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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANGER MICHAEL R. COI3ZZ0, JR.
FROM; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JEFFERY C. NEWELI,���
SUBJECT: ABANDONDED EASEMENT, COUNTRY CLUB DKIVE
DATE: 5/5/2005
CC:
Please find enclosed historical information concerning the abandonment of the southern extension
of Country Club Drive.
After the abandonment of the extension, the lot owner's entexed into a private easement agreement
without informing the Village. 'This a,greement allows each party to cxoss their rear yards. In
essence, the intent of the abandonment is circumvented. Village Council intended the abandoned
extension to convert to private properry.
At ptesent, the p�ivate agreement between the property owners has xecxeated the extension of
Country Club Drive for their personal use. The Village's code prohibited private streets, lanes, or
ways (see enclosure). The recreation of this private access creates liabilities for the Village of
Tequesta:
1. The pxivate access violates the intent and spirit of the Village's Code of Ordinances. The
private access does not have a direct connect to a publicly dedicated street. The private
access terminates on the intersecting right-of way boundary lines of Country Club Drive and
Tequesta Drive. The usets of the private access are crossing unpaved right-of-way that is
not intended to provide access to the private access. This places the Village of Tequesta in a
compromising legal posture. Should an injury occur in this area, the Village of Tequesta
would share responsibility in any legal action taken.
2. Policing and pxoviding security to the abutting property of the private access are not
available to the property owners. Police Officers do not have access to private roads, lanes,
or ways, unless, there is probable cause. This subjects the abutting properry owners to
criminal activiry approaching from the rear yards by allowing access from the year.
In conclusion, the private access violates the spirit and intent of the code. The private access does
not have a direct connect to a public roadway. The private access present a security issue for the
property owners and Police Department. The private access exposes the Village of Tequesta to legal
actions that are related to injury from vehicles and criminal activity by allowing the crossing of the
right-of-way into the private access.
Jeffety C. Newell `
Communiry Development
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� RESOLUTION NO. 46 �
' A RESOLUTION OF THE VILI.AGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
� OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FIARIDA, VAC�iTING
� A-ND ABANDONING A CERTAIN 703.3� FORTION'OF A THIRTY
FOOT 1�GHT-OF-AAY, PLATTED �S�TEQUESTA DRNE AND
COMMONLY IaiOWN �1S COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE , ON �THE PLAT
� • OF 3`EQUESTA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE�B,
� PUBLIC RECORDS - OF PAI�I BEACH C:OUNTY, FIARIDA,
�.M CONDITIONED UPON THE RESERVATION AND DEDICATION OF
'�c:� . A.: MULTI-PURPOSE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED
� �'' �,° AS THE � NORTH 560' OF THE WE3T 10. 00� AS NlEASURED
• N M � l�t.ANG THE LINES� OF THE PARCEL T4 BE ABANDONED.
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� w WEIEREAS, the owners of land abutting the property hereinafter
� described have petitioned the Yillage to a.bandon and vacate a
�,� a certain 703.3' portion of the thirty foo't (30') right-of-way,
H z � Platted as�Tequesta Drive and commonly l�own as Country Club Drive,
� o on the �Plat of Tequesta, �as recorded in Plat Book 25, Paqe 8,
; � n PubTic �ecords of Paim Beach County, Florida, described and as
� �; shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
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a ~ �o AHEREAS, all utilities using said easement have agreed to the
o� W�� abandonment of� said riqht-of-way in exchange for the reservation
z H W and dedication of an alternate access and public utility easement .
a o H a � as described and as shown on Exhibit ^B" attached hereto; and
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c� -o u . RHEREAS, the said right-of-way has never been paved and is not
z w H a�. used by the general public and is not necessary for access to
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0 0 o r� abutting property owners; and
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o WH�REAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta does
F, hereby find and determine that the necessity for the 70�.3� portion
� of the thirty=foo� (30'j right-of-way Iocated an the follawing
� described property does not serve any public purpose and is not
, W necessary for public use; •
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� A � I�OR, THEREFORE, BE `TT RESOLVED BY T�FiE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
- � VILI,AGE OF TEQUESTA, PAIM BEACH COUNTY, FIARIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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� That .the certain 7�3.3' portion of the thirty foot (30')
W right-of-way platted as Tequesta Drive and commonly known as
� • .Country Club Drive, as shown on the Plat of Tequesta as recorded in
Plat Book 25, pages 7-16 of the Public Records of Palm Beach -
County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows, to
wit: .
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� Bounded on the South by the Westerly prolongation of the
Southerly line of Tequesta Drive as shown on said plat of
Tequesta; bounded on the West by the Westerly line of
Tequesta Drive as shown on the Plat of Tequesta; bounded
. on the North by the Westerly prolongation of the
�. Southerly riqht-of-way line of Tequesta Drive as shown on
-- the Plat of Bayview Terrace as recorded in Plat Book.51,
Paqes 86 and 87 of the Pu}alic Recor.ds of Palm Beach
' County, Florida; bounded on the East by the Easterl.y �line
of Sections 26 and 35, Township 40 South, Range 42 East.
be and the same, is hereby vacated and abandoned. Said �
: abandonment is conditioned upon and subject to the reservation
: and dedication of a public utility easement located over the
above zeferenced property. Said easement is more particularly
. described as follows:
. The North 580' of the west 1Q.0.0' as measured along the
. . lines of the abandoned parcel described herein.
TAE FOREGQING RESQLUTIQN WAS OFFERED by Councilmember
� �a7ark , who moved its.adoption. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember__ Schauer , and upon beinq put to a
vote, the vote was .as follows:
� FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTiON
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� � �sil E Dal�ck �
Carl E. Hans�n �. •
El.izabet�h A,.� Sehaue �
Sharon D. Walker
The Mayor thereupon declared• the Resolution duly passed and
� adopted this lOth day of February, A.D., 2000.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VII.,LAGE COUNCIL
MEETING A�IINUTES
FESRUARY 10, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village
Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday,
Febzuary 10, 2000. The meeting was called to order at 7:02
P.M. by Mayor Carl C. Hansen. A roll call was taken by
Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present
were: Mayor Carl C. Hansen, Vice Mayor Elizabeth A.
Schauer, Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, Councilmember
Basil Dalack, and Councilmember Sharon Walker. .Also in
attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford,
Village Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Joann
Manganiello, and Department Heads.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Capretta gave the Invocation and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Al.legiance to the American
Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following changes were requested: Councilmember Walker
requested that items 9B and 12I be pulled from the Consent
Agenda. Village Manager Bradford requested that item 12F
be removed from the Consent Agenda and that the asterisk
be deleted from item 11A. IInder ANY OTHER MATTERS: Vice
� Mayor Schauer requested addition of discussion of Jupiter
Tequesta Athletic Association's use of Tequesta Park as per
memo from the Village Manager dated 2/212004.
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MEETING MINUTE5
February 10, 2000
PAGE 2
Councilmember Walker made a motion to approve the Aqenda ,
as amended. Councilmember Capretta seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Carl C. Hansen - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Basil Dalack - for
8haron Walker - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approved as amended.
N. CONS�1tlNICATION FROM CITIZENS
Betty Nagy, 26 Shay Place, questioned whether proper notice
had been given for the last Special Village Council
Meeting, and expressed her opinion that there had been tour
meetings without proper notice. Village Manager Bradford
explained that notice had been posted in excess of 72 hours
prior to the meeting as required, and that in addition the
newspapers had been notified in excess of 72 hours.
