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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06C_12/05/2002 �• • r � VII..LAGE OF TEQUESTA '� Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Dcive, Suite 300 � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-b200 � ^ *\ ' o� Fax: (561) 575-6203 � VII..LAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2002 I. . CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Tequesta Recreation Departnnent at 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, November 6, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 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 Robert Stein, Boardmember Gerald Wenta., and Alternate Leslie Cook, who was seated on the Board. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. Boardmember Richard Sterling was absent from the meeting. Alternate Karen Flint arrived at 9:10 A.M. and was seated in the audience II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the agenda as amended with Mr. Newell's request to add an item under any other matters. Boardmember Cook seconded the motion, which carried 6y unanimous 5-0 vote. III. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. IV. APPRQVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Parker indicated he had recommended at the 10/16/02 meeting that the pavers for the ENCON lift station application on Dover Circle be solid pavers instead of the proposed open pavers that allowed grass to grow. The Recording Reeycf P2�lEE M " R � COMMUNITY APPF.ARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2002 Page 2 -------------------------- Secretary egplained that since a quorum had not been present the comments had not been recorded. Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2002 meeting and the October 16, 2002 meeting as submitted but asked that his comment be placed on the record for this meeting. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 5-0 vote. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from Flamingo Signs to replace the sign face in the fre�-standing sign and the cabinet sign on the canopy at 285 U.S. One South (Village Square Shopping Center) for new tenant, Nautical But Nice. 1. Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in those present who planned to speak. 2. Disclosure of Ez-Parte Communications: Each Boardmember reported no ex-parte communication. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Examination, if any Robert D. Gralak of Flamingo Signs, applicant, explained that the request was for new copy for the e�sting signage. Mr. Gralak indicated the colors were compatible with the box and with the plaza, and the applicant was submitting colors for approval since the plaza color scheme required Blockbuster blue. NIr. Gralak explained that the requested colors would blend well at the north end of the plaza, and that the south end still had a lot of blue, and the storefront for this building had a green canopy. The color chips submitted showed the exact colors, while the computer printout did not have exact shades. The applicant explained that the canopy was dark green and the background of the sign was proposed to be green with peach and pink flowers and an off-white for the bamboo border. The owner, Melvin J. Erb, Jr., explained that his bus�ness would sell nautical items and he had had a similar store in Stuart for 22 years. Boardmember Wenta suggested an off- white background instead of green, however, the other members of the Board preferred green. Whether the colors were too trendy was discussed; however, the applicant explained that the proposed colors would provide an island feel. COMMUNITY APPF.ARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2002 Page 3 -------------------------- 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence MOTION Vice Chair Parker made a motion to approve the application from Flamingo Signs to replace the sign face in the free-standing sign and the cabinet sign on the canopy at 285 U.S. One 5outh (Village Square Shopping Center) for new tenant, Nautical But Nice, as submitted. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by 4-1 vote with Boardmem6er Wenta opposed because of the background color. VI. ANY OTHER MATTERS Clerk of the Board Newell advised that applications from the last meeting had been approved per code which required applications on which no action was taken because of lack of a quorum to be autornatically approved, and that the pernuts had been issued to those applicants. Mr. Newell commented regarding the paver issue for the ENCON lift station that Mr. Brienza was agreeable to using solid pavers. Vice Chair Parker commented that some day they might switch the pavers at the lift station on Country Club Drive. The sign for First Baptist Church was questioned by Boardmember Cook who commented she thought reader signs were not allowed in the Village. Mr. Newell explained there were a few, mostly at churches, and explained the changes to be made. Mr. Newell reported. the sign had been approved by the Village Council at the site plan review. Mr. Newell announced a new planner had been hired, Carol Lux, and that he would like her to be Clerk of this Board. Mr. Newell explained that 7oanne Burnsed had transferred out of his department to work in Public Safety, and that his department was being reorganized. The new planner would handle zoning analyses, scheduling, and all matters pertaining to the Board. Mr. Newell indicated he would bring Ms. Lua� to the first meeting of the Board after she started work to introduce her, and that on complicated code issues he would present a summary. Mr. Newell explained that Ms. Lux lived in Hobe Sound and had been in this area 25 years, with relatives in Tequesta and Jupiter, so she was familiar with the community. Chair Strahan asked if there would be anything for her to do with the Village becoming built out. Mr. Newell explained there would still be site plan reviews, special exceptions, Community Appearance Board meetings, and comprehensive plan amendments, and that the Village was beginning a redevelopment trend which would change the appearance of the Village. The planner would also assume duties for the flood COMMUNITYAPPFARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2002 Fage 4 -------------------------- pro�ram, and meet with other area planners to be on track with State planning issues. Mr. Newell explained that his department sta.ffwas now set for four employees but he believed with the restructuring and redistribution of duties they could efficiently operate with only three, saving the taxpayers money. Boardmember Cook questioned what happened to the landscaping for Cypress Drive. Mr. Newell explained that drainage being installed, that most of the railroad right-of-way work was completed, and that next year the landscaping would be moved forward. The area under discussion was Tequesta Drive to Pineview, which had been approved by this Board, and the work was partially done. Mr. Newell explained that in the next couple of years Bridge Road streetscape would come before the Board. Boardmember Cook requested that Mr. Zuccarelli clean up the trash on his property near Bridge Road. Mr. Newell responded that would be done and Nir. Zuccarelli was planning to build another building there, and the Village was working with him. Boardmember Cook questioned if there were plans to install landscaping at the railroad crossing at Tequesta Drive and Old Di�e Highway, and recalled a detailed plan presented some years ago by Joann Manganiello which the Board had not approved. Mr. Newell indicated he was not aware of any landscaping for that area, that he had heard discussion of a proposed Tri Rail station which was in early discussion stage, and that he would look into the files to see what had happened. Mrs. Cook commented the Village had paid for the plan and then it was not approved and recammended that rather than the Village paying for plans that the idea should first be presented to the Community Appearance Board for their suggestions for things such as high or low maintenance plantings, etc., and then have plans done. Mr. Newell commented that both DOT and FEC railroad would have to be consulted for landscaping in their rights-of-way, and that in Clewiston fires had been sparked from the railroad to nearby landscaping during droughts. Boardmember Cook pointed out trees had been planted along Alternate AlA going south in the raikoad right- of-way. Mr. Newell indicated that would have to be discussed with FDOT and FEC. Chair Strahan indicated he believed the axea of right of way under discussion from Tequesta Drive north along Old Dixie was actually in the county and not in Tequesta. Alternate Karen Flint arrived at 9:10 a.m. and was seated in the audience. Mr. Newell explained he had recently found plans for South Cypress and when the drainage was complete the landscaping would be presented to this Board. The prospective owner for Bamboo Gardens restaurant had expressed concerns regarding how the additional landsca.ping would affect his parking axea. Chair Strahan reported the former Director of Community Development, Mr. Ladd, had requested Bamboo Gaxdens landscaping be placed on hold until the drainage was completed. Mr. Newell commented COMMUNITYAPPF.ARANCE BOARD MEETING MIlITUTES November 6, Zoo2 Page 5 -------------------------- that whatever happened with Cypress would affect other rights-of-way on AlA. Mrs. Cook commented the bushes had been removed near Walkers Warehouse. It was reported there had been rats and rattlesnakes there, so the bushes had been cleared, which had changed the appearance of the area. Mr. Newell commented over the next 20 years residents would see redevelopment and issues like this that changed appearance would come before the Board. Chair Strahan commented the owner of Naughty but Nice had indicated there were plans to redevelop the shopping center. Mr. Newell commented the Board would need to appoint the new planner as Clerk of the Board. The meeting time was discussed. Ms. Flint commented 8:30 a.m. was not good for her but if she was needed she could be called to come. Improving communication regarding attendance at meetings was discussed. It was requested that the Community Development Department call boardmembers on Monday before a Wednesday meeting. It was noted that the department stopped calling members about a year ago. Chair Strahan requested that when packets were received that each Boardmember ca11 to say if they would or would not attend the meeting and if matters changed before the meeting time to call again report changes. Chair Strahan reported it had been embanassing not to have a quorum, and that one Boardmember present had had a conflict of interest a1so. Mr. Newell commented the planner would be responsible to call the Boardmembers. Chair Strahan commented both the department and the Board needed to make a better effort to communicate. Mr. Newell explained there had been a lot of pressure in his department with so many tasks and Jack Horniman provided service for issues like Zanio's and changes to the comprehensive plan, but there had been no inside planner. The sta,tus of Zanio's was people were now interested in the property and it was zoned C-2. Status of The Crossings was reported that the owners had become bankrupt but were negotiating with a prospective purchaser, and the building would then be completed as an ACLF or a condominium. Code Enforcement was pursuing the matter but had to go through Washington Mutual in Houston and when the property was purchased by a new owner it would be completed. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Boardmember Cook, seconded by Boardmember Stein, and unanimously COMMUNITY APPE;ARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2002 Page 6 -------------------------- carried 5-0, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Respectfully sabmitted, < �� c� �;�? � Betty Laur Recording Secretary �' ��. ,- ,% AT ST•' \ '�, C" � ewe C rk of t e Board �DATE PROVED: (, � Zc' 2� L