HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes B & E Committee Meeting 121666BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1996 MINUTES
Chairperson Susan Weiss called the meeting to order. The following members were in
attendance: Donna Amado, Jeffrey Renault, Sheryl Snyder, Sally Wilks, Rose Drexler,Susan
Weiss and Susan Wood. Council liaison David Clark and Mark Hendrickson were also in
attendance. Betty Marks and Dr Alan Herron were absent from the meeting.
Councilperson Clark explained his absence from the past few meetings and stated that it was not
due to a lack of interest but because of prior commitments. He stated that he is still very
interested in this committee. The City Council is very interested in the City Sign Project.
The question was raised with regard to meetings being held monthly and Mark was asked for a
response. He stated that it would be the first Tuesday of the month. Motion to change the time
and da was made. The time decided upon was 5:30 PM the first Wednesday of every month.
The January meeting was set for January 8th. Someone asked if it was necessary to meet every
month and it was stated that would be dependent upon the amount of projects working. The
committee also decided that February 5th would be the February meeting.
Mark asked the committee to advise him by the end of the meeting what they would like to see
on the next agenda. A question with regard to minutes being typed was brought up, and it was
suggested by Mark that he would ask the Clerk's office to do this. All agreed that minutes would
be more than helpful, and someone stated that they thought it was time consuming for the Clerk's
office to do this and they were told by Councilperson Clark that this was contracted out.
Someone suggested that it be done by the committee itself. It was agreed that the Clerk's office
do it for now.
Question was brought up with regard to signs throughout town that say "This site is being
considered....." Who is considering this? Usually staff and/or council, this is required by
ordinance.
Mark reviewed a sign package (concept) that was presented. Three were submitted and Urban
Designs' was perceived as the best. We do not have a sign yet. We need a location for the sign
first to enable us to determine what size it will be. He also reviewed past sign information
presented in 1987, and reviewed locations (city limits). Question with regard to amount of signs
West Palm Beach has. Mark explained that the concept of signs is do you have at the city limits
or at major intersections or both? We need to give the council a plan as to where to set the signs,
but to prioritize where and how many. He explained that funds are not available at this point, but
we should probably start with one first.
Councilperson Clark stated that from the council point of view, it would probably take this
committee until the next fiscal year to come up with a proposal, and if we are ready at that point,
this money can be included in the budget for capital improvements. It was stated that the council
is really looking for location and number of signs and councilperson Clark agreed that the
council needs this committee's guidance, looking at areas, and visualizing what is there and what
will be there. Various locations were discussed, i.e. PGA & US 1, I -95, Military Trail and the
Turnpike area.
North, South and East will probably not grow much in those directions. Annexation to the west
is pretty minimal. The Northlake area was discussed too.
It was suggested that they all go out and inspect various areas, and whose property the sign
would be going on to. Pinpoint areas, discuss at future meetings and this can help determine the
size of the sign. Boundary areas small, and 2 -3 impressive signs for more important areas.
Councilperson Clark excused himself to go to another meeting.
Maintenance of sign important and this should be a consideration.
It was stated by Mark that Bobbie Herakovich gave Urban Design a contract to come up with
different of the same concept sign that was approved. The contract also addresses a materials list
and estimated budget for various sizes.
Question was raised again as to who will decide the size of the signs. Mark stated that after
talking with the architects, visibility is the key factor as to how big a sign needs to be. Our
parameters will be the same we put on all other signs within the City. The maximum height for a
sign is 10 feet from the crown of the road, with limits on the width (square footage). No pole or
neon signs allowed.
It was suggested that the next meeting be a "drive around ". This was agreed upon by all, and it
was suggested by a board member that Mark research prior to the "drive around" where one can
and can not put signs per the State of Florida. All decided to see the various areas in the light
and in the dark.
Discussion ensued with regard to where to put Double Rainbow artwork. Possibly a joint
meeting with the Art Advisory Committee. Artwork must be put in a public place. Council
wants to know committee's feelings about putting artwork somewhere else. All agreed City
Community Center location.
Motion to adjourn and meet on Wednesday, January 8th for a drive through.
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