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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
VILLAGE COUNCIL
AND
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
DECEMBER 28, 1995
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Tequesta Village Council held a special joint meeting
with the Community Appearance Board at the Village Hall, 357
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Thursday, December 28,
1995. The meeting was called to order at 5:36 P.M. by Mayor
Ron T. Mackail. A roll call was taken by Betty Laur,
Recording Secretary. Councilmembers present were: Mayor Ron
T. Mackail, Vice Mayor William E. Burckart, Elizabeth A.
Schauer, and Joseph N. Capretta. Councilmember Carl C.
Hansen was absent from the meeting. Community Appearance
Board members present were: Chair Leslie Cook, Vice Chair
Vic Strahan, Paul Coben, Claudette Dalack, Steve Parker, and
Alternate Marcia Nielson. Also in attendance were: Village
Manager Thomas G. Bradford, Village Attorney John C.
Randolph, Village Clerk Joann Manganiello, and Department
Heads.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Schauer made a motion to approve the Agenda as
submitted. Vice Mayor Burckart seconded the motion. The
vote on the motion was:
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Ron T. Mackail - for
William E. Burckart - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted and the Agenda
was approved as submitted.
III. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PUBLIC HEARING FOR EXTENDED CARE
FACILITY (STERLING HOUSE; SDR DEVELOPMENT, INC., ATLANTIC
BEACH, FLORIDAj, 205 VILLAGE BOULEVARD. JOSEPH W. CAPRA,
P.E., CREECH ENGINEERS, INC., AGENT FOR SDR DEVELOPMENT,
INC., OWNER.
Mayor Mackail explained that this was the first joint
meeting of the Village Council and the Community Appearance
Board for the purpose of conducting an expedited Special
Exception Use Public Hearing and Site Plan Review.
Building Official Scott D. Ladd reviewed the materials
provided for review by Council in order to review the
special exception use, and referred to the portion of the
Village Code which defined ACLF and which stated that this
term shall also include an Extended Care Facility. Mr. Ladd
reported that the State made no distinction between an ACLF
and a ECF; and briefly described the operation of the
proposed ECF.
Joseph W. Capra, P.E., Creech Engineers, Inc., stated that
the owner, Mr. Pete Russell, and the project architect, Mr.
Kevin Donahue, were present at the meeting, and that a 42-
unit ECF 1-story CBS building was proposed on 2.55 acres,
which would provide 17 units per acre in a mixed use
commercial zoning district where 24 units per acre were
allowed. Mr. Capra explained that the facility was
residential in nature, described the rental apartment units,
and explained that the average age of the residents would be
85, which was the reason only 21 parking spaces had been
requested. Mr. Capra informed the Village Council that
Sterling House had begun in Wichita, Kansas, and had many
facilities throughout the Midwest; and that four facilities
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were planned for South Florida at this time, with
construction to begin the next week on one in Stuart. Mr.
Capra reviewed the site plan, and stated that if approval
was granted at tonight's meeting that construction would
begin approximately February 1, 1996.
Mr. Pete Russell responded to questions posed by
Councilmember Schauer that no federal subsidy would be
received, that all units were private pay rentals, that
there would be landscaping to hide the individual air
conditioning units but that they were necessary in order for
tenants to have total control of temperature. Mr. Russell
explained that each unit would be single occupancy private;
that a unit would only have two occupants if a husband and
wife resided together; and that in other Sterling House
facilities experience had been that about three such couples
would be present in a 42-unit facility. Tn response to
Councilmember Schauer's concern that one dumpster would not
be sufficient to handle medical waste, Mr. Russell explained
that Sterling House would not be a nursing facility since
they would operate under an Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
license which did not require them to have nursing staff and
that they were only allowed to remind residents to take
medication; however, outside home health care services
would be utilized to give medication. Councilmember Schauer
questioned the number of staff, since only 21 parking spaces
were requested. Mr. Russell responded that staff for this
facility would number 6-7 per shift, including kitchen
staff. Councilmember Schauer questioned whether benches
would be provided within the outdoor courtyard.. Mr. Russell
explained that benches probably would be provided; however,
experience had shown that the residents were mobile within
the building and did not often venture outside, and that a
screened porch would be provided.
