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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7B_7/24/1997 e o t VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA - • z 0011'' lEe) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT o Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive rs �}`� ��` , Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273•(407)575-6220 •�`1 � � Fax: (407)575-6239 CM COVM• VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 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, March 19, 1997. The meeting was called to order at 9:31 A.M. by Chair Leslie Cook. Boardmembers present were: Chair Leslie Cook, Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Claudette • Dalack, Molly McCormick, and Steve Parker. Also in attendance was Joanne Burnsed, sitting in for Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. Alternate Marcia Nielson attended the first portion of the meeting as a guest, and announced that she would no longer be an Alternate for the Board because she was taking a job with the City of West Palm Beach. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Cook announced that the agenda was accepted as submitted. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens . IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the March 5, 1997 meeting were discussed. Boardmember Parker comented that spider lilies did well in full sun, which was a difference of opinion from the report Recycled Paper • • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 2 provided by Rood Landscaping that the spider lilies at Village Hall had not done well because they were planted in full sun. The minutes were. accepted as submitted. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1 . An application from Boca Signs, Inc. , for revisions to • the previously approved Mobil Station, 764 U.S. One North. Revisions include a request' for a new building color (Porter Paints #6829-1, beige) , an additional 21 square foot sign for "TCBY" Treats on the Mobil Mart Building, relocating two of the "Mobil" canopy signs, and modifications to the free-standing sign. Gil Strelik of Boca Signs, Inc. , explained that his company was the sign contractor for the Mobil station. • Mr. Strelik reported that the standard colors for a Mobil station were gray and white, which did not go 'with the terra cotta roof tiles and the building colors on the nearby County Line Plaza mall, which had led the applicant to request a beige color for the building. Chair Cook expressed her opinion that the proposed color was not beige, but was a shade of yellow. The color for the posts of the free-standing sign was discussed. Mr. Strelik suggested that an aluminum skirt could be placed around the base and stuccoed to match the building color. Another. suggestion was to increase the size of the support posts from 4" x 10" to 10" x 10" and to stucco them to match the building. Changing the gray sign cabinet borders to match the building was also discussed. Mr. Simon Chirikjian, owner, . commented that this was really an independent station with Mobil as a vendor, and stressed the importance of leaving the signs in the colors shown since those were identifying logos for each business. • A lengthy discussion ensued regarding colors for the sign posts and cabinet borders. 'Ms. Burnsed cautioned that a variance had been granted by the Village for the sign, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 3 and it was important to make sure that the sign size was not increased, however, that did not apply to the sign poles. Mr. Strelik explained that the sign poles were set into 36" diameter concrete pillars which projected 3 feet up from the ground surface, and that those could be stuccoed and painted yellow to match the building. The possibility of making a planter at the sign base was discussed, with the conclusion that since this sign was located in a swale that plants would not survive. It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board to leave the free-standing sign colors as shown in the application, but to stucco and paint the base to match the building color. The Community Appearance Board discussed possibly changing the "TCBY Treats" to green and pink. Ms.. Burnsed advised that multiple signs were allowed but with uniformity, and that if the sign on the building was changed then the sign for that business would need to be changed in the free-standing sign. It was the consensus of the Community Appearance Board that the TCBY Treats sign on the building would be the same red as the Mobil sign. Relocating two of the "Mobil" canopy signs was discussed, as well as other requested changes. Vice Chair Strahan made a motion to approve the following revisions to the Mobil Oil Station: • Mobil Mart Building: 1. Change building color from gray stucco #2137 to cream stucco, Porter Paint #6829-1 . White stucco fascia to remain. • 2. Building storefront (window framing) material color to change from black to dark bronze. • 3. New 21-S.F. "TCBY" Treats sign on front elevation, north end, red internally illuminated letters, with the red to be Pantone 485C. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 4 Car Wash Building: Change building color from gray stucco #2137 to cream stucco Porter Paint #6829-1 . White stucco fascia to remain. Canopy: 1 . Relocate east elevation "Mobil" sign on canopy from north end to south end of canopy. 2 . Relocate west elevation "Mobil" sign on canopy to north elevation. 3. Canopy columns to be painted white. Free-Standing Sign: 1 . Top reader portion of sign to have colors reversed: white copy on blue background instead of blue copy on white background. 