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VII..LAGE OF TEQUE5TA
CO Y APPEARA�vCE B4ARD
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JUNE 21, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLI� CALI�
The Tequesta Co�unity Appearance Board held a meeting in
the Village Council Chambers at 357 Tequesta Drive,
Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, June 21, 2000. The meeting
was called to order at 9:30 A.M. by Vice Chair Vic Strahan.
The Boardmembers present introduced themselves. Boardmembers
present were Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Steve Parker, Robert
Stein� Richard Sterling, and Gerald Wenta. Also in
attendance was Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board, and
alternate Raren Flint. Clerk of the Board Ladd invited
alternate member Raren Flint to observe the proceedings.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boaxdmember Sterlinq made a motion to approve the revised
Agenda. Boardmember Stein seconded the m�tion. The vote on
the motion was:
Vic Strahan - for
Steve Parker - for �
Robert Stein - for
Richard Sterling - for
Gerald Wenta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the revised
Agenda was approved as submitted.
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IIT. REORGANIPATION OF THE COI�lI1NITY APgEARANCE BpARD
1. Appointment of Chairman
Boarda�tnber Parker nominated Vic Strahan as Chairmaa.
Boardmember Stein seconded the nomination. The vote on
the nomination was as follows:
Vic Strahan - for
Steve Paxker - for
Robert Stein - for
Richard Sterlinq - for
Q�erald Wenta - for
Vic Strahan was thexefbre �l.ected. Chainnan .
2. Appointment of Vice Chair
Chair Strahan gassed the gavel aad naminated Board�nember
Parker as Vice Chair. Boardm�nber 3tein seconded the
nominatian. The vote on the nominatian was as follo�s:
Vic Strahan - for
Steve Parker - for
Robert Stein - for
Ri.c�iard aterling - for
Gerald Wenta - for
Steve Parker was th�refore elected Vice Chair.
3. Appointment of Clerk of the Board
Boarc�nber Wenta no�ii.nate�i Scott D. Ladd as Clerk of the
Board. Boarc�member Stein seconded the nomination. The
vote on the nomination was as follows:
Vic Strahan - for
Steve Parker - far
Robert �tein - for
Richard Sterlinq - for
Gerald Wenta - for
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Scott D. Ladd was therefore el�cted Clerk of th� Board.
IV. CON.�JN=CAT=C1NS FROM CITIZENS �
Wad� Griest, 494 Dover Road, questioned changes made to the
agenda after it was posted. Clerk of the Bo�.rd Scott D.
Ladd expla�nec�! that he was res�onsible for making the
decision and that minor items could be added. Mr. Zadd
reparted tl�at t�e item added was an app].ication from ENCON
which was a standard application .far rehabilitation of a
lift station, whieh was similar to athers that had come
before the Community Appearance Bo.ard. Mr. I�add explained
that a large p�oject would not-be added to the agenda at the
eleventh hour.
Sharon Aalker member of the Village Counci.l, commen.ted that
she had been an alternate member of the Comm.unity Appearance
B oard, wh was ho she becaxx�e involaed in community
g'overnment .� Ms . Walker thanked the new members of the Board
for their vailli.nc�.ess tQ serve ar�d asked each one to review
their copy of the portion of the Village Charter which
empowered this Board. Ms. Walker em�hasized th.at the
Village Council relied on this Board. Vice Chair Parker
expressed his opinion that a building architect was needed
on the Board. Ms . Walker noted that Mr, i�2.iller, a building
architect w��.o had applied for membershi�a, had agreed to his
appiication being kept on file in case of other openings on
the Board. l�s. Walker eommented that the Village Charter
required projects approved by the Board to be har�n.onious,
which included bath landscaping and architecture. Ms.
Walker pointed out graphic boards of previous projects which
staff had d�.splayed. Ms. Walker reported th.ere were two
large remaining parcels in the Village, and asked that as
applications for those parcels were presented, the
Boardmembers keep in mind everything that had been going on
in the downtawn area and to xnake i� all harmonious. Ms,
Walker used the application to be presented today from EATCON
as an exam�le, stating the Village Council did not know
plant materials, did not know enough to ask what would
stabilize gravel placed around the lift station, etc., and
therefore reiied heavily on the Community.Appearance Board.
