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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Workshop_02/03/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP February 3, 2014 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, and Council Member Tom Paterno. Council Member D'Ambra was absent. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice -Mayor Arena, motion carried unanimously 4 -0. 1. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA - Discussion on Health Clinic Options 2. Strategic Planning (vision, particulars and priority) Mayor Brennan noted she wanted to ensure the strategic plan was followed when viewing the ordinances and looking at the big picture regarding the Village's vision. ANY OTHER MATTERS Mayor Brennan noted an Executive Session would not be held following the meeting. Merlene Reid, Director of Human Resources, presented a leadership training course and proposed training sessions to the Council for future consideration. She explained the leadership program would assist in succession planning efforts and the Village would work around the employee work schedules to allow participation. Additionally, the graduates would be required to make presentations at the end of the program in order to receive a certificate. Mayor Brennan suggested each Council Member meet individually with Mrs. Reid to discuss the program in depth. 3. ORDINANCE 46 -13, (DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY) AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ART. VI. SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION 2. SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 78 -180. MIXED USE DISTRICT, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT FROM SIX STORIES /84 FEET TO FOUR STORIES /50 FEET; FURTHER AMENDING ART. VII. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, SECTION 78 -225. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT FROM SIX STORIES /84 FEET TO THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT PERMITTED IN THE C -2 ZONING DISTRICT; AND ALSO Village Council Workshop Minutes February 3, 2014 Page 2 AMENDING AT ART. VIII. PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS, SECTION 78 -255. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS, BY REDUCING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT FROM SIX STORIES /84 FEET TO FOUR STORIES /50 FEET IN THE MU ZONING DISTRICT Mayor Brennan commented on her thought processes when reviewing the ordinances and commented on what the Village's vision would be five to ten years from now and the steps Council was taking to fit within that vision. She noted Council needed to look at the long term vision of the Village and questioned lowering the height from 14 feet to 12.5 feet. Attorney Davis advised the proposed height was consistent with the rest of the Code and was simply form over substance and cleanup. He responded to Council Member Paterno's inquiry that the 50 feet included to the middle elevation of the roof. Council discussed in detail 50 feet versus 56 feet, above ground elevations, grade (defined as highest natural elevation prior to structure), underground parking and visual height. Vice -Mayor Arena noted he wanted the Village to look the same ten years from now. Consensus of Council agreed to 50 feet and four stories and to delete in Section 78 -225, "...but up to five stories or 70 feet above average finish grade if one full story..." to the end of the paragraph. 4. ORDINANCE 38 -13 (DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY) 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 Council discussed in detail parking space sizes, conformity issues and existing facilities, developer versus resident friendliness, off street parallel parking lines, double parking spaces lines, ensuring parking rules do not hinder expansion, inclusion of a sketch in the ordinances, parking in yards, landscape rocks, and rock versus stone pavers underneath boats (put sketch of landscape blocks in Code). Attorney Davis stated parking areas were addressed in the RV/Boats portion of the Code. Village Council Workshop Minutes February 3, 2014 Page 3 5. Presentation on Water Line Replacement on Tequesta Drive Village Manager Couzzo suggested the waterlines be replaced on Tequesta Drive between the railroad tracks to the Country Club. Detailed discussion ensued regarding engineering, design, contractor, and Village staff costs; potential of future law changes requiring removal of current pipe, hiring a project administrator, completing the entire project at one time versus in phases, financing options, whether to complete a rate study analysis. Manager Couzzo noted his preference was to move forward with his recommendation, but not with staff completing the work and suggested hiring a project manager and using money in the reserves to pay for the project. Consensus of Council agreed to the following: 1) contract out the Tequesta Drive portion of the project and at the same time work on the long term project as a whole, 2) have a financing plan in place by the time the Tequesta Drive project was completed, 3) Manager to provide Council with a list of items he needs a decision from council regarding, 4) do not complete the rate study, and 5) begin the Tequesta Drive portion of the project immediately. Manager Couzzo noted Council would need to approve the contract design, which would require an appropriation and noted the project ANY OTHER MATTERS Vice -Mayor Arena suggested Council consider a contract with the Sheriff's Office for the unincorporated pockets similar to the fire contract to cover the cost of the police radio system with no funds changing hands. Council Member Paterno addressed his opposition to the Seven50 plan and asked the Council to consider opting out. Mayor Brennan explained she was meeting with Commissioner Valeche later this week and Attorney Davis noted we had not collaborated with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Consensus of Council agreed to have legal prepare a Resolution of opposition for consideration at the February Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC 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.