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AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #:
November 10, 2011
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #:
Originating Department: Community Development
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
SE 06-11 Application of Bruce M. Rothenberg of Prelude Properties Group LLC, 521 Old Dixie Highway,
Tequesta, FL 33469, for a Special Exception Use pursuant to Section 78-180. MU District (i) (14) Special
Exception Uses of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances. The Applicant is requesting approval for an
existing 4,849 professional use building in the Mixed-Use zoning District.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
The applicant is requesting a Special Exception Use approval for an existing 4,849 Sq. Ft. professional use
building in the Mixed-Use zoning District pursuant to Sec. 78-180 MU District (i) (14) of the Village of Tequesta
Code of Ordinances. The Special Exception Use approval is for permitted uses in excess of 3,500 square feet
(large scale retail sales and service) which are in conformity with the intent and integrity of the district.
APPROVALS: SI�NATURE:
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency)
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Submit for Council Discussion: ❑ '``
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number of copies you want signed and place "Sign Here" sticker on them)
Form Amended: 10/20/11
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff Report — Village Council Meeting —11.10.11
1. PETITION DESCRIPTION
APPLICANT: Bruce M. Rothenberg
Prelude Properties Group, LLC
11586 SE Plandome Dr.
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Special Exception Use approval for an existing 4,849 Sq.
Ft. professional use building in the Mixed-Use zoning District pursuant to Sec. 78-180
MU District (i) (14) of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
LOCATION: 521 Old Dixie Hwy.
Tequesta, FL 33469
2. LAND USE AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE FUTURE LAND USE ZONING
SUBJECT PROPERTY Mixed Use Mixed Use MU-Mixed Use
North
Lighthouse Cove Mixed Use Mixed Use MU-Mixed Use
Condominiums
South
Palm Beach County Mixed Use Mixed Use MU-Mixed Use
Library
East
Lighthouse Cove Mixed Use Mixed Use MU-Mixed Use
Condominiums
West Medium Density Medium Density R2- Multiple Family
Old Dixie Hwy. and FEC
Railroad — Cypress
Villas
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Department of Community Development - Staff Report— Special Exception Application — 521 Old Dixie Hwy.
3. STAFF ANALYSIS
Section 78-361 of the Village Code states that certain uses because their unique characteristics can
not be classified or regulated in a particular zoning district without consideration in each case of the
impact of such uses upon neighboring uses and the surrounding area, compared with the public need
for them at particular locations. Such uses and features are treated as special exceptions, and the
application needs to comply with a set of criteria and standards.
CRITERIA FOR GRANTING SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Per Section 78-362 of Village Code, special exception use shall be permitted only upon authorization
of the Village Council provided that such uses comply with the following requirements:
1. The proposed use is a permitted special exception use.
In compliance with Section 78-180 (iJ (14J Special Exception Uses permitted in the Mixed Use
zoning district of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances. Professional office with more than
3,500 Sg. Ft. is a permitted special exception use. Please see attached propose office lay-out.
2. The use is so designated, lacated and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety,
welfare and morals will be protected.
In compliance. Prelude Properties Group, LLC has own and operated the existing building since
the year 2000. The existing 4,849 Sq. Ft. building was the former Tequesta Post Office. After its
initial renovation, the building was leased by two medical supply companies until 2010. The
proposed professional office use, (TAOJ Sustainable Power Solution, is an engineering company
based on in Houston, Texas. The proposed use is compatible with the character of the
surrounding area, and will not impose a treat to the public health, safety, welfare and moraJs.
3. The use will, not cause substantiat injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood
where it is to be located.
In compliance. The proposed use will not cause injury to the value of other properties in the
neighborhood.
4. The use will be compatible with adjoining development and the proposed character of the
district where it is to be located.
In compliance. The proposed use is compatible with adjoining development and the overall
character of the Mixed Use district.
5. Adequate landscaping and screening is provided as required in this chapter.
In compliance. The proposed use is located in an existing building that complies with this
provision. Also, the proposed use does not add or modify the existing square footage of the
facility.
6. Adequate off-street parking and loading is provided and ingress and egress is so designed as to
cause minimum interference with traffic on abutting streets.
In compliance. The application does not involve increasing square footage, the proposed use
meets the required parking. Also, since the subject property is located in an existing building
loading area is provided.
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Department of Gommunity Development - Staff Report—Special Exception App{ication — 521 O1d Dixie Hwy.
7. The use conforms with all applicable regulations governing the district where located, except as
may otherwise be determined for planned developments.
In compliance. The proposed use is located on the MU Mixed Use district, and conforms with
applicable regulations governing the district.
FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Per Section 78-363 of Village Code, before any special exception is granted, the Village Council shall
apply the standards set forth in this division and shall determine that satisfactory provision and
arrangement of the following factors have been met with the applicant, where applicable:
1. Compliance with all elements of the Village Comprehensive Plan
The subject property is located on Mixed-Use future land use district. The proposed professional
office use complies with Policy 1.1.2 "the Village's Land Development Regulations shall conform
to, and implement, the use, density and intensity standards as outlined on Table FLU-1"
Table FLU-1 states small scale retail services, business services and professional services are
considered part of this district. The proposed use "professional office" meets this provision of the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to
automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case
of fire or catastrophe.
Also, the subject property is located in an existing building, ingress and egress to the property with
particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety, and access in case of fire or catastrophe
are factors that are met. The proposed use professional use meets this provision.
3. Off-street parking and loading area, where required, with particular attention to the items in
subsection (2) of this section.
Since the proposed use is located in an existing building, and the application does not involve
increasing square footage, this application meets the required parking. Also, since the proposed
use is located in an existing building a loading area is provided. The proposed use meets this
provision.
4. Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
As stated in subsections (2J and (3), the proposed use "a 4,849 Sq. Ft. professional office" meets
this provision.
5. Nuisance factors detrimental to adjacent and nearby properties and the village as a whole.
Nuisance factors shall include but necessarily be limited to noise, odor, smoke, glare, electrical
interference and/or mechanical vibrations.
The proposed use is compatible with the overall character of the district. The existing 4,849 Sq. Ft.
building was the former Tequesta Post Office. After its initial renovation, the building was leased
by two medical supply companies until 2010. The proposed professional office use, (TAOJ
Sustainable Power Solution, is an engineering company based on in Houston, Texas. The proposed
use will not be detrimental to adjacent and nearby properties and the village as a whole.
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Department of Community Development -Staff Report—Special Exception Application — 521 Old Dixie Hwy.
6. Utilities, with reference to location, availability and compatibility.
Since the subject property is located in an existing building, utilities, with reference to location,
availability and compatibility requirements are met.
7. Screening and buffering, with reference, to type, dimensions and character.
This standard is not applicab/e to this application. Also, the proposed use does not add or modify
the existing square footage of the facility.
8. Signs and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect and
compatibility and harmony with properties in the district.
Since the proposed use is /ocated on an existing buiidinq, exterior lighting are in campliance with
Code requirements and aesthetics provisions. The subiect aropertv does not include sianage, and
the aanlicant is not aroposincr new signaae at this time.
9. Required yards and other open space.
Since the proposed use does not add or modify the existing square footage of the facility, this
standard does not appiy to this application.
10. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the district.
The proposed use is compatib/e with the overall character of the surrounding areas. Prelude
Properties Group, LLC has own and operated the exrsting building since the year 2000. The
existing 4,849 Sq. Ft. building was the former Tequesta Post Office. After its initial renovation,
the building was leased hy two medica/ supply companies until 2010. The proposed professional
office use, (TAOJ Sustainable Power Solution, is an engineering company based on in Houston,
Texas.
11. Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the
viilage.
The proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood and the village as who/e.
12. Any special requirements set out in the schedule of site regulations in 78-143 for the
particular use involved.
The proposed use is located in an existing building in compliance with the regulations
requirements presented in 78-143. This application does not involve special requirements.
8. FINAL REMARKS
This special exception use application met the requirements set on Section 78-368 notice of hearing.
The notice of hearing was advertised in the Jupiter Courier on 10.30.11; and, it was also mailed to all
property owners located within a 300-foot radius of the property for which a speciai exception is
requested. Per Code Section 78-367, a speciai exception sha11 commence with 12 months from
approval date; and only one extension shali be permitted by the Village Council up to six months.
This report was prepared by Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, and;
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g 78-180 � TEQiJ�STACODE ZONING y 78-180
tions, and facilities as are not to be (5) That carefully placed buildings delineate (7) Personalservices.Amaximum3,500squaze b. A bypass traffic lane shall be pro-
provided, operated or maintained at and define public spaces and ]ots and feet of gross leasable area is allowed for vided if a one-way traffic flow pat-
general public expense. blocks. , each tenant area or individually owned tern is utilized in the parking lot
c. Bind his development successors in (6) That streets are designed and act as ame- unit. design.
title to any commitments made un- nities to the development and as quality (8) Bakeries. A maximum 3,500 square feet of c. All restaurants, fast food, shall be
der subsections (d)(3)a. and b. of this public space. gross leasable area is allowed for each restricted to U.S. Highway 1 front-
section. tenant area or individually owned unit. age.
