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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Planning and Zoning_Tab 1_08/17/2017 � � MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PLANNING AND ZONING June 15, 2017 BOARD MEETING � , CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Board Chair Janet Strand. A roll call was taken by Community Development Planner, Lance Lilly. Present were: Board Chair Janet Strand, Board Member Elizabeth Schauer, Board Member Michael Schmidt, Board Member Ashley Warren, Alternate Member Leslee Dasher and Alternate Member Theresa Maggio. Also present were Village Attorney Amity Barnard and Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias. Vice Chair Steve Eagen was absent. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Alternate MemberAshley Warren; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes MOTION: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer moved approval of the minutes; seconded by Alternate Member Leslee Dasher; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2. SPM 04-17 Application from 236 US Highway One LLC for a site plan modification to paint exterior building, add gable roofing with decorative brackets to the front elevation, replace windows and doors, and improve landscaping. The proposed application includes painting the existing monument sign to match current color and installing a new wall sign. The address of the property is 236 US Highway One, Tequesta, Florida 33469. Village Attorney Amity Barnard swore in two people regarding this item. No ex-parte communication was disclosed by the Board Members. Niki Norton thanked Lance Lilly and Nilsa Zacarias for their extreme helpfulness with this process. SPM 04-17 was opened for public comment but there was none. MOTION: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer moved approval of SPM 04-17; seconded by Alternate Member Leslee Dasher; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. SPR 05-17 Application from John J. Walsh Jr. & Maria A. Walsh for a site plan modification to replace a kitchen door and side light with high-impact windows and to replace the entry door and side light with a new impact door. The proposed wall color � � Minutes —Planning and Zoning 06/15/2017 Page 2 will match the existing building color. The address of the property is 325 Beach Road, Unit 107, Tequesta, Florida 33469. After the quasi-judicial nature of the hearing was announced by Village Attorney Barnard, she swore in one person. No ex-parte communication was disclosed by the Board Members. Chair Janet Strand opened the item to the Board for discussion and after a comment from the board about the familiarity of the project; Board Member Elizabeth Schauer asked Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias whether similar projects in the same condominium complex could be reviewed as a group rather than individually. Ms. Zacarias stated that the preference was to handle these type of changes as a blanket request (as in the past) but the time limit on it had expired. Owner, Beth Keys advised she was told by the Association that each unit owner would have to proceed individually. SPM 5-17 was opened for public comment but there was none. MOTION: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer moved approval of SPM 05-17; seconded by Board Member Michael Schmidt; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. SPR 03-17 Application of Bartl Real Estate Inc. for a site plan review to build a four (4) level 15,296 sq. ft. office building. The appiication includes a landscaping plan, one (1) monument sign, and other site improvements on the parcel. The property is located on US Highway 1 between Palm Court and Harbor Road South in Tequesta, Florida, 33469. The legal description for the property is JUPITER HEIGHTS LTS 1 TO 9 INC & ABND 40 FT STRIP LYG W & ADJ THERETO BLK 5. The Parcel Control Number for the property is 60-43-40-30-02-005- 0010. Village Attorney Barnard explained this item was quasi-judicial and swore in several people. She asked the Board to disclose any ex-parte communication and Board Member Elizabeth Schauer announced that she had received notice that this application was coming forward but that was all. Attorney Barnard reminded the public of the parameters for speaking during this proceeding. Community Development Director Nilsa Zacarias gave an overview of this item, which included a graphic of its progression through the review and approval process. Certified Planner and Project Agent Michael Sanchez presented the project and explained that the owner was out-growing his two business locations on Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, therefore purchased this property on which to build an administrative office building. He noted that there was an eight to nine foot elevation drop between the front and rear of the lot and that a very similar project had been approved in 2005. Mr. Sanchez showed renderings and gave details about the elevation, exterior, parking, drainage and landscaping. He closed by stating that this was not a developer but an end- user and that was more compatible with the surroundings than other uses approved for that zone. � � Minutes—Planning and Zoning 06/15/2017 Page 3 Remarks from the Board were regarding the modern look of the building. Mr. Sanchez confirmed for Chair Janet Strand that equipment such as air conditioning located on the roof would not be visible from the street; he also described the retracting glass roof- access hatch as noted in the plans. Tequesta Fire Chief Joel Medina responded to Elizabeth Schauer's inquiry as to whether Fire Department would be able to access the third floor by stating that the Fire Department made recommendations and it was easy to work with the applicant who had done everything they had suggested. SPR 03-17 was opened for public comment. Those who spoke were Frank Sardina of 3433 Harbor Road South; Frank Sardina III of 1111 SW First Avenue, Miami; Phil Babbit of 3447 Palm Court; and Joshua McManus of 3417 Harbor Road South. They noted that Palm Beach County owned the a11ey separating this property from the adjoining residential area and felt that the owner had not attempted to work with neighbors at all, nor did they feel they received adequate communication from Village Council. They expressed concern that the project was too big and the setbacks too small; the buffer between residential and commercial areas was be9ng obliterated; the planned driveway was on the side street instead of U.S. Highway 1 and they were worried about traffic; alleyway flooding and drainage; and water, sediment and debris runoff to neighboring properties. Board Member Elizabeth Schauer asked whether an entrance on U.S. Highway 1 was possible however, Mr. Sanchez explained that the lot was not wide enough to accommodate the Florida Department of Transportation requirements for a driveway. In addition, according to Mr. Sanchez the plans already considered the future U.S. Highway 1 lane reduction as depicted in one of the renderings. SPR 03-17 was closed for public comment. Attorney Barnard reminded the Board that they were allowed to recommend conditions to the plans if they desired and Community Development Director Zacarias pointed out an example of one from the staff report. Michael Schmidt inquired of Ms. Zacarias about ownership of the alley. She confirmed that the alley is a public way located in Palm Beach County and reported that in 2005, it was highly recommended that the alley be annexed into the Village of Tequesta. When Board Member Schauer asked about the effects of storm water in the alleyway, Civil Engineer Spencer Schroeder, P.E. of Mock Roos and Associates, Inc. pointed out proposed grating in alley and stated that all runoff would be contained and treated in exfiltration trenches. He further explained that there were two exfiltration systems, one on the property (within The Village) and a separate one in the alley (outside The Village). According to Mr. Schroeder, exfiltration trench calculations based on soil type, trench length and underground flow would far exceed the Village's requirements. Since this plan was larger than the plan approved in 2005, Board Member Warren asked whether it was possible to reduce the size of the building but Mr. Sanchez stated that this is the size building his client needs. Mr. Schroeder assured that this project would not affect water flow on the roadways to either side of it as what came down the roads was from U.S. Highway 1 and not from this ,i ' '� Minutes—Planning and Zoning 06/15/2017 Page 4 property. Furthermore, the grading plan showed the runoff path tilted inward; to develop or not develop the lot made no difference in water runoff to neighboring properties. The matter was closed for public comment and opened to the board. Attorney Barnard reminded the Board that they were the recommending body and advised them to be as specific as possible. Board Member Schauer recalled that the residents of Harbor Road South and Palm Court refused annexation into the Village years ago and while she understood the issues these neighbors raised, the Board represented the Village of Tequesta residents. MOT/ON: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer recommended moving approval of SPR 03- 17; seconded by First Alternate Leslee Dasher; motion carried 3-2 with Michael Schmidt and Ashley Warren opposed. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were none. BOARD COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT: Board Member Elizabeth Schauer moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Alternate Member Leslee Dasher, the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. 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.