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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Miscellaneous_02/19/1991_Public Works Committee iE � � v �� � ' VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA , � Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive ; � °` Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407j 575-6200 �; �`� ° FAX: (407) 575-b203 � 4� ���N coUN V I L L A G E O F T E Q U E S T A P U B L I C W O R R S C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G M I N U T E 8 F E B R U A R Y 1 9, 1 9 9 1 I. The Tequesta Public Works Committee held a scheduled meeting at the Village Hall at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, F]�orida, on Tuesday, February 19, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Village.Manager, Thomas G. Bradford. A roll call was taken by the Recording Secretary, Fran Bitters. Committee members present were: Co-Chairman Ron T. Mackail. Chairman Edward C. Howell was held up at a Sales Meeting and arrived at 9:15 A.M. Village Staff present were: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager, and Gary Preston, Director of Public Works and Recreation. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. III. IMPROVEMENTS TO RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FRONT OF GALLERY 3QUARE 50UTH Village Manager Bradford explained there are two aspects of this project to be covered: 1) long term ideas , and 2) short- term ideas. The long-term ideas are more expensive, with no funds to take care of these immediately. Therefore, these will be postponed to a future date. The short-term ideas involve removing asphalt, planting grass, providing a sprinkler system and more Palm Trees. The present asphalt has caused the problem of losing Royal Palm Trees in the past. (An overhead projection was shown depicting Gallery Square South, the area of concern.) Mr. Bradford pointed out that the plans were to remove the asphalt in front of Gallery Square South up to the edge of the road, and replant that area with sod and install an irrigation system. It was the evaluation of Rood Landscaping that the continuing cause of death of Royal Palms in that area was the asphalt, which does not allow proper moisture to get to the root ball of the trees, and the heat generated by the asphalt. Rer.ycled Pnper Pub1iC Works Committee Meetinq Minutes February 19, 1991 Paqe 2 ------------------------------- Gary Preston explained the short term plans: The plan entails going from Tequesta Drive to the Right-of-Way line and from the entrance to the exit of the shopping center (approximately 200 feet x 20 feet) . The first item to be taken care of would be to remove the asphalt. Then a five foot wide sidewalk would be added. The three Royal Palms which have died previously would be replaced, along with a complete irrigation system and re-sodding of that whole section. The money for this part of the project has already been budgeted. The long range plan would include a curb and gutter system for that whole section of Right-of-Way, the purpose being to encourage on-site retention of rainfall. The southeast corner of the intersection of Tequesta Drive and Seabrook Road would then become a full turn. Adelle Schlusemeyer, owner of Gallery Square South, stated her concern would be to ensure a proper flow of traffic and access into the parking lot of her shopping area. Co-Chairman Mackail suggested the entrance to the area be on the northeast side with the exit onto Seabrook, which would require re- striping of the parking lot and would avoid any confusion that an entrance off Seabrook might cause. A citizen asked if there were any plans to widen Tequesta Drive in that area. Mr. Bradford answered "no", and explained that State Law is such that if the traffic generation is such that the road falls beneath a certain minimum standard, it would be necessary to widen the road. However, presently that plan does not exist. Mr. Preston explained that the short-term plans would not effect Mrs. Schlusemeyer's entrance or exit. At some point in time, a maintenance update will have to take place in that shopping center parking lot anyway. If the Village knows a year ahead of time what Mrs. Schlusemeyer's plans are, it � could be budgeted to make the curbing and gutter at the same time the parking lot was re-striped. If the Village could work out a plan within the next five years, it would be convenient for the Village and Mrs. Schlusemeyer. Mrs. Schlusemeyer stated she had no objection with the Village proceeding with their immediate plans as long as it did not effect her entrance or exit. Mr. Preston stated the project would be approximately a two-week project, and a good starting date would be the end of May. Public Works Committee ' Meetinq Minutes February 19, 1991 Psge 3 ------------------------------- Chairman Howell moved to proceed with the above-referenced project to begin the end of May 1991. Co-Chairman Mackail seconded that motion. The vote was: Chairman Howell - for Co-Chairman Mackail - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. IV. PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JUPITER-TEQOESTA JUNIOR CITIZENS AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQIIESTA Gary Preston explained that today's meeting is to review the proposed Lease Agreement, which, if approved, will be presented to the Village Council for their approval. Mr. Preston reviewed the Lease Agreement by item for the public's benefit. Joe Collins, past President, Tequesta Gardens Homeowners Association, stated the minds of the HOA are open to this park issue, even though the park was originally a passive one, and now has plans to become active. Some concerns of the HOA are: o will there be restrooms and showers there; o what will be the hours of operation; o would there be night lighting; o what means would be employed to prevent 1;��,rusion into Tequesta Gardens. Gary Preston explained the users of this park would not be lingering for a long time and there would be no great demand for showers and/or restroom facilities. Hours of operation would be a Council decision. Some night lighting would be used for the heart trail, but none is planned for the volleyball or basketball courts. Mr. Mackail suggested some type of fence between Tequesta Gardens and the park. The public questioned whether there was a great demand for an active park. Susannah Carr, President, JTJC, explained the demand for this type of park in Tequesta is a great one. Chairman Howell noted he had received many calls for the park. Public Works Committee Meetinq Minutes February 19, 1991 Paqe 4 ------------------------------- Rick Hayes, whose property abuts Constitution Park, was concerned that the heart trail would only be 15 feet from his property. His concern was for the privacy and safety of his praperty. He would be opposed to a chain link fence separating his property from the park and more in favor of an 8-12 foot wall. Mr. Bradford asked if a wooden fence would be more appealing to Mr. Hayes and park hours limited to sunrise to sunset. Mr. Hayes' answer was affirmative. Mr. Collins stated the Tequesta Gardens HOA would strongly favor sunrise to sunset hours also. Chairman Howell felt that since there were still many issues to resolve over the park issue, another workshop session would be warranted. V. ANY OTHER MATTERB There were not other matters before the Committee. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 A.M. Respectfully submitted, �� �l��u�.� Fran Bitters Recording Secretary AT� . _ s` . �'' �'..� • Billr -G�:' ' scavelis Finance Dire tor/Village Clerk DATE APPROVED: v /� l4 11 _