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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Local Planning Agency_02/10/2011 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY February 10, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 6:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Paterno expressed appreciation to Mayor Watkins for her service on the Village Council and presented her with a one -of -a -kind vase. Mayor Watkins thanked everyone. The audience was asked to proceed to the lobby for refreshments and to wish Mayor Watkins well. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Jim Humpage and Council Member Calvin Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Attorney Keith Davis, Village Clerk Lori McWilliams and Department Heads. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Council Member Turnquest motioned approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member Humpage, motion carried unanimously 5 -0. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance 2 -11, Fence Code and LP Storage Code Amending this Section to Clarify the Village's Intent Regarding Wall and Fence Placement Relative to Associated Structures, and by Requiring Entry Features to Provide Adequate Clearance for Emergency Vehicles; and Unenclosed Uses in Commercial Districts, Awnings and other Projections over Sidewalk or Required Yard Area by Amending this Section to Allow for the Outdoor Sale of LP Tanks Under Certain Circumstances; and by Creating an Entirely New Section 78 -304 to Provide Criteria for the Outdoor Sale of LP Tanks Fire Chief Weinand reviewed the proposed amendment. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. Council Member Turnquest suggested amending the ordinance to include outside sales of ice. The Vice Mayor recommended placing LP tanks to the side or back. During discussion it was noted this covered addresses on U.S. One. Council Member Humpage requested C3 be included, so that it could also cover Cypress Drive. Vice Mayor Paterno wanted the tanks at Rocky's to be placed in the back, and locked up, and given to customers when they requested them, with a sign indicating the gas was available. Village Manager Couzzo advised staff would make the proposed changes. Local Planning Agency February 10, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment, the public hearing was closed. MOTION Council Member Tumquest motioned recommendation for Council consideration of approval of Ordinance 2 -11 with the addition of outside sales of ice and the C3 location; seconded by Council Member Humpage, motion carried a 5 -0. 2. Ordinance 3 -11. ACLF Amending the Regulations for ACLF Uses in both of these Zoning Districts by Requiring ACLF Uses to be Equipped with Emergency Generator Systems and by Requiring ACLF Uses to Guarantee Payment for Patient Ambulance Transport Services Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. Vice Mayor Paterno felt 24 units per acre was excessive and requested the number be dramatically reduced. Village Attorney Davis advised the language in the comprehensive plan might need to be changed. The Village Manager indicated if Council wanted to move this forward, staff could look to the specificity of language or make changes to the comprehensive plan. The Vice Mayor commented the change would not affect existing ACLF's, only new ones. Generator noise was discussed. Council Member Humpage advised there were state and county decibel levels for compliance, which could be added to Tequesta's ordinance, as well as location of generators. Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION Council Member Humpage motioned recommendation for Council consideration of Ordinance 3 -11; seconded by Council Member Tumquest, motion carried a 5-0. 3. Ordinance 4 -11, Planning and Zoninq Advisory Board Authority Amending the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Powers and Duties Procedure to Clarify the Board's Final Authority Regarding Approval of Certain Entry Features and Certain Site Plan Modifications Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing to Council for Comments. There were no Council comments. Mayor Watkins opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was closed. MOTION Council Member Humpage motioned recommendation for Council consideration of Ordinance 4 -11; seconded by Council Member Tumquest, motion carried a 5-0. Local Planning Agency February 10, 2011 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURNMENT MOTION. Council Member Humpage moved adjoumment; seconded by Council Member Turnquest. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5 -0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 0 ' A 6V () CU-) LUL'a" Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk 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.