2. Top reader portion of sign to remain 19.8 sq. Ft. but will have reduced size lettering and the addition of the "Diesel" prices portion of sign in white copy on yellow background. 3. 5. 9 sq. ft. Portion of sign previously identified as "Diesel Prices" portion of sign to read Vie de France, Bakery Express, in red copy with blue bars on white background. 4 . 5.9 sq. Ft. "Wash" portion of sign to be changed to read "Car Wash"; with white copy 'on red background instead of blue copy on white background. 5. 5. 9 sq. ft. "Blimpie" sign to be changed to read "TCBY" Treats in red copy on white background. 6. Free-standing sign structure color to be white with sign cabinet frames to remain gray, and paint and d COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 5 stucco the concrete support bases cream #6829-1 to match building. The motion was seconded by Boardmember Parker. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook - for Vic Strahan - for Claudette Dalack - for Molly McCormick - for Steve Parker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. • 2. An application from Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. and • Associates, as agent, for review of landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance for Wendimere Villas Phase II, 413-419 Cypress Drive. Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. , Landscape Architect, described • the proposed plans for Wendimere Villas Phase II, and requested the following waivers: 1 . 10' Landscape Buffer required, none provided. Justification: The Wendimere Villas parking area contains 31 spaces, which is below the two parking spaces per unit requirement. Because of the tightness of the parking lot, including substandard drive areas, no parking spaces can be sacrificed. 2 . A 6' x 20' Landscape Island is required, none provided. Justification: The Wendimere Villas parking area contains 31 spaces, which is below the two parking spaces per unit requirement. Because of the tightness of the parking lot, including substandard drive areas, no parking spaces can be sacrificed. 3. 15% minimum gross parking area to be landscaped, with 8% existing and no changes proposed. Justification: The Wendimere Villas parking area contains 31 spaces, which is below the two parking 1 COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 6 spaces per unit requirement. Because of . the tightness of the parking lot, including substandard drive areas, no parking spaces can be sacrificed. Vice Chair Strahan questioned why landscaping in front did not extend to the property lines on each side. Mr. Ostrout explained that the condominium association had requested a plan to meet code and to minimize the cost, and he had been asked to limit his efforts to those conditions. Mr. Ostrout explained that he would have recommended additional landscaping anyway if he had felt it did not look well, but that the wall was nice. Boardmember Parker suggested that the hedge material be changed from Cocoplum to slower growing Ilex Vomitoria. Mr. Ostrout agreed. Chair Cook discussed the garbage stacked which showed above the pretty brick wall. Mr. Ostrout inquired whether that should be addressed during landscape review or if it should be a Code Enforcement issue. Ms. Burnsed advised that it was a combination issue, and that it fell under dumpster screening which was required to be screened and maintained. Chair Cook recommended that something be done about the matter. • The center median island was discussed. It was the preference of the Board to extend a row of Ixora Nora Grant down the center of the island, leaving gaps for trees and to have either sod or mulch on the sides. A condition requiring that the Ilex hedge in front be continued to the property lines was discussed. It was concluded that it would be best to leave the hedge as proposed to cut down on maintenance. Boardmember Parker commented that an additional waiver should be requested for the landscaping required at the ends of the parking rows. Mr. Ostrout responded that the justification would be the same as the other three waivers, since no parking spaces could be eliminated. Boardmember Parker made a motion to approve the Landscape Plan and list of waivers for Wendimere Villas II, 413-419 Cypress Drive, with the following comments: • • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD • MEETING MINUTES MARCH .19, 1997 PAGE 7 1. Applicant shall add a single row of Ixora Nora Grant down the center of the median island, with sod or mulch on either side. 2. The Cocoplum shall be changed to Ilex Vomitoria Shillings Dwarf in front. 3. Labels on the plan for oaks and Ilex shall be reversed, so that the label reading "oaks" shall be on the oaks and the label reading "Ilex" shall be on the Ilex. 4. Trees and palms shall be fertilized. 5. An additional waiver shall be added which states that there should be landscape islands at the ends of the two parking rows on the north and south. Vice Chair Strahan seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook - for Vic Strahan - for Claudette Dalack - for Molly McCormick - for Steve Parker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 3. An application from Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. and Associates, as agent, for review of landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance for the Global Property Sales Building, 120 U.S. One North. Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. , Landscape Architect, explained that the recently reviewed Tequesta Fashion Mall had included phasing to allow landscaping of. the front area immediately and to do the back when Mr. DiVosta' s Tequesta Oaks project was finished. Mr. Ostrout explained that there would be a new entry drive area when Tequesta Oaks was completed, and that Mr. DiVosta • actually owned the access road until August 30, 1997. An existing agreement between Ed Nelson, Gary Van Brock, and Mr. DiVosta allowed for Mr. DiVosta' s ultimate COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 8 abandonment of the road and reconfiguration of ownership between Mr. Nelson and Mr. Van Brock' s group. This would allow a completely new entrance to serve the Global office building, and provide a south entrance into the Fashion Mall. This one common entrance would be located slightly south of the existing entrance. Mr. Ostrout explained that although DOT approval was necessary, the engineer for the project had foreseen no problems. Mr. Ostrout also explained that Mr. Nelson would be unable to implement proposed improvements until after August 30, 1997 when transfer of ownership took place. Mr. Ostrout described proposed improvements, including addition of queen palms, live oaks, and ligustrum to make a strong statement at the entrance. Larger beds would contain taller back rows of plants down to lower front rows to achieve a layered look. A new dumpster enclosure was proposed using a concrete block wall with aluminum gates. A cocoplum hedge was proposed. The wall dividing the property from Tequesta Oaks was discussed. Mr. Ostrout commented that the oak trees and cocoplum on each side of the wall would need to be staggered. Chair Cook noted that when Mr. Van Brock' s representative came back the Community Appearance Board should make sure that a lot of landscaping was added on the side facing U.S. One. Boardmember Parker commented that two trees were missing and waivers should be requested. Mr. Ostrout explained that the sign in the median island would be a Tequesta Fashion Mall sign on Mr. Nelson' s property and that Mr. Van Brock would apply for that sign and to remove the sign on his property. It was noted that landscaping would be needed around the base of the Global building sign. Mr. Ostrout suggested using Ixora Nora Grant with some Ilex in a bed at the sign base. Drainage was briefly discussed. Mr. Ostrout explained that a civil engineer had been retained and there could possibly be an exfiltration system under the parking lot. Chair Cook discussed the hedge on the south property line backing up to the gas station. Ed Nelson, owner of the property, described the problems with people parking in his parking lot and walking through the hedge to go into the gas station for snacks, etc. Mr. Ostrout proposed COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 • PAGE 9 • removing the existing hedge and planting it with silverthorn, which would have thorns and would discourage people using that as a shortcut. Chair Cook discussed the unsightly storage area behind • the gas station. Ms. Burnsed stated that she would look into the matter. Chair Cook commented that the gas station should have been required to put in new 'plants along the right of way, however, Ms. Burnsed pointed out that the Board could not have made that a condition since that was not gas station property. Boardnber Parker made a motion to approve the Landscape Plan and list of waivers for Global Property Sales building, 120 North U.S. Highway One, with the following comments: 1. That there is a waiver for the trees on the east end of the south parking lot. 2. That a planting bed of Ilex and Ixora be added around the • base of the sign at the corner of the parking lot. 3. That_ a change from Cocoplum to Elaeagnus pungens (silverthorn) along the south property line is acceptable. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Strahan. During discussion of the motion, Chair Cook suggested planting a palm, however there was not roam. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook . - for Vic Strahan - for Claudette Dalack - for Molly McCormick - for Steve Parker - for • The motion was therefore passed and adopted. • VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The status of remaining properties not in compliance with Ordinance #377 'was discussed. Chair Cook requested that Code Enforcement Officer Davis provide' a status report at the next Community Appearance Board meeting. • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 10 The recent approval by Village Council of Village Square Shopping Center was discussed. Vice Chair Strahan. • questioned whether the Village Council had insisted on irrigated islands instead' of the unirrigated islands which were proposed. Boardmember Parker reported progress to date at Tequesta Insurance Agency, and at the Presbyterian Church. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS • Boardmember Parker questioned . why the pavers had been covered on Country Club Drive. Other Boardmembers explained that residents had complained about the noise from cars driving over the pavers. Discussion ensued, and a comment • was made regarding the amount of tax dollars which had been spent on Country Club Drive compared to other - Village streets. • Joanne Burnsed reported that her research had revealed that the Community Appearance Board had reviewed the FEC planting plan in April, 1994, that the plan adhered to the terms of the Village lease, and that the improvements were budgeted for FY 1999. Chair Cook stated that she would protest that. Ms . Burnsed explained that the plan must be in accordance with the lease. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 25 A.M. Respectfully submitted, • Betty Laur Recording Secretary h a COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 19, 1997 PAGE 11 ATTEST: Joa Burnsed Act]. g Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: