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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 07_04/01/2013 �� - `= VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA + To: Mr. Michael Couzzo, Village Manager From: Nilsa Zacarias,AICP, Community Development Director �7j f Date: 3.27.13 Ref.: Community Development Input—Proposed Chapter 22. The Communi�y Development (CD) department's goal is to facilitate the building and zoning proczss along with providing nigh customer service and ensuring compliance with code provisions. CD has worked with Keith Davis, Village Attorney, to propose changes to Chapter 22. The proposed changes will allow the Planning and Zoning Advisory (P&Z) Board to review and make final determination on minor site plan modifications and signage matters which will benefit the residents and business community. Section 22-53. Power and duties. (b) (2) states "Review and make a firal determination regarding applications for the construction of entry features as provided in section 78284 (bJ". Currently, residents in the R-1 and R zoning districts that would like to have an entry feature with masonry columns and a gate, need to apply for a P&Z Board review which is costly ($300) and time consuming (application needs to be submitted 30 days in advance). Also, the resident needs to attend the meeting along with their architect or constructor that contribute the expense of the application process. Considering that this is the only matter that is required to be reviewed by the P&Z Board for single family dwellings, CD staff is respectfully requesting to process this application administratively. At this moment, staff conducts a detail zoning review for all new single homes that are being built in the Village. In addition, staff conducts reviews and approvals of wall signs. 1 Article I. In GeneraL Secs. 22-1 22-30. - Reserved. Article II. Community Appearance. Division 1. - Generally _ _ ._ _. __ _ _ _. Sec. 22-31. - Provisions supplemental; compliance with other re ations. �ecs. 22-32-22-50. - Reserved. �I�� - Provisions supplemental; comp6ance with other regal�tions. The requirements of this article are in addition to any other requirements of this Code such as chapter 78, perta.ining to zoning, and chanter 14, nertainin� to buildinES and uildine re�ulations ��k�e�de. Secs. 22-32 22-50. - Reserved. Division 2. - Planniug and Zoning Advisory Board _ _ _ _ ._ _ Sec. 22-51. - Creation, members, terms, appointment. Sec. 22-52. - Or�anization, qualification of inembers. Sec. 22-53. - Powers and duties. Sec. 22-54. - Powers and duties as official tree board af the villa�e. Section 22-55. - Procedure. Sec. 22-56. - Meetings; records. Section 22-57. - Filing fee• Secs. 22-58-22-80. - Reserved. Sec. 22-51. - Cre.�tion, member aualifications, terms, appointment. A planning and zoning advisory board is hereby established. (a) Composition of the board. The board shall be composed of five regular members and two alternate members (all of whom �e shall serve without compensation), appointed by the village council. At the time of appoinhnent and at a11 times during which they serve, a11 members (i) shall reside in the village (ii) shall not serve on the village council or on any other village board or committee, and (iii) sha11 not be employed by the village or any of its contractors. In the event that ere is a lack of qualified eligible applicant(s) needed to satisfy the requirements as stated, the village council. workins ou�h the villa�e mana�er. shall have the authority to recruit and appoint aualified members into the vacant seats from any area of the Village of Tequesta. (b) Alternate board members. In addition to the five regular board members, two additional members, to be designated at the time of their appointments as altemate #1 and alternate #2, shall be appointed bv the villaee council to serve on the board, in that order, at meetings of the board when necessary to ensure that each application receives consideration by a full board. (c) Terms of office. Regulaz members of the board sha11 be appointed for a term of three years. Alternate members of the board shall be appointed for a term of two years. (d) Yoting. A majority of the board (i.e., a minimum of three members) shall constitute a quorum, and the affumative vote of a majority of the board present sha11 be necessary for any action thereof. In the event that only three members are present, a un�nimous vote of all present in favor of an application is required to make a recbmmendation of approval. If no motion receives the necessary majority vote, that sha11 constitute a recommendaxion of denial. (e) Termination/resignation. All board members shall serve at the pleasure of the village council and derive no property rights from their appointed position. The village council may, by a majority vote, remove any board member at any time for any reason or no reason. All board members shall abide by state laws and coun village ordinances regarding ethical behavior. Vacancies in the board membership by resignation, illness or other causes shall be filled by the v�llage council for the unexpired term of the vacated seax . Three absences in a row or three unexcused absences within the fiscal year of the village, sha11 constitute cause for automatic dismissal from the board. Sec. 22-52. - Organization, of � �e�be�s. The board shall select its own chair and vice-cha�r annually at the first meeting of the board held after the May meeting of the village council at which time members are appointed. The director of the department of community development or his designated representative sha11 serve as clerk to the board. 5ec. 22-53. - Powers and duties. The planning and zoning advisory board shall have general authority (provided that, in order to provide for proper budgetary allocations, any request requiring extensive staff or attorney time must first be approved by the village manager) to: � Review and make recommendations to the village council regarding applications for: (1) Site plan review or site plan modification including aesthetic review in accordance with regulations of this article �s� � w ��� � � ,-t;..lo TT ..;+.. ��c°cr—zz —vr—arciviv—zz� F6"" " � the requirements of article IX, division 2 of the village zoning code, except as provided in section (b) below. (2) Signage requested in conjunction with site plan review or site plan modification in accordance with article XI of the village zoning code. (3) Any other reviews, related to planning, zoning and development specifically requested of the planning and zoning advisory board by the village council. � Review and ma.ke a final determination re�ardin� annlications for: 1� Site nlan modifications that do not involve a change to the f rint of anv buildin�. including annlications for new free standan� signs. ?� �} Review and make a final determination regarding applications for the construcrion of entry features as provided in section 78- 284(b) �� Review and make a final determination r�garding aesthetic modifications to exterior building color or finish e�5; when not accompanied by any other site p1an modificarion. �c. {�-} Pursua.nt to F.S. ch. 163, and C ter 62 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances, sit as the village's local planning agency. d� {e3 The planning and zoning advisory board may adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to �rform its duties. Sec. 22-54. - Powers and duties as official tree board of the village. In addition to the functions provided pursuant to the other provisions of this chapter, the planning and zoning advisory board sha11 constitute the official Tree Board of the Village of Tequesta. and as such sha11: (a) Make recommendations to the village council that certain trees located within the village be designated as specimen, historic, native or endangered trees. In making such a detennination, the tree board shall consider, but not be limited to, the following criteria: (1) The significance of the tree as a village landmark. (2) The significance of the tree due to high value because of its size, age and/or historic value. (3) The significance of the tree to the history of the village, State of Florida or the Nation. (b) Perform any other duties assigned by the village council. Section 22-55. - P�ocedure. (a) Advisory a th ri en�. �ecommendations of the planning and zoning advisory board sha11 be recorded in written form for transmittal to the village council. Prior to adoption of a recommendation with resp�ct to any matter brought befare it for considera.tion, the planning and zoning advisory board shall consider the following: (1) The information submitted by the applicant, including a11 exhibits, studies or other information presented or used for review of the application. (2) A written staff report '' of the department of community development or any other appropriate governmental agency regarding the ability of the application to meet the standards and regulations affecting the application; the ability of the proposed development to meet level of service standards adopted in the Village of Tequesta. Comprehensive Development Plan; the application's impact on the general public's health, safety and welfare; as well as, any other items that are considered appropriate by the department of community development. (3) Comments, if any, from the applicant, staff or the public. (b) Fanal authority. The planning and zoning advisory boa.rd sha11 have final authority as provided in Sec. 22-53(bl. (cl and (d) . der a�nrovins. annroving with conditions. or denvin� such avnlications shall be rendered bv the chair as soon as nra.ctical. Prior to taking anv final action. the �lannin� and zonin� advisorv board shall consider the following: (1) The information submitted bv the annlican� including a11 e�ibits. studies r other information nresented or used for review of the annlication. (2) written staff renort of the denartment of communiiv develonment or anv other annronriate �overnmental asencv re�ardin� the abilitv of the annlication to meet the standards and re�ulations affecting the annlication: the abilitv of the nronosed develonment to meet level of service standards adonted in the Villa�e of Teauesta. Comnrehensive Develonment Plan: the lication's imnact on the �eneral nublic's health. safetv and welfare: as well as. anv other items that are considered annronriate bv the denarhnent f communitv