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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2013
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brennan at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Deanna
Mayo, Assistant to the Village Clerk. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince
Arena, Council Member Steve Okun and Council Member Tom Paterno. Council Member Frank
D'Ambra was absent.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Paul Beresford offered the invocation; Mayor Brennan led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Attorney Keith Davis noted a request from telecommunications lobbyist to remove items 20 and
21. Council Member Paterno asked that items five, nine and eleven be pulled for discussion.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of the agenda as amended with items 20 and
21 removed and five, nine and eleven pulled for discussion; seconded by Council Member
Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
PROCLAMATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
1. Lighthouse Center for the Arts Presentation
Ms. Katie Deits offered a history of the Lighthouse ArtCenter events along with a visual
presentation. Mayor Brennan disclosed her involvement with the group.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of the consent agenda as amended with items
five, nine and eleven pulled for discussion; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried
unanimously 4 -0.
2. MINUTES — 9/12/13 Budget Hearing, 9/12/13 Regular, 9/19/13 Budget Hearing and
9/19/13 Special
3. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000
a. CVDS /ComLog Service Agreement Contract - Technical and Maintenance Services
4. RESOLUTION 31 -13, ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER SERVICES RENDERED BY THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA FOR ITS CITIZENS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC;
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 21 -12
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6. RESOLUTION 33 -13, APPROVING A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE BASED
RECOGNITION COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER FOR
FISCAL YEAR 12/13 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4. OF THE SECOND
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DATED AUGUST 5, 2010
7. RESOLUTION 30 -13, APPROVAL TO CONTINUE USE OF CITIZENSERVE
SOFTWARE LAND MANAGEMENT SUITE
8. Approve Sheehan Turf Care, Inc. to Maintain the Kiwanis Park Ball Fields for a
Period of One Year Effective October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014
10. Council Approval of Contract for Debris Removal and Disaster Recovery Services
with Phillips and Jordan — Piggybacked from the SWA Contract — 8/21/13 through
8/20/2016
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
5. RESOLUTION 32 -13, APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH FIRST CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LEASING CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE
ONE NEW PUMPER TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $432,843.54 AT AN ANNUAL
INTEREST RATE OF 2.394% TO BE FINANCED OVER TEN (10) YEARS WITH
TERMS DEFINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"
Council Member Paterno questioned the original payment plan for the new pumper. Ms. JoAnn
Forsythe, Finance Director, explained that the original plan would violate village policy; therefore
it was altered to remain compliant. Manager Couzzo noted that this was a finance responsibility
and auditors suggestions where received and respected as guidelines in this purchase.
MOTION. Council Member Paterno moved approval of Resolution 32 -13; seconded by
Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
9. Council Approval of Budget Amendments for FY 2012 -2013
Council Member Paterno commented on the successful beautification project and the planned
figure for its completion. Manager Couzzo responded that the project was the largest part of
village wide agreed upon enhancements and noted the entrance portion would be approximately
$10,000 of estimated $15,000 improvement expenditure.
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MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Budget Amendments; seconded by
Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
11. RESOLUTION 34 -13, APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT TO COVER THE COST OF AN ABATEMENT ACTION FOR
WHICH THE VILLAGE RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED FROM THE
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
Manager Couzzo reported mold issues and resident concerns as the reason for Village
involvement. Council Member Paterno debated Tequesta's responsibility to the issue. Attorney
Davis noted the health issue related to the move and the special magistrate orders that
Tequesta's responsibility was obtaining compliance. He explained the process which was taking
place and that the property was abandoned.
MOTION: Council Member Paterno moved approval of Resolution 34 -13.
Council discussed.
MOTION: Council Member Paterno pulled his motion, no action was taken.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Bruce Corn, 1601 Forum Place #200 West Palm Beach, Tequesta Shoppes Management
Company, explained their desire for modification of an existing ordinance to allow an existing
Village liquor store to move to Tequesta Shoppes plaza and requested to be added to the
November agenda. Manager Couzzo noted the business was allowed to open by mishap and
liquor stores were not allowed in C2. Vice Mayor Arena commented that the business had been
no problem for its ten year tenure.
