HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Commuinity Appearance_07/02/1973 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUFSTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
The Village of Tequesta Community Appearance Board held
a meeting at 10:00 A. M., Monday, July 2, 1973 at the Village
Hall 357 Tequesta Drive. Board members present were: Griffith,
Corr, Shay, and Teare. Also present were Robert Harp, Secretary
of the Board and Mr. A. W. Butterfield, Building Official.
Chairman Griffith advised that the meeting was to consider
four (4) proposed permits for alterations to commercial buildings
for one front elevation, two side elevations and a fire escape. He
advised that the first matter to be considered was a fire escape for
the Hart Building which is a fire safety requirement as an alternate
means of egress for the third floor. A plan of the proposed fire
escape was looked at by the Board. Mr. William Hart was in attendance
and in behalf of the building owners. Mrs. Corr asked if the fire
escape could be made to look more attractive and look like the existing
balcony railings. Col. Griffith said he did not think it would be too
noticeable as it is on the west side of the building partially obscured
by the one story building directly to the west. Mr. Hart said they
wanted the fire escape to look nice and not hurt the looks of the building.
Mr. Shay said he would prefer a more decorative type of railing. Teare
moved, seconded by Corr, that the fire escape be approved for the issuance
of the Building Permit for same providing that the railings be of a design
similar and comparable to the design of the existing railings. The motion
was passed unanimously and the Board members signed both copies of the plans
for the construction.
The Chairman advised the next matter for consideration was the
store front to the Red Hen store in Gallery Square North owned by Mr.
J. B. Stancliffe, who was in attendance. Mr. Stancliffe showed a color
photo of a similar type store and a letter from Gladwin - Bassett, Inc.
indicating the various exterior roof and front finishes etc. which are
made a part of the application. The Board members were in agreement that
the proposed construction met with their approval and would be a great
improvement to the area. Corr moved, seconded by Shay that the proposed
plan,as submitted,be approved. The motion was passed unanimously and the
-Board members signed both copies of the plans for the construction.
The Chairman advised that the next matter for consideration was
a storage addition to the Bakery in the Village Square Shopping Center
and to the Tropigas Store in the Shopping Center. The Shopping Center is
owned by Mr. George W. Offutt, III and Mr. James A. Bassett represented
him at the meeting. The plans,as submitted, showed the proposed con -
struction but did not include a high parapet wall or the tile as on the
existing parapet. The roof of both additions would be stepped down.
Mr. Bassett said the Bakery addition was for a storage room for cooking
materials required by the State Health Department. Mr. Bassett indicated
the Shopping Center owner did not want the tile on either addition. The
Tropigas addition is to be for inside storage of bottled gas containers
etc. The Board, Secretary, Building Official and Mr. Bassett made an
on -site inspection of proposed new construction.
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Upon return to the Village Hall, Shay moved, seconded by Teare that
the plans for the addition to the Bakery be approved with the Proviso
that the of the same color, shape and design as presently on the
existing building roof elevation be put on the new roof elevations and
that the addition to the Tropigas store be approved with the same Proviso
in regard to the necessity of putting tile on the new roof elevation.
The motion was passed unanimously and the Board members signed both copies
of the plans for the construction.
Chairman Griffith acknowledged that similar Appearance Board
Ordinances from the Town of Palm Beach and Boca Raton, along with other
infomation had been distributed to the Board for study and discussion
at a later date. Mrs. Corr called the Board's attention to Section 7
Additional Duties Ordinance No. 208, and suggested that the Board
recommend that Page 3, Item 301.0,SCOPE, of the Boca Raton Ordinance be
added to Village Ordinance No. 208. The Chairman asked that further
action in this regard be withheld until all members of the Board are
present and can review and suggest other applicable actions to the
Village Council for their consideration and possible further action.
Mrs. Corr suggested the Board get publicity on Ordinance No. 208
and what the Board is trying to do and will present a proposed publicity
release to the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Shay spoke of having the
Village properties designated on a map for the information of the Board and
said he believes the appearance of.such properties should be considered
if the Board is asking others to better the appearance of their properties.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:12 A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Harp
Secretary