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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 8H_4/10/1997 it '4 rt . M31 H VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT li a Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive �Olk q '' � .r `• Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273•(407)575-6220 o Fax: (407)575-6239 M COUM 14 • .VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, February 5, 1997 . The meeting was called to order at 10: 02 A.M. by Chair Leslie Cook. Boardmembers present were: Chair Leslie Cook, Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Claudette Dalack, Paul Coben, and Molly McCormick. Also in \ attendance was Joanne McCabe, sitting in- for ' Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board, and Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA . The agenda was . accepted as submitted. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens . IV. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Review FY 1996 Treescape Projects Mr. Preston reported that 1996 had been the best year ever for Village landscaping projects . Phase III of the Tequesta Drive Treescape was completed with the planting Recycled Paper COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 2 of 33 Live Oaks, 27 Sabal palms, 24 Bottlebrush and 5 Ligustrum trees . The U.S. One Median landscaping included planting 24 Live Oaks. The Village also planted 6 Sabal palms and 10 Live Oaks to complete Ordinance 377 at the Village Hall site. The final landscape project for the year was the planting of 40 Live Oaks, 17 Dahoon Holly, 10 Tamarind, 15 Queen Palms and 27 Wax Myrtle at Constitution Park. $75, 000 had been spent for trees during the year, as opposed to approximately $31, 000 in the previous year. Mr. Preston reported that many compliments had been received from residents. Mr. Preston explained that pine trees which had died in the playground area in Constitution Park had been removed, and that this would allow more room for the remaining trees to grow larger. Chair Cook suggested that one Live Oak tree be planted in that area, to which Mr . Preston responded that because there must be 20' clear between any tree and any piece of playground equipment, in many places there was not room. Chair Cook then requested that when pine trees died that they be replaced with pines . Mr. Preston commented that landscaping maintenance services for Constitution Park was now contracted out . Chair Cook expressed disappointment that Spider Lily plants installed at the Village Hall site looked bad after only a year, and recommended that the Board not accept plants proposed by landscape architects which would not look for an extended time period. Mr . Preston responded that Rood Landscaping' s explanation was that the plants should not have been planted in full sun. Chair Cook commented that the landscape architect should want his project to look good, and that in these situations maintenance became a burden. Chair Cook reported that she had photographed the Spider Lilies so that she could provide proof when a landscape architect proposed those plants . 2 . Progress Report of FY 1997 Treescape Project Mr. Preston reported the only item scheduled for 1997 was • • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD • SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 3 • the new Village garage site on Bridge Road, which would contain 38 trees. A possible second project now under consideration was Seabrook Road north of Tequesta Drive, where a new drainage system would be installed, a new sidewalk, and trees would be planted. Only the drainage had been budgeted for the current fiscal year; however, if grant money was received some of the landscaping could also be done. Applications had been made for Federal grants totaling $145, 000. 3. Tree Board input regarding FY 1998 Treescape Projects Mr. Preston reported that the 3-year treescape project for Tequesta Drive had been completed, so that a new project could be started. One possibility which would be considered by the Village Council was landscaping Old Dixie Highway from Tequesta Drive north to County Line Road. Chair Cook objected to money being spent for that area until it had been developed. Chair Cook commented that the area seen most was the area by the railroad tracks at the Tequesta .Drive crossing, and although she did not like ;.he landscape plan which had been presented, she considered that area to be very important for landscaping. Boardmember Coben questioned whether trees could be planted close to the railroad tracks. Mr. Preston commented that property was owned by FEC railroad. Chair Cook suggested that a blanket of low maintenance Sabal Palms and Faxahatchee grass could be used, similar to the planting done along AlA near Admiral' s Cove, at _a distance from the tracks to meet DOT standards . After ensuing discussion, Mr. Preston was requested by the Board to find out from Village Clerk Manganiello what had happened to the proposed project for that area. The Board indicated that landscaping this area should be the number one priority. Chair Cook left the meeting at 10 : 19 A.M. Vice Chair Strahan took over as Chairman of the meeting. Another area suggested for improvement was Seabrook Road CONMZUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 4 south. Boardmember Coben inquired whether work had ever been done on Riverside