection and treatment service. The wastewater system activi-
ties of other municipalities and unincorporated areas of the Northern
Region are closely coordinated by ENCON to effectively manage the regional
system. Therefore, the Village has been kept well informed in regards to
their needs and needs of the Northern Region by ENCON.
The Village should continue to.support areawide wastewater planning efforts
to keep informed on their participation and its affects on the overall
regional wastewater planning efforts for Palm Beach County and parts of
Martin County. Since the APB has been disbanded and no longer exists,
reference to them should be deleted in the Plan Recommendation.
5. Objective C. and Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Cooperate with developers in the planning and phasing of development
to meet wastewater collection and treatment needs.
"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."
The Village has effectively supplemented Objective C. since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan by soliciting ENCON's input to meet
wastewater collection and treatment needs. Continuing the procedure of
sending building plans to ENCON by the Building Department as they are sub-
mitted assures appropriate review of proposed development and wastewater
needs and requirements.
Plan Recommendation 3. of Objective C. has been recently addressed through
adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in 1983. Strict Site Plan
review procedures are established in the zoning ordinance, Section X., M-2.
requires a pre-application meeting to inform developers of the requirements
and standards they will be expected to meet. Specifically for all develop-
ments requiring site plan review, a pre-application meeting
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will be called by the Building Official between appropriate Village offi-
cials, the land owner or representative, and other entities deemed
appropriate. The meeting shall be called prior to application submittal
for site plan review to assure proper coordination, intention and
understanding in the development of land and buildings and to consider
compliance with applicable Village regulations.
Under the purview of this requirement ENCON should be included in the pre-
application meeting to make appropriate comment on wastewater systems needs
and requirements.
6. Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"The Village should encourage subdivision design location which would
require a minimum of interim treatment in areas not presently served by
regional systems."
Since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan, all new subdivision
developments have been required to come on-line with the sewer system.
Site Plan review procedures require that at the time of application a pre-
liminary set of sewerage plans or statements be supplied to the Village.
(Ref. Section X., M. ,3. ,f. ,Application Content, Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance) for review. The Village, Palm Beach County Health Department
and ENCON do not allow septic tanks for interim wastewater systems in new
subdivisions.
The remaining Plan Recommendations of this element have either not been
acted upon since adoption of the Plan, or they require adjustment or dele-
tion. It is recommended that some additions be made to this element in the
updated Plan.
It is recommended that a Plan Recommendation be added that encourages local
membership on the ENCON Board of concerned and qualified residents of
Tequesta. . Since Tequesta is dependent upon ENCON for wastewater collection
and treatment service by the regional system, representation on this Board
could assure continual input to these planning activities.
It is also recommended that the Village more actively involve ENCON in the
entire site plan review and development processes to assure coordination
between development and wastewater systems planning/implementation. This
could be accomplished by adding Plan Recommendations that involve ENCON in
the initial planning process, as well as during the actual development pro-
cess. For example, the Village should continue to solicit initial comments
from ENCON on building plans prior to, or as a part of, site plan review.
ENCON should also be consulted prior to issuance of building permits and
prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy to assure that proper faci-
lities are being constructed and that contractual obligations of the deve-
loper and other matters are being met.
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Section 163.3191(2)(d)
There have been few unforeseen unanticipated problems and opportunities
regarding wastewater systems serving Tequesta and since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan.
The major problems have been in securing easements for expansion to the
regional wastewater system and in studying some of the septic tank areas of
Tequesta. These problem have not necessarily been unforeseen, but rather
they create time lag problems toward completing the ENCON expansion
program.
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Drainage
The Drainage element addresses the various natural physical conditions in
combination with the man-made features that constitute the drainage system
in Tequesta. Various improvements have been made to the system since adop-
tion of the Plan that have improved stormwater runoff control and enhanced
the overall drainage system serving the Village.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
There have been no major problems with development in regards to the provi-
sion of drainage systems since adoption of the Comprehensive Development
Plan. Developers are required by the Village to provide drainage facili-
ties in new development areas. Drainage plans are reviewed by the Village
engineers as part of the review process to assure adequate provision of
these facilities. The Village is responsible for maintenance and improve-
ments to the drainage system. Various improvements have been made since
the Plan was adopted to improve the overall drainage in Tequesta.
Improvements have been necessary to improve existing facilities while new
facilites have been added to areas to fill-in and develop, or where natural
drainage patterns have been altered and require man-made improvements.
The location of land uses obviously affects existing drainage patterns and
stormwater run-off especially as development occurs. Drainage conditions
have been adequately monitored, reviewed as development occurs and sub-
sequently improved, when necessary. There have been no significant
impacts, or social and economic effects regarding the provision of adequate
drainage systems since adoption of the Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Drainage element since
adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan. Improvements have been
made to the drainage system and conditions have changed, in some instances.
It is recommended that the revised, updated Plan reflect current background
information and matters of fact.
Some of the Plan Objectives and Plan Recommendations also need to be
updated as a result of background and information updates and/or changes in
direction since adoption of the Plan. Appropriate adjustments or deletions
should be made to establish current directions.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
There have been actions taken by the Village since the Plan was adopted to
improve the overall drainage system in Tequesta. The activities that have
implemented various .Objectives and Plan Recommendations of this element are
reported below.
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1 . Objective A. ; Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 1. ,2. ,6. , and 7.
"The Proper management of the quantity of stormwater runoff in order to
prevent or minimize flood hazards."
"Provide a proper mix of surface and underground drainage facilities
which implement the Village master drainage plan."
"Improve existing stormwater drainage facilities, where needed, as per
the current Village drainage study."
"Encourage structural improvements which ameliorate the effects of
flooding within the Village."
"Provide periodic review and updating of master drainage plans and
annual drainage programs of construction, maintenance and
improvements."
In attaining the Objective since adoption of the Comprehensive Development
Plan, the Village has effectively encouraged structural improvements to
existing stormwater drainage facilities which ameliorate the effects of
flooding and which have provided an appropriate mix of surface and
underground facilities to meet drainage needs. The Village does not pre-
sently have a master drainage plan, but drainage concerns are monitored and
reviewed periodically to determine priority needs for maintenance and impro-
vement to the drainage system.
There have been various improvements made to the overall municipal storm-
water drainage system since the Plan was adopted. The major projects are
explained herein.
In 1979-80, drainage facilities were installed on Tequesta Drive between
U.S. Highway 1 and Old Dixie Highway, south from this intersection to
Bridge Road and to the Rinker property and FEC railroad. Also, portions of
South Dover Road and Beacon Street were improved with drainage pipes and
facilities to alleviate flooding problems. Drainage facilities were also
installed in a significant portion of the Tequesta Country Club golf course
area in 1979-80 to improve drainage and stormwater runoff.
In 1982, major improvements were made along Seabrook Road from the south
Village limits north to Westwood Avenue and to the east/west drainage canal
located at the south limits. Drainage pipes were installed from the
Village limits to North Dover and swale improvements were made from here to
Westwood Avenue. The drainage canal was cleaned out and re-shaped at the
connection point of the canal and Seabrook Road improvements to create a
larger section to handle larger volumes of stormwater runoff.
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In 1983 and 1984 drainage improvements were made along Tequesta Drive from
Seabrook Road westward to the bridge that crosses the North Fork of the
Loxahatchee River. A connection line was also run off of the Tequesta
Drive facilities up Short Avenue to North Dover Road and eastward to Garden
Street. This expansion to the drainage system included a combination of
piping and swale improvements.
In 1985, there was substantial repairs and maintenance work performed on
the drainage facilities at Seabrook Road and Tequesta Drive.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"Ensure adequate stormwater drainage is provided in proposed develop-
ments by requiring that developers be responsible for providing
necessary drainage facilities."
This Plan Recommendation has been continually implemented. The Village
requires developers to provide necessary drainage facilities to serve their
projects. This requirement is regulated through the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance site plan review regulations as part of the Application Content
and, further, as part of the requirements of the Village Council review.
As part of the Application Content requirements of site plan review, preli-
minary storm drainage plans or statements shall be included as part of the
application process (Ref. Section X.M.3.f. ,Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance).
