HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Planning and Zoning_Tab 03_06/17/2009VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
IV.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Village of Tequesta Planning and Zoning Advisory Board held a
regularly scheduled meeting at the Tequesta Village Hall, 345 Tequesta
Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, May 7, 2009. The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 p.m.. by Chair Elizabeth Schauer. A roll call was
taken by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary, who noted the following were
present: Chair Elizabeth Schauer, Vice Chair Steve Okun, Board Member
James Hackett, Board Member Royce Hood, and Alternate No. 1 John
Terzakis. Chair Schauer announced that Alternate Russell Von Frank
had unexpectedly passed away during the past week. Also in attendance
were Community Development Director Catherine Harding and Recording
Secretary Betty Laur.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Vice Chair Okun moved approval of the agenda. Board Member
Hackett seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
MOTION:
Board Member Hood made a motion to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 2, 2009 as submitted. Board Member
Hackett seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Recording Secretary Laur swore in all those intending to offer testimony in
tonight's applications.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1) An Application of Tequesta Country Club Restaurant, 201 Country
Club Drive, Tequesta, Florida, requesting Planning & Zoning
approval for the construction of a raised patio and awning outside
of the dining room area. Paul Compare, Contractor, Paul
Compare Construction, Inc., 220 Venus Street, Jupiter, Florida
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2009
Page 2
Community Development Director Catherine Harding presented an artist's
color rendition, and stated she had no objections. Mr. Paul Compare
answered questions from the Board, and explained there would be lighting
and sprinklers under the awning„ t and-tg6
winds.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Okun moved approval of the application. Board Member
Hackett seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote.
2) An application of Lobster House Restaurant to build open air bar
pavilion on site of the restaurant. Tony Gambino, Owner
residence
Community Development Director Catherine Harding presented the
application, noting the liquor license had been updated to include the
proposed expansion, and letters stating no objection and that the plaza
would maintain the proposed landscaping had been received from the
plaza management.
Ann Gambino, Tony Gambino, and Landscape Architect Steve Parker
spoke on behalf of the owner. The fence had been erected on the
common area for parking and would need to be moved to the inside of the
buffer, approximately 4 feet.
Board Member Hackett expressed concern that the overall site plan for the
shopping center had not been updated when dealing with outparcels, and
was not done as a matter of procedure for all applications. Discussion
ensued. Director Harding explained that each file was updated showing
all amendments. Board Member Hood suggested this matter be taken up
at a separate meeting.
MOTION:
Vice Chair Okun moved approval of the application of Lobster House
Restaurant to build an open air bar pavilion on site of the restaurant
with the understanding the fence will be moved back to the original
site plan approval, that the outparcel structure be in keeping with the
same design, color, and aesthetic appearance as the existing
building, and a total of 54 seats outside. Board Member Hood
seconded the motion, which carried by 4-1 vote, with Board Member
Hackett voting against the motion.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2009
Page 3
VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Resignation of Royce Hood from the Planning and Zoning Board
Board Member Hood announced this would be his last meeting since he
would be moving away to attend law school for three years.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There was no communication from citizens.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Vice Chair Okun; seconded by Board Member Terzakis,
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S.
and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available
from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the
Village Clerk's office.