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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_12/4/2023 MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL MAYOR MOLLY YOUNG VICE-MAYOR LAURIE BRANDON COUNCIL MEMBER PATRICK PAINTER COUNCIL MEMBER RICK SARTORY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS G. BRADFORD DECEMBER 4, 2023 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Molly Young at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Grieser. Present were: Mayor Molly Young, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Rick Sartory, and Council Member Thomas G. Bradford. Absent were: Vice-Mayor Laurie Brandon. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Update on Land Development Regulations Recommended as part of the Master Corridor Plan presented by Treasure Coast Planning Council. Mr. Lance Lilly, Senior Planner from Chen Moore & Associates, went over recommendations gathered from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's report, from months prior. He presented information on overlays and zoning districts, frontage, setbacks, facades, formula restaurants, parking, landscaping requirements and buffers, drive through buildings and gas stations, Council Member Sartory had comments regarding weeds, and restricting size on formula restaurants or businesses. Mayor Young encouraged limiting the size of formula businesses, including restaurants. Attorney Keith Davis cautioned Council on restricting interstate businesses, and encouraged them to discuss size, if they desired. Council Member Bradford believed restricting formula retail could be problematic . Council Member Painter asked about larger formula businesses and if they would be allowed. Attorney Davis said they would be allowed if they met the other criteria. He also agreed that formula businesses should be limited in square footage on US Highway One, with keeping Tequesta Drive formula free. Staff and Legal would review possible standards and guidelines for formula businesses on Tequesta Drive and Main Street . Mayor Young questioned the building orientation on businesses with drive-throughs and asked for more clarity. Council Member Bradford asked for further discussion on the beautification of the Old Dixie Highway corridor. Manager Allen reminded Council that the Village was working on agreements and proposals with Palm Beach County, as they moved forward with the design phase of Old Dixie Highway. Council was in agreement that the Village Center overlay would be preferable on the Old Dixie Highway area near Village Blvd. Mr. Lilly would look into other municipalities' civic open spaces. Attorney Davis opined on property owner responsibilities regarding streetscaping maintenance and costs. Mrs. Marie Sapire, a resident of Tequesta Country Club spoke on formula restaurants and asked that they be prohibited throughout the Village, other than the U.S. Highway One district. She asked for street trees in swales, as well. 2. Discuss Implementation of Quiet Zone for the Tequesta Drive Railroad Crossing Manager Allen gave a brief history on the quiet zones including criteria and prior issues. Council discussed and came to a consensus that safety was the first priority and preferred to wait until Martin County and Jupiter were in favor of quiet zones also. Council would wait until April/May of 2024 when more data might be available on the subject. Mr. Johnathan Dale of Martin County asked Tequesta to lead on the quiet zone and to turn in an application. 3. Discuss The Vacancy Created On The Environmental Advisory Committee Manager Allen asked Council for direction on whether or not to hold Council Member Bradford's seat on the EAC until next April. Council discussed and ultimately felt it was best to leave the seat open for him. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7.37 PM Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.