Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Planning and Zoning_10/06/2011 PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2011 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Vil{age of Tequesta Planning and Zoning Advisory Board held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Tequesta Village Hali, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, October 6, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. A roll cafl was taken by Deanna Mayo, Assistant to the Village Clerk, who noted the following were present: Chair James Hackett, Vice Chair Michael Schmidt, Elizabeth Schauer, Eric Jolly, and Alternates Edward Gigante and Mitchell Miller. Also present were Acting Community Development Director James Weinand, Village Attorney Jennifer Gardner Ashton, and Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Board Member Steve Okun was absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION Board Member Jolly moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Board Member Schauer seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES MOTION Board Member Jolly moved to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2019 meeting as submiited. Board Member Schauer seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. OLD BUSINESS — Board Member Schauer requested that the change of ineeting time to the third Thursday of the month begin in January. NEW BUSINESS P8�Z 7-11 Application for site plan development review to construct a 5,999 square foot medical and professional service building. The application includes a proposed landscape plan and one monument sign. The address of the proposed site plan is 851 N. U.S. Highway One. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES Attorney Ashton noted the Village process relating to the item and swore in the following persons: PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Chief Weinand, Acting Director of Community Development Nilsa C. Zacarias, Village Planning Consultant Stephen J. Parker, Village Landscaping Consultant Joseph E. Gaudet, P.E., Gaudet Associates, Inc. Jennifer Gardner Ashton, Attorney, Corbett and White, P.A. John P. Kim, P.E., PTOE, Senior Project Manager, McMahon Transportation Engineers Jason M. Litterick, ASLA, Landscape Architect EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION Board Member Jolly reported a previous relationship between the applicant and his employer; however, he had no ex-parte communication regarding this application. Chair Hackett reported a brief conversation with the landscape architect that afternoon. No other ex-parte communication was reported. Consultant Nilsa Zacarias provided a power point presentation which included the staff report and background information. The project had been reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC). Ms. Zacaris explained that 1,999 square feet could only be used for accessory storage and the applicant would need to return for any changes. James Stergas, Architect, provided a power point presentation on behalfi of the applicant. He reported the project had met all required approvals. The main level of the building consisted of 4,000 square feet. The main use for this level was a board certified medical practice doctor specializing in geriatric care, and the remaining space would be used by a professional use tenant unknown at this time. The back of the building on the lower level would be used for storage. The character of the building was residential in order to relate to existing residential. Buifding colors, lighting, and signage were presented. Jason Litterick, Landscape Architect, described the proposed plant materials and reported the project met or exceeded all of the Village of Tequesta requirements, and there was 87% native vegetation. Mr. Stergas noted a wall on the north side served as a partial retaining wall and described the drainage system. Public Comment There were no comments from the public. Board Comments Board Member Miller asked about the retaining wall and if it should have a railing. Mr. Stergas explained the hedge should act as a barrier. Board Member Miller questioned diagonal lines on the roofline of the north elevation. Mr. Stergas explained the roof pitch. Board Member Schauer asked if the roof pitch would be a problem with the insurance companies. Mr. Stergas responded that should not be a problem because there were not that many angles and it was really a modified valley. Board Member PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Schauer confirmed with the applicant they were not the original owners and did not have reciprocal parking with Baldino's. Board Member Schauer asked if both handicap parking spaces could be together; Mr. Stergas explained one had been placed by each entry. The applicant advised another handicap space might be added in the future. Board Member Jolly questioned the font style on the monument sign, which was Helvetica standard. Vice Chair Schmidt asked about the roof, which was explained as a rake end with a flat elevation. He indicated he would like more dimension on the road side. Mr. Sturgas responded the siding had been placed to break up the elevation along with stucco to give better appearance. Vice Chair Schmidt asked if the air conditioner condenser pads could be moved to the rear. Mr. Sturgas advised the only other area would be at the front, which would not be good. Chair Hackett felt a consent form should be provided by the owner and buyer; Ms. Zacaris explained both had been received. Chair Hackett questioned the seal on the landscape plan, which was explained by the applicant. Chair Hackett questioned the right of way buffer on the south side, and Mr. Stergas explained the trees could not be planted in asphalt so were not in the right of way, but extra trees had been added for softening. Chair Hackett commented he felt some type of variance should have been required from the 10' landscape buffer since the huge fa�ade was not broken up properly. He felt code had not been met on this matter. Discussion ensued. Village Landscape Architect Steve Parker was sworn in, and indicated he had missed the 10' buffer requirement. John Kim indicated he would look at the truck turn. Trucks would have to back up into the right of way, but it would only be once a week. Board Member Schauer indicated the neighbors on the east were unincorporated and she felt the landscaping provided was pleasant. Chair Hackett commented he could not approve this tonight since the buffer requirement had not been met. It was explained they could ask for a landscape waiver when this was presented to the Village Council. Mr. Litterick suggested planting a vine on the wall, which could be a condition of approval. The placement of the dumpster was discussed. Board Member Schauer did not like a plant growing on the side of the building. A waiver or resubmission site plan was needed. Chair Hackett's idea was to switch the buffer and the loading zone. Chief Weinand expressed concern that the retaining wall should have a railing. Mr. Stergas commented the hedge would be taller than the wall. MOTION 8oard Member Jolly made a motion to postpone application P&Z 7-11 and make changes to the site plan based on the conversation tonight. Motion was seconded by Boar�d Member Miller. The vote on the motion was as follows: James Hackett - Yes Michael Schmidt - Yes Eric Jolly - Yes Edward Gigante - Yes Mitchell Miller - Yes PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2011 Page 4 of 4 The motion therefore carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS None ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Board Member Jolly; seconded by Board Member Schauer, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. RespectFully submitted, t / � � /�- <!;' ��%,;� �,�� � � (�'(LZ-z Deanna Ma o �� Y Assistant to the Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.