Also, as part of the site plan Application Process Review by Village
Council, findings must be made and provisions/arrangements made by the
developer concerning, "the manner of drainage and runoff control on the
property with particular references to the effect of provisions for
drainage on adjacent and nearby properties and the consequences of such
drainage on overall Village capacities."(Ref. Section X.M.4.b.5. ,
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance).
3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2. , 4. and 5.
"Participate in the Areawide Waste , Treatment Management Planning
Program (Section 208, PL 92-500) to strive for the national water
quality goal of 'fishable and swimable waters in 1983' in the
Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway."
"Investigate the use of pollution control devises, as per recommen-
dations of the 208 Water Quality Management Plan, to help reduce water
pollution.
"Protect environmentally sensitive areas by controlling adjacent land
uses through inter-local agreements or, if necessary, acquisition."
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The Village has supported the on-going "208" planning program and through
adoption of Resolution 6-78/79 agreed to support, where practicable, the
recommended water quality management strategies (See ATTACHMENT I, Housing
element) of the "208" Plan. The "208" planning recommendations were con-
sidered in the preparation of the Comprehensive Development Plan. Plan
Recommendation 5. was specifically included in the drainage element to
directly relate to one of the water quality management strategies developed
by the "208" program. These recommendations should be carried forth in the
revised, updated Plan.
It is recommended that two (2) recommendations be updated to reflect
current plans and programs.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 2. and 3.
"Protect water quality with development review and regulations which
encourage on-site retention of stormwater runoff and maintains open
space and ground cover for maximum infiltration and percolation of
stormwater."
"Encourage soil conservation practices and protect natural vegetation
in order to reduce erosion and minimize runoff pollution by instituting
government regulation."
Parts of these Plan Recommendations are implemented through Village deve-
lopment regulations. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance established open
space and landscaping requirements which encourage infiltration and per-
colation of stormwater and which preserve and protect natural vegetation
which acts to reduce erosion and minimize runoff pollution.
Specifically, all development must conform to setback requirements of indi-
vidual zoning districts. Development is extremely limited in setback
areas, reserved primarily for open space, landscape strips and limited
forms of development. The Landscaping-General Requirements (Ref. Section
X.H. , Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) apply to all zoning districts within
the Village. The requirements specify the landscaping of open spaces,
planting strips and hedging areas, provision for and preservation of trees
in planting strips and commercial parking areas, and vegetation types. The
Ordinance requires the use of native vegetation, where ever possible, in
landscaped areas, and it specifies that existing trees shall be conserved
and integrated into the landscaping design plans (Ref 9. and 10. of Section
X.H.). Open Space requirements are also established in Section X.D. of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Aside from normal setbacks, in the R-2 and
R-3 Zoning districts a minimum 30% of the development is required to be in
landscaped open space. All of these requirements lend themselves to the
intent of these Plan Recommendations.
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Section 163.3191 (2)(d)
There have been no major unforeseen or unanticipated problems and oppor-
tunities regarding the drainage system in Tequesta since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The drainage system has been adequately
monitored and improvements to the system have been made as deemed
necessary. The Village engineers have accommodated drainage needs on a
project-by-project basis. The Village does not have an official master
drainage plan, and references to this in the Plan Recommendations should be
deleted in the revised, ,updated Plan.
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Solid Waste
Solid Waste collection is provided to Tequesta residents by a private
hauler who is contracted by the Village. This arrangement has worked
effectively for the Village over the years.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
There have been no problems in the provision of solid waste collection and
disposal services relating to development or the location of land uses in
the Village. No physical deterioration of development or associated
social and economic effects can be associated to solid waste services since
adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments made to the Solid Waste element
since the Plan was adopted. Various data, background information and mat-
ters of fact require updating, however, for inclusion in the revised,
updated Comprehensive Development Plan. A few isolated issues addressed by
the Objectives and Recommendations of this element need to be revisited for
current applicability. The updated Plan should reflect these changes.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendations, for the most part, continue
to be representative of the Village's desired direction in the provision
and implementation of solid waste services. The Goal of: "Adequate and
efficient solid waste services and facilities meeting the needs of the
population and providing for their health, safety and general welfare", is
being met by the Village. The private hauler, Nichols Sanitation, has been
contracted by Tequesta since the mid-1970's to provide collection services
to Village residences. Commercial establishments are billed individually
for these services. The County and the Palm Beach Solid Waste Authority
have provided land-fill sites for disposal of solid wastes. Through the
combination of these services and facilities, adequate provisions have been
made to handle the population needs.
Those Objectives and Plan Recommendations that have been implemented in
some way since adoption of the Plan are discussed in this Section.
1 . Objective A., Plan Recommendation 1. and 3.
"The Village should maintain a close liaison with its contacted private
hauler to represent Tequesta residents in transferring complaints to
the hauler, and offering information to its residents regarding collec-
tion, disposal and other related information in an effort to provide
responsible service to its citizens."
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"Enlist the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County to assist the
Village in analyzing private haulers and comparative rates of those
haulers."
The provision of information relating to solid waste collection, disposal
and associated services is handled directly through Village Administration.
Occasional questions and complaints have been issued regarding solid waste
collection. They are usually directed to Village Administration, and the
Village Manager has generally communicated with the private hauler to rec-
tify existing or potential problems. A mutually effective working rela-
tionship between the Village and the private hauler has resulted in
adequate and efficient service.
The Village has maintained Nichols Sanitation for solid wastes collection
and disposal services since adoption of the Plan. Original contracts
signed in 1975 and 1976 for collection of garbage and yard clippings,
respectively, expired in 1980. Those contracts have been renewed with the
most recent contracts having been renewed in 1983 effective through 1990.
Service includes curbside pick-up of garbage, yard clippings and "special
wastes" twice a week.
The Village has not enlisted the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority to
assist them in analyzing various private haulers and comparative rates of
haulers because they have been satisfied with the services provided for the
rates paid. However, it is recommended by this EAR that Plan
Recommendation 3. remain in the updated Plan because it is a valid recom-
mendation if the need for analyzing haulers and rates should become
necessary, in the future.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Institute competitive bidding procedures in the letting of all new
contracts for collection and disposal service to ensure the lowest
possible cost to Tequesta taxpayers relative to the highest level of
service."
As discussed above, the Village has renewed contracts with the private
hauler for collection and disposal of solid wastes since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The Village opted to renew existing
contracts in lieu of going to competitive bids for the provision of these
services. Costs for solid waste services are recovered through ad valorem
taxes collected by the Village. Relative to the level of service provided
to residents by the private hauler, the Village feels that the costs
incurred are fair for the level of service received.
Although competitive bidding has not been pursued because the Village has
been satisfied with the services received, it is still recommended that
reference to "instituting competitive bidding procedures" be maintained in
the updated, revised Plan.
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3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"In a continued effort to avoid potential sanitation and health hazards
created by containers being upset and waste materials subsequently
being scattered about, the Village should develop regulations which
require residents to place solid waste materials at back door or curb-
side at a reasonably determined time prior to collection."
Although regulations have not been developed to date to regulate times for
placement of solid wastes prior to collection, potential sanitation and
health haza.'ds have not been encountered nor has the scattering of solid
waste materials from upset containers been a problem. This Plan
Recommendation should be maintained in the updated Plan, however, if the
need for regulation becomes apparent in the future, the Village should
develop appropriate regulations at that time.
Since all trash yard clippings and "special wastes" are collected twice a
week at curbside only, under terms of the contractual agreement with the
private hauler, it is recommended that reference to "back-door" pick-up be
deleted from the revised, updated Plan.
4. Objective B. , Plan Recommendation 2.
"Encourage multiple family living areas to consider utilizing single
large containers for ease and time savings in collecting solid wastes."
The use of single large containers (dumpsters) has been encouraged by the
private hauler in apartment and condominium areas. Nichols Sanitation has
the capability to collect solid waste for various sized containers ranging
from two (2) cubic yard to forty (40) cubic yard capacities.
Regular cans are still utilized in various multiple family areas.
Therefore, this Plan Recommendation should remain in the updated Plan.
5. Objective C. ; Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1. and 2.
"To continually ensure that a sanitary means of solid waste disposal
exists for Tequesta's use, as well as instituting a resource recovery
program for the community."
"Maintain a liaison with the Solid Waste Authority in order to ensure
the Village input to the management of existing landfill sites and the
purchase/development of future landfill sites."
"The Village should investigate the feasibility of establishing dispo-
sal points in Tequesta for the collection of recyclable items (i.e.
newsprints, paper materials, etc.) which can be sold for the purpose of
defraying local expenditures of the total solid waste program resulting
in a savings to the Village taxpayers."
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The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority operated Dyer Boulevard sani-
tary landfill continues to be the site where the private hauler disposed of
solid waste collected from Tequesta. Since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan, the Solid Waste Authority has taken over complete opera-
tion of this landfill site from the County. The Dyer boulevard site is
projected for closure in 1988-89 when it will be filled to capacity. The
Solid Waste Authority is constantly investigating alternatives to solid
waste disposal for future use of County residents. Although the Village
has not officially designated a liaison to be kept abreast of future
planning and development activities of the Authority, it should continue to
be the direction of the Village to be informed on these activities.
The Village has not instituted a resource recovery program in the community
for the collection and disposal of recyclable items. Since adoption of
this Plan Recommendation, it has become apparent that this is not a prac-
tical program for the Village. Therefore, it is recommended that reference
to instituting a resource recovery program be deleted from Objective C. ,
and that Plan Recommendation 2. be deleted in its entirely in the revised,
updated Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(d)
There have been no other unforeseen or unanticipated problems and oppor-
tunities regarding the solid waste services provided to Tequesta residents.
The services provided by the private hauler have proven to be adequate and
efficient, and the Village intends to maintain the hauler until 1990 when
existing contracts will be reviewed and acted upon for future solid waste
services. It is recognized by the Village that further education regarding
the disposal of toxic and hazardous wastes is necessary and that
appropriate actions regarding these concerns should be of major concern to
Tequesta.
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PS.
Land Use
At the date of adoption of the present Comprehensive Development Plan, a
substantial portion of the land area in Tequesta had already been deve-
loped. Nearly 80% of the Village was developed at that time. Since then,
the Village has continued to develop primarily through "fill-in" activity
and partially through annexation. As reported in the Annexation element,
approximately 52 acres of developed land have been added to the corporate
area.
Section 163.3191(2)(e)
Tequesta has developed primarily as a residential community with commercial
development situated along major roadways, recreation/open space (golf
course and waterway) activities and an interspersed mix of institutional,
governmental, light industry and other land use activities. Since adoption
of the Plan, the majority of development has been for residential purposes.
Single family remains the predominant type of housing in Tequesta, and it
represents the major type of development that has occurred in Tequesta in
recent years. There have been few problems related to this development
pattern. Physical deterioration of the housing stock, business/commercial
activities or other land uses has not been reported as a problem in the
Village. The social and economic impacts that have been created by deve-
lopment have been positive. The high quality of life, aesthetic value,
cultural and social impacts and economic conditions have been maintained
and improved in the 1980's. With a relatively small portion of the Village
remaining for development, it is anticipated that positive growth trends
and the high quality of life will be sustained.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no amendments or updates to the Land Use element since
adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan. It should be noted,
however, that major revisions have been made to the Village's Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance to further refine its content with intent of the Plan.
Updates to the zoning regulations have been closely dovetailed with
intended revisions to the Land Use element to ensure compatibility of land
development regulations with anticipated land use decisions.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The Land Use element is the only element of the Plan that does not have
specific Goals, Objectives or Plan Recommendations listed. Rather, Study
Areas are established, and each of the
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four (4) Study Areas are discussed in the text with an explanation of anti-
cipate growth patterns. The Land Use Map supplements the text. It is uti-
lized to officially set proposed land use activities as elaborated on in
the text. It is the intent of this Section to report on actual results of
anticipated development by Study Area.
Study Area 1: The peninsula area located at the western boundaries of
Tequesta. That land area situated be-tween the North and
Northwest Forks of the Loxahatchee River including the
Tequesta Country Club area and Bay Harbor, excluding
Anchorage Point and Bermuda Terrace (located in unincor-
porated Palm Beach County).
The primary growth directions established for this Study Area were to pre-
serve the single family dwelling unit as the primary housing type and to
preserve the recreation/open space amenities of the Tequesta Country Club
and public easements to the Loxahatchee River. Both of these directives
have been maintained since adoption of the Plan.
Low density single family detached housing units have been the only form of
development that has occurred in this Study Area. A number of single
family lots have been built on in the Country Club area since the Plan was
adopted while there has been some fill-in in the Bay Harbor and Shady Lane
areas.
The covenants of the Country Club as explained in the text have been main-
tained. Therefore, no changes or expansions have occurred at the golf
course area. Likewise, the public easements have been maintained and no
others have been acquired.
There has been no addition to the multiple family housing stock in this
area. Carriage House and Whitehall condominiums are the only multiple
family structures which are located on the western shore of the North Fork
of the Loxahatchee River.
There have been no other land use changes or expansions since adoption of
the Comprehensive Development Plan.
Study Area 2: That land area within the corporate limits that extends from
the east side of the North Fork of the Loxahatchee River to
the Florida East Coast Railroad tracks. This area is the
most complex of all the Study Areas because every land use
activity, except high density residential, is found within
its boundaries.
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All the area is typified by many land use activities; it is very well
integrated. The primary expansion to the area since adoption of the Plan
has been in residential development. The single family development of
Tequesta Pines has been the major contributor to the housing stock in this
area. With over 200 subdivided lots, only thirty-four (34) remain vacant
at the time of the most recent survey. Chapel Court was recently annexed
into the Village which will eventually add thirty-eight (38) units.
Medium density development along Cypress Drive has added substantially to
the housing stock as well. Since adoption of the Plan, Georgetown Phases I
and II (32 units), Almont Villas (10 units) and Cypress Villas (48 units)
have been built or are currently under construction, adding ninety (90)
medium density units to the housing stock.
The Village Hall and surrounding passive recreational, cultural, social and
retail activities continue to form the core of this Study Area.
Development in Study Area II is pretty well established either by structure
or approved plats. It is expected to remain as such.
Study Area 3: That land area within the Village between the Florida East
Coast Railroad and U.S. Highway 1 and those land areas
located within Tequesta be-tween U.S. Highway 1 and the
Intracoastal Waterway.
The major land use consideration since adoption of the Plan revolved around
the land area between Old Dixie Highway and U.S. Highway 1 from the north
corporate limits to Tequesta Drive. A large portion of this area is vacant
and available for develop ment. Through recent revisions to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Village has re-zoned this entire area
to commer cial. A substantial part of this area was previously zoned for
single family use. Although little development has occurred in this area
since adoption, there has been pressure and demand for commercial develop-
ment in this area.
There has been some isolated commercial activities added in this area. The
most recent of which was by annexing the Lobster Shanty property into
Tequesta. Substantial modifications are currently underway at the Pride
Plaza property as well.
The major residential addition to Study Area 3 is Tequesta Cove. Twenty-
four (24) units will comprise project.
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The sixty (60) acre U.S. Government property located between U.S. Highway
1 and the ICWW has been maintained and recently re-zoned to R/OS to be con-
sistent with the proposed recreation/open space land use designation of the
Future Land Use plan. Projected plans for a cultural center and active
park area have not been realized, but should remain in the Plan as an
alternative future plan.
A new Tequesta Post Office branch facility was recently constructed on the
east side of Old Dixie Highway between Tequesta Drive and County Line Road.
This addition should be reflected in the updated Comprehensive Development
Plan. Additionally, the land strip between the FEC tracks and Old Dixie
Highway should be designated open space in the revised Plan, in lieu of its
present light industry land use classification.
The Governmental land uses remain in tact; those being the wellfield areas
at the very northern extremity of the Village limits and that area between
Old Dixie Highway and U.S. Highway 1 south of Bridge Road.
Study Area 4: This area lies between the Intracoastal Waterway and the
Atlantic Ocean. Known as the "island" area, high density
residential is the predominant use in this Study Area.
Very little development activity has taken place on the island since adop-
tion of the Comprehensive Development Plan. The area north of Blowing Rock
Club has developed as medium density as called for in the Plan (P.I.M.E.
property) . Annexation of the JIB Club into the Village added nineteen (19)
dwelling units and a marina facility. The most recent annexation into the
Village added Coral Cove Park, a beach and oceanfront recreational facility
to Tequesta.
In summary, the basic objectives of the Land Use element have been main-
tained and implemented through development regulations. The basic objec-
tives of this element are to:
- Preserve the pleasant, essentially residential character of the
Village.
- Provide for a balance among residential, commercial services,
recreational, cultural and other land use aspects
of the Village.
- Blend with adjacent communities in order to avoid incongruous
use of contiguous land masses within and outside the Village.
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More specific intents of the Plan have also been accomplished since its
adoption. Population growth and density have been controlled through
limited extension of medium density and high density residential develop-
ments. Most residential growth has been in single family units. The
Community Characteristics element of the revised, updated Plan reports that
population growth in Tequesta has been moderate in recent years.
The Recreation/Open Space and Commercial designations have expanded as pro-
posed. The recently revised zoning regulations have established a R/OS
district to assure preservation of these areas. The major expansion to
commercial has been in that area between Old Dixie Highway and U.S. Highway
1 north of Tequesta Drive to the northern corporate limits. This area was
subject to detailed discussion and revision in workshops and sessions when
updating the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Areas north of St. Judes
Church in this area have been re-zoned to commercial from single family
residential to bring zoning into conformance with proposed land use.
The Plan also called for consideration to expansion of the Village owned
property adjacent to Village Hall. A passive park with a fountain was
developed through the cooperative efforts of the private sector and local
community and civic groups.
With minimal amounts of vacant land available for future development within
existing corporate limits, the Village, for all intents and purposes, has
been developed out. Expansion to the Village of Tequesta to its "natural
boundaries" as defined by the Charter has been achieved. There are areas
adjacent to the Village that are available for future annexation con-
sideration that would be compatible to existing development in Tequesta.
Section 163.3191(2)(d)
Most of the alternative considerations, suggested changes, and maintenance
of proposed plans for the Village have been addressed or implemented since
adoption of the Plan. Therefore, there have been few unanticipated or
unforeseen problems and opportunities regarding growth and development or
the location of land uses since adoption of the Comprehensive Development
Plan. Recent revisions to the Village Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance have
settled previous concerns of various areas in Tequesta.
The present Plan has an Appendices attached the Land Use element with
appropriate correspondence from various entities which document. coor-
dination of the element with affected jurisdictions. It is recommended by
this EAR that similar meetings and follow-up documentation be accomplished
as part of the revised, updated Comprehensive Development Plan.
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Coastal Zone Protection/Conservation
The entire Village of Tequesta lies within the coastal zone area. There
are many natural resources analyzed within this element of the
Comprehensive Development Plan. The management of those land and water
resources, in many instances, falls under the purview of State jurisdiction
while other coastal zone resources can be effectively managed and
controlled at the local level (the Village).
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
Since adoption of the Plan, there have been some isolated concerns
regarding the preservation, conservation and maintenance of coastal zone
resources as related to development in Tequesta. Concurrent physical
deterioration of those resources has been dealt with by Village residents
and appropriate jurisdictions. The location of land uses and development
of land in the Village has been limited and generally consistent with the
development direction established in the Plan. Therefore, the social and
economic effects of new development have been limited and the management of
natural resources has been effective in the develop-ment process.
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Coastal Zone
Protection/Conservation element since adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan.
The current Plan utilizes the definitions and classifications established
by the Florida Regional Coastal Zone Management Atlas in developing this
element. This approach was used to maintain consistency with the State and
region for developing a coastal zone inventory. It is recommended by this
EAR that the categorizations be maintained in the proposed, revised Plan
for the same reasons. The Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendations of
this element are organized in a similar manner. However, many of them were
reiterated directly from state and regional plans. Therefore, the manage-
ment and implementation authority to accomplish many of the Objectives and
Plan Recommendations lie solely with those levels of government. The
Village simply does not have authority to implement many of the proposals
established in the future planning part of this element.
It is recommended that the Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendations be
carefully reviewed and those that are not within the purview of Village
government authority be deleted or adjusted appropriately in the proposed,
revised Comprehensive Developmment Plan.
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Also, the Coastal Zone Protection/Conservation element references use of
the Environmental Suitabilities Composite Map and Appendix in the decision-
making process. Since adoption of the Plan, the Village has not prac-
tically applied or referenced the Map and Appendix. Therefore, it is
recommended that all references to the Environmental Suitabilities
Composite Map and Appendix be deleted in the proposed, revised Plan.
Most changes to the element relate to information updates and matters of
fact. Appropriate updates should be reflected in the revised Comprehensive
Development Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The Goals, Objectives and Plan Recommendations are organized to be con-
sistent with the state geographic area designations (preservation, conser-
vation and development areas) and resource subcategories. Since many of
the proposals reiterate state and regional implementation responsibilities,
the Village has no real actions to report. In these cases, existing Plan
Recommendations should be deleted and replaced with general intergovernmen-
tal coordination intent to support and work closely with other agencies in
the implementation of these activities.
The actions that can be traced since adoption of the Plan that affected
local Village actions are discussed in this Section.
1 . PRESERVATION GOAL: CLASS II WATERS - Objective B. ; Objective B. , Plan
Recommendation 2. CONSERVATION GOAL: CLASS III WATERS - Objective A. ,
Plan Recommendations 1. and 2.
"Tequesta should establish ordinances that will prevent stormwater runoff
thatidegrades the water quality of Class II waters."
"The Village should ensure that any development and subsequent use in or
affecting Class III waters does not degrade water quality below approved
standards."
"The Village should strive toward preventing pollutants from entering
Class III waters and strict control of activities which may increase water
turbidity."
There are both Class II and Class III waters, as designated by the State,
Within the geographic boundaries of Tequesta. Portions of the Loxahatchee
River that flow through the Village, including the North and Northwest
Forks of the River, are classified as Class II waters. That portion of the
Intracoastal Waterway lying within the Village and the mouth of the
Loxahatchee River are classified as Class III waters.
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The preservation of water quality in these areas is monitored closely by
regulatory authorities at the State level primarily. However, the Village
has regulations established in its land development codes to monitor deve-
lopment and to regulate adequate stormwater runoff, drainage and other
environmental related concerns.
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, through the site plan review process,
requires that preliminary drainage plans be submitted for Village review as
part of the site plan application (Ref. Section X.M.3.f. , Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance). Also, satisfactory arrangements regarding the manner of
drainage and runoff control must be provided to the Village prior to appro-
val of the site plan by Council (Ref. Section X.M.4.b.5. , Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance).
Subdivision and platting requirements also provide for preparation of plans
for stormwater runoff and drainage. Drainage plans must be provided to the
Village for review subsequent to preliminary plat approval, and surety
bonds on drainage works to secure the construction of necessary improve-
ments within a specified time must be filed with the Village Council prior
to approval of final plats (Ref. Article 2, Sections 3 and 5 of
Subdivisions, Code of Ordinances) .
The requirements established in the land development codes provide for
necessary certification and assurances that stormwater and drainage plans
must accompany development plans and plats that meet acceptable federal,
state and local standards. The Village will not "sign off" on developments
until appropriate and necessary reviews/comments of other affected juris-
dictions have been submitted, certifications and assurances have been pro-
vided by the developer's engineers, and appropriate Village personnel have
performed reviews to assure conformance to local codes and requirements.
This built-in system of checks and balances has provided a means to monitor
development, drainage plans and subsequent impacts to water quality in sen-
sitive areas.
2. PRESERVATION GOAL: SELECTED COASTAL MANGROVES - Objective A. ; Objective
A. , Plan Recommendations 1. and 2. ; Objective B. ; Objective D. , Plan
Recommendation 2.