Russell Von Frank, 489 Dover Road, questioned Vice Mayor
Schauer as to the Village's current obligation regarding
Tequesta Plaza, and requested the specific amount. Vice
Mayor Schauer responded that Mr. Zuccarelli would provide
an update at this meeting, and the Village Manager
• explained that the Village was obligated as per the terms
of the contract. �
"� V. PUBLIC HEARING
A) Resolution No. 99/00 - A Resolution of the Villaqe
Council of the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Vacatinq and Abandoninq A C�rtain
703.3' Portion of a Thirty Foot Ri.qht-Of Way, Platted
As Tequesta Drive, And Comcanly Known As Country Club
Drive, On The Plat Of Tequesta, As Recorded In Plat
Book 25, Paqe 8, Pub�ic Records Of Palm Beach County,
Florida, Conditioned Upon The Reservation and
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MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2000
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Dedication of A Multi-Purpose Public Utility Easement
Described As The North 580'Of the West 10.00' As
Measured Along the Lines Of The Parcel To Be
Abandoned. James Ryan, Esq. As Aqent.
Village Manager Bradford explained that the intent
was to bring a conclusion to what had been discussed
at the last meetinq. The Village Manaqer explained
that the wording in the proposed Resolution now
included a provision for a multi-purpose utility
easement, and that people coul:d construct fences over
the easement after obtaining a permit.
Bill Scoville, 56 Yacht Club Place, Lot 594, reported
Vice Mayor Schauer had called and asked his opinion
on this issue prior to the last Village Council
meeting, and he had told her he was against
abandonment the same as he had been in 1991, and
reported that the people living there were 9 against
and 4 in favor, which was also the same as in 1991.
Mr. Scovi.11e expressed his opinion that all that was
needed was a sign stating "Dead End - No Outlet"; and
explained that Mr. Bonard had offered to install a
fence to prevent any outlet. Mr. 5coville commented
he had used this roadway 34 years and it increased
his property value. Mr. Scoville commented that
abandonment would create restriction of the freedom
he had fought for in WWII.
Julie 0' Brien, 10 Bayview Court, spoke in favor. of
abandonment because of concern for her three small
children, the speeding traffic, and lack of police
surveillance. Mrs. O'Brien reported she had called
the police after a panel van sat in the alley for 1-
1/2 days and she had been concerned regarding illegal
activity. Mrs. O'Brien expressed her opinion that
Tequesta should approve abandonment in order to
receive tax money for this property.
Richard Bonard stated he had purchased Lot 600
because it had this access and that it had been used
for over 30 years. Mr. Bonard discussed two
petitions from the residents, and explained that the
majority of the residents and the Tequesta Country
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February 10, 2000
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Club Association were against abandonment. Mr.
Bonard noted there had been many false statements
made concerning the January 13th meeting, and that
there was confusion because the problems were code
enforcement and law enforcement problems, and not
right-of-way problems. Mr. Bonard expressed concern
for 1Kr . and Mrs . O' Brien' s children, but questioned
how traffic could_be a danger to them since they had .
a 6' high fence between their yard and the a11ey.
Mr. Bonard related the history of the right-of-way,
and requested that the abandonment not take place.
Councilmember Dalack asked what the public purpose
was of having the right-of-way, to which Mr. Bonard .
responded it gave access to the back of the lots.
Dana Anderson, 48 Yacht Club P1ace, Lot 596,
expressed his opposition to the Resolution and stated
the language that the right-of-way had "never been
used by the public" was in error since most of the
adjacent landowners had taken advan�age of this land
to benefit themselves and their property, and that
was why he had purchased his lot. Mr. Anderson
explained he could not expand with the property he
would gain by abandonment. Mr. Anderson explained
why the panel van had been parked in the alley for 1-
1/2 days, apologized, and explained he had.not
realized it would cause concern. Mr. Anderson stated
his wil.lingness to screen his property from view so
his boats could not be seen, and stated he wanted to
work with the other landowners.
Attorney Bill Wood stated he represented Mr. Bonard,
Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Scoville in their apposition to
the abandonment, and explained that his clients were
willing to fence the unfenced area at their cost so
that none of their properties could be viewed by
� residents across the right-of-way, and no one could
� cut through that area. Mr. Wood stated there was
some question legally whether there would be
cessation of the easement even if abandoned, which
was a real consideration because the� easement
benefitted his clients, it had been used for a number
of years, it was unique, there was case law; however,
his clients did not want to do this, and requested
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reconsideration of this issue. eouncilmember Dalack
questioned which other streets in Tequesta benefitted
only a few people, to which Mr. Wood's response was
there were cul-de-sacs.
Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, recalled that at the �
last meeting regarding this issue she had asked a
question about who was responsible for liability.
The Village Attorney responded that the liability was �
the same as for any other public street or
thoroughfare but that did not mean the Village would
be sued in case of an accident, since governmental
entities were �not normally sued when accidents
occurred.
Mayor Hansen commented this was the second hearing on
this issue and at the first hearing the vote had been
5-0 in favor of abandonment. Vice Mayor Schauer
� commented her position had been stated at the last •
meeting. Councilmember Dalack commented if the
Village did not maintain this right-of-way properly
they would have liability, and if abandonment took
place that responsibility would no longer exist.
Councilmember Dalack commented that he saw no reason
� to change his vote, and expressed his opinion that a
cul-de-sac was not a specific benefit. Mr. Bonard
responded that another alley that benefitted only a
few people was the one that ran along Cypress Drive
up to Neil Vander Waal's office. Councilmember
Capretta read from the minutes of the January meeting
and quoted what he had said, and stated his position
was still the same-he understood the position of the
residents, but was moved by the O'Brien's appeal of
danger to their children, and had hoped that instead
of hiring an attorney the residents would try ta find
a compromise, working together to find a solution.
Councilmember Capretta explained that since that had
not happened the issue was the same as last time-to
make a choice between the residents' benefits versus
� safety for the children. Mr. Bonard stated he
understood, but that most of the residents along the
right-of-way had raised their children there and
never had a safety problem. Mr. Bonard explained
that he believed the Village must differentiate
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between the right-of-way and code enforcement and law
enforcement problems. Councilmember Walker
questioned Mrs. Hansen, President of Tequesta Country
Club Association, whether the vote had been unanimous
to support Yacht Club residents in this issue, to
which Mrs. Hansen responded there were.no negative
votes but some people abstained. Councilmember
Walker asked who signed the letter dated Eebruary 7,
� and which residents of Yacht Club Place had attended
the meeting. Mrs. Hansen explained that the letter
had not been signed, and that Mr. Bonard, Mr.
Scoville, and Mr. Anderson had attended the meetinq.
Mayor Hansen commented on the condition of the back
yards along the right-of-way and that residents had
offered to clean up their yards, and expressed
concern regarding the liability issue.
Councilmember Dalack made a motion to adopt
Resolution 99/00 under the same conditions included
at the last meetinq, which were stated in the
Resolution. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion.
Durinq discussion of the motion, Councilmember Dalack
stated that 99� of the time the Council did what the
Villaqe Manager reconmended, which was proper;.that
it was Mr. Bradford's job to run the Villaqe and that
he was the only em�loyee over which the Village •
Council had power. Mr. Dalack comnented it had been
a concern to him that brevi.ty of the notice of the
Special Villaqe Council meeting had been questioned,
but there had been no reason not to go alanq with
that. Councilmeinber Dalack stated that toniqht's
issue was com�letely different, and the Village
Council, not the Villaqe Manager, needed to decide
this issue. Mr. Dalack expressed his opinion that
the best interests most of the people in the
Villaqe would be served by what the Villaqe Council
was doinq reqarding this issue. The vote on the
m�tion was:
Carl C. Hansen - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Basil Dalack - for
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Sharon Walker - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Mr. Wood questioned why 580' from the north end was
enough for the FPZ easement which did not include the
last telephone pole, to which Attorney Ryan responded
.� that it was enough because that was as far as FPL
wished to maintain and they would probably abandon
that in the future by installing underground lines.
VI. CONSENT AiGENDA "
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one m�tion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items• unless a Village .
Coun�ilmember so requests, in which event, the item will
be removed from the Consent Aqenda of Business and
considered in its normal sequence on the Aqenda.
