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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda PZAB 011615A G E N DA CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING: NATALIE CROWLEY APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 10/15/2014 & 11/18/2014 PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD Regular Members: Alternates: Michael Panczak Carl Sabatello Randolph Hansen Roma Josephs Douglas Pennell Howard Rosenkranz Robert Savel Meriel (Honey) Bryan 1. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) – QUASI JUDICIAL HEARING SPLN-14-12-000017/CUMJ-14-04-000031: City Initiated request for a Major Site Plan Approval and Major Conditional Use for Fire Station No. 2 A City initiated request for a Major Conditional Use and Site Plan approval to replace the existing City of Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station No. 2 with a new modernized facility. Project Manager: Peter Hofheinz, Principal Planner, phofheinz@pbgfl.com Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 2 2. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) – QUASI JUDICIAL HEARING PCDA-14-06-000022: Central Gardens Amendment to the PCD A request by Silverstone Healthcare Company LLC to amend the Central Gardens Planned Community Development (PCD) to modify the development program and make minor modifications to the preserve area, PCD Buffers, and Design Guidelines to accommodate a 140-bed Assisted Living Facility. The Central Gardens PCD is generally located at the southwest corner of Hood Road and Central Boulevard. Project Manager: Peter Hofheinz, Principal Planner, phofheinz@pbgfl.com 3. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) – QUASI JUDICIAL HEARING SPLN-14-06-000014/CUMJ-14-06-000033: Central Gardens Site Plan approval to allow for a 140-bed Assisted Living Facility A request by Silverstone Healthcare Company LLC for Site Plan and a Major Conditional Use approval for a 140-bed Assisted Living Facility within Parcel B of the Central Gardens Planned Community Development (PCD). The Central Gardens PCD is generally located at the southwest corner of Hood Road and Central Boulevard. Project Manager: Peter Hofheinz, Principal Planner, phofheinz@pbgfl.com 4. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) LDRA-14-12-000056: City-initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulations A City-initiated request to amend the City’s Land Development Regulations in order to amend the sign code adopting reasonable time, place, and manner regulations related to human signage. Project Manager: Natalie Crowley, Director of Planning and Zoning, ncrowley@pbgfl.com 5. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) LDRA-14-10-000054: City-initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulations A City-initiated request to amend the City’s Land Development Regulations in order to create specific signage requirements for gas stations within Palm Beach Gardens. Project Manager: Natalie Crowley, Director of Planning and Zoning, ncrowley@pbgfl.com 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s Office, no later than five days prior to the proceeding, at telephone number (561) 799-4120 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, Local Planning Ag ency, or Land Development Regulations Commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings; and for such, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Exact legal description and/or survey for the cases may be obtained from the files in the Growth Management Department. g:\p&z_share\administration\pzab agenda\p & z agenda 2015\01.13.2015\pzab agenda 01.13.2015.docx Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 3 City of Palm Beach Gardens Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 Petitions SPLN-14-06-0000014/CUMJ-14-06-000033 Donald Ross Rd. Facility Overview & Operations Fire Chief Michael Southard Design-Build Contract & Construction Schedule City Engineer, Todd Engle Donald Ross Rd. Site Plan and Major Conditional Use approval to replace the existing Fire Station No. 2 with a new Fire Station City of Palm Beach Gardens = Owner Palm Beach State College Legacy Place PCD Oaks East Sun Terrace at the Oaks N. County Gov. Center Subject Site No Modifications to the Existing Concurrency Approvals Fire-Rescue Personnel and Vehicles will remain the same Palm Beach County Trip Generation is based on an Individual Station and Not Square footage July 2014 – City’s Traffic Consultant issued approval letter Southern Access Point Removed / Northern Access Point Added New Station 9,735 square feet vs. 6,351 square feet (Improved Vehicle Bay) Existing Parking Spaces (12) maintained, additional 3 spaces being added On-site Circulation for Rescue Vehicles and parking remains the