develo�ment. (3) Comments, if anv. from the annlicant. staff or the nublic. (c) Notice. Notice of public hearing shall be advertised a minimum of ten days in advance of a11 planning and zoning advisory board public hearings in a newspaper of general circulation in the axea. Sec. 22-56. - Meetings; records. , . Meetings of the nlannin� and zonin� advisorv board shall be held at such times as set by the �� board with the final approval of the village council. All meetings of the board and its files or records shall be open to the public. The planning and zoning advisory board shall also keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or, if absent, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which sha11 be immediately filed in the office of the village clerk and shall be a public record. Section 22-57. - Filing fee. additional administrative_fees. Upon filing an application to the planning and zoning advisory board, the applicant shall pay a fee to the village at the time of filing of such application. Said fee sha11 be in an amount as established and amended by resolution of the village council, shall not be reimbursable, and is intended to defray the costs of administering, processing and reviewing the application. Additionally, to cover �� additional costs, including, but not limited to advertising costs, engineering fees, consulting fees, attorneys' fees and special studies, which are not cantured bv the annlication fee. the applicant sha11 reimburse �e�sa�e the village for all such costs ', not later than 30 days after eing invoiced bv the Villa�e , Fai to make such navment mav be �rounds for not issuin� a buildin� or zoning nermi� or certificate of occunancv or comnletion. Secs. 22-58-22-80. - Reserved. Division 3. - Supplemental Criteria and Procedural Rules .. __ _ ._ _ .__ Sea 22-81. - Definitions. Sec. 22-82. - General requirements. Sec. 22-83. - Exterior space. Sec. 22-84. - Landscaping. Sec. 22-85. - Parkin� Sec. 22-81, - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, sha11 have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Appropriate to surroundings refers to the anneara.nce of a buildin� relative to its surroundan�s. includine , into an orderly relationship with landscape and nature, other buildings and open areas. �a�e Buildin scale and composition , related �ie�e to adjacent properties, is also im�ortant. , �° *�+�' -���'�•�°. Future surroundings must also be weighed. Advertising signs on buildings must be appropriate to the surroundings in the same way. Honest design construction concerns proper design of all work in its details, the uses of wea.ther resistant materials, etc. The term applies also to advertising. ��e�g-� �rly designed work must always be discouraged. Proper design concepts refers to architectural planning and to the analysis of the whole structure in terms of forms and composition, color, materials, and surface decoration. It includes scale in relationship to adjacent buildings and landscape. It applies to #�e in rio � chara.cter of the individual project. It applies in the same manner to alterations and advertising on the project (building). "T� �~° �~„" '^e Proportion means the relation of the parts of a building to each other and to the whole of the building. Proportion is closely tied to the scale of a building. Scale.- refers to the relationshin of a buildin�'s comnonents to each other. as well as the relationshin of the whole building to its surroundings in terms of size. �e�ke , Space.- includes both internal and urban or external snace. t, � � � t,•* +, o i, •+� ,-o„ • • +t, » o ,Yee+� 5��6 ,e- - - ^ cxza�&6c�ir��r-i�rin,�nic�caac� zx�-ic� e > > �� d;,,.' �„� �„0.7 1.�, n «��� ,.� ,.o:l;«.,r .�,,,1 � ,,,. . ,.�ll�l __'i'L.:� ,7,.a�_�ot a��p > > , . � , . Every building creates two kinds of space: its internal space, completely defined by the building itself, and its extemal or urban space, defined by .#�_e #� building and the others around it. All objects—bridges, fountains, groups of trees, wa11s, and in particular, the facades of buildings—aze brought into play in the creation of urban space. Sec. 22-82. - General requirements. The planning and zoning advisory board sha11 �view, and recommend final action to the village council or take final action itself. nursuant to Sec. 22-53. re�ardins � , — � comnliance se�� with the reguirements of this division 2 ��r ����. nlementa.tion of this authoritv which reauires �;�e�-be����-g ,.,,�-�'�=-�e�Qe�e-�=e;��o � ,. ,. ,. �.,.a,.o+.,,�, , extensive staff or attomey time f r anv narticular annlication must first be approved by the village ma�ager The general requirements are minimum �esthetic standards for a11 site development, buildings, structures, or alterations within the village except in districts R- lA and R-1. It is required that site development, buildings or alterations, with the sole exception of districts R-lA and R-1, show proper design concept, express honest design construction and be appropriate to the surroundings. (1) Harmony with other buildings. Buildings or structures which are a part of a present or future group or complex sha11 have a unity of character and design, and a relationship of forms, and the use, texture and color of materials shall be such as to create an hannonious whole. When the area involved forms an integral part of, is immediately adjacent to or otherwise clearly affects the future of any established section of the village, the design, scale, and location on the site shall enhance rather than detract from the character, value, and attractiveness of the surroundings. (2) Harmony with surroundings. Buildings or structures located along strips of land or on single sites and not a part of a unified multibuilding complex shall strive to achieve visual harmony with the sunoundings. If they are built in undeveloped areas, the three primary requirements shall be met: express honest design construction, show proper design concepts, and be appropriate to the village. (3) Facades. All facades visible to public or adjacent property shall be designed to create a harmonious whole. Materials shall express their function clearly and not appear as a material foreign to the rest of the building. (4) Methods of harmonious design. It is not to be inferred that buildings must look alike or be of the same style to be harmonious. Harmony can be achieved through the proper consideration of scale, proportions, site planning, landscaping, materials and color. (5) Advertisements on buildings. Buildings which are of symbolic design for reasons of advertising and are not compatible to the atmosphere of the village ha�l � not be approved . Symbols atta.ched to the buildings will not be allowed unless they are secondary in appearance to the building and landscape and are an aesthetic asset to the project and neighborhood. (6) Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes, but in an aesthetic rnanner. Lighting is not to be used as a form of advertisi.ng in a manner that is not compatible to the neighborhood or in a manner such that it draws considera.bly more attention to the building grounds at night than in the day. Lighting following the form of the building or part of the building will not be allowed. All fixtures used in exterior lightirig are to be selected not only for functional value, but for aesthetic value. (7) Inappropriate buidding styles. Buildings of a style or style type foreign to South Florida and/or its climate will not be aliowed. It is also to be understood that buildings, even though they have a historical significance to South Florida, that do not conform to the existing or to the evolving atmosphere of the village will not be approved. (8) Garish design. Building surfaces, walls and mofs that are considered garish by the board will be denied approval. (9) Takeout and pickup windows. Takeout or pickup windows of retail or wholesale establishments sha11 not be located on a building facade that faces a public right-of-way, unless they are designed in such a manner as to be an aesthetic asset to the building and neighborhood. (10) Farterior forms. All exterior forms, attached or not attached to buildings, sha11 be in conformity to and secondary to the building. T'hey shall be a.n asset both to the aesthetics of the site and to the neighborhood. (11) Telephones, vending machines, and facilities dispensing merchandise or services. All telephones on private property, vending machines, or any facility dispensing merchandise or a service shall be confined to a space built into the building or enclosed in a separate structure compatible with the main building. (12) Advertisements on amenities. No advertising will be allowed on any exposed amenity or facility such as benches and trash containers. (13) Use of symbolic colors; exterior storage and display of inerchandise. The following are added criteria that pertain to but are not limited to gasoline stations. Symbolic colors of the exterior facades or roofs may not be used unless they are harmonious with the atmosphere of the neighborhood. For example, royal blue, which symbolizes a brand of gasoline and other establishments, would not be acceptable in most cases. Exterior display of goads for sale or those designating a service will not be allowed, except that a gasoline station's display of goods and tools of a service may be displayed on the pump island, provided that the island is not considered by the board to be enlarged to take advantage of this provision, and provided that the goods and tools be such that they can be used or installed at the island. For example, an oil rack is acceptable, but a tire display is not. .Areas used to store materials such as mufflers, tires, packing crates or cases, refuse and ga.rbage sha11 be screened from adjacent properry and from the public view. Sec. 22-83. - Ezterior space. The scale of exterior space is to be relative to its neighborhood, adjacent properties, buildings, access (roads and pedestrian routes) and its activity. Building facades enclosing a space must be harmonious. Where, because of their use or age, like facades are not possible, consideration should be taken to unify the wa11s of the space by the application of landscaping, or manmade objects of like design, at modular spacing. The floor of a space is of primary importance; its materials, texture and color, contour and shadow on it are to be considered, not only in relation to the space, but to its setting. Natural vistas must be surveyed and planning steps are to be taken to preserve them to the greatest extent. Careful considera.tion as to future development sha11 be given to vistas which open into undeveloped areas. Sec. 22-84. - Landscaping. �3e-i� > > '� �.�an�oa_.�n�t, ,�::�o,.�e „� �„+;. ��.,,,+� „a +o +,. ;ao �a ...,,,aoi� r+ +t,� �;,. *,L_+i,° , Landscane nlans will be evaluated ��s-�e their relationship to the existing natural landscape, the existing and proposed �-developed landscape, including those on adjaceat properties and street rights-of-way, and the ��gs e�sting and proposed buil� ciir . (1) Preservation of existing natural landscape. The existing natural landscape character should be preserved whenever possible. �� � example �s, ��� �r-� r�� an area containing a stand of trees should be nreserved bv the develoner to the �reatest extent *�^* *'�° a°�•°'��°� �� ^°°°Mr° °° m���= e� *'�-��° *w°°� �^ possible and �d b further landscaped in a complementazy manner, rather than destroy the existing trees and replant with a type of vegetation completely foreign to the immediate natural environment. (2) Paving, benches and similar fixtures. Landscaping includes not only trees and pla.ntings, but paving, benches, fountains, exterior lighting fixtures, fences, and any other item of exterior furniture. All items of the landscape are to be selected not only for their functiona.l value but for their aesthetic value, a.nd must complement the whole. Placement of anv such items within the villa�e's right-of-wav must be sbecificallv and senaratelv nnroved bv the village council. (3) Screening. One of the basic uses of landscaping will be to screen. T� a particular objectiona.ble area, an accessory use or an otherwise acceptable structure or space. The achievement of this is left to the designer, whether by wa11s, fences, mounds of earth, or vegeta.tion. Screening sha11 be employed to mask from the public view or adjacent properties such service azeas as trash and garbage areas, outside equipment of an unaesthetic character, and accessory buildings or areas not enhancing or in keeping with the aesthetics of the project or neighborhood. (4) View from other areas. Landscaping shall be designed in such a manner as to impart its aesthetic character when viewed from any area accessible to the public or from adjacent properties. This is to include views from high- rise buildings and bridges. (5) Instadlation; siae of plants. All landscaping and plantings designated on the plans approved by the board shall become effective andlor attain the size or height indicated within one year from the date of the certificate of occupancy of the project. (6) Florida friendlv landscaninQ All landscanin� sha.11 comnlv with the "Florida Friendlv" reauirements set forth in Chanter 78. Article IX. Division 4. Sec. 22-85. - Parking lots. (a) General standards. Parking lots are to be designed as an aesthetic asset to a neighborhood and to the building, group of buildings, or facility the parking lot serves. A parking lot is to be considered an outside space, a transitional space which is experienced between the access (such as roads) and the building, group of buildings or other outside spaces which it serves. T'he responsibility toward beautification and design of the parking lot is the same as that which the homeowner has to his residential lot. The parking lot, because it is viewed from above as well as at eye level, should be designed accordingly. (b) Screening. Parking lots and their parked automobiles are to be effectively screened from the public view and from adjacent property in a manner that is attractive and compatible with safety, the neighborhood, and facilities served. (c) Landscaping. , > > > . ParkL� lot landscanin� shall comnlv with the reauirements of Chanter 78. Article IX. Division 4. Trees are of primary importance in the landscape. They are not to be minimized in height or in quantity. The tree imparts, especially in a relatively flat area, a sense of three-dimensional space, it casts shadows that reduce the monotony of the expanse of paving, and it creates a refuge from the tropical sun. Signs designating enfirances, exits, regulations, etc., in excess of two square feet are to be of a tasteful design . The pavement is to be more than wall-to-wall asphalt. It is recommended that pavement be varied in texture or color designating lanes for automobile traffic, pedestrian walks and parking spaces. Bright colored pavement is to be used only with restraint. In order to create a pleasant atmosphere it is recommended that consideration also be given to sculpture, fountains, gardens, �ols and benches. Design emphasis is to be given to the entrances and exits to and from the lot. Trash, refuse and unaesthetic storage and mechanical equipment must be screened from view in accordance with village requirements. (d) Lighting. Lighting is to be designed not only from a standpoint of safety and vandalism, but for visual effect. , . Low lights of a human scale can be used along with feature lighting emphasizing ,plants, trees, barriers, entrances, exits, etc. T'he fi�.ures are to be selected not only for their functional value but for their aesthetic value.