Mayor Hansen read aloud the following Consent Agenda items:
VII. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
*A) ProcZamation for Amer�.can Cancer Society Relay
for Life
XCI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS
*A) Special Master Code Enforcement Hearing
Minutes, November 18, 1999;
*C) Village Council Meeting Minutes, January 13,
1999
*D) Village Managers Report: January 7, 2004 to
February 4, 2000
X . APPOINTMENTS
*A) Consi.deration of Appointment of Steve Pullon
to fi11 the remainder of the term of resigned
Regular Member, John Taylor, on the Board of
Adjustment with said term expiring November
F Tf
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' " VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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VII,.LAGE OF TEQUESTA
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village
Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday,
January 13, 2440. The meeting was called to order at 7:00
P.M. by Mayor Carl C. Hansen. A roll ca1.l was taken by
Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present
were: Mayor Carl C. .Hansen, Vice Mayor Elizabeth A.
Schauer, Councilmember Joseph N. Capretta, Councilmember
Basil Dalack, and Councilmember Sharon Walker. Also in
attendance were: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford,
Village Attorney John C. Randolph Village, Clerk Joann
Manganiello, and Department Heads.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Walker gave the Invocation and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of A1legiance to the American
Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following additions were requested under :ANY OTHER
MATTERS: Councilmember Walker requested addition of an
upcoming project with the Town of Jupiter.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the Agenda as
am�ended. Councilmember Walker seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Carl C. Hansen - for
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Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Basil Dalack - for
Sharon Walker - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approv�ed as amended.
IV. COMM[JNICP,TION FROM CITIZENS
There were no communications from citizens.
� V. A) Consideration Of The Petition For The Abandonment of
the Thirty Foot (30') Right-Of-Way That Is The
Southern Most Seven Hundred And Three Point Thirty
One Feet (703.31') Of The Thirty Foot (30') Riqht-Of-
Way, Identified As Tequesta Drive, And Comnanly Known
As Country Club Drive, On The Plat Of Tequesta, As
Recorded In Plat Book 25, Page 8, Public Records Of
Palm Beach County, Florida. James Ryan, Esq. As
Agent.
If Needed:
1) Resolution No. 99j00 - A Resolution Of The Villaqe
Council Of The Villaqe of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida, Vacatinq And Abandoninq A Certain
Seven Hundred AND Three Point Thirty One Feet
(703.31') Portion Of A Thirty Foot Riqht-Of-Way On
The Plat Of Tequesta, As Record�d In Plat Book 25,
Paqe 8, Public Records Of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Community Development Department Director Scott D.
Ladd explained that this petition had come from a
group of residents in Bayview Terrace who had hired �
Attorney James Ryan to represent them in their .
request to abandon the alley lying west of their
property lines. Attorney Ryan, a 30-year Tequesta
� resident, stated he was familiar with the history of
this property, and explained that the land originally
had been an extension of the road, with the intent to
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provide access to property closer to the river which
now had other access. Attorney Ryan commented that
the best interest.of the community today was felt by
the residents presenting this petition to be to
abandon the right-of-way and add it to the rear yards
of the property owners. Attorney Ryan reported he
also had twelve signatures of the 19 residents of the
Bayview Terrace area who also felt this was in their
best interests, and also-from a practical
standpoint-this was a dirt alley not in compliance
with today's subdivision regulati.ons. Attorney Ryan
stated the Village had the righ� to abandon the
� property, and that no one paid taxes on the land, and
that safety was a concern since the alley was used as
a thoroughfare which presented a danger and liability
concerns for the Village. Attorney Ryan also stated
- that the Village did not maintain this property to
standards used for other roadways.
Vice Mayor Schauer indicated that after she had
spoken to several of the residents and had reviewed
the materials on this item provided by Mr. Ladd and
Mr. Bonard, she believed there were four options for
the Village Council: {1) Reclassify the right-of-way
� to 15 feet; (2) Give all 30 feet to Bayview Terrace;
(3) Give 15 feet to each side; (4) Do nothing. Vice
Mayor Schauer read aloud the definition of "alley"
from the Tequesta Village Code. The Vice Mayor
reported she had driven there that day and found only
one yard on the Bayview Terxace side that was not
fenced with stockade fencing. On the Country Club.
• side she had found there were only a couple of
residents using the alley as a road. Director of
Public Works and Recreation Gary Preston reported
. that the extent of Village maintenance on the roadway
was mowing on the west side about every six weeks.
Vice Mayor Schauer commented that if the Village.gave
15' to each side, two existing telephone poles on the
Country Club side would prevent those residents from �
continuing to use the property as access to their
rear yards. Vice Mayor Schauer commented that
according to the materials provided by Mr.•Ladd and
Mr. Bonard, this had been going on for years, and a
prior request for abandonment in 1991 was not
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granted, and she did not understand why the request
was being made again when only one pe=son on the
Bayview who was trying to put up a fence was
affected. Attorney Ryan responded he had heard the
prior request had been abandoned, but he had not
verified that by research. A�torney Ryan stated that
the two poles at the north end had no wires and would
be removed .by FPL. Attorney Ryan commnented that
anyone could see the land had no essential purpose
and abandonment was a common practice as new
regulations were developed. Attorney Ryan commented
every property owner would be affected who had
concern about danger, that many vehicles could not
make a U-turn, and described a dangerous traffic
situation. Attorney Ryan commented in regard to the
four choices presented by the Vice Mayor, that his
�� understanding was if the property was abandoned half
had to be given to property own.ers on each side.
Villaqe Attorney Randolph advised the Vice Mayor that �
a11 30' could not be given to one property owner, and
that the Village could abandon only 15' if they
desired, but that would not be responsive to the
peta.tion.
Councilmember Capretta commented he had heard this
case five times during the past twelve years,
described Mr. DeWitt's access to his property, and
reported that some of the people on the Country Club
side had not wanted to pay the extra $100 t it would
cost in taxes each year to have an additional 15'
added to their.rear yards. Councilmember Capretta
explained that by abandoning the property, �he
Village would gain approxi.mately $1,200 in tax �
revenue each year on what was now useless property.
The location of the property was clarified.
Councilmember Dalack received verification from the
Village Attorney that the property was a public
xight-ot-way under the control of the Village, but
that no one had fee title to the property; and that
there was a State statute governing abandonment.
Mayor Hansen commented the property appeared to be
seldom used and the fencing on the east side should
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protect Bayview Terrace residents and block their
view.
Richard Bonard stated he had two petitions from the
Country Club area, one with 10 signatures from people
abutting the roadway, and another 14 within 300' of
: the right-of-way. Mr. Bonard stated the Country Club
residents wanted the right-of-way left as it was, and
he had purchased his home based on use of that access
to have a boat behind his house. Mr. Bonard read
� aloud a letter he had written to the Village Council
addressing the reasons �or not wanting abandonment,
one of which was there was no danger and no
accidents.
The.Village Attorney responded to questions from
Councilmember Dalack, clarifying that if the property
were abandoned that 15' would go to each property
owner on the east and west sides. Councilmember
Walker questioned the interest of Country Club
residents not abutting the roadway and verified that
they had no access.
Dana Anderson, 48 Yacht Glub Place, Lot 596, stated
he had lived in Tequesta for 30 years and only four
people were directly involved on one side, that there
was no danger, and that the Village's liability was
no more than if a resident fell in any parking lot in
the Villaqe. Mr. Anderson stated he had purchased
his property so he could have a boat and park it in
the back, and he used it all. the time. Mr. Anderson
coinmented he had two boats and two teenagers who used
the boats constantly and that the boats and the water
were important to him, even in bringing up his kids.
Mr. Anderson commented a 3-point turn could be made
easily by any type of vehicle, and that the right-of- .
way was platted as Tequesta Country Club property.
Mr. Anderson expressed his opinion that a copy of the
propos�d Resolution should have been sent out with
the letter that went to the residents. The Village
Attorney responded that the Resolution contained
nothing different than what had been advertised. Mr.
Anderson stated if the property were abandoned there
would be no access to the lift station.