"Protect the basic natural functions served by mangroves."
"Tequesta should recognize the natural value of mangrove systems and pro-
vide for their protection and recognition of management alternatives."
"Manvoves in Tequesta should be regulated by appropriate governmental
authority to ensure maintenance of protected natural functions."
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"Discourage development in coastal mangrove systems, except in cases shown
by assessment of all pertinent factors to be not contrary to the public
interest."
"The Village should develop regulations which require the replacement of
damaged or removed strands of mangroves by such parties that cause the
destruction or damage."
The Village has demonstrated its concern for protecting the basic natural
functions served by mangroves when it opted to adhere to the Mangrove
Protection Ordinance established by Palm Beach County. The purpose of this
Ordinance is to preserve and protect the remaining mangroves in the County
and to make it unlawful ". . .to destroy, prune, harm or remove mangroves
from waters within Palm Beach County, Florida, without first obtaining a
permit from Palm Beach County Health Department. .." (Ref. Palm Beach
County Mangrove Protection Ordinance). Permits will not be issued if the
proposed activity is contrary to the public interest. For example, if the
biological productivity or erosion of an area is anticipated that would
jeopardize the general public interest, permits will not be issued by the
Health Department. Also, water quality standards must be maintained in
accordance with Ch. 17-3, Florida Administrative Code. If pruning of
mangroves would destroy or harm the mangroves, in the opinion of the Health
Department, permits would not be issued. Variances from the mangrove ordi-
nance can be applied for under certain circumstances, as delineated in the
ordinance. Conditions can also be placed on the permit that could require
replacement of mangroves if destroyed or harmed by the proposed activity,
or other general conditions to ensure protection of mangroves in the area.
Enforcement of the Mangrove Protection Ordinance by the appropriate
authorities has promoted protection of this natural resource in the limited
instances where mangrove systems have been affected by development in
Tequesta.
The Tequesta Cove development is the only project that has been affected by
this Ordinance since adoption of the Plan. Prior to approval of this pro-
ject, the Health Department determined that coastal mangroves would be
affected by development of this prop-erty. The developers were required to
move some mangroves as a condition to receiving the necessary permits.
2. PRESERVATION GOAL: SELECTED COASTAL MANGROVES - Objective C. ; Objective
C. , Plan Recommendations 1. and 2.
"Avoid or minimize adverse impact upon coastal mangrove systems from
public works activities such as transportation, mosquito control and
drainage activities, by the review of such projects' adverse effects on
the system."
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"Small patches and shore-fringing strands of mangroves located within
Tequesta should be left undisturbed, recognizing that such areas may be
subject to direct state and federal regulations and that permits may be
required for their modification."
"The Village should closely monitor public works activities in order to
avoid any identified adverse impacts upon mangrove systems."
The Village encountered a situation affecting a public works proj-ect where
mangroves were inadvertently harmed when installing drainage works at
Tequesta Drive and the North Fork of the Loxahatchee River. The Village
was required by the appropriate authorities to replace the mangroves that
were disturbed. This unfortunate situation provides an example that lends
credence to the intent of Plan Recommendation 2. to closely monitor public
works projects that are located in, or near, mangrove systems.
3. PRESERVATION GOAL: ATLANTIC BEACHES AND DUNES - Objective B. ; Objective
B. , Plan Recommendations 1. , 2. and 3.
"To expressly prohibit new construction to take place oceanside of the
designated construction setback line or in an area that would threaten the
stability of either the primary dune or the beach itself."
"No new construction should be allowed that would threaten the stability
of either the dune systems or the beach itself. All new construction
should be restricted to areas landward of the primary dune line."
"The Village should prohibit new development east of the state designated
state coastal construction setback line unless the Village establishes
more restrictive provisions at the local level. In such cases, the local
provisions should be adhered to."
"The Village should establish new setback lines in local codes or ordinan-
ces if the state setback lines prove to be inadequate."
The Village has adopted and enforces development within the coastal
construction setback line established by the State. The Tequesta Building
Department also uses the Coastal Construction Manual prepared by the
Florida Department of Environmental Regulations (FDER) for application of
construction standards for coastal development. Since adoption of the
Comprehensive Development Plan, the Village has prohibited development
eastward of the designated construction setback line and enforced all State
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regulations affecting coastal development. The State setback lines have
proven to be adequate, therefore, the Village has not established more
restrictive regulations through local codes and ordinances.
4. PRESERVATION GOAL: ATLANTIC BEACHES AND DUNES - Objective B. , Plan
Recommendation 1.
"In areas where beaches and dunes are being eroded, the Village should
encourage a multijurisdictional approach to stabilization and restoration
projects, preferably using native vegetation as a stabilizing medium."
The Village government has not been confronted with dune stabilization and
beach restoration projects since adoption of the Plan. However, residents
on the Island abutting the Atlantic Ocean privately financed an erosion
control and beach restoration project. To combat beach erosion at the
Tequesta Towers condominium area, sand was pumped and transferred to stra-
tegic locations southward down the beach. Filter cloth and rock were
brought in to restore and stabilize the beach area. Dune walk-overs were
constructed to stabilize and maintain the dune as well.
5. PRESERVATION GOAL: ATLANTIC BEACHES AND DUNES - Objective D.
"Support programs that will ensure adequate access to public beaches while
maintaining dune stability."
• There have been no public beaches constructed by the Village since adoption
of the Plan. Therefore, actions affecting the Plan Recommendations of this
Objective cannot be reported. Palm Beach County, however, constructed
Coral Cove Park which is adjacent to Tequesta's limits on the Island. This
park provides public access to the park and ocean beach areas.
6. PRESERVATION GOAL: ATLANTIC BEACHES AND DUNES - Objective E. ; Objective
E. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Prevent certain motorized vehicles from driving on the primary dunes
except in emergency situations."
"Village ordinances and regulations should delineate which motorized
vehicles are to be prohibited from driving on the primary dunes."
Use of motorized vehicles in beach areas is highly scrutinized by the
Village to protect the dune and beach areas. The Village of Tequesta Code
of Ordinances restricts the use of certain vehicles on beaches.
Specifically, Section 5-5 states that, "It shall be unlawful for any
vehicle to be in or on the.. .beaches at any time and shall be subject to
seizure, if found thereon, and shall be impounded by the Village ...". The
Code does allow motorized vehicles used for valid commercial and public
uses to operate on the beaches, if a permit is obtained for such use.
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7. CONSERVATION GOAL: AQUATIC PRESERVES - Objective A. , Plan Recommendation
1.
"Assure that aquatic preserves are set aside and protected as aquatic pre-
serves or sanctuaries for the public benefit."
"The Village should encourage maintenance of high marsh areas (above mean
high water line) and mangroves adjacent to aquatic preserves in an
undisturbed condition except where in the public interest."
Portions of the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway are
designated as aquatic preserves by the State of Florida. Most of the
Objectives and Plan Recommendations regarding Aquatic Preserves are subject
to state laws and jurisdictions. They should be deleted in the revised
Plan. The Plan Recommendation regarding maintenance of high marsh areas
and mangroves has already been addressed in this Section (i.e. Tequesta
Cove). These areas have been conserved within the Village per the Mangrove
Protection Ordinances and the reviews and comments of other governmental
jurisdictions prior to local approvals.
8. CONSERVATION GOAL: AQUATIC PRESERVES - Objective C. ; Objective C. , Plan
Recommendation 2.
"Incorporate into existing ordinances, policies for management and protec-
tion of the designated aquatic preserve areas."
"Construction of structures within the preserve should only be allowed for
certain predetermined situations such as private docks for reasonable
ingress or egress for riparian owners; commercial docking facilities shown
to be consistent with the use of management criteria of the preserve;
structures for shore protection, approved navigational aids, or public
utility crossings."
The Village has incorporated regulations in its Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinances to manage and protect various aspects of aquatic preserve areas.