Clerk of the Board Ladd commented that the Board would be
gett.ing their feet wet soon with an applicaiton from Centex
Homes who had contracted to purchase the 7-1/2 acre Dorner
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tract and planned to construct 90 exclusive townhomes. Mr.
. Ladd advised that each Boardmember should have received
in.formation on the Sunshine Law in their packet, which meant
that Boardmembers could not discuss projects outside of the
of�icial meetings. Mr. Ladd highly recommended that
Boardmambers visit sites of projects before meetings, and if
approached they could converse; however, any discussion
outside the public meeting must b� disclosed at the meeti�,g.
Ms. �add explained that the Sunshine Law� �ras originally
enacted to prevent membexs of Boards being polled by
applicants who tried, amon� othe� things, to get m�mbers on
their side before applications were heard.
v. �Pxo�tAZ. aF p�vzous r.���� ra�s
The minutes of th.e April 27, 200p meeting were di.scussed,
Chair Strandn noted that on page 3 the coum�.ent seemed to
attract lightning had been attributed to him. in error.
Since the Board consisted of so many new mem�ers and th.ere
would never be a quorum of those who had attended the April
27, 20Q0 meeting, the minutes +of that meeting were approved
administratively with deletion of the words see�ed to
attract light_ning.
VI. NEW BUSINESS �
1. An applic�,tian froxn Sames Hage].and, �gent for Frelud�
Properta.es C3roup, owtzer af the property locat�d at 52i
Old Dix3.e Highway, to remodel the buildinq front by
r�ving the exi�ting waod �iding and replacing with
Hardi-Board siding pain�ted �I�slinn, cut two new arches
and trim out with rot�gh cedar.
James Aogeland, building contractor, and Bruce
Roth�nberg, owner of Prelude Properties, were present.
Mr. Hogeland presented the request to make minor
alte�rations, and to reglace old, rotted waod. Mr.
Hogeland advised that the buildinc� structure would not
support the weit}ht of stucco; therefore, Ha�di-Board
siding which looked like stucco was proposed. Arche�
were propased so that th� building would blend in with
the n.earb�r library building, new post office, and
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apartments, which all had arches. Mr. Rothenberg
commented that people still came to the building looking
for the post office, and that the proposed renovations
should make people realize the post office was no longer
in this building. A pamphlet describing Hardi-Board
products was presented and viewed by the Boardmembers.
Mr. Rothenberg advised that the building housed
admi.n.istrative offices for two compani.es, one medical
supply business and oae software leasin.g business, and
that neither business had any walk-in customer traffic.
Mr. Rothenbe�g advised that only a small sign i.n the
window was needed in order for mail to be delivered, and
that the btxildinq did not rec;uire ang other siqnage . Mr .
Hogeland commented that the soffit would be replaced with
Hardi-Board also. Chair Strahan cammented that the
drawing provided did not represent the building correctly
and was out of scale. Mr. Hogeland comm.ented only the
siding was to be replaced and that no windows, etc. would
be changed. Boardmember Sterlinq commented that the trim
size was too small for the scale of the building. Clerk
of the Board Ladd recom�n.ended that the trim. be 1�' x 6" �
instead of 1" x 4", which would be closer to scale with
the facade, with which Boardm.ember Sterling agreed.
Boardmember Sterling inquired whether a fascia board
could be added, to which Mr. Hogeland responded there was
no existing overhang, so unless the roof was changed a
fascia could not be added. Nlr. Ladd noted that the roof
was brand new. Karen Flint commented there was no
landscaping to soften the overhang wh.ich extended out
about six feet . Mr . Ladd co�.ented that the muslin color
would blend better with the brick and, the roof. Mr.
Hogeland advised that new 521 numbers would be placed on
the building.
Boardmember Parker requested that ga�s in the perimeter
cocoplum hedge be filled in, and commented that some of
the existing sabal palms were in poor conditioxl.. The
applicant stated those concerns had already been
addressed, since the pre8ious owner had retained a
landscaper to restore the landscaping before Prelude
Properties purchased tl�e pro�erty. Plants replaced
before the purchase that had died were going to be
replaced again by the landscaper, and the applicant
expressed a desire to conform to Village specifications.
