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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06C_07/12/2001 TF ; � VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPARTMEI�IT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMF.I�I"I' � � Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive a `�'� o � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 •(561) 575-6220 ,� " F�: <561) 575-�239 0 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 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 6, 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, Vice Chair Steve Parker, Boardmember Richard Sterling, Boardmember Robert Stein, and Boardmember Mo11y McCorrnick. Also in attendance were Alternate Karen Flint; Jeff Newell, Director, Community Development Department; and 3oanne Burnsed, Community Development Department. Boardmember Gerald Wenta was absent from the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the Agenda as amended to add an additional agenda item: Appointment of Replacement Clerk of the Board to Replace Former Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion. iII. APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT CLERK OF THE BOARD TO REPLACE FORMER CLERK OF THE BOARD SCOTT D. LADD. Vice Chair Parker made a motion to appoint Jeff Newell as Clerk of the Board. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. Recyclect Paper COMMUNITY APFEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 2 -------------------------- IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. V. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2001 regular meeting with at the intersection of Tequesta Drive changed to at the intersection with the parking lot on page 3. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from JMZ Tequesta Properties, for the following modifications to the previously approved plans for Building "A", Tequesta Village Center (One Main Street): 1) Mix/integrate decorative aluminum railing with cast stone raiiing at 5locations. 2) Add new stair behind colonnade on south side of building. 3) Revise openings on south wall of north stairwell. 4) Add third decorative arch band and column to south section of east wall. I. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Jim Stergas, representative for the applicant. II. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications Chair Strahan, Vice Chair Parker, Boardmember Stein, and Boardmember McCormick all indicated they had visited the site s + COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 3 -------------------------- . and spoken to no one; Boardmember Sterling indicated he had had no ex-parte communications. � III. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Architect Jim Stergas, representative for the applicant, addressed the first item, mix/integrate decorative aluminum railing with cast stone railing at 5locations, by explaining that the original plan showed cast stone railings and modifications had been submitted by the contractor last July but at that time it was not realized that this needed to come before the Community Appearance Board. Mr. Stergas pointed out on the plans and described the locations where the cast stone railing had been changed to a high-quality decorative aluminum railing to provide a lighter look and feel, and explained that the idea had been not to have one element repeated more than was necessary. Mr. Stergas showed prints which reflected the revisions. Vice Chair Parker questioned whether removing the cast stone element on the east elevation at mid point created too much blank wall, to which Mr. Stergas responded that area was set back and a shadow would be cast there, plus the owner was planning to use that area for identification signage. Mr. Stergas indicated there were a couple of other areas which did not show on the print where the owner was looking at coming back and adding cast stone elements to add interest in the breezeway where the fountain was located, but that would be in the future. Mr. Stergas noted that this area had purposely been left blank in anticipation of the owner looking at future identification signage. Mr. Stergas indicated the owner had been interested in using the aluminum railing to compliment the character of the Village Hall if it were to be placed across the street. Mr. Stergas pointed out there were now three arches on the east wall rather than the two shown on the original plan. A new stair had been added behind the colonnade on the south side of the building on the 2-story covered walkway. Mr. Stergas explained that the original intent had been to use that pod for a 2-story restaurant; COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 4 -------------------------- however, the market had not borne out that concept so this area was to be used as office space, along with the rest of the second floor. The restaurant would have required an inside stairway to provide life safety egress; however, the offices required the stairway to be moved to provide life safety egress. Access into the building was discussed by Mr. Stergas. Vice Chair Parker recommended a vine against the stair wall, to which Mrs. Stergas responded that there was landscaping in front of the wall, although perhaps not a vine, and indieated the locations of two planters shown on the plans and explained that there might be a trellis or plants overhanging the egress stair. Mr. Stergas explained that the opening on the east wall had been revised from two non-banded arches to three banded arches. It was noted that the glass wall had to be changed to a solid wall behind the stair. Numbers which were incorrect on the plan w�re changed. Mr. Stergas clarified that the overhanging landscaping had been on the original plans. IV. Finding of Fact Based on Competent Substantial Evidence Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the application from JMZ Tequesta Properties as submitted. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Tabled from the September 27, 2000 Community Appearance Board meeting, an application from Florida Club at Tequesta, 230 Village Boulevard, for the installation of perimeter fencing around apartment project. A. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell swore in Jessica Negron, representative COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 5 -------------------------- for the applicant. B. Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications All Boardmembers had visited the site but had spoken to no one. C. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any. Jessica Negron, agent for the applicant, explained that this request was the same as made at the September 27, 2000 meeting for installation of a perimeter 5' tall aluminum picket fence. Ms. Negron displayed the landscape plan and survey, which had been changed to show where the jogs would be to accommodate major trees, and explained that any damaged trees would be replaced under their landscaping contract. Ms. Negron explained that the surveyor would have to go stake out the fence and that when the contractor went there some of the areas would be changed because some of the columns would have to be removed so views would not be obstructed, that in some portions the fence would go through the hedge, and in some portions the fence might not be needed, for example, the backs of the garages could be used along Old Dixie Highway. Vice Chair Parker noted that neither the landscape plan or the surveyor's plan were accurate. Discussion ensued. Boardmember Stein commented that the berms along Old Dixie Highway and Village Boulevard had not been addressed on the plan. Chair Strahan commented he liked the existing landscaping and questioned what purpose a fence would serve, especially one with so many access points. Ms. Negron explained that all of their properties had a perimeter fence, that the residents always wanted it, that it added value to the project, that the owner felt the project was too open, and that a fence would help the appearance because the landscaping was not fully grown. The fence line shown at the backs of the garages in relation to the berms was discussed. Chair Strahan noted there was a very large transformer sitting at the west side of Building 2A which was not on the plan and the fence went right through that area. Chair Strahan commented that he would have preferred the fence behind the landscaping so that the landscaping would be visible from Old Dixie COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 6 ------•------------------- Highway and Village Boulevard. Vice Chair Parker commented that the main problem was that the columns and the fence went through the landscaping—right through the lawns and beds. Ms. Negron stated that there was a huge budget for landscaping and any damaged plants could be replaced. Chair Strahan commented the landscaping looked really nice now and it complemented the building; and would look even better when it grew more; and that it was nicer to look at shrubs and landscaping from Old Dixie Highway and Village Boulevard than at a fence. Ms. Negron explained that the applicant did not want to take out the landscaping. Chair Strahan explained that the applicant must consider the berm elevation and that digging into the berm would destroy it; and that along Old Dixie Highway the fence would have to be on top of the berm in order to be in a straight line. Boardmember Sterling commented he did not like the plan. Boardmember Stein agreed with Boardmember Sterling, and stated if this was done it would look like an afterthought; and the applicant must come up with a better solution or revise the landscaping around the fence so it did not look like the fence had been added later. Vice Chair Parker stated his concern was the same, and that plants would have to be dug up in order to install fence columns. Mr. Parker commented that the Board needed to see a landscape plan that would soften areas where the fence came out onto the lawn. Mr. Sterling suggested placing the fence behind the hedge, especially on Village Boulevard. Boardmember McCormick commented she understood the reason for the fence, but the Village did not need to see the fence and many people would not like it; however, the residents of this project would want a fence, and the applicant would have to walk a fine line to make both happy. Boardmember McCormick suggested that placing the fence behind the hedge could make both happy, and that the fence should be disguised all along Old Dixie Highway and Village Boulevard. Boardmember Stein recommended the landscaping be revised. Vice Chair Parker suggested where some areas jogged forward that they be jogged back instead. Boardmember Stein requested an elevation to be presented at the next meeting showing the fence in relation to the berm. Chair Strahan noted the fence must be at one height. Boardmember Sterling commented that a straight line must be maintained without elevation changes. Boardmember Stein stated that an elevation showing the fence was needed. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MTNUTES June 6, 2001 Page 7 -------------------------- Chair Strahan commented that the general feeling of the Board was there was not enough information and the Board did not like the aspect of the fence being in front of the landscaping, especially on Village Boulevard and Old Dixie Highway. Ms. Negron indicated that to remedy the situation the surveyor could stake areas to see if it would work to go behind the landscaping and the buildings. Chair Strahan suggested that as little fencing as possible be visible from Village Boulevard, and advised that elevation plans must be submitted since the elevations had not been considered, and the elevations must be taken into account by the landscaper in order to place trees and shrubs. The applicant was requested to draw up a new set of plans for Village Boulevard and Old Dixie Highway and to do elevation plans. Chair Strahan commented that the Village Council had given the applicant permission to put in a fence without taking any of this into consideration, so that if the applicant wanted to install a fence it was up to them, but that it was the job of the Community Appearance Board to safeguard the appearance of the Village. The Board discussed the other areas of the plan apart from along Old Dixie Highway and Village Boulevard, and that those would be acceptable if the format of going behind the trees and hedge was adopted. Mr. Sterling suggested that fencing be inset back a few inches between the garages. It was also suggested that on the corner the fence could be brought back into the building to keep the corner clear of fencing so there would not be fencing out in the intersection at the corner by Building 2A. Chair Strahan noted that there must be access to the transformer . Discussion ensued, and it was agreed the Board needed to see the property with the surveyor's stakes in place, and could meet on-site. Applicant was requested to notify the Department of Community Development when the stakes had been placed. Ms. Burnsed clarified that the fence height was restricted to 6' from grade so the fence would have to be adjusted to a level 6' height. Boardmember Stein requested that when the staking was done that areas which would need additional landscaping be revised on the plan, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 8 ------------------------�- and it was noted that where the fence came out onto bare lawn that either the fence would have to be altered or landscaping would have to be added to hide the fence. Boardmember McCormick advised the applicant that the Board wanted the landscaping prominent and wanted the applicant to go ahead and revise the landscape plan. Boardmember Parker made a motion to table the application from Florida Club at Tequesta, 230 Village Blvd., for the installation of perimeter fencing around the apartment project, previously tabled from the September 27, 2000 Community Appearance Board meeting, with the following direction to the applicant. 1. Fence shall butt into the garages 1, 2, and 3 on the east side. 2. Where fence abuts into the garages there shall be a setback of about 6". 3. Show how the fence and columns relate to existing berms (by stakeout). 4. Show e�sting transformer. 5. Show proposed landscaping with shrubs in front of fence where fence and columns are in the lawn along Village Boulevard and Old Dixie Highway. 6. Replace plants where fence or columns cut through and may destroy plants. 7. Fence must be a maximum of 6' high from average grade, adjusting fence accordingly. Motion was seconded by Boardmember McCormick. During discussion of the motion, the applicant was advised to call Director of Community Development Jeff Newell when stakes were set and ready to be viewed by the Board. Motion carried by unanimous 5-0 COMMU1vITY APPEARANCE BOAR.D MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2001 Page 9 -------------------------- vote. Ms. Burnsed indicated that Ms. Negron had requested she ask the Board if they would approve her application when she came back. The response was that would not be known until it was determined that she had complied with the direction given by the Board. Chair Strahan explained that the Board's concern was the effect the fence would have on the existing landscaping and also to keep as much of the fence, especially in the public areas, on the inside of the landscaping; and if she met the direction given by the Board that would be fine. It was also noted that the Village Council had already approved the fence. VIII. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. IX. ADJOURNMENT Boardmember Stein made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Parker seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote.. The motion was therefore passed and adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:55a.m. Respectfully submitted, � Betty L ur Recording Secretary EST: � � � J f ewe 1 1 k of t e Board DATE APPROVED: