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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 8A_2/11/1993 / t I A iG 1,-79s-9. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 ;r`.�11 4: t Fax: (407)575-6203 e•Pi r t 4v cN cool MEMORANDUM: TO: Village Council � � FROM: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager /- DATE: February 3, 1993 SUBJECT: Tequesta Branch Library Status Report; Agenda Item Attached hereto, please find correspondence from Mayor Collings to Commissioner Marcus in regard to the Tequesta Branch Library Site Plan and amendments to the proposed parking lot lighting, as well as a copy of Commissioner Karen Marcus ' response to the Mayor, indicating a willingness of the part of Palm Beach County to amend the parking lot lighting plan if the Village will accept all liability associated therewith. Staff is of the opinion that Palm Beach County staff does not understand our suggestion. We are not suggesting that they illuminate the parking lot at a level less than that required by their Code. We are suggesting that they relocate lighting standards, use different lighting standards or provide additional lighting standards in different locations, all in an effort to accommodate the concerns of the adjacent neighbors relative to excessive lighting spilling over onto their property while, at the same time, enabling the County to meet their parking lot lighting Code. I have asked Scott Ladd to contact Palm Beach County staff to verbally explain our ideas . Hopefully, he will have good news at the Village Council Meeting. If not, the Village Council should give Village staff direction regarding the County's request that Tequesta accept all liability associated with the parking lot. Additionally, I have asked Mr. Ladd to update the Village Council on the current Palm Beach County Tequesta Branch Library Construction Schedule so we can, hopefully, see construction activity on the near horizon. TGB/krb- Attachment Recycled Paper •111Ai f.? VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 ,. '`� Fax: (407)575-6203 i • ••Ch CO•M ' January 7 , 1993 The Honorable. Karen T. . Marcus Palm Beach County Commissioner P.O. Box 1989 West Palm Beach, FL ' 33401 Re: Tequesta Branch Library; Parking Lot Lighting Dear Karen: Attached hereto, please find a copy of a letter from the Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction Department to the Building Official of Tequesta in response to adjacent residents ' concerns about parking lot lighting. The County staff response seems, at best, unimaginative in dealing with the remaining concern of adjacent residents . • I do not believe that the Building Official has suggested lowering the illumination levels needed for the parking lot, although that could be a possibility since Tequesta has not adopted Palm Beach County's Building Security Code. I do believe, however, that it may be possible to meet the illumination levels desired by the County in an imaginative way, such as using additional light sources or different light . sources, to achieve the necessary dual goal of being a good neighbor to the adjacent residents and meeting lighting security concerns. We would be most appreciative if you would look into this matter to see if staff is capable of coming up with an alternative other than avoiding the concern altogether. Your time and efforts in regard to this matter will be appreciated by all. Sincerely, Earl L. Collings Mayor . ELC/cm c: Village Council, w/attachments Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager Scott D. Ladd, Building Official William Quigley, w/attachments John C. Randolph, Village Attorney, w/attachments Per..rled P.nrr ; ' VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA s hQof ' '=� .�' �� BUILDING DEPARTMENT S ;:2 1� Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Toquesta Drive 8 DEC 141992� !-' %% Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273• (407) 575-6220 VIIMGE FAX: (407) 575-6203 � $ .� ick December 14, 1992 Audrey Wolf, Director Facilities Planning, Design & Const. Dept. Palm Beach County 50 South Military Trail, Suite 211 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 RE: Teauesta Branch Library 345 Tequesta Drive Dear Audrey: Thank you for sending Carey Moulton and Lynn Thompson to the December 10, 1992 Village Council meeting. As it turned out, the review and approval of the modifications to the proposed library site plan went extremely well . The Village Council approved the changes as submitted but subject to Village staff and County staff working out the remaining concern of the adjoining residential property owners which has to do with the proposed parking lot lighting located closest to their homes. After the Council meeting, I met with the adjoining property owners and it is their strong request that the three ( 3) proposed light poles that I have highlighted on the attached sheet be lowered in height to the lowest possible height that is feasible. • Audrey, please address this remaining concern and advise me of what can be done to resolve this concern. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 575- 6220. Very truly yours, j1,44— • Scott D. Ladd, C. B. O. Building Official SDL: j mm cc: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager Dean B. Ellis, AIA William Quigley 79 Holly Cir. Tequesta, FL 33469 .en•t. Ups,ViceC FOR YOUR INrUKMYIKIIUI vole Phillips,Vice Chair Iral A. Roberts - citifies planning, Design & )rtil J. Elmquist + +, ruction Department .try McCarty rn L. Foster Cit • I3 audc Ford Lee yam` � VILLAGE ' TEQUESTA December 21, 1992 ZJ OFFICE Scott Ladd, CBO Building Official Village of Tequesta, Building Department P.O. Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469-0273 Subject: Tequesta Branch Library 345 Tequesta Drive Dear Mr. Ladd: Pursuant to the request contained in your letter of December 14, 1992 concerning a resolution to the parking lot lighting issue, we offer the following: a. Copy of a letter from Brabham, DeBay and McDonald, Inc. , • Consulting Engineers, wherein the basis for the present design is explained. b. Copy of the Palm Beach County Building Security Code which contains the requirements of Brabham, DeBay and McDonald's design (Pages 8, .9 & 10) . Therefore, while lowering the light poles is an option, additional light sources would have to be added to maintain the required levels of illumination. • Brabham, DeBay and McDonald can not recommended lowering the illumination levels due to the liabilities inherent in any criminal activity, against property or persons, , taking place on the subject- site. 