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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 22, 2001
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, was called to order by Chair Dennis Solomon at 6:32 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Pahn Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Growth Management Director Charles Wu introduced the new Deputy City Clerk, Blane Kauthen.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
There were no items by the City Council Liaison.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT REPORT
Growth Management Director Charles Wu reported that since the last Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting the City Council had approved the Frenchman's Reserve Golf Maintenance Facility, and
Frenchman's Reserve Pod 'V'. The City Council had heard second reading of Prosperity Center
annexation, and approved the small scale land use plan change. Mirasol parcels A, B, and C had been
approved and the City Council had supported the Commission's waiver request for two 4' wide sidewalks
on both sides for all ofthe parcels and had supported staff recommendation for a T separation between
the screen enclosures and accessory structures. The last case, which was placed on first reading by City
Council, had been for the Marriott Hotel sign waiver.
Mr. Wu reminded the Commission that the joint design guidelines workshop was scheduled prior to the
June 21 City Council meeting from 6 to 7 p.m
Mr. Wu reportedthat City Councilhad requested additionalbuffering and architectural details for the rear
elevations of the homes at Mirasol along Jog Road, and suggested those items might be something the
Commission would like to look for in future projects.
Chair Solomon requested that the roll be read once and it be stipulated that those members present were
in attendance for each of the three groups which would be considering cases this evening, and it would
be noted if anyone arrived or left. Growth Management Director Charles Wu indicated that would be
done next meeting. The roll was called by Blane Kauthen., Deputy City Clerk, Secretary for the meeting.
The following members were present for the Land Development Regulations Committee, Planning and
Zoning Commission, and Local Planning Agency.
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Present
Dennis Solomon, Chairman
Craig Kunkle, Jr., Vice Chairman
Barry Present, Chairman Pro Tem
Joel Charming
John Glidden
Steven Tarr
Dick Ansay
Alternate Ernest Volonte
Alternate David Kendall
Absent
Also present were Growth Management Director Charles Wu, Senior Planners Ed Tombari and Talal
Benothman, City Attorney Len Rubin, Principal Planner Karen Carver, Planners John Lindgren and Kara
Irwin, City Forester Mark Hendrickson, and Jack Doughney, Assistant to the City Manager
The following items on the agenda which were to be continued, postponed, or removed from the agenda
were considered next.
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS COMMIWEE
Public Hearing/Recommendation to City Council
Petition TXT- 00 -07: Amendment to Land Development Regulations To Allow Minor Utility
Substations within the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay District
Marty Minor, of Urban Design Studio and as agent for the Florida Power and Light Company, is
requesting a Text Amendment to the City's Land Development Regulations to allow minor utility
substations within the PGA Corridor Overlay District. (3- 42S -42E)
Chair Solomon declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Present made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 12, 2001 for Petition TXT400-
07. Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
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Public Hearing/Recommendation to City Council
Petition PUD- 00 -10: Florida Power and Light Company Ryder Substation on pGA Boulevard
Marty Minor, of Urban Design Studio and as agent for the Florida Power and Light Company, is
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requesting a rezoning from PDA Planned Development Area to CONS - Conservation and PUD-
Planned Unit Development for a minor substation facility located on a nine -acre site immediately
west ofMirasol Planned Community District on the north side ofPGA Bouelvard, approximately two
miles west of the Florida Turnpike-
Chair Solomon declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Kunkle made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 12, 2001 for Petition PUD -00-
10. Mr. Present seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
Recommendation to GV Council
Petition MISC- 00 -23: PGA National Office Center Sidewalk Waiver
Henry Skokowski, of Urban Design Studio and as agent for E Llwyd Ecclestone, Jr, is requesting
approval of a waiver from Section 256 of the City's LDRs that requires sidewalks to be located on
both sides of roadways. The requested waiver request is to delete portions of the approved sidewalk
on Avenue of Champions, adjacent to the PGA Office Center, The 10.1 -acre site is located on the
west side of Avenue of Champions, approximately 114 mile south of PGA Boulevard (10- 42S -42E)
Mr. Present made a motion to postpone Petition MISC4)0 -23 to June 12, 2001. Mr. Ansay
seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Public Hearing and Reconsideration
Petition LU- 00 -06: Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments related to Parcel 18.A18
Marry Minor, of Urban Design Studio and as agent for Spalding Golf Testing Facility, is proposing
to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to change the current land -use designation of a 27.5-acre
parcel from Rural Residential -10 to Golf, and to amend the City's land -use designation of Golf to
allow forgolf testing facilities with up to 15,000 square feet of floor loor area. The subject parce4 known
as Parcel 18.A18, is located along Beeline Highway approximately 1,800 feet northeast of the
intersection of PGA Boulevard and Beeline Kghway.
No motion was required since this item was no longer necessary.
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council
Petition TAT- 01 -02: Excavation and Fill Text Amendment
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A city- initiated request to amend the Land Development Regulations to revise Article IV, Section
936)(66)bl, entitled "Excavation and Fill, and Borrow Pit Operations" and subtitled "Operations
allowed," in order to allow independent development orders for excavation and fill operations
City Forester Mark Hendrickson presented the proposed amendment. Chair Solomon declared the public
hearing open. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Solomon declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition TXT -01 -02. Mr.
Ansay seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
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Public Hearing/Recommendation to City Council
Petition MISC- 00 -I1: Hidden Hollow PUD Development Order Amendment
Attorney Alfred J. Malefatto, of Greenberg and Traurig and as agent for Fercon Florida, Ina, is
requesting to amend the Hidden Hollow Planned Unit Development development order by deleting
Section 4 of Ordinance 11, 1996 (as amended by Ordinance 32, 1997), which require the complete
• construction of the Sl single-family residential units on site prior to June 30, 2000. The 123 -acre
site is located on the south side ofNorthlake Boulevard, 112 mile west ofMilitary Trail (23- 42S -42E)
Planner John Lindgren reviewed the staffreport, and indicated that to have a date specified for complete
construction was unusual. Attorney Michael Sabatello, representative for the applicant, indicated a
permanent sales person and assistant had been hired, advertisements were being placed in local
newspapers, there were now 23 homeowners in occupancy, three additional homes under contract, and
three models and one spec home on site. Attorney Sabatello indicated all infrastructure and the required
lift station had been completed. Miguel with Fercon Florida confirmed there was a sales trailer on site.
Chair Solomon indicated residents should be entitled to look forward at a fixture date to not having a
temporary structure on site. City Attorney Rubin indicated that in this specific case removing the sales
trailer would not help the residents. Chair Solomon declared the public hearing open. Hearing no
comments from the public, Chair Solomon declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Present made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition NIISC4)0 -I1. Mr.
Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 01-14: NorthCoW PCD Lots 10 & 11 Additional Covered Parking Waiver
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Henry Skokowski, of Urban Design Studio, and as agent for NorthCorp Development, Inc, is
requesting a site plan amendment for Lots 10 and 11 within the Southpark Plat of the NorthCorp
Planned Community District (PCD). The applicantrequests the approval of an additional28 covered
parking spaces consisting of three structures of nine, eight and eleven spaces. The site is located
south of NorthCorp Parkway and on the west side of East Park Drive within the NorthCorp PCD.
The PCD is located west of Alternate A1A, south of RCA Boulevard and north of Burns Road (07-
42S-42E)
Planner Kara Irwin reviewed the staff report and clarified there was a limit on covered parking so that
all parking on the site would not be covered with canvas for aesthetics, maintenance, and hurricane issues.
Growth Management Director Charles Wu indicated the intent was to limit to 5% as a nominal number
and code would be reviewed for purposes of revisiting the limit. Mr. Glidden commented there was no
restriction for cars in a parking garage but because canvas awnings with skinny poles holding them up
looked temporary they were limited.. Mr. Glidden indicated this application was reasonable, but
suggested new design guidelines be studied perhaps with thicker concrete poles. Discussion ensued
regarding lot coverage and requirements for additional open space. Mr. Channing agreed thicker poles
would look better and did not want to consider these for lot coverage because he thought they looked
better than just cars. Mr. Present commented because of so much excess parking this could be up to 18%
covered, and that because of the landscaping this site looked very good.
• Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition SP -01 -14 with the
following condition:
The applicant submits a signed and sealed photometric plan for the proposed parking structure
prior to City Council review.
Mr. Ansay seconded the motion. Mr. Tarr asked if the existing covered parking structures were
approved by Planning and Zoning, to which the response was yes. The motion carried by unanimous 7 -0
vote.
Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 01 -07: Frenchman's Reserve Engy & Signage
Jennifer Morton, of Land Design South and as agent for Toll Brothers, Inc., is requesting site plan
approval for Entry Feature and Signage within the Frenchman's Reserve Planned Community
District (PCD). The Frenchman's Reserve PCD is bounded by Frenchman's Creek PCD to the
north, Alternate AIA to the west, and Frenchman's Forest County Preserve and Frenchman's
Landing PUD to the east, and Cabana Colony residential subdivision to the south (41- 34S -42E).
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Recommendation to City Council
Petition SP- 01 -02: Frenchman's Reserve Pod A
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Jennifer Morton, of Land Design South and as agent for Toll Brothers, Inc-, is requesting site plan
approval for 43 zero lot line dwelling units in Pod `A' of the Frenchman's Reserve Planned
Community Development with a proposed density of 3.78 dwelling units per acre. The 11.35 -acre
site is bounded by Hood Road Extension to the north, AlternateAIA and Frenchman's Reserve High
Density Pod H to the west, Frenchman's Reserve Pod G to the south and Frenchman's Reserve Pod
B to the east (41-34S-42E)
Senior Planner Ed Tombari reviewed the staffreports and answered questions from the Commissioners.
Bob Benz, Land Design South, presented the entry feature and signage request, and explained that this
was for signage for the whole community. Krent Wieland, Landscape Architect, reviewed the
landscaping for the whole development. Mr. Present expressed concern that the signage did not indicate
Flamingo Road for people from out of town, to which Mr. Benz responded that the County would be
providing that signage, but that it would be a neighborhood type road. Mr. Tombari indicated that the
State would design the traffic signal and signage at Alternate AlA and believed the signage would
indicate Hood Road on both corners.
Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition SP -01-07 with
the following conditions:
• 1. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall provide certified structural
plans signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida for all
wall, columns, arches, and fountains.
2. The applicant shall post a letter of credit prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
models in the amount of 1/3 of total construction cost for all entry features requiring a
building permit, including but not limited to the clocktower, guard house, entry walls, etc.,
to be agreed upon by staff, for the purposes of demolition and lien protection to remain in
effect until the plat is recorded.
3. The applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as required
by the City Engineer.
Mr. Ansay seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
During discussion of Petition SP- 01 -02, Mr. Benz explained that when the screen enclosure was up
against either the golf course or a lake area it was proposed to have a zero setback, and any landscaping
would occur behind that lot would be within the common area for the overall residential community, and
it was proposed to leave as much native vegetation as possible. Where the screen enclosure was up
against a preserve area three feet would be provided to give access to the preserve area. Mr. Benz
commented the rear of homes would not be visible from any roadways except from across the lakes, and
agreed to work out something for this case. Mr. Benz provided more information on the project. Mr.
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Kunkle complimented the applicant on the entry features and requested more landscaping and additional
architectural features at the rear of the homes, which would be seen by golfers. Richard Tindle, Senior
Landscape Architect, indicated the pod plans did not allow the 25' -50' of landscape buffers at the rear of
the homes between the homes and golf course, and in other areas the preserve areas would create a
pleasing view from the golf course. Mr. Tindle explained that landscaping would be creating views
similar to looking through plantation shutters, down against the action of play to look like a full planting
playing toward the hole, but from the homes to view down the fairway towards the green. The
homeowner would get the advantage ofthe view, while the golfer would get the feeling ofprivacy. Mr.
Glidden suggested softening the screen enclosures while providing privacy to homeowners when a cart
path was close to a unit, and requested areas be identified where screen enclosures without buffering
could be viewed from across a lake. Mr. Benz explained the location ofthe cart paths, and indicated no
homes would back up to Flamingo Road. Mr. Tarr expressed no problem with not buffering the screen
enclosures since they could not be viewed by the public. This issue was discussed further. Mr. Glidden
suggested where units had a zero setback to plant the hedge on the golf course side. Mr. Channing
expressed preference for the hedge to be on the golf course side, but the water management easement
was against the property lime so that could not be done on lots 3 through 13. Mr. Benz offered to do the
hedge up against the lake area where there was a minimal lake easement area; and in other areas to go
back to Mr. Tindle's proposal to leave the natural vegetation. Mr. Benz proposed that in common areas
clusters oftrees be located between property lines and relocate native vegetation. Mr. Kunkle requested
is several prototypical plans for homes in different locations. The Board members conferred with the
applicant to arrive at a solution. Mr. Channing indicated he was not worried what the applicant would
do with the homes because they would make them attractive or it would cost them money. Mr. Glidden
commented this was the first time he could recall focusing on whether the golf course provided enough
landscape to buffer the screen enclosure, and 3' of 24" tall hedge would not make a big difference. Mr.
Wu indicated that 3' was a common setback, typically for maintenance, but staff and the applicant were
agreeable to a short hedge, and the 3' width would accommodate a 4' high hedge, which would provide
a separation to the golf course and screen enclosure along the inside property line. Mr. Glidden
commented the applicant was agreeable to placing the hedge outside the property line where there was
not a 3' setback, and requested moving on. Mr. Kunkle indicated the 3' was needed by homeowners to
plant.
Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition SP -01 -02 with
the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall provide a letter from
Seacoast Utility Authority verifying the abandonment of the 10 -foot water easement
traversing the parcel as shown on the Boundary Survey.
2. A maximum of six dry model permits may be issued prior to recording the plat subject to
staff review and approval.
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3. Prior to the first building permit, excluding dry models, the applicant shall record the plat/
4. The applicant shall post a letter of credit. prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
dry models in the amount of one -third (1/3) the construction cost (to be agreed upon by
staff) per model for the purposes of demolition and lien protection, to remain in effect until
the plat is recorded.
5. The issuance of permits for construction of the six dry models prior to platting shall be
limited to the model lots as shown on the site plan.
6. No individual lots shall be allowed to transfer title until the plat has been recorded.
7. No access by the general public will be allowed to a model home until the final certificate
of completion is issued.
8. The applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as required
by the City Engineer.
9. Where there is sufficient buffer planted outside the property to staff satisfaction, the zero
setback would be allowed, but where there is no provision for a landscape buffer outside
the property there shall be a minimum 3' setback with a hedge and trees no farther than
25' on center planted on the property line and at a minimum height of 12' -14' when
installed. Mr. Kunkle seconded the motion. Mr. Channing was asked for clarification,
and explained that he wanted to make sure that wherever one was outside the homes either
on the golf course or on the street that the view was either the buffer described by the
landscape architect or at least a hedge and some spacing of trees. Mr. Channing clarified
that there could be three conditions: (1) you have the beautiful treatment whether natural
area or designed area that is built by the developer behind the homes outside the property
lines, and staff is satisfied; or (2) the developer has placed something outside the home that
staff is satisfied with, or (3) where there are conditions such as around the lake then there
must be 3' inside the property line with trees unless there is room in the open space. Mr.
Ansay commented he would like to see the screening with continuity so that the
homeowner could look out yet the golfer would have a hard time seeing in. Mr. Tombari
requested an amendment to the motion: that lots that back up to the upland preserve and
lots 3 through 9 be required to have a three -foot setback ; all others shall be allowed to
have a zero-foot setback and staff will work with the applicant to insure that the zero-foot
setbacks have sufficient landscaping based on the golf course construction plan.
Mr. Channing accepted the amendment; Mr. Kunkle seconded the amendment. Mr. Benz
requested and received clarification that if it were possible to move the lake easement down 3' -4'
that it could be treated the same as everything else. Motion carried by unanimous 7-0 vote.
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Workshop
Petition SP- 00-13: Legends at the Gardens at Regional Center
Mark Bradford, of Codeur & Hearing and as agent for Centex Homes, is requesting site plan
approval of a residential development consisting of 166 condominiums and apartments situated on
approximately 24.8 acres within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact The subject
site is immediately west of the Gardens Mall on Fairchild Gardens Avenue and south of Gardens
Parkway Boulevard on a 20 -acre lake.