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Brian 0'Brien, 10 Bayview Court, stated his property
was adjacent to the right-of-way, and questioned
Police Chief Allison as to whether it was legal for
� vehicular traffic to use a dirt road and what .the
speed li.mi.t was. Chief Allison responded it was
legal to drive on a dirt zoad and there was no posted
speed lixait . Mr . O' Brien stated he had three s:aall
children and cars came flying off Country Club Drive
cutting across Village sidewalks into Bayview Court
Circle. Mr. O'Briex� stated he had called the
� Buildinq Department and the Police Chief and asked
� that this be stopped; and as a temporary solution he
had constructed a fence . Mr. O' Brien stated this was
a huge problem to him and he had had to spend $1,600
as a�emporary measure to ensure safety. Mr. O'Brien
also commented that Mr. .Anderson had raised a good
point about liability on unimproved streets, that. he
did not want a child hurt, and that Mr. Anderson
appeared to be running a construction company from
� his house, which was not allowed by Village Code. Mr.
O'Brien commented Country Club residents could still
access their back yards by creating a small side yard
road, and stated that Mr. Bonard's property at the
end already had 30' more than anyone else. Mr.
Bonard explained that was not correct, and commented
one residenti was working on a van in his yard which
was prohibited by Code, that there were derelict
boats not in running condition, and that emergency
personnel would have a problem with access if
abandonment took place.
Bill Scoville, 56 Yacht Club Place, Lot 594, reported
Vice Mayor Schauer had called and asked his opinion,
and he had told her he was against abandonment and
nothing had changed since 1991. Mr. Scoville
expressed his opinion that there was no danger or
nuisance and all that was needed was a sign stating
"No Outlet or Turnaround" and stated that he used the
right-of-way daily. Mr. Scoville stated people should
not have bought lots abutting the right-of-way if
they did not like it.
Betty Nagy, Shay Place, questioned whether the �
petitioners would pay anything to the Village or pay
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legal expenses for abandonment, to which the Village
Attorney responded they would pay nothinq to the
Village, and the Village would only have nominal
costs for legal filing; however� a survey for the FPI,
easement would be paid for by the property owners.
Councilmember Capretta stated the man with three
small children had the real issue of danger to his
children, and suggested the petitioners do somethinq
at the entrance to the roadway, such as install a
� fence with a gate so that only those living on the
road could have access and the children would be
protected. Councilmember Dalack stated he was swayed
by the possibility of injury from vehicular traffic,
that he believed people came before property, and he
was satisfied that it would benefit the Village not
to have the liability. Discussion ensued. The Vice
Mayor stated she believed a decision should be made
at tonight's meeting. The Village Attorney advised
that it the Resolution was adopted it could be done
subject to a survey being provided by the petitioners
for utilities easements. Attorney Ryan stated his
clients would accept the financial obligation to
provide a survey.
Village Manager Bradford conuaented that a portion of
the right-of-way in question extended rxorth of the
north property line of lot 11 in Bayvi.ew Terrace, and
he thought that portion north of lot 11 should not be
abandoned so as �o inaintain continuity of the
Tequesta Drive right-o�-way at that location, since
there could be an adverse impact on Tequesta Drive if
it were abandoned.
Tamour Care� questioned the Village Attorney as to
whether the Village had title to the property, to
which Mr. Randolph responded that was correct, and
that none of the platted roads belonged to the
Village.
Peggy Verhoeven, Point Drive, questioned where the
liability would fall since there was no ownership and
no title, and expressed her opinion no one would have
liability.
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, Councilmember Capretta questioned whether if the
Village abandoned the property and the telephone
poles on the north end were removed whether the .
people could s�ill access their property on only 15',
to which the Village Manager responded affirmatively
with the exception that EPL had not stated they would
relocate their poles.
Councilmember Walker thanked Mr. O'Brien for bringing .
his concerns to the Village Council, stated she had
a 4x4 vehicle and could not turn around on the right-
of-way, expressed her opinion that a 30' road to
nowhere invited trouble, that only two properties
appearec� to use the roadway for access, that she had
seen construction materials stored on one property
and an untagged car which she was not happy about,
and reported she had spoken to Mr. Preston and
learned the Village had spent about $5,000 in
maintenance over the last two years and was not
getting any tax money in return. A resident
responded he had called Zake Park Towing to pick up
the unregistered vehicle.
The Village Attorney clarified that the choices open
to the Village Council were to adopt or to reject the
Resolution, and explained FPL had a right to an
easement in the right-of-way and would not object to
abandonment if the Village retained an easementfor
them. Discussion ensued regarding the proper wording
of a motion with the property previously described by
the Village Manager to not be included in the
abandonment.
Counci].member Dalack made a motion to grant the
petitian for abandonment of the Thirty Foot (30')
Riqht-Of-Way That Is The Southern Mast Seven Hundred
And Three Point_Thirty One Feet (703.31') Of The
Thirty Foot (30'� Riqht-Of-Way, Identified As
Tequesta Drive, And Com�nly Known As Country Club
Drive, On The Plat Of Tequesta, As Recorded In Plat
Book 25, Paqe 8, Public Records Qf Palm Beach Gounty,
Florida subject to an amendment re-describing the
7Q3.31' diminished by the amount speci£ied by Villaqe
Manager Bradford and desiqnated on the map at
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toniqht's meeting, subject to a cond.ition that there
be a re-dedication by the Village to the utility
conq�anies for the pincement of their utilities.
Councilu�ember Capretta seconded the motion. The vote
on the nation was:
Carl C. Hansen - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Jcseph N. Capretta - for
Basil Dalack - for
Sharon Walker - for
The moti�n was therefore passed and adopted.
Village Attorney Randolph advised the petitioner that
� the Village would need a re-description of the
property being abandoned in the form of a survey or
description, and .a survey for the benefit of the
utilities so that the Village could incorporate a re-
dedication�in the Resolution, which he would prepare
for the next meeting. Attorney Ryan responded the
petitioner would prepare a survey describing the
property as al.l that portion of the right-of-way
lying south of the most northerly line of lot 11 of
Bayview Terrace and describing an easement meeting
FPL's conditions. Scott D. Ladd. Director of
Community Development, requested and received
verification that the term "utility easement" was
used generically to include all utilities, i.e., the
cable company, the telephone company, etc., and not
just FPL, since ENCON had expressed concern regarding
an easement for their lift station. Village Manager
Bradford announced the Resolution would be considered
at the next meeting, to which Mr. Ladd responded that
was dependent upon the petitioner having submitted
all of the required materials.
VI. CON5ENT AC3ENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one m�tion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a Villaqe
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the lien. He felt this was all done with no regard to the well being of the
Village or Ms. Siegel, an 83 year-old widowed woman. He mentioned he
called Mayor Watkins and she phoned back immediately asking how she
could help. Mr. Stango stated he told the Mayor he would send an email
notifying Council of his questions and concerns. He indicated that email
was sent. He mentioned he spoke with Mr. Couzzo, who informed him
there was a Special Village Council Meeting where Council took a higher
bid. He indicated he was surprised, because he did not know his initial
offer was a bid, nor did he know there was a public or closed auction for
this lien. He mentioned more concerning was that Mr. Couzzo stated there
was a closed-door meeting that took place prior to this Special Meeting, in
which Mr. Couzzo, Mr. Hawkins, and another law firm from Miami
attended in which they discussed his offer, the other offers, and the legal
ramifications of accepting these offers. Mr. Stango stated Mr. Couzzo said
at the end of that meeting Council voted. He questioned whether Council
knew what went on in that closed=door meeting. He stated he was so
� frustrated that no one called him back regarding this sale that he contacted �
the Attorney of the builder who bought the lien from the Village, and he
said someone contacted him and said if the builder went to $300,000.00 he
would get it.