Since the Intracoastal Waterway lies within the aquatic preserve, Uniform
Waterway Control section is contained within the zoning ordinance to regu-
late dock facilities, pier construction, and other regulations applicable
to use of the Waterway within Tequesta's limits (Ref. Section XVI -
Uniform Waterway Control, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, 1983).
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Reference to commercial docking facilities should be deleted from the Plan
Recommendation in the revised Plan because the zoning ordinance specifi-
cally prohibits commercial docks within Tequesta (Ref. Section XVI. ,B.7.C. ,
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) .
9. CONSERVATION GOAL: HURRICANE FLOOD ZONE - Objective A. ; Objective A. ,
Plan Recommendation 2.
"Assure that development in the storm flood zone does not jeopardize human
life and welfare."
"The Village shall carefully scrutinize all developments in flood zone
areas as part of the planning and review process."
Since adoption of the Comprehensive Development Plan, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) has supplied Tequesta with September 30, 1982
Flood Insurance Maps which delineate the flood zones in the Village.
Special flood hazard areas are delineated on the Flood Insurance Maps as
Zones A and V. Those areas in Tequesta adjacent to and abutting the North
and Northwest Forks of the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal Waterway
lie within Zone A7 which are areas of 100-year flood. Those coastal areas
within Tequesta fronting on the Atlantic Ocean lie within Zone V8 which are
areas of 100-year coastal flood with wave action (Reference Map
120228 0001 C, Revised September 30, 1982).
When the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was updated in 1983, the Flood
Hazard Areas section of the Ordinance was expanded to more thoroughly con-
sider regulating development in special flood hazard areas.
Any development within special flood hazard areas (Zones A7 and V8) are
subject to site plan review (Reference Section XV, Flood Hazard Areas, D.).
Therefore, the Village established strict regulations for development in
these areas that are carefully scrutinized in the planning and review pro-
cess. The regulations also require that development in special flood
hazard areas shall contain structures that will be built and occupied
Without peril to the health and safety of the occupants (Reference Section
XV, E. 1.b).
10. CONSERVATION GOAL: HURRICANE FLOOD ZONE - Objective B. ; Objective B. ,
Plan Recommendation 1 . ; Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Introduce appropriate land use controls for development within the hurri-
cane flood zone."
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"The Village should examine the latest land use control criteria relating
to flood zone development for possible inclusion in the existing zoning
ordinance subdivision regulations or other applicable development codes."
The Village should study special building standards for the 100 year
hurricane flood zone with provisions for utilization of these latest tech-
niques for incorporation into existing codes."
In addition to the expanded regulations established in the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance to control development in special flood hazard areas, the
Village adopted the most recent Standard Housing Code updates (Reference
Housing element) in 1982 that contain the latest techniques to regulate
building. Also, as referenced earlier in this element, the Coastal
Construction Manual for residential development prepared by DHUD for FE2IA
has been utilized by the Village Building Department in reviewing coastal
developments.
11 . CONSERVATION GOAL: HURRICANE FLOOD ZONE - Objective B. , Plan
Recommendations 2. and 3.
"High intensity developments in Tequesta's hurricane flood zone should be
serviced by central sanitary sewer systems."
"The Village should discourage high intensity land uses in hurricane flood
zones."
The only high intensity residential development area in Tequesta is that
portion of the Village located at the southern end of Jupiter Island.
There have been no new developments in this area since adoption of the
Plan. . Central sanitary sewer systems have served this area for approxima-
tely ten (10) years. A force main was installed on CR 707 since adoption
of the Plan northward from the gravity sewer lines serving the condominium
areas referenced above. With the installation of the force main, the lone
medium density parcel on CR 707 was serviced which completed sewer service
in the Island area.
The commercial areas in Tequesta would be classified as higher intensity
uses, however, they lie outside of the special flood hazard areas.
Therefore, the Village has discouraged further development of high intense
use and the completion of a central sewer system to serve these areas has
been completed since adoption of the Plan.
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12. CONSERVATION GOAL: HURRICANE FLOOD ZONE - Objective A., Plan
Recommendation 1 . ; Objective D. , Plan Recommendation 2. "The Village
should keep abreast of Department of Housing and Urban Development
(DHUD) requirements to assure residents' eligibility for flood
insurance."
"The Village should continue to support the Federal Flood Insurance
Program."
The Village has implemented these Plan Recommendations. Tequesta continues
to subscribe to DHUD and FEMA program . The Village is kept abreast of
federal requirements regarding the flood insurance program, and the
Building Department has kept residents aware of eligibility requirements.
13. CONSERVATION GOAL: PARKS AND RECREATION - Objective B. , Plan
Recommendation 2.
"The Village Zoning Ordinance should allow for development of recreation
facilities in all zoning districts."
Parks and recreation are included in this element as a sub-category of
coastal zone natural resources. Since all of Tequesta lies within the
coastal zone, the Recreation/Open Space element of this EAR addresses spe-
cific recreational issues and concerns. Plan Recommendation 2. of
Objective B. needs to be addressed separately because the intent of the
recommendation no longer applies, and it should be deleted in the revised,
updated Plan.
When the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was updated in 1983, a R/OS
district was established to preserve various areas within the Village as
recreation/open space areas with the intent to preserve environmental and
unique natural features. The zoning ordinance allows less intense
recreation uses in residential districts either as accessory uses or spe-
cial exception uses. The commercial zoning districts, however, do not•
allow for parks/recreation development. Therefore, the policy of the
Village regarding the preservation and development of recreation/open space
areas has changed direction since adoption of the Plan, and it should be
reflected in the update.
14. CONSERVATION GOAL: AIR QUALITY - Objective C. , Plan Recommendations 1.
and 2.
"The Village should continue to support efforts of local pollution control
agencies to monitor air quality in the Village."
"The Village should coordinate and cooperate with local pollution control
agencies to assure appropriate local input."
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The Village has continued to support efforts of local pollution control
agencies since adoption of the Plan. The monitoring and implementation of
air quality measures is a function of agencies of other levels of govern-
ment. Air quality is monitored by FDER, through the Palm Beach County
Health Department, at fifteen (15) sites scattered throughout the County.
Site number two (2) is located at the Tequesta Water Department.
It was determined in 1977, that Palm Beach County was in violation of
allowable atmospheric ozone levels. The Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) was charged with developing clean-up measures which would ultimately
be carried out at the local level. The Health Department has been the
local agency to enforce regulations at the local level. Since respon-
sibility for pollution control and air quality monitoring has been assigned
to other jurisdictions, the Village has not assumed responsibilities in
these areas. This being the case, Objective A. and B. and the associated
Plan Recommendations of the Air Quality section have not been practically
applied at the Village government level. It is not anticipated that func-
tions and responsibilities will change in the future. Therefore, it is
recommended that they be deleted in the revised, updated Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(d)
Aside from the issues already discussed, there have been no other major
unanticipated or unforeseen problems and opportunities of development
within the coastal zone or as related to the conservation of natural
resources.
It has been recommended that Objectives and Plan Recommendations that are
not realistically within the purview of the Village jurisdiction be deleted
in the updated Plan. It is further being recommended that the entire
"Development Areas" section within the Coastal Zone Protection/Conservation
element be deleted also.
The issues and concerns discussed in the "Development Areas" part of this
element are already adequately addressed throughout other elements of the
Comprehensive Development Plan.
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Economic/Fiscal
The Economic/Fiscal element establishes the economic assumptions basic to
formulating the Comprehensive Development Plan. The element primarily
addresses the budgetary process, budget structure and bonded indebtedness
requirements of the Village. Socio-economic characteristics of the
Tequesta population are presented in the Background element of the Plan.
Section 163.3191(2)(a)
The socio-economic impacts created by growth and development in Tequesta
have been adequately managed and pre-planned since adoption of the Plan.
Fiscal impacts of financing municipal infrastructure and urban systems
(i.e. water system, drainage improvement, road works, etc.) have been
absorbed through a combination of local sources, intergovernmental trans-
fers and revenue bonds.
