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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 (407) 575-6200
Fax: (407) 575-6203
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 14, 1996
I. GALL TO ORDER AND ROLL GALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a meeting at the Village
Hall, 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday,
November 14, 1996. The meeting was called to order at 7:02
P.M. by Mayor Ror. T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Betty
• Laur, Recording Secretary. Ceuncilmembers present were: Mayor
Ren T. Mackail, Vice Mayor Elizabeth A. Schauer, Joseph N.
Capretta, Carl C. Hansen, and Michael R. Meder. Also in
attendance Caere: Village Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village
Attorney John C. Randolph, Village Clerk Jcar~r~ Mar~ganiello,
and Department Heads.
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ccuncilmember Meder gave the Invocation and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following changes to the agenda were requested:
Councilmember Hansen requested that items 9D and 9E be pulled
from the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Schauer requested that
item 6A be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Village Manager
Bradford requested that Item IX (L) be pulled from the
agenda, and explained that the bid opening had taken place the
previous day and the low bid was $200,000 over budget.
• Councilmember Capretta requested addition under Any Other
Kecucled Paper
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Matters of a discussion regarding the status of Country Club
Drive.
Councilmember Hansen made a motion to approve the Agenda as
amended. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on
the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approved as amended.
• IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
There were no communications from citizens.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Village
Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda of Business and considered in
its normal sequence on the Agenda.
The following items were listed on the Consent Agenda:
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND REPORTS
*B) Community Appearance Board, October 9,1996
*C) Village Council Meeting; October 10, 1996
*D) Village Council Workshop Meeting; October 23, 1996
*E) Special Master Code Enforcement Hearing; October
• 24, 1996
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*F) Village Manager's Report; October 7, 1996 -
Nor,Tember 8, 1996
IX. *B) Consideration of Purchase of Twc (2) 1997 Dodge
Intrepid Police Vehicles from Lakeland Chrysler-
P1y~nouth-Dodge, Irc. Of Lakeland, Florida, Florida
Sheriff's association Bid No. 96-04-0918 in the
amount of $35,102, with Said Funding to be
Provided from the General Furd, Having an FY 96/97
Budget Allocation cf $38,000. (Staff Reccm~rrends
Approval)
*F) Consideration of Impact Fee Refund F.equest
($149.72) per Resolution No. 3-95196. (Staff
Recommends Approval)
• *G) Consideration of Approval of Village of Tequesta
Police Department Application for COPS MORE 9E for
Seven (7) Laptop Computers for Patrol Dicrision.
*I) Consideration of Authcrization for Mayor to
Execute Approval Letter to the Palm Beach County
Criminal Justice Commission for the Reallccation
of FY 97 Anti-Drug Abuse Act Grant (Edward Byrne)
Funds in the Amount of $188,126 for Various
Projects within Palm Beach County. (Staff
Recommends Approval)
*K) Consideration of Bid Award to Charles Whiteside,
Inc., of West Palm Beach, Florida, in the Amount
of $9,100 to Asphal t Overlay the Tequesta Drive
Path way from the Tequesta Drive Bridge to the
South Entrance of the Country Club, Having a FY
1996/1997 Capital Improvement Fund Budget
Allocation of $15,000. (Staff Recommends
Approval)
*M) Consideration of Designation of Village Property
as Surplus Pursuant to Section 3.02(8) of the
• Village Charter, Per Chief Allison Surplus
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Property Merno of 11; 07; 96. (Staff P.ecommends
Approval)
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Schauer to approve the Consent
Agenda with the deletions requested. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Hansen. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Consent
Agenda was approved as amended.
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*A) Commur<it~.T Appearance Board; September 11, 1996
Vice Mayor Schauer referred to the minutes of the
Community Appearance Board meeting of 9/11/96 and
questioned whether the information contained in the
Soil Senteniel as discussed at the meeting had been
forwarded to the Village Clerk for inclusion in the
Village newsletter. Village Clerk Manganiello
reported that she had received the information.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Schauer to approve the minutes
of the September il, 1996 Community Appearance Hoard meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hansen. The vote on
the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
• The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance & Administration Committee; September 30, 1996
Village Manager Bradford reported that the primary
purpose of this meeting had been to discuss the reverse
osmosis treatment facility financing options. At the
meeting it had been pointed out that ar. additional
$300,000 would be required tc complete the final design
and financing needed to be secured; however, subsequently
the Finance Director had completed an analysis which
indicated that the Village now had sufficient funds to
provide financing from Retained Earnings of the Water
Enterprise Fund. A general discussion had been held
regarding problems facing the Village in its pursuit of
additional water via reverse osmosis and the hurdles that
the Town of Jupiter had instituted via their lawsuit and
water rate dispute issues and objections to every permit
sought by the Village to expand the water supply, and
what impact that would have on financing and meeting time
schedules. Options for increasing the cost of holding
vacant land had also been reviewed, including assessments
to the private property owners, and a meeting was
scheduled during December to further review those
options.
Motion was made by Vice Mayor Schauer to approve the
report of the Finance and Administration Committee for
September 30, 1996. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Hansen. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
B) Redevelopment Committee; October 16, 1996
• Village Manager Bradford reported that the first item
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reviewed was the Village's Master Plan Facilities
Options. The Village Manager explained for benefit of
the public that the number one priority of the Village
Council for the current year was to address the facility
needs for the Village Administration, Police and Fire
Rescue Departments, since the lack of space was becoming
detrimental to the morale of the work force. Options
Caere reviewed for renovation, for new construction, and
for rental space off-site. The Committee recommended to
the Village Council ar. incremental concept whereby the
process would begin by renting office space off-site at
the Tequesta Corporate Center which would allow the
Police Department to expand into the current office space
used by Administration, and Fire Rescue would move into
the eastern half of the annex building in the rear. The
cost would be minimal in terms of the total cost of
providing financing for all of the Village's needs. This
• approach would allow the Village time to wait to
determine the ultimate location of a contemplated new
Village Hall; would provide needed space immediately; and
the ccst was the most reasonable of all alternatives
considered. This concept would also allow time to find
ways to finance the much-needed Public Safety space
improvements for Police and Fire Rescue. The Committee
had voted to give Village Manager Bradford authority to
secure a lease with Tequesta Corporate Center. Village
Manager Bradford reported that this work was continuing
and the Committee had met again a few days ago to
consider the lease agreement and to give staff additional
instructions relative to other alternatives for a new
Fire Station and renovation of the current City Hall
building for Police Department purposes.
Councilmember Hansen, a member of the Committee, reported
that he had been pleased with progress made by staff
which had allowed work on this matter to continue at the
recent meeting. Councilmember Capretta reported that an
arrangement was being worked out with First United Bank
so that Tequesta water customers could pay their water
bills at the bank drive-in window or in the bank lobby,
as well as at the current location.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Hansen to approve the
report of the Redevelopment Committee for October 16,
1996. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Schauer.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
C) Finance & Administration Committee; October 30, 1996
Village Manager Bradford reported that this meeting had
• been requested by the members of the Committee to hear
details of the proposed purchase of two ambulances for
the Fire Rescue Department, contemplated to be in the
transport business as of January 1, 1997. A five-year
analysis of ambulance transport service, proposed
revisions to the EMS budget; and a Ten-Year Capital
Replacement Program and associated financing options were
reviewed. Staff had taken the position with the
Committee that the best approach was to aim for a long-
term goal of being able to purchase rolling stocY> by
paying cash in the future. Option three out of
approsimately ten options reviewed was the best to
accomplish that long-term goal by paying a steady cash
payment into a reserve fund with which to acquire
equipment in the future. The Committee reviewed proposed
ambulance ser~~ice rates and decided upon $310 per
transport with a $6 per mile service fee, which was in
line with other providers.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hansen to approve the
report of the Finance and P,dministration Committee for
October 30, 1996. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor
Schauer. The vote on the motion was:
• Ron T. Mackail _ for
Elizabeth A. Schauer for
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Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
VIII. DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
A} Special Exception Public Hearing, Variance Public
Hearing, and Site Plan Review for the Church of the
Good Sheperd, 400 Seabrook Road, for the Construction
of a Church Affiliated Elementary School (Grades K-5)
and a Minor Addition to the Parish Hall. Church of
the Good Sheperd, Applicant. (A Quasi-Judicial
Hearing)
• Upon inquiry by Mayor Mackail, Building Official
Scott D. Ladd commented that he had received a
modified site plan that afterncon, which none of the
Councilmembers had had an opportunity to review.
Mayor Mackail questioned Village Attorney Randolph as
to whether the hearing should legally proceed because
the Council and none of the neighbors present who had
signed to speak on this matter had had an opportunity
to review the changed site plan. Mr. Ladd verified
that the Village Code contained a provision that a
site plan must be submitted within a certain period
of time prior to its consideration by the Village
Council; and in this case the applicant had continued
to look for ways to add more parking and the modified
site plan only addressed parking and added 18
additional spaces to the previously submitted site
plan. The Village Attorney advised that it was up to
the Council as to whether the changes were
substantive, or if they wished to hear the
application tonight, and explained that they could
consider only the portion of the site plan which was
submitted on a timely basis and not hear the
amendment. However, if the amendment resulted in a
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advised that often applicants would make concessions
to the Village Council right at the meeting itself,
which could be considered an amendment to the site
plan. The Village Attorney stated that the matter
caas one of prejudice: whether any members of the
Council or the public felt prejudiced by the filing
of ar~ amended site plan on such short notice, and Mr.
Ladd's comments seemed to indicate that the amendment
was for something less intense than was originally
submitted. Mr. Ladd commented that Code required 131
parking spaces, the original site plan had 79, and
the amendment would bring the number to 97, thereby
reducing the amount of variance needed. Mayor
Mackail polled the members of the Council, all of
whom indicated they wished to proceed.
1) Swearing-In of Witnesses, if Required
• The following people identified themselves and
were sworn in by Village Clerk Manganiello:
Phillip Crannel, with Gee and Jenson;
Michele Burst, 19642 Red Maple Lane, Jupiter;
Greg Behl, 10218 SE Banyan Way, Tequesta;
Barbara M. Behl, 10218 SE Banyan Way, Tequesta;
Robert S. Taylor, 34 Poplar Rd., Tequesta;
Elizabeth Bardin, 68 River Drive;
Dorothy Campbell, 4 Tradewinds Circle, Tequesta;
Ms. Manning, 438 Tequesta Drive;
Dick Reinke, 10661 SE LePark, Tequesta;
Wendy Williams,13113 SE Hobe Hills Dr.,Hobe
Sound;
Hal Hutchinson, 77 Camelia Circle, Tequesta;
Marylou Shirar,84 Camelia Circle, Tequesta;
Robert E. Shirar, 84 Camelia Circle, Tequesta;
John L. Price, 12 Ridgewood Circle, Tequesta:
Lorraine Carberry, 14 Ridgewood Circle,
Tequesta;
Richard Carberry, 14 Ridgewood Circle, Tequesta;
Donaldson Hearing, 1070 East Indiantown Road,
Suite 402, Jupiter;
• Beth Bandenberg, 916 North Loxahatchee Drive;
Jerry Bressin, 18863 N. Golden Hawk;
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2) Disclosure of Ex-Parte Communications
Councilmember Meder reported that he had driven the
area of the propcsed project on Sunday morning and
was on the property of the Episcopal Church, that he
had visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shirar and
discussed the matter with them; after which he had
viewed the church property from the Village Hall
property. Councilmember Hansen reported that he had
had communications from three citizens who lived
close to the church and that he had visited with Mr.
and Mrs. Shirar at their residence. Councilmember
Capretta reported he had visited the site and
discussed the matter with Mr. and Mrs. Shirar and
someone at the church. Vice Mayor Schauer reported
that on November 4 she had received a phone call
from Maureen Pap telling her that this item was on
the agenda and that she was going to call the rest
of the Councilmembers; however, the Vice Mayor had
told her that the hearing would be quasi-judicial
and she would report Mrs. Pap's opinion. Mrs. Pap
was unable to attend and asked that the Council vote
in favor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, and
commented that she felt an elementary school was
needed in Tequesta. Vice Mayor Schauer reported she
had received three letters, from Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Paoli, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shirar, and Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Bradley; and that she had visited Mr, and
Mrs. Shirer's residence and then walked onto the
site of the Church of the Good Sheperd. Mayor
Mackail reported he alsc had received a phone call
on November 10 and had received two letters, and had
visited the site and Mr. and Mrs. Shirer's house and
also had walked the site of the church. The letters
received by the Mayor and Vice Mayor have been
attached to and made a part of these minutes.
Village Attorney Randolph asked whether each of the
Councilmembers could base any decision made this
evening on the evidence which was presented at the
public hearing and not on anything heard outside the
• public hearing. All Councilmembers responded
affirmatively.
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Building Official Scott D. Ladd explained that an
accessory use to add a school was allowed in
Tequesta's zoning districts and a special exception
was needed to add the use to a use which was already
a special excepticn use. A variance was needed
because parking requirements could not be fully met.
Mr. Ladd commented that the Village Code did not
take into account that a church might not have all
functions at one time so that all parking spaces
would be needed; and the revised site plan had been
done in order to lessen the amount of variance
needed.
William Wood, Attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Shirar,
asked whether an opportunity would be gi~,ren for
cross examination. Village Attorney Randolph
explained that one of the elements afforded in a
quasi-judicial hearing was the opportunity for cross
examination of all those who testified.
Robert Taylor, Rector of Church of the Good Sheperd,
spoke for the applicant and explained that approval
for an addition to the church was proposed which
would accommodate grades one through five with up to
160 students as Gaell as the current kindergarden and
pre-school classes housed in the church's existing
buildings. Reverend Taylor reviewed various
functions and uses of the church facilities by other
members of the community. The preschool, started in
1993, had grown from seven to over 70 students, and
many Village residents had requested that the school
be extended to accommodate children in their
elementary years. Reverend Taylor introduced Phil
Crannell, a member of the church and an employee of
Gee and Jenson, to continue the applicant's
presentation.
Attorney William Wood, representing Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Shirar, requested the opportunity to conduct
cross examination after each person had spoken
rather than later in the proceedings, to which
• Village Attorney Randolph was agreeable. Mr. Wood
questioned Building Official Ladd as to whether the
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distance on the site plans was shown as 35' from the
back of the building. Village Attorney Randolph
commented that Mr. Ladd's testimony had not been
that detailed; that a presentation was about to be
gi~Ten which would provide details; and that
questions should be directed to those who made the
presentation. Attorney Wood agreed so long as he
was given an opportunity to question the plans.
Village Attorney Randolph responded that Attorney
Wood would have that opportunity. Attorney Wood
then questioned Reverend Taylor as to whether
playground space had been provided for 160 students,
to which the response was that a grass area had been
provided for soccer and basketball and other sports,
and that use of Constitution Park was also
envisioned. Reverend Taylor stated that he did not
know the size cf the playground area. In response
• to P.ttorney Wood's question whether kindergarden was
included in the current pre-school, Peverend Taylor
explained that kindergarden was considered a part of
pre-school, and that the pre-school had been
approved by the Village. F.everend Taylor described
the current playground areas and explained that
another playground was a part of the proposed new
construction. Attorney Wood questioned whether any
complaints had been received regarding the current
pre-school, to which Reverend Taylor responded that
one complaint had been received from neighbors
regarding noise from the playground, and that he had
discussed the matter with both the man and the woman
and had invited them to come to the church to
discuss the matter further which they had done.
Attorney Wood questioned whether the church was in
compliance with the Village Codes as to setbacks,
etc., to which Reverend Taylor responded he had no
knowledge of that information but assumed that they
were in compliance. Attorney Wood stated that the
applicant was requesting a variance not based on
current hardship but on a hardship if something
could not be built in the future. Reverend Taylor
agreed in that the church would not be able to have
• grades 1 through 5 which they would like to add.
Attorney Wood questioned whether the church could
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exist with their church program as it presently
existed; Reverend Taylor responded that he thought
they could. Attorney Wood questioned whether there
was a regular iaeekly church program. Reverend
Taylor explained that there were many weekly
programs, including Crafty Ladies who made crafts,
various groups which met for education, a thrift
shop, as well as other outside groups who used the
church facilities cahen available, usually during the
evening. During the day, on Monday a prayer group,
a women's group and a book study group met at
different times of the day; on Tuesday there was a
Pastoral Care meeting and Crafty Ladies meeting; on
Wednesday a Bible study group and a group who made
up lunches for people in the west Jupiter area met;
on Thursday the choir met in the evening, as well as
other groups which met from time tc time. Attorney
• Wood stated he had no further questions at that
time.
Phil Crannell provided a slide presentation as well
as information presented on boards set up on easels.
Mr. Crannell reviewed the site plan and pointed out
locations of present buildings and playground area.
Mr. Crannell reviewed the process the applicant had
gone through in deciding where the newly proposed
building should be located, and snowed the site plan
with the improvements requested, which included the
school building, playground areas which conformed to
HRS requirements, parking, and a small storage shed
in the rear of the existing parish hall. The new
school building caould be located as far as possible
from the residential area and the existing
playground would also be relocated; the building
ccnformed to setback requirements, drainage would be
improved with the flow directed away from the
Village Hall prcperty and contained on the church
property. Mr. Crannell explained that the amended
site plan had taken advantage of the new Village
code allowing 25% of the parking spaces to be
compact spaces and that the additional spaces had
• been added in the overflow section and at the
entrance to the Hall. Vice Mayor Schauer questioned
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whether the retention area would be a pond, to which
Mr. Crannell responded that it would be a depressed
area which should never have standing water, and
would be basically 18 inches in depth.
Councilmember Meder asked for clarification
regarding the area proposed for extra parking,
playground use, and retention area. Mr. Crannell
explained that there would be very little parking
used at one time, that approximately 50 of the
children (pre-school) left at noon; and that on
rainy days 2-3 inches of water might collect for a
small period of time but cars would have plenty of
other spaces ire which to park. Ccuncilmember Meder
questioned whether automobiles would be coming into
the circle at noon to pick up preschoolers and
expressed concern that children would be walking in
between parked cars. Mr. Crannell explained that
although extra spaces were designated in the cul-de-
sac that in reality those spaces Caere not needed
except on Sundays, so that on weekdays parents could
use the cul-de-sac when picking up their children.
Mr. Crannell presented a parking space chart which
shcwed usage per day and indicated that a
considerable amount of parking would be unused on
each school day. The Tequesta Village Council held
a meeting at the if all 131 required spaces were
built. Mr. Crannell requested that the Village
Council consider the reasonableness of approving 97
spaces since there would still be unused spaces each
day. Councilmember Meder questioned the safety of
children going to their parents' cars when the
parents came to pick them up with cars parked on the
cul-de-sac, and the usefulness of parking cars in an
area where water was intended to collect. Mr.
Crannell respcnded that there would be no traffic
impact on Seabrook Road from this usage, and that
the site did have additional room to address
circulation which the applicant would be happy to
address if given safety criteria by the Village.
Mr. Crannell described the location of the proposed
12' x 21' stcrage addition which would be
. constructed in the architectural style used in the
existing buildings. A floor plan of the proposed
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classrooms was presented, and the differences which
would be made per the amended plan were described.
Mr. Crannell explained that the original square
footage and setbacks remained the same; there was no
significant deviation from the intent of the
original application; and the amendment had lessened
the variance requested by offering more parking.
Building elevations were presented.
Councilmember Capretta commented that he believed
parking was not the issue and that the village
standards for parking did not really apply to the
church because they were not used in the way they
were intended, and efforts to increase parking
should not be required since adding spaces in the
cul-de-sac endangered children instead of making the
situation better. Councilmember Capretta explained
• that the real issue was cahether the school could be
built on existing church property in such a way that
it would be tolerable to the neighbors, and that was
the issue which should be addressed. Councilmember
Capretta cited noise from the school and from the
playground as the real issue, and commented that the
school was facing the neighbors, therefore the sound
might go in theer direction; and suggested turning
the building to direct sound towards the church, and
placing the playground in an area where it would be
least offensive to the neighbors. Constitution Park
was suggested as a possible playground. Mayor
Mackail expressed agreement with Councilmember
Capretta, and commented that he believed it was
unfair to the residents present not to have had an
opportunity to review the amended site plan which
had been provided to the Councilmembers. Vice Mayor
Schauer suggested a reconfiguration utilizing a
parking area north of the church and a playground in
the space used for overflow parking. Mr. Crannell
presented another chart which addressed only the
existing spaces and indicated that there were still
available spaces left over every day that the school
would be in session. The Village Council requested
• that the noise issue be addressed without the
parking.
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Mr. Crannell explained that if additional parking
T.aas not required, the playground could be moved to
the heavily foliaged area and other activities could
take place behind the parish hall, and suggested a
vegetation buffer and screen wall to buffer ncise.
Landscape Architect Donaldson Hearing responded to
Councilmemher Hansen's suggestion that a berm might
be established to shield noise along the eastern
edge of the property, ar~d explained that the only
constraint would be that a berm must be fairly wide
in order to be effective. Mr. Hearing suggested a
small berm with a hedge on top and a fence behind it
to provide stability, or a wood fence and hedge.
Mr. Hearing commented that landscaping was the best
ncise buffer, and agreed that a hedge would have to
be installed at sufficient height to buffer noise
and recommended a chain link fence along the
property line. Councilmember Capretta commented
that a natural barrier now existed. Mr. Crannell
explained that a utility easement existed which
would restrict the type of fencing used, and that
with the cooperation regarding parking that several
solutions crould be available for reconfiguring the
site plan that were not possible when extra parking
had to be added. Attorney Wood questioned the
actual square footage available; it was explained to
him that this discussion caas regarding finding a
possible solution to the noise problem and that no
definite decision was being made. Mayor Mackail
indicated that the real issue was safety and called
for comments from the residents. Attorney Wood
questioned the radius of the cul-de-sac, which Mr.
Crannell explained was 45' and was in conformance
with Fire Department requirements. Attorney Wood
commented that a letter from the Fire Chief
indicated a minimum of 50' radius was desired, to
which Mr. Crannell responded that could be done, and
that the type of construction proposed did not
require fire lanes.
Robert Shirar, 84 Camillia Circle, explained that he
was a retired education administrator who had caorked
30 years in Palm Beach County; that private schools
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did not have to conform to public school
requirements; that the playground was right next to
his back yard; that noise was directed to his yard;
that the State requirement for 200 students was a 4-
acre site and this site was only 3.7 acres; and
concluded that the size was too small to accommodate
a school. Mr. Shirar stated for the record that he
had a petition with the names of all the neighbors
opposing this project but had forgotten to bring it
to this meeting.
Mary Lou Shirar, 84 Camillia Circle, stated that she
was a retired associate professor with the
University of Florida assigned to Palm Beach County
for thirty years and had worked with 4-H youth,
which meant she loved children and believed in
education; however was concerned with the size and
• noise, and stated that the neighbors would have
seven hours of chaos and noise each day. Mrs.
Shirar expressed concern that the neighborhood might
deteriorate because of the noise; and thanked the
Village Council for their considerationa and for
their visits to the site.
Richard Reinke, 10661 SE LePark, Tequesta, spoke in
support of the Good Sheperd School addition; stated
that there was a real need for additional
independent education facilities within the area
since there were long waiting lists at Benjamin
School and St. Marks; commented that his daughter
had recei~red many benefits by attending an
independent school; and requested the support of the
Village Council for this proposal.
Richard Carberry, 14 Ridgewood Circle, Tequesta,
expressed opposition to the project; stated that the
finest elementary school in Palm Beach County--
Limestone Creek--was available for Tequesta
children; that enrollment at Limestone Creek and
another private school was down; that the church was
now in violation of their original application which
was appraoved for a pre-school with 45 students;
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that more notice of this meeting should have been
given residents; that he agreed with Mr. and Mrs.
Shirar that the site was tco small. Mr. Carberry
tried to play a tape to illustrate the noise problem
TJ~hich he explained had been recorded in his back
yard; however, the tape player did not work.
Greg Beh1,10218 SE Banyan Way, Tequesta, explained
the utility easement which had been cleared by the
utility company and if a hedge or other landscaping
was installed that would create a better barrier
than currently existed. Mr. Betel commented that a
1959 plan had indicated a future school at the exact
location now being considered. Mr. Betel stated that
at the present time the church had no plans to go up
to 8th grade at this school; that there had been a
high demand for this school; and that there was a
• group looking for land in this area to establish a
junior high and a high school, and that the church
would then be able to feed their students to that
school.
Lorraine Carberry, 14 Ridgewood Circle, commented
that she and her husband had found the noise to be
intolerable and could not open their windows until
1 P.M. Mrs. Carberry explained that a fence was
supposed to have been constructed along the property
line, and that they had requested it be built, but
the church had not cooperated. Mrs. Carberry
expressed total opposition to the project.
John Price, 12 Ridgewood Circle, expressed
opposition to the project because of the lack of
size which could degrade the quality of the
residential area.
Dorothy Campbell, 4 Tradewinds Circle, explained
that she owned approximately 70~ of the property
along the southern edge, Gallery Square North. Ms.
Campbell commented en the need for the school in the
community; that she lived across from a large
• maintenance shed and had lived across from a school
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caith 600 students in the past; that in Scandanavia
senior housing was being built next to playgrounds
and schools; that the church had been a wonderful
neighbor to Gallery Square North; requested that any
redesign place the children closer to Gallery Square
North; and stated that she would donate the money to
build a fence and install a hedge to buffer the
sound.
Wendy Williams,
Sound, explained
church; that the
neighbors for the
reaffirmed their
solution.
13113 SE Hobe Hills Drive, Hobe
that she was employed at the
church wished to work with the
betterment of the community; and
willingness to work to find a
Barbara Behl, 10218 SE Banyan Way, Tequesta, spoke
• in support of the school and willingness to make
every effort to buffer noise from the neighbors so
that they would not be upset; and that the school
was needed because of the current state of the
public schools.
Jerry Bressen, Director at Good Sheperd School,
stated she wanted the school to be successful and
pickup and drop-off policy required parents to
accompany the children into the school and school
personnel brought the children to the parents' cars
at the close of the school session. Accreditatio
for the school would be under the Florida Council of
Independent Schools, the Episcopal Diosese, and the
National Association for the Education of Young
Children. Ms. Bressen statedthat the school would
not have 200 students, and that the neighbors'
concerns would be addressed.
Elizabeth Barden, 68 River Drive, expressed support
for the school and the comments of everyone who had
spoken in support of the project. Ms. Barden
expressed her desire to cooperate to make the
neighbors happy.
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Mayor Mackail expressed thanks to Mrs. Campbell for
her donation for the fence and hedge.
Michelle Burst, 19642 Red Maple Lane, stated that
although she was not a member of the church she did
support the school and felt it would make the
Village a better place in which to bring up
children.
Carol Beck, Jean Dancer, and Frank Hall stated they
had not been sworn in, were in favor of the school,
and their comments had been made by others.
Hal Hutchinson, 77 Camillia Circle, stated he was
rot against the school but expressed concern with
the noise and suggested utilization of Constitution
Park as a play area for the students, that the
Village might provide a policeman to escort the
children across the street, and that a berm might
also be a potential solution.
Councilmember Capretta expressed thanks to everyone
for their spirit of cooperation, and to Mrs.
Campbell for her donation; and explained that
approval would not be granted until satisfactry
changes had been made. Councilmember Capretta
suggested that church personnel meet with the
neighbors to work out a solution. Councilmember
Hansen expressed approval for the number of people
who were concerned with education and the future of
the children, and urged the church and the neighbors
to call upon the Village Council for any help
needed in their efforts to work out a solution.
Both Vice Mayor Schauer and Councilmember Meder
expressed agreement.
Mr. Crannell requested consideration by the Village
Council for approval at this meeting for the storage
unit so that construction could begin. Mr. Crannell
expressed appreciation for the interest in the
school and asked that Building Official Scott D.
• Ladd represent the Village in discussions between
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the church and the neighbcrs. Mr. Shirar commented
that he would like one of the Village Councilmembers
be a negotiator in the meetings. Mayor Mackail
stated that he would be happy to be involved;
commented that the pecple who had signed the
petition should be involved; suggested that
Constituticn Park might be utilized; and that this
matter be tabled for future consideration after a
solution had been worked out by the parties.
Discussion ensued regarding approving the storage
shed.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the portion
of the Special Exception, Variance, and Site Plan Review
for the Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 Seabrook Road,
for the construction of a storage shed of 260 square
feet on the north side of the parish hall.
Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. During
discussion of the motion, Mayor Mackail expressed
concern that approval of only this portion of the
Special Exception request might have an adversarial
effect on the current or future site plan, to which
Village Attorney Randolph advised that the Village
Council must make that decision. The vote on the motion
was:
Ron T. Mackail - against
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to defer the Special
Exception Public Hearing, Variance Public Hearing, and
Site Plan Review for the Church of the Good Shepherd,
400 Seabrook Road, for the construction of a Church
• Affiliated elementary school (grades K-5) to the
December 12, 1996 Village Council meeting.
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Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion. The vote on
the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
B. Modified Site Plan Review for McCarthy's Restaurant, 187
Tequesta Drive, for a Free-Standing Sign (2' x 2' x 8'
columns with 8' x 4' oval sign face). Brendan McCarthy,
Applicant.
Brendan McCarthy, applicant, introduced himself as co-
owner of the restaurant. Building Official Ladd
explained that this request was to replace the 14' sign
submitted with the original DiVosta application with
this revised design, which had been approved by the
Community Appearance Board. Courlcilmember Capretta
questioned how restaurant patrons would know they could
use parking spaces behind the bank. Mr. McCarthy
explained that if necessary someone would direct
traffic, and that the restaurant would open before
Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Hansen made a motion to approve the
modified site plan request for a free standing sign (2'
x 2' x 8' columns with 8' x 4' oval sign face) for
McCarthy's Restaurant. Councilmember Meder seconded the
motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
• Michael R. Meder - for
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The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
C. Modified Site Plan Review for Tequesta Oaks Development
and McCarthy's Resturant, 187 Tequesta Drive, for
Landscape Revisions, Subdivision Sign Revision, and
Modification of Eastern Boundary. Cotleur Hearing,
Agent, Tequesta Oaks Development Corporation.
William Shannon, attorney for the applicant, reviewed
the requested boundary line as straightened which had
added ten feet, utilized in the center roadway to
replace landscaping lost in connection with the on-
street parking. Mr. Shannon explained that the free-
standing entrance sign was requested to be changed to
two signs on columns at either side of the roadway.
Donaldson Hearing, Landscape Architect for the project,
• described landscape improvements requested to the
original plan which included larger trees, changing some
palms to oaks, and changing some Washingtonian palms to
Sabal palms to provide a more native Florida palatte.
Approximately 40 additional Sabal palms were provided
along the buffer wall, plus additional landscaping next
to the doctors' office building.
Councilmember Hansen expressed appreciation for the
larger trees. Councilmember Capretta expressed concern
with traffic problems which could be created by school
busses coming into the development; and commented that
there was only one automobile exit out in case of an
emergency. Mr. Shannon explained that there were three
pedestrian exits and that the only other automobile exit
would be through the Fidelity Federal site. Mr. Shannon
explained that actual construction would begin
approximately February 1997 and units would be available
between July and December of 1997, and that if units
were delivered while there was still construction
traffic, that traffic would drive through finished areas
as opposed to allocaing residents to try to reach their
units by driving through construction areas. Vice Mayor
Schauer commented that the entrance trees had exceeded
expectations. Mr. Hearing explained that those trees
• had been obtained from Tampa, Florida.
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Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the modified
site plan request for landscape revisions, subdivision
sign revision, and modification of the eastern boundary
for Tequesta Oaks Development and McCarthy's Restaurant,
187 Tequesta Drive. Councilmember Hansen seconded the
motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
D. Modified Site Plan Review for Michael's Restaurant, 285
• U.S. Highway One North, for Awning Additions to Front
and Rear of Building. Jay Basist, Applicant.
Bill Swain, General Manager, represented the applicant.
Building Official Ladd explained that the applicant
wished to replace deteriorated awnings and to add an
awning to the roadway at the passenger pick-up and drop-
off area, and produced a color chip of the aqua color
proposed. Councilmember Hansen questioned why the
Community Appearance Board had not considered this
application. It was pointed out that the Village
Council had voted to reverse the process so that the
Village Council would consider this type of application
before it went to the Community Appearance Board.
Councilmember Hansen commented that he did not consider
himself qualified to make this decision, that it seemed
to him this awning would stick out like a sore thumb,
and that he was not comfortable voting for this without
consideration first by the Community Appearance Board.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the modified
site plan request for awning additions to the front and
rear of Michael's Restaurant building, 285 U.S. Highway
• One North. Councilmember Meder seconded the motion.
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The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
Joseph N. Capretta
Carl C. Hansen
Michael R. Meder
- for
- for
- for
- against
- for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
E. Landscape Ordinance No. 377 Plan Review, Landscape
Waiver Request; Stop & Shop, 391 Seabrook Road. Howard
F. Ostrout, Jr. & Associates, Landscape Architect.
Building Official Ladd reported that the applicant had
requested the ability to delay changing the entrance
onto Dover Road to 24 feet until the Village sidewalk
project took place. Mayor Mackail stated that would be
three years. Mr. Ladd recommended that the Village
Council support recommendations made by the Community
Appearance Board. Mr. Ostrout explained that revised
plans had been submitted showing the addition of
requested Sabal palms and Dahoon holly. Councilmember
Meder indicated that he would support making the
Community Appearance Board's recommendations conditions
of approval. Mr. Ladd explained that upon approval by
the Village Council that recommendations made by the
Community Appearance Board were required. The driveway
width on the south side of the property was required to
be done immediately. Vice Mayor Schauer requested that
the existing pothole be filled.
Councilmember Hansen made a motion to approve the
landscape waiver request for compliance with Ordinance
No. 377 for Stop and Shop, 391 Seabrook Road, with the
conditions made by the Community Appearance Board; with
the recommendations made by the Community Appearance
Board to also be conditions of approval; and with the
additional condition that the applicant shall proceed
immediately to narrow the driveway opening onto Dover
• Road to 24' and shall provide landscaping in the area
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created by this narrowing. Councilmember Meder seconded
the motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Discussion ensued regarding pcssibly requiring property
owners to provide sidewalks where none existed on older
properties. Mr. Ladd explained that sidewalks were
included in all new development plans.
• F. Landscape Ordinance No. 377 Plan Review, Landscape
Waiver Request; Inlet Professional Building, 175
Tequesta Drive. Howard F. Ostrout, Jr. & Associates,
Landscape Architect.
Mr. Ladd reviecaed the approval recommended by the
Community Appearance Board, to replace Coontie plants
with Ilex Vomitoria, which had been revised on the
plans. Mr. Ostrout reported that Dr. Feldman was
anxious to begin the improvements.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the
landscape waiver request for compliance with Ordinance
No. 377 for Inlet Professional Building, 175 Tequesta
Drive. Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
• The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
A) Ordinance - First Reading - Establishing Ambulance
Transport Service in the Village of Tequesta and Setting
User Fee Rates for Same. {Staff Recommends Approval)
Village Attorney Randolph read the above referenced
Ordinance by title only on First Reading.
Councilmember Hansen made a motion to approve the above
referenced Ordinance upon First Reading by title only.
Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
• Joseph N. Capretta _ for
Carl C. Hansen for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and approved.
C) Resolution No. 2-96/97 Approving a Leasing/Financing
Package for the Purchase of Two (2) 1997 Type III Ford
E-450 Ambulance from Commercial and Municipal Capital
(CMC), LLC., of Tampa, Florida, and Authorizing the
Village Manager to Execute said Agreement. (Staff
Recommends Approval)
Village Attorney Randolph read Resolution No. 2-96/97 by
title only.
Councilmember Meder made a motion to approve Resolution
No. 2-96/97. Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
• Carl C. Hansen = for
Michael R. Meder for
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The motion was therefore passed and approved.
D. Consideration of Execution of Professional Services
Agreement with Reese, Macon & Associates, Inc., of Lake
Worth, Florida, for the Phase II-Final Design of the
Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plant, in the amount of
$235,000, and Allocation of $45,000 for Permitting Fees
Associates with RO Treatment Plant, with Said Funding
Totaling $300,000 to be Frovided by the Retained
Earnings Account of the Water Enterprise Fund. (Staff
commends Approval)
Councilmember Hansen questioned whether the requested
$300,000 would provide all engineering needed for the RO
plant and how far that amount would take the project.
Village Manager Bradford explained that a total of
$300,000 was needed for the final design work and the
next agenda item would address the remaining design for
the second RO well which would be needed; and that
$45,000 would be necessary to cover the permitting for
the plant and the well itself. Bill Reese, Reese Macon
and Associates advised that bidding and recommendation
of award was also included, so that everything to the
point of construction would be allocated. Village
Manager Bradford explained that the time needed to
complete this phase would be 240 days.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion to approve the
execution of the Professional Services Agreement with
Reese, Macon & Associates, Inc., of Lake Worth, Florida,
for the Phase II-Final Design of the Reverse Osmosis
Treatment Plant, in the amount of $235,000, and
Allocation of $45,000 far Permitting Fees Associates
with RO Treatment Plant, with Said Funding Totaling
$300,000 to be Provided by the Retained Earnings Account
of the Water Enterprise Fund. Councilmember Hansen
seconded the motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
• Joseph N. Capretta - for
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Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
E. Consideration of Execution of Engineering Services
Agreement with Reese, Macon & Associates, Inc., of Lake
Worth, Florida, for Design and Permitting of RO Well No.
2 in the Amount of $20,000, with Said Funding to be
Provided by the Retained Earnings Account of the Water
Enterprise Fund. (Staff Recommends Approval)
Mr. Reese explained that this would take the process
through everything except construction.
Councilmember Hansen made a motion to approve the
execution of the Engineering Services Agreement with
Reese, Macon & Associates, Inc., of Lake Worth, Florida,
for Design and Permitting of RO Well No. 2 in the Amount
of $20,000, with Said Funding to be Provided by the
Retained Earnings Account of the Water Enterprise Fund.
Vice Mayor Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
H. Resolution No. 3-96/97 - Approving a Memorandum to enter
into a Lease and Receipt for Deposit Agreement for
Administrative Office Space at the Tequesta Corporate
Centre, 250 Tequesta Drive, and Authorizing the Village
Manager to Execute the Same.
Village Manager Bradford explained that an incremental
• approach had been proposed to solsre the space needs of
the Village. Phase I would include moving Water,
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Administration, and Finance Departments into rental
office space at Tequesta Corporate Center, thereby
freeing space at the present Village Hall for the
remaining functions of Building Department, Fire Rescue,
and Police Department. Each of those department's needs
would be addressed as financing allowed. The process
had been reviewed twice by the Finance and
Administration Committee and had been determined to be
the most ccst effective way to solive the space needs
problem. Approval of this agenda item would authorize
the Village Manager to execute the lease for rental
space by December 1, 1996 and the move would then be
accomplished by December 15. Village Manager Bradford
explained that the Village Council would discuss future
projects as architectural design and financing were
needed.
• Councilmember Meder made a motion to approve Resolution
3-96/97. Councilmember Hansenseconded the motion.
Village Attorney Randolph read Resolution 3-96/97 by
title only. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Councilmember Hansen commented that approval of this
item was the first step in the shared vision to bring
about a new Tequesta; and explained that the Village
Council wished to hold meetings to share that vision
with the residents and to obtain their input.
Councilmember Hansen requested that the residents think
about the future of the Village and send their ideas to
the Village Council. Mayor Mackail commented that the
employees were very excited about the improved working
conditions.
• J. Consideration of Palm Beach Countywide Beaches & Shores
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Council Inquiries Relative to Support of Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL) Authority Being
Delegated from the State to Palm Beach County.
Village Manager Bradford reported that Palm Beach County
was one of the last to establish a coastal construction
control line requiring anything seaward of the line to
obtain special permitting. The Department of
Environmental Protection had agreed to turn over the
authority for the CCCL to the county if all
municipalities voted in favor of that action; however,
the Beach Road Association and Mr. Griffin, the Village
representative on the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and
Shores Council belies=ed that the State should retain
control. It was pointed out that one vote against the
proposal would kill it, and that Jupiter had already
• voted against it.
Vice Mayor Schauer made a motion not to support
delegation of authority to establish the Coastal
Construction Control Line (CCCL) from the State to Palm
Beach County. Councilmember Hansen seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
N) Announcement/Notice of Attorney-Client Session
Concerning Litigation in Village of Tequesta v. Town of
Jupiter (Water Rate Dispute) at a Special Meeting to be
Held on November 25, 1996, commencing at 4:00 P.M.,
Wherein a Closed Door Attorney-Client Session per F.S.
286.011(8} Shall be Held. John C. Randolph, Village
Attorney.
• Mayor Mackail made the following announcements:
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1) Subject Matter of Meeting
Litigation ire Village cf Tequesta v. Town of Jupiter
(Water Rate Dispute)
2) Attorney-Client Session Attendees:
a) Joseph N. Capretta
b) Carl C. Hansen
c) Ron T. Mackail
d) Michael R. Meder
e} Elizabeth A. Schauer
f) John C. Randolph, Esquire
g) Scott G. Hawkins, Esquire
h) Thomas G. Bradford
I} Court Reporter (Name to be Determined)
• Mayor Mackail announced that the Closed Door Session
would be held at 4:00 P.M. on November 25, 1996 at the
Village Hall Council Chambers.
X. ANY OTHER MATTERS
Betty Nagy commented that the people living on the west side
of Seabrook and especially Tequesta Gardens residents should
be notified of the action taken at tonight's meeting
regarding the Church of the Geod Sheperd elementary school
and the possible use of Constitution Park as a playground
area. Mayor Mackail requested that Building Official Ladd
write a letter to the affected residents.
Councilmember Capretta commented regarding Country Club Drive
that a meeting had been held recently before a mediator,
which Councilmember Meder had attended; and that his comments
had led residents to believe that there was a difference of
opinion among the Village Councilmembers regarding Country
Club Drive. Councilmember Capretta explained that the
Village Council had agreed to follow a course of action which
basically limited the use of Country Club Drive without
• taking some of the drastic measures recommended by the Task
Force. Councilmember Capretta stated that the Village
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Council had openly discussed the options, and that he did not
understand why Councilmember Meder would believe that the
other Councilmembers did not agree. Councilmember Meder
responded that he had said that Tequesta Drive was in
imminent danger of being 4 lanes, not Country Club Drive, and
that in ten years future development mighty force making
Country Club Drive 4 lanes. Councilmember Meder recalled
that at the April 16 Finance and Administration meeting the
options recommended by the Task Force had been discussed and
that Police Chief Roderick and the Village Manager had
reported that nearly all the items were not possible, and he
believed he had said that he was in favor of making Country
Club Drive one way ir~ either direction from Tequesta Drive to
the county line; however, that proposal had been changed to
one way from Tdorth Place to the county line. Councilmember
Meder explained that he had been in favor of spreading the
traffic burden throughout the Village, which could have been
• acted upon at the time the Village Council had had an
opportunity to act on a Planning Ordinance. Councilmember
Meder stated that the residents' opinion of one-waying the
entire length of Country Club Drive had not been addressed.
After further discussion, Councilmember Capretta commented
that positions taken in public should first be brought before
the Village Council to find out whether the Councilmembers
were in favor.
A request was made that staff determine whether the
accusations made regarding Church of the Good Sheperd being
in violation of the number of approved students were true,
and if so, to have the Code Enforcement Officer deal with the
situation. If the church was in compliance then that message
should be made public knowledge. Village Manager Bradford
explained that Building Official Ladd would prepare an
agreement stating the number of students allowed under the
new approval and that document would be the basis for future
checks by staff to determine compliance. Fire Chief Weinand
reported that the annual Fire Department inspection caould
show the number of students per teacher and could document
any violations.
• XI. ADJOURNMENT
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Councilmember Hansen moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Meder seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
Carl C. Hansen - for
Michael R. Meder - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting
was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
ATTEST:
J ann Mangan ello
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED:
RPespe~ctfully submitted,
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
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285 Golfview Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Dear Mr. Mackail:
As a Tequesta Village Council Member who has to decide if a
variance is to be given to permit construction of their
proposed school, tine Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,
we wish you to know that we strongly oppose the variance.
Taking into account the fact that the church has less tharr
two acres on which to build their pro~~osed school, we have
grave doubts that ouc ~.oncer~ns about, i.nr_t~tased vehicular
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285 Golfview Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
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As a Tequesta Village Council Member echo has to .decide if a
variance is to be given to permit coastruction of their
proposed school, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,
we wish you to ]snow that ~~e stronyl.y oppuse the variance.
'Faking into account the Eart that the c~hnrch teas less ttcau
two acres on which to build their proposed school, we have
grave doubl-,s that; orar c~oncerus about ii,c~reased vehicular
and pedestrian t.raL- E ic, pr i_~r~,<'Y Landscat~ c u~3, 7 fight po]_lution
• anc3 adequate estliel.ic sound-bai~ric~rs (tl~ut work) can be
successively completed on such a Sinal.l buitdinq site.
The end r-exult can only lie tt,e lotrertnq o[ our properL-y value!
Sincerely,
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Mrs. F,lizabeth A. Schauer
85 Teakwood Circle
Tequesta, FL 33969
Dear P~1rs. Schauer:
As a Tequesta Village Council Me-nber who has to decide if a
variance is to be given to permit construction of their
proposed school, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,
we wish you to ]snow that we strongly oppose the variance.
`Faking into account t;he fact; brat the churcVr has ]ess than
t:wc; acres on whi.c~~- to br-i_]ci tl-e?_r ~~ropcrsed school, we have
grave dout~ts t}gat o~~r conce,-~-s rho-~t increased vehicular_
and pede.~triar; traffic, !>r. ivac~y ].ur:dscap~.ny, light pollution
and ader]ua~te esthetic sounc,-},arri_ers (tt~-at. work:) can }~e
sucr_essively completed on <~r+~'}~ a small. huilding site.
The end result can only he the loweri.rrc! of our property va]_ue!
Sincerely,
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FREDRIC & DIANA M.BRADLEY
20 RIDGWOOD CIR
TEQUESTA,FL 33469
(561)746-0855
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11/8/96
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Schauer
85 Teakwood Circle '
Tequesta, FL 33969.
Dear Mrs. Schauer:
As a Tequesta Village Council Member who has to decide if a
variance is to be given to permit construction of their
proposed school, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,
we wish you to know that- we st-ronyly oppose the variative.
`Palciny inL-o account the [act t-i-at the church has less than
two acres on which to build their proposed school, we have
grave doubts that our concerns about increased vehicular
• and pedestrian traffic, privacy landscaping, light pollution
and adequate esthetic sound-barriers (t-hat work) can be
successively completed on such a small building site.
The end result can only be the lowering of our property value!
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