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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
COMMUNITY AESTHETICS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2008
The December 3, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Community Aesthetics Board of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida by Chair Donna Wisneski.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
The City Clerk called the roll.
Members Present: Donna Wisneski, Chair
Terence Brady, Vice Chair
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Jim Griffin
Mark Lenow
Rosie Carr, 1st Alternate (arrived at 5:35 p.m.)
Members Absent: Lynn Silber
Also Present: Jody Barnett, Council Member, Council Liaison
(left at 6:10 p.m.)
Angela Wong, Community Services Operations Manager,
Staff Liaison
Cynthia Unger, Grounds Superintendent, Alternate Staff
Liaison
Mark Hendricksoin, City Forester
Justin Lucas, Parks Superintendent
Chair Wisneski announced the Palm Beach Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
ADDITIONS DELETIONS MODIFICATIONS
None.
Ill. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
MOTION
Frances Heaslip made a motion for approval of the October 3, 2008 minutes. Mark
Lenow seconded. Motion passed, 7 -0.
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ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
• Councilmember Jody Barnett announced that the District Park will be discussed
at the December 4, 2008 City Council meeting including park planning, zoning and
the possibility of a school buying and locating to a 10 -acre section of the property.
Councilmember Barnett announced that Palm Beach County approved the first
commercial development on Western Northlake Boulevard by Coconut Boulevard.
This is the start of what could happen out West. It is across the road from Vavrus.
• Chair Wisneski asked Councilmember Barnett about the status of the Ordinance
that could dissolve the CAB. Councilmember Barnett explained that the CAB
members made it clear that they want to continue and explained their mission. Prior
to the Ordinance being discussed by the City Council, staff listened to the CAB
members and dissolution of the CAB is no longer being considered. The Ordinance
does have a codicil that reduces board membership from seven (7) members to five
(5) members through attrition.
9 Chair Wisneski suggested that the least invasive method for modifying board
membership is through attrition.
e Councilmember Barnett stated that the Ordinance is for discussion only; not for a
vote and she will present the view of the CAB.
V. ITEMS BY STAFF LIASION
• Staff Liaison Angela Wong announced that Cynthia Unger, Grounds
Superintendent, will serve as Alternate Staff Liaison.
• Chair Wisneski reviewed Staff Liaison Wong's response to questions from the
November 5, 2008 meeting and asked if Board members wanted to pursue
discussion of any of the four (4) items.
• Mark Lenow asked about the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board's (PZAB)
responsibilities. Chair Wisneski stated that it is the purview of the PZAB to review
landscape plans related to commercial development
• Chair Wisneski stated that the CAB members can get copies of plans from City
Hall or the Growth Management Department for review and then speak as a City
resident at the PZAB meeting. Staff Liaison Wong explained that CAB members can
speak at meetings as City residents, but not in an official capacity representing the
CAB.
• Councilmember Barnett stated it is within the purview of the CAB to see
standards set for all major projects going forward such as density or height of
landscaping, and it is within the purview of the CAB to propose such an Ordinance.
• Chair Wisneski stated she does not want to pursue this item unless there will be
follow- through to completion.
• Councilmember Barnett stated that an Ordinance would not be necessary if a
specific detail can be addressed.
• Chair Wisneski noted that the issue involved is the timing because the project
has already been approved before the CAB sees it.
• Councilmember Barnett acknowledged Chair Wisneski's comment and stated
that the CAB's suggestions would be for projects going forward.
Councilmember Barnett suggested that CAB members listen by telephone to the
December 4, 2008 City Council meeting when the possibility of a week -long
charrette regarding the possibility of a Tri-Rail station on Parcel 5A or SB will be
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I discussed. This would change the landscape of the center of the City. If the City has
2 the charrette, Councilmember Barnett encourages everyone to participate because it
3 is forward thinking, not looking backward.
4 a Discussion ensued about the status of land parcels in the City.
5 a Chair Wisneski requested member feedback on the two suggested approaches to
6 landscape reviews: 1) related to residential and development projects and/or 2) going
7 out and seeing the conclusion of certain presentations of landscaping and bringing
8 them back for discussion to decide if the requirements were met and if a method of
9 improvement could be suggested through the proper channels.
10 a Vice Chair Brady agreed with Chair Wisneski and stated he thinks members
11 should look at well -done projects, take some pictures and draw up an Ordinance
12 setting a standard through the City.
13 a Mark Lenow asked to review the existing Ordinance at the next meeting.
14 a Councilmember Barnett suggested that if members see something they think is
15 inappropriate and want to determine how it can be fixed, a point system can be used,
16 which would be easier than looking through the code.
17 • Discussion ensued regarding addressing deficiencies members see.
18 • Chair Wisneski stated that the majority of Board members are interested in
19 reviewing some locations.
20 MOTION
21 Jim Griffin made a motion to reorder the Agenda to move New Business before Old
22 Business. Mark Lenow seconded. Motion passed unanimously, 7 -0.
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24 VI. NEW BUSINESS
25 A. Tree Day at the Green Market
26 a Parks Superintendent Justin Lucas suggested continuing the seedling give -away.
27 a Chair Wisneski stated she felt that last year's Tree Day celebration was
28 disappointing and requested that this year's seedlings be in better condition, to
29 which Parks Superintendent Justin Lucas agreed.
30 a The Plant -A -Tree raffle dedication in a City park and personalized plaque has
31 been successful because many people did not have a place to plant the tree at their
32 home. Terence Brady agreed.
33 a Chair Wisneski requested a compromise to the city keeping the tree for seven (7)
34 days and if it is not picked up it will be planted.
35 • A suggestion was made to have a map with site locations and the raffle winner
36 could pick the location for their tree.
37 e Literature about trees will be distributed.
38 a Consensus was to hold Tree Day on January 18, 2009.
39 a Discussion on the type of tree, cost and number to be distributed was discussed.
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41 V11. OLD BUSINESS
42 A. Developing Board Objectives
43 a Board Objective: Issuance of City Beautification and/or Environmental Awards.
44 e A brief history of the Palm Beach Gardens Beautification and Environmental
45 award was presented.
46 a Chair Wisneski would like to see the awards go to individuals instead of
47 communities.
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• Staff Liaison Wong suggested each Board member come prepared to nominate
their choice for an award, be it commercial or residential. The Garden Club
could also be involved.
• Mark Lenow spoke in favor of commercial and residential awards, but was
unsure of involving communities with finances they have available for
landscaping. Environmental awards would have different criteria.
Staff Liaison Wong suggested that each CAB member research how other
communities work this type of program and bring those ideas back to the Board
for discussion at the next meeting (January 4, 2009).
• An environmental award was suggested. Staff Liaison Wong explained the
Green Committee's mascot, Trudy the frog, and suggested it could be adopted
for an environmental award.
• Criteria for the award process will be developed.
MOTION
Mark Lenow made a motion to proceed with discussion of the award process to be
included on the January 4, 2009 agenda. Seconded by Jim Griffin. Motion approved
unanimously, 7 -0.
• Staff Liaison Wong suggested a meeting be held sitting at tables instead of the
members sitting at the dais. Chair Wisneski agreed with the idea.
• Board members can forward their research information to Staff Liaison Wong
and she will forward it to Board members.
VIII. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
• None.
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i X. ADJOURNMENT
2 There being no further business to come before the Board, Frances Heaslip made a motion
3 for adjournment. Mark Lenow seconded. Motion approved unanimously, 7 -0. The
4 meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held January 4, 2008.
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APPROVED
Terence Brady, Vice Chair
David Berson
Frances Heaslip
Lynn Silber
Rosie Carr (1 st Alternate)
(Vacancy) (2nd Alternate)
ATTEST
Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 285.011 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 Office of the City Clerk.
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