HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CAB 032907Community Aesthetics Board
March 29, 2007
Minutes
The Community Aesthetics Board met on March 29, 2007. The meeting was called to
order by Chair William Olsen at 5:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room of
the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
L ROLL CALL
Members Present:
William Olsen - Chair
Gail Vastola — Vice Chair
Terence Brady
Sherry Levy
Donna Wisneski
Cable Neuhaus — (1" Alt.)
David Anderson — (2nd Alt.)
Also Present:
Vice Mayor and Council Liaison Jody Barnett
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, Staff Liaison,
Tara Patton, Planning Manager
Aries Page, GIS Manager
Ross Gilmore, GIS Technician
IL NEW BUSINESS: MILITARY TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM:
Tara Patton, Planning Manager, started the Grant presentation by giving a background on
the Military Trail Grant Program.
HISTORY:
On November 7, 2002, the City Council approved Resolution 189, 2002, which provided for
a limited 50/50 matching grant for the single- family homeowners for properties abutting the
east side of Military Trail between Northlake Boulevard and PGA Boulevard. In total, ten
homeowners were awarded individual grants that enabled them to make various
improvements to their homes and lots facing Military Trail. Out of the ten homeowners
awarded funds, only three recipients followed through with the contract which resulted in the
reimbursement of only $2,386.35 of the $10,000 allotted for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002/2003
grant. Based on the direction given by the City Council at the July 17, 2003 meeting, staff
prepared another Military Trail Grant for the FY 2003 /2004, which the City Council
approved with the adoption of Resolution 136, 2003. The adoption of Resolution 136, 2003
allowed the extension of the grant from PGA Boulevard up to the EPC 3 -C Canal for both the
east and west sides of Military Trail, and includes multi - family developments/subdivisions as
well as single- family homes. The grant also allowed for improvements within the right -of-
way to serve as "Roadway Beautification' for Military Trail.
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The 50/50 matching portion was approved at $2,000 per single - family dwelling, and $5,000
per multi- family subdivision/development per year. The budget for this project was $20,000
and was included in the budget for the FY 2003 /2004. The intent of the grant was to make
marked improvements to those specific homes and multi - family developments /subdivisions
visible from the right -of -way that would cause an immediate visual impact. The types of
improvements include, but are not limited to, roof cleaning/repair, exterior walls, paint,
landscaping, front fagade building expansion, driveway, garage door, roadway beautification
including signs, and other off -site improvements, etc. Within FY 2003 /2004, twenty -five
applications were received. Seven applicants contracted and received monies from the
Program. Subsequently, on October 21, 2004, the City Council approved and adopted
Resolution 204, 2004 to expand the matching grant to allow for a 75/25 matching grant, with
the City being responsible up to 75% of the grant and the applicant being responsible for 25%
of the improvements. The purpose of changing the match from 50/50 to 75/25 was to
encourage greater participation, especially considering the damage that has been caused by
hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. The 75/25 matching portion was approved at $3,000 per
single - family dwelling, an increase of $1,000 from the previous year, and $5,000 per multi-
family subdivision/development per year. The budget for that fiscal year, 2004/2005, was
$20,000. Twenty -three applications were received. Out of twenty -three applicants, nine
applicants completed the work and received monies from the Program.
In FY 2005 /2006, twenty -three applications were received and the budget was set at $50,000.
All of the modifications to the Program adopted within Resolution 204, 2004 were
implemented and no further amendments to the program were made during the FY
2005/2006. Out of the twenty -three applicants, ten executed the contract and received
monies. Two applicants received an extension until 2007 to complete the work.
DISCUSSION=
In accordance with the procedures established in previous years, the City once again sent out
notices informing residents of the Military Trail Grant program for the FY 2006 /2007. This
year, sixteen applications were received. One application was removed for lack of
information. Once all the applications were received, the Military Trail Grant Committee was
formed by City staff members to review all of the submitted applications. The Committee
met several times to discuss the applications, conducted site visits to assess the existing
conditions of the site, and took digital photographs of all of the areas listed for improvements
on the individual applications. The 2006 /2007 Military Trail Grant is budgeted for $50,000
which was the same budget established for the FY 2005/2006.
Military Trail Grant Committee
The Military Trail Grant FY 06/07 Committee consists of the following City of Palm
Beach Gardens staff.
• Ross Gilmore, GIS Technician
• Cheryl Levy, Administrative Assistant
• Tara -Lynn Patton, Planning Manager
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Military Trail Grant
• The Military Trail Grant ( "Grant ") is applicable to only those single- family and
multi - family homes that abut the east and west side of Military Trail between
Northlake Boulevard and the EPB 3 -C Canal.
• $3,000 per single - family dwelling and $5,000 per multi- family
subdivision/development.
• 75/25 matching grant with the City being responsible up to 75% of the grant.
• Improvements visible from Military Trail.
• Improvements not yet commenced.
• Budget for FY 2006/2007 is $50,000.
Criteria Used to Rank Applications
The Military Trail Grant Committee reviewed the applications using the following
criteria to rank each application:
• Application is complete.
• Application is clear and legible.
• Applicant has attached an assessment/estimation of costs by a contractor proposed
for the improvements or a detailed cost estimate if the work is self initiated.
• The proposed improvements will substantially improve the visual appearance of
the frontage of each home along Military Trail.
• A site visit by staff has confirmed the need of improvements.
• Review by Code Enforcement staff has determined that no existing fines or liens
exist for the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the individual applications as provided in the attached
spreadsheet.
APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL:
Sabal Ridge Condo Association
100 Sabal Ridge Circle
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
The applicant is requesting funds to make the following improvements:
Roof cleaning for 23 buildings and the clubhouse in order to remove mold and dirt. The
application was reviewed by the Board and approved 7 -0.
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Regine Ambroise
9482 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds to make the following improvements:
Replace fencing which faces Military Trail and replace shutters. The driveway also needs
to be painted and sealed. The Board approved this 6 -1. Donna Wisneski opposed the
proposed improvements.
Edgemere HOA
c/o Charles Gilbert
6011 Edgemere Ct.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds to make the following improvements: Replacement of
shadow boxes on the corner or Military Trail and Elm St. Replace Edgemere sign on the
comer of Military Trail and Elm Street. The Board approved this 7 -0.
Golf Estate Villas HOA
Joyce Kelleher, Director
10115 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements:
Roof cleaning and cleaning front of the structure. Signage for identification of the
complex. No sign currently exists. The Board approved this 5 -2. The proposed
improvements were opposed by Donna Wisneski and Cable Neuhaus.
Bradley C. Gregg
9508 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements:
The replacement of awning over the car in front of the house; pressure cleaning of the
driveway; and repair of sprinkler system with new control valves and a covers.
The Board approved this 6-1. The proposed improvements were opposed by
David Anderson.
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Johnnie Groot
9322 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: Enclosure of carport to
form a garage. Installation of new impact -rated garage door
The Board approved this 7 -0.
Adelaide Lawson
9496 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The replacement of
five windows located in the front of the house. The new windows are impact windows;
the replacement of shutters. The Board approved this 5 -2. The proposed improvements
were opposed by Gail Vastola and Sherry Levy.
Manson Condominiums #2
Elaine Holmes, President
10290 N. Military T rail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The pressure cleaning
of soffits, walls, fascia and sidewalks; Caulking of all doors and windows with patching
of cracks; Finishing of all trim work and soffits with 100% Acrylic trim; Prime all stucco
walls and finish coat on all walls with 100.16 acrylic; Finish stairs and walkways with one
coat of porch and deck enamel with skid -tex and anti -skid. The Board approved the
proposed improvements 7 -0.
Manson Condominium Associations #3
10330 N. Military Trail
#7 -A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The painting and
pressure cleaning of the pool house. The Board approved the proposed improvements
7 -0.
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Eartha Markland
9148 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The replacement of
the entire roof with repair of the eaves around the house; New screen and door
replacement with painting and patching of existing masonry wall around the house. The
Board approved the proposed improvements by 7 -0.
Stella C. Mlecz
9760 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: A new front door, new
lights and a new trellis. The Board approved the proposed improvements by 7 -0.
Ambrocia Sun
9334 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The replacements of
all three segments of windows facing N. Military Trail with French windows. These are
impact windows. The Board approved the proposed improvements by 7 -0.
John Sun
9272 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The replacement of
two segment of windows facing Military Trail. These are impact windows. The Board
approved the proposed improvements by 7 -0.
Trails End Villas, Inc
10757 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: Landscaping
maintenance program of the surrounding area of the club house. The Board approved the
proposed improvements 7 -0.
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Robert Zuppinger
9818 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The applicant is requesting funds for the following improvements: The painting of the
exterior of the house; replacement of the front door and staining of the new door;
installation of pavers on the walk way leading to the front door area and adjacent walk
way. The Board approved the proposed improvements 7 -0.
W.CON VIENT ES BY THE PUBLIC:
Lynn Metcalf, 1701 -H Sable Ridge Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. She stated
the need for improvements at Sable Ridge Condominiums. She also praised the City for
offering this type of grant to homeowners.
Ellen Tucker, 1045 Shady Lakes Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. She asked a
why the Home Owner's Association (HOA) did not use their funds to make
improvements. She does not feel the City should pay for what the HOA could pay for.
She does not agree with the funding.
Lindy Hughey, 9120 Reed Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. She commented that
rental properties are not written into the Ordinances and they should not be included in
the funding. She felt that landlords should not be given any funding, only applicants who
actually live in the homes. She also commented that the Ordinance did not include
properties north of PGA Blvd.
Carolyn Chaplik, Hudson Bay Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. She commented the
grant was amended and she still cannot utilize it because she is north of the divided line
and she feels all of Palm Beach Gardens should be included. She feels there are other
areas in the City that need improvements also.
Eartha Markland, 9148 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. She explained
to the Board that she could afford her share of the roof repairs which was $8500.00. She
thanked the Board for the approval of her request.
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VIiL ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED: Wj u" cla�
William Olsen, Chairperson
.1 cla, Vice Chairperson
Cam.
Terence Brady, Board Member
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Sherpy-).,evy, B and Member
Wisneski,
Cable Neuhaus, 1
David Anderson, 2 Alternate
Attest:
Annette Tucci
Municipal Services Coordinator
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 City Clerk.
All referenced attachments on file in the City Clerk's office.
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