Attorney Davis suggested researching the distance restrictions and noted the zoning would
need to be changed. Manager Couzzo expressed he was not advocating the request and
offered to bring creative language back for Council approval. Manager Couzzo clarified that the
Village would initiate evaluation and update Council on their recommendation.
David Green, 241 Fairway West, questioned the plans for the pumper being replaced, and the
deserted ambulance parked on the side of Village Hall, he suggested donating them. He
expressed his feelings regarding garage sale permits being too restrictive and commented on
the multiple signs being allowed for Village events.
Victor Beninate, ATT Regional Director External Affairs stated ATT wanted to work with the
Village regarding wireless telecommunications.
John Isleib, 561 North Cypress Drive, voiced his disappointment with the millage increase and
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explained how the increase had impacted businesses which he felt were still economically
struggling.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Council Member Paterno briefed Council on the recent railroad initiative meeting and his
concerns. Vice Mayor Arena offered history on Tequesta Fest and plans for the 2013 event.
Mayor Brennan stated Council wanted to move forward with Tequesta Fest. Manager Couzzo
confirmed staffing direction. Vice Mayor Arena asked if the funds could be shifted for the events
expenses and appropriated after the Fest. Manager Couzzo responded yes.
MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Vice Mayor Arena working out the
details needed to make Tequesta Fest happen; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried
3 -1 with Council Member Paterno dissenting.
Manager Couzzo suggested the motion include the appropriation not to exceed $45,000 and
noted the $45,000 did not include police or administration work.
MOTION CONTINUED: Council authorized Manager Couzzo to not exceed $45,000 for the
appropriation of Tequesta Fest in Parks and Recreation budget.
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
12. ORDINANCE NO. 29 -13, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 66. SUBDIVISIONS, BY AMENDING THIS
CHAPTER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL CONSISTENCY AND CONSISTENCY WITH THE
VILLAGE'S COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TO UPDATE CERTAIN
REFERENCES TO LOCAL PERMITTING AGENCIES, AND TO REPEAL THE FAIR
SHARE FEE FOR PUBLIC SITES WHICH HAS BEEN MADE OBSOLETE BY
CURRENT PARKS AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 66. SHALL REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES — (First Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 29 -13 title into the record.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she
opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was
closed.
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MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 29 -13; seconded by Vice Mayor
Arena; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 32 -13, SECOND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING.
ARTICLE II. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS. TO REVISE THE ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A MORATORIUM; AND
ARTICLE III. APPEALS AND VARIANCES. TO CLARIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE USE OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS; TO REVISE
THE RE- ORGANIZATION PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; TO
REVISE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPEAL PROCESS; TO PROVIDE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF VARIANCE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL; AND TO UPDATE FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS - (First Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 32 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno referenced condition and safeguards on page 134. Attorney Davis
explained the language was added from a Supreme Court case. Council Member Paterno noted
his concern with the allowance of six stories.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comments. There being no public
comment the public hearing was closed.
MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 32 -13; seconded by Vice Mayor
Arena; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 33 -13, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78.
ZONING. BY AMENDING SECTIONS 78 -224, 78 -225, 78 -255, 78 -393, 78 -399, 78 -513,
78 -519, 78 -525 AND 78 -585 TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY, PROPER
INTRA -CODE CROSS REFERENCING AND PROPER REFERENCE TO CURRENT
STATE LAW; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-
SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES - (First Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 33 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno proposed the stipulated six stories be reduced to four. Attorney Davis
explained the language appeared in mixed use and Council would need to make the change in
both places. Council agreed the four was sufficient. Attorney Davis noted the change would go
through Village process and would be brought back for approval.
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Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comment
the hearing was closed.
MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 33 -13 as amended with six
stories reduced to four, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
15. ORDINANCE 35 -13, SECOND READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, BY AMENDING
SECTION 22 -55. PROCEDURE. TO STATE THAT THE IMPOSITION OF CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL MUST BE RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND
SHALL BE ROUGHLY PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANTICIPATED IMPACTS OF THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RECENT OPINION OF THE
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT — (First Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 35 -13 title into the record.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she
opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 35 -13; seconded by Vice Mayor
Arena; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
16. ORDINANCE 36 -13, SECOND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.
ADMINISTRATION. ARTICLE IV. CODE ENFORCEMENT. DIVISION 3.