(g) Urban design objectiues. The following ur- d. A minimum 15-foot landsca e buffer
(4) Density. For the purpose of this section, if ban design objectives shall be considered as guide- (9) Recreation/open space. P
dwellin units are to be develo ed as art � shall be provided at all public road
g P P lines in all development proposals of the mixed- (i) Speci¢Z exception uses. Special exception rights-of-way, in addition to the re-
of a proposed development within the use district: uses in the mixed-use district are as follows: quirements set forth in article IX,
mixed-use district, the total number of
dwelling units permitted in the mixed-use (1) To bring many of the activities of daily (1) Restaurants (including carryout). division 4 of this chapter.
district shall be computed on the basis of living, including dwelling, shopping and (16) Rehabilitation facilities, subject to the fol-
18 dwelling units per gross acre for all other activities, within walking distance. (2) Public buildings and facilities. lowing conditions:
residential uses, with the following excep-
tions: ACLFs shall be computed on the �2) To reduce the number and length of auto- �3) Church/house of worship. a. Rehabilitation facilities shall be pro-
basis of 18 dwelling units per gross acre; mobile trips to relieve traffic congestion. (4) Civic/culturallinstitutional uses. hibited from being located within a
and rehabilitation facilities shall be com- one half mile radius of another reha-
(3) To provide internal vehicular circulation (5) Private schools/schools of instruction. bilitation facility.
puted on the basis of eight dwelling units to relieve traffic impacC on arterial roads.
per gross acre. (6) Bed and breakfast. b. Ninety percent of the dwelling units
(4) To provide defined public spaces and streets shall have a minimum of 575 square
(5) Building height. The maximum building that a11ow the citizens to observe and (7) Hotel. feet. The remaining ten percent of
height allowed shall be six stories or 84 watch over the collective security. the dwelling units may have a min-
feet above average finish grade. (8) Adult congregate living facility (ACLF)
sub'ect to the rovisions of section 78- imum of 500 square feet.
(5) To provide sites for civic buildings. 177(d)(4). P
(e) Site pl¢n review. In adherence to Policy c. A mvcimum of 40 percent of the
1.12.1 of the village comprehensive development (6) To provide flexibility for the development dwelling units shall be permitted to
plan Puture Land Use Element, all proposed strategies that evolve over time. (9) Gasoline service station (only fronting on • have two bedrooms. In no case shall
U.S. Highway 1).
development plans for the mixed-use district shall a dwelling unit have more than two
be subject to review and approval by the village �h) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the mixed-
use district aze as follows: (10) Private clubs. bedrooms. Two bedroom dwelling
council. units shall have a minimum of 750
(1) Single-family dwellings. (11) Railway station. square feet.
(fl Urban design principles. The following ur-
ban design principles shall be considered as guide- (2) �vo-family dwellings. (12) Planned residential development (PRD). d. Occupant load for individuals receiv-
lines in all development proposals oF the miaced- - (13) Planned commercial development (PCD). ing treatment shall not exceed the
use district: (3) Multiple-family dwellings. number of bedrooms. Bedrooms and
'�'��- (14) Permitted uses under subsections (h)(4), studio dwelling units shall be for
(1) That mixed use promotes economic and' (4) Small-scale retail sales and service. A (5), (6), (7) and (8) of this section in excess single occupancy only. Overall den-
social well-being. maacimum 3,500 square feet of gross leas- of 3,500 square feet (large scale retail sity for a rehabilitation facility shall
able area is allowed for each tenant area sa]es and service) which are in conformity not exceed eight dwelling units per
(2) That streets serve the needs of the pedes- or individually owned unit. with the intent and integrity of the dis- gross acre.
trian and the automobile. trict.
(5) Business services. A maximum 3,500 e. Dwelling units shall be configured
(3) That proposed squares and plazas provide square feet of gross leasable area is al- (15) Restaurants, fast food, subject to the foi- as follows:
collective identity and a place for social lowed for each tenant area or individually lowing conditions: 1. Studio units, if provided, shall
activity and recreation. owned unit. have a one combination bed-
a. Each drive-up window stacking lane
(4) That public buildings, facilities, and spaces (6) Professional services. A maYimum 3,500 must be clearly designed and marked room/living area/ kitchen, and
are symbols of the community and convey square feet of gross ]easable area is al- so as not to conflict or interfere with a private bathroom.
