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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05B_02/08/2001 � � � f, TF G ,� � VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA � DEPARTNIENT OF CO1�7MLJNII'Y DEVEI.OPMENT � � o Post Office Box 3273 • 357 Tequesta Drive �; `'� o a� Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 •(561) 575-6220 �� � � 4 " Fax: <561) 575-6239 h Co VIIILAGE OF TEQUESTA � COMM[TNITY APPEAR.ANCE BOARD Sl'rTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING NIINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Council Chambers at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, December 13, 2000. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 A.M. by Chair Vic Strahan. The roll was called by Betty Zaur, Recording Secretary. Boarclmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Gerald Wenta, Boardmember Richard Sterling, and Boardmember Karen Flint. Also in attendance was Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Wenta made a motion to approve the Agenda as submi.tted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the iration. The vote on the motion was: Vic Strahan - for Gerald Wenta - for Richard Sterling - for Karen Flint - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda was approved as submi.tted. Recycled Paper CONIlKUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BQARD MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2000 PAGE 2 -------------------------- III. CONIl�1[JNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Seabrook Road Landscaping / Tequesta Drive South to the Dover Ditch Public Works and Recreation Director Gary Preston, representing the Village, commented the plan presented for this section of Seabrook Road was not a typical beautification project, but also included sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, drainage imgrovements, curbs and gutters, streetlights, a complete irrigation system, and new sod. Mr. Pr�ston exp�ained that following completion the Village would maintain the right-of-way along this section. Landscape .Architect Scott Hall, Roy-Fisher Associates, reviewed the project plans. Mr. Hall noted the conceptual idea of this plan had been to continue the existing theme on the north side of Tequesta Drive onto Seabrook Road, using the same pallette of plant material, live oaks, sabal palms, and a few Dahoon hollys. Live oaks alternating on each side of the road with sabal palms used as boo3�narks provided a rhythm for the design. St. Augustine sod was to be used on the right-of-way. Existing trees would be incorporated into the design. Boardmember Flint reported it was difficult to cross the streets and there were no crosswalks or intersections since the roadways did not line up. Ms. Flint commented that she was on roller blades, bicycling, or pushing a stroller, and that the situation was dangerous. Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of interjecting crosswalks. Ms. Flint commented that driveways had to be used when crossing. Mr. Preston commented that there would be swales in the finished plan and that new areas had deep swales. Boardmember Flint requested consideration be given to crosswalks, which Mr. Preston noted would be difficult because of the height . CONIl�lUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BO.ARD MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2000 PAGE 3 -------------------------- differences. Mr. Preston ronfirmed that the sidewalks would go to the edge of the property line and that existing trees would be saved by meandering the sidewalk if necessary. Sidewalks on the east side would probably be pulled in 18" because of existing fences. Ms. Flint requested two pedestrian crossways on Seabrook, and indicated that even one would be helpful. Mr. Preston reported that the last one installed by the Village had cost $10,U00 and it would be up to the Village Attorney to see if one could be installed without lights. Mr. Preston noted that the rules kept changing and it was an ongoing problem to know what was allowed. Ms. Flint noted it was a problem to walk to the downtown area along Tequesta Drive, and it was dangerous since drivers did not see pedestrians. Mr. Preston explained that driveways would not be cut but jack and bore would be used to go under the driveways to install pipes. Homeowners would be notified before the work began, after the Village Council had approved the project. Mr. Preston noted sidewalks would slope to driveways and each time a crossing occurred a handicap stamp must be placed on the street. Ms. Flint commented that crossing from Franklin to Dover was a problem because a private driveway must be used and suggested a closer alignment of the sidewalk on even one side of the road wou�.d be hel�aful in crossing the street. Boardmember Stirling noted curbing would be installed, which would stop bicyc�.ing across the swales. Mr. Preston explained that he did not know if a sidewalk could end into the road without a designated crosswalk, because it would be leading directly into traffic. Mr. Preston commented on the many restrictions and noted that the Village was not allcswed to designate sidewalks or bike•paths, but that all walks or paths must be called pathways. Chair Strahan noted having sidewalks on both sides of th� street would be a big imp�ovement over the existing situation. Chair �trahan reported that Vice Chair Steve Parker had submitted comments on this project, and he felt the oak � trees were too close together, l�r. Parker suggested changing the oaks from 25' to 30' centers to 35' to 40' to match the landscaping and spacing on Country Club drive. Mr. Hall responded the trees were closer on the . CONH�i[JNITY APPEP,RP,NCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2000 PAGE 4 -------------------------- north side of Seabrook Road and they had tried to match that spacing. Boardmember Wenta commented this was more or less a side road and the spacing should be in relation to that in other sections of this road. Mr. Hall confirmed that the spacing conformed to the northern part of Seabrook Road, and explained that placing the oaks closer would encourage the canopy to grow out over the roadway rather than side to side. It was noted that the alternate plant list contained larger oaks, which Mr. Hall explained could be used if there were sufficient funds. Boardmember Wenta made a motion to approve the streetscape planting plan as proposed for Seabrook Road and Tequesta Drive south to Dover Ditch to the scale as drawn by Roy-Fisher Associates. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, it was clarified that the streetscape did include pathways but they were not in the purview of this Board. Boardmember Flint indicated she was voting for the trees. The vote on the nwtion was: Vic Strahan - for Steve Parker - for Richard Sterling - for Karen Flint - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Mr. Preston requested the minutes of this meeting be approved at the next Community Appearance Board meeting instead of waiting for another meeting of the Tree Board, since this project was to be presented to the Village Council in February. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Board. � COMMtJNITY APPEARANCE BOARD SITTING AS THE TREE BQARD MEETING MINUTES December 13, 2000 PAGE 5 -------------------------- VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to come before the Board. VI. ADJOURNMENT Boardmember Wenta made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Boardmernber Flint seconded the m�tion. The vote on the � mation was: Vic Strahan - for' Gerald Wenta - for Richard Sterling - for Ka.ren Flint - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ��ez� �� Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Scot D, Ladd Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: /- �a--o r