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE. BY AMENDING SECTION 2 -191. NOTICES. IN
CONFORMANCE WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW AS SET FORTH IN
SEC. 162.12, FLORIDA STATUTES —(First Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 36 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno questioned verbiage on page two and suggested adding Public Safety
Commissioner as an option. Attorney Davis noted the intention in the language was to avoid
potential issues with dual offices and stated Public Safety Commissioner could be added.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comment
the hearing was closed.
MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 36 -13 with Public Safety
Commissioner verbiage added; seconded by Council Member Paterno; motion carried
unanimously 4 -0.
17. ORDINANCE 37 -13, SECOND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING.
ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. AT DIVISION 1. GENERALLY. BY
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CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SEC. 78 -305. MAILBOXES. TO ESTABLISH
REGULATIONS REGARDING CURBSIDE MAILBOX PLACEMENT AND DESIGN; AND
BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SEC. 78 -306, STORM PANELS, SHUTTERS. TO
ESTABLISH REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF STORM SHUTTERS — (First
Reading 9/12/13)
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 37 -13 title into the record and suggested a graphic be added in
the code. He then referenced an email sent to Council regarding the ordinance.
David Green, 241 Fairway West questioned what Council was attempting to solve. Council
Member Paterno noted a large piling used for a post and concerns of damge done if it were hit.
Mr. Green suggested stipulations be specified from ground up and commented that there were
no post specifications. Council Member Paterno suggested specifying an engineered breakaway
post.
MOTION Council Member Paterno moved that Ordinance 37 -13 return for discussion on the
November 14, 2013 agenda; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously
4 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
18. SPR 07 -13, SITE PLAN REVIEW, APPLICATION OF HANNAH'S HOME OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC. FOR A MASTER SITE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A BOARDING
SCHOOL. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT PHASES AND A
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLAN. THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPOSED MASTER SITE
PLAN IS 4390 COUNTY LINE ROAD, TEQUESTA, FL.
Attorney Davis noted the item was quasi judicial and swore in five persons. He then asked
Council for ex parte communications, responses are as follows:
Council Member Okun left the room at 8:08 p.m.
Council Member Paterno - had spoken to the applicant many times, not on this matter.
Vice Mayor Arena - had spoken to the applicant many times, not on this matter.
Mayor Brennan - had not spoken to the applicant on this matter.
Council Member Okun was absent from the room.
Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Community Development offered her recommendation and
background on the item.
Council Member Okun returned at 8:13 p.m.
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Jon Olson, Architect representing Hannah's Home provided an overview and presentation of the
project. Ms. Zacarias advised that a soil test had been done on the adjacent property in 1988
and suggested the SPR 07 -13 site be tested as well. She explained possible contamination
concerns, the impact of such and her suggestions. Mr. Olson replied with proposed compliance
and noted soil analysis results previously completed that would be made available to the Village.
Manager Couzzo responded that the village would evaluate the existing reports, and if any,
further tests would be required.
Attorney Davis asked Council Member Okun for any ex parte communications, he had none.
Ms. Carol Beresford, Founder of Hannah's Home offered the established criteria for residents
and education, noted volunteerism, helpful donations and day to day operations. Pastor Paul
Beresford reported great changes in the women who have resided at the facility.
Mayor Brennan closed the public hearing.
MOTION Council Member Paterno moved approval of SPR 07 -13 with the stipulation of the
staff report granted and the 2007 report produced for Village assessment; seconded by Council
Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
19. ORDINANCE 27 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. AT
ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, DIVISION 8. GARAGE SALES AND
OTHER OUTDOOR SALES, BY AMENDING THE TITLE OF DIVISION 8 AND
SECTIONS 78 -551 THROUGH 78 -554 TO CLARIFY AND REVISE EXISTING
REGULATIONS REGARDING THESE ACTIVITIES, AND BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY
NEW SECTION 78 -561. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS
AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTING SPECIAL EVENTS WITHIN
THE VILLAGE
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 27 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno referred to the mention of no penalties, special events and garage sale
permits. He also questioned alcohol limitations and adding further event restrictions for
disregard of Village permit regulations. Attorney Davis responded that a Special Magistrate was
used to enforce fines and Village now held an existing maximum $500 fine which was imposed
administratively, nothing was addressed in the code.
Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, stated that a recent event was given permission to sell
beer, contrary to rumors that beer as sold without a permit.
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Manager Couzzo noted violation dynamics and indicated holiday events would have persons
drinking publicly and in violation. He explained consequences of approving the draft language
and suggested alcohol allowance be Council approved. Vice Mayor Arena suggested care be
taken before approving language which could be difficult to enforce. Attorney Davis clarified
Village sponsored events and alcohol permitting.
Mrs. Campbell reported that events in her plaza offered wine inside, no liquor. She felt
businesses were not aware of what was and was not allowed and felt "outdoor" should be
stated.
Council Member Paterno voiced concern with residents who were combining garage sales and
Craigslist businesses out of their homes. Vice Mayor Arena supported limiting garage sale
events to two per year. Mayor Brennan suggested two signs be allowed. Council Member
Paterno noted that signs were abandoned in the past. Vice Mayor Arena suggested a six p.m.
sign removal be stipulated with a $50 fine for signs left.
David Green, 241 Fairway West proposed three signs be allowed.
MOTION Vice Mayor Arena moved approval of Ordinance 27 -13 with the word outdoor added
and garage sales limited to two per year during a 12 month period; seconded by Council
Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Items 20 and 21 were removed from the agenda.
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22. ORDINANCE 38 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ART. X.
OFF - STREET AND ON- STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. BY
PROVIDING NEW PARKING REGULATIONS FOR VETERINARY OFFICE USES, BY
ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING PARKING LOT TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES
AND INTERNAL SIGNAGE, AND REGARDING OFF - STREET YARD AREA PARKING
SPACES; FURTHER REVISING CERTAIN PARKING SPACE, LOADING AREA AND
DRIVE AISLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND BY PROVIDING FOR INTERNAL
CONSISTENCY AND UPDATED GRAPHICS; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 78.
ZONING. BY REPEALING ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS, DIVISION
11, PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES ON PRIVATE LOTS
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 38 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Okun recommended striking speed bumps and quoted the police chief as they
slowed things down and placed people at risk. Council Member Paterno suggested signs be
checked to see if they were per original site plans and questioned illegal modifications of
driveways and the placement of rock. Attorney Davis clarified areas must be bordered and loose
gravel must be contained.
Nilsa C. Zacarias, Director of Planning and Zoning stated parking specifications had been
changed to nine feet wide per Village traffic engineers. She noted previous reference tables
were confusing and had been updated as well.
Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle voiced her support for ten foot wide parking spots and her
understanding that less accidents were caused when larger parking areas were offered.
Attorney Davis noted the existing code stipulated spaces at nine by eighteen.
Harold Taylor, 13 Chapel Court, felt Publix had hired expert developers to configure their
parking lot specifications and suggested care be taken when the Village asked for speed bumps
and signs to be removed. He felt the Village could inherit responsibilities if incidents occurred
from their removal.
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Manager Couzzo questioned developments in progress and how the changes would affect
those projects. Attorney Davis responded that the law on the books at the time of application
would be followed and Council could request the applicant adopt the new implementations.
MOTION Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 38 -13 with parking spaces
width set at 10 feet and verbiage be removed regarding traffic calming devices; seconded by
Council Member Paterno; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
23. ORDINANCE 39 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX. SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS. DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING. BY AMENDING THIS DIVISION TO
UPDATE CERTAIN "FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING" REQUIREMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF SUCH
REGULATIONS TO NEW CONSTRUCTION AND CERTAIN RE- DEVELOPMENT; TO
UPDATE CODE GRAPHICS AND PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 39 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno suggested tree canopies be increased to larger than the five feet.
Attorney Davis suggested 12 feet. Council agreed on 16 feet.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comment
the hearing was closed.
MOTION Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 39 -13 with tree height
stipulated at 16 feet; seconded by Council Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
24. ORDINANCE 41 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 46. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, AT ARTICLE III.
PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDING, BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW DIVISION
2. TO BE ENTITLED "PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES "; RELOCATING AND UPDATING SAID REGULATIONS
FROM CHAPTER 78 ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 11; AND ALSO RELOCATING AND
UPDATING RELEVANT DEFINITIONS FROM CHAPTER 78 ARTICLE I
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 41 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Paterno suggested the word effectively be eliminated and questioned travel
trailers on page six of the ordinance. Attorney Davis noted the six foot screening and that 15
foot RV's were not required to be screened. Council Member Paterno asked that the word
carport be struck under R1A.
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Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle indicated her protest regarding RV's and extensive
screening.
Vice Mayor Arena suggested the planting of a three foot hedge for screening be required before
a boat is parked. Mayor Brennan felt the stipulated two year growth regulation was difficult to
monitor.
Mayor Brennan closed the public hearing.
MOTION Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 41 -13 with changes as
follow: change the 14 day period under section 46 -73 to 30 days, remove the word "effectively"
and when referencing R1A the word "carport" be removed, seconded by Vice Mayor Arena;
motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
25. ORDINANCE 42 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE
IX SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AT DIVISION 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW, TO
PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY, TO UPDATE THE LIST OF OUTSIDE
REGULATORY AGENCIES, TO BRING LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS INTO
CONFORMANCE WITH THE VILLAGE'S COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
TO PROVIDE FOR THE VILLAGE'S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, TO
PROVIDE FOR AN OPTIONAL CONCEPTUAL PRE - REVIEW PROCESS AND TO
UPDATE CERTAIN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE IMPOSITION OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND AT DIVISION 3.
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, SECTION 78 -365, TO SPECIFY THAT CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANTING OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION MUST
BE RELATED TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND BE ROUGHLY
PROPORTIONAL TO THE ANTICIPATED IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT RULINGS BY THE UNITED
STATES SUPREME COURT; AND AT SECTION 78 -369, TO UPDATE OPTIONAL
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PRE - APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 42 -13 title into the record and explained the changes.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing to Council for comments; there being none she
opened the hearing to the public. There being no public comment the public hearing was
closed.
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MOTION Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 42 -13; seconded by Council
Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
26. ORDINANCE 44 -13, FIRST READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS, BY PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT AND
PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER CONSISTENT WITH
MAXIMUM PENALTIES ALLOWED BY STATE LAW; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS.
Attorney Davis read Ordinance 44 -13 title into the record.
Council Member Okun questioned citations. Attorney Davis offered clarity.
Mayor Brennan opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comment
the hearing was closed.
MOTION Council Member Paterno moved approval of Ordinance 44 -13; seconded by Council
Member Okun; motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
STANDING REPORTS
• Village Attorney
Attorney Davis had nothing to report.
• Village Manager
Manager Couzzo noted a suggestion from Arcadis regarding replacement of asbestos pipes and
stated that the $7,000 report recently approved would not be prepared and explained options.
He encouraged Council to combine efforts in addressing the situation through Jupiter Inlet
Colony's project.
ANY OTHER MATTERS
Vice Mayor Arena noted a suggestion to make Remembrance Park a Boat Parking /storage.
Council Member Paterno felt neighboring properties values would be reduced.
Mayor Brennan suggested that Manager Couzzo and Brad Gomberg move forward with Verizon
regarding tower space. Consensus of Council supported.
Mayor Brennan recommended workshops be changed or cancelled if they fell too close to the
Regular Council meeting. She also felt workshop agendas should be limited to three items
unless a pressing ordinance need be added. She also reminded Council of the time certain of
9:00 P.M.
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Vice Mayor Arena added that discussions remain on topic.
Consensus of Council was that workshops and regular meetings be a minimum of ten days
apart.
Attorney Davis suggested that the ordinance deadline be extended past the December 2013
date and indicated March 2014 would be more accommodating. Council agreed.
ADJOURNMENT Vice -Mayor Arena moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Council
Member Okun. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 4 -0; therefore, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deanna Mayo 7
Assistant to the Village Clerk
Note These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not
verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the
Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.
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