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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Planning and Zoning_Tab 1_12/15/2016 . � MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING AND �ONIN� �; BOARD MEETlNG - IVOVEMBER 17, 2a'�6 CALL TO ORDER AND R�LL CALL The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m, by Board Member Elizabeth Scha�ae�. A ro�l call was taken by Community Develapment Planner, Lance Lilfy. Present were: B�ar� Member Elizabeth Schauer, Board Member Steve Eagen, Board M�mber Ashley Warren, Alternate Member Leslee Dasher and Alternate Member Theresa Maggio. Absent were Chair Janet Strand and Vice-�hair Michael Schmidt. Also present were Village Att�rney Keith Davis and Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Board Member Steve Eager� moved approval of the agenda; seconder/ 6y Alternate fVTember Leslee Dasher; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes � October 20, 2016 M0770N: Board Member Steve Eagen moved approval of minutes; seconded by Alfernate Committee Member Leslee Dasher; motion carried unanimously�-0. Attorney Davis announced the next item was quasi-judicial and swore in several people involved with the application, He then asked the Board for any ex-parte communications, Board Member Elizabeth Schauer revealed she had spoken to Emily at St. Jude Church, about scheduling a meeting. Board Member Leslee Dasher indicated she had spoken to Iv1r. Gentile about the �oard ofi Direc�ors at Riverside Oaks, where she lived, regarding a separate matter. She did not discuss the proposed project. 2. SPR 1-16: Application firom Key Estates Yeq�aesta Senior Housing LP, for a Site Plan Review to develop and operate a 96-unit Aduft Gongregate Living Facility (ACLF) with adjacent grounds and site amenities as a Panned Residential Development (PR[�), pursuant to �ec, 78-174(d)(7} and (12) and Secs. 78-22� through 78-228 of the Villag� Code. The address of the property is 4534 8� �546 Gour�ty l�ine Road, Tequesta, FL 33469. The proper�y is located in the R�2 Multiple Farr�ily Dw�!l�c�g District. STAFF COMM�NTS �ommunity Development Direct�r Niis� �acarias informed the Planr�ing and Zo��ng 8a��� of the process that the Key Es#a�es Tequesta Seniar Housing LP had �o go thr�ugh i� order to receive approval frorr� t�ie Vil�ac�e �ouncil. She revEaled th�t the Site P��n w�s currently being reviewed and �hat the next step would be to go before the Village �ounc9�. Mr. George Gentife, Preside�►t af �entile �ias Holloway OPMahoney � Assoc9a#�s, a landscape architect and land p�a�ni�g fiirm, revealed that he represented Key Estates � � �rtinui�5—�i�nning and Loning 1�/�7/i� Page � Tequesta Senior Hou�ing LP. He p�ese�ted a power point visua! for the Board's revi��.a �nd assessment. Mr. Gentile expl�ine� that the project was eight acres, v,rith a dens�ty �s� �2 units per acre, bringing the total to 96 units. Ne recounted that a "resident's meetin�" wa� held several months ago �s � �ay �o pr�vid� prdj�ct information to neighb�r�, additionally offering them an opportunity to provide ideas and feedback. Mra Gentile reminded the Board that #�e s�te had a contamination issue and was in #h� process of receiving a "Brown Field" use, which would be beneficial as it allowed �or �ssistanc� in the mitigation of contaminants. Mr. Gentile further indi�ated that th� proposed plan offered 81 independent living units, 10.5 assisted living units and 14.5 units (18 beds} in the memary care area. He advised the Board of the lot coverage of 26.84°!0. Additionally, the site plan illustrated the proposed single story section as well as the second and third floor areas. The proposed plan also offered a poo! and patio/courtyard area for residents. Mr. Gentile pointed out that ther� was an emergency vehicle access area specificaffy for the Vilfage's public safety vehicle�. He emphasized that there wo��ld be approximately 35 million dollars in tax benefits to the Village of Tequesta. Furthermore, there would be 79 direct and many indirect jobs created. Mr. Gentile felt that this project was a high- quatity design and considered very attractive in the "continuum of care" classification. Mr. Gentile revealed that only potable water would be used on the property due to the environmental i�sues that had affected the land. He added that there wou[d be a continuation of rerriediatior� of the site. Pa�ing over areas of s�il tha� wer� contaminated would be beneficial in mitigating the land. Board Member Elizabeth Schauer asked for an explanation of how fhe environment would be protected in regards to the project. Mr. Gentile indicated that there was an arsenic and petroleum contaminafion problem. He further revealed that the County and the State had worked for severa( years to remove the spilla Mr. Gentile suggested that development could actually