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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 7C_6/8/2000 f _ 1111 TE. f.� VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA • DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9-4 ''` ! /;' Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive . 07�� Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6220 4" Fax: (561) 575-6239 N CO VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUMTY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 I . CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Council Chambers at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, April 12, 2000 The meeting was called to order at 9: 37 A.M. by Chair Paul Coben. Boardmembers present were Chair Paul Coben, Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Leslie Cook, and Steve Parker. Also in attendance was Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II . APPROVAL OF AGENDA Hearing no changes to the Agenda, Chair Coben announced that the Agenda was approved as submitted. Boardmember Cook commented she had not received the revised agenda containing the Zaino' s Restaurant application. III . COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens . IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the March 15, 2000 meeting were approved as amended by changing Chair Cook to Chair Coben on page 1 . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 2 V. NEW BUSINESS 1 . An application from Nozzle Nolen, 341 Old Dixie Highway, to repaint the exterior of their building: walls - "Glacier Wall" 2B40-1; trim - "Blazing Blue" 1A42-5. Jim Allen, Manager of the Tequesta office of Nozzle Nolen discussed the proposed colors and explained that the building color would blend with other nearby commerical buildings . Mr. Allen reported that painting had already begun but had stopped when the owner learned the Village must approve the colors . The Board agreed they had no problems with the proposed colors; however, they did have a problem with the landscaping. Mr. Allen explained that Ken Nolen, the property owner, had given up property for the road and at that time had received a waiver not to plant vegetation; however, had been told they must keep the property free of weeds. Roundup had been sprayed on the weeds to kill them. Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board, explained that it was true Mr. Nolen had received a variance, however, he had agreed to install a small hedge and to plant something in the corner next to Rinker. Mr. Allen reported there was a small hedge but nothing planted next to Rinker. Mr. Ladd requested that Mr. Allen stop by the Community Development Department to look at the original approved plans and the waivers that had been granted. The trim color was discussed, and Mr. Allen explained that the doors would not be blue, but would be painted with the building color. Mr. Allen questioned whether the fence between Nozzle Nolen and Pinder' s belonged to Nozzle Nolen or to Pinder' s; however, Mr. Ladd stated he did not know. Mr. Allen commented he could paint their side of the fence. Vice Chair Strahan made a motion to accept the application from Nozzle Nolen, 341 Old Dixie Highway, to repaint the exterior of their building: walls - "Glacier Wall" 2B40-1 ; trim - "Blazing Blue" 1A42-5 with the stipulation that the landscaping be brought up to the original approved plan. Boardnember Cook seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was : Paul Coben - for I COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 3 Vic Strahan - for Leslie Cook - for Steve Parker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2. An application from Andrew Zaino of Zaino' s Restaurant, 801 U.S. One North, for exterior improvements to the restaurant site including new exterior color, new roof, landscaping, etc. Boardmember Parker stepped down due to conflict of interest. Stephen A. Yeckes, registered architect doing business at 772 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, was present representing Zaino' s Restaurant. Mr. Yeckes explained that Zaino' s Restaurant was a successful family-owned business which had operated for 25 years in the same location, and that they were under no obligation under Village code to upgrade but were doing the remodeling voluntarily. Mr. Yeckes explained that the building colors would be as shown on the color chips presented, and submitted a sample of the proposed roof tile. Mr. Yeckes commented that the plan would change the building mass and tie everything together to look much nicer; and that a variance had been received from the Village Council to add a covered entrance; otherwise, the building was not being expanded except the roof trusses would be changed and the low ceiling raised to provide more head room and make the interior appear more spacious . Mr. Zaino commented that the deli would remain separate. Vice Chair Strahan inquired whether the restaurant was allowed to have another sign relating to the deli portion of the premises under the code . Mr. Yeckes explained that only one sign was requested and signs to advertise the business were not necessary since clientele was already established. Mr. Yeckes explained that the outdoor area would remain but would look much nicer. Landscape Architect Steve Parker described the proposed landscaping and explained that the landscaping would be totally re-done to bring the landscaping as close to Ordinance 377 requirements as possible . Eight waivers were requested and were listed on the plans. The lack of parking islands was discussed. Mr. Parker explained that parking was at a premium on this property and the owner did 1 • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 4 not want to give up any parking spaces for islands. Mr. Ladd suggested low lighting or lighting on bollards for safety in the rear of the property, which would not affect nearby residents. Chair Coben commented some lighting fixtures could be painted black on the back side so that the light would not shine into the adjacent residences . Mr. Parker reported that the parking spaces were minimum standard size. Discussion ensued. Ms . Cook and Mr. Parker agreed that the first parking. sgace, which was a substandard size, could be given up as a landscape island and to designate entry into the parking lot. Boardmember Cook made a motion to accept the application from Andrew Zaino of Zaino's Restaurant, 801 U.S. One North, for exterior improvements to the restaurant site including new exterior color, new roof, landscaping, etc. , with the addition of an added landscape area on the northeast corner of the parking lot as the plan would indicate. Vice Chair Strahan seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd explained that since only three boardmembers were present, the vote would have to be unanimous in order for the application to be approved; therefore, the applicant was given the oportunity to postpone a decision until a future meeting when more boardmembers were present. The applicant requested that the vote be held at today' s meeting. The vote on the motion was: Paul Coben - for Vic Strahan - for Leslie Cook - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Boardmember Steve Parker re-joined the Board. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd stated he had an item to bring up but would present it under ANY OTHER MATTERS . Boardmember Cook discussed the deplorable state of the landscaping at the new post office and reported that at the last meeting she had asked if the Chairman would write a I COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 5 letter regarding the Board' s dissatisfaction with the landscape maintenance. Boardmember Cook stated she would make sure the letter was mailed and would like to send a copy to the Jupiter Courier. Discussion ensued. It was decided to send the letter to the Postmaster General in Washington, D.C. , with copies to the Atlanta, Tequesta, and Jupiter Postmasters. Boardmember Cook stated she would take photographs of the existing landscaping to include with the letter. During ensuing discussion, it was agreed that Boardmember Parker would review the original plans, compare the existing landscaping to the plans, and provide that information to Chair Coben to be included in the letter. Joanne Burnsed from the Community Development Department came to the meeting and reported she had personally delivered the revised agenda packets for this meeting on Thursday, April 6, and had also left three telephone messages for Boardmember Cook, who indicated she had not received the messages or the packet. Mrs. Burnsed stated she had personally placed Mrs. Cook' s packet on her porch on April 6. Discussion regarding the post office continued. It was stated that the building inside was dirty. Wade Griest commented that recently he had received a notice in his mailbox that the mailbox would have to be raised to 48", and stated that his mailbox had been at 36" for 28 years. He had conducted a survey of approximately 50 mailboxes and found less than 10% of the 50 were 48" in height. Mr. Griest stated he had called the post office, and they had indicated it was optional. Mr. Griest reported he had been told the Community Appearance Board had brought on the request, so was passing it on for what it was worth. Vice Chair Strahan responded the same notice was given to him 3-4 years ago, so it had nothing to do with the Community Appearance Board. Mr. Ladd commented he lived in Jupiter and had received the same notice and he had raised his mailbox and that of his neighbor. It was pointed out that mail carriers driving the larger trucks instead of the jeeps could not bend down to inset the mail into boxes unless they were 48" high. Chair Coben reported his mail had been delivered even though the area was torn up and the carrier had to get out of his truck and step over a pipe . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 6 VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mr. Ladd explained that the item he had stated previously would be brought up under ANY OTHER MATTERS was the same item that Mrs. Burnsed had come into the meeting and discussed, regarding delivery of the revised agenda packets to the boardmembers. Boardmember Cook commented it was not a big deal. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: ViegtM . dad(' Scott D. Ladd Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: �� '��00