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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Commuinity Appearance_08/16/1976 '1 i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD1 r APRIL 16, 1976 A meeting of the Village of Tequesta Community Appearance Board was held at 4:30 P.M. April 16, 1976 in the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. Board members present were: Fulling, R. Butterfield, Corr, Hartman, Davis. Alternate member Nickau was also in attendance. Also present were Robert Harp, Clerk of the Board and A. W. Butterfield, Building Official. Chairman Fulling advised the first matter to be discussed would be item 2 on the notice of the meeting, revised plans for a mansard roof on the front of the Majik Market building, 391 Seabrook Road. Davis advised that after the prior plan had been approved by the Board, the plan had been sent to the home office of Majik Market and they decided to change the front to a mansard roof. All Board members expressed their feelings that this was a good improvement to the appearance of the building. Nickau spoke of the owners providing for a planter on the south side of the building to break up the plainness of the wall. Corr moved, seconded by Butterfield that the mansard roof design with a return.on both ends as indicated on sheet No. 2, Project No. 76002, Roof Revision 3 -24 -76 be approved and that a two (2) foot by three (3) foot size planter be constructed adjacent to the east wall of building. The vote on the motion was: Fulling For R. Butterfield For Corr For Nickau For Hartman For and therefore passed. Davis suggested the Board consider what action might be taken in the future in regard to minor changes that an owner might want to make after plan approval by the Board and during the course of construction. The Community Appearance Board Ordinance will be reviewed in this regard. The next matter considered was item No. 1 on the notice of meeting, revised plans for exterior remodeling of store at 363 Tequesta Drive, Gallery-Square North. Carl T. Ellis presented a plan as prepared by Richard Wensing, AlA, dated April 8, 1976. Corr stated the proposed appearance seemed too balanced and suggested that the GE logo be placed in the center of the sign and that the revised plan is in the spirit of what the Board wanted. Nickau questioned where the air conditioning units would be located, how trash is to be collected, and asked about raising wall to height of library and Gallery building. � n 4 -16 -76 - 2 Ellis said the trees on the east side of the building in front'are to be black olive trees and the canopy is to be extended to outer curb line. A: W. Butterfield said canopy posts and roof line should be set back 12 inches from curb line. Hartman questioned the location of the air conditioners but there is no other place for them except on the front of the building. Hartman moved, seconded by Butterfield that the plans for the exterior remodeling be approved, subject to: 1) GE logo be moved to center of the sign 2) Canopy columns and roof line be set back twelve (12) inches from the curb line 3) Particular attention be given to plantings in front of air conditioning units to provide best possible aesthetic effect. 4) Panels of sign be white background with dark blue letters and efforts be made to "tone down" the blue color. Yellow around the GE logo is permissible. The vote on the motion was: Fulling For Corr For R. Butterfield For Hartman For Davis For and therefore passed. The next matter considered was item No. 3 on the notice of meeting, application of Eckerd Photo Service to construct a small service building at the northwest corner of the Tequesta Plaza parking lot, Tequesta Drive. Attorney Douglas Girvin and Mr. Douglas Herring were present to present the proposal. Girvin explained the desire of Eckerd Photo Service to install the building which is not a completely drive -in unit. Herring showed pictures, floor plan etc. of the unit, which he said was prefab. He further said they realized they would probably have to make some modifications-to the structure in order to meet Tequesta requirements. He stated they are trying to locate the building in various parts of Florida. The design is to attract tourist traffic; the buildings advertise themselves; the plan could be modified with plantings which Rood Landscape would maintain; made of prefab aluminum; size is 4' x 8' with air condi- tioning, telephone, underground utilities and no rest room. The units are being tested in areas where Eckerd Drug Stores are not available. Y � 4 -16 -76 - 3 Fulling asked if Eckerd Drugs'was a tenant in'the Plaza and Herring said no. Nickau said parking in the Plaza gets worse every year. Fulling said it was.a horrible building for the area` and looks like an outhouse. Hartman said the structure is garrish. Fulling cited from the Community Appearance Board Ordinance that the building was not in consonance with the other buildings in the area. Davis said the proposed building takes different elevations; two different plans shown; lack of maintenance of present plantings in the Plaza; would require review;>traffic circulation; questioned where air conditioning would be located; questioned lighting at night; type of signs and that he generally was not sure what was proposed from the information presented. Herring said the air conditioning would be in the ceiling, the roof panels would be lighted, the mansard would be lit at night and there would be interior lights. Hartman said the structure would be like waving a red flag in front of a bull for the Village residents; if approval given, the advertising on the sides of the building should not be allowed; a sweep out area between planters and building should be provided; dimensions should be provided and questioned maintenance of plantings. Herring said they were looking for modification that would make the structure acceptable. Corr said the building mould be a disaster for a quality community; if considered should use only two colors; too noisy with color now; building not in spirit of community; color is her big objection and should be made more harmonious with surrounding buildings and area. Davis questioned if there was any other place to put the structure and why in front on Tequesta Drive. He stated he objects to type of structure and it is not in harmony with the Village and the Plaza. He objects to the concept. R. Butterfield said she agrees with Davis comments and objects to grotesque coloring and garrishness. Structure should be in a different location. Hartman said the Board would be severly critized if they approved the structure. Davis said the structure is a billboard and Herring agreed. . Nickau spoke of the problems with traffic. Fulling said the structure had poor appearance; would cause traffic congestion and was concerned that plantings would not be properly maintained. 4 -16 -76 - 4 Upon question from Fulling, Girvin said the plans are for submission for this meeting and need to be prepared by a professional architect or professional engineer. Girvin said they would like to get some ideas that might be acceptable to the Board but if the Board is totally against -the plan, forget.it. Fulling called the attention of_ various requirements of the Ordinance to the applicants.. Corr said she would consider the structure at another location. Davis said the Board is not to design and would consider at another location. Herring questioned if it would be acceptable at a service station. Hartman moved, seconded by Davis that the application for the Eckerd Photo Service building for the parking lot in front of Tequesta Plaza be rejected because of: 1. Location of building 2. General appearance of the building 3. Lack of conformity with the surrounding area and building The vote on the motion was: Fulling For Corr For R. Butterfield For Hartman For Davis For and was therefore passed. Nickau discussed the unsightly condition around the Goodwill and Salvation Army boxes in the Tequesta Plaza and suggested the Village try to resolve this matter. Davis moved, seconded by Corr that a letter be sent to the owners of the collection boxes advising them of the conditions and asking for their help in keeping the area clean. The vote on the motion was: Fulling For R. Butterfield For Corr For Hartman For Davis For and the motion therefore passed. Corr discussed the unsightlyness of yard trash bags and piles on the streets prior to collection and suggested perhaps the Village could provide restrictions on when yard trash could be put out. 4 -16 -76 - 5 The Board decided that plans to be considered.by the Board must have been prepared by a professional architect or professional engineer as required by the Ordinance.. There being - no further business, the meeting was .adjourned at 5:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, obert Harp Clerk