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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 08B_12/14/2000 y � � MEMORANDUM To: Village Council f From: Michael Couzzo, Village Mana¢P� Date: December 5, 2000 Subject: Overlay Zoning District for US 1/ Old Dixie Hwy Corridor In April of this year, the Village Council awaxded a contract to Duncan and Associates to prepare draft land use regulations to be used to create an overlay zoning district along the US 1 and Old Di�e Highway corridor. Since the conidor exists within three jurisdictions, it is proposed that the overlay district regulations be adopted by the Village of Tequesta, Town of Jupiter, and Pa1m Beach County in order to establish some uniformity in land uses, development patterns, landscaping, and architectural styles consistent with the US I Corridor Study prepared by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Enclosed is the latest draft report from Duncan and Associates that includes a partially completed draft of the proposed overlay regulations. It is being submitted for your review and to receive direction as to how the Council would like to proceed. It is anticipated that once the draft regulations are complete, they will be sent to the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach County for review before the Village formally adopts them. It is my understanding that Councilmember Walker has agreed ta coordinate this project with the two other jurisdictions, to include presenting the draft regulations to their respective governing bodies. Staffhas advised Duncan and Associates that we expect a completed draft no later than ne� month. � VI f I � � � � �,� > � .�. � 9 • �: *S %�' Q '� 0 4 tA 4 �{�'�'` G'4t1N VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA U.S. Highway 1/Oid Dixie Highway Corridor Analysis and Conceptual Overlay Zoning District Initial Draft duncan� associates November 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS U.S. Highway One/Old Dixie Highway Corridor Analysis and Conceptual Overlay Zoning District November 2000 Section paae I. INTRODUCTION .............................................. 1 II. CORRIDOR STUDY AND OVERLAY DISTRICT CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . 4 III. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE CORRIDOR ....... 12 IV. CORRIDOR "THEME" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 V. ARCHITECTURE AND SITE DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 A. Architectural Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 B. Site Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 VI. RELATED ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 VII. ANNEXATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VIII. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 fX. FINANCING ................................................ 28 Village of Tequesta/Corridor Study Analysis Draft: November 2000 j Viliage of Tequesta U.S. 1/OLD DIXfE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTUAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT DRAFT November 2000 I. INTRODUCTION The firm of Duncan Associates has been retained to identify the potential benefits of creating an overlay district for the U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway corridors located north of the Loxahatchee River. For the Village of Tequesta, this area represents an extremely important community asset that should be treated as such. At tfie present time, both corridors are somewhat reflective of other similar areas throughout much of South Florida. Corridors of this nature often are utilized principally as a transportation link, often with virtually no relationship to the surrounding community. The corridors provide no memorable visual experience, no real identification as to the community in which one is located, and little or nothing to entice a resident or visitor to patronize the services of local businesses. The area under consideration is somewhat isolated from the balance of the county. Geographically, this is true due to its location in the northeastern portion of Palm Beach County, abutting the Martin County line. This isolation is further strengthened by the relatively distant, westerly location of both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike in this area. Contributing to the unique geographic status is the lack of any major east-west transportation arteries, which are prevalent in much of the rest of the county. Another factor affecting this area is the Loxahatchee River, which serves somewhat as a physical barrier separating Tequesta from adjacent communities. This degree of isolation may limit ultimate development or redevelopment of the area, due to a lack of resident population. Other factors affect the potential development of the two corridors. One major factor is the approaching buildout of the Village. The supply of vacant land is steadily being reduced by new construction. However, the residential nature of much of the new construction can be supportive of businesses and services present along the two corridors. Another factor is the example of Tequesta Village Center, which can be utilized to demonstrate the types of development or redevelopment projects desired in this area. A third factor is the potential for Village of Tequesta/Corridor Study Analysis Draft: November 2000 � redevelopment in this area. Urban areas in the county and South Florida are redeveloping, either through renovation of existing structures or demolition and replacement. In order to fully consider joint land use controls for the corridor, the existing comprehensive planning and zoning policies for the three jurisdictions must be reviewed, The review appears a Section II of this report. The Village does possess obvious assets in this area. When compared to other portions of the county or Southeast Florida, the Village has seemingly avoided much of the physical blight that has crept into many other communities. Given the spurt in residential construction, certainly the area has retained an appeal as good community for investment and a good place to reside. The Village already has endured the expansion of U.S. 1, an experience that has been difficult for other communities to the south. There are numerous other assets the community possesses, assets that can assist with creating a vibrant combination of residential and nonresidential uses that are attractive to both residents and nonresidents alike. These assets include an abiding resident interest in cultural activities, a relatively affluent population, and anecdotal evidence that demographics in the Village is attracting younger residents who are attracted by a quality of life absent in other areas of the county. These and other assets are critical, as they can provide support for use and redevelopment of existing buildings and improvements within both corridors. In order to achieve the desired results, the future zoning and development patterns of the area must be approached on a thoughtful, comprehensive fashion. A thorough review of planning and zoning policies of the corridor can help provide this sort of approach. The result of the review should provide for an area that is reflective of the citizens and communities of this portion of the county. The result also should be an area that is visually memorable that will allow residents and visitors alike to know they have arrived in Tequesta. The result could be an area that is a destination of choice for residents and visitors. For the purposes of this report, it is anticipated that all properties abutting either U.S. Highway One or Old Dixie Highway will be included within the corridor. Additional properties may be included within the corridor, based upon individual circumstances such as location, existing use, future use, and potential impact on other properties. The future zoning and development patterns of the area should also reflect possible changes to the two roadways. The U.S. One corridor could be reduced Village of Tequesta/Conidor Study Analysis Draft: November 2000 2 from six (6) to four (4) lanes, eliminating some of its "expressway" characteristics and gaining some "main street" characteristics. This potential change provides the jurisdictions with an opportunity to provide one or more of the following: increased landscaping, wider bicycle paths, and improved pedestrian circulation. The Old Dixie Highway corridor could be expanded from two (2) to four (4) lanes, and provide an alternative route to U.S. One. Village of Tequesta/Corridor Study Analysis Draft: November 2000 3