Drive. Mr. Preston explained that the Stormwater Utility had taken over that project, which was scheduled for year 4 or 5 of their long-range improvements. Some work had been done in order to prevent flooding. Mr. Preston related that he had heard comments from some Riverside Drive residents who believed if the road were nicer the traffic would increase. Vice Chair Strahan commented that Village Boulevard was becoming a more important thoroughfare, and was wide open and stark, and suggested that trees removed from the • corner of Old Dixie and Village Boulevard on the north side for work on water pipes be replaced. Mr. Preston indicated that he was not aware of any trees removed from the right-of-way, and commented that possibly some trees had been removed on private property. Mr. Preston \ explained that there was not enough room along Village Boulevard between the road and the private property in some sections to plant trees, so that landscaping would need to be provided by developers of the private property. Mr. Preston commented that he could place Village Boulevard landscaping on the 5-year capital improvement plan to plant trees in locations where curbs existed and to add small plants in other places, subject to DOT standards . Mr. Preston explained that the Live Oaks planted on U. S. One were not dead, only that they currently did not look good because they had been planted in November. Code Enforcement Officer Davis reported that he had received a number of calls from concerned residents regarding the bushes in front of the Post Office which appeared to be dead, and that those bushes were not dead. Mr. Preston explained that cold weather coming so close behind strong winds caused Live Oaks to look bad. Mr. Preston reported that further drainage work would be done on Seabrook Road south of Tequesta Drive, which was another project of the Stormwater Utility, and that sidewalks would be installed at a later date. A pathway across Village Green Park was suggested, to which Mr . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 5 Preston responded that the Garden Club and Blair House objected to a sidewalk. Mr. Preston .reported that rumors had ruined many projects. Boardmember McCormick questioned whether the Village could notify property owners of the true facts, to which Mr. Preston responded that property owners within 200 feet of proposed work were notified. 4 . 1997 Arbor Day Event Mr. Preston suggested that the date for Arbor Day be delayed until sometime in May when the new garage would be close to completion. The last tree on the project could be installed as the Arbor Day tree and a walk • - through of the new facility could be scheduled. Another • option could be a tree planted in cne of the parks . Consensus of the Board was to hold P.rbor may on April 25, 1997 and to plant the largest Live Oak possible in the playground area at Constitution Park. Vice Chair Strahan. advised that the Board would be interested in a walk- through of the new garage facility; however, the park was higher profile for the public. Tom Little suggested that a record be kept by everyone of the number of compliments received regarding Constitution Park. In response to Mr. Little' s question regarding why the gate on Dover Road was not open, Mr. Preston responded that most of the parents were very nervous about having two entrances open to Constitution Park. Mr . Little questioned whether a telephone with 911 . capabilities only could be installed. Mr. Preston explained that the YMCA would soon be running programs full time from the recreation center building. Mr. Strahan inquired whether the recreation center building and the gazebo were available for private parties, .and commented that at Juno Beach weddings were held in the gazebo. Mr. Strahan suggested that weddings could take place in the gazebo, and the reception could be held in the recreation center building. Mr. Preston • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 6 explained that using the gazebos had not been addressed, however, the recreation building was available to be rented out at established rates and was available all day on Sundays and on Tuesday and Thursday nights, which could change when the YMCA came ,on board. Mr. Preston reported that approximately 50 groups were scheduled each year at Tequesta Park' s pavilion area and that many events lasted a whole day, while at Constitution Park group events were discouraged since it was only a neighborhood park without a lot of parking. Mr. Preston commented that rental of the building was expensive and . could range from $68 up to four times that amount if- a Village staff member was required to be present. The Board considered the rate to be very reasonable. • Boardmember Dalack left the meeting at 10 : 45 A.M. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Boardmember Coben inquired as to what was currently being done to remind ENCON of their promise to keep landscaping • nice around their pump stations, which had been a condition of, their approval . Ms . McCabe stated that she would pull the files and determine whether a phone call to ENCON would be in order. VI. . ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 50 A.M. . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PAGE 7 Respectfully submitted, Bett Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Gary Preston Clerk of the Boarc: DATE APPROVED: 3//9