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T E Q U E S T A D O W N T O W N T A S K F O R C E
M E T I N G M I N U T E S
O C T O B E R 7, 1 9 9 2
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Downtown Task Force held a regularly scheduled
meeting on Friday, October 7, 1992 in the Village Hall, 357
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida. The meeting was called to
order at 8:55 a.m. by Chairman John Giba. Task Force members
in attendance were: Chairman John Giba, Vice Chair Faye
Schrecengost, Mayor Earl L. Collings, Fred Martin, Peter
Pimentel, Gary Van Brock, Fred Onorato, and Richard Valentine.
Staff members present were: Village Manager, Thomas G.
Bradford; Joann Manganiello, Village Clerk, and Building
Official, Scott Ladd. Also in attendance was Councilmember
Joseph N. Capretta, but he did not sit on the Board.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Downtown Task Force Meeting Minutes of
October 2, 1992).
Peter Pimentel moved to approve the above - referenced Meeting
Minutes as submitted. Richard Valentine seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
John Giba - for
Faye Schrecengost - for
Richard Valentine - for
Fred Martin - for
Peter Pimentel - for
Gary Van Brock - for
Fred Onorato - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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Downtown Task Force
Meeting Minutes
October 7 1992
Page 2
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III. PRESENTATION PERTAINING TO THE BASIC UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES AND
CONCEPTS OF THE TEQUESTA TOWN CENTER MASTER PLAN AND /OR
INCREMENTAL GROWTH DISTRICT ORDINANCE. (Victor Dover of
Dover, Rohl & Partners)
Victor Dover gave the Task Force an overview of the Master
Plan to give the Committee a foundation for future
deliberations and their understanding of the Master Plan.
Mr. Dover pointed out that the Master Plan was created to
build a real, pedestrian- friendly downtown neighborhood in
Tequesta, with a mix of uses, building types and sizes, with
each building having a public side and a private side. He
stated further that the shift in the way of thinking in
building downtown areas has changed nationally from one of
segregated uses to a neighborhood type living center,
returning to a human scale environment - traditional
neighborhood values vs. the "stamped -out" principle.
Though the cost ratio between constructing a single building
to multiple buildings is higher, financing would be easier to
attract when building is done on an incremental basis. It
is important that the blocks be small, and important that the
streets be in a network.
Flexibility is built into the Plan. In order to keep the
downtown area under the threshold of DRI limits, the area is
vested for 115,000 square feet of commercial, though it is not
a requirement to create that much commercial space and 600
residential units. However, residential development produces
a demand for commercial, cultural activities, etc. For
instance, on Main Street there is a minimum floor -to -floor
height recommended for the ground floor. It is conceivable
to develop that as a residential floor with high ceilings,
and, over time, if there became a need for a ground floor
shop, it could be retro- fitted in. If an ACLF was constructed
in the downtown area and the life -care market changed, it may
be necessary to change the use of the building. A good
building will accommodate a change of uses over time.
The Master Plan has lasting integrity. Mr. Dover felt it was
most logical for the Village to commit to a Plan which has
enough detail so that an individual property owner can feel
some measure of predictability about what others will do, and
recommended that the Village actively market to attract those
who want to develop in a consistent way with the Plan.
Downtown Task Force
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 1992
Page 3
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Mr. Dover stated that two developers, who are clients of his
on other projects, have approached him regarding the Downtown
Development Plan of Tequesta, who felt that Lighthouse Plaza
was "great land" on a "great spot ", but that two problems
existed: 1) they felt Tequesta was 'lukewarm' in its
commitment to the Master Plan; and 2) the major property
holder is not enthusiastic about the Master Plan. It was Mr.
Dover's position that the Village Council needed to move -
make a decision - adopt the Plan, in order to get the project
off the ground.
Village Manager Bradford observed that at every instance after
the Charrette, the Village Council and the Village have been
faced with objections on behalf of the Dorner family as to the
Master Plan. With those objections, the Village began to
"back off ". More importantly, the whole process of the Master
Plan is almost alien to what the Village has practiced. This
approach is proactive planning, much different from what has
been done in the past.
Councilmember Capretta, who was in attendance in the audience
felt the Task Force needed to get down to business by:
o thinking about the infrastructure in the downtown area
(roads, sewers, etc.);
o not allow 600 units in one concentrated area;
o seek a major developer who desires the Plan;
o seek a supplier to build an ACLF - be pro- active;
o work with Lighthouse Gallery people to buy some of the
Dorner land and develop according to the Plan.
Downtown Task Force
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 1992
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V. ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were no other matters before the Board.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other matters before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Bitters
Recording Secretary
Date Approved:
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ATTEST:
J ann Manganieljo
Village Clerk