identity and pride through their architec- lowed for each tenant area or individually other vehicle or pedestrian trafl"ic 2. One-bedroom units, if provided,
tural clarity and civic functions. owned unit. utilizing the site. shall have one private bed-
Supp. No. 12 CD78:60 Supp. No. 12 CD78:61
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Public Notice is hereby given that the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, will
conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as possible, continuing from time to time and place to place as the said
meeting(s) may be adjourned, in the Village Council Chambers located at 345 Tequesta
Drive, Tequesta, Florida; the Tequesta Village Council will hear public comments and
make final decision on the following request:
SE 06-11
Application of Bruce M. Rothenberg of Prelude Properties Group LLC, 521 Old Dixie
Highway, Tequesta, FL 33469, for a Special Exception Use pursuant to Section 78-180.
MU District (i) (14) Special Exception Uses of the Village of Tequesta Code of
Ordinances. The Applicant is requesting approval for an existing 4,849 professional use
building in the Mixed-Use zoning District.
Related documents are available for inspection and copying in the office of the Village
Clerk in the Village Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All
interested parties may submit written or oral comments before or at the public hearing.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to
any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the
proceedings, and for such purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal is to be based. The Village of Tequesta does not provide such a record.
POSTED: October 26, 2011
PUBLISH: October 30, 2011
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION
The undersigned requests a Special Exception for the Use Specified below. Should this application be approved, it
is understood that it shall onty authorize that particutar use described in this application and any conditions or
safeguards required by the Village of Tequesta.
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NOTE: Applicant shall inc(ude the following �vith the application:
1) Current survey or site plan of property showing structures and setbacks.
2) Drawings to scale of proposed improvements requiring special exception use.
3) Written approval from property owner if other than applicant.
4) Any other documentation pertinent to this application.
5) Fifteen (15) copies of all submittals.
6) Application Fee of Five Hunclred ($500.00) Dotlars.
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Applicant's Signa Date
Prelude Properties Group, LLC
� 11586 SE. Plandome Dr.
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Re: 521 Old Dixie Hwy., Tequesta, FL 33469
The applicant is requesting approval for a Special Exception Use in the Mixed-Use zoning
district. Per Village Code, permitted uses in excess of 3,500 ft. need to apply for a Special
Exception Use.
This application for a grant of special exception to the single tenant 3,500 ft. rule does not
contemplate nor request any change in the use, design, outside appearance or footprint of the
building whatsoever. The only change is the decrease in the number of building tenants from two
to one. The building, the former Tequesta Post Office, has been owned by Prelude Properties
Group LLC since the US Postal Service built its new facility south of the Tequesta Library in
2000. Following its complete renovation in 2000, this 4,849 ft 2 building was leased by two
related medical supply companies unti12010. The principal use of the building was for
accounting services, customer telephone support and medical insurance billing. The building will
continue to be used in the future for professional services.
The proposed tenant is TAO Sustainable Power Solutions (US) LLC. TAO's Tequesta. facility is
the company's engineering design division. It is contemplated that they will employ
approximately 30-35 highly compensated engineers and designers in Tequesta. TAO has other
facilities in Houston, TX, Cullowhee, NC and in the UK. The work in Tequesta will be strictly
professional engineering and design services.
The following aze Prelude Properties Group, LLC's responses to questions posed under sections
78-362 and ?8-353 of the Village of Tequesta. code: ,
Sec. 78-362. Criteria.
(1) The proposed use is a permitted special exception use. — The proposed use,
professional services, is a permitted special exception use.
(2) The use is so designed, located and proQosed to be operated so that the public
health, safety, welfare and morals will be protected. — The use (professional services)
is so designed, lacated and proposed to be operated so that all public health, safety,
welfare and morals will be protected. The proposed tenant is the professional engineering
design division of TAO Sustainable Power Soiutions (US). The firm is headquartered in
Houston, Texas.
(3) The use wiil not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the
neighborhood where it is located. — The use will not cause any injury to the value of
other property in the neighborhood where it is located as no change in use nor outside
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design change is requested. Following its com}�lete renovation in the year 2000, the
building had been occupied by two professional services tenants. The only change
contemplated by this request is the reduction in the number of tenants from two to one.
(4) The use will be compatible with adjoining development and the proposed character
of the district where it is to be located. — The professional services use is compatible
with adjoining development (Palm Beach County Library, US Post O�ce) and the
character of the district where it is located.
(5) Adequate tandscaping and screening is provided as required in this c6apter. — All
landscaping and screening is currently in compliance with village code and no change is
requested, or contemplated by this application.
