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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05E_04/28/1994 ;� � ; VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Post Office Box �273 • 357 Tequesta Drive /� � �' Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (407) 575-6200 '� a ' - Fax: (407) 575-b203 s � , 'a . � `, �N CO�M� C O M M U N I T Y A P P E A R A N C E 8 O A R D M E E T I N G M I N U T E S A P R I L 6, 1 9 9 4 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL C AT•T• The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a regularly � scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, April 6, 1994. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Leslie Cook at 9:33 A.M. Community Appearance Board members present were: Paul Coben, Ruth Maitland, Vic Strahan, Stephen Parker, sitting in as a Regular Member of the Board, and Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES The recording secretary noted the changes to be made to the March 30, 1994 minutes as specified by Boardmember Maitland. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1) An application from qeorqe q. qentile � associates, inc., for the installation of a free standing ATM on the third drive-throuqh bay, removal of the existinq wall and landscaping and replacement with low growinq landscaping at community Saviaqs, Gallery Square North. George Gentile represented Community Savings, and went over the installation of an ATM at an existing drive-in bay to provide for convenience and access for off hours and weekends. . The landscaping would be cleaned and pruned up to give visibility for the police, and for the residents utilizinq the facility. Mr. Gentile then detailed the landscape changes, . includinq the removal of the existing wall. Boardmember Maitland said she likes the way it is and suggested putting in a complete wall instead of the fragmented � 4 Cortuaunity Appearance Hoard � Paqe 2 wall, or a chain link fence behind the shrubbery, with ground lights. Mr. Gentile said the problem with that is that the visibility needs to be there. Chairwoman Cook said she also likes the wall that is there. More discussion took place about leaving the wall there so the machine would not be seen. At this point, Larry Kerner of Community Savings introduced himself, and reiterated that the reason the walls need to be removed is for security to their customers. Boardmember Maitland asked why the ATM couldn't be installed at the front walk-up window as it is so visible to the parking lot. Mr. Kerner said most banks in the country are installing drive-in ATMs as they are safer for the customers. Chairwoman Cook did not like the idea of the machine being visible from the street because it is not attractive to look at. At this point, the agent for the landlord, Cyrese Colbert, said they also objected to this design, and that they had also asked about a chain link fence for more security. Vice Chairman Strahan said a chain link fence would not .address the problem of hiding an unattractive piece of machinery. Boardmember Maitland again asked about taking the sidewalk out near the front window so one could drive up to it. Mr. Ladd suggested that they install the same type that they have at their main branch (a walk-up), and again, Mr. Rerner expressed the concern for safety of the customers. Mr. Gentile pointed out that the other banks are currently in the process of replacing the walk-ups with the drive-ins. More discussion took place regarding the possibility of being able to drive up to the front window. Vice Chairman Strahan asked about filling in the gaps in the wall, remove the landscaping on the inside of the wall, leaving clear visibility from both the east and west side of the fence. Ms. Colbert again asked about them using a chain link fence. Mr. Gentile asked if the Board would consider the application with regard to making the wall continuous, leaving landscape on the outside, and filling in the gaps on the wall. Boardmember Coben suggested using a black wrought iron picket fence for the openings of wall. Mr. Gentile said they put in lighting behind the wall for landscaping and visibility. Boardmember Coben moved the application be approved with the modification that instead of removal of the wall, the wall be � made continuous with wrought iron or somethinq similar, with minor chanqes in the landscaping to acco�nodate changes, and appropriate lighting. Vice Chairman Strahan seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Community Appearance Board Paqe 3 Leslie Cook - for Paul Coben - for Vic Strahan - for Stephen Parker - for Ruth Maitland - against the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Boardmember Maitland was opposed because she feels the Board should review revised plans before work is started. 2. An application from the Village of Tequesta for Phase II Landscapinq and Gazebo for Constitution Park, 397 Seabrook Road, Tequesta. Joann Manganiello, Administration Assistant/Village Clerk, and Brett Nein of Gee & Jenson were in attendance. Brett Nein informed the Board that since the last meeting, they have moved on to Phase II and the Village would like to go ahead and bid and construct both phases at one time. The plans show future volleyball and handball, but are not in the package at this time. Mr. Nein went over the plans, pointing out that originally, there were three fixture locations for lights, and now there is one that will provide the same amount of lighting thus being more cost effective. Mr. Nein also said that the gazebo would now have steps in the front, creating a stage feel. He pointed out the walk on the backside of the gazebo serving as a handicapped accessibility. They also added a flange of paving to Dover Road to allow for maintenance trucks and for setting up activities in the gazebo. Mr. Nein said asphalt would be used for the jogging trail due to its shock absorption. Ms. Manganiello explained there would be a coating on the asphalt that absorbs shock. Chairwoman Cook did not like the red color of the coating. Mr. Nein said whatever color was used, it would be coordinated with the basketball court, and showed the Board samples of various colors. Boardmember Maitland asked about using clay for the trail. Mr. Nein said there is too much maintenance involved with clay, and that it would be more costly than the . asphalt over a life time. Boardmember Coben expressed his concera about the subsurface of the trail, and Mr. Nein said the four inch lime rock base would be increased to six inches. Mr. Nein said the basketball court would also be a two coating system. He said the gazebo would be wood frame, with lattice molding around the top with some turndown around the posts, Community Appearance eoard _ Paqe 4 railing on all six sides, with an opening on each side, and one light fixture inside gazebo for security purposes. The structure of the gazebo was further discussed. Mr. Nein went over t�e type of exercise stations that will be installed. He said the first set of handball courts to be put in will be the ones furthest to the east, so if the other two do not go in, the existing space can be enlarged. Mr. Nein further described the handball courts. Boardmember Maitland said that the heart trails she is familiar with do not have exercise stations, whereby Boardmember Coben said the whole idea of a heart trail is to walk between the stations. Mr. Parker suggested eliminating the pathway directly west of the basketball court, and also suggested breaking up the chain link fence with some landscaping. Ms. Manganiello mentioned the use of black versus green vinyl along the fence. Mr. Cameron said it had been agreed that the portion of fence facing Tequesta Gardens would have the green vinyl. The merits of green versus black was then debated. Chairwoman Cook suggested using the green on the west side of the fence and black in all other areas. Mr. Parker suggested using sand color for the roof of the gazebo rather than grey. The colors to be used were further discussed. The following changes were decided upon: Basketball Court-light green playing area with plexipave Basketball Perimeter - Sudbury Sand Path - Will be matched to Sudbury Sand Tiles - Top left-Woodlands II Series (light brown� Elimination of pathway west of basketball court Addition of circular focal point at northeast corner of basketball court Bench around tree at circular focal point Hedging along Dover Road fence - Green vinyl along west side of fence, remainder to be black. The location of the sign will be to the left of the entry gate. Ms. Manganiello informed the Board that the plans were going to Council on Thursday, April 14 for site plan approval. Vice Chairman Strahan moved to approve the application, as modified. Boardmember Coben seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Community Appearance Board Paqe 5 Leslie Cook - for Paul Coben - for Vic Strahan - for Stephen Parker - for Ruth Maitland - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. C01�9�IUNICATION FROM CITIZENS Chairwoman Cook took comments from the public under New Business. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS Boardmember Coben asked Mr. Ladd who recommended changes in the application fees for the Community Appearance Board. Mr. Ladd responded that this had been tabled until more information can be obtained from other municipalities. Mr. Ladd said that currently, there is a flat fee of $50.00 regardless of how elaborate a sign is or the cost of the project, and that with the changes proposed, the minimum fee would be $50.00, with that amount increasing based on the project. Boardmember Coben voiced his concern that there are signs going up that the CAB does not see first, and that Tequesta is anti-business. Mr. Ladd explained that the Village is looking for non ad valorem revenue sources, and one source would be these fees because they are supposed to be user paid. Boardmember Coben asked if there weren't other impact fees, and Mr. Ladd said there were. Boardmember Coben was concerned that they not be overly influenced by the desire of someone to make Mr. Ladd's Department a profit center. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M. s . � r Ccmmunity Appearance Board Paqe 6 -------------------------- Respectfully submitted, � �"L nL �-� ! �_ Cher 1 a er � Y Y Administrative SecrE�ary Date Approved: ��a0 B : �Ic�t D, , ad