Councilmember Capretta questioned the number of buildings in
a single location, to which Mr. Russell responded that this
would be their largest facility since they typically
consisted of 33-37 units, and explained that with a larger
building the residential feel would be lost. Mr. Russell
commented that if there was a need for a second building
Sterling House did have an option on adjacent property north
of their present site where a second facility similar in
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size could be built. Mr. Russell responded to Councilmember
Capretta that the units ranged from 360 to 425 square feet
with month-to-month rental for the least expensive unit of
$1,650 per month and for the most expensive unit of $2,400
per month, so that the average rental was $2,150 per month,
including 3 meals per day plus snacks. Mr. Russell
described the units as entering into a living area with the
sleeping area hidden from view and with a small food
preparation area. Mr. Russell commented that no residents
would be bedridden; that they were limited under their
license so that a person could only be bedridden for a
specified number of days before they must vacate and go to
a hospital or a nursing home. Mr. Russell explained that
50~ of the residents of the first facility constructed five
years ago were still living there, that the residents were
not prone to move, and that they would usually only leave
when required to go to a nursing home or when they died.
Councilmember Capretta questioned the screening process
required to get into this facility, to which Mr. Russell
responded that an assessment process was used to make sure
the care that a prospective tenant required could be
provided and explained that a doctor's report was required.
Mr. Russell explained that the Extended Congregate Care
license allowed Sterling House to go beyond what an ACLF
license would allow them to do. Councilmember Capretta
stated that he spoke only for himself and expressed
displeasure that he felt he had been misled into believing
that this facility would be an ACLF; that the Village
ordinances were not up-to-date since they allowed Extended
Care Facilities, and that he did not want any more since he
believed that was not what the people of Tequesta wanted;
that there was a market for an ACLF where the residents were
mobile and could continue their active lifestyles and become
customers for the stores in the area. Mr. Russell responded
that it had not been the intention of Sterling House to
mislead anyone, but that the extended care facility concept
had developed out of a need so that when people could no
longer continue an active lifestyle and became a little more
frail but were not ready to go to a nursing home that they
would have somewhere to go where assistance was provided.
~r Mr. Russell commented that 30~ of people now in nursing
~,, homes should not be there, but there had been nowhere else
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to go. Mr. Russell explained that legal criteria was
followed in determining that a tenant could no longer reside
at Sterling House, and that typical situations were becoming
bedridden, requiring nurses to give shots, or requiring
round the clock supervision.
Vice Mayor Burckart questioned whether it was preferable to
locate an extended care facility close to either a nursing
home or an independent living facility, to which Mr. Russell
responded that it was not, and that location in residential
areas were preferred in order to retain the residential
atmosphere. Mr. Russell explained that neighborhoods with
K-Mart stores and other nearby shopping, etc. were preferred
by the children of the tenants. Mr. Russell explained that
a market study had been conducted which showed a far greater
need in this area for an ECF than this 42-unit facility
would provide. Mr. Russell clarified that a certificate of
need would not be required as was required for a nursing
home; described the units by stating that each unit was
provided with a large walk-in shower, that tenants brought
their own furniture, that some units were two rooms and some
were one room with a sleeping area, and that entry was into
the living area so that there was no feeling of a nursing
home room; and that a person who was still mobile, was still
active and still driving their own car would not be turned
down. Mr. Russell verified that a nurse call system was in
place, and that marketing brochures were available.
Mayor Mackail inquired into recreational programs, since 42
Tequesta residents had moved into Waterford the previous
year where a full calendar of recreational activities was
provided. Mr. Russell explained that a full recreational
calendar was provided at Sterling House, but that it would
consist of crafts, cooking, etc., which were activities in
which the residents were still able to participate. In
response to Mayor Mackail, Mr. Russell stated that the
feasibility study had been based on age 85 and above of the
population and income criteria (not assets) of $25,000
annual income with home ownership or $35,000 annual income
without home ownership. The four South Florida locations,
to be located in Vero Beach, Melbourne, Stuart, and Tequesta
,, would all consist of 42-unit buildings since the markets
,,, were larger than in the Midwest. Mayor Mackail inquired
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where tenants would go after they were no longer able to
live in the extended care facility. Mr. Russell responded
that there were nursing homes in Jupiter and in Hobe Sound,
but they were overcrowded, and that this was a very big
problem, since many nursing homes were planning to only
accept sub-acute patients in the future because of the money
involved, so that many more nursing home facilities were
needed. Mr. Russell answered Mayor Mackail's question
regarding whether the option on the adjacent property might
be exercised to provide an ACLF rather than another ECF,
that Sterling House did not plan to diversify since they
wanted to specialize and to be the best in one field. Mr.
Russell verified that Sterling House had just gone public
and that their stock was traded on the American Exchange.
Mayor Mackail stated that development and uses in the area
in which Sterling House proposed to locate were very
important to the Village of Tequesta, and called for
comments from the public.
Betty Nagy, 26 Shay Place, asked whether a deposit was
required before moving into Sterling House. Mr. Russell
replied that the deposit varied from one facility to another
but ranged from $500 to $700. Ms. Nagy stated she had
checked 4-5 ACLFs and found that they all provided nursing
staff on the premises. Mr. Russell explained that Sterling
House would have 24-hour response to a registered nurse by
telephone.
John Giba, Fairview East, questioned whether two people
sharing a unit would pay double rent. Mr. Russell explained
the rent would be the same as for single occupancy with
adjustment for meals. Mr. Giba commented that he shared
Councilmember Capretta's concerns that the market in
Tequesta was for an ACLF where people were still actively
mobile, and that this facility was one notch above a rental
unit by the addition of meals. Mr. Giba expressed concern
that an on-the-spat medical diagnosis could not be made in
an emergency; stated Giba's Law: It is easier to get into
something than to get out of it; and questioned what could
be done when the decision had been made that a tenant could
no longer stay since all of the nursing homes were full.
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Gary Van Brock, Tiffany Way, clarified that Sterling House
was not limited to 42 total units, but that they could
duplicate that amount by constructing additional buildings,
and that at present the applicant only held an option on an
additional 2 acre parcel, but that the Dorner Trust would
sell additional land if a market existed for additional
facilities. Mr. Van Brock explained that Mr. Sparks at
Prosperity Oaks had recently converted two floors of that
ACLF into ECF facilities because of the need for that type
of care. Mr. Van Brock stated that the general area needed
this specialty, and that an ACLF would not compete with an
ECF.
Leslie Cook, 17 Bay Harbor, spoke as a member of the public
and not in her capacity as Community Appearance Board Chair.
Ms. Cook expressed concern that there seemed to be no place
for a person to go if they could no longer remain in the
ECF, and questioned how many facilities Sterling House now
had throughout the country. Mr. Russell stated that a total
of 38 facilities were currently in existence, which were
located in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado.
Jim Humpage, 360 Fiesta, expressed
would be placed on Fire Rescue;
residents were restricted to the
explained that tenants were free
that the doors were locked at night
not wander away.
concern that some burden
and questioned whether
facility. Mr. Russell
to go outdoors, however,
so that a resident could
Peggy Virhoven, Foint Drive, questioned the length of time
Sterling House had been in business and requested financial
information. Mr. Russell stated that the company had
started five years ago, that the stock had been public for
approximately 60 days, had come out at 11-1/4, and was now
at 12-1/4.
Joan Marshall, 343 Country Club Drive, expressed concern
that 6-7 staff including housekeeping might not be
sufficient. Mr. Russell responded that Sterling House
experience had shown that number to be sufficient and that
staff members were certified nursing aides. Ms. Marshall
questioned the amount of recreational activities provided.
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Mr. Russell responded that Sterling House provided arts and
crafts, movies, television, outside entertainers who sang
and played the piano, and that system-wide the facilities
enjoyed 980 occupancy and that the people were content
there.
In response to Councilmember Capretta's questions, Mr.
Russell responded that Sterling House did the tenants'
laundry and made their beds daily. Councilmember Capretta
commented that he had thought this facility would be an ACLF
which would help the Village businesses by providing
customers for stores and restaurants, and that he felt he
had been deceived by Mr. Van Brock and by the Village
ordinance, and that he would suggest a major change in the
Village ordinances to bring them up-to-date.
After criteria for special exception use was directed to Mr.
Ladd for response, Village Attorney Randolph advised that
~,.. this was a quasi judicial hearing where certain criteria for
special exception uses as set forth in the ordinance was
being applied by the Village Council to make a determination
as to whether those criteria were met based on what the
Village Council learned at this meeting, and that it was not
appropriate for Mr. Ladd to make such a determination. The
Village Attorney advised that the proposed use was indeed
permitted under the Village ordinance, so that the answer to
criteria Item A, which asked whether this proposed use was
a permitted use under the ordinance, was affirmative. Mayor
Mackail questioned whether the use was compatible with
adjoining development and the proposed character of the
district, to which Village Attorney Randolph responded that
must be the decision of the Village Council based on this
hearing. Councilmember Capretta commented that the use was
allowed under the ordinance and that when the ordinance was
rewritten it must be done much more carefully than before.
Village Attorney Randolph commented that the Department of
Community Affairs had indicated that ECFs did fit within the
definition of ACLFs for purposes of Comprehensive Planning.
Mayor Mackail declared the Special Use Exception Hearing
closed. Village Attorney Randolph advised regarding
procedure that the Village Council should assure that
~..r special exception use criteria items A through L had been
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met and that any conditions were attached in the event that
approval was to be granted; or that in the event of denial
of the special exception use that the reasons for denial
must be stated fully for the record. The Village Attorney
explained that the third option would be to defer until
further information was provided.
Councilmember Capretta made a motion to approve the special
exception use for the Sterling House SDR Developc~-ent, Tnc.,
Extended Care Facility as proposed. Vice Mayor Surekart
seconded the motion. Village Attorney Randolph stated that
he understood this motion had been made because the Village
Council had made the findings in granting it that all of the
standards set forth in the Ordinance had been met, to which
Councilmember Capretta responded affirmatively. During
discussion, Village Manager Bradford suggested that the
oration contain conditions to address certain concerns which
had been discussed, i.e., to limit the use specifically to
an ECF in order to preclude non-family members frown residing
in the same unit, and to tie the use to the current ECC
license so that in the event that licensing criteria changed
the applicant would have to return before the Village
Council before attempting to change the use of this
facility. Village Manager Bradford stated that he was not
sure that the Village Code precluded nursing homes.
Building Official Ladd verified that the structure could be
converted to a permitted use if parking requirements were
met. Village Attorney clarified that this was a specific
special exception use which was being granted, specific to
the application, and that the applicant could not come in
for another use listed under special exception uses without
coming before the Village Council. Councilmember Capretta
stated that the ordinance must be tied to the license.
Village Attorney Randolph stated that he believed the record
of tonight's hearing was definitive enough, since the
Council would not want a condition which tied approval to
the license if State law changed allowing the applicant to
do something else under that particular license.
After further discussion, Village Attorney Randolph
..,
rephrased the motion as follows: To approve based upon the
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findings that the Special Exception Application meets the
criteria set forth in the ordinance and subject to the
condition that the approval is based specifically on the
information contained within the application and the
representations made here this evening as to the nature of
the operation and that any change in that would require it
to come back before the Village Council. Councilmember
Capretta agreed with the statement, and Vice Mayor Burckart
stated he still stood by his second. The vote on the motion
was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
William E. Burckart - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
IV. SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED STERLING HOUSE, 205 VILLAGE
BOULEVARD, AN EXTENDED CARE FACILITY. JOSEPH W. CAPRA,
P.E., CREECH ENGINEERS, INC., AGENT FOR SDR DEVELOPMENT,
INC., OWNER.
Building Official Ladd verified that the site plan met all
technical requirement of the Village Code. Water System
Manager Thomas C. Hall explained that off-site water
extension would be needed for this site, which had not yet
been resolved; however, when the gallon per minute
requirement for this site was resolved, a developer's
agreement would be made with the owner and that no building
permit could be granted until these steps had been
finalized. Village Manager Bradford requested verification
that elevations matched the site plan as presented.
Building Official Ladd reviewed the elevations and verified
them correct with the site plan. Mayor Mackail questioned
whether retention ponds would be on site. Mr. Ladd stated
that the Village required 95o retention on site and that Al
Oslund of Gee & Jenson had verified that the retention ponds
proposed for the site would be sufficient. Comments were
~~g==-. made that there was no traffic impact, and that no landscape
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waivers were requested. Building Official Ladd stated that
Ordinance 377 requirements had been exceeded. Vice Mayor
Burckart commented that the building could be more
Mediterranean. Mayor Mackail commented that the Village
Council had an overall theme that they would like to see
accomplished in the blighted downtown area. Councilmember
Capretta suggested a new type of roof material made of
composite lightweight materials which had the look of tile.
Vice Mayor Burckart made a motion to approve the site plan
as submitted. Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion.
The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
William E. Burckart - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
Joseph N. Capretta - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
V. CCk~![7NITY APPEARANCE BOARD REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FROM SDR
DEVELOPMENT, JOSEPH W. CAPRA, P.E., CREECH ENGINEERS, INC.,
AGENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 42-UNIT EXTENDED CARE
FACILITY, 205 VILLAGE BOULEVARD.
Mayor Mackail turned the meeting over to Community
Appearance Board Chair Leslie Cook.
Councilmember Capretta left the meeting at 7:41 P.M.
Architect Kevin Donahue provided a brief description of the
architecture, which he described as based on the interior
development of the building, which consisted of a looped
corridor system with apartments around it, creating an
interior courtyard, which reduced travel distance for the
residents to the common areas near the front entry. Mr.
Donahue explained that the cupola, carport, front porch, and
multi-pane windows were duplicated in every Sterling House
project. The circular drive would allow access to the front
door, used by residents and visitors. Staff and delivery
persons would access the building at the entrance under the
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carport. Architect Donahue reviewed the following features:
roof pitch, CBS building with stucco finish, architectural
quoins at the building corners, three dormers on the front
of the building, and the building color of light yellow with
a darker yellow accent and white fascia.
Chair Leslie Cook stated that the Board was looking for an
overall feeling of Mediterranean or Bermuda in any new
development which would go on that site. Boardmember Dalack
explained that the Board would like something equal to
Prosperity Oaks and Waterford to provide a very high end
vision for the Village. Chair Cook commented that the
Community Appearance Board was preparing to meet with the
Village Council to incorporate a theme for all buildings,
which would be Mediterranean, using S-tile or barrel roof
tile, arches, stucco, etc., and suggested that the asphalt
roof material be changed to tile. Chair Cook objected to
the window air conditioning units, and stated that the Board
wanted Tequesta property values to be as high as those in
Boca Raton, to which Architect Donahue responded that he had
worked with retirement design for 19 years and that a real
need existed for the residents to have thermostatic control.
Mr. Coben suggested the air conditioning units be hidden in
the attic. Mr. Russell commented that landscaping would
cover the units. Architect Donahue explained that the
exterior of the air conditioning units would be flush with
the exterior building walls and the units would project into
the interior of the rooms.
During ensuing discussion regarding the asphalt shingle
roof, the Architect explained that the would look awkward
on such a long roof span. Chair Cook commented that
eventually trees would grow tall enough to break up the long
span visually.
Discussion then centered on how some of the building
features could be changed to make the building look
Mediterranean. Boardmember Parker commented that the roof
and the dormers were features found in northern buildings.
Hal Hutchinson, a member of the audience, commented that he
was a native Floridian born in Central Florida, and that
this building was very stylish and designed like a sprawling
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Southern mansion, and that he believed a Mediterranean roof
would spoil the entire structure. Architect Donahue
commented that the design was similar to many of the very
old Florida homes. Mr. Hutchinson commented that Tequesta
did not currently have the look of the Mizner concept.
Chair Cook explained that a lot of new downtown development
would be occurring and that this was the Board's opportunity
to set the tone and to make the area attractive,
Gary Van Brock commented that the building was Southern
Colonial which was standard throughout the South; that he
was using asphalt shingles in every home he was building in
Cypress Ridge which were in the $150,000 - $200,000 range;
that Mr. DiVosta had just built a $700,000 home for his
daughter and had used asphalt roof shingles. Mr. Hutchinson
commented that Armor Manor had an asphalt shingle roof.
Chair Cook polled the Board regarding the roof shingles and
determined that all of the Boardmembers felt that the
asphalt shingle roof was not acceptable, and requested that
the applicant investigate a modification of the building
look, possibly using a terra cotta color for the roof. Vice
Chair Strahan cautioned the Board that until a more definite
description of architectural style was incorporated into the
Village ordinance that there was nothing the Board could
enforce, and that he did not mind buildings which looked
different as long as the quality was high. Boardmember
Parker stated that this was on one of the first streets
going into the area, and that the Board wanted something
mare in keeping with the future look.
During discussion of the sign, the Board determined that
they would like the sign to be changed from wood to stucco,
using colors which matched the building.
Chair Cook commented that a beautiful job had been done on
the landscaping in selecting plants which would do very well
in this area. Boardmember Parker commented that the front
elevation showed cluster palms, however, the plans only
showed three small Ligustrum trees for those areas. Mr.
Parker requested that the plan be changed to reflect Queen
palms. Boardmember Parker suggested accent plants at the
,,:~~ building corners and on either side of the windows,
,,,. described problems with the longevity of Lantana, and
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recommended Floratam instead of Argentine Bahia in all areas
except the retention pond. Mr. Russell stated that he had
hired a local landscape architect to avoid changes to the
landscaping. Vice Chair Strahan responded that the comments
were merely to provide advice from previous experience which
would be more cost effective. Boardmember Parker requested
that the applicant be held to the following minimums: trees
to have 3" caliper and palms to have 10" caliper.
Boardmember Parker made a motion to approve the landscaping
with the following comments: all 12-foot trees shall have a
minimum 3^ caliper; all Queen palms shall have a minimum 10^
caliper; the sod shall be St. Augustine Flortam except in
the base of the retention areas, which could be Bahia; 3
Ligustrum standards in the front shall be changed to 3 Queen
palms to break up the roof elevation; 3 accent plants shall
be added in front of the building to soften the blank wall
for which suggestions are Pygmy Date Palms or European Fan
Palms. The motion was seconded by Boardmember Coben. The
vote on the motion was:
Leslie Cook - for
Vic Strahan - for
Paul Coben - for
Claudette Dalack - for
Steve Parker - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Discussion ensued regarding working together on changes
acceptable to the Board. Mr. Russell stated he was willing
to work with the Board, but did not agree with their
suggestions. Mr. Coben provided history of the Board's
previous experience with a developer which had resulted in
a totally black building which did not look like anything
else in Tequesta, and explained that the Board did not want
something like that to happen again. Mr. Russell commented
that arches could be incorporated into the dormers and the
front porch, that he wanted the residents to be happy and to
like the building, that some changes were not economically
feasible, but that he was willing to work to compromise.
Building Official Ladd suggested a white metal standing seam
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roof. Mr. Russell questioned whether using asphalt shingles
in a different color would be acceptable, and stated that if
the Board held him to a the roof that he would appeal to
the Village Council. Changing the shape and size of the
roof was discussed.
After further discussion, Village Attorney Randolph
suggested that a motion should be made either to defer with
directions to restudy specific listed items, or to deny; and
that direction must be given to the applicant in the event
of deferral, and in the event of denial then the Village
Council would make a decision.
Boardmember Parker made a motion to defer the item of the
front facade including the roof since the Board was looking
for a more Mediterranean style and would like to see
concepts based on all of the past discussions. During
discussion of the motion, Vice Chair Strahan suggested that
another sketch cane back to the Board for consideration with
a different roof color possibly using asphalt shingles which
would be closer to that recommended by the Hoard.
Boardmember Coben seconded the motion. Boardmember Parker
amended the motion to include the sign change from wood to
stucco in colors to match the building. 8oardmember Coben
seconded the amended motion. The vote on the motion was:
Leslie Cook - for
Vic Strahan - for
Paul Coben - for
Claudette Dalack - for
Steve Parker - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
Mr. Russell stated that he would provide a redesign of the
building front and try to come up with a more compatible
roof color, and questioned whether he would have to wait 30
days. Building Official Ladd advised that the applicant
could return after the first of the year. Mr. Russell
stated that he would investigate new types of roofing
materials.
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VI. VILhP,GE COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE - FINAL READING -
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES "WATER" AT
SECTION 18-3, SUB-Pp,RAGRAPH (a}, SO AS TO AMEND THE MINIMUM.
MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE OF RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
CUSTOMERS SO AS TO INCORPORATE INCREASES NECESSITATED AS A
RESULT OF THE TOWN OF JUPITER'S INCREASE IN WATER RATES TO
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA; PROVIDING THAT A SEPARATE
ACCOUNTING BE MADE OF FUNDS REALIZED FROM SUCH INCREASE;
PROVIDING THAT MONIES REALIZED AS A RESULT OF THIS INCREASE
HE REFUNDED TO THE CUSTOMER FRONT WHOM THEY WERE RECEIVED IN
THE EVENT TEQUESTA IS SUCCESSFUL IN ITS CHALLENGE OF
OVERTURNING THE INCREASES IMPOSED HY THE TOWN OF JUPITER;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL}
Village Attorney Randolph read the above Ordinance by title
only on second reading, and stated that the effective date
of the Ordinance would be December 28, 1995.
There were no comments from the public regarding this
Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Hurckart made a motion to approve the above
Ordinance on Second Readinq. Counciimember Schauer seconded
the motion. The vote on the motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
William E. Burckart - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
The motion was therefore passed and adopted.
VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were no other matters to came before the Village
Council.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 28, 1995
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VIII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There were no further communications from citizens.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Burckart moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Schauer seconded the motion. The vote on the
motion was:
Ron T. Mackail - for
William E. Burckart - for
Elizabeth A. Schauer - for
the motion was therefore passed and adopted and the meeting
was adjourned at 9:03 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
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ann Mangan' llo
Village Clerk
DATE APPROVED: