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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Planning and Zoning_09/02/2010 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 5, 2010 I. Call To Order And Roll Call The Village of Tequesta Planning and Zoning Advisory Board held a regularfy scheduied meeting at the Tequesta Village Hall, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, August 5, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Steve Okun. A roll call was taken by Deanna Mayo, Village Clerk's Assistant, who noted the following were present: Vice Chair Steve Okun, James Hackett, Michael Schmidt, Eric Jolly, and Edward Gigante. Chair Elizabeth Schauer and Board Member Ghase Croft were absent from the meeting, Also in attendance were Acting Community Development Director James Weinand, and Village Clerk Assistant Mayo. II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes MOTION Board Member Hackett made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 2010 as submitted. Board Member Schmidt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. II1. Swearing in of Witnesses Viffage Attorney Davis swore in a1i those infiending to speak on tonight's case. IV. Ex Parte Communications Each Board Member reported no ex parte communication. V. New Business A) Sign Application by Holman Homes, Inc. for Tequesta Commerce Center, 208-212 U.S. Highway One North, MU mixed-use zoning district, for replacement of an existing free-standing sign with a monument sign measuring nine (9) feet in height by 5.5' at the base graduating up to 7.83' at the top, Kansas Grain color with Soft Sapphire accents and lettering. Plantings and mulch will be placed at base of the sign. Vidar .lonsson presented the application on behalf of the applicant. During discussion of the height of the proposed sign, Acting Community Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Minutes August 5, 2010 Page 2 Development Director Weinand advised they could go up to 20' in this mixed use zoning district. The only criteria not met was the sign should be placed in the middle one-third of the property line, which would be impossible since that would be in the middle of the driveway, and a variance had been granted with the original approval. Watering of the landscaping was discussed. MOTION Board Member Eric Jolly moved approval of the sign application at Tequesta Commerce Center, 208-212 U.S. Highway One North and landscaping to include recommendation of irrigation, contingent upon the variance on file. Board Member Hackett seconded the motion; motion carried by unanimous 5-0 vote V. COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS There was no communication from citizens. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS Board Member Hackett questioned the square footage of the front fa�ade of West Marine. Acting Community Development Director Weinand advised it was built as approved. Vice Chair Okun expressed his opinion the Board must strike a sensitive balance between the merchants and residents. During discussion, Board Member Hackett indicated he felt he was representing the residents rather than the merchants. VII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Board Member Hackett; seconded by Board Member Schmidt, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p. m. Respectfully submitted, � � � ; ,. � --� .��y �!:2. . ,-�{x�,.�.'_._ ��, i:..r..t� . c. . ' {. , Deanna Mayo Village Clerk Assistant