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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05C_05/16/2002 F t� VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ' + ,.� �sa ' DII'ARTMENT OF CO1��L�TIY DEVELOP'VIENI' � Post Office Box 3273 $ *� Q 250 Tequesta Drive • Suite 305 �3 *• 'b � � � 4 � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 9 �y � ° C561) 575-6220 • Fax: (561) 575-6224 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES MARCH 13, 2002 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, March 13, 2001. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A.M. by Cha.ir Vic Strahan.. The roll was called by Betty Laur, Recording Secretar�. Boardmembers present were Chair Vic Strahan, Boardmember Richard Sterling, Boardmember Robert Stein and Alterna.te Karen Flint. Vice Chair Steve Parker and Boardmember Gerald Wenta. were absent from the meeting. Also in attendance was Clerk of the Board Jeff Newell. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. III. REORGAlVIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD 1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN Boardmember Stein made a motion to keep the current Chairman, Vic Strahan, for the negt term. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. 2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRMAN Chair Strahan made a motion to keep the current Vice Chair, Steve Parker, for the nezt term. Boardmember Stein seconded the motion, which carried by R�cvcled Paper• . • COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING NIINUTES MARCA 13, 2002 . Page 2 unanimous 40 vote. 3. A.PPOINTMENT OF CLERK QF TFIE BOARll Chair Strahan made a motion to keep the current Clerk, Jeff Newell, for the nezt term. Boardmember Stein seconded th� motion, which carried by unanimons 4-0 vote. IV. COMMiTNICATIONS FRDM CITIZENS There were no communications from citizens. V. A.PPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES Boardmember Stein made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2001 Community Appearance $o�rd meeting as snbmittetl. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which earried by unanimous 4-0 vote. Bo�rdmember Stein made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2001 Tree Board meeting as snbmitted. Boardmember Sterling seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 40 vote. Baardmember Stein requested an upda.te on the historical tree pracedure, to which Mr. Newell responded he would take that up again with the Village Attorney. Boardmember Stein inquired what was being done regazding the Boazd's request to do something about unfinished buildings within the Village. Clerk of the Board Newell reported that he had a meeting scheduled an Friday regarding Crossings with a contractor and lending institution who were looking to finish that bui:lding. A non profit group from Jupiter looking for a building in Tequesta. was interested in acquiring the Zanio's building and finishing it. Boardmember Stein asked for confirmation that there was currently no ordinance requiring buildings to be torn down after they sa.t unfinished for a certaan period. Mr. Newell responded he would need to research tha.t, but there came a point in time when safety became an issue and blight became an. issue, as with Zanio's. Since Mrs. Zanio had been given ample time to dispose of the property, discussion would begin regarding demolition. Mr. Newell explained there were investors interested. in the Altema properry, of which the Crossxngs was a part, and apparently a deal was being worked out. Whether a performance bond had been required for the Crossings was discussed, which Mr. Newell CO1��VIUNITY APP�CE BOARD MEETING MIlVUTES March 13, 2002 Page 3 iiiririiii.iiiiiiiiiiiiiii indicated he would need to research. Boardmember Flint asked for the status of obtaining a professianal arborist for the Tres Boazd, ta which the response was that was still under considera.tion between Mr. Newell and the Village Attorney. Boardmember Flint indica.ted she thought it would be a good idea. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. An application from E�on/Mobil Corp. to repaint the fascia of the main building only at the Mobil Station located at 764 U.S. One North, from white ta Sherwin-Williams `�Sunspot". 1. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required The applicant was not present and Clerk of the Boazd Jeffery Newell ad.vised the application could be heard. There was no one present to be sworn. 2. Disclosure of Eg-Parte Communications: Boardmembers Stein, Sterling, and Flint reported no ex-parte communications. Chair Strahan reported he had visited the site but had spoken to no one. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Ezamination, if any T'here were no witnesses present to provide testimony. The Board discussed the request for a"Sunspot" yellow stripe on the main building only, which was now white. The "Sunspot" yellow was reported to be a corporate color. Boazdmember Sterling indicated. he was not in favor of the request. Chaar ' Strahan commented it was a strong yellow, tha.t it might fade, and that other sta.tions were going to this color. Cha.ir Strahan commented that Blockbuster had a si.milar yellow in their blue and yellow sign. Chair Strahan explained that the entire shopping center where Blockbuster was located had ad.opted those colors as their stan.dard for signs, so if anyone there wanted to change their sign it was automatically approved if in those colors. Boardmember Stein asked if this application could be tabled so the applicant could come back with another color, to which Mr. Newell responded yes, but the Board should provide guidance. Boardmember Flint suggested asking the applicant to use this color in an awning or some other manner so that it would be �OMMUIVITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 4 .......................... visible but not on the entire builduig. Boazdmember Stein suggested using the yellow only above the front door area; Boardmember Sterling suggested reducing the height of the yellow area. Chair Strahan suggested using the yellow on the front of the building only and that he felt the d�pth was okay, but commen.ted if the yellow was not on the narth wall it would not be seen by someone coming down U.S. One. It was suggested to ask the applicant to change the color or reduce the size of the amount of color. Chair Strahan suggested allowing the applicant to have the colar on the front wa11 but not on the sides or back. It was noted that the signs had been taken down in order to paint the building. Denial or tabling the matter was discussed. Boardmember Sterling suggested just using the yellow to frame out the words "Mobil Mart" and not to extend over all the glass. Mr. Newell advised the area could be highlighted on the plans and included with his letter to the applicant. Mr. Newell confirmed. that the proposal was to approve "Sunspot" yellow beiween the bars and the remaining bands vvould remain white. Chair Stra,han commented if the applicant accepted that amount they would not need to come back. 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence � Boardmember Sterling made a motion to reduce the "Sunspot" color requested by from Exxon/Mobil Corp, for the Mobil Station located at 76�4 IT.S. One No�th, as i�uudica#ed on the print, and the r�m�inder to remain white as currently aroand the rest of the building. Boardmember Flint seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. It was noted that if the applicant did not wish to accept this change they would ha.ve to return before the Baard 2. An application from Sign Craft to change out the ezisting signs at Community Savings,101 U. S. One North, to Bank Atlantic signs: 1-pale sign, 2-wall signs, 1-wall� ep ATM sign, l-drive thra ATM sign, l-w�ll sign at safe deposit center, and 4-directional signs. 1. Swearing In of Witnesses, if Required Clerk of the Board Jeffery Newell swore in those intending to speak. COMMUNiTY A�'PEARANCE BQARD MEETING 1�fINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 5 .......................... 2. Disclosure of Eg-Parte Communications Chair Strahan reported hE ha.d visited the site and spoke to no one. The other members of the Boazd reported they had had no ex-parte communication. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross E�amination, if any Summer Gotleib, representing Sign Craft and as agent for Bank Atlantic, was present. Mr. Newell commented the Board had akeady approved the calor scheme, but the Community Development Department had made the decision to present this to the Board because so many signs were being changed. Boardmember Flint commented she thought pole signs were being phased out of Tequesta in favor of monument signs. Chair Strahan explained that the sign Boardmember Flint was referring to was a monument sigu, with a solid base that was cavered by vegeta,tion in ths photograph. It was noted that a piece of the building fascia was painted. pale blue; Mr. Gotleib indicated that �avould be repai.nted. Sin.ce that would require approval from tlie Board, Mr. Gotleib commented if the Board would tell him now to repaint it he would have it done. IVI�r. Gotleib e�lained that a11 current signs were lit except the directional signs, and that the total. area of tbe propoSed signs was less than existing. The sign that Boardmember Flint had refened to as a pole sign v�as discussed, and identified. as a pedestal sign which was only visible from the parking lot.. Baardmember Stein asked if there was a limit an hvw many signs �. building could have, to wluch Mr. Newell responded. an applicant was limited to a certain square footage and number of signs. Mr. Gotleib comment�d they could have one wall sign per street elevation and one pole sign 60 s.f. and I S' high. Mr. Newell confirmed that had been reviewed when the applica.tion was made. Chair Strahan stated that this Board assumed the Building pepartment already checked that applications were acacording ta c�de. NIr. Cot�eib c+o�ne�#ed the signs were smalier than the existuig signs except where only the face was being replaced, such as at the ATM. Chair Strahan requested the pale blue fascia be changed when the signs were replaced. Mr. Gotleib advised their standard eolor was a darker blue, called 286 blue. Chair Strahan suggested it be pain#ed white until such time as the buildi.ng was repainted. The green or turquoise area consisting of sma11 tiles was discussed, and it was recommended the applicant de- e�np�asize th� area by usi�g �hite and not a daa�k bl�e stripe. Chair Strahan suggested the overall number of colors on the building be kept to a mini.mum. COMMUNITY AP�'E,ARANCE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 6 . . . . . . . . , . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Finding of Fact Based Upon Competent Substantial Evidence Boardmember Stein made a motion to ebange the Community S�vings signs to Bank Atlantic signs as requested and that � color schedule for repa�nting tLe bu�7d�tng at the corner of U.S. One �nd Waterway Road be snbmittcd a�s soon as possitble, keeping the overall number of colors on the building to a minimum. 1Vlotion was seca�►ded by Boardmember Sterling, and carried by wnanimous 4-0 vote. $oa�meinber Flint r$quest�d that the ap�lica�t cflnsider pain#ing the building beyond this one to match. 3. Au application from Canrtyard of Teqnesta LLC, to repaint the eaterior of their building at 304 Tequesta Drive as follows: BackgroundBase Egterior Walls Beige / Pantone #1215 Stripes Purple / Pantone #267 A�r'sa betwrRn stripes Ye11t�w / Pan#one #106 1. Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required No witnesses were present to be sworn. 2. Disclosure of Ez-Parte Commnnications No members of the Board reported any ex-parte commwucation, except they had all driven past the building. 3. Testimony of Witnesses and Cross Ezamination, if any. No witnesses were present to testify for the applicant. Boardmember Stein asked if those were the colors for the Walker's store, to which Chair Strahan responded those were the colors on their sign. Boardmember Flint commented the color should be the color on the awning. Mr. Newell reported the Village had become aware of the new color scheme and the Village coNnKUrn� ArPEaRaivcE Bo�xn MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 7 ..... . ..... . .............. Manager had asked if that was a permitted project, which it was not. Mr. Newell ha.d informed the owner he would have to stop, and go through Community Appearance Board. Mr. Newel� reported a lot of phone ca11s had been received by the Village which did not support that color scheme. Chair Strahan noted not everyone noticed the colors and commented he and his wife dxove by a number of times ea.ch da.y and he ha.d asked what she thought of the colors, which she had not noticed. It was reported that a number of reside3a#s had expressed concsrn about the colors. Chair Strahan advised that the Boazd could ta.ble this application and make suggestions or could vote to deny. Discussion ensued. Boardmember Sterling indicated that colors so close to residential should be muted. Chair Strahan commented that people living in a mixed. use area must be prepared for coinmercial properties next door but he did not know if tha.t was a viable argument; however, he did not support yellow and purple. 1VIOTION; Boardm.ember Stein made a motion to deny the application from Courtyard of Tequesta LLC. �oardmember Sterling seconded the motion, vvhich carried by unanimous 4-0 vote. During discussion of the motion the fflllowing camments were mad.e: Boardmember Flint questioned whether the applicant should be provided guidelines as to what would be accepta.ble. Chair Strahan commented the Board might be prepared to accept something else. Boardmember Sterling commented if that business should fold those colors would still be on the buildin.g. Boardmember Stein recommended. that the applicant look at the new public safety building, and indicated the applicant would not get aPProva� for cc�lors #hat wa�d provide stand-�c�ut recogaition from this Board, and this application would be d�nied as submitted but could be resubmitted. It was noted that the applicant must restore the color to the original color witlun 30 days. Boardmember Stein recommended the app�icant drive down Tequesta Drive to see how their building couid blend in with other buildings, and commented that this Board and the community did not want stand out colors. Chair Strahan commented that with the purple and yellow disre,garded there could still be horizontal stripes to highlight but in a color compatible with the building's roof and with the awnings. Chair 5trahan recommended cleaning the tile roof and awnings. COI�ZMU1vITY APPEARANCE BUARD MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 8 ............... . ...... . ... Chair Straha.n suggested possibly changing the purple stripes to brown in a shade compa�ible with the roof, and the existing wa11, such as green. Clerk of the Boazd Newell noted this discussion would be in the minutes and fihe applicant could be provided with that portion of the mi.nutes so he would know what was accepta.ble. Boardmember Stein asked if samples of the exterior btulding ma.terials for the Village's public safety building were available in. the Department of Community Development so that the applic�# ct�uld come lc�ok at them, to which Mr. Newell respc��i.ed, yes. Chair Strahan commented that pressure cleaning the roof tiles would make a major impact. Boardmember S#ein commented that this was one ofthe nicest commercial buildi.ngs in the Village and the Board would love to have the applicant resu�xnit with o#her options. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS C�e�k of �he Bc�a�'d Nsvvell requested ciarification of what time the Board would like the meetings #o begin. Consensus was to start the meetings at 8:30 a.m., beginning with the next meeting. Boa�'dme�ber Steriing ask� if the Tequesta Fines applica�tiion wauld come before this Boazd Mr. Newell responded that it would. Boardmember Sterling indicaxed he would ha.ve to excuse himself since he was a xesident and on the ArchiYeetural Board. Boardmember Flint indicated she was also a residen� Mr. Newell advised he would check with the Village Attorney regarding whether that would be a conflict Mr. Newell explained that the application was for a Iandscape plan along Seabrook Road which was rather extensive. Chair Strahan suggested asking the County to extend the landsca.ping to County L�e Road. �t was no#�c� #he County was install�tg path�vays on Itiverside Drive. Boardmember Flint inquired about the 7-11 building being repainted on County Line Road and was told that was in the county. C�' 3i�an co�un�nted there were two applications before the Village Council at a previous meeting regarding Willow Glen and Tequesta Cay, one of which would come before this Board. Mr. Newell explained Willow Glen was a residential subdivision which the Baard did not consider; but Tequesta. Cay was mixed use which the Board did review. Mr. Newell des�ribed the Tequesta. Cay project. Mr. Newell explained that the Village Council looked at vegetati.on for Willow Glen during site plan review and that would be coM��� ArrE�x�vcE Boa�n MEETIl�TG NiINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 9 .......................... discusseci at the next Vi�lage Council meeting. During ensuing discussion, Chair Strahan commented he thought there was a gap somewhere between the responsibilities of the Cammunity Appearance Board. and the Village Council in which the Boazd should be involved, such as in the R 1 District regarding signage and landscaping. Mr, l'�Tew�ll advised Chair Stxahan to discuss that with the Village Council. Chair Sdrah�an commented he had always previously attended Village Council meeti.ngs when he knew there would be a development matter on the agenda, but the Village had stopped sending him an agenda. Cl�air Stratran was ass�'ed he wo�i be re��i to re+eeive adva�e notic� t�f the Cou�cil's agenda via faz�. Mr. Sterling commen#ed he had a problem l�hind his house with a catchment azea which he consider�d to be commerciat but it was in an R-1 district. Mr. Sterling commented he was never informed, because it was in R-1, and the same thing was �PI��S in �Vi�lraw �len with catchment areas being insta.iled azid the maintenance of tho�e and the veget�.tion was up to the developer. Mr. Newell indicatai the developer and the h4meowners association for Tequesta. Pine� had been i.n discussions to address the issues. 1�1r. S#+�ling commented one of his i:ssues was t�e lack of maiutena�ee o� the ca.tchment areas, that there was a mess behind his house, and there had been a plan but it was not followed tlarougt�. Mr. Sterling indicated that area was very noticeable when caming down Chapel Court and he did not know why Chapel Courk residents did not camplain. Mr. Sterling cominen#ed with ca�chmen� areas scat�ered #hroughout W�low Gl� they w�u#.d become playgrounds. Chair Strahan commented betw,�en the catchment and swale areas it scazed him to see kids playing in the water. Mr. Newell noted that they also became mosquita-breeding areas. Boardmember Flint cQmmented the water ga# deep behind her neighbor's home aud they had called about having a�ence installed azoand it but had be�n told no fence would be installed. Mr. Newelt res�onded tha,t was the water management district. Mr. Sterling note,�t his catchment area was 9 feet deep instead of just a couple of �eet. Mr. Nervell disc�. the CIewiston catci�ment areas. Ch� S�an az�nounced#hatthe Boardmembers should hold the applications for the requests that had been tabled or denied. Oti�er questions were regazding Florida Club, who had never come back, and the K-Mart shopping center, on which there had been no activity. VIII.. ADJOURNMENT i�pon motion by Boa�dmembe� Stein, se�onded by Boardmember Sterling and unanimously carri�d 4-0, the mee�ing was ad.journed at 10:55 a.rn. COh�]�IUNITY ApPEARAIVCE BOARD 1��ETING MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 10 i.iiiiiii�iiiiiiiiiiiiirii Respectfully submitted, Betty � Recording Secretary ST: C. ewe 1 of e Board ATE PROVED: �! Z vv