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Tequesta's major growth occurred in the 1960's (the Village was incor-
porated in 1957). Between 1960 and 1965, the Village population grew more
than five-fold. From 1965-1970, the rate of growth was 105%. Between 1970
and 1980, Tequesta continued to grow at a declining rate, approximately
40%. The declining rate of growth is primarily attributed to the natural
stabilization of the community. The physical boundaries of the Village
have not been substantially expanded. Seventeen (17) annexations have
occurred since adoption of the Plan in 1979, however, this represents only
52 acres of expansion. Therefore, growth has resulted primarily from deve-
lopment of vacant areas within the corporate limits. Approximately 20% of
the Village land area was vacant in 1979. Some of this vacant land has
been developed in the interim bringing Tequesta closer to built-out status.
The socio-economic strata of Village residents has remained high and
land/property values quadrupled in the 1970's. The current year adjusted
property (real and personal) tax value is $216,022,015 which represents a
5.2% increase over the previous fiscal year 1983/84.
Major economic impacts of development relate to construction, operation and
maintenance of utilities and road systems. Much of the front-end capital
costs for drainage and transportation works are absorbed by private
interests (developers). However, operations and maintenance generally
remains the responsibility of the Village. Tequesta owns and operates its
own water supply system. Its service area includes Jupiter Inlet Colony
and portions of Jupiter, Palm Beach County, and Martin County as well.
Even though the Village receives substantial potable water from the
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Jupiter Water System (per contractual arrangement) it is expanding and
upgrading its own system (Reference Water System element). Substantial
costs has been incurred for operations and maintenance of the existing
system and extensive capital expenditures are being incurred to expand the
system.
The Village has been able to finance improvements either through the
issuance of revenue bonds or through accrued local funds. This combination
of funding sources has ile enabled ntaining Village the round financial porb the sitione�omic
impacts of development
Section 163.3191(2)(b)
There have been no updates or amendments to the Economic/Fiscal element of
the Plan since adoption in 1979. Socio-economic data relating to this ele-
ment needs to be updated for inclusion in the proposed, revised Plan. This
data is presented in to
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current program activities, as well.
Section 163.3191(2)(c)
The Village has striven toward the Economic/Fiscal Goal since adoption of
the Plan. They have maintained a program which provides for the necessary
expenditures required to meet growth and development needs. One of the
general requirements of the LGCPA (Reference Chapter 163.2177(3) , F.S.)
emphasizes the need for capital improvements planning based on economic
assumptions established in the Plan. The Objectives and Plan
Recommendations established in the element are aimed at addressing local
economies of scale. The planning for capital improvements and expenditures
is heavily emphasized. The annual budgetary structure and process, as well
as major revenue sources and expenditures are detailed in the background
information section of the element.
Capital improvements are assessed regularly, provided for as needed in
annual budgets, and revenues have been provided from various sources to
meet anticipated expenditures. theseterms of capital improvements
programming, theVillage has iplementd many he recommendations
this element.
Specific actions and implementation activities that have financed and
fiscally managed growth and development in Tequesta are discussed in this
Section.
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1 . Objective A. , Plan Recommendations 2. and 5. ;
Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 1 .
"A capital improvements programming period should be determined which will
be practical for use in the Village."
"The Capital Improvements Program should be prepared concurrently with the
annual budget and coordinated appropriately with operating and maintenance
requirements."
"Since priorities may change from year to year, each proposal should be
re-evaluated annually and new proposals should be added to the list while
projects that have been accomplished or no longer apply should be elimi-
nated from the list."
Time periods for capital improvements programming have typically been con-
sidered on an annual basis as part of the budget preparation regardless of
the term anticipated for completion of such projects. Depending on the
type of capital project, expenditures are either incurred for the short
term or encumbered over the long term. Regardless, capital projects are
funded through the annual budgets either for the entire project or for a
portion of a long-term project. Therefore, capital improvement projects
are proposed concurrently with the annual budget and prioritized
appropriately. Logically, long term committments (bonded indebt-edness)
have received high priority because annual payments are due over the length
of the bonds. Capital improvement expenditures that can be funded through
the General Fund, Water Department Fund or other available sources (i.e.
Federal Revenue Sharing funds) are usually prioritized based on assessment
of need, availability of revenues and financed on a "pay as you go" scheme.
Local capital improvement demand may change from year to year and needs may
require re-prioritization. The budgetary process established by the
Village allows for this with appropriate input from affected personnel and
staff. The budget process is discussed in more detail below.
2. Objective A. , Plan Recommendations 3. and 4. ;
Objective C. , Plan Recommendation 3.
"A list of needed municipal improvements should be organized and evaluated
against each other, as well as coordinated with current capital projects
and programs."
"Cost estimates, by project, should be prepared and financing methods
should be selected to implement these projects."
"As part of the annual budgetary process, department heads, consultants,
and any other persons significantly involved with municipal projects
should be consulted during the Capital Improvements Program evaluation
process by the Village.
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The Village Manager is responsible for preparation of annual budgets.
Budget preparation is initiated each year generally by July 1. All
Department Heads are requested to submit budget proposals to the Manager
for consideration. The Manager also involves hired consultants of the
Village (i.e. engineers, planners, etc.) in projecting anticipated needs.
Cost estimates are prepared for proposed projects and then prioritized as
the budget is finalized. These procedures have been typically maintained
ove the years. In this manner, capital improvements and expenditures are
assessed and coordinated with general government operations and maintenance
programs.
3. Objective B. , Plan Recommendations 1. 2. and 3.
"All elements of this Comprehensive Development Plan and any other appli-
cable Plans should be carefully evaluated and reviewed and determine which
proposals require capital improvement projects to be undertaken."
"Capital improvements projects should be compared in relation to overall
community benefit and prioritized accordingly."
"As the Comprehensive Development Plan and any other applicable Plans are
reviewed and updated from time to time, the Capital Improvements Program
should be adjusted to meet changing demands."
As part of the budget preparation process, departmental programs, special
projects, on-going long term capital improvements and applicable Plans are
reviewed to determine which projects need to be undertaken. Prioritization
is based on overall community benefit.
As previously mentioned various Village personnel and consultants are
involved in budget preparations. Any applicable plans and programs
assigned to them are obviously taken into consideration in proposed
programs, projects and budgets. If changing demands require re-
prioritization of capital projects and concurrent funding, budget proposals
are adjusted accordingly.
4. Objective D. ; Objective D. , Plan Recommendations 1. and 2.
"Ensure financial feasibility prior to undertaking any capital
improvements."
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"The Village should carefully consider all municipal expenditures and
revenues resulting from plan proposals when determining the overall com-
munity benefit of these proposals. A clear statement of costs and bene-
fits should be prepared for the Village before any determinations are
made."
"The financial feasibility of implementing capital improvements should be
interpreted as meaning the practical accomplishment of capital projects
that are within the reason-able capabilities of municipal finances and in
the allocation of resources."
It is recommended that this Objective and its Plan Recommendations be
deleted in the proposed, revised Comprehensive Development Plan. They are
redundant and not necessary to maintain continuity within the
Economic/Fiscal element. Other Objectives and Plan Recommendations of this
element express similar intents and purposes which establish directives for
fiscal planning and economic feasibility.
5. Objective E. ; Objective E. , Plan Recommendation 1.
"Strive to maintain a bonded debt that does not necessarily constrain
municipal finances and which is within the limitations as set forth in the
Village Charter."
"The limitations on the bonded indebtedness, as expressed in the Village
Charter, should be reviewed periodically."
Bonded indebtedness as expressed in the Village Charter relates to general
obligation bonds and special assessment bonds. Specifically, Section 6.02
of' the Charter requires ".. .the total indebtedness of the Village, whether
in the form of general obligation bonds or assessment bonds, or both, shall
never in the aggregate exceed 10% of the assessed value of taxable real
property within the Village at the time the indebtedness or indebtednesses
are incurred."
The limitation on the bonded indebtedness as defined in the Charter has not
been affected since adoption of the Plan because no GOB's or assessment
bonds have been issued or presently exist. The Village's current bonded
indebtedness is incurred by the Improvement Revenue Bond and Water
Refunding Revenue Bonds which are paid off revenues generated or pledged
from various sources. The Charter sets no limitation on indebtedness
incurred by revenue bonds. The bonds are discussed in more detail later in
this Section.
