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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 101210I CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 2 PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD 3 REGULAR MEETING 4 OCTOBER 12, 2010 6 I. CALL TO ORDER 7 The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Michael Panczak. 8 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 9 III. ROLL CALL 10 Members Present: Vice Chair Michael Panczak, Randolph Hansen, Charles Hathaway, Joy 1 I Hecht, Amir Kanel, Roma Josephs, Douglas Pennell. 12 Members Absent: None. 13 Also Present: City Attorney Abigail Jorandby; Director of Planning and Zoning Natalie Wong, 14 Senior Planner Richard Marrero, Planner Kathryn Wilson. 15 IV. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MEMBERS 16 New Board members Charles Hathaway, Douglas Pennell and first alternate Howard 17 Rosenkranz were sworn in by the Municipal Services Coordinator. 18 V. OFFICER APPOINTMENTS 19 a. Election of Chair 20 Randolph Hansen nominated Michael Panczak for Chair. 21 Amir Kanel seconded. 22 Motion passed 7 -0. 23 b. Election of Vice Chair 24 Amir Kanel nominated Randolph Hansen for Vice Chair. 25 Douglas Pennell seconded. 26 Motion passed 7 -0. 27 VI. ADDITIONS. DELECTIONS. MODIFICATIONS 28 None. 29 VII. REPORT BY DIRECTOR OF PLANNNING AND ZONING 30 Director of Planning and Zoning Natalie Wong welcomed the new board members, announced 31 orientation will be held in council chambers on October 19, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., explained the link for 32 each new Planning and Zoning agenda will be forwarded to members by e-mail, explained how the 33 dais computers work and reported City Council approved the following items: Recycling and 34 Dumpster Ordinance, Northmil Plaza sign color change, New Life Community Church, Sign Code 35 and PGA Marina. 36 VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 37 Randolph Hansen made a motion to approve the September 7, 2010 minutes. 38 Douglas Pennell seconded. 39 Motion passed 7 -0. 40 Amir Kanel the September 14, 2010 minutes will be brought back to the November 9, 2010 41 meeting. 42 IX. SWEARING IN (QUASI - JUDICIAL HEARINGS) 43 Those preparing to give testimony were sworn in. 44 X. PUBLIC HEARINGS 45 No ex parte communication was declared for any of the hearings. 46 The presentations for items 1 and 2 were combined. 47 PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD REGULAR MEETING Page 10-12-10 2 4 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 1. Recommendation to City Council (Quasi- judicial Hearing) CUMJ- 10 -08- 000018: Downtown at the Gardens — Major Conditional Use — A request from Downtown at the Gardens Associates, Ltd. for approval of the Major Conditional Use of "Lounge ", comprised of 8,360 square feet within Building B/C of the Downtown at the Gardens development. The site is located north of Kyoto Gardens Drive, east of Alternate AIA, south of Gardens Boulevard, and west of the Landmark and Gardens Pointe developments. Presentation by: Donaldson Hearing, Cotleur & Hearing; Kevin Berman, Owner, Downtown at the Gardens; Cleve Mash, Tenant. Staff Presentation by: Senior Planner Richard Marrero. Chair Panczak opened the public hearing. Public Comment: None. Chair Panczak closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued. Randolph Hansen made a motion for approval. Roma Josephs seconded. Motion passed 7 -0. 2. Recommendation to City Council (Quasi- judicial Hearing) MNSP- 10 -09- 000008: Dirty Martini at Downtown at the Gardens — Minor Site Plan Amendment — A request from Downtown at the Gardens Associates Ltd. for the approval of fagade improvements and the addition of an outdoor seating area at the Dirty Martini Restaurant (formerly Strip House). The site is located north of Kyoto Gardens Drive, east of Alternate AIA, south of Gardens Boulevard, and west of the Landmark and Gardens Pointe developments. Chair Panczak opened the public hearing. Public Comment: None. Chair Panczak closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued. Randolph Hansen made a motion for approval. Douglas Pennell seconded. Motion passed 7 -0. 3. Recommendation to City Council (Public Hearing) LDRA- 10 -08- 000034: A City initiated petition to amend the City's Land Development Regulations regarding Recreational Open Space, Mixed -Use Zoning Districts, and Definitions in order to revise and clarify the subject regulations and to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff Presentation by: Director of Planning and Zoning Wong. Chair Panczak opened the public hearing. Public Comment: Ken Tuma, 477 South Rosemary, Suite 225, West Palm Beach. Chair Panczak closed the public hearing. Douglas Pennell made a motion for approval. Amir Kanel seconded. Motion passed 7 -0. VIII. OLD BUSINESS None. IX. NEW BUSINESS Randolph Hansen acknowledged his reappointment to the Board. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD REGULAR MEETING 10-12-10 Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 X. ADJOURNMENT Chair Panczak adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The next regu APPROVED 32 33 Charles Hathaway 34 35 36 377, r - -38 -42 ' - 44 45, _ onn cannon 46 _ cipal Services Coordinator 47 48 Note: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the 49 meeting. 50 All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 51 Note: All those preparing to give testimony were sworn in. PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD REGULAR MEETING Page 3 10.12.10