Ghair Strahan commented that �ras a case for Code
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Enforcement since the plan had previously been approved.
Mr. Rothenberg explained that Code Enforcement had
approved the new plantings before they purchased the
buildi.ng .
Clerl� of the Board Scott D. Ladd requested that the
accessibility handrail be painted muslin, to which the
applieant r�sponded affirmatively,
Vice Chair Parker made a mation to approve the
applicat3.on fronE Jaa�es $oqela�td agent for Prelude
Properties (�roup, owner of the property locat�d. at 521
Old Di.xie 8ighway, to remodel the building front by
remaving the existing wood siding and replacing with
Hasdi-Boa�d siding painted °Musl�.n� cut two new arches
and trim out with rough cedar, with the trim size to be
increased from 1� x 4" to 1" S 6" � and the handrails in
front of the buildi.ng to be painted �Muslinn.
Boardmember Wenta seconded the mati.en. The vote on the
mation was:
Vic 3trahan - for
Steve Parker - for
l�obert Steia - far
Richard Sterling - for
Qerald Wenta - for
The motion was therefore p�ssed and adopted.
�. An applica.tion from Jupiter .�; Sa.gn for a 4� s 8' blue,
white and gold pai.nted plywood sign for �Lighthons� Center
for tlae Arts Studi.o" at 395 Seabroo�c Road.
Jeffrey Weiss of Jupiter Speedi Sign presented the request
and described �he proposed sign as consistiag of 1/2" th�Ck
plywood painted blue to match the building trim. The
plywood would be attached to the cQncxete wall of the
building with tapcons. Mr. Aeiss was asked whether a frame
around the sign was planned, to which he responded there
urould be no frame. Mr. Weiss explained that the existing
building identifi.cation signage consi.sted of individual
letters which would be remoged and the wall would be
patched and repaiated. Alternate Raren Flint qaestioned
how long the sign would last, to which Mr. Weiss responded
it would probably last approxa.mately five years but would
need to be recaulked in two years. Mr. Weiss commented that
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even using marine plyraood, t�.e wood would probably be
rotted in five years. The Board question.ed what options
were available other than plywood. Mr. Weiss explained
that he had �ecox�n.ended fiberglass, which would be about
the sam.e price � b�a.t the applicant had v,ranted a thicker
sign. Mr. Weiss stated he had recommended the fiberglass
because i.t was xnaterial th�t could be pain.ted on, the
material had been appxoved by DOT for their street signs,
the fiberglass would aot diseolor unless water from a
sprinkler hit it, and it would not rot ox bend. A member
of the Board guestiaaed why the sign could not just be
painted on the buildiug, to which Clerk of the Board Ladd
respanded that was not allowed under Village code.
Boardm.em'ber Wenta questioned whether lettering would look
better on fiberglass or on wood� to which Mr. Weiss
responded he did not bel�eve an.y difference would be
noticed, although there would be just a little more
dim ension using wood. Mr. Weiss stated he recomm.ended the
fiberglass� that it would be p�re white, was easy to paint
on, and just the sign portion could be repainted when.
needed withaut re�aintiag the background also. Mr. Weiss
advised the pain.t would la�t the same length of time on
either fiberglass or wood.
Chai� Strahan expressed his opinion that it was straage no
fram.e taas proposed for the sign, for an organization which
thrived on art. Discu�sion ensued. Mr. Weiss stated he
knew of n.o other m.aterial that could pxavide a fram.e for
the sign except wood. Opinion.s of the Boardmembers were
that t�.e sign looked tempora=y ar industrial, that
archi.tect�ral detail was needed, and that placin.g a. piece
of �lywood on the wall would deg�ade the buildin.g. The
possibility of a free-standing gign was discussed. Clerk
of the Baard Ladd explained that the si�e was allowed to
have a monum.en.t sign., which was the current trend in the
Vi.11age. The cost of a monument s�,gn was discussed.
Cowa.cilmember Walker offered a suggestion that if the
applicant could not afford a monum.ent sign. that the size
of this sign could be increased and a border painted on.
A Boardme�ber suggested routing out the sign. corners to
give the sign a d�fferent shape; however, Mr. Weiss
explained that tY�e applicant wanted to keep the sqnare look
of their logo. Mr. Weiss commented that the size of the
sign could be reduced slightl�t-90 o to 95 o-whicl7. would leave
room on the edge to paint a 1" frame, and suggested the
border be the gold colo� used as an accent on the sign.
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`Tice Chair Parker made a icrrn�tion to approve the
apglieata.on from Jupiter Speedi Sign for a�' x 8* blue,
white and gold painted sign for �L3ghthonse Center for the
Arts Studion at 395 3�abrook Road, provided that the
plgwood was chanqed to f.ib�rgla�ss and the signage si.z�
reduaed enough to add a gold one-inch wide border around
the peri.meter of the siqn. Boardmember Wenta secanded
the motion. The vote on the m�tion was:
Vic St�ahan - for
Steve Parkex - for
Robert Stei.n - for
Ricllard Sterling - for
Gerald We�ta - for
The moti.on was therefore passed and adopted.
Chair Strahan rec�ested �hat if the building was going to
be repainted that the drawings on the build.�g be painted
out. Chair Strahan expressed �.is opinion that the drawi.ngs
looked tacky and could encourage other children to add to
them. Clerk of the Board Zadd eom�n.ented that the dra�ings
were a fox�o. of signage and must be approved by the
�ommdunity Appearance Boa�d. Nlr. Ladd. recalled that the
mural painted by high school students on the Ri.nker
buildi.ng had been a�proved b�t the Board. Mr. Ladd
connnented that this was a co�ercial building that could
not have design� unless approved. In response to a coman�nt
that this was a matter for Code Enforcement, Mr. Ladd
explained that a niee letter would be sent before action
was taken by Code Enforcement. Mr. Aeiss stated he would
�ass oa the information concerning the drawings on the
building. Mr. I,add co�ranented that nothing was allowed
faci.ng the �t}bl�.e right-of-wag; �nd Chair Strahan. expressed
concern that although the drawings were not offensive, they
eould open the door to other graffiti. Mr. Zadd reported
that Palm Beach Coun.ty had passed an an.ti-graffiti
OrCI].I].dTiC@� which the Village had not doae since they relied
on the review process to take care of the problem and that
all graffiti was n.ot offensive.
3. An applic�tion from Louahatchee River District far the
rehabilita.tion of Li.ft Station. �7t? at the corner of
Tequesta Drive and Country Club Drive.
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Paul Brienza, Di.rector of Engineering f'or ENCON, presented
the request to replace a wet-dry station installed during
the 1970's with a more sfficient modern lift station. Mr.
Brienza reported that i€ approved, this would be the third
lift station replaced within the Villa.ge, a.n.d there were
a couple of others that needed to be replaced. One
stru�ttxre o� t�.e old sta�tio� wota.ld be replaced with a
manhole cover and the other structu.re would be covered out
of sight with a flat slab on grade. The o�.ly visible
portion wauld be the electrical cantrol paael which would
stand up above grade. 1�. Brienza sta�ed that the old
fencing wav.ld be rexnoved and new 6' board-on-board fencing
would be placed along the property line between the site
and Steve Okun� s property. Mr. Brien.za reviewed the site
plan dra.wi.�g which showed item.s to be provided by ENCON,
proposed Village landscaping, ,and existi.ng laridscaping.
A vibu.�n.um hedge, wax myrtle plants, sod, and a groundcover
of white river rock on visquee� was proposed. Landscaping
was pro�osed to be added to block the view in the present
gap through which the lift station could be seen. Clerk
of the Board Ladd xeported that the Village Council's
motion had been to approve the plan sv�bject to additional
landscapin.g being added b� the Community Appearance Board
at their discretion. The plan proposed that the viburnum
hedge be maintained at a 3Q" heiqht. Mx. Brien�a reported
that the control panel was approximately 6' high, and the
hedge cat.tld be allawed ta g�ow higher. Vice ehair Parker
stated the plan could not be accepted since it did not
contain a plat�.t list shawing �cra�ie,ti.es, sizes, or
quantitie�. Mr. Ladd responded that since ENCON had no
exnployees who kaew abota.t plaats, in the past they had
relied on the Community Appearance Board to provide
varieties, sizes, etc., in lieu of hiring a landscape
architect. Mr. Ladd stated that the Board could require
the ap�licant to retu.�n with a p�lan. from a landscape
axchitect.
Steve Qkun, owner of the property adjacent to that of the
applicant, stated he was a new resident to Bayview Terrace
and could answer questions regardiug irrigation. Mr. Okun
explained that he had met with ENCON aad suggested they
enhance the appeaxance of the �,rhole area since thE corner
was an eyesore. Mr. Brienza had met with Mr. Okun, and the
board-on-boa�d fen.ci.�g hac� been agreed upon since there had
been malodor and rodent problems with the existing lift
station. P2r. Okun reco�.end.ed that in addition to addi.ng
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floweririg plants, p�ants that emittec� an odor to counteract
the malodor also be installed. Mr. Brienza co�ented that
a lot of the malodor would ]ae eliminated with the new
plant. Vice Chair Parker suggested that confedexate
lasmine could be �lanted ox� the fence aad that there were
plenty of other fragrant plants. Nlr. Okua requested that
no plants be on.the fence, which'could cause a maintenance
problem. The existing shell rock xoad was discussed. Mr.
Brienaa commented th.�t ENCON co�zld sod the part of the
roadway that they owned. Coun.cilmember Aalker com�.entecl
that when the Village Council had appraved replacement of
the lift station, they had done so with the stipulation.
that the lan.c�scapi�.g be u�graded an.d tied in with the
streetscape, and that there was a question. regarding
�xrigation. Mr. Brienza stated that there was irrigation.
Mr. Okun reported he had met with the HOA president to
assure that the spri�akle�s would be adequate, an�-], had
learned there was an agreement perm:'ttting HOA' s to have
ir=igation Qn ptxblic propertg. Mr. Qkun reqtiested a copy
of that agreement.
Discussion ensu.ed regardinq poss�:bly mov�nng the road or the
electrical panel; however, Mr, Brienza explained that those
items cauld not he moved since the operation of the li.ft
station would be affected. Vice Chair Parker e�ressed hi.s
opiaion that the hed.ge and wax m�rtle plants were not
needed, but that the free form.bed should be expanded and
the roadway sodded. Moving a tree r�ras discussed, to which
Chair 5trahan responded that tree had already been moved.
Other changes were discussed. Mr. Bri.enza asked about
meeting with Mr . Parker regarding the landscapin.g, to which
Vice Chair Parker responded that he should abstain from
designing the landscaping, but that the Board would make
their de�ires known dt�ring this meeting. Mr. Okun objected
tY�.at removing landscaping would negate the agreement he
had m.ade with ENCE3N to add more, not less landscaping, to
make the corner disappear with upgrading landscaping, and
explained that bot� he and Trent Aalker had sold EATCON
portions of their property to facilitate this concept.
Boardmember Wenta stated he agreed with Vice Chair
Parker's suggestion to remove the hedge and recreate and
ex�and the planting bed, and agreed with elimi.nating the
gravel road extension. Mr. Ladd commented that Yacht
Club Place residents had access via the abandoned roadway
and the Village was taking a no comment stance at thi.s
time. Chair Strahan comm.ented that with the new fence,
access would be difficult. Mr. Wenta suggest�d a larger
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buffer on the southwest and making the bed bigger and on
the east side using larger plants such as the wax myrtle
to provide a screea. It ��s suggested that the proposed
stone be used abutting the structure and Mr. Wenta
recommended elim.ination of singZe plantings in favor of
the whole design as a buffer. Mr. Brienza commented that
t�.e nev� lift station should eliminate 90� of the odor
problem, plus an odor retardant had been added upstream.
Vice Chair Parl�er reviewed the comments ex�iressed by the
Board:
Rec�eate free fo�m plant beds; eli�ninate hedges; plant
beds to be curvilinear; consider fragrant plant material;
no vines shall be placed an fence; eliminate shell rock
road and replace with sod; add plant list quantities and
sizes and fragrant �lants to �alan; em�hasize buffering af
the electrical panel with plants of appropriate height.