Growth Management Director Charles Wu indicated staffwould like to schedule this petition for a public
hearing at the next meeting, and requested as many comments as possible in order to avoid another
workshop, and there was no new material from the applicant. Donaldson Hearing, agent for the
applicant, presented a revised site plan based on comments from the Commission in which entry gates
had been eliminated, an open site plan was provided, there was more connectivity to the entertainment
center, providing a variety ofhousing patterns to reduce building mass; using taller buildings in the center;
and providing more of an urban context to the site plan, and elaborated on how each of these items had
been accomplished. Mr. Glidden commented buildings 18 and 19 seemed out of place and it would have
been more natural to carry the row style all the way through and down, consistent on either side of the
center axis. Mr. Glidden commented it would have been nice to recognize the corner at Koyoto Gardens
Drive and Fairchild Gardens Drive, but it wasn't all that important. Mr. Glidden indicated that other than
that this was a huge improvement and it was critical that it really tie together with everything on the other
side ofthe site in a strong pedestrian manner. Mr. Channing indicated he was very pleased with the new
plan , and asked if there was a provision for an elevator in the three story units, to which the response
was yes. Mr. Channing next time he would look for landscaping in the alley to provide a unique feeling;
details in dimensions ofthe reveals; and commented he did not care for the stucco arches. Mr. Channing
suggested something more pleasing on the front elevation ofthe 8 -unit building. Mr Glidden commented
landscaping the alley was most important at two points along Fairchild Gardens Avenue where there was
a view into the alley that should be buffered; and another area off of Koyoto Gardens Drive looking into
the back garage door area.. Mr. Glidden commented he really liked the asymmetry ofthe elevations on
the units with a gable on center with two windows to one side and a decorative feature window on the
other side. Chair. Solomon commented relocating the pool on the far side was a good idea. Chair
Solomon agreed with Mr. Glidden on the two end buildings that they should be a continuation of the
other style. Mr. Solomon commented he did not care for the cabana building at all. Chair Solomon
commented colors were drab on the elevation, and suggested the two center hips be gables. Chair
Solomon expressed his opinion that the main Legends Drive view was hard and institutional looking and
if buildings 10 and 15 started to turn out a little it might help. Mr. Present indicated he liked the pool
location but looking at it from the entertainment center, it might need landscaping or a fountain. Mr.
Hearing reviewed the alternative pool location at the request of Mr. Ansay, and explained it would be
placed at the location ofthe tot lot. Mr. Ansay preferred the pool in its original location, where it would
be more accessible to the entire project. Mr. Tarr agreed the colors were drab, indicated the style seemed
colonial with a barrel tile roof which did not seem to go with the units, which he liked. Mr. Tarr
commented he was not sure why this Board had forced two gates which divided the community. Mr.
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Hearing indicated the fact that the entrance was not gated would allow people to walk into the
entertainment center without feeling they were intruding. Mr. Tarr indicated he was interested in
landscaping from the public roads, and agreed with the previous comments regarding buildings 18 and
19. Senior Planner Talal Benothman explained that staff had requested the applicant relocate the pool
to any other area so as not to obscure the view of the lake area and the entertainment center from
Fairchild Gardens Drive because the development order of the Regional Center DRI specifically
mentioned the lake area was supposed to be around 23 acres and as a compromise for the City to agree
to changing the land use of a parcel from cultural and arts to multifamily was to provide strong
connections between the entertainment center and the Centex project. One idea was to have the road
remain as a public right -of -way to serve as a connection between Fairchild Gardens, Centex, the lake
area, and the entertainment center, and locating the pool there would make that whole right -of -way semi-
private, taking away the concept that anybody would walk through from Fairchild Gardens to the lake
area to the entertainment center. Stafi's concept would make the entertainment center and Centex appear
as one project. Mr. Benothman indicated staff would be satisfied with the alternate proposal shown by
the applicant. An informal poll of the Board showed six favored the pool at its present location. Five
were satisfied with the colors of the buildings. Five or six were generally satisfied with the architecture.
Mike Nissenbaum with Centex homes explained that units in buildings 18 and 19 did not have a clear
view to the entertainment center across the lake but had a view oftraffic and a parking lot which was why
the buildings had been designed as two rather than the more expensive three story buildings, and changing
the design would result in the loss of six units.. Discussion ensued. Mr. Channing expressed his opinion
that the petitioner had done a lot by having so many three -story buildings, which might not be that easy
to sell. Six were satisfied with the buildings as depicted on the drawings. Mr. Wu indicated the public
hearing was not possible on the next agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Commission
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to come before the Commission
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. The next regular meeting will
be held June 12, 2001.
APPROVED:
Dennis Solo air
John Glid den-
Steven Ta
Dick Ansay
e ate Ern Vol We n
Alternate David Kendall
Blane Kauthen, Deputy City Clerk
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