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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06H_08/09/2001 • F rF * " VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ,- � DEPA,RTMENT OF COMMUIVITY DEVELOPMENI' � o Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive `'� o � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 •(561) 575-6220 � � y �" Fax: <561) 575-6239 h CO :7 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 27 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Manager's Office at 250 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 A.M. by Chair Vic Strahan. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretary. Boardmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Richard Sterling, and Boardmember Robert Stein. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. Boardmembers Steve Parker and Gerald Wenta were absent from the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the Agenda as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS � There were no communications from citizens. , Recycled Paper . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2001 Page 2 -------------------------- IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2001 regular meeting as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from Sign Craft to replace the following signs at Bank Atlantic, 701 U.S. One North: (1) existing monument sign with a 44.87 sq. ft. double faced monument sign; (2) two directional signs; and, (3) the 18" x S'S" sign at the ATM, all in the new Bank Atlantic logo and colors. A. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Sumner Gatley, representative for the applicant. B. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications Chair Strahan and Boardmember Sterling reported they had visited the site. Boardmember Stein reported he had had no ex-parte communications. C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Sumner Gatley, representative for the applicant, explained that Bank Atlantic was changing their logo State wide and this facility was one of the last three to make the change. The existing monument sign would be replaced in new colors at approximately the same location with landscaping around the sign. Two existing directional signs to be replaced with the same wording. The ATM face on the existing ATM machine would replace the existing panel. Mr. Gatley reported he had conferred with the Village and everything was within code. The plans were reviewed and one sign location was not correct. The plans were �. . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2001 Page 3 -------------------------- marked with the correct location. Chair Strahan pointed out that sign number 7 on the plans did not exist and the ATM sign was number 9. The applicant confirmed that sign number 2 was being changed to the new style. Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell noted this application had gone before the Village Council because the original monument sign base had been narrower, and the application before the Community Appearance Board was for new lettering and color scheme. Mr. Gatley clarified that signs 7 and 8 were the vinyl letters on the glass door announcing the hours and bank name. Mr. Gatley indicated that directional sign number 6 was being turned east-west so it could be read. D. Finding of Fact Based on Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the application from Sign Craft to replace the following signs at Sank Atlantic, 701 U.S. One North: (1) existing monument sign with a 44.87 sq. ft. doubie faced monument sign; (2) two directional signs; and, (3) the 18" x S'S" sign at the ATM, al! in the new Bank Atlantic logo and colors, with the condition that the monument sign is replacing the existing monument sign. Boardmember 5terling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. The applicant indicated the plans would be corrected before requesting the nermits, and commented he agreed with a comment from Mr. Newell that applications should be submitted to the Community Appearance Board before being presented to the Village Council, since they had to submit 22 sets of plans to the Village Council and then 15 more to Community Appearance Board. 2. An applicaiton from Jib Yacht Club Marina, 46 Beach Road, Tequesta, for the construction of ADA compliant restrooms and a 30' x 55' pavilion over the existing concrete deck. A. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required r • COMMUNITY APPEAREINCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2001 Page 4 -------------------------- Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Spencer Lloyd, representative for the applicant. B. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Spencer Lloyd, General Partner, explained that new ADA approved restrooms and a gazebo to conform with the profile of the property were proposed. The gazebo would provide cover for barbequing and shade. Mr. Lloyd indicated he was very cognizant of being on a barrier island, and the proposed roof material was 040 aluminum which was described as the toughest and longest lasting aluminum roof made. The contractor for the gazebo had built the bait shop on the Juno pier. Stainless steel hardware would be used and the structure would be built to yacht specifications. Chair Strahan noted one large sabal was shown growing through the roof. Mr. Lloyd noted the two large sabal palms would be saved if possible and palms and landscaping had been added. Chair Strahan pointed out the original approved plants must remain or be replaced if affected by construction. Mr. Lloyd explained that they were planning to be in the State's "Green Marina" program. They had received a grant for their lift station and when the proposed structure was completed they would be able to meet the criteria for the program. Mr. Lloyd explained that it had been necessary to remove trees when The Colony had installed their fence because there was not room for the trees, and they had been replaced with a hedge and fence. C. Finding of Fact Based on Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the application from Jib Yacht Club Marina, 46 Beach Road, Tequesta, for the construction of ADA compliant restrooms and a 30' x 55' pavilion over the existing concrete deck. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motian, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. The applicant commented this was the only marina in Tequesta and it would be well kept. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2001 Page 5 -------------------------- 3. An application from Wendy's International, Inc., Hollyce Hoover, P.E., � as agent, to renovate/remodel the vacant bank building at 722 U.S. One North for a Wendy's Restaurant. A. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Hollyce Hoover, representative for the applicant. B. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Ms. Hoover commented the existing bank building would be preserved and showed the rear facing K-Mart with the menu board and bun freezer, which appeared to be a part of the building, and which would be landscaped. Ms. Hoover reviewed the architecture, presented materials samples, explained the existing materials of the building would be matched, and the terra cotta roof would match the other roofs. A sample of the band at the top of the building was presented. Ms. Hoover noted that the site would remain the same, except three light poles would be removed to provide room for the drive through facility. Boardmember Sterling requested the mansard roof be carried around on the north elevation, to which the applicant agreed, and to mount the Wendy's sign on the mansard. Mr. Newell noted that the total area of the signs was within code. Two trees pointed out by Boardmember Sterling were to be relocated. Traffic circulation on the site was discussed. Ms. Hoover explained that the existing parking would remain and that they were trying to keep the site as tight as it was currently. Boardmember Sterling noted the sabals along U.S. One were sparse; Ms. Hoover responded those were in the shopping center's landscape area. Ms. Hoover estimated this restaurant would be cornpleted in 120 days. C. Finding of Fact Based on Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve an application From Wendy's International, Inc., to renovate/remodel the vacant bank �. . COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 27, 2001 Page 6 -------------------------- building at 722 U.S. One North for a Wendy's Restaurant with the addition of a mansard roof on the north side as indicated on the plans by Clerk of the Board Jeff Newelt. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 3-0 vote. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Request by Florida Club at Tequesta, 230 Village Boulevard, for a`�field visit" regarding perimeter fencing around apartment project. A. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Troy Holloway of George Gentile & Associates. Jessica Negron, representative for the applicant, and other members of the applicant's company arrived shortly thereafter at 10:35 a.m. and were sworn in at that time. B. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Before the arrival of Ms. Negron, Mr. Holloway explained that the fence had been proposed along the property line for ease of maintenance and the hedge would grow through the fence. Boardmember Stein advised that the Board had requested the fence be connected to the garages, that the biggest concern was the fence's relationship to the landscaping and the two not flowing, and that the fence would look like an afterthought. Jessica Negron, agent for the applicant, and others on behalf of the applicant, arrived at this point at 10:35 a.m. Ms. Negron zequested the fence be put on the property line. Chair Strahan and Boardmember Stein commented the fence should be behind the landscaping instead in front of the landscaping, and that this concern had been previously expressed by all members of the Board. Ms. Negron commented the landscaping could be seen through the fence pickets and she wanted to keep the landscaping on the property line in some areas. Chair Strahan comrnented that when the applicant had appeared before the Board the first time the fence had been shown on a line around the perimeter, to which the Board had objected, especially along Old Dixie Highway and Village Boulevard where it COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 2'7, 2001 Page 7 -------------------------- would be visible from those streets, and the Board wanted the fence behind the landscaping or to have some landscaping in front of the fence. Chair Strahan explained that the Board's other concern had been relating to the berm. Mr. Holloway commented the fence could be moved back 5-10 feet and the landscaping could easily be modified. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. and continued at the site. As a result of the field visit the Board gave the applicant the following direction: Revise landscape plan to include fence behind existing plant beds where possible. Include jogs in fence line and provide additional landscape in front of fence where visible from Village Boulevard and Old Dixie Highway. (All Boardmembers present signed a statement of this direction to the applicant at the site. The statement was witnessed by Jeff Newell, Clerk of the Board, and noted that the landscape plan was revised. The statement has been attached to and made a part of these minutes as Exhibit "A"). VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was terminated at 11:00 a.m. due to the fact that Mr. Stein had to leave to attend a funeral Respectfully submitted, � ,�,�.� 0 Betty Laur Recording Secretary i S � 'z � � � � � t ' J '" �� N r :��• � ' � v '� i' �'i� �� C�p� � � �-�� /�� '4:�-91 .��J e� � . ��e dv � w� � d :� �. � 3 S ��c- -�. �.-,,, q� � }$� G. �!� � . � �� L � a � � ' � �� 4�� ' . GG'�`' J��;� Vi,�o �� C � � �.� � �� o� � � � �� .�'� �• �� t c �la� I ��.f- c � �J . �� --� � i��.�.. ��,/