'An Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer p •Oon,Krc ., Box 21229,West Palm Beach,Florida 33416 (407)684.4060 FAX(407)684-4172 Page 2 Palm Beach County and the design architect agree with the consultants position, therefore the determination has been made that the design, as presented, will be the basis for construction. However, we will be happy to meet with all concerned parties at completion of construction to discuss the specifics of certain light patterns that might be susceptible to moderation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to call us at (407) 684-4153 . Sincerely, Dean B. Ellis, AIA Senior Registered Architect DBE:tjd cc: Audrey Wolf, Director - Facilities Department Lee Martin, Director - Architectural Division Carey Moulton, Architectural Division aas. Bradford, Village Manager Jerry Brownlee, Director - Library Systems • T. Marcus,C,<Jir FOR YOUR INFORMATION Robert Weisman Chillies,Vicr Chair A! Roberts J. Elmquitit Icilities Planning, Design & McCarty \ ruction Department Foster I34`. `•y / 1 e Ford Lee VILLAGE OF a�V/►. 0C TEQUESTA • DEC 281992a December 21, 1992 OUN,C� • OFFICE Scott Ladd, CB0 Building Official Village of Tequesta, Building Department P.O. Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 13469-0273 Subject: Tequesta Branch Library 345 Tequesta Drive Dear Mr. Ladd: Pursuant to the request contained in your letter of December 14, 1992 concerning a resolution to the parking lot lighting issue, we offer the following: a. Copy of a letter from Brabham, DeBay and McDonald, Inc. , Consulting Engineers, wherein the basis for the present design is explained. b. Copy of the Palm Beach County Building Security Code which contains the requirements of Brabham, DeBay and McDonald's design (Pages 8, 9 & 10) . Therefore, while lowering the light poles is an option, additional light sources would have to be added to maintain the required levels of illumination. • Brabham, DeBay and McDonald can not recommended lowering ' the illumination levels due to the liabilities inherent in any criminal activity, against property or persons„ taking place on the subject site. "An Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer" • tamer c@apoo« Box 21229,West Palm Beach,Florida 33416 (407)684.4060 FAX(407)684-4172 m T. Marcus,Chair Kotxrt vvcisman )Ie Phillips,Vice Chair FOR YOUR INFORMATION AIA. Roberts cilities Planning, Design & )I J. Elmquist ruction Department y McCarty L. foster • de Ford Lcc �'� • VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA 0 • DEC 2 819920- December 21, 1992 ours.)) �'� •,_�,.�c 3 DMX.0.ic7S Of Mt rcroa- Scott Ladd, CBO Building Official Village of Tequesta, Building . Department P.O. Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469-0273 Subject: Tequesta Branch Library 345 Tequesta Drive Dear Mr. Ladd: Pursuant to the request contained in your letter of December 14, 1992 concerning a resolution to the parking lot lighting issue, we. offer the following: a. Copy of a letter from Brabham, DeBay and McDonald, Inc. , Consulting Engineers, wherein the basis for the present design is explained. b. Copy of the Palm Beach County Building Security Code which contains the requirements of Brabham, DeBay and McDonald's design (Pages 8, 9 & 10) . Therefore, while lowering the light poles is an option, additional light sources would have to be added to maintain the required levels of illumination. • Brabham, DeBay and .. McDonald can not recommended lowering the illumination levels due to the liabilities inherent in any criminal activity, against property or persons„ taking place on the subject site. • 'An Equal Opportunity•Affirmative Action Employer" ww.do��KKreoap« Box 21229,West Palm Beach,Florida 33416 (407)6844060 FAX(407)684.4172 Board of County Commissioners County Administrator Mary McCarty,Chair Robert Weisman Ken L. Foster,Vice Chairman Karen T. Marcus ,:arol A. Roberts • Warren H. Newell 13urt Aaronson �► B� Maude Ford Lee !`z • (% any x A.(\(US January 22, 1993 The Honorable Earl L. Collings, Mayor Village of Tequesta P.O. Box 3273 • Tequesta, FL 3((469 273 Dear Mayor Co in -s: I 'd like to acknowledge and thank you for your letter of January 7, 1993 regarding the parking lot lighting for the Tequesta Branch Library. I apologize for the delay in responding, however, I wanted to take the time to receive County staff's input. As you know, our staff has several concerns with either lowering the illumination levels or removing the light posts needed for the parking lot. I've been informed that the consulting engineer on the project will not make these requested modifications unless he receives a complete waiver of responsibility from the County with respect to any safety problems that may arise. While I would like to cooperate with the Village on this last remaining change request, I do not believe it to be in the best interests of the library users. In addition to nationally recognized lighting standards, the County's own ordinance identifies the minimum ' lighting required to provide a "safe" environment. These lighting levels were determined through actual data in conjunction with the Sheriff's Office. The Parking lot as designed only meets the minimum levels contained in the ordinance. If the Village still wants to pursue this change, the County must request that the Village indemnify the County against any claim that may arise. Please respond to either myself or Audrey Wolf with the direction the Village chooses to pursue. I look forward to hearing from you soon. l r S}ncerely, (::::>i . Ci en tii,/,^ T. Marcus ou tyy Commissioner cc: Audrey Wolf Dean Ellis, Sr. Registered Architect "An Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer" 45 printed on recycled paper P.O.Box 1989 West Palm Beach,Florida 33402-1989