help the tainted areas by providing a pavement surface, which would ensure that the rain water would not permeate the ground. Traffic would afso be reduced in compar�son to �rnulti- family units. The project offered inter-connected paths and garden areas. The height of the buildir�gs and additional landscaping were r�odified t� accommodate the residents fo the south �f the property. Mr. Gentile further revealed that there was no visibility into the neighbo�ing resident's homes, due to the roofline modification of the second floor. Mr. Gentiie ir�farmed the Board that ��e �r�j�ct had ap�ilied far a "Green R�-Use" des�gnation. There was also a Rernediat�on Action Plan in place which was set to be completed just prior to the commencement of�onstruction. r � Min�a€es—Pianning ana Zoning �1i17/16 Page � Board Member Steve Eagan asked Mr, Ger�tile �o ex�lair� the business mode! and offer a c�mparisor� to other facilities within the area, #�at wa��id be similar tt� this �ro}ect. Mr, Thomas Faure, the Client Developer answered tha# �he business model was similar to T�q��esta Terra�e, St. Joseph's and La Po�ad�. �Ilr� �a��re informed the ��ard that th� facility was set up as a "per month° rental, with a 55-�- age restriction and no contract to mo�re through the stages of assistance. He �dded that the proposed facility was a l�censed assisted living facility but medical car� was not provided, although the residents would be able to hire their own medical help to live within the unit with them, if desired. Al#ernate-Nlember Leslee Dasher asked for clarification on the petroleum issue. Mr. �entile advised that the spill was currently under pavement and that only potable water wo�ld be used. Ms. Dasher asked if the retention pond was dry, and it was confirmed that it wouid remain dry with the exception of when there was rain. Alternate-Member Theresa Maggio asked ifi the facility was considered a skilled medical facility or an assisted living facility. !t was confirmed that it was not a skilled medica[ facility but instead offered only assistance to senior living. Board Member Steve Eagan asked for clarification on ambulance transport services. Attorney Davis revealed that this was a requirement the Village set forth to ensure payment to the rescue provider. STAFF COMMENTS Nilsa Zacarias stated that approval from staff was conditional upon two specific recommendations: Those recommendations were that the applicant should implement potabte water as a source of irrigatian, as well as implement canditio�is included oc� the Special Exception Use 02-16 Development Order. P�IBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Tom Dasher of 1�2 Magno(ia Way, asked how the run-off collection area was designed to drain_ Mr. Sam Heady, Deputy Director of Utifities for the Village of Tequesta, responded by stating that the run-off water dra�ned into Riverside Oaks and then into the Loxahatchee River. Mr. Dasher commented tha� his neighborhood of Riverside Oaks experienced standing water in the fwo collection areas, during rainy season. He wondered how rnore water would affect the current situation. Ms. Amy Galvez, an engineer with Simmons & White, infiormed the Board that there were two small detention areas on the praject #hat hold all the water on site, revealing that there would not be an addition of any water to the neighboring areas. Mr. Tim Lawrence of 4412 County Line Road, asiced w�ere the exfiltration trench would be located. Ms. Amy Galvez answered that it wouid be located under the parking lot. Mr. �awrence also inquired as to a buffer for his property which abuts the project. Mr. Gentile st�ted that h� would be happy to answer any ques#ions while Attorney Davis reminded the �peaker that this was not a cross examination s;#uation. MOTIDN: Board Membe�- Leslee Dasher moved approval of SPR 1-�6; seconded by Alternate Merrrber Theresa Maggio; motion carrie�cinanimously 5-0. , . ivfinutes—�ianni�g and L�ninc� i 1ii7i16 Page 4 BC��,RD �Ol�Al�lENTS Board Member Eiizabeth Schauer asked Mr. Gentile about t�e pine trees and palm trees �e�� the ��9t��res proper�y, and commented that the �rees di� no� lc�ok u� to par. Mr. �entil� assured her that he would look into it and that trees in this area would not have the same appearance as trees up north. ADJOURNMENT: Alternate Member Theresa Maggio moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded b��oard Member Steve Eagen; The motion fa adjr�urn �arried unanrmously 5�Q; therefore, th� meeting was adjocrrr�ed at 6:28 P.M. Respectfuily submitted, �����,� r^r ���� � >� ��.���. (�ori McWilliams, M11/i� Village Clerk Note; These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim �ranscripts of the mesting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Village Clerk, All reference attachments are on file in the Village Clerk's Office.