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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jim Humpage at 7:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Jim Humpage, Vice Mayor Pat Watkins,
Council Member Dan Amero, Council Member Tom Paterno, and Council Member Calvin
Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Attorney Scott Hawkins, Village Manager Michael
R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Clerk Lori McWilliams, and Department Heads.
Approval of Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Paterno moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Vice Mayor Watkins
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
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Approval to extend site plan application for a period of one year for the first floor
renovation and addition of a second floor to 1557 Cypress Drive, to build a veterinary
facility for the owner Dr. Frank Tarplee.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Watkins moved to discuss the application. Council Member Paterno
seconded the motion.
Council Member Turnquest voiced concern with the landscape plan, specifically obstruction of
view when exiting onto Cypress Drive. The island shown had a 10' buffer required, and a 15'
foot buffer was being implemented, which would consist of 5' on the property and 10' off the
property. Council Member Turnquest requested this be changed to 10' on the property and 5' off
to help eliminate the obstruction of view. Director of Community Development Catherine
Harding explained this island was already installed and had been part of the Cypress Drive
improvements; however, it would be modified because the Fire Department needed additional
access. It would be shortened to accommodate fire trucks, plantings would be maintained at 2.5
feet; and the code would ensure compliance.
Council Member Amero asked if Ms. Harding was recommending approval; she stated yes, that
this was a vast improvement.
Vice Mayor Watkins stated she was glad to see this move forward since the property was
unattractive and added landscaping would be a great improvement, and asked if this property
was included in the properties that had to make a contribution. Mayor Humpage suggested the
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$7,500 assessment be included and made part of the contingency of approval. Vice Mayor
Watkins asked about buses on the property; Ms. Harding explained that as construction started
the vehicles would no longer be stored on the property.
Council Member Paterno requested it be stipulated to Dr. Tarplee that his landscaping must be
maintained at the 2.5 feet. Ms. Harding indicated he would be made aware of this. Council
Member Paterno requested that Dr. Tarplee be required to pay his assessment prior to issuance of
a CO and immediately upon approval the buses would be moved. Discussion ensued regarding
giving a specific time for the buses to be removed. Dr. Tarplee agreed the buses would be
removed when he started construction.
MOTION: Council Member Amero moved approval of the site plan with staff
recommendations, with the contigency that the $7,500.00 assessment be paid up front and the
buses moved within 30 days from approval. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins and
carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Council Member Amero, seconded by Vice Mayor Watkins, the meeting was
adjourned in order to begin the Village Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk
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