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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 6D_9/14/1995 yr 6 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA elpfea, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ;0: "417 44e Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta,Florida 33469-0273•(407)575-6220 •`.4 he\c u `'k Fax: (407)575-6239 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 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, July 26, 1995. The meeting was called to order at 9 : 33 A.M. by Chair Leslie Cook. Boardmembers present were: • Chair Leslie Cook, Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Paul Coben, and Claudette Dalack. Also in attendance was Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Boardmember Coben requested a change from west to north on page four of the July 12, 1995 minutes. The minutes were then approved as amended. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from Waterway Beach Condominium Association for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance. Debra L. Northsea, Landscape Architect. Ms. Northsea introduced Leslie Darrigan, President of the Waterway Beach Condominium Association, and a ,resident, Howard Treu. Recycled Paper S COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 2 Ms. Northsea stated that a wavier was requested from the 10-foot wide landscape buffer at the southern property line, the 5-foot wide landscape buffer at the northern property line, and the terminal island planting requirements. Ms . Northsea explained that the southern property line was also the edge of pavement for the angled 11-space parking area and that compliance with the 10-foot landscape buffer in that area would eliminate the parking spaces and inconvenience the elderly residents. To include terminal islands at the end of the parking spaces would also eliminate two parking spaces and increase the difficulty of exiting the covered parking area. Ms. Northsea stated that the association proposed to add 8 trees within the Waterway Road right of way at 30 ' on center adjacent to the existing 4" Chalcas hedge. The oak trees would be consistent with the existing trees planted by the adjacent western property; however, if a smaller tree were necessary because of existing utility lines the preference would be mahogany. Ms. Northsea explained that along the northern property line an existing 6' wall was located 4' from the pavement on the adjacent property, and within that 4' there had been planted two large oleander shrubs. In order to comply with the required 5-foot buffer the asphalt would have to be removed and replaced with landscaping, and the reduction in pavement length would make it difficult for the elderly residents to exit the covered parking area, since they must negotiate a vertical column every two spaces, and most of them had large cars. Ms. Northsea commented that 60% native vegetation had not been provided on the plan, but all of the plantings were from the xeriscape plant guide; and proposed that 85% native plants would be installed in future plantings in r - , COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 3 lieu of the whole property being at 60%. The required 15% of landscaping for the vehicle use area had been exceeded, since it was at 18%, and there was in excess of 60% open space on the project. Ms. Northsea explained that she was under contract to prepare a master planting plan for the association, that an additional carport was planned for construction this summer, and that the trees at the southern boundary, the intersection, and the main entry would be planted this summer. Chair Leslie Cook stated she had gone to the property and there was nothing that could be done along the north border. Ms. Northsea requested permission to submit a list of drought tolerant and salt tolerant native plants to the Board for this property and suggested magnolia be used in lieu of mahogany trees. Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd provided further information in regard to actual percentages, phasing, and the master plan, and clarified that the carport construction would need to be a separate application. Boardmember Dalack made a motion to accept the waivers for the north and south boundaries of the property, with the rest of the proposal to be approved by the Village Council subject to all of the items discussed at today's meeting. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Vic Strahan and passed by unanimous vote. 2. An application from Tequesta Garden Condominium Association for review of preliminary landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance. Rood Landscape Company, Landscape Architects. Mr. Richard J. Rutledge of Rood Landscape Co. introduced Nancy Hirst, President of the Association, and past President Alec Cameron. Mr. Rutledge explained that waivers for parking and other issues had been granted previously by the Village Council, and the main issue at f } COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 4 this time was the 60% native requirement . Mr. Rutledge explained that there was insufficient room to install required hedges, ground covers, real canopy trees, and additional landscaping in parking areas, and stated that the Association proposed to beautify their entrances with additional native plantings. Mr. Rutledge commented that at the present time native plants consisted of 37% trees and 2% shrubs, and proposed to replace any shrubs which died with native plants, and to remove the existing 33 Norfolk Island pines over a 5-year period and to replace them with native trees. With these changes the trees would meet the 60% native requirement. Mr. Rutledge explained that the existing shrubs had been planted so many years ago that they were well established and therefore only required minimum irrigation, and in order to bring the shrubs up to 60% native a tremendous amount of healthy, established plants would have to be removed. It was the consensus of the Board to accept the proposal on the 60% native issue. Entranceway plans were reviewed, which the Association proposed to proceed with during the next year, proposed to be 60% native in order to keep the . theme of other plantings in existence throughout the project. Chair Leslie Cook objected to the proposed Ixora and red-tipped cocoplum since they were not frost tolerant. Mr. Rutledge explained that the landscaping would consist of layered heights and that the Ixora was not proposed as a front-line visible plant and was scattered, so that in the event of frost the plantings would still look nice until they recovered. Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd explained that the adjacent JTJC property had an approved landscape plan which would go into effect when the existing lawsuit was settled. There was some discussion of the JTJC building and the trash around it. Ms. ,Hirst explained that the adjacent corner was a pedestrian hazard, which must be kept in mind when considering plantings. Mr. Ladd advised the applicant that an COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 5 addendum would be necessary indicating existing percentages, stating that full automatic irrigation facilities were provided, and the plant list expanded to provide tolerances of plants for proposed and existing species. Ms. Hirst requested a 5-year period to accomplish the landscaping, with the entries to be started in late fall of 1995. Motion was made by Boardmember Coben to approve the application from Tequesta Garden Condominium as submitted with the addition of the clarifications by Mr. Ladd. The motion was seconded by Boardmember Dalack and passed by unanimous vote. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resubmittal ofpreliminary landscape plans for Ordinance #377 compliance for Carriage House. Roy-Fischer Associates, Landscape Architect. Connie Roy-Fischer reviewed the following waiver requests. 1. Waiver 'of 10-foot buffer along Tequesta Drive in front of Carriage House since needed parking would be lost. 2 . A waiver of the 5-foot buffer abutting residential property due to existing sidewalk on the North border. 3 . Waiver of required hedge and trees on east, since it abuts the Loxahatchee River. 4. Waiver of a solid fence or wall on north property line because of insufficient room. 5. Waiver of 30-ft on center trees at a portion r COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 6 of ,the front property line. The trees had been provided to the point where power lines would interfere. M. Roy-Fischer requested clarification of how to weigh green space against the parking requirement. Proposed new green areas for the parking lot were discussed. M. Roy-Fischer explained three parking spaces would be lost to achieve the required green space. After discussion, it was decided to move the trees forward and to use some type pavers through which grass could grow .that emergency vehicles could drive over. Debra Marchant of Carriage House explained that a misunderstanding had occurred at the last meeting, and that the Association was not requesting a waiver of the proposed green space islands in the parking lot,. but only requesting that the timing be delayed until building improvements had been completed. Boardmember Coben made a motion to approve the. application with the understanding. that the location of trees in the islands would be moved closer to the property line. Motion was seconded by Vice Chair Vic Strahan and passed by unanimous vote. Clare Malone questioned whether towels hanging from balcony of a house on Tequesta Drive was allowed. Mr. Ladd explained that type of issue should be reported to the Code Enforcement Officer. The Armor project was discussed briefly, ' and M. Marchant explained that Carriage House residents were pleased with the project. VI. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest reported he had been absent from the last COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 7 meeting because of a doctor' s appointment, but had missed a meeting of another board because it had not been announced in the newspaper. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS The U. S. Highway median project was briefly discussed. Chair Leslie Cook questioned whether the palm trees which the Board had discussed would be kept. Mr. Ladd explained that DOT requirements would only allow a specific caliper tree. Clerk of the Board Ladd announced the next meetings of the Community Appearance Board had been set for August 16 and August ,30 . Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd responded to Boardmember Coben' s question regarding Mr. DiVosta' s plans that the concept was for 250 apartment units and 50, 000 square feet commercial within a mini-Mizner development which would have upscale commercial establishments downstairs and apartments upstairs, with the buildings to be up to six stories. Chair Leslie Cook was appointed by the Board to be the liaison to attend meetings of the Beach Road Association regarding their compliance with Ordinance 377 as requested by their president, Mr. Downey, at the July 12, 1995 meeting. Other matters were briefly discussed, including the problems of Lighthouse Gallery. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 A.M. b ' COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1995 PAGE 8 Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: k5,,fet 6. &fad Scott D. Ladd Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: