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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Leslee Dasher at 5:30 p.m. A roll call was
taken by Community Development Planner, Meg Wyble.
The following members were present: Chair Leslee Dasher; Vice Chair Theresa Maggio;
Members Elizabeth Schauer, Sherry Ambrose, and Jeanne McEldowney; and Alternates Marie
Sapirie and Fred Lissauer.
Late were: Alternate Jared Gaylord
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Member Elizabeth Schauer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented;
Member Jeanne McEldowney seconded the motion. Carried (5-0).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 15, 2026 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes
MOTION: Vice-Chair Maggio made a motion to approve the January 15, 2026 meeting
minutes as presented; Member Schauer seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
AGENDA ITEMS
2. Planning and Zoning Board Sitting as the Local Planning Agency:
ORDINANCE 02-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10- YEAR
WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
163.3177(6)(c), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
AMENDMENTS TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ORDER TO
IMPLEMENT THE WORK PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES
AND POLICIES WITHIN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OF THE
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN WITH ADJACENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY,
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
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AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Staff presented an Ordinance adopting the Village of Tequesta 10-Year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan pursuant to Florida Statutes and amending the Comprehensive Plan
accordingly.
Community Development staff presented the 2025 update to the Water Supply Facilities
Work Plan. The presentation included:
• Current Water Use Permit allocation: 4.37 million gallons per day (MGD) (expires
2031)
• Public Water System treatment capacity: 6.33 MGD
• Existing demand (2021): 3.39 MGD
• Projected demand (2045): 3.7 MGD
Staff confirmed the Village has sufficient permitted withdrawal capacity and treatment
infrastructure to meet projected demand through 2045. No major operational changes,
service area expansions, or level-of-service modifications are proposed. The
Comprehensive Plan amendments were described as housekeeping updates to reflect
current data and planning horizons.
Board discussion included:
• Clarification regarding future well permits (R-5 Floridan and Well 28 surficial).
• Inquiry regarding remaining asbestos cement water mains. Staff will follow up with
Utilities.
• General discussion regarding population projections and regional coordination.
Public Comment:
Board Alternate, Marie Sapirie raised questions regarding population growth projections,
regional water planning coordination, and conservation practices.
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to recommend Ordinance 02-26 (10-year
Water Supply Facilities Work plan) to the Village Council for review. Member Ambrose
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
3. Planning and Zoning Board Sitting as the Local Planning Agency:
ORDINANCE 03-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14. BUILDING AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING MULTIPLE RECOMMENDED BUILDING AND
BUILDING REGULATION CODE UPDATES; AMENDING CHAPTER 14 AT ARTICLE 1.
— IN GENERAL TO MODIFY CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS; AT ARTICLE IV
CREATING A NEW GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AT ARTICLE Vlll. —
CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE REQUIRING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
SITE FENCING; CREATING ARTICLE X. — MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS WHICH
SPECIFIES MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Staff presented Ordinance 03-26 amending Chapter 14, Building and Building
Regulations, including:
• Correction to construction hours language (Saturday start time correction)
• Creation of a Green Building Incentive Program
• Codification of temporary construction fencing and silt fence requirements
• Removal of proposed Minimum Housing Standards section (to avoid duplication
with adopted International Property Maintenance Code)
Staff presented a proposed Green Building Incentive Program offering:
• Expedited plan review and inspections
• Tiered permit fee reductions based on certification level (LEED, FGBC, National
Green Building Standard, Energy Star)
Board discussion included:
• Clarification of extension timelines for green certification compliance
• Construction site restoration standards
• Composting and rodent control concerns (noted existing IPMC enforcement)
• Dryer vent safety concerns (covered under applicable codes)
Public Comment:
Board Alternate, Marie Sapirie indicated comments were no longer necessary after staff
clarified the Minimum Housing Standards section would be stricken.
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to recommend review of Ordinance No. 03-
26 to Village Council, with Sections 14-201 through 14-212 stricken and minor scrivener
corrections as noted by staff. Member McEldowney seconded the motion. Carried
unanimously 5-0.
4. Planning and Zoning Board Sitting as the Local Planning Agency:
ORDINANCE 04-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22. — COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING MULTIPLE RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATES; AMENDING CHAPTER 22 AT ARTICLE II. —
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE; AT SECTION 22-53. — POWERS AND DUTIES;
ADDING SPECIAL EXCEPTION REVIEW THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARDS
RESPONSIBILITIES; AT SECTION 22-55; AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO BE
PUBLISHED ON VILLAGE'S PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD; PROVIDING THAT EACH
AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Staff presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 22 to:
• Authorize use of the State Public Notice Portal in lieu of newspaper publication
• Add Special Exception review to the Planning and Zoning Board's responsibilities
(with limited exemption for formula business tenant changes)
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Staff explained the State now permits public notice via online portal, reducing publication
costs. The amendment also aligns the PZB review process with common municipal
practice by allowing the Board to make recommendations on Special Exceptions.
MOTION: Member Schauer made a motion to recommend review of Ordinance 04-26 to
the Village Council. Member McEldowney seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-
0.
5. Planning and Zoning Board Sitting as the Local Planning Agency:
ORDINANCE 05-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
ARTICLE Ill. — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRING VILLAGE COUNCIL
REVIEW OF REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUESTS, CLARIFYING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND REQUIRING COMPLIANCE
WITH MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Staff presented Ordinance 05-26 amending Chapter 22 regarding Reasonable
Accommodation procedures for certified recovery residences pursuant to State law.
Staff explained:
• State statute requires municipalities to adopt review procedures by January 1,
2026.
• Requests must be processed within statutory timeframes (60 days).
• The revised process provides for Village Council review rather than staff-level
approval.
• Appeals may be directed to a Special Magistrate.
• Annual inspection authority included.
Board discussion included:
• Clarification of 45-day staff report timeline
• Applicability to various housing scenarios
• Enforcement of general regulations (parking, noise, etc.)
• Consideration of inspection language to ensure compliance oversight
Staff recommended revising reference language to the International Property
Maintenance Code.
Public Comment:
Board Alternate, Marie Sapirie, requested clarification regarding inspection frequency and
compliance monitoring.
MOTION: Member Ambrose made a motion A motion was made to recommend Village
Council review of Ordinance No. 05-26 as amended by staff to reference the International
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Property Maintenance Code and as described during the meeting. Member McEldowney
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0.
STAFF COMMENTS
Staff provided updates regarding:
• A revised development proposal at the County Line Road property (24 single-family
homes proposed).
• Tequesta Country Club approval.
• Station 11 exterior color selection.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Elizabeth Schauer made a motion to adjourn, Member Jeanne McEldowney
seconded the motion. Carried (5-0).
J y Hubsch, AICP
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