(6) Adeqaate off-street parking and loading is provided and ingress and egress is so
designed as to cause minimum interference with traffic on abutting streets. — T'here
are currently fifly-four parking spots (including four handicap spaces) at the building.
This is more than three times the number of spaces (16.16) required by village code (one
per 300 ft. There are two separate, two-way, ingress and egress points into and out of
the property onto Old Dixie Highway. This building was previously a US Post Office,
and was designed for high traffic volume ingress and egress. No changes in pazking or
ingress and egress are requested by this application.
(?) The use conforms with all appticable regulationa governing the district where
located, ezcept as may otherwise be determined for planned developments. — The
professional services use has and will continue to conform with a11 applicable regulations
governing the district where it is located.
Sec. 78-363. Findings required for approval.
(1) Compliance with all elements of the village comprehensive plan. — The professional
services use has been and continues to conform with a11 elements of the village
comprehensive plan.
(2) Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon, with particular
reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic fiow and
control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe. — This building was previously a US
Post Office, and was designed for high traffic volume ingress and egress. There are two
separate, two-way, ingress and egress points into and out of the property onto Old Dixie
Highway. These points were designed to facilitate pedestrian safety and convenience,
trat�c flow and control, and easy access for emergency responders in case of fire or
catastrophe. No changes to ingress or egress are requested in this application.
(3) Off-street parking and ioading area, where required, with particular attention to
the items in subsection (2) of this section. — There are currently fifly-four parking spots
(including four handicap spaces) at the building. This is more than three times the
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number of spaces (16.16} required by village code (one per 300 ft.z). The building
currently has a loading dock/zone and ramp access and is currently in compliance with all
ADA requirements. No changes are requested with this application.
(4) Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to subsections (2) and (3) of this
section. — All refuse and service areas aze buffered and screened and no changes are
requested with this application.
(5) Nuisance factors detrimental to adjacent and nearby properties and the village as a
whole. Nuisance factors shall include but not necessarily be limited to noise, odor,
smoke, glare, electrical interference and/or mechanical vibrations. — From the year
2000, the building has been operated as a professional services facility and will continue
to be a professional services facility in the future. Neither the owner nor any tenant has
ever been cited for any nuisance factor. No changes are requested that would change any
operation or create any nuisance.
(6) Utilities, with reference to tocation, availability and compatibility. — No changes are
requested to any utilities with reference to location, availability or compatibility.
('n Screening and buffering, with reference to type, dimensions, and character. — No
changes aze requested to screening and buffering with reference to type dimension or
character.
(8) Signs and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, tra�c safety,
economic effect and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district. — No
changes or exceptions are requested to any sign ordinance or current exterior lighting. All
building signs and exterior lighting currently comply with all village ordinances and no
changes are requested or contemplated.
(9) Required yards and other open space. — The building is currently in compliance with
a11 village code regazding required yards and other open space.
(10) General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the
district. — T'he building is in general compatibility with all adjacent properties and all
other properly in the district. The building was built in 1985. No outside changes to the
building are requested.
(11) Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the
neighborhood or the village. — No outside changes to the building are requested.
(12) Any special requirements set out in the schedule of site regulations in section
78-1�13 for the particular use involved. — There are no special requirements set out in
the schedule of site regulations in section 78-143. The proposed continuation of use for
professional services is requested.
Village of Tequesta
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AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
BEFORE ME THIS DAY PERSONALLY .APPEARED BRUCE M. ROTHENBERG,
WHO, BEING DULY SWORN, DEPOSES AND SAYS:
That the accompanying Property Owners List is, to the best of his knowledge, a complete
and accurate tist of all praperty owners, mailing addresses and property control numbers
as recorded in the latest official ta� rolls in the County Courthouse for all property within
three hundred (300) feet of the below described parcel of land.
The properry in question is legally described as follows:
SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SUBMITTED AS A PART OF
THIS APPLICATIUN REQUEST
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH.
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this �day of - �,(7P,T ,
2011, by BRUCE M. ROTHENBERG who is personally known to me, and who did not take an
oath.
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Signa e of Person 'ng Applicant's Signature
Acknowledgment/Notary Prelude Properties Group, LLC
�� � Z��� � C� ' �� � � � �� Bruce M. Rothenber�
Name of Acknowledger (Print) Applicant's Name (Print)
(� Q�"GLyU/' 11586 SE Plandome Dr.
Titl� or R� nk Street Address
„�����,., Hobe Sound. FL 33455
; ,���e,:ev�, , ELIZABETH G. RICHEY
. _.. .�: Commission # EE 027921 City, State, Zip Code
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772-546-6645
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