same Drainage = on-site collection and detention 457’ Including required 15-foot buffers adjacent to building , Exceeding the 15-foot buffer requirement in most areas (exceeds Code), Road Shoulder Landscaping Significant attention to Campus Drive frontage New Plantings include: Sabal Palms, Ligustrums, Crape Myrtles, Cocoplums, Muhly & Sand cordgrasses, Silverbutton woods, Firebush, etc. (Full Range) Maintaining many of the existing Slash Pines, Sabal Palms, & Live Oaks, in addition to the 0.17-acres of upland preserve Clay jogging path Modern Design Style Compatible design, building materials, and colors as surrounding development Colors include muted earth tones (Antique White, Mother Earth Green, Pure Earth Beige, etc.) Tower element with covered entryway at primary public entrance Color changes & building materials incorporated as functional elements provide visual interests East Elevation (Campus Drive) South Elevation (RCA Boulevard) North Elevation West Elevation City of Palm Beach Gardens Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 Petitions SPLN-14-06-0000014/CUMJ-14-06-000033 Donald Ross Rd. Facility Overview & Operations Fire Chief Michael Southard Design-Build Contract & Construction Schedule City Engineer, Todd Engle Donald Ross Rd. Site Plan and Major Conditional Use approval to replace the existing Fire Station No. 2 with a new Fire Station City of Palm Beach Gardens = Owner Palm Beach State College Legacy Place PCD Oaks East Sun Terrace at the Oaks N. County Gov. Center Subject Site No Modifications to the Existing Concurrency Approvals Fire-Rescue Personnel and Vehicles will remain the same Palm Beach County Trip Generation is based on an Individual Station and Not Square footage July 2014 – City’s Traffic Consultant issued approval letter Southern Access Point Removed / Northern Access Point Added New Station 9,735 square feet vs. 6,351 square feet (Improved Vehicle Bay) Existing Parking Spaces (12) maintained, additional 3 spaces being added On-site Circulation for Rescue Vehicles and parking remains the same Drainage = on-site collection and detention 457’ Including required 15-foot buffers adjacent to building , Exceeding the 15-foot buffer requirement in most areas (exceeds Code), Road Shoulder Landscaping Significant attention to Campus Drive frontage New Plantings include: Sabal Palms, Ligustrums, Crape Myrtles, Cocoplums, Muhly & Sand cordgrasses, Silverbutton woods, Firebush, etc. (Full Range) Maintaining many of the existing Slash Pines, Sabal Palms, & Live Oaks, in addition to the 0.17-acres of upland preserve Clay jogging path Modern Design Style Compatible design, building materials, and colors as surrounding development Colors include muted earth tones (Antique White, Mother Earth Green, Pure Earth Beige, etc.) Tower element with covered entryway at primary public entrance Color changes & building materials incorporated as functional elements provide visual interests East Elevation (Campus Drive) South Elevation (RCA Boulevard) North Elevation South Elevation Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board meeting January 13, 2015 HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Amend Central Gardens PCD Master Plan approval to convert: 57,500 square feet of Retail 40,784 square feet of Office To: 140-bed Assisted Living Facility. Major Conditional Use and Site Plan approval for the upscale Assisted Living Facility. General Request Location Central Gardens PCD 41.75 Acres MXD/PCD Zoning MXD/RH Future Land Use designation HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens location: 7.72 acres HOOD ROAD INTERSTATE 95 Master Plan and Rezoning approved on May 3, 2012. 41.75 Acre development. Development Program: 348 residential units 8.33 du/ac overall density 57,500 square feet of Retail 40,784 square feet of Office Master Plan indicates: 4 acres of Upland Preserve 10.09 acres of total Open Space Central Garden PCD Master Plan Minor Modifications to upland preserve area to allow sufficient tree setbacks and clearance from existing Florida Power & Light transmission lines. PCD Buffers A & M, directly adjacent to the proposed ALF, have been updated to indicate a native theme and reflect the additional walkways proposed. A future well site for Seacoast Utilities is being provided in the southwest corner, which may create minor modifications in the PCD buffer for the connection to the existing water line. HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens PCD Revisions Design Guidelines have been modified to include the following: Allow for a maximum 55,000 square foot building footprint; and Modify ROW requirements to include City Engineer review and sign-off. HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens PCD Revisions Conversion of 57,500 square feet of general retail uses and 40,784 square foot of general office uses to the proposed HarborChase ALF will reduce the amount of approved PCD Daily Trips by 54% or nearly 3,000 trips per day. HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Traffic Impact Reduction 140-bed upscale Assisted Living Facility proposed 114,864 square feet facility within one, two and three-story portions 44% Open Space within 7.72 acre site HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Two access points to HarborChase and western portion of PCD. HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Open Space 15% Required 44% Provided Dog Park HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Open Space 15% Required 44% Provided Dog Park Walking Path Around Lake HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Open Space 15% Required 44% Provided Dog Park Walking Path Around Lake Fountain with Seating Area HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Open Space 15% Required 44% Provided Dog Park Walking Path Around Lake Fountain with Seating Area Butterfly Garden HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Landscaping Points 11,049 points required 19,296 points provided Open Space 15% Required 44% Provided Dog Park Walking Path Around Lake Fountain with Seating Area Butterfly Garden HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Parking 35 spaces required 1 per 4 residents) 75 spaces provided 1 per 1.86 residents) HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Waiver to allow walking path and landscaping within the lake maintenance tract. Waiver to allow additional parking spaces above the City requirement to accommodate the additional employees for the upscale facility. HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Site Plan Waivers Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board meeting January 13, 2015 HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase will Redefine the Aging Experience” and Make a Difference” in the lives of our Palm Beach Gardens senior citizens and their families. The Silverstone Healthcare Plan is to develop high-quality, Class A resident-centered senior housing communities focused on state-of-the-art assisted living and memory care services in Texas, Florida, Virginia and Maryland. Our Managing Principals: Tom Dwyer – President, Development Rosanne McAdam – VP, Development Denny Alberts - Chairman & CEO Rick Sheppard - President & COO Chris Porter - Managing Director & CFO John Goff - Investor Extensive Experience Silverstone Healthcare, LLC Extensive Experience Harbor Retirement Associates HarborChase properties will be operated by Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA), an award-winning company operating 20 projects. HRA principals and over 1,500 associates have extensive experience and an exceptional reputation in senior living management spanning several decades. Tom Mitchell Chief Financial Officer Charlie Jennings Chief Development Officer Sarabeth Hanson Chief Operating Officer Tim Smick President & CEO HarborChase Community Management: Leadership: Needs of the Elder Population The overwhelming evidence is.. older adults prefer to “age in place” in their existing homes and communities… only 5 percent of older adults age 55 and older change residences in a given year..” However, to successfully age in their existing home or another home in their community, older adults may need to.. move to another residence that is more accessible, more affordable or more appropriate in size to accommodate their changing needs..” Source: The Maturing of America: Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population; 2005 & 2011 An Assisted Living “Protected” Environment Offers.. Nurses on staff 24/7, Doctors on call, Attention by highly trained support staff, Assistance with activities of daily living, Health monitoring services, 24-hour security services, Nutrition tailored to resident diet needs, Social activities and entertainment, Support Groups, Wellness Center, Housekeeping & Trash Removal, Lawn care, Repairs and maintenance.. The Future of Elder Care in Palm Beach Gardens all aimed at reducing the physical, emotional and financial burden for the resident and caretaker, mitigating potential health risks. Consolidating care and support for a group of individuals with similar needs in a single location provides opportunities to efficiently service the population. The Hamptons at Palm Beach Gardens The Hamptons at Palm Beach Gardens The Hamptons at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens FPL Transmission Easement HarborChase at Palm Beach Gardens Service Area HarborChase Facility Renderings Size of the Elder Population in Florida Florida’s median age is among the highest in the country. Size of the Elder Population in PBG The size of the age 65+ segment in Palm Beach Gardens (26.5% in 2014) is larger than that of the state. Palm Beach Gardens Florida US The Elder Population of Today.. is very different than the generations that preceded them. They are.. Expected to Live Longer More Active/ Energetic Better Educated Healthier Culturally Literate More Discerning Customers Site Plan for Parcel A also approved on May 3, 2012. First parcel built within PCD. 224 multi-family units on 22. 73 acres. The Hamptons at Palm Beach Gardens Elder Care Emergency Calls in Palm Beach Gardens Summary of Emergency Medical Services Calls Palm Beach Gardens EMS services currently sees an estimated 8,000 calls per year. Senior living communities represent 1,112 calls or 14% of the total estimated calls per year. Total EMS Calls* Total EMS Calls/ Year** Total Estimated Residents % IL SN or Rehab AL or MC Calls per day Calls per month Calls per resident per month Devonshire 430 201 427 77%7%16%0.6 16.8 0.04 Prosperity Oaks 1,187 556 393 23%51%26%1.5 46.3 0.12 La Posada 111 52 288 69%14%17%0.1 4.3 0.02 Chatsworth 380 178 108 0%67%33%0.5 14.8 0.14 The Gardens Court 265 124 120 0%100%0%0.3 10.3 0.09 1,112 3.0 92.7 EMS Calls Timeframe: 779-day period from 8/6/12 to 9/24/14 Extrapolated from Timeframe Provided to an annual value Total EMS Calls Residents by Type Average Calls per Month and per Resident Existing & Proposed Elder Care in Palm Beach Gardens PBG Medical Center HarborChase Site Prosperity Oaks Devonshire & Chatsworth @ PGA National La Posada The Gardens Court EMS Central Gardens Planned Community Development (PCD) Amendment, Site Plan, and Major Conditional Use Approval Petitions: PCDA-14-06-000022 SPLN-14-06-000014 CUMJ-14-06-000033 Amend the Central Gardens PCD Master and Design Guidelines Approval for a Site Plan and Major Conditional Use within Parcel B of the PCD to accommodate a 140-bed Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Central Gardens PCD Boundary ALF Site PlanALFSitePlan Annexed in 1990 and subsequently designated as Mixed- Use and Residential High May 3, 2013, City Council adopted Ordinance 12, 2012 and Resolution 28, 2012, approving PCD rezoning and PCD Master Plan May 3, 2012, City Council adopted Resolution 30, 2012 approving Site Plan for 224 multifamily residential units The Hamptons) within Parcel A of the PCD Traffic Conversion to accommodate Assisted Living Facility Convert 57,500 SQ FT and 40,784 SQ FT of Retail and General Office to a 140-Bed Assisted Living Facility Reduces PCD’s Traffic Impact by over 50% Minor Modifications to Upland Preserve Area (1,337 SQ FT) to accommodate an Florida Power & Light Transmission Line easement Minor Modifications to PCD Buffers, Parkway design, utilities, and Design Guidelines Staff and City Engineer Support the Applicant’s Modifications Minor Preserve Adjustment Buffer Designs SUA Well Site 3-Story Building 114,864 SQFT 140-Bed ALF Access via existing PCD North entry Applicant to construct Southern On-site circulation via internal streets Lake Amenities fountain, walking path, landscaping) Dog Park Site Plan is consistent with the PCD Design Guidelines Connectivity Development Standards (Setbacks, Height, Etc.) Parking Lighting Signage Foundation Landscaping Exceeds required Landscape Points per Code Native Palette (Live Oaks, Palms, Crape Myrtles, etc.) Exceeds required amount of Open Space by 40% Buffers consistent with City Code & adjacent buffers North Elevation East Elevation South Elevation West Elevation PCD Design Guidelines established Architectural Standards ALF Architecture relates to existing multifamily project: Window Treatments French Doors Exterior Porches and Balconies Chimney Feature ALF Architecture is consistent with PCD Design Guidelines: Roof Dormers Horizontal and Vertical banding Variation in Roof line with exposed rafters Window shutters and eyebrow ornamentation 4-sided design FDOT currently in the PD&E study process PD&E Phase 2 Kick-Off Meeting to being held on January 29, 2015 ROW previously dedicated w/ original approval of surrounding projects: Old Palm PCD, Central Gardens PCD, and Parcel 31.04 PCD FDOT has several design options, none of which have been selected Staff Supports both waivers Parking Spaces Required Additional Open Space provided Parking is screened & located throughout site Meets ALF operational needs Lake Maintenance Tract Maintenance Access is adequate Improvements enhance aesthetics City Engineer reviewed and approved Code Section Requirement Proposed Waiver Staff Support Section 78- 345 (d)(3) Increase in required parking spaces greater than 20-percent 20%) 75 parking spaces 40 spaces Approval Section 78- 563(e) Installation of permanent improvements with a lake maintenance tract Sidewalks, landscaping, hardscape features To allow improvements Approval Staff recommends approval of Petitions PCDA-14-06-000022 SPLN-14-06-000014 CUMJ-14-06-000033 Thank You Human Signage LDRA-14-12-000056 Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 Request A City-initiated text amendment to the sign code adopting reasonable time, place, and manner regulations related to human signage. Background Human Signs: Recent proliferation Distracts drivers Impedes pedestrian traffic Poses a significant threat to public health, safety, and welfare Proposed Amendment Section 78-290, Temporary Signs Allowed: Human signs – Proposed to be permitted as temporary signs: Requires permit 1 human sign permitted per property Height: Up to 8 feet tall Size: Up to 3 square feet per each sign face (permitted up to 2 faces per sign) Time Period: Permitted up to 6 times per calendar year; and No more than 2 consecutive days Location: Sign to be located on property that is being advertised; or Within 8 feet of the ROW immediately adjacent to property Proposed Amendment Section 78-751, Definitions: Human sign (or Living sign) means a sign held by or attached to a human for the purposes of advertising or otherwise drawing attention to an individual, business, commodity, service, or product. This can also include a person dressed in costume for the purpose of advertising or drawing attention to an individual, business, commodity, service, or product. Staff Recommendation Staff is recommending approval of petiton LDRA-14-12-000056 City of Palm Beach Gardens LDRA-14-10-000054 Amending the LDRs for gas station signage Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board January 13, 2015 Background April 22, 2014- Palm beach County passed the “Palm Beach Motor Vehicle Fuel Price Posting Ordinance” July 10, 2014-Ordinance was presented to Council and staff was asked to meet with gas station owners to discuss the PBC Ordinance July 30, 2014– Staff met with gas station owners to discuss their concerns October 2, 2014- Staff presented concerns and an alternative method to City Council for discussion January 9, 2014 – Staff met with gas station owners to discuss the current petition Palm Beach County Ordinance Staff met with local gas station owners to better understand their most significant issues under the PBC Ordinance which involved the following: Every single type of gas offered is required for display (i.e. Regular, Special, Super, Diesel, etc.) In addition to the maximum (highest) price being displayed, a “Cash Only” designation must be placed next to the discounted price for each type of fuel sold at the discounted price at least six (6) inches tall As a result, these requirements would cause confusion and sign clutter Current sign PBC Required signage Self Service” displayed Display of all types of prices Current permitted sign Sign with proposed PBC changes Current permitted sign Sign with proposed PBC changes Proposed Changes Require that “CASH” (min. 6 inches tall) be displayed by the prices Require “CREDIT ADD ____” (min. 6 inches tall) showing the difference of credit pricing clearly displayed adjacent to the cash prices Allow the ground sign base to be utilized if necessary Proposed Changes The proposed changes maintain the intent of the PBC Ordinance, but allow for the signs to still meet code and not appear so cluttered. Changes are permissible by the City’s LDRs, and make the intent more achievable and practical for the consumers as well as the owners. Current Sign Proposed changes Add “cash” to original price Add “CREDIT ADD ___” to 3 foot base Current Sign Proposed changes Add “cash” to original price Add “CREDIT ADD ____” Move name to 3 foot base Current Electronic Sign Proposed changes Add “cash” to original price Add “Credit Add ____” to sign Current Electronic Sign Possible changes Add “cash” to original price Add “CREDIT ADD _____” to sign – two possible areas Staff will notice all gas station owners in Palm Beach Gardens of proposed changes once adopted Palm Beach County Ordinance goes into effect April 22, 2015 City has option “opt-out” by passing an Ordinance in conflict City Council first reading: February 5, 2015 City Council second reading and adoption: March 5, 2015 180 days (6 months) to comply Going forward Staff Recommendation Staff recommends APPROVAL of LDRA-14-10-000054 PLEASE PRINT COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC REQUEST TO ADDRESS CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE _./ Meeting Date: _/_; I ) I J ~ Name: Y~ MAI\CtM Address: I z:r ?-Y VV ~ /)+= City: pg~ Subject:~(~ C?tt;Li I Members of the public may address the Board or Committee during the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda and during "Comment by the Public". 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