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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05B_01/13/1994 � � ' . �' . VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA � � Post Of�icc Box 3273 • 357 Tcqucsta Drive � '_ Tcqucsta, Flonda 33469-0273 • (407) 57S-b200 • � ' � Fax: (4Q7) 575-6203 i e �� � f � • M f0 ��♦ . C O M M U N I T Y A P P E A R A N C E B O A R D M E E T I N G M I N U T E S O C T 0 B E R 1 3, 1 9 9 3 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL GALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Village Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, � Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, October 13, 1993. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Leslie Cook at 9:34 A.M. Community Appearance Board members present were: Vice Chairman Vic Strahan, Paul Coben, Ruth Maitland, Claudette Dalack, Molly McCormick and Steve Parker. Also in attendance were Scott Ladd, Clerk of the Board, and Gary Preston, Director of Parks and Recreation Department. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Scott Ladd said that Jim Howell, as representative for St. Jude's, would not be able to attend the meeting and Scott felt the application was straightforward and that they could go ahead with it as planned. He also noted that there was an additional item on the Agenda, an application from the Water Department. The Agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES (Auqust 25, 1993 & September 8, 1993) August 25, 1993 aad September 8, 1993 Community Appearance Board Meeting Minutes were approved as submitted. Chairwoman Cook mentioned at this time that another member came in, Steven Parker. IV. UNFIPISHED SUSINESS (taken out of Agenda order) 1) An application from Rick Waggener of Awnings by Jay to install a steel frame and green fabric awninq under the existinq overhanq at Jo Go's Pub, 686 U.S. Oae North (County Line Plaza): � Community Appearance eoard Meeting Minutes October 13, 1993 Page 2 Boardmember Coben asked Rick Waggener to explain what "under the overhang" means. Rick Waggener said it means under the walkway as opposed to over the building. The color of the awning (green) was discussed. Boardmember Strahan said they would like the color to match the teal stripe around the building in the shopping center. Boardmember Cook said exterior colors should be coordinated with colors of shopping ' center. Boardmember Maitland pointed out there was a green color being used on Clock's Restaurant already. Boardmember Strahan made a motion to accept the application as presented. Boardmember Coben seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook — against Paul Coben — for Ruth Maitland — for Vic Strahan — for Claudette Dalack — for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. Chairwoman Cook suggested to Rick Waggener that in the future, he should check with the Village how awnings should be color coordinated in keeping with the regulations and image of the Village. V. NEW BUSINESS (taken out of Agenda order) 1) An applicatioa from Baron Siqn Company to remove the existinq wall cabinet sign for TV & Audio Center and install reverse channel letters for Custom Sight & Sound at 223 U.S. One South (VSSC). Gerald Foland was in attendance in representation of the above-referenced application. He passed around a picture of what the front of the store looks like now and explained they are upgrading their product line and appearance. He then showed the Board the new sign and explained what it will look like when illuminated at night. He also passed around two slides to better show how it will look. Boardmember Cook was very enthusiastic about the sign. Mr. Foland felt the new sign is very low key and elegant. He indicated they were considering renting out more space in the same plaza. A member from the advertising � Community Appearance eoard Mestinq Minutes October 13, 1993 Page 3 agency spoke up and indicated that they were in the process of upgrading their image. Boardmember Strahan moved that the sign be accepted as submitted. Boardmember Dalack seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook ' - for Ruth Maitland - for Paul Coben - for Vic Strahan - for • Claudette Dalack - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. 2) Application from the Villaqe of Tequesta Water Department for the addition of landscaping, irrigation and a sign at the Water Treatment Plant at 901 Old Dixie Hwy. Tom Hall, Water System Manager, introduced himself to the Board and indicated that this was another step in the expansion of the Water Department to beautify the site and make it more attractive. Water treatment facilities should have an aesthetic surroundinq since that is where the drinking water comes from. He referred everyone to the drawing and told the Board the plants were drought tolerant and meet all the codes and requirements of the State, County, and Tequesta. Boardmember Cook asked who prepared the plant list and Tom Hall indicated George Gentile & Associates. She then asked what type of hedge was being used an_d Mr. Hall said cherry laurel. Boardmember pointed out that cherry laurel needs a lot of water. She asked Steve Parker his opinion. He said he has never used a cherry laurel as a hedge and that it is commonly used as a tree. Mr. Hall said it was listed as being moderate for drought tolerancy, and that it should not exceed 3 to 4 feet in height for security reasons. Scott Ladd passed around a picture of how the site looks now. Steve Parker pointed out that ilex vomitoria is a high maintenance shrub and only grows about an inch a year. He suggested simplifying the whole scheme as it is too detailed for the entry to the plant. He suggested using only three different types of shrubs. He said the coontie was three times the cost of most plants. Boardmember Cook agreed that the cost of the landscaping was too high. Mr. Parker said the cost of the maintenance for this landscaping, as presented, would be too high. He suggested usinq more trees and sabal palms. Chairwoman Cook made a recommendation for more trees and that this plan was too elaborate for an area that has little traffic. Mr. Iiall summarized the various suggestions as Community Appearance Soard Meeting Minutea October 13, 1993 Paqa 4 follows: use more trees and palms, eliminate high maintenance items, and use fewer species. Scott Ladd indicated the plan would go back to George Gentile to be redesigned. Boardmember Parker said whoever is designing these plans, that they are not blocking the structure with trees and palms, but rather are using ground covers which are more appropriate for a residence. He felt sabal palms, oaks and slash pines were the best type of trees, and for shrubs, wax myrtle and fakahatchee grass, coco plum and spider lilly. Chairwoman Cook pointed out that coco plum is not freeze resistant and may not be practical. Mr. Hall pointed out that the trees must be placed outside the fence area because of the piping. Also, whatever is approved, will have to go to Council for a waiver on Ordinance 377 because of the infrastructure in-ground in the plant facility, i.e., pipes, lines, wires, etc. Boardmember Strahan asked if a quote was received yet, and Mr. Hall indicated they had not received any quotes yet, but was trying to work within the budget. Scott Ladd pointed out that George Gentile was trying to meet Ordinance 377 and he treated it as a commercial property. More discussion was held on the need � to be cost efficient. Boardmember Parker pointed out there were two facilities alonq Indiantown Road that did not landscape with the thought in mind of being cost efficient. At this point, Mr. Hall showed the Board the new sic�n based on the Master Site Plan for Future Expansion. Sign will be lit up at night. Boardmember Dalack motioned to approve, Boardmember Maitland seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Leslie Cook - for Paul Coben - for Vic Strahan - for " Ruth Maitlaad - for Claudette Dalack - for the motion was therefore passed and adopted. The Board members then signed off on the blueprint of the sign. VI. UNFINISHBD SUSINESS- cont�d (taken out of Aqenda orderj i) An application from St. Jude Catholic Church, 204 U.S. One �Torth, Jim Howell of Dow, Howell, Gilltaore, as representative, to modify tbe exiating eatry siqn by raisfng the top by two feat, reloctinq the existinq cast letters, and adding a surfaae mounted, chanqeable siqa to the north aad south facas. All colors to match existing. Community Appearancs Board Meeting Minutea • October 13, 1993 Page 5 Boardmember Coben moved to approve the application as submitted. Boardmember Maitland seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was: Claudette Dalack - for Leslie Cook - for Vic Strahan - for Ruth Maitland - for Paul Coben - for the �otion was therefore passed and adopted. A discussion then ensued about the landscaping problems of the church and that it should be taken care of shortly. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS o Boardmember Cook said that the Gallery Square Project turned out nicely, but was wondering why the brick was not the same as the brick on the building. She said she and Boardmember Dalack could fix it. Boardmember Coben said it was just a matter of painting the bricks and that it will be done sooner or latger. He feels the real problem is that the alley cannot be used because of the potholes. Mr. Ladd indicated that Encon has some major sewer leaks. Boardmember Maitland said she felt the problem was with the mailboxes. Boardmember Coben said the Chief of Police has approved the way the mailboxes are now. Boardmember Coben also asked how long the Hoff Electric Sign has to stay up since the place has been vacant for a year. Mr. Ladd informed him that that area was being remodeled and putting in a garage at the south end of it . o Chairwoman Cook said that "Comments from the Public" were to be added to the Agenda. She then called for public comments. Mrs. Hattie Siegel, 498 Dover Road,.then told the Board that they were doing a good job, but that the Village was trying to take her home. Chairwoman Cook indicated she did not know anything about that. Mrs. Sieqel then proceeded to elaborate on her situation.with the Village, going into some detail. Mr. Ladd indicated that due to the ongoing lawsuit, the Boardmembers should not speak about it. Coromunity Appearance eoard Meeting Minutes October 13, 1993 Paqe 6 o Boardmember Dalack said the BBQ did not do the correct colors. She then amended her statement to say that they did not take the Board's recommendation, and the choice was up to them. Board members said the color was darker than the sample that was shown. Boardmember Coben said the motion was very specif ic about the color being no darker than the sample. More discussion was held about the color and how it blends in with the rest of the buildings. Boardmember Dalack asked about the landscaping and Boardmember Coben indicated that it had been approved, and to put any further discussion about it on hold. Boardmember Coben asked about the installation of the piping for the sprinkler system, and Mr. Ladd said no one has applied for a,permit yet. o Boardmember Coben asked that Steve Rennedy be reminded to. check with Dance 10 that the outline of the sign was to be changed before they put it up. o Boardmember Dalack initiated a discussion about the alternates being required to be at every meeting or resign. She feels they need to be here to fully understand what is taking place, that the minutes are not sufficient. Some comments were made about changing the meeting times, and Mr. Ladd said the meetings need to take place in the morning due to other Board meetings. Mr. Ladd suggested having regularly scheduled meetings like with the other Boards. Wade Griest, citizen, read aloud the Codes for the Village on the Community Appearance Board regarding alternate members, stating they shall serve when called upon by the Chairman in the absence or disability of any regular member. Some members of the Board still felt that to mean the alternate members should at least be in the audience. Boardmember Strahan was in favor of regularly scheduled meetings. Boardmember McCormick left the meeting at 10:40 A.M. Boardmember Maitland suggested the discussion be tabled until the members give more thought about the alternate situation. VIII. ADJOURpMENT There beinq no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 A.M. � Community Appearance eoard Meeting Minutes October 13, 1993 Page 7 -------------------------- Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Mayer Administrative Secretary Date Approved: ��-l� 9� B .,d� �D, �ad�(