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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7E_9/23/1997 re,� VILLAGE wow oF TE UEQ sTA . ern, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEI'f "''1 Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive ' f Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6220 _. Fax: (561) 575-6239 -weA co VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 27, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Administration Office conference room, 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, August 27, 1997. The meeting was called to order at 9:34 A.M. by Chair Leslie Cook. Boardmembers present were: Chair Leslie Cook, Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Paul Coben, - Claudette Dalack, and Molly McCormick. Also in attendance was Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Coben requested discussion of the clearing at Good Shepherd church under ANY OTHER MATTERS. Chair Cook announced that the agenda was approved as amended. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest announced that there would be a Special Master Hearing the next day at 10 A.M. at the Village Hall and urged all of the members of the Board to attend to see how Recycled Paper COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 2 the hearings interrelated with the work of the Community Appearance Board. IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the July 16, 1997 meeting were approved with the following changes: To change "Chair Cook" to "Vice Chair Vic Strahan" on page one. The minutes of the August 6, 1997 meeting were approved with the following changes: To change "Village Oaks" to lowercase on page 4, to insert the word "for" after "submitted" in the motion, to change "tracts" to "tracks" on page 3, and to delete "might be changed" on page 7. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from Jupiter Speedi Signs for the installation of a 2' x 8' fiberglass wall sign, burgundy copy on white background, for "Angels in the Attic", 154 Bridge Road. Jeff Weiss, owner of Jupiter Speedi Signs, presented the request. Mr. Weiss explained that the sign material would be changed to fiberglass with vinyl letters, which would be guaranteed for five years. Mr. Weiss discussed the differences in plexiglas, PVC, and fiberglass materials for use in signs. Mr. Weiss explained that fiberglass did not change color and since it did not expand and contract in heat that it would not warp. Boardmember Coben commented that the burgundy color might not fade too much since it would face north. Boardmember McCormick made a motion to accept the plans as submitted for installation of a sign for "Angels in the Attic", 154 Bridge Road. Boardmember Coben seconded COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 3 the motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook - for Vic Strahan - for Paul Coben - for Claudette Dalack - for Molly McCormick - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Vice Chair Strahan asked Mr. Weiss his opinion on placing material around the poles on the Tequesta Plaza sign to make them rectangular, to which Mr. Weiss responded that pole wraps were common and that all sign poles in Jupiter were covered with pole wraps. Mr. Weiss explained that it was very easy to give the pole wraps the appearance of stone or stucco by using a powder in the paint. Chair Cook asked that Mr. Weiss mention to the owner of the property about the landscaping at his other building which had not been installed. Clerk of the Board Ladd explained that was a Code Enforcement issue and would be handled by the Code Enforcement Officer. Chair Cook requested that this item be added to the list of items to be followed by the Board. 2. An application from Rinker Materials Corporation, Jeff Porter, for a change in the exterior color of the existing office, warehouse and shop located at 281 Old Dixie Highway from the existing Panama ivory to stone gray with black trim along the roof line. Jeff Porter, Project Manager for Rinker Materials Corporation, presented the request, and explained that the stone gray color requested had been adopted as a new corporate color. Mr. Porter commented that several other concrete plants owned by the company had been repainted using that shade, including one in Boca Raton and one in COUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 4 Lake Park. Mr. Porter explained that the color would fade and become lighter. Chair Cook objected to the dark shade of gray, advised the applicant that something must be done about the landscaping, and expressed her opinion that since such small plants had been installed that they would never grow to hide the wall. Mr. Porter explained that climbing vines had been planted at the base of the wall, however, many had died and needed replacement. Vice Chair Strahan reported that he had observed the vines and in the area which he had viewed approximately 50% of the vines were dead. Chair Cook explained that the vines needed lots of water until they were established, then the irrigation could be turned off. Mr. Porter stated that irrigation problems had been addressed, any dead plants would be replaced, and the plant manager, Gary O'Donnell, was aware of the problem. Mr. Porter explained that all occupied buildings would be repainted. The color was discussed, as well as the fact that the mural was fading. Comments by Boardmembers included an observation that a dark color would make the plant stand out; since the plant was located in a highly visible area the goal was to try to make it less noticeable; darker colors would retain heat; fading would be noticable on the dark shade; no one liked the dark shade of gray; and white or Tequesta beige were suggested as alternative choices. Mr. Porter requested that gray be used, and commented that approximately a dozen Rinker- owned plants had been repainted using the color requested. Boardmember McCormick suggested that the color could be in the same tone but be lighter. A sample of a lighter shade of gray was found and discussed. Chair Cook expressed her opinion that it would be a waste of money to replant the spider lilies, and recommended that another type of plant be used which would never have to be replanted. Mr. Porter commented that a mid-size shrub had been used in other areas of the landscaping and COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 5 something that size could be planted in front of the warehouse. It was the consensus of the Board to adjourn the meeting for a field trip to the Rinker plant to observe the landscaping and paint color. The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 16 A.M. Chair Cook, Vice Chair Strahan, and Boardmember Dalack accompanied Mr. Porter to the Rinker plant, approximately 800 feet south of the meeting location. Chair Cook, Vice Chair Strahan, Boardmember Dalack, and Jeff Porter returned and the meeting was reconvened at 10 :27 A.M. Chair Cook commented that the Boardmembers had observed the silos at the Rinker plant, which were a lighter shade of gray, and that shade would be an acceptable color for painting the buildings. Suggestions for improving the landscaping included planting two cattley guava plants on the side where the landscaping had died, and to fill in at the base with liriope instead of spider lilies. Discussion ensued. Boardmember Dalack made a motion that the buildings be painted the same lighter shade of gray used on the silos at the Rinker plant, with the black trim around the top as requested; that in the landscaping triangle area next to the manager's office the dead plants be replaced with tea ilex vomitoria and 30 liriope; that between the west wall of the warehouse and sidewalk two cattley guava plants approximately 4' to 5' in height be planted; that dead spider plants be replaced with a combination of ilex vomitoria and liriope, the quantity to be decided by the landscaping contractor; and that the dead ficus, repans on the west side of Old Dixie Highway be replaced and the replacements irrigated satisfactorily to encourage initial growth. Boardmember McCormick seconded the 1,\ COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 6 motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook - for Vic Strahan - for Paul Coben - for Claudette Dalack - for Molly McCormick - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Mr. Porter stated that he would bring a sample of the paint to Mr. Ladd's office so that individual members of the Board could go there to give their approval. Chair Cook commented that the field trip had been worthwhile. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Review landscaping at Mobil Station Clerk of the Board Ladd reported that he had inspected the landscaping as requested by the Board and had found that although the trees were approximately two feet shorter than they should be, all were alive and doing well, and that many trees had been replaced. Sod had also been replaced after it had washed away in storms. The landscaping was well maintained. The front hedge was discussed. Mr. Ladd reported the hedge had not been trimmed, apparently because the owner was waiting for it to fill out before trimming. The inconvenient access to the Mobil station was discussed. Mr. Ladd was requested to research the Board' s request that a different hedge material be used in the front hedge. •4 CONNuNITT APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 7 2. Further discussion on site plan procedure It was agreed to table this item until the Village Manager was in attendance. 3. Maintenance and landscaping around ENCON lift stations After discussion of the advisability of contacting ENCON before resolution of the Court proceedings, it was agreed that a letter would be sent notifying ENCON that they were not living up to their agreement and asking them to correct the problems, which could set , the tone for maintenance of possible future lift stations. Chair Cook stated that she would bring a draft letter to the next meeting for the other members of the Board to review. 4. Letter to Rinker This matter had been resolved earlier in the meeting. 5. Press for immediate installation of the sign at Tequesta Plaza and a hedge along the road Clerk of the Board Ladd explained that a meeting with staff and the Felhaber representatives was being scheduled for September and staff would push for both the sign and hedge at that meeting. Staff would push for a monument sign in keeping with the sign across the street and the Mozart sign. Chair Cook stated for the record that the Community Appearance Board did not want to wait a year for landscaping and at the very least wanted a hedge installed. Discussion ensued regarding the property and potential improvements, the fact that tenants wished to delay construction until after the season, and the fact that the property was for sale. Vice Mayor Carl Hansen, a member of the audience, commented that he believed it was COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 8 in the best interest of the Village to push to make Tequesta Plaza look as nice as possible and that the Village should not be lenient. Mr. Ladd advised that the meeting with the applicant was planned for the first week in September. 6. Housekeeping for landscaping in front of Village Hall It was agreed to talk with the Village Manager regarding this item when he attended a Community Appearance Board meeting to discuss site plan review procedures. Clerk of the Board Ladd reported that a Village employee had been pulling weeds recently. Boardmember McCormick suggested that Jupiter high school students might be enlisted to pull weeds around the Village Hall as a part of their required community service. 7. Inform all 377 applicants that they must receive village Council approval and obtain a building permit before any installation of landscaping. Chair Cook commented that the Board was paying attention to this item and it would be done. 8. Plants in U.S. One median Chair Cook stated she would measure the median on U.S. One in Stuart. 9. Ideas for RO plant The Board discussed concerns regarding the design for the RO plant. Boardmember Coben reported that research by the engineers had determined that the cost of a tile roof would be very expensive. Vice Chair Strahan asked the Boardmembers to view an A-frame house on U.S. One about a mile north of the Village which had a metal roof shaped to look like barrel tiles, and which looked very COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 9 good. Boardmember Coben commented that Speedway in Tequesta had the same type of roof. Boardmember Coben commented that the problem was that an existing design was being used to save money, and that it was his understanding there were minimum requirements for the building interior because of the equipment, and suggested a split level design with a two-tier roof. The other Boardmembers agreed that a split level design would be much more attractive than the present design, which they considered ugly. Vice Mayor Hansen commented that Reese Macon and Associates kept referring to the RO plant building as an industrial building; however, the same standards normally used for industrial buildings did not have to be applied to the RO plant. The Board agreed. Vice Chair Strahan commented that the Board did not want to spend more money, but did want this building on a main thoroughfare to be more acceptable. 10. Followup on Fashion Mall landscaping Clerk of the Board Scott Ladd reported the DiVosta easement had now been resolved, and that the two property owners, Gary Van Brock and Ed Nelson, were in the process of bidding for a landscape contractor. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Boardmember Dalack commented that the bricks used for Juno Beach sidewalks looked very nice, and referred to a newspaper article which indicated the $519, 000 cost had been acquired by DOT from the federal government. Boardmember Dalack expressed hope that the Village could do Something similar under a grant. Vice Chair Strahan volunteered to research this matter with the Juno Beach Town Manager. Boardmember Coben commented regarding the clearing at Good COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 27, 1997 Page 10 Shepherd Church that Mr. Ladd had explained that there was such a mess in the wooded area that it had to be completely cleared and the pine trees could not be saved; however, the church had purchased 100 good-size pine trees which would be installed, and a hedge would be installed along the east and north sides. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: 5dge.et Scott D. Ladd Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: qq/' 7 /