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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05D_09/12/2002 ��.� ��-�.:.� ����.�..,�,.�.��.��r � � '�"�;�� �_� �; �':�:.�. : ,�, o;,�� v �! 'ta � l��t�t�r'1�i,3 ivii;i`J��' i..3''t� i�t )i�.af�,-1'i_�:`J; j.,Y,. i 3F�,��':'I_i_i�'il's;..�.j..i, • • , y _.. , x ( "�� 9�L)�� L�i�is.:t` 'li{)A �;),'�) � � Q � "f'�c{��r'.;t�a I).t°i��l � °�z_d�y�� >� , 7' i `� r � �?� T_ � �3�!;��-U"?i3 �� co �"� ('�{> 11 � ; �-(i � �(? � N'<l x: l �i,] � `��'-;-.�; � �: �. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMli�UNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 14, 2002 Iv CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Comrnunity Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Manager's Office at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Flo�ida, on Wednesday, July 10, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 8:38 A.M, by Chair Vic Strahan. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Richard Sterling, and Vice Chair Steve Parker. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. Boardmember Robert Stein and Boardmember Gerald Wenta were absent from the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Parket° made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. IVe APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2002 Community Appearance Board meeting as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. ,.,..,;.,,. C��it,YNI'TY APPEA���� �OAR]D MEETING M�'VUT°ES J�y go, 2002 Page 2 .o. Vo I�iEW BUSINE�S 1 e An applic.ation fro�n Centex �Iomes for 4' x 8' temporary developers sign on Viilage Boulevard for 'I°equesta Cayo 1. Svveax�in�-Irn of Wftn�s�es, if 1�eqeairecY Clerk of th� �oard Jeffery NeweIl �vaor� gn those present who pl�ned to speak. 2. Disclosur� of E�-Parte Coman�nicationso Chair Strahan, Vice Cha�r Parker, arid Board�nember Sterling reported tl�ey had visited the sit� and had spoken to n� one. 3. T'estimony of dVitnesses and Cross Examination, if any Trr�y I-�oilo�vay, C'aentile, Holloway, O'1l�ahoney, a.nd represe�tat�ve� of Centex Homes were present on behalf of the applicant. A Cent�x Homes representative presented the request for the sign. Chair Strahan suggested the si�n be placed at right angle to the road if allc�wed by code, which NIr, Newell indi�ated he w�uld check, Applicant ind�cated that for thi� pro�g�ct they planned �o work out of the existing sales facility across the street. 4o Finding of Fact �ased Upon Co�petent Substanti�l Eviden�e MOTION: Vi�e Chair Parker made a motion to approve the appl�catic�n from C�ntex Ho�es for 4' x$' te�p�rary developers siga� on V�ilage Boulevard for `Tequesta Cay as submittedm �o�rdmemb�r St�rlang �econded t�e motion, which carriecl by unanianous 3-0 vote, 2, t'111 �&D�ilCatl�ii �P()[I� Car�ii�ll� Holloway, (J'Maho��y ��ssociates for revaew �f the Tequesta Cay 6�baildimg 2�st�rrgy tovvnhause develop�ent with approved cab�na reca°eat�on fa�eility to be �mnstructed on Villa�e Boulevard� CO1�IUl0iI''T"Y AI'PEAI�ANC� �C�ARy, MEETII�TG 1ViINI7'TES July 10, 2Q02 Page 3 ��,m.���..�d,,.,p�d��.,m�,� lm Svveaa°itag�In of �'itnesses, if R�quirecl 'Those present tc� spea.k were sworn in under the previous application. 2. I�isciosua�� of Ex-Part� Communications: Chair Strahar�, re�c�rted he had visited the site and had sg�oken to no oneo 3. Testimony �f �'itnesses and Cross Examinatioax, if any Troy Holloway, Gentile, Hcalloway, O'Mahoiiey, ar�d representatives of Centex Homes vaere present on behalf of the applicanto Mr. �Iolloway reviewed the s�te plan, vvhich was si�ilar to Tequest� Trace and explained the en#ry sign would be identical but the entry landscaping would be ynore tropzcal. Landscaping of the units would be very sirnilar. Parking spaces were discussed. It was expla,ined that under the code if yau had t� move a car to let another one out them you co�id not count that space, so that had eliminated counting the garages. The Village Council had requested less hardscape, which th�� board coulc$ not revers�. Chair Strahan cor��nted that pines were being removed from the adj acent property and a buffer of trees was needed where the windows of the Tequesta Terrace ALF were shown on the site plan. Chair Strahan requested #he applicant take extra effort to have trees of suff cient height a.nd a hedge that would block the view in that location. Mr. Hollov�ay commented the height of the fully grown hedge would be maintain�d at 3'- 4'. Vice Chair Parker requested that the applicant make sure trees alteanated with the existing txees. Mr. Holloway ver�fied that nane of t�ae existing pines would rem�in because they would die due to changes in grade level, and that to compensate, much more landscaping thaal required b� code would be addede Mr. Holloway explained that the Mayor had warited much rnore green space when entering the project. 1l�1r, �-I�ilow�y described the proposed landscaping along Village Boulevard. Chair Strahan caut�oned that another development had d�ne a landscape plan. a�d th�n decided they vva:nted a fence and if the applicat�t vvanted a fence they should do it �vw, It was clarified by the appflicant that this d�veloprr�ent vvould have a fence on three sides but the front side would be open. Vi�e Ct�Ivil�liJNI'I`Y APPEAI�IVCE �(3A1tI� MEETING MINU°TES Ju1y 10, 2002 Page 4 m�o.���,<m.rs�ov...,�m��ro Chair Parker requ�st�d the two oa.lcs on tliliage Boulevard be increased in size ta 18' to 20', 12' spread and 6" �aliper, to soften the building, �nd a 1 or 1-1/2 foot berm be added in rriounds so as not to affect the drainage, as vvell as � double row of ilex or cocoplum an front for layering. The possible size of slope for gninimum �loor level was discussed. N1r�. New�ll cl�°ifi�d that there would be a graduu�l �ncline. JBoarda�rierriber Sterizng req�ested barflding around the wzz�d�ws on the e�ds of buildings facing the r�ad. Cha�r Strahaal express�d concern regarding the view #'roan Village Boulev�d, to which 1Vdr, Holloway responded by describing the la�dscaping inside the entry that could be viewed from the street. Vice Chai�° Parker noted that on the site plan there was no tree on the back of the cabana building and suggested adding one coconut palm to soften th� back of that building. The applicant advised pf a sales trailer was used on this property instead of the one across the street then they vvould have to vvaat for removal of the trail�r before adding that tree, arad explained that the Village Council had approved use of a sales trailer but they might n�t �aeed it, Vice Chair Parker requested adding a b�d behind the �abana buildirn�. �Iice Chair Parker indicated kin� sago plant� were currently expex°�encing a prob�e� with scale and recommended those not be used. 10�r, Holloway responded those could be changed to crinums c�r ferns. Colors and materiafls were described as the same as across the street with �vhicl� �k�e Board had no problem. Chair Straham asked if the appli�ant would consider mixin� coiors around so the developments did not appear id�r�tical, Appl�cant r�sponded that their sales d�partment w�ted to t�e the corrirnunities tog�ther. The applic�nnt indicated that the window banding vvas scored stucco, which was what would be done on the sldes facing the road. Cha�° Strahan noted the project would ha.ve �he FPL coach lamps beiaa� used fhroughout the Village. Applicant was advised that the 12' h�ight had brought some complaints by res�dea�ts bec�use of too rnt�ch li�ht shinin� into their homes so that som� pariels ha� be�n bl�cked out; however, this rnight not be a problem due to the hegght of the bu�ldings �n this pro�i ect. 4, Finding of F�ct Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence 1Vdt.?"I'IOlVa Vice Chair Pa�°k�r ��de a motion ta� apprave t�e T�questa Cay C+OMle�1iJI�ITY t�.PP�A,I�A1v�E �01�I�D �E°TING l�IINUT'ES J�ly 10, 2002 Page 5 ...dom�a�.mm,..�,.�..mmoeo proje�t with tla� fmllowing amendanent�: fl. Space the oa�s on the east pa°op�rty line to alternate the spacirag with the neighbor's oaks, and in the portaon facing tl�e °Tequesta T�rrace re�reati�n area change tIae heagl�t �f the tt°e�s to soften the vievv from the neighboring proper�. 2a Adci soft ber�ing along i�illage Boulevard in 1' — 2' height. 3m Add ilex or dwarf faxahatch�e grass beneath the pines �lon� Viilage Boulevard, 4. Increase the size of the two oalgs along Village Boulevard tm 18'-20' tae�ght wath 12' spre�d ancl 6" caliper. 5. Acicl stucco scorang �round windows of buildings #1 and #4 facing north onto Village Boulevard. 6. Adci one cocotaut p�lin on the baek of the cabana mn the north side. 7m Add a planting bed of ilex �r dwarf f�xahatchee grass beloe�v the coc�nut pal�as on the north side of the cabanae $. Change King Sagos to crinum lilies. 9. �n east property line ch�n�e ineaght of trees facin� the adjacent recreation area to soften the view from the neighbor�n� property. Boaxt��xaember Sterling seconded t�e mo��on, whicb car�ed lay unanimous 3�0 vot�o VI. IJI�dI+II�TISI�ED �USIIv1ESS Th�re vvas no a�finished b�s�ness to cc�rn� before the Boarde VII. �11o1Y OTHER lO�IA�'TERS Consideration of approval �af the "On th� Rur�" sign that was installecl at ttae IVIobil Stataon, 764 UvS. One North, in lieu of the si�n that was appraved by the �o�rd on 12�5-01 and 3-12a02 Chair Strahard corrimemted that the sign on the build`ang was not the one appro�ed by this Bc�ard and that a cabinet s�gn had been �nstalled instead of rais�d letters on the vv�ll as had bee� appraved9 hodvev�r the si�r� for ICrisp� Krem� was �st�flled a�s �.pp�ovede Steve C�IdIMUNITY APPEARANCE �OAR13 IO�EETING MIN�JTES July 10, 2002 Page 6 .m...ma.,m„<,�...m�.,o.o, Nale vvas �res�nt on behalf of the applicant and prov�ded background, explaining that the size of the �ettering permitted was not allodv�rl by the size of the building fa�cia. Mr. Nale explairaed that the fascia had been raised enough to accommodate a sign which was attached to the eabinet, and that each individual letter v�as illaaminated on a non- �1lurnbn�ted ye�low background. The red stripe was also illt�xn�nated. Mr. Nale noted that the building colmr did not chang� �when it �vas painted and that the car wash had also be�n repalnted. 1VIOTION Vice Chair Parizer made a motion to approve the Mobil "On the itun" siga� as submi4ted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the anotion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. Mr. Newell announced this vvas h�s last meeting since he would be working for Fred Shafer Enganeeran�, unless the Village 10�1anager requested he attend until a repla�ement was found. Mr. Newell commented that items coming up for c�nsid�ration by the Board included the expanded ma.intenance facility at the golf course and the Willow Glen entry. V ice Chaf r�'arker co�ented that landsc�ping was b�ing re-done at the ent.ry tc� Tequesta Coaantry Club. NIr. N�well co�nanented that should com� to the board after it was approved by the Country Club and would be harndled the same as the maintenance build�n�a Mr. lmTewell reported that the remazfl�ain� work on Main Street consisted of ccandui� to be anstalled on the north side and the lainp pasts installed, and that in the new fascal ye�r streetscaping f�r �rid�e Road wo�ald be�ome active, and that plan wo�ald b� presented to the boar°d. The north end of Cypre�s was also scheduled for the next �scal ye�. VIII. AI)JOURNNIENT Upon motion by Vice Chaar Parker, secoa�ded by Boardmember Sterling arid unaniznously carr�ed 3-0, the meeting was �djourned at 9:50 a.rxi. R�spectfully subm��ted, `°; �����`�' °�.�i..t-.�-�''�,. °� i " B�l$� L2�iT' Re�ordin� Secretary COMMgJNITY APPEPs.�tA.1��E BC)A.RD 101�i]]EETIIeTG MTI�TUTES July 10, 2002 I'age 7 .,,rs�m�...m>,�ma..,,po.�� A�'T'ES�'� / / � % . � �.� � '� �, � , l�evu/ell ` --. _.m !�C�erk o�the �oard . ; ' DATE �PPROVED: !, ��' �����°°'