Chair Strah�n commented tl�at the Board had basically
redesigned this landscape plan, which they had tried to
avoid do,ing over the years� and �his was not a function
of the Board. Mr. Brienza stated that George Gentile
cauld draw a plan, anc� Mr, Ladd comm.ented that staff
cauld advise Mr. Gentile, and that his plan cauld then be
brought bac1� to t�e Board. Mr. Brienaa requested that
construction of the facilities be allowed to proceed.
Clerk of the Board I�ae�d ex�lained that he would issue a
permit subject to final approval of the landscaping by
the Village.
Viae Ehair Parker made a motion to �able t'�e application
from Loxahatchee River District for the rehabilitation of
Lift Station #70 at the aorner of Tequest� Drive and
Country Club Drive in order to revise the landscaping
plan to coorclinate wi.th the Villaqe streetscape plan and
to incorporate the following suggestions made by the
Board:
Recreate free fo�n plant beds; eliminate
hedges; plant beds to be curvilineax;
consider fragrant plant �naterial; no vines
shall be placed on fence; eliminate shell rock
road and �eplace with sod; add plant list
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quantities and sizes and fraqrant plants to
plan; em�hasize buffering of the electrical
paFiel w�.th pla�ts of app�opriate height;
The revised landscaping plan shall be brought bac;k to the
Board for review. Boar�r Stei.n seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Vic Strahan - for
Steve Paxker - far
Rob�rt Stei.n - for
Richard 3terling - for
Gerald Wenta - for
The moti.an was therefore passed and adopted.
VII. TJNFIAISHED BIISINS83 .
Mr . Ladd anno�a.ncecl t�.at the V�llage Attorney would condv.ct
a training session for the Board, and that although no date
had yet been set, it was desired to da tYiis as soon as
possible. Mr. I,add explained that this Board had a lot of
power an.d �eec�ed �o use ttaat �ower to �ork with applicants
and not necessarily against them, but could help the
Vill�ge wit� many items ta achieve �h.� look desired for the
Village.
Chair Straha� repo�ted that former �hai� Coben had sent a
letter regarding the condition of the Tequesta post office
to Ted Terri.�ttino at the II. S. Postal Service in. Georgia,
as reco�.ended by Code Enforcem.ent Officer Irovando.
Coun�ilmember Walker reported that the Village Council had
passed two resolutions, one in line with Mr. Coben's letter
reques�ed a letter be sent to the District Maaager in
Inl ddle Florida regarding lack of maintenance and
landscaping. A replg had been received and read at the
last Village Council meeti.ng, which indicated awareness of
the problems and advised that they� were in th� process af
hiring a main.tenance crew. Councilmember Aalker explained
that the ather resolution g�assed b� the Village Council was
to request Congress make the Tequesta Branch post of.fice
a free�standing post office and n.o longer a substation of
Jupiter, based on the fact that over 16,000 addresses were
handled every ciay by that branch. The resolution had been
sent to Congrsssman Mark Foley, who had started the
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process. Councilm.�mber Wall�er stated she would call
Congressman Eoley before the next Village Coun.cil m.eeting
so that she could report on the status. Problems with the
la�d�scaping were discussed. Mr. Ladd adv�ised that Gode
Enforcement act�on.� were real2y not enfoxceable aga�.nst the
Federal Government. Discussion ensued �egardix�.g the
reasoning fax requesti.ng a free-standing po�st office.
Councilm.ember Walker expressed hope that t�.e Village would
have a better relation�hip with the post of�ice if �hey had
their own. branch with its own postma.ster.
C�a.�.x Strahaa refe��ed to the previou� minutes aud asked
whethez the condition of the landscaping in f�ont of
Village Hall had been rectified, to whicY�. no one responded.
CYr.air Strahan notet�. also that Plartner Ixwin had been going
to check on whEther ENCCSN would repla�e the pl�n.ts they had
killed during the sewer installatiori. and xeport baek to the
Boaxd. Plann�r Ir�in indicat�d this m.atter was still
� pending. Clerk of the $oard Ladd reported that laadscapi.ng
items would be addr�ssed with ENGON be�vr� the psoject was
ended.
Boardm.ember McCormick' s qtxestior� at the pxevi.ous meeting
as to the function of the big box �.ea= the east entrance
to Bay Terrace, between Bay Terrace an.d the cht�rch, was
answered by Mr. Ladd, who stated that the box was a
BellSouth jvxiction bpx. Chair St�ahan noted th�t
Boardme�aber MoCormick had repprted the 30' high lights in
the Presbyterian church parking lot were left on al], night
and lit u,p the insid� of nea�by homes,, and she had planned
to ca11 the churc.h regarding this si�uation; however, it
was n.ot known. whether she had co�.tacted the Chu.rch or what
th�ir response had beea.
VIII. ANY OT�iER MATTERS
Baardmember Sterling co�euted that the plan. p�esented by
prelude Properties had been crudely done a.nd questioned
whether there was a requiremen.t that plans be drawn by an
archi��ct. Mx. I,add stated his belief that the appearaxtce
plan clid not ha�re such a rec,�.irement, and r�c,�t,tested �'la.nner
I�win to look into this ma�te� to see what the appearance
plan stated in r�gard to presentation materials. Mx. Ladd
r�ported that the �oning code �rc�s in process of bein.g
revised.
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C:ON�ILJNITY APPEARANCE BQARD
MEETING MINQTES
JiJNE 21, 2000
PAQE 14
Boardmember Stein rec�uested an upda�e on Tequesta V'illage
Center. Clerk of the Board Ladd responded that the project
should start moving again shortly, and th.at the developer
had been waitin.g for financial reason.s for the Village to
decide where theg were goi.nq to put �k�.eir new facili.ties.
Nlr. Ladd reported that M. J. Anderson was under contract
to build Builcling A and that the infrastructure for that
buildi.ng was already in plaCe. The permi.t fox Building A
was anticipated to be i�sued withix� the uext 60 days, and
then the Village would install half of the new street.
5ubsequentlg JMZ was to begin Phase II, Building B, at the
southeast corner, and then the Village saould be required
to tear down the old shopisix�g center so that the remaining
parcels co�ld be developed. Mr. Ladd reported that at the
last Village Cowa.cil meeting the Vi.11age Council had
approved a new Public Safety complex on. the preseat Village
Hall site and ap��oved the loeation o� a new Muni.cipal
Complex on the JMZ site on either Bxidge Road or Tequesta
Drive. Alternate Razen Fli.rit expressed concern wi.th the
lack of green space at Tequesta Village Center. Mr. Ladd
advised that each parcel must come t�ough a site plan.
review process and except for Builcling A which had already
beera. appxoved, the foatprints and landscaping could change,
and that intexested citizens could express their concern
with tk�e lacl� of greea in this �rolect. Vice Chair Farker
expressed concern regarding lack of parkin.g. Mr. Zadd
responded that Maia Street would be max�*n�zed with angled
parking and that Bridge Road would be changed to augled
�ark�aa.g. Mr . Ladd co�nmaented that this proj ect would have
to juggle space between landscaping an.d parking; and
d�scribed the concept of getting people out of their cars
to take advantage of outdoor seating and activities.
Chai.r St�ahan. announced that three meetings had been
scheciuled by the Village Council regarding the n.ew
facilities far the Village. Mr. Ladd.uxged the members of
the Board to attend and provide input as citizens as to
theix feelings about the downtown area. It was announced
that the schedule for the meetings would be in the Palm.
Beach Post, Supiter Courier, an.d the next two issues of
Smoke Signals. The meeting dates and times were
announced: �'h.ursday, August 3, 7; 00 p.m. ; Satuzday, August
5 at 10:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. Mr.
Ladd advised the Board to cantact Planner Irwi.n with
questions regarding the meetings since he would be out of
town.
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Cx�H+NNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
I�TINt�'. MINUTLS ,
� Zx, 2000
PA� 15
IX. ADJOT7RI�NT
Vi.ce Chair Parker made a mQti.on to adjou�n the meeting.
Boar�r Wenta seaonded the aation. The vote on the
m�tion was:
Fic Stral�a� - far
Steve Park�r - for
Robert S�ein - fo� •
Richard Sterling - for
Gerald �enta - for
The motion was therefare passed and adopted, and the
mee�.inc� was ad�cu�nned at i1:25 a.m.
Respectful.�y submitted,
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Betty Laur
Recording �ecretary
A.TTEST :
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Sc tt D . I,add
G].erk of the Board
DATE APPROVED:
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