� Council Member Genco asked Mr. Stango to repeat the information
regarding the call. Mr. Stango� explained Mr. Al LaSorte is the Attorney
for 1VIr. Rukin at Silver Fidelity Trust that purchased the lien. He indicated
Attorney LaSorte told his Attorney David Tassel that on Monday someone
contacted him after he offered $250,000.00, and said that would not be
enough, and if you get to $300,000.00 it would probably work. Mr. Stango.
mentioned the Friday before he had a contract to purchase the house. He
questioned whether this was done as a bid, and whether this was publicly
advertised. He questioned the protocol of the Village and the Sunshine
laws. He mentioned he hoped Council had received his email, that there
were still questions that needed to be addressed and answered. He asked
Council to rescind their sale of the lien, and allow him or any other
individual that would like to bid on the lien to properly take place. He felt
� if this action was rescinded that Ms. Siegel would consider retracting her
recent Chapter 11 filings. He stated he looked forward to hearing
� responses from Council regarding this matter.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEMBER GENCO
�� — Asked for the status of the fence on Country Club and Tequesta Drive.
Attorney Hawkins indicated he had researched the issue, visited the site
twice, and spoke with Mr. Willie. He noted the court files were reseazched
and there was a judgment entered by Judge Winicoff in a prior summary
judgment. He stated he was of the opinion the Village could put up a gate
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or some sort of access block or barrier to address the concerns raised by
the citizens. He stated he was concerned that this could invite litigation.
He indicated in view of Judge WinicofPs ruling, in which he had
circulated to Council, where he made a finding that residents had rights to
� use the back axea that had been abandoned by the Village several years
aga He mentioned there was legal support for placing a gate, or looking at
some other type of barrier. Council Member Genco indicated she reviewed
the case documents and felt the judge was addressing the lower 30 feet
which was the southem end of the easement. She felt what he really did
was upheld the property owners agreement that they had between
themselves. She stated he did not address the 20 feet the Village owns
which is outside � of the easement. She stated she reviewed the Village
6rdinance when the Village passed this property over to the groperty
owners. She felt there may be a second Village ordinance, and that
Council was very specific of their intentions far the property. She
suggested the Village move forward with putting up an obstruction,
whether it was a bench, or a fence, or something thaf would stop the traffic
from using the easement. She noted she had observed the area first hand,
and it appeazed to be a hazard. She mentioned the Village has ordinances,
and they are specific regarding private roads, and the use of private roads.
She stated Council was very specific when they abandoned the property,
and that it was to be used for their own personal enjoyment, not to be used
as a roadway. She encouraged Council to support doing something to stop
this from being used as a private road.
Attorney Hawkins stated he has some concerns as well regarding the
ruling. He pointed out the ruling was not as clear, as perhaps the court
thought it was making in the ruling. He felt there might be other issues
with the ruling. He noted the Village was not a party to the case, and felt
the ruling had some questions to it. He agreed with Council Member
Genco's comments regarding the ruling and some errors. Vice Mayor
Watkins questioned whether Council could take action by a consensus of
Council: Attorney Hawkins commented he and Village Manager Couzzo
had discussed the steps that could be taken administratively to address the
issue. Council Member Resnik questioned whose easement had not been
_ abandoned at the time. Council Member Genco explained the easement
served two purposes; 1) the Village owned it for access to do maintenance;
and 2) a power company owned the easement for an alleyway for utilities,
etc.. She stated in this case there was a power line easement and an
easement that belonged to the Village. She noted when the Village
abandoned their easement, the Village had to make sure the power
company would not object. She stated the power company no longer had
use for those power poles, so the Village split the alleyway down the
middle and gave %2 to Bayview and %2 to the Country Club residents. She
noted the Village never planned a road there, even though at first look on _
� the survey it appeaxed to be an easement as a roadway. She felt when the
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judge read it, that he may have misinterpreted it to mean that the Village
had this as a roadway, which was never the intention. She commented Mr.
Gary van Brock has the entire lustory on tfie property, and how the
easement was to be used, and what it was intended for. She indicated
when she worked for South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) it was identified as an easement for them to get to the River
azea to do maintenance. She felt now the property owners had taken
advantage of this, as a loophole, to use it as a back entryway to store
trucks, in which they are not allowed to do in the Country Club azea. She
noted they are also now encroaching on the Village easement that is
subleased to the Loxahatchee Environmental Control District (ENC41�
for the pump station. She felt that was the reason the. Village abandoned
the easement in the frst place. She mentioned there was a memo &om
Staff stating that ENCON had no objection to us not having this used as a
. public roadway. She felt the residents were having their public safety
jeopardized, and it violated our code. Council Member Resnik asked if the
access was blocked, can the person who went to court and got this ruling,
come back and sue the Village. Attorney Hawkins commented it was a
possibility, but indicated it could be a battle of competing interests, and
the judge will have to address the Village's right, it's police powers with
respect to it's code and respect to a public safety hazard, balanced against �
this priar ruling. He stated there could be a good possibility of litigation.
Council Member Resnik felt it was worth the risk to put a ba.nrier up.
Attorney Hawkins mentioned the only unknown that he was not sure of
whether this area was used by the SFWMD for access to the River.
. Council Member Genco commented it was no longer used by other
entities, and that was why Council abandoned the easement. She
commented she did not think Mr. Bernard wanted this either since he was
the last piece of property. She felt only two out of twelve lots adjacent to
the easement really wanted to have this use to park their trucks in the
back. Mayor Humpage agreed with the other Council members, and
suggested moving forward with some type of barrier. Council Member
Genco noted if she would have known what was going to happen with
this, she would have fought more at that Council Meeting to make it a
pedestrian park, and put fences on both sides. Mayor Humpage asked how
to move this fonvazd. Attorney Hawkins recommended Staff come up
with a proposai or a recommended plan. He nated a survey might be
required to where the barrier would be placed. He mentioned he looked at
the area, and felt visually it looked like an unsafe situation. Council
Member Paterno questioned why this had to be prolonged another couple
of months. He felt Council should come up with a plan now, and give the
Village Manager direction to do what was necessary within our easement.
Attorney Hawkins agreed that could be done. Village Manager Couzzo
suggested the Village put up a gate, so that in the event someone needed
� access it was available. He mentioned also Staff would be willing to notify
the homeowners affected by this by certified letter that the Village
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intended to do this. Council Member Genco commented the Village
should put up a notice in the location where it's was going to be, and leave
it that way, and then get it done within 24 hours. She stated give them 24
hours notice that they are not going to be able to use this access. She
indicated the barrier could be opened later if someone needed to remove
large equipment. Council Member Paterno asked if there would be some
policy regarding access, so the Village would not be called everyday to
open this gate. Council Member Genco commented in the event someone
got into a jam, and it was an emergency, then allow the police department
to deal with it on a one-time issue. Vice Mayor Watkins agreed it would
not be something the Village would open and close at will. Village
Manager Couzzo indicated Council's intent and direction to move forward
was cleaz.
Building Mold and Cleaning — Mentioned Council Member Resnik had
given a deadline of March 11, 2005. She suggested Council should send a .
certified letter that the Village would be escrowing the rent with our
Attorney ir.unediately, until the matter was corrected. Village Manager.
, Couzzo indicated the Village had received correspondence late this .
afternoon, and that he would forwaxd to Council and the Attomey. He
indicated it addressed a plan of action from the building management
company. Council Member Genco commented it was not just
administration, but needed to include Community Development and
Finance. Village Manager Couzzo noted it would include all the
Municipal space rented from the landlord. Council Member Genco
suggested if the action did not take place within 10 business days, then she
would suggest the Village still escrow the rent, because they have been
dragging their feet on`this for at least 18 months. Council Member Patemo
questioned whether the Village would be reimbursed Attorney fees on
this. Village Manager Couzzo indicated he did not see a problem with '
requesting reimbursement of attorney fees. Vice Mayor Watkins indicated
it was a health safety issue at this point, and tfiat they need to do
something quickly. Village Manager Couzzo commented he would
prepare a response including Council Member Paterno's comments
regarding attorney fees.
— Local Planning Agency Code inconsistency — Asked when the
inconsistency in the Village code was going to be taken care of. Attomey
Hawkins mentioned he did not have a report to give this evening. He
mentioned he had reviewed the issue and there was an inconsistency. He
mentioned language would need to be drafted and he hoped by the April
Meeting he would have a report. He explained he has �been involved with
other Village issues, which has kept him very busy.
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Vi. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS �
— Mr. Wade Griest, of South Dover Road commented he was sent to live in
the azea. by his employer and that he has followed Tequesta's govemment
for over 30 years. He mentioned he would be moving to Colombia, MD to
live, and wished each and every Council member good luck in all their
future endeavors. Councit Member Humpage and Council Member Resnik
� wished him good luck. Acting Mayor Genco suggested we do soixiething
in Smoke signats.
VII. COMMiJNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEMBER RESNII� —
- Announced this would be Council Member's von Frank's last full
meeting, and expressed his feelings of appreciation, and how pleased he
- was to have served on Council with him. Council Member von Frank
indicated he would be around.
— Quarterly Report - October through December 2004— Commended the
Village Manager on the staius of the projects going on in the Village, and
on the great report he and Staff presented to Council.
COUNCIL MEMBER VON FRANK
— Stated his four years on Council has been very interesting, and noted no
electian this year tells him that the Village Manager and Staff were doing
something right, and that the public was happy with Council and the way
things were going within the Village.
� ACTING MAYOR GENCO .
— Mentioned she had received a phone call from Mr. Willie regazding the
fence for Country Club Drive. She mentioned she was still waiting on a
response from the Attorney. Attorney Hawkins stated the Village
technically may not be in the position to place a fence. He indicated he
had spoke with Mr. Willie, and visited the site, and felt it may be a public
health, welfaze and safety issue. He stated he needed to look at the access
rights. Acting Mayor Genco noted they were accessing their properiy
across the Village property, and that was not a public right of way. She
noted the code does not a11ow private mads within the Village, and there
should be no vehicular access. She felt a 32" opening would be wide
enough for pedestrian access. Attomey Hawkins noted he had looked at
ways to configure a fence, but by Florida Law they are entitled to get to .
their properiy. He stated he was not going to give a final opinion ttus
evening, as there may be risks to the Village.
Council Member Resnik suggested abandon and split the roadway, and on
the east side allow the properiy owners to put up fences. He felt the
Village could not tell them they cannot fence their own properly. Acting
Mayor Genco explained these property owners have to leave the public
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right of way, and cross the Village property to have access. She mentioned
the Cross Use Agreement the property owners signed. She felt the
property owners could no� impose their right on the Village of Tequesta.
She felt it was a safety issue and asked that the Attorney provide an
opinion very quickly. Attomey Hawkins felt he could provide an opinion �
by the next Meeting. Acting Mayor Genco commented she would greatly �
appreciate it. Council Member Humpage questioned whether the properiy �
owners had to cross the sidewalk to access their properties. Acting Mayor
Genco responded in the affirmative. Council Member Humpage
questioned the 30-foot swale next to the sidewalk. Village Manager
Couzzo explained ENCON needed access to the lift station, and the swale
would accommodate their vehicles. He felt it could be used as a pedestrian
pathway. Acting Mayor Genco stated the wa.y it is being used is not a legal
use, and felt that the Village would have never abandoned it for a
� roadway.
— Administration Building Mold — Nated the issue has been going on for
over a year and half and felt the issue needed to be resolved. She stated
she would like to see it on an upcoming agenda soon.
— Upcoming Joint Workshop with Council and Planning and Zoning
Advisory Board — Noted a discrepancy in the code in Section 22-53a and
that Village Council and the Planning and Zoning Boazd shall serve as.the
Local Planning Agency. She felt that needed to be addressed, and also
Section 22-55, Duties and responsibilities of the Board. She noted the
August 12, 2003 Council Meeting had a very lengthy discussion regarding
the creation of the ordinance for establishing a Planning and Zoning �
Advisory Boazd.
— Bayview Terrace Sodding Project —Suggested the Village be reimbursed
for the monies they paid to Bayview Terrace for the sod. Attorney
Hawkins noted there was an inquiry by a homeowner in the vicinity of the
recreational area who was proposing to reimburse the Village of Tequesta
the money they had made available for the sodding. He noted he was
working with the lawyer, hut no firm proposal was set. Acting Mayor
Genco asked for an update by Attomey Hawkins at the next Council
Meeting.
— Pension and Actuarial Tables — Mentioned that she had called the Finance
Director regarding $36,000.00 that would needed based on the Actuarial
report to cover the increase in the Pension contribution rates that was not
factored into the budget. She stated when the actuarial report was
completed every factor was taken into consideration at that time. She
noted the Finance department did not have the money set aside to pay for
the cost, so that was the reason the Resolution had come before Council.
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Village's support. She mentioned the Commission was considering two �
sites: Mecca arid the Briger TracdAbacoa site. She commented FAU and '
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tlie Abacoa Development of Regional Impact (DRI) had incorporated into ;
their plans to accommodate the housing, insdustrial, and a railroad �
location. Acting Mayor Genco mentioned this site was already set up to
accommodate ttus project, and the Town of Jupiter and the City of Palm �
Beach Gardens have endorsed this iocation. Council Member Resnik
noted he had a great objection to the site. He felt the Village of Tequesta
would benefit from Scripps coming to any of the northern Palm Beach
County locations. He felt the project would bring more traffic to Abacoa,
and felt it should be the decision of the County Commission to pick the
location for Scripps. He stressed Jupiter and Palm Beach Gazdens have a
vested interest in bringing the project to their. municipalities. He stated the
Village of Tequesta. does not have a vested interest. Acting Mayor Genco
felt the Village does have a vested interest. She noted there would be an
impact on the water resources, and the bio-habitant surrounding the River.
Council Member Resnik noted he would not want it at Mecca, but felt the
Florida Res�arch Park was sdll under consideration, and a goad location.
Vice Mayor Genco felt the Florida Research Park was not in the running
as a site, because of the severe pollution at the Pratt Whitney site. She
indicated the scientists did not want that location.
MOTION Council Member von Frank moved to approve for discussion Resolution
40-04105; seconded by Council Member Humpage.
Council Member Resnik mentioned he would support the Resolution if the
language was revised to stop after "North County Area", instead of the
Briger/Abacoa site. Acting Mayor Genco mentioned the "north county
azea" could also mean Mecca. Council Member Resnik mentioned I the
newspapers there was a builder for Abacoa who would be putting up the
money for the Abacoa site. Acting Mayor Genco pointed out the Abacoa
site already was the temporary location for Scripps, and they had plans for
a Science building on the Florida Atiantic University (FAi� campus.
Motion passed 3-1 (Council Member Resnik dissenting) �
Acting Mayor Genco requested this Resolution be sent to the Palm Beach
County Commissioners tomorrow so they would have it in time for the
Commission Meeting.
X. ANY 4THER MATTERS
Acting Mayor Genco mentioned that Dr. Tarplee had been waiting for
approval for such a long time regazding the remodel and renovation of the
old Tony's Restaurant on Cypcess Drive. She indicated he had been going
through the process to add a second story and renovate the existing
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facility. She indicated he has been delayed because of submitting ihe '
wrong form, given to him by Staff, and then another delay regazding the -
criteria changing on the interior of the building. She explained he has been �
making the mortgage payments, and has hired an engineer and architect to
try and get this project finished up. She noted it was the old Chinese
restaurant. Council Member Resnik questioned whether that was a car
maintenance facility. Acting Mayor Genco requested that Mr. Newell, the
Community Development �Director find out what was needed to help move
this project along. Village Manager Couzzo indicated Mr. Newell would
contact Dr. Tarplee tomosow. Council Member Humpage stated that was
the renovation for the veterinary hospital. Acting Mayor Genco suggested
the Village should do very thing possible to encourage businesses like this.
� Mr. Steve Willie, resident of Yacht Club Place reiterated to Council the
ruling on the portion of the right-of-way to the rear of his property. He
stressed there were no private mads allowed in the Village, and noted by
Palm Beach County code a dead end road has to have a cul-de-sac. He
explained in'�e ruting the judge brought to his attention that 10 foot was a
dedicated easement for utility, and 33 foot was needed for a road. He felt
. that two of the property ovmers would challenge the ruling. Acting Mayor
Genco indicated Attomey Hawkins would make sure that the Village
would be justified for doing this, and if challenged they would pay our
attorney fees. She mentioned there were several codes to review. Mr.
