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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 07B_06/10/1999t ~I VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DEPAIrITvIF.NI' OF COMMIJNTIY DEVELOPMENT Post Office Box 3273 357 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 0561) 575-6220 Fax: (561) 575-6239 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COI~uYIi.TNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING I~TINUTES MARCH 31, 1999 I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ~~ The Tequesta Community Appearance Board held a meeting in the Village Council Chambers at 357 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida, on Wednesday, March 31, 1999. The meeting was called to order at 9:35 A.M. by vice Chair Vic Strahan. Boardmembers present were Vice Chair Vic Strahan, Paul Coben, Claudette Dalack, Molly McCormick, and Steve Parker. Also in attendance were Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd and Village Planner Kara Irwin. APPROVAL OF AGENDA vice Chair Strahaa announced that the agenda was approved as submitted. CObmiUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Wade Griest requested the proper title for Scott D. Ladd, and was informed that his title was Director of Community Development. Mr. Griest commented that it was difficult for those in the audience to hear what was said at meetings and reported that at the last village Council meeting John Giba had announced that he would pay for new lapel microphones. Recycled Pnper COM~iIINITY APP$AR.ANCF3 BOARD MBgTING MINUTES March 31, 1999 Pag® 2 -------------------------- III. APPROVAL OF PREVIOIIS MEETING MINUTES Vice Chair Strahan requested that the wording at the time the sign was erected the YMCA had not been in Tequesta, in the minutes of the March 10, 1999 meeting, be changed to read at the time the sign was approved the YMCA had not been in Tequesta. The minutes were approved as amended. Iv. NLW sIISINESs 1. An application from City Signs for a Wall sign in a color otY~er than the approved uniform .sign colors for "Dollar Tree" at 113 II.S. One North (Tequesta Shoppea). The requested sign is 24" x 21.5' chaanel letters, green face With White aeon. Bert Leib of City Signs and Attorney Gary Petinski were present representing the applicant in their request for signage with green lettering. Vice Chair Strahan explained that this color conflicted with the existing code in the area where the store was proposed. Boardmember Coben pointed out that walgreens and Publix also had sign colors conflicting with the code in that area, but had complied. Representative for the applicant explained that Dollar Tree used this color on their signs at their 1200 stores nationwide and the color had been patented as a trademark to gain recognition. Attorney Petinski explained that this trademark was very important to Dollar Tree, and referred to a court action in a case involving Blockbuster Video where the U.S. Supreme Court had agreed that color was so important to customer recognition that in some instances the color could be registered as a trademark, which was what Dollar Tree had done. Attorney Petinski described the current sign colors in the shopping center, expressed his opinion that the green color requested would blend with the green awnings and the banding around the buildings, and CObmiiJNITY APPBARANCB BOARD a~rirrc Mrrnrrss March 31, 1999 Page 3 -------------------------- discussed business recognition and how color was used to identify businesses. It was explained that the Dollar Tree store sign in the Stuart area was a different color, but would be upgraded to the trademark color; and that approximately 99~ of the 1200 stores in the nation presently conformed to the trademark. It was pointed out that the shopping center management had no objection to the trademark color. Vice Chair Strahan commented that Publix and walgreens had conformed with the code for the plaza, and that although some signs were faded, the shopping center looked nice .and the faded signs were upgraded as .new owners took over the businesses. Vice Chair Strahan suggested using a.conforming color for the lettering and adding the small tree in green. Vice Chair Strahan explained that the Community Appearance Board was an advisory board to the Village Council and could not recommend a change from the code, which he felt would not blend with the green awning. Vice Chair Strahan commented that both the Publix and Presto signs, which were nationwide logos, were white in order to conform to the code. Attorney Petinski read aloud from the sign regulation general requirements (J)(3) that standard trademark signs may be permitted provided [the signs) meeC the technical requirements of this section and any applicable requirements of the building and electrical codes, and expressed his opinion that the proposed sign met these requirements. Boardmember Coben discussed signage uniformity in Coral Springs, Florida, which the Village had admired and which had been an example for development of the current code. Mr. Coben commented that the Raymond James sign was a deviation from code, but since it was stainless steel it had been accepted. Boardmember Dalack expressed her COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MSBTING ~INL]TBS March 31, 1999 Page 4 opinion that the different lettering in the applicant's sign indicated a logo. Attorney Petinski commented that the painted windows which existed in the plaza were not as aesthetically pleasing as the proposed sign. Mr. Cohen explained that the signage was uniform because new businesses had vglunteered to accept the code requirements, and expressed his opinion that it was quite possible if the Community Appearance Board did not approve this application that the Village Council would cave in under threat of a court case. Mr. Cohen suggested a compromise of burgundy letters with a small green tree. Boardmember Dalack also suggested using the existing cabinet with burgundy letters and the small. green tree logo. I Past approvals were discussed. Attorney Petinski explained that the tree was not the trademark, but that !the green color was the trademark. Vice Chair Strahan commented that another requested sign under the canopy wasjilluminated and there were no other illuminated signs in the plaza. Boardmember Parker expressed his opinion that the Dollar Tree sign needed to conform to colors in the plaza. Vice Chair Strahan commented that he had no problems with the design, only the color. AttorneyPetinski commented that the sworn statement in the trademark application promised continued use of the trademark, and suggested a compromise of using another color for the freestanding sign and green on the sign under the canopy. The She11 service station sign in Coral Springs was reported to be in the yellow used in all their signs. It was suggested that compromise and being a good neighbor should be considered. Boardmember Cobea made a motion to approve the application from City Signs for a gall sign in a color other than the approved uniform sign colors for "Dollar Tree" at 113 II.S. One North (Tequesta Shoppea) if it was revised so that the large wall sign and the 42" freestanding roadwal+r sign conformed to standard colors for the shopping Center, but that the 48" sign across the COMDS[TNITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINOTES March 31, 1999 Page 5 sidewalk be approved as presented. Boardmember Dalack seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Boardmember Cabea stated if the applicant wanted an outline of white that would be acceptable. The vote oa the motion was: Vic Strahaa - for Paul Cobea - for Claudette Dalack - €or Molly McCormick - for Steve Parker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. Vice Chair Strahan explained that the motion was the recommendation of the Community Appearance Board to the Village Council. It was clarified that the applicant did not need to go to the Village Council unless they wished to appeal. Clerk of the Board Scott D. Ladd requested all documentation be completed before moving on. 2. An application from St. Jude Catholic Church, 204 II.S. Oae North, Dow, Howell, Gilmore, Associates, Inc., as agent, for a 3,700 square foot addition to the existing parish hall. Jim Howell, representative for the applicant, explained that this project would expand the facility to incorporate administerial offices, a large conference space, and an adoration chapel. The exterior would tie the new addition to the existing building and incorporate the same clay barrel roof tile. The covered walkway would also have a barrel the roof. During discussion of landscape materials, Mr. Howell explained how the landscaping would be expanded. Boardmember Parker commented that ixora cocksinia was not commonly used, and suggested changing the shore juniper in the planter to Parsons juniper to avoid fungus; however, it was CObID~t7NITY APPEARANCE BOARD MEETING MINOTES March 31, 1999 Page 6 -------------------------- reported the existing shore juniper was doing well. number of plants being added was requested. Boardmember Coben made a motion to approve t application from St. Jude Catholic Church as submitte . Boardmember Parker secoaded the motion. The vote oa t motioa was: Vic Strahaa - for Paul Coben - for Claudette Dalack - for Mo11y McCormick - for Steve Parker - for The motion was therefore passed and adopted. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was reported that the only bid received for t e Country Club Drive landscaping was from Aiello Landsca e Company, who would begin work in May. Clerk of the Boa c Scott D. Ladd reported that landscaping work had beg r along Bridge Road. The berm at the Armour property w discussed. Mr. Ladd explained that they had been waiti c to install the driveway, for which a permit had just be r issued. Boardmember Dalack reported some people we e upset over the new apartments near Sterling House. Ladd commented he had heard positive comments concerni c the project. VII. ANY OTHER MATTERS There were no other matters to Come before the Board. COb~UNITY APPBARANCB BOARD biBETING MINUT$S March 31, 1999 Page 7 -------------------------- VIII. ADJOIIRN~NT The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M. Respectfully submitted, ~.~,~, Betty Laur Recording Secretary ATTEST: Scott D. Ladd, Clerk of the Board DATE APPROVED: ~~~~' 9~_