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Regular Council
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Meeting: Regular Council - May 09 2024
Staff Contact: Jay Hubsch Department: Community Development
ORDINANCE NO. 05-24, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE VI. IN GENERAL. AT SECTION 78-4. DEFINITIONS. TO
CREATE AN ENTIRELY NEW DEFINITION FOR THE TERM PRIVATE MUSEUM, AT ARTICLE VI.
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. AT SECTION 78-178. C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT., TO ADD PRIVATE MUSEUM AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE, AND AT ARTICLE X.
OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. AT SECTION 78-705.
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES. TO PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES REQUIRED FOR THESE ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
On January 12, 2023, Cotleur and Hearing presented a conceptual plan to the Village Council for a
private car museum at 358 Cypress Drive, which is located in the C-3 zoning district. It was
determined that this use is not a permitted use or a special exception use in the C-3 zoning district.
For the village to allow the use, it requires a property owner initiated Zoning Text Amendment ("ZTA")
to amend Chapter 78 of the Zoning Code of Ordinances to create a definition of "private museum"
and to change the list of permitted uses in the C-3 zoning district. The property owner, Nate Albers of
South Cypress Properties LLC submitted an application for a ZTA in July 2023.
The applicant's building is approximately 6,350 square feet and was constructed in 1970. The building
has historically been used as an automotive repair establishment. Per the applicant's justification
statement, Mr. Albers "intends to renovate the property by improving the architectural facade,
increasing green space, and enhancing landscape areas, replacing the roof and replacing the existing
lift station." Mr. Albers also intends to "utilize the building as a small personal office and display space
for his collection of automobiles, art, and other memorabilia. The use of the space will be private and
not open to the public. On a limited basis Mr. Albers anticipates using the space for small
philanthropic fundraisers and invitation only showings". The facility will include the following cars,
memorabilia, art, and sculptures:
• 10-12 luxury automobiles
• Models/photos of jets/helicopters owned to include Citation X, Citation CJ4, King Air 350, and
Airbus H145 Helicopter
• Models/photos of sportfishing yachts owned to include 74' Spencer and 80' Spencer
• Sportfishing trophies from tournament fishing around the world
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• Automotive art from Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg,
Mercedes, Jaguar
• Military memorabilia
The applicant has heard feedback from the community that there is a concern that if this ZTA is
approved, the entire C-3 zoning district could be taken over by similar uses. If this is a concern of the
Village Council, the applicant has proposed a condition that private museums be prohibited from
locating within 1,000 lineal feet on the same street of a previously approved private museum. If this
condition were adopted, it would mean that another private museum could be approved within the C-3
zoning district, but not within 1,000 feet of this one on Cypress Drive. Additionally, the applicant has
committed to enhancing the 50-foot-wide parcel of land that is contiguous to the eastern boundary of
the site, adjacent to the FEC Railroad. This parcel of Village owned land was identified in the
Commercial Corridor Master Plan as an opportunity to create a "Sustainability Park and Gardens". If
the ZTA is approved and the applicant moves forward with a site plan, Village staff can work with the
applicant to start implementing this concept.
Ordinance 5-24 went before the Local Planning Agency on September 21, 2023 (as Ordinance 12-
23), for a recommendation to Village Council. The Ordinance proposes to create a definition of private
museum, add private museum to the list of special exception uses in the C3 zoning district, and
create parking standards for private museums. The Local Planning Agency voted 5-0 to recommend
approval of the Ordinance as written.
Important Note: Ordinance 5-24 went before the LPA Board in 2023 as Ordinance 12-23. The Ordinance
has been reassigned a new number to reflect the current calendar year.
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ATTACHMENTS: A
LPA Staff Report
Ord 05-24 Milestone Inspection Ordinance FIRST READING after LPA was Ord 12-23 for
LPA corrected
Application
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Justification Statement
Site Photos
Conceptual Site Plan
Conceptual Floor Plan
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
To: Local Planning Agency(LPA)
From: Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, Community Development Director
Date: September 21, 2023
Ref.: Ordinance 12-23—Addition of Private Museum Use to the C-3 Zoning District
In July 2023, the Applicant submitted a Zoning Text Amendment Petition to allow "private car museums"
into the C-3 Zoning District as a special exception use. The subject property is located at 358 Cypress Drive.
The existing building was constructed in 1970, and has been used as an automotive repair establishment
providing paint and bodywork services.
Please see the enclosed list of the current permitted uses in the C-3 Zoning District. The General Commercial
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On January 12, 2023, Mr. Donaldson Hearing (President of Cotleur and Hearing) presented to the Village
Council a conceptual plan for a private car museum at the subject property. In February 2023, the property
was acquired by SOUTH CYPRESS PROPERTIES LLC.
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Per the Applicant,the facility will include the following memorabilia, art, and sculptures:
• Models/photos of jets/helicopters owned to include Citation X, Citation 04, King Air 350,
and Airbus H145 Helicopter
• Models/photos of sportfishing yachts owned to include 74' Spencer and 80' Spencer
• Sportfishing trophies from tournament fishing around the world
• Automotive art from Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg,
Mercedes,Jaguar
• Military memorabilia.
The maximum number of luxury automobiles will be 10-12, which will contain some fuel, generally
a minimal amount to drive the vehicles in and out of the building periodically.The entire space will
be equipped with cameras, alarms, and sprinklers.
There will be no full-time employees at the site but there will be an employee that comes in and
out to monitor the vehicles and property. There will be no fixed hours of operation. Signage will
be minimal and most likely limited to the street address number.
The Applicant has also provided a preliminary site plan and floor plan as a reference to their future
improvements, please see enclosed.
Per Village Code Sec. 78-4, the current definition for museums is as follows, "Museum means a nonprofit
noncommercial establishment operated as a repository or a collection of nature, scientific, or literary
curiosities or objects of interest or works of art, not including the regular sale or distribution of the objects
collected."
The Applicant is proposing the following definition to incorporate the private car museum into the Village
Code: "Museum-Private Car means a specialized facility or space owned by an individual or organization
that exhibits a collection of automobiles, memorabilia, art, sculpture, and other collectibles such as art
and sculpture. The space may include an accessory office and be used occasionally for small events and
philanthropic purposes."
However, after reviewing the application, Staff has included the following definition for private museums in
Ordinance 12-23, rather than private car museums, "Private Museum means a building used as a private
display space for a personal collection of automobiles, art, or other memorabilia. The use of the space
shall be private and not open to the public."
Per Village Code Sec. 78-705 (19), the parking requirement for museums, art galleries, and theatres is as
follows: "(19) Museum, art gallery, theatre: One space per four seats in rooms for public assembly or for
each 200 square feet of gross floor area for use by the public, whichever is greater."
The existing parking code does Not contemplate the proposed private museum use. The Applicant is
proposing the following parking requirements, "One space for each 500 square feet of display area, plus
one space per 250 square feet of business office/ancillary area."
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The approval process for the proposed zoning text amendment is as follows:
1. Local Planning Agency(LPA) Hearing
2. Village Council First Reading
3. Village Council Second Reading
If the Village Council adopts Ordinance 12-23, the Applicant will need special exception use approval,
followed by a site plan approval.
Enclosed:
• List of current uses in the C-3 Zoning District (Sec. 78-178. -C-3 general commercial district)
• ORDINANCE 12—23—Private Museum
• Application
• Aerials
• Justification Statement
• Proposed Site Plan
• Proposed Floor Plan
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ORDINANCE NO. 05-241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE VI. IN GENERAL.
AT SECTION 78-4. DEFINITIONS. TO CREATE AN ENTIRELY NEW
DEFINITION FOR THE TERM PRIVATE MUSEUM, AT ARTICLE VI.
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS. AT SECTION 78-178. C-3
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT., TO ADD PRIVATE MUSEUM AS
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE, AND AT ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND
ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. AT SECTION
78-705. REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES. TO PROVIDE
THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR THESE
ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances currently defines and
provides regulations for automotive repair establishments but does not contemplate
private museum uses; and
WHEREAS, current definitions do not adequately capture and regulate private
museums uses for the storage of cars, art, or other memorabilia, to be used for display
and private events; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to expressly define and provide
regulations for these types of private museum uses; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that the adoption of these regulations is in
the best interests of the Village of Tequesta, and will generally promote the public
health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta is hereby amended at Article I. In General. by amending Section 78-4.
Definitions. to create an entirely new definition for the term `Private Museum'; providing
I This Ordinance went before the LPA board in 2023 as Ordinance 12-23. The Ordinance has been reassigned a new
number to reflect the current calendar year.
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that Section 78-4 shall hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 78-4. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, unless
otherwise specified, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. All words used in the present
tense include the future; all words in the singular number include the plural and the
plural the singular. The word "building" includes the word "structure." The word "shall" is
mandatory. The word "person" includes a firm, corporation or municipal corporation as
well as a natural person. The word "map" shall mean the official zoning map of the
village. The term "council" shall mean the Council of the Village of Tequesta and the
word "village" shall mean the Village of Tequesta, a municipal corporation of the State
of Florida. The word "used" shall be deemed to include the words "arranged, designed
or intended to be used," and the word 'occupied" shall be deemed to include the words
"arranged, designed or intended to be occupied." Any word or term not interpreted or
defined by this section shall be used with a meaning of common or standard utilization.
Private Museum means a building used as a private display space for a personal
collection of automobiles, art, or other memorabilia. The use of the space shall be
private and not open to the public.
[All other definitions shall remain the same as previously adopted.]
Section 2: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta is hereby amended at Article VI. Schedule of District Regulations. by
amending Section 78-178. C-3 general commercial district. to add private museum as a
special exception use in the C-3 zoning district; providing that Section 78-178 shall
hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 78-178. - C-3 general commercial district.
(a)-(c) [These subsections shall remain in full force and effect as previously
enacted.]
(d) Special exception uses. Special exception uses in the C-3 district are as follows:
(1) Public utility buildings such as water pumping plants, water treatment plants,
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sewage plant lift stations and electric substations; police and fire stations and any
other use normally appurtenant thereto; libraries and governmental uses.
(2) Places of assembly (1,515 square feet or more), subject to the following
conditions:
a. All presentations and events shall be conducted entirely within a building.
b. Allowed accessory uses are: preschool and school facilities; assembly halls,
sanctuaries or similar meeting rooms; community centers or fellowship halls;
administrative offices related to the facility; gift shops for merchandise related to the
facility; playgrounds and athletic fields.
(3) Theaters.
a. All presentations, shows and events shall be conducted entirely within a building.
b. No presentations, shows or events shall be started after 11:00 p.m.
(4) Full-service fuel station or gasoline service station, provided:
a. There shall be a main building setback from all right-of-way lines of 40 feet.
b. Main and accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any
residential district.
c. A minimum six inches in height raised curb shall be required at all right-of-way
lines, except at approved access driveway openings.
d. Curb openings and access driveway widths and locations shall meet the
requirements of article X of this chapter, except as provided for in subsection
(d)(4)e of this section. Curb openings shall be limited to two per street frontage.
e. Where two curb openings are providing access to a single street, they shall be
separated by an approved landscape island, ten feet in width and 25 feet in length
at the right-of-way line. Curb cuts for access driveways shall be located a minimum
of ten feet from any adjoining property line.
f. To ensure that sufficient room be provided on either side of the fuel pumps
without intruding upon sidewalks or upon adjoining property, fuel pumps shall be
located a minimum of 50 feet from any adjoining property and a minimum of 25 feet
from any street property line.
g. All tanks, vents, pump islands and pump island or main and accessory building
canopies shall provide a minimum setback of 25 feet from any adjoining property or
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right-of-way.
h. Off-street loading spaces for the delivery of materials, merchandise, fuel or any
similar product shall be located in such a manner that they are completely separate
from required customer parking spaces and access drives and aisles thereto.
i. The selling, renting or leasing of new and/or used motor vehicles, trailers or
recreational vehicles is prohibited.
j. All oil drainage pits, hydraulic lifts and mechanical repair work shall be located
and conducted within an enclosed building or structure.
k. No body damaged vehicle or vehicle components of any kind or condition shall
be exposed to view from a public road right-of-way.
I. All full-service fuel stations and gasoline service stations shall be equipped
with an emergency backup generator system of sufficient size and power to
operate the fuel pumping systems for a minimum of seven days.
(5) Convenience store, provided:
a. The proposed convenience store shall be subject to all special requirements for
fuel dispensing businesses (full service fuel stations and gasoline service stations)
if the proposed store is to include such use.
b. The proposed site shall meet or exceed the landscaping requirements found in
article IX, division 4 of this chapter.
c. The proposed store shall be free of all obstructions of view from the adjacent
street to the main store windows giving a clear and unobstructed view of the
cashier's station, including obstructions of landscaping and fuel service islands.
d. The proposed store shall incorporate into its construction and operation fire
protection devices as required by the village fire-rescue department.
e. The proposed store shall have adequate on-site lighting that illuminates all
parking, loading and fuel service islands.
f. No convenience store shall be located within 1,500 feet of any other convenience
store. For the purposes of this subsection, all measurements of distances shall be
along a straight airline route from the nearest point on any property line to the
nearest point on any property line of any property used as a convenience store.
g. The proposed convenience store shall have appropriate security systems to
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include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Convenience store uses shall be equipped with cameras with video retrieval
capabilities.
i. This requirement shall be exempted if the convenience store employs two
or more employees at the same time between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
ii. This requirement shall also be exempted if the convenience store closes
on a permanent basis by 11:00 p.m. or does not sell alcoholic beverages for
consumption off-premises.
2. The convenience store may be equipped with a silent alarm connected to the
police department.
h. The proposed convenience store shall not have as a part of its operation coin-
operated amusement devices.
i. All convenience stores that include fuel dispensing services shall be equipped
with an emergency backup generator system of sufficient size and power to operate
the fuel pumping systems for a minimum of seven days.
(6) Wireless telecommunication towers and antennas located on property that is not
village owned, pursuant to article IX, division 5.
(7) Indoor amusements (bowling, pool, billiards, video game arcade and similar
amusements).
(8) Drive-in/fast food/carryout restaurants.
a. Each drive-in stacking lane must be clearly defined and designed so as not to
conflict or interfere with other vehicle or pedestrian traffic utilizing the site.
b. A bypass lane shall be provided if a one-way traffic flow pattern is utilized in the
parking lot.
(9) Automotive repair establishments (major or minor).
(10) Shopping centers.
(11) Adult entertainment, pursuant to article XIII of this chapter.
(12) Private Museum.
(e) [These subsections shall remain in full force and effect as previously enacted.]
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Section 3: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta
is hereby amended at Article X. Off-Street and On-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations. by amending Section 78-705. Required number of parking spaces. to
provide the number of parking spaces requirements for private museum; providing that
Section 78-705 shall hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 78-705. - Required number of parking spaces.
Certain of these requirements may be in conflict with the special parking
requirements set forth in the property development standards for use within the MU
mixed-use district. Where a conflict exists, the property development standards of the
MU district shall apply. There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any main
building or structure, or at the time that any main building or structure is enlarged by
more than 25 percent of the square footage of the existing building or structure, or
increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guestrooms, floor area or seats,
minimum off-street motor vehicle parking space with adequate provisions for ingress
and egress by a motor vehicle, in accordance with the following:
(1)-(21) [These subsections shall remain in full force and effect as previously
enacted.]
(22) Roma Private Museum: one space for each 500 square feet of display area,
plus one space per 250 square feet of business office/ancillary area.
(23)-(36) [These subsections shall remain in full force and effect as previously
enacted.]
Section 4: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 54.
Offenses. shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Section 6: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
this Ordinance.
Section 7: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
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Section 8: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Ck.#
Planning and Zoning Department Rec.#
345 Tequesta Drive Date:
o Tequesta,FL 33469
Phone: 561.768.0451
Fax: 561.768.0698
APPLICATION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
PETITION NUMBER(For Office Use Only):
PROJECT NAME: 358 South Cypress Drive
PROJECT ADDRESS: 358 Cypress Drive A Tequesta FL
ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3 General Commercial
Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Applicant Name: Donaldson Hearing
Applicant's Address: 1934 Commerce Lane Ste. 1, Jupiter, FL 33458
Applicant's Phone No.: 561-747-6336 Fax No.: 561-747-1377
Cell No.: 561-718-6010 E-mail Address: DhearingQ)cotleur-hearing.com
Property Owner's Name: Nate Albers - South Cypress Properties, LLC
Property Owner's Address: 942 Pompano Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
Property Owner's Phone No.: 772-600-0350 Fax No.:
Cell No.: 561-723-3003 E-mail Address:pate _basecampservices.com
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Amend Section 78-178(b)to identify the permitted use of Auto Repair establishments
to include a small personal office and display space for a personal collection of automobiles, flight and golf simulators,
and other memorbilia for personal use, not be open to the public.
The applicant will submit to the Village of Tequesta Planning and Zoning Department the following documents a
minimum of 45 days prior to the Local Planning Agency(LPA)Meeting date:
1. Fifteen(15)sets of Plans I1xl7 size,and related materials.
2. A letter describing in detail the intent of the Zoning Text Amendment.
3. Any other documents that may help clarify the purpose of Zoning Text Amendment.
Nate Albers
APPLICANT NAME(PRINT)
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NOTE: All renderings,models,drawings,photos,etc., submitted to the Village will become the
property of the Village of Tequesta.
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�Cotleur&
Hearing
Village of Tequesta
Zoning Text Amendment
July 25, 2023
Updated: September 07, 2023
Updated: March 25, 2024
Property Location: 358 South Cypress Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469
Property Control Number: 60-43-40-30-03-001-0050
PROJECT INFORMATION
Nate Albers, Principal of South Cypress Drive Properties, LLC, is the owner of a 0.4-acre property
located at 358 South Cypress Drive in Tequesta, Florida. The property is east of Cypress Drive
and directly adjacent to the FEC Railroad. The site is within the Village's C-3 General Commercial
Zoning District and contains a 6,350 square foot building.
The building, constructed in 1970, 52 years ago is in need of cosmetic care. The building is
currently occupied by an auto repair establishment providing paint and bodywork services. There
have been multiple Code Enforcement Violations issued in connection with the property's existing
conditions and operation. Vehicles in various states of disrepair can be seen in virtually every
parking space. To say the least, the existing conditions are not indicative of the image of the
Village of Tequesta.
Mr. Albers intends to renovate the property by improving the architectural fagade, increasing
green space, and enhancing landscape areas, replacing the roof and replacing the existing lift
station. The award-winning architectural firm Birse Thomas, located in Palm Beach Gardens, has
been hired to redesign the existing fagade. Cotleur & Hearing will evaluate opportunities for
additional green space and develop a landscape plan to complement the proposed architectural
design. Interior improvements will also be implemented and are identified within the floor plan
provided.
PROPOSED USE
Mr. Albers proposes to utilize the building as a small personal office and display space for his
personal collection of automobiles, art, and other memorabilia. The use of the space will be private
and will not be open to the public. On a limited basis Mr. Albers anticipates using the space for
small philanthropic fundraisers and invitation only showings. Special Events, if proposed, will be
conducted in strict compliance with the Village of Tequesta regulations. The space will also
feature flight and golf simulators for personal use.
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358 South Cypress Drive
Zoning Text Amendment
Updated: March 25, 2024
The memorabilia, art and sculptures will be a limited amount to be utilized mostly as decor for the
space and display pieces. The interior design will be open and airy with clean lines and will not
be cluttered.
consist of the following:
Models/photos of jets/helicopters owned to include Citation X, Citation CJ4, King Air 350,
and Airbus H145 Helicopter
Models/photos of sportfishing yachts owned to include 74' Spencer and 80' Spencer
Sportfishing trophies from tournament fishing around the world
Automotive art from Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Aston Martin,
Koenigsegg, Mercedes, Jaguar
Military memorabilia.
The maximum number of luxury automobiles will be 10-12 to include Bentley, Rolls Royce,
Lamborghini, Bugatti, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Mercedes, Jaguar. The vehicles will contain
some fuel, generally a minimal amount to drive the vehicles in and out of the building
periodically. The entire space will be equipped with cameras, alarms, and sprinklers.
There will be no full-time employees at the site but there will be an employee that comes in and
out to monitor the vehicles and property. There will be no fixed hours of operation. Signage will
be minimal and most likely limited to the street address number.
Section 78-178 (b) of the Village Code identifies the permitted uses within the C-3 General
Commercial Zoning District. Auto Repair Establishments are listed as a permitted use however
the existing code does not identify a use that adequately describes the proposed use. After review
of the town code and as discussed during our conceptual review in January the applicant's
proposed use is best described as a "Private Car Museum"
SIMILAR USES
The occupancy of buildings for "Private Car Museums" has become common in Northern Palm
Beach County. These facilities are often constructed with a very high level of finish materials and
often themed, such as the Staluppi's Cars of Dreams Museum in North Palm Beach, which has a
Coney Island theme. There are several similar uses within the Jupiter Park of Commerce.
Based on our research most municipalities have classified this use as Indoor Storage which is
generally permitted within Industrial Districts, such as the Jupiter Park of Commerce. The Village
of Tequesta does not have formal industrial zoning districts. The C-3 General Commercial Zoning
District is the closest representation to an industrial zoning district as it permits Automotive Repair
Establishments, Gasoline Service Stations, and other similar uses.
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358 South Cypress Drive
Zoning Text Amendment
Updated: March 25, 2024
REQUEST
The applicant is requesting the following code amendments:
1. A Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) to the C-3 Zoning District Regulations Section 78-178
(d) to allow "Private Car Museum" (Museum-Private Car), not open to the public, as a
special exception (SE) use.
2. Inclusion of a definition for Museum—Private Car in Section 78-4.
3. Inclusion of condition for Museum - Private Car in Section 78-178. C3 general
commercial district: Museum-Private Car establishments shall be prohibited from
locating within 1,000 lineal feet on the same street of an existing or previously
approved museum-private car establishment within the jurisdictional boundaries of
the village.
4. Inclusion of an established parking ratio for this use: "one space for each 500 square
feet of display area, plus one space per 250 square feet of business
office/ancillary area".
5. Upon approval of the above requested Zoning Text Amendments the applicant intends on
seeking Special Exception approval for a Private Car Museum together with Site Plan
Review and approval for the proposed architectural and site modifications.
The proposed definition to be added to Section 78-4 of the Villages Code of Ordinances is
provided Below:
Museum-Private Car means a specialized facility or space owned by an individual or
organization that exhibits a collection of automobiles, memorabilia, art,sculpture, and
other collectibles such as art and sculpture. The space may include an accessory office
and be used occasionally for small events and philanthropic purposes.
In summary, the applicant desires to substantially improve an existing, deteriorated property for
personal use as a Private Car Museum. The applicant commits to work with the Village to upgrade
the property, including substantial architectural and landscape enhancements, with a focus on
the building's orientation to Cypress Drive. Additionally, the applicant commits to enhance the
landscape within the 50-foot-wide parcel of land contiguous to the eastern boundary of the site
and the FEC Railroad. Enclosed are conceptual site and architecture plans, as well as aerial and
ground level photos of the site.
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