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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 5C_3/7/1996 4111°06°I ' VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4 ''� Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive • , ; �� . Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273•(407)575-6220�f�. 111� Fax:(407)575-6239 - VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1996 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 14, 1996. The meeting was called to order at 9:34 A.M. by Chair Leslie Cook. Boardmembers present were: Chair Leslie Cook, Paul Coben, Claudette Dalack, Alternate Molly McCormick, and Alternate Marcia Nielson. Also in attendance was Joanne McCabe, sitting in for Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. I I. APPROVAL OF•AGED The revised agenda was approved as submitted. Boardmember Coben requested that any future agendas and revised agendas be dated so that the Boardmw ers can easily distinguish between them. III. APPROVAL OF PR*VIOUB 1SST1NG MINUTZ8 There were no prea'ous " meeting minutes presented for approval. IV. An Application frca Waterway Beach Condaminiun, 100 Waterway Road,. for a six car carport addition, William Murphy as agent. William Murphy, agent for the petitioner, presented a proposal for a 6-unit carport which would aesthetically Recycled Paper • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MUTING MINUTES PZBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 2 match the existing carports, and briefly reviewed the landscaping plan. Boardmeaber Coben made a motion to accept the application as submitted. Motion was seconded by Boardmember McCormick and unanimously carried by vote of 5-0. 2. An application from City Signs for a 4' x 8' free- standing sign for Tequesta Commerce Center, 208-212 U.S. One North. Bert Leib of City Signs presented the request for the sign. In response to questions from the Board regarding the landscaping, Joanne McCabe explained that the Village had received a letter from the Tequesta Commerce Center Association stating that they were in the process of complying with Ordinance 377, which would come to the Board for review at a ,later date. Mr. Leib presented a sample of the blue plastic lettering which was proposed to be on a white aluminum background. Since the actual plantings planned for the base of the sign were not known, Ms. McCabe advised the Board that a stipulation could be made that no permit would be issued until the Village had received a plan for their compliance with Landscape Ordinance 377. Discussion ensued regarding the possible landscaping choices. Mr. Leib proposed a 16" concrete planter, and explained that he had no knowledge of irrigation. Boardmember Coben was in favor of a bed rather than the planter. Chair. Cook 'suggested viburnum be used around the sign base. Boas b ' .Dalack made a motion to accept the application as submitted with no permit to be issued until a landscaping plan has been approved by the Community Appearance Board as pertains to the sign area. Motion was seconded by Boardmember Nielson, and unanimously carried by vote of 5-0. 3. An application from Inter Plan, Inc. , for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance 9377 compliance for Robinson i Associates Bldg. , 399 North Cypress Drive. • CITY A TIAM 1NCi BOARD WRITING WIMUTU• immuma 14, 1996 PAGI 3 Chair Cook commented that Robinson 4 Associates should receive a star for their landscaping facing Cypress and on the side of the property, since it was probably the nicest landscaping in the Village. Randy Hansen stated that he represented the petitioner and that Mr. Robinson was present at the meeting. Mr. Hansen explained that parking space was very tight, and the configuration of the applicant' s property and the fact that it contained a shared driveway with the adjacent property owner, Almont Villas, had resulted in the following waiver requests: 1 . A .5' landscape buffer is required on the west side, 3' buffer proposed. 2. A 5' landscape buffer is required on the north side, 0' buffer proposed. Also required on the north side is a 5' - 6' opaque fence, with a hedge, none proposed. This area is a shared driveway with Almont Villas to the north. 3. 5' - 6' opaque fence required on west side where parking area abuts residential, none proposed. In lieu of the opaque fence requirement, Mr. Hansen explained that the applicant proposed to plant a new ligustrum hedge next to the existing chain link fence along the back of the property, which would be installed at 2' and maintained at 5' to 6' height; and that the irrigation system would be extended to that area. Mr. Hansen reviewed the other landscaping proposed. During discussion of the dumpster, which was considered an eyesore, 'Mr. Hansen explained that the dumpster belonged to Almont Villas, and since they did not have enough room for it on their property that Mr. Robinson had allowed it to be placed on his property. Ms. McCabe reported that Almont Villas had already complied with Ordinance 377. Boardmember Coben expressed concern that the Board had approved Almont Villas' landscaping without knowing about the dumpster. Mr. Robinson explained that he owned units in Almont Villas and would bring the matter of the dumpster up at the annual meeting of their • COMMUNITY APPZARMCZ BOARD MEZTfl G .14BIJTZS FICBRURRY 14, 1996 PAQZ 4 condominium association. Boardteember Coben made a motion to accept the application as submitted. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Robinson inquired what the Board was looking for regarding the dumpster, and the response was that the fence around the dumpster needed to be fixed. Ms. Robinson indicated that the fence would be fixed, either. by him or by Almont Villas. Motion was seconded by Boardmember Dalack, and unanimously carried by vote of 5-0. 4 . An application from george g. gentile i associates, inc. , for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance 8377 compliance for Tequesta Financial Centre, 218 V.B. One South. Mr. George Gentile stated that he represented Tequesta Financial Center, whose original landscape plan had been done in compliance with the Village streetscape program, which was the reason for the regimented row of Queen palms, as well as the tremendous number of mature Queen palms on the property. Mr. Gentile presented the following waiver requests for consideration by the Board: 1 . A 5' landscape strip is required along the west property line; none is provided. 2. Five trees are required along the west property line, 30' on center, none are provided. 3. A hedge is required along the west property line, 24' overall height; none is provided. 4. A 6' landscape island is required within the interior parking area; 2.5' is provided.. 5. Four trees are required within the landscape islands, none are provided. 6. Eight trees are required along the north property line, 30" on center; four are provided. COMMUNITY APPIARANCZ BOARD M5TING MINUTI$ mammy 14, 1996 PAGZ5 • 7 . A 6' landscape island is required at the end of each parking area; 1 .72' is provided. 8. One tree is required in each landscape island; none are provided. 9. A 5' landscape strip is required along the north property line; 2 . 5' is provided. 10. A 6' landscape island is required at the end of each parking area; 2 .43' is provided. 11 . One tree is required in each landscape island; none are provided. 12. Five trees are required along the east property line, 30' on center; two are provided. 13. A 10' landscape strip is required along the east property line; 4 .5' is provided. 14 . A 5' landscape strip is required along the south property line; 2 .5' is provided. 15. A 60% native vegetation count is required; 12% is ' provided. 16. A maximum of 50% of the trees can be palms; 54% is provided. Mr. Gentile explained that waivers for the rear parking property had been requested because that land was not owned by the applicant, but was leased from the Village. Mr. Gentile commented that the shrubs had died on the north property line and that the applicant was proposing a new wax myrtle hedge, which would' raise the native vegetation count. One Queen palm in a bad state was proposed to be replaced with a Queen palm to match the existing theme. Mr. Gentile explained that the original number of trees required had been 29, and that there were now approximately 40 trees on the site. Mr. Gentile explained that the island could not be extended because circulation would not conform to the Village Code; and commented that the vegetation on the south side was all • COMMUNITY AP MANCI BOARD MUTING MINVT!B FEMUARY 14, 1996 PA= 6 • existing except Dahoon Holly trees proposed to be added in between existing canopy trees which would increase the native requirement as well as the tree count. Discussion ensued regarding native plants, and the fact that there were many plants which were sustainable in this area but were not on the native list, .as well as the fact that while wax myrtles were on the list. 1iey had a certain life span, and would not last indefinitely. Mr. Gentile explained that the parking waivers were • requested in order to retain the existing configuration since changes would result in nonconformance with Village Code. Mr. Gentile was questioned what he would propose for the rear parking area if the Village did not own it, to which the response was that the hedge would be extended. Joanne McCabe explained that the Village planned to develop that property, and that she had spoken • to Water. System Manager Tom. Hall who had indicated he had no problem with the applicant adding a hedge along the back. Mr. Gentile suggested a vine plant every ten feet to grow on the existing fence, with which the Hoard agreed. Chair Cook commented that existing landscaping needed cleaning out underneath, but that the overall maintenance was good. • Boarber Coben made a motion to accept the application as submitted with the addition. of Confederate Jasmine along the fence on the west. Motion was seconded by Boardm mbar Nielson, and unanimously carried by vote of 5-0. • Boardmember McCormiCk inquired as to the time limit for landscaping to begin after the Board had approved plans. Joanne McCabe responded that after approval by Village Council that the applicant had 30 days to apply for their permit, however, the Village had been granting .time • extensions when the applicant had not made a decision on the • contractor to do the work. Ms. McCabe explained that after work had begun an inspection was required .after six months. Ms. McCabe commented on one project which had been delayed after Community Appearance Board approval and had recently been presented to the Village Council, who had made modifications. Ms. McCabe reported on the status of other 0aec.1ITf APPEARANCE BOARD NESTING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 7 projects which the Board had approved. S. An application from Innocenti 6 Kebel, Landscape Architects, for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance for Speedway/Starvin' Marvin, 104 U.B. One North. Mr. Bert Krebs, Landscape Architect, explained that landscape additions were proposed for the north and west sides of the property and that waivers were requested on the east and south side due to existing paving and site constraints. The following waivers were requested: 1 . Perimeter Landscaping: A 10' landscape strip is required on the south and east property lines. This building has been in existence for some time and over the years property along Tequesta Drive and U. S. One has been taken for road widening projects. These property takings have reduced the perimeter landscape strips around the project, leaving a 10' - 3' strip on the south and no strip within the property lines on the east. We propose to leave the site as shown, however, the plants required for these landscape strips are being used within the west and north landscape strip. Therefore, even though the land is not on site, the plants required for those strips will be planted on site. 2. Interior Landscaping Commercial Parking Areas: The ordinance requires four 6' x 20' landscaped islands at the end of each_parking roe. The site currently exists with two landscape islands, We are proposing to fully landscape the two existing terminal islands with trees and shrubs--no sod. But, - because the site is very restricted on space, we are asking to waive the two additional islands required. The plants required for these waived islands will, however, be planted on the east and north property lines. So, as in our request above, we do not have the land but we have the plants. 3. Landscaping Surrounding Principal Structures: The COMMUNITY APPZAPANCI BOARD MEETING .MINUTE/ FEBRiARY 14, 1996 PA= 8 ordinance requires parking to be separated from the structure with a 4" wide landscape strip. Currently the parking is adjacent to the sidewalks fronting the building, so there is not space to create a 4' wide landscape strip. Because of this space constraint, we are asking to waive this requirement and allow us to plant the required shrubs within the west and north landscape strips. 4 . Access (Ingress/Egress) : The ordinance states access ways from public rights-of-ways shall be a maximum of 24' in width. The access ways are currently wider than 24 ' . Because the site has limited space, maneuvering a vehicle around the site is very difficult. Therefore, we are requesting this requirement be waived. 5. Additional Requirements: The ordinance requires 15% minimum (2513 S.F. ) of the gross parking area (16, 753 S.F. ) to be landscaped. The site currently exists with 10% (1628 S.F. ) Of the gross parking area landscaped. Because the site is so restricted on space, we cannot gain the additional 5% landscaped area needed. Therefore, we are asking for a partial waiver of this requirement. Mr. Krebs reviewed the proposed additions on the north and west sides of the property. Mr. Krebs indicated one black olive would be added, and explained that he had requested the existing trees not be pruned into ball shapes, but left to grow. naturally. Mr. Krebs stated that 7 East Palatka Holly trees would be added, which should. not interfere with the power lines; and that the existing ligustrum hedge would be replaced with native indigo berry hedge-. In the high visibility areas a dwarf shrub would be placed in front of the hedge to provide layering. Sabel palms would be added to screen the dumpster, and native fiddlewood added. Chair Cook objected to the poor condition of the oleander grouping, which Ms. McCabe explained was on DOT property. Mr. Krebs explained that the applicant had been willing to improve the area. Chair Cook indicated she would contact the head of DOT in Tallahassee, who was • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 9 acquainted with her husband. Mr. Krebs reported he did not know the source of the irrigation in that section. Chair Cook requested large pots be placed next to the building, which had been requested at the time of the approval for Starvin, Marvin. Mr. Krebs suggested the possibility of small East Palatka Holly trees or fiddlewood for the pots, and assured the Board he would make sure that the plants used were drought tolerant. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of maintenance people watering the potted trees, and cleaning up the trash. Boardgember Coben made a motion to accept the application as submitted with the addition of three 2-foot pots planted with appropriate drought tolerant plants. During discussion of the motion, Chair Cook requested that the plants in the pots be planted with the largest size possible; and Boardmember Coben requested that the record reflect that Chair Cook planned to contact the DOT in Tallahassee to arrange for appropriate plantings. Motion was seconded by Boa dmember McCormick, and unanimously carried by vote of 5-0. 6. An application from Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. & Associates, for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance 9377 compliance for Rinker Materials (office and batching 'plant) , 281 Old Dixie Highway. Howard Ostrout, Landscape Architect representing Rinker Materials Company for their , Old Dixie Highway plant, assured Chair Cook that he had spoken to someone at Rinker regarding the way their mahogany trees had been butchered when pruned. Mr. Ostrout requested the following waivers: 1. Nature 5 foot perimeter landscaping required, none proposed. Justification: The site is paved to the edge of the property along the FEC Railroad spur which c0l446IITY APPEARANCE BOARD MELTING MINUTES • FEEIRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 10 is used for rock, sand, and other raw material deliveries. This area needs to remain open for safety and access (loading and unloading) considerations. Because of the limited number of parking spaces • for employees and the closeness of the :railroad spur line to the property line, a landscape buffer would not be practical. The total number of existing parking spaces are required for concrete truck drivers and plant employees. 2. Nature 10 foot perimeter landscaping required, between 2 and 4 feet proposed. Justification: The widening of Old Dixie Highway reduced this landscape •strip to its current dimensions. There are significant • improvements within the required 10-foot landscape setback, including a 9' tall CBS wall, drives, parking areas, and work areas which cannot be moved. The proposed landscape ' improvements will include the planting of five live oak trees, eighteen feet tall with an eight-foot ,spread, 6- foot clear trunk, and 5-inch caliper. There will also be a continuous hedge of • 435 red tip cocoplum planted 2 feet on center and 218 ficus pumula vines planted • on 4-foot centers against the wall. The vines will eventually cover the wall, • creating a tall, green hedge effect. A ' new automatic underground irrigation system will be installed with bubbler ' • heads at. each tree, and shrub spray heads providing 100% head-to-head coverage. 3. Nature 10 foot perimeter landscaping required, between 0 - 20' proposed. Justification: The widening of Old Dixie Highway reduced the once large landscape strip to 0' in most areas. The office building, • • warehouse, walks, warehouse access drive, COMMUNITY APPIARANcs BOARD mamma MDIUTs6 FEBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 11 and truck circulation surface is within this area and cannot be removed. The proposed landscape improvements include planting of three tall sabal palms in front of the office building and the • planting of spider lilies under the three new sabal palms and three existing palms. There will also be masses of juniper parsoni planted as a ground cover. 4 . Nature 5 foot perimeter landscaping required, 1- 1/2' to 10' proposed. Justification: 144' of the north property boundary has 10' of landscape buffer which is twice what is required. 100' of the landscape buffer is 2-1/2' feet, because of an existing reinforced concrete retaining wall and reinforced concrete storage and driving surface. Proposed landscape improvements include the planting of five large live oak trees (18' tall) , 110 red tip cocoplum shrubs on 2' centers, and some juniper parsoni ground covers. 5. Nature 5 foot perimeter landscaping required, none proposed. Justification: A 6-foot high CBS wall runs across the complete width of the lot. A 25-foot wide FPGL overhead electric line easement runs along the inside of the lot boundary creating a .hazard for planting of trees in this area. The site is paved with a reinforced concrete slab to the base of the wall. This area is used for the display and sales of various types of concrete blocks. 6. Nature A 5-foot divider median between abutting rows of parking is required, none is proposed. Justification: The existing parking area is quite small CITY APPEARANCE HOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 12 with a total of 14 parking spaces in each of two bays. The parking area is constructed of reinforced concrete. Because of the proposed landscape improvements around the perimeter the lot should be well shaded. 7 . Nature A 10-foot perimeter landscape buffer is required, 4 foot is proposed. Justification: When Old Dixie Highway was widened the planting areas were reduced to the existing widths. Proposed landscape improvements include the planting of three large live oak trees and low-growing parson' s juniper shrubs. 8 . Nature Parking rows and traffic aisles separated from principal structures on the side and front by a landscape strip of at least 4 feet in width, none is proposed. Justification_: The widening of Old Dixie Highway reduced the setback at the west corners of the office and warehouse to zero feet. The other areas noted on the landscape plan are used for heavy truck access, material storage, and uses which would prohibit landscape strips for safety and functional reasons. • During discussion of the waivers, Mr. Ostrout pointed out that because of site constraints there was not sufficient • space for the required number of trees; therefore, he proposed that much larger trees be installed, and explained that 18' tall live oaks with a heavy caliper would provide much more impact than if mahogany trees had been used. Juniper parsoni, which would only reach a height of 18" to 24", was planned for planting under the oak trees to allow visibility for cars pulling out into the right-of-way. A cocoplum hedge at the edge of the property would be planted to screen parked cars. Mr. Ostrout explained that cocoplum-was also proposed against the wall to replace the partially dead existing ligustrum COMMUNITY APPIARANCI BOARD MUTING MINIMS FRBRUARY 14, 1996 PAR, 13 • hedge, and although not required by code, Mr. Ostrout proposed to plant vines which would totally cover the wall within approximately 18 months. In response to Chair Cook' s concern that a freeze would kill cocoplum, Mr. :)strout explained that the wall was only two feet from the roadway in some places and retained heat from the traffic and from the sun, which radiated out, creating a micro climate that stayed F+::mgr than the s.irrounding areas, and that if any plants died the Village Code required that they be replaced. , Mr. Ostrout pointed out that the complum at Gardens Mall had frozen but had come back better than ever because their roots did not freeze. Chair Cook expressed her opinion that the seven miles between Tequesta and Gardens Mall made a difference in climate. Mr. Ostrout commented he believed the heat retained by the wall would be enough to keep the plants from freezing, and stated that the irrigation system would be totally improved. Regarding the wall with the existing aural, Mr. Ostrout explained that since the owner wanted to keep the mural that he planned to keep the three existing sabal palms and to plant spider lilies underneath. Chair Cook objected to the spider lilies, stating that they were not cold hardy, did not lock good during winter, and did not grow tall enough. After discussion, it was decided to plant Cattley guava along with the spider lilies. Chair Cook commented that some of the hedge belonging to. the Brodells was dying. Joanne McCabe explained that someone had shut off an irrigation zone, and if the hedge did not come back that the Brodells planned to replace it. Mr. Ostrout reviewed the other plantings proposed for the site, and explained that across the street the • landscaping would be continued on the property which was within Jupiter's jurisdiction. • Mr. Ostrout explained that the site was very narrow with one whole side used heavily for access to unload rock and sand from the FBC railway. Because of ' highway takings, the land which could have been used for landscape strips was gone. • Mr. Ostrout explained that the intent was that over time, !nahngany trees which died would be replaced with live COMMUNITY APPSARANC& BOARD )STING WINDT'S FSBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 14 oaks so that eventually there would be a live oak canopy which would be green year round. Mr. Ostrout pointed out that the irrigation system would have bubbler heads at every tree and the shrubs and vines would be covered by spray heads. Chair Cook commented on the butchered trees, to which Mr. Ostrout responded they were coming back and that they would be thinned in the future and not chopped off. Mr. Ostrout inquired whether the Village had a code against hatracking, to which Chair Cook responded that there was federal legislation against hatracking, and Joanne McCabe responded that the Village did not have such a code. (Mr. Ostrout commented that Jupiter and Palm. Beach Gardens had code regulations against hatracking, and if the Village had one that a letter could be sent to Rinker which would then be on file so that the trees would be pruned properly in the future. Boardmember Nielson made a motion to accept the plan as submitted with the addition of Cattley Guava in the area next to the warehouse building. The motion was seconded by Boarder Dalack and carried by unanimous vote of 5-0. Boardmember Molly, McCormick left the meeting at 11 :05 A.M. • Discussion followed regarding the preserved pine trees which had died at Walmart, and would not be replaced because Jupiter' s code did not contain provision for replacement. The use of vines on the Rinker property was discussed, which the Board favored. In response to Chair Cook' s inquiry regarding ownership of Rinker, Mr. Ostrout responded that the owners were Australian, that Rinker was the largest concrete producer in the world, and commented on a Michigan project where a community was being developed around lakes created from gravel mining. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Boardmember Coben commented that he believed Sterling House would be coming back to the Community Appearance Board with some sort of compromise, since the Village Council had endorsed the Board's "non-action'. Boardmember Coben COMMUNITY APPSARANCS BOARD MUTING MINOT'S FSBRUAR? 14, 1996 PA= 15 requested that Joanne McCabe convey to Building Official Ladd a suggestion that he call Sterling House. and more strongly suggest completely revising their building concept to save money by using a flat roof with a mansard and removing the through-the-wall air conditioning in favor of placing the air conditioner on the roof. Chair Cook expressed the- opinion that this was a low budget project since they wanted to use their northern plan, and that a cookie cutter approach was planned throughout the state. Boardmember Nielson reported that she had attended the last Village Council meeting and the way Sterling House had presented their case was they did not understand the problem because they had changed features to create a Mediterranean look and it all boiled down to the roof not being what the Community Appearance Board wanted. Boardmember Neilson expressed concern that the Community Appearance Board was made to look• petty in a public meeting, and commented that the Board had failed to get the concept of what they wanted across to the applicant by being nice and stating the building was very nice. Boardmember Nielson discussed what had happened at the Council meeting and reported that from the presentation by the Sterling House attorney that public perception of the Board was that they had been very nit- picky and against developers. Further discussion ensued during which Chair Cook suggested that in the future the Board should not comment whether a plan was nice or not nice. The fact that the Board had voted down a tile roof on the applicant' s design was discussed. Boardmember Neilson stated that the Boardmembers should attend the Village Council meetings to defend their position. The Board agreed that the Sterling House project was low budget. Joanne McCabe commented that she thought the Board should be furnished copies of all the meeting minutes regarding Sterling House 'so that they could read what had occurred, and advised that the Village Council had had the draft minutes of the last Community Appearance Board meeting at their last meeting. Boardmember Coben asked why the Community Appearance Board had not seen those minutes if the Council had already gotten them. Ms. McCabe explained that the Council only had the draft copy and that the final copy would be on the Community Appearance Board . agenda for approval when it was received. Boardmember Coben expressed CON . l I TY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1996 PAGE 16 the opinion that the Community Appearance Boardmembers should be able to read the draft minutes. Boardmember Coben expressed concern that if rejected again that Sterling House might go to court since they had met all the Village codes. Chair Cook expressed the opinion that a mistake had been made in the motion from the previous meeting. The Recording Secretary explained that the sentence in question had been discussion of the motion, which had not been noted in the letter to the applicant, and that 'a verbatim transcription of the tape had been done "at Mr. Ladd' s request to clarify the matter. VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wads Grieat expressed his opinion that Sterling House would probably take the Village to court since they had had their attorney and a court reporter at the Village Council meeting, and their attorney had pointed out that Sterling • House had abided by all of the Village codes. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS . Boardmember Coben commented that the Tequesta Motor Cars sign was still up and they had been out of business for some time. Ms. McCabe reported the matter had been turned over to Code Enforcement Officer Davis. During further discussion of Sterling House, Boardmember Coben expressed concern that no real direction had been given..tO Sterling House by the Board, but that they had only been told"what the Board did not want. Boardmember Coben gave examples where the Board had given specific directions to applicants, citing County Line Plaza and Tequesta . Shoppes. Boardmember Coben stated the Sterling House applicant thought he had done what the Community Appearance Board wanted and then the Board had rejected his proposal, not only as he presented it, 'but also with a tile roof. BoardmeMber Coben commented that if the Board had approved the applicant's building plan with a tile roof, then the applicant would have had the opportunity to say he could not afford it; at least the Board would have approved something. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MZETING MINUTES FEBRUA►RY 14, 1996 PAGE 17 Boardmember Coben expressed the opinion that the Board had been wrong by not approving something. During discussion, % Chair Cook expressed the opinion that the responsibility had been on the applicant to meet the Board' s wishes. Further discussion ensued regarding public perception. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 45 A.M. • Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur • ATTEST: Recording Secretary /441104/(414 Joanne •' cCabe Acting Jerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: ,c181(1,