Willie mentioned there was a lot-owners agreement that needed to be
reviewed, that he did not sign.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Council Member Resnik moved to adjourn the Meeting; seconded by
Council Member von Frank; motion passed 4-0.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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regaxding the Board actions were not reaching the Village's finance
department. She hoped the communication would improve with a new
plan administratar Village Clerk Gwen Carlisle.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to approve Resolution 31-04/OS;
seconded by vice Mayor Genco; motion passed S-0.
H. Council approval to accept a donation of $9,000.00 from an anonymous
donor to be used to install CJNET on computers within the Police
Department.
MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to approve acceptance of the donation
of $9, 000. 00 from an anony►nous; seconded by Vice Mayor Genco.
Vice Mayor Genco asked that Chief Allison give a brief comment on the .
anonymous donation. Chief Steve Allison, Police Chief inentioned the
donation was in response to a show of gratitude for the manner in which
Detective Charles Weinblatt handled an investigation. He noted the
individual might have wanted to take this as a tax deduction since the
donor requested a wish list from the Police Department. The Donor
selected this list of items for use of the funds, and asked to be anonymous.
Chief Allison noted the donation was to be used to install CJNET on .
selected desktops in the Police Department. He indicated this would be a
secure network operated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement,
and would give the detectives access to other valuable on-line
investigative tools. Mayor Watkins mentioned it was nice for someone to
donate these funds to help the Village's police department.
Motion passed S-0.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM GITIZENS
— Ms. Betty Jane Durkee, resident of Tequesta Gardens requested Council
look into the damage of a house at 10 Shay Place. She mentioned the pool
was exposed and the damage to the house, landscaping, roof, and fence
was an eyesore. She noted there were dangers with the swimming pool not
being protected. She felt it was a divorce situation, and noted the Village's
Fire department had cleaned up a portion. She felt this condition should
have been taken care of before now. She asked for Council assistance.
Vice Mayor Genco asked whether code enforcement had been aleRed to
ihe situation. Ms. Durkee indicated she had spoke with Mr. Jeff Newell,
Director of Community Development, and Officer Jason Fleming, Code
Compliance Officer and nothing had been done. She commented she had
hoped someone had sent a letter to the homeowner.
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Council Member Humpage questioned the security of the pool on the
property. Ms. Durkee noted there was no enclosure on the pool. Village
Manager Couzzo indicated Staff would investigate.
— Mr. Steve Willie, resident of Yacht Club Place noted he had recently
completed a court case regarding an abandoned right of way to the rear of
his home and adjacent to Country Club Drive. He mentioned Mr. Ward
brought this to litigation for the right of access to the right of way. He
indicated the right of way was deeded over to the property owners from
the Village of Tequesta. Mr. Willie explained he fought the right of access
and loss. He mentioned Mr. Newell testified at the hearing regarding the
Village Code and that it restricts private roads that do not end in a cul-de-
sac. He asked that the Village step up to the plate and challenge the ruling,
because it is in direct conflict with the code. He felt there was no other
_ property. in the Village of Tequesta, or in the Country Club that had this
private road access. He indicated it created an alleyway between their
properties and the Bayview properties. He stated he incurred expenses,
and felt the Village should pay some of the expenses.
Mr. Willie mentioned he was given a permit to erect a fence on the
property that was deeded over to him, and then sued for right of access. He
commented he could not make any improvements to the right of way. He
noted the Attorney's summary judgment stated there was no reason to
deny the issuance of a fence permit. He mentioned he incurred $5,000.00
to $6,000.00 in legal fees, and still had to put the fence back up.
Vice Mayor Genco indicated slie was going to bring this matter up under
her comments to Council. She mentioned she had received two other
phone calls from two other property awners, Ms. Harvey and Mr. Scoville.
She explained last June or July she was sitting at the stop sign facing the
easement, and saw a truck ga into the right of way. She mentioned
concerns because this was the back yard of the hornes. She noted she
called Village Manager Couzzo and reported the incident, and asked
whether the Village could put up a fence. She explained it was going to be
investigated, and periodically over time she remembered it, but at this time
it has remained unchanged. She explained she investigated farther and
apparently the property owners have signed some type of Unity of Use,
saying everyone has equal use of the property. She agreed with Mr. Willie
and felt the trucks using the right of way were a public nuisance and a
safety issue that could cause personal and property injury. She felt it was
dangerous, and noted the Village does not allow private roads. She felt
with access through � Village property, it was being used illegally. She
questioned why the Village did not block the access to the Village
prvperty, which would block access to the right of way.
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Mayor Watkins noted she was not familiar with this issue, and asked that
Attorney Hawkins provide additionai information to Council. Mr. Willie
felt the original intent of the Village was to abandon the property and give
up the maintenance and liability issues. Vice Mayor Genco noted she was
on Council at the time this issue was brought forward, and that was why it
was done. She mentioned the alternative was to make it into a park area,
but Council did not want to, instead they wanted to put the property into
the hands of the property owners. She felt Council would have never
agreed to someone using the right of way for a private road. She asked that
the Village Attorney look into the situation, and have the Village put up a
fence to restrict ingress/egress across the Village's property. Attorney
Hawkins indicated he was aware of the litigatian, but mentioned the
Village was not party to the suit. He pointed out he did see an agreement,
and it was an unusual agreement regarding a sharing arrangement. He
mentioned if Council directed him, he would review in terms of the
various options. Vice Mayor Genco suggested the simplest thing would be
to put a barrier up.
Council Member Resnik asked Mr. Willie if the fence crossed the
easement and restricted access to the right of way. Mr. Willie responded in
the affirmative, and indicated he challenged and lost the suit. Vice Mayor.
Genco explained it was because of the shared use agreement he had with
the other property owners. Council Member Resnik asked whether the
other property owners that abut the right of way felt the same way
regarding the traffic. Mr. Willie responded yes. Mayor Watkins
commented the issue would be investigated and someone would respond
to the situation and to Mr. Willie. Attorney Hawkins indicated he would
be in contact with Mr. Willie. Mr. Willie explained he would prefer to
deed the property back to the Village.
1'VIr. Stefan Soilleux, resident of Bayview Terrace noted when he bought
his property three years ago, he was not aware of the lawsuit, but selected
the house because it was located on a cul-de-sac. He indicated he was
aware there were no private roads in the Village, but now the use had
changed. He agreed with Vice Mayor Genco that access should be
restricted.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEMBER VON FRANK
— Announced he would not be running for reelection to the Village Council
in the Mazch 2005 Municipal Election.
— Mentioned there was one wish granted to him by the Finance Department
and that was a letter received from the Government Finance Officers
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Section 3. Streets. � �
(1) The arrangement, cha�acter, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall
conform to the streets and highway plans of the state, county and village respecfively,
and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographical
conditions, to pubiic convenience and safety� in their appropriate relation to the
proposed u ses o f t he I and t o be served by such streets and the most advantageous
development of the surrounding neighbofiood.
�(2) Private drives, roads, or streets shall be prohibited.
••� (3) Where such is not shown in any major street or highway plan, the arrangeme�t of
streets in a subdivision shall either:
(a) Provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing prinapai streets
in surrounding areas at the same or greater width, buf in no case less than the
minimum required width; or
. �(b) Conform to a plan for the neighborhood, approved or adopted by the counai to �
meet a partic;alar situation where natural conditions make continuance or
conformance to existing streets impracticable.
� (c} �� Provide for access streets to major, secondary, o� coilector stre�ts indicated on a �
� major street�plan adopted by the council, such access streets to be provided with
minimum right-of-way width as coilector streets, when considered neces�ary by
the councii.
(4) M+nor streets shalt be so taid out and arranged as to discourage their use by through
traffic.
(5) Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing limited access highway or freeway or �
parkway o r proposed arterial street, the councii may require marg'tnal access streets, .
feverse frontage with screen planting contained in a nonaccess reservation along� tfie
� rear property line, deep lots with rear service alleys, or such other treatment as may be
necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and to afford separation of
throuyh and focai traffic.
(6) � Where a subdivision borders on or contains a railroad right-of-way, e_xpressway,
drainage canal or watervvay, the council may require a street approximately parallel to
� and on each side of such right-of-way, at a distance suitable for the. appropriate use of
.� the intervening land. Such distances shali also be determined with due regard for the
requirements of approach grades for future bridges or grade separations, as provided in
the appropriate construction manuaL
�'; ;��� Reserve st�ips controlling access to�streets shall be prohibited except where their control
is definitely placed in the village under conditions approved by the council.
;:'� ;' (8) There shail be no private streets, lanes or ways, pfatted in any subdivision._ Every
subdivided lot or property shalf be served from a publicly dedicated street. �"��
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(9) Half or partial_ streets shall not be permitted except where essential to reasonabie
subdivision of a tract in conformance with these reguiations and where, in addition,
satisfactory assurance for dedication of the remaining part of the street is provided.
Wherever a tract to be subdivided borders on an existing half or partial street the other
part of the street shali be dedicated within such tract.
(10) Dead end streets shall be prohibited except where appropriate as stubs to permit future
street extensions into adjoining unsubdivided tracts or when designed as cui-de-sacs. if
a dead end street is of a temporary nature a similar turn around may be required and
provision made for futu�e extension of street into adjoining property, as may be required
by the village.
(11) Cul-de-sacs, permanently designed as such, shall not exceed four hundred (400) feet in
length and be provided at the closed end (cul-de-sac) with a turn around having an
outside roadway diameter of at least eighty (80) feet and a property line diameter of at .
{east one hundred (100) feet.
(12) Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet shall
be prohibited if, due to unusual conditions, the village determines that a lesser centerline
offset is justified.
(13) Where curvilinear streets are recommended for residential, minor, and ooilector streets
in order to discourage excessive vehicle speeds and to provide attractive vistas, they
shall meet the followinc� criteria:
(a) Whenever a street changes direction or connecting street lines deflect f�om each
other by more than ten (10) degrees there shall be a horizontal curve.
(b) To ensure adequate sight distance, minimum centerline radii for horizontal curve
shali be as foliows:
Minor streets . . . 150 feet
Callector streets . . . 300 feet
Secondary arteriai streets and section line roads ... 500 feet
Major arterial streets ... 750 feet
� (c) A tangent at least one hundred (100) feet long shall be provided between
reverse curves on coflector streets and at least two hundred fifty (250) feet long
on major and secondary arterial streets and section line roads.
(14) Street intersections:
(a) Streets s hall b e I aid o ut t o i ntersect a s n eariy a s p ossible a t r ight a ngles. No
street shall intersect another at an angle of less than sixty (60) degrees, except
at a"Y" intersection of two (2) minor streets.
(b) Multiple intersections involving junction of more than two (2) streets shail be
prohibited except where found to be unavoidabie by the councii.
(c) As far as possible, intersections on arterial streets shal! be located not less than
eight hundred (800) feet apart, measured from centerline to centerline.
{d) Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of twenty-five
; (25) feet. A greater radius may be prescribed by the village where the angle of
intersection is less than sixty (60) degrees. The village may permit comparable
cutoffs or chords in place of rounded corne�s.
(e) Visibility triangies, properly engineered for maximum public safety, shall be � �
required at ail intersecting streets and at all major and minor access drives and
driveways.
(15) Unless otherwise indicated or required by a major Viilage approved street plan, street
rights-of way shalf be as foflows:
Right-of-Way
Sfreet Type Max. Width in Feet
1. Urban principal arteriai streets ... 120
2. Urban coliectors . . . 80
3. Local (minor) streets . . . 60
4. Alleys . . . 20
(a) No change.
(b) No change.
(c) Special easements within the rights-of-way for Country Club Drive and Seabrook
Road are hereby established as follows:
The existing eighty-foot �ight-of-way for Country Club Drive and Seabrook Road shail be
regulated, operated and used as set forth in this paragraph. A maximum fifty (50) feet of
the right-of-way (twenty-five (25� feet on either side of the centerline of the existing
eighty-foot right-of-way) shall be unrestricted right-of-way and shall accommodate a
two-lane, undivided road drainage system and uses normally accommodated in public
rights-of-way provided, however, that in areas where traffic design techniques are used
(such as expanded intersections and cul-de-sacs) up to the maximum width of the
existing right-of-way (i.e., eighty (80) feet) may be used as unrestricted right-of-way.
Subjecf to expansion where tra�c techniques are or shall in the future be used (as set
forth in the immediately proceeding sentence), a fifteen-foot strip on either side of the
unrestricted fifty-foot right-of-way shall be used exclusively for landscaping, treescapes,
signage, irrigation systems and facilities, drainage structures including swales, culverts
and grates, driveways, parking, bikeways, pathways, sidewalks, curbing, parking, utility
systems and related structures and facilities, and for access to and from the remainder
of the righf-of-way of Country Club Drive and Seabrook Road, and uses necessary for
the intersection of these roadways with the cross streets at established intersections.
The Village of Tequesta will cause to be recorded in the public records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, a declaration of restrictions which shall restrict the use of the two
fifteen-foot strips of restricted right-of-way described in Exhibit "A" hereto.
TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
,��OUESTq 357 Tequesta Drive �... �.
Post Office Box 3273 ``�
A pE �T � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 ��
Phone: (561) 575-6210
Stephen J. Allison Fax: (561) 575-6218 Accredited 2000
Chief of Police
January 21, 2005
Michael Couzzo
Village Manager
Sir,
Per your request of Tuesday January 18 2005 for a recommendation
concerning the property south of the intersection of Tequesta Drive and
Country Club Drive which borders properties for the east side of Yacht Club
Place and the Bayview subdivision, I will report the following;
I personally inspected the area and found that the rear properties for homes
between approximately 48 to 64 Yacht Club Place have been used as an
access road for individuals living in that block. I found one such address that
has a concrete slab being used to store a boat and trailer which does conform
to ordinance by being conceal from the street but is obviously being hauled
back and forth via the back yards defined.
Subsequently, I enlisted the aid of Officer Jason Fleming, code enforcement .
and Jeff Newell, department of community development to determine
easements, right-of-ways, property ownership and Tequesta's responsibility
for the properties. The areas now being used for a"cut through" have been
deeded to the property owners on Yacht Club Place, therefore using this as a
"cut through" is clearly trespassing. The property just south of the
intersection is being leased from the village by Loxahatchee Environmental
Control District for a lift station. '
On Thursday, January 20`", Officer Fleming and Jeff Newell met with
representatives from Loxahatchee Environmental Control District and
explained the village's concerns abaut the property and liability of same.
As you can see by the attached memo from Officer Fleming, there appears to
be no concerns from Loxahatchee Environmental Control District with the
Village blocking this area off with a fence. Officer Fleming went so far as to
recommend the type of fence and the line the fence should take as to being
fully/clearly placed on Village property (see attached memo and photos).
In closing sir; I concur with the recommendation of Officer Fleming that this
area needs to be blocked off by a fence. This would ensure that all residents
o�the effected area would not be subjected to trespass upon their private
property for the benefit of a few. Furthermore, this would st�p these same
individuals from using village owned property as driveway which it clearly
was not designed to be.
Respectfully submitte , - ,�'�
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On January 20, 2005, I made contact with a representative from the Loxahatchee
Environmental Control District and JeffNewell from the building department. We
discussed our possible plan of constructing a fence or barricade located on village
property, but currently leased to Loxahatchee Environmental Control District. The
representative stated there would be no problem with underground pipes and granted us
permission to construct a fence/barricade on the leased property.
My suggestion would be to build a fence that matches the already existing neighborhood
fence (see enclosed picture j. I also suggest angling the fence so a property survey would
not be necessary (direction of the angel and location of the fence noted in red on the
enclosed pictures). If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
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