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6. Objective E. , Plan Recommendations 2. and 3.
"The Village should research carefully the various types of bonds, the
respective conditions of those bonds, and other methods of repayment by
project or program because the uniqueness of the project or program may
merit unique methods for repayment of debt."
"The repayment of debt should be carefully scrutinized in determining
whether such repayment of debt be accomplished through benefits derived
from the issuance of bonds or through revenues derived from the operating
budget. The type of project in the Capital Improvements Program project
list and annual budget should be considered in making these deter-
minations.
When issuing bonds, the Village has carefully scrutinized how the repayment
of debt should be accomplished. The Village currently has a bonded indeb-
tedness of approximately $1 .4 million dollars. The Improvement Revenue
Bond currently has an unpaid principal balance (as of September 30, 1984)
of $825,000, and the Water Refunding Revenue Bonds has an unpaid principal
balance (as of September 30, 1984) of $1 ,525,000. The methods of repayment
and the conditions of the bonds differ.
The Improvement Revenue Bond, Series 1979 was issued in the amount of
$910,000 with interest rates ranging from 8.30% to 8.50% for various
drainage and street improvements. The guaranteed entitlement portion of
state revenue sharing trust funds, public service utility taxes, franchise
fees and occupational license fees are specifically pledged to pay off the
bonds. The bonds are repaid through the Debt Service Fund.
The Water Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1985, were issued for improve-
ments to the Village Water System. The bonds are solely payable from and
secured by a pledge of and prior lien on the revenues derived from the
operation of the system after the payment of cost for operations, main-
tenance and reserve (at least 125% of the debt service requirement). This
bond issue defeased past bonds with diffeent terms and rates that are more
economic and fiscally efficent for the Village.
7. Objective E. ; Objective E. , Plan Recommendations 1. 2. and 3.
"Investigate and use all available sources of funds for capital
improvements."
"When researching alternative sources of funds for capital improvements
effects upon the operating budget should be evaluated to identify poten-
tial impacts to normal operation of municipal business."
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"The Village should coordinate with other governments, agencies and insti-
tutions in compiling sources of available funds for specific projects."
"When special sources of funds become available, the project priority list
should be re-evaluated for phasing and timing of such projects."
The Village has been successful in utilizing the various sources of funds
available to them for the financing of capital improvements ana other major
expenditures.
Aside from the bond issues described above, the Village is entitled to cer-
tain federal funds for the operation of specific programs. Revenues and
expenditures for this purpose are accounted for in the Federal Revenue
Sharing Fund. Expenditures of this Fund generally involve transfers to the
General Fund. The line-item expenditures generally have gone toward the
purchase of police cars and public safety expenses. Revenues are derived
from the entitlement payments and investment earnings on the Federal
Revenue Sharing funds which are kept in an interest bearing account.
These special sources of funds in combination with local revenue sources
and bonding programs has allowed the Village to accomplish capital projects
through the years.
8. Objective G. , Objective G. , Plan Recommendations 1. and 2.
"Establish contingency funds to provide for unanticipated or unexpected
expenditures."
"The Village should only provide contingencies for unexpected expenditures
within, and as a part of, a line item expense."
"The Village should not develop contingency funds for the sake of accumu-
lating funds."
The Village does not have contingency funds established within its budget
structure to fund unexpected expenditures or for the sake of accumulating
funds. Reserve funds are maintained, however, which are applied to such
items as unexpected capital projects, pending litigation expenses and cash
reserves. Therefore, it is recommended that this Objective and Plan
Recommendations be amended to reflect the intent of reserve funds.
Section 163.3191(2)(d)
Tequesta has witnessed few unforeseen or unanticipated economic/fiscal
problems and opportunities since adoption of the Plan because they have
efficiently pre-planned expenditures for
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capital expenditures, as well as for operations and maintenance of munici-
pal system. The Village remains in a sound fiscal and financial position.
It is further recommended by this EAR, that the Goal, Objectives and Plan
Recommendations portion of this element be re-visited and re-structured,
where necessary. This would help to eliminate duplicate and redundant sta-
tements while expanding the element to be applicable to normal day-to-day
concerns of the operating budget as well as to capital improvements needs
of the Village.
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General Requirements
The LGCPA requires that comprehensive plans shall consist of certain
required elements and meet general requirements of the Act. The required
elements were addressed in the originally adopted Village of Tequesta
Comprehensive Development Plan. Thye appropriate review agencies found
that general requirements as referenced by F.S. Ch. 163.3177( 1) through (5),
were met by the Village in the preparation of the Plan.
As part of the evaluation and appraisal process the general requirements of
the LGCPA as related to Tequesta's Plan are assessed below:
1 . Reference Chapter 163.3177( 1),F.S.
The Tequesta Comprehensive Development Plan was originally prepared
and adopted in written and graphic form. The background portion of the
Plan provides up-to-date data, background information and matters of
fact that are basic to formulating a practical and realistic future
plan. An element by element inventory and analysis of background
information culminates in the formulation of appropriate Goals,
Objectives, and Plan Recommendations. This format established various
principles, guidelines and standards for the Village to direct future
growth and development. Physical, environmental, social and economic
factors affecting growth in Tequesta are addressed throughout the Plan
and its various elements.
The revised updated Comprehensive Development Plan maintains the same
format and presentation style.
2. Reference Chapter 163.3177(2), F.S.
The several elements of the Tequesta Comprehensive Development Plan
were carefully coordinated in the original formulation of the Plan, as
well as in the review and presentation of this EAR. The proposed,
revised Plan also recognizes the interrelationship of elements. The
Intergovernmental Coordination and Economic/Fiscal elements especially
overlap into many other elements of the Plan. When necessary and
appropriate, specific Objectives and Plan Recommendations of an econo-
mic or intergovernmental coordination nature were further emphasized in
other elements to address a specific problem or issue. Likewise, it
was recognized that the interrelationship and consistency between ele-
ments such as Water and Wastewater Systems, Community Facilities, Land
Use and Transportation had to be accomplished to develop a truly
comprehensive plan. The interrelationship and consistency between ele-
ments was a major objective of the Village in the preparation and adop-
tion of the original Comprehensive Plan and the proposed, revised Plan.
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3. Reference Chapter 163.3177(3), F.S.
The economic assumptions upon which the Comprehensive Development Plan
is based are implied primarily in the background information portion of
the Plan within the Population, Economic/Fiscal and Housing elements.
The proposed Plan further elaborates on basic economic assumptions
related to future planning in the Village. Revenues have historically
exceeded expensitures in the Village. Capital expenditures have been
financed either through the General Fund or through issuance of revenue
bonds. As part of the annual budget preparation the Village identifies
capital improvement needs. Projects are prioritized based on need for
recommendation to Council. In this sense, the Village is working
towards developing a capital improvements program, initially geared to
short range objectives.
The Economic/Fiscal Objectives and Plan Recommendations establish
guidelines for the Village based on the economic assumptions identified
in the background sections of the Plan. The proposed, revised
Comprehensive Plan broadens the economic assumptions but maintains
similar recommendations in establishing the Village's fiscal planning
efforts.
4. Reference Chapter 163.3177(4), F.S.
In the original preparation and adoption of the Tequesta Comprehensive
Development Plan, the Village coordinated with the appropriate review
agencies and neighboring jurisdictions. The Village solicited input
and comment prior to adoption, and they coordinated the review of the
Plan with the Palm Beach County LGCPA Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC).
Intergovernmental Coordination element establishes policy to coordinate
and cooperate with all governments/entities and to coordinate develop-
ment decisions with adjacent jurisdictions. Intergovernmental
coordination/cooperation policies are established in other elements of
the Plan, when necessary, to emphasize certain mutual planning con-
cerns.
5. Reference Chapter 163.3177(5), F.S.
The elements of the Tequesta Plan establish a combination of Goals,
Objectives, and Plan Recommendations. The Plan Recommendations repre-
sent action-oriented statements to be used in the decision-mak'ng pro-
cess as guidelines for directing future implementation of the Plan.
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