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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING AND ZONING CO_M_M_i_ SSION
February 6, 2001
SPECIAL MEETING
NUNUTES
A Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Patin Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Vice Chair Dennis Solomon at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ANNOUNCFAIENTS
Interim Growth Management Director Steve Cramer introduced a new Planner, Kara Irwin.
APPROVAL OF NEE UTES
Mr. Volante moved approval of the January 23, 2001 meeting minutes as submitted. Mr. Present
seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 5 -0 vote.
• LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS COM UTTEE
The roll was called by Julie Schettenhelm, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
John Glidden, Chair - arrived at 6:35 p.m. Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tern
Dennis Solomon, Chair Elect Joel Charming
Barry Present David Kendall
Dick Ansay
Steve Tarr
Ernest Volante
Also present were Senior Planners Talal Benothman and Edward Tombari, Principal Planners Steve
Cramer and Karen Craver, Planner Kara Irwin, and City Attorney Len Rubin.
Workshop
Petition TXT -00 04: Amendment to Land Development Regulaiions to AdoptArchitectural Design
Guidelines
A request by City staff to amend the City's land development regulations to include architectural
design guidelines for new non - residential development and redevelopment.
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Principal Planner Steve Cramer introduced Consultant David Kutner with Gladding Jackson Kercher
Anglin Lopez and Rhinehart, Inc., who discussed the principles implicit in the design guidelines for non-
residential development, and indicated that the draft design guidelines presented specifically responded
to each ofthe principles. Principal Planner Cramer advised that public comments had been received that
were not incorporated into the draft, but would be included in the next draft. Mr. Tarr commented this
was a great idea but he did not believe it would work for the City because much of the non - residential
was built out and the streets were not designed to have a sidewalk, a building, parking in the back, and
a downtown, but were designed for destination centers. Mr. Tarr indicated he believed the guidelines
would be ideal if the slate could be wiped clean and the City design could start over. Mr. Cramer
indicated the idea of the design guidelines had been conceived when the City was considering a City
Center in the Regional Center, and it was hoped the guidelines could be incorporated into new roadways
and mixed uses in the area from RCA Boulevard to Cabana Colony and from Prosperity Farms Road to
Military Trail primarily; and also in some other developments such as The Commons. Mr. Cramer
indicated these guidelines were intended to be minimum requirements. Mr. Tarr commented that PGA
Boulevard was a highway and he did not believe pedestrians would walk from Prosperity Farms Road
to Military Trail along PGA Boulevard to shop, to which Mr. Cramer responded that the intent was to
have side streets off of PGA Boulevard which would be like main streets where the guidelines could be
applied, such as in Legacy Place. Vice Chair Solomon requested and received clarification from Mr.
Kutner that the guidelines would be something that applicants could look at to get an idea of what the
• City was looking for regardless of how big or how; small their project, which could be only one isolated
building. Vice Chair Solomon commented these would be requirements and that some would be
waiverable. Mr. Kutner clarified that his firm had worked on these guidelines for over a year and was
currently working with several other communities to develop design guidelines, including Miramar, North
Miami Beach, the City of West Palm Beach for guidelines for South Dixie Highway, and would be doing
work in the Orlando area. Mr. Kutner indicated that although the palette had already been set in the
City, it continued to evolve and new opportunities would present themselves in which the guidelines
could be used for better development. Mr. Solomon questioned whether trademark colors would be
allowed, which Mr. Kutner indicated could be negotiated, and that the color standards had been selected
as a base for a starting point. Mr. Kutner encouraged the community not to allow two -story buildings
where the second story was a facade. It was noted that the guidelines applied to redevelopment as well
as new development. Vice Chair Solomon expressed his opinion that another workshop should be held
after the public comments had been incorporated. Chair Glidden, who had arrived at the meeting,
indicated he had mixed feelings about the guidelines, which fostered repetitive looking buildings, and
suggested this review include using some existing buildings to see how the guidelines would affect them.
Chair Glidden expressed his opinion that this would completely change the way the Commission did
business and although there were some very good things about the idea there were also some scary things
about it. Staff indicated that comparison of existing buildings was not in the scope of work for the
consultant, to which Mr. Glidden responded perhaps the scope should be increased to include this
exercise. A middle range project that was familiar was suggested as an example for evaluation. Chair
Glidden suggested use of a graphic to describe transitioning of a 5 -story building down to a 3 -story;
. asked where pitched or sloped roof materials were described; asked that articulated facades be defined
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better, indicated that the guideline restricting stories at sidewalk level was too restrictive; disagreed that
identical buildings should not be allowed and recommended that language should be included so that
identical buildings could be mirrored or juxtaposed. Chair Glidden expressed his opinion that 3 feet for
vertical articulation was too much and 4 feet for horizontal articulation was not enough, and that quantity
and the length of the building must be considered. Chair Glidden expressed thanks for the item on
screening mechanical equipment. Chair Glidden expressed agreement with the item regarding gutters and
downspouts. Mr. Glidden invited looking at Legacy Place for screening of service areas, and noted there
was a law that allowed small satellite dishes to go anywhere. The item which required mansard roofs to
wrap all the way around buildings was considered too broad a statement by Chair Glidden, who
suggested language with varied treatments. Chair Glidden noted that shopping centers and strip centers
could not be constructed under these guidelines. Mr. Glidden expressed his opinion that the guidelines
should not be rushed into. Staff indicated that the, next meeting would be another workshop.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The roll was called by Julie Schettenhehn , Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
• John Glidden, Chair Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tem.
Dennis Solomon, Chair Elect Joel Channing
Barry Present David Kendall
Dick Ansay
Steve Tarr
Ernest Volante
Recommendation to City Council
Petition MISC -00.22: Ballenlsles Parcel 28 Administrative Building
Urban Design Studio, agent for Darter Development Company, is proposing an amendment to a Site
Plan within a Planned Community Development (PCD), providing for a minor amendment to allow
for the existing Administrative Building to remain, under the operation of the Ballenlsles
HomeownersAssociation. The applicant is proposing no new construction. The site is located within
the Ballenlsles Planned Community Development, which is bounded by PGA Boulevard to the north,
Northlake Boulevard to the south, the Florida Turnpike to the wes4 and Afilitary Trail to the east
.01-42S-32E)
Senior Planner Ed Tombari reviewed the staff report, and explained that the applicant wished to delete
condition 2, and that staff recommended approval with the condition that the site plan and the landscape
plan which had been submitted be the site plan and landscape plan of record. Hank Skokowski, Urban
• Design Studio, agent for the petitioner, spoke on behalf ofthe petitioner. John Tiffany from Ballenlsles
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explained that the equity members of the golf club owned the budding in question and wanted to house
their Homeowners Association in it when the developer left. Mr. Solomon did not think it was proper
that the building be allowed to stay since the original purchasers had been told it would not stay, and
expressed his opinion that it looked out ofplace, and expressed doubt that 80+% of the equity owners
were in favor ofkeeping the building and that the $400,000 valuation was correct. Mr. Tiffany responded
that 1,200 of the equity members had authorized by their signatures their approval to keep the building,
and that it was not unsightly. Chair Glidden expressed his opinion that a deadline should be established.
Mr. Present questioned the history ofthis issue, to which staffresponded that in the past the homeowners
association had not been interested in retaining the building. Mr. Ansay expressed difficulty in approving
a building that did not meet City setbacks. Mr. Tarr asked if residents had received notice of this
meeting, to which staffresponded this was not a public hearing, and that no letters of opposition had been
received from the concerned citizens organization. Mr. Tiffany indicated that most of the residents were
aware of the meeting, and Mr. Tarr indicated favoring the request since the majority of the residents
wanted to keep the building. Mr. Tiffany explained that the building formerly belonged to the developer
but now belonged to the resident owners. Chair Glidden discussed options open to the Board. Petitioner
explained the building setbacks. Mr. Tiffany estimated the development company would be there
approximately another 2 -1/2 years until all the property was sold, and that within a year the building
should be taken over by the people who wanted to keep it.
• Mr. Solomon made a motion to deny petition MISC- 00 -22. Motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Present made a motion to recommend approval of petition M [SC-00 -22 to the City Council
with the following conditions:
1. This approval shall be consistent with the following approved site plan on file with the
Growth Management Department: July 8,1999 Site Plan, Urban Design Studio, Sheet 1
of 4.
2. This approval shall be consistent with the following landscape plan on file with the Growth
Management Department: September 12, 1997 Landscape Plan, Urban Design Studio,
1 Sheet.
3. The administrative building shall remain until July 6, 2003. Formal notification shall be
required to the heads of each homeowners association of any petitions to further extend the
deadline prior to July 6, 2003.
Mr. Tarr seconded the motion. Mr. Solomon indicated he did not believe this was a proper
motion and that the petitioner should amend their petition. Chair Glidden expressed his opinion
that the Board had the latitude to make amendments but it would be interesting to hear the
petitioner's comments. Mr. Tiffany indicated he did not support the motion. City Attorney
• Rubin indicated this was a proper motion. The motion carried 5-1.
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Recommendation to Cites Council
Petition AHSC- 01-01: Mirasol Parkway Landscaping and PCD Buffer
A request by Urban Design Studio, agent, for approval of Parkway Landscape Plans and PCD Buffer
Landscape Plans within the Alirasol (a.k.a. Golf Digest) Planned Community Development (PCD),
which is located at the northwest corner of Florida's Turnpike and PGA Boulevard The subject site
is 2,304.79 acres in size and consists of 2,145 single family homes, a golf course, a golf academy,
105,000 s f. of office space, 15,000 sf. of retail space, 10,000 s f. of community facilities, and 6,000
s.f. of sales center.
City Forester Mark Hendrickson presented the request. Ann Booth, Urban Design Studio, spoke on
behalf of the petitioner. The Board had no questions regarding the landscaping. Ms. Booth explained
that responsibility for payment of ongoing electric charges for the lighting had not yet been decided,
regarding which discussions were still continuing. Discussion ensued.. Ms. Booth explained that the
developer had agreed to install and maintain the lights and the question was whether it was appropriate
and fair to pass along charges to the homeowners or ifthe City could assist could participate as they did
with lighting on other streets. Comments from Craig Kunkle were read into the record. Petitioner
responded to each item, indicating the first plant size was specified the same for the rest ofthe category;
that street light fixtures had been approved by the City and had been ordered, that the 6-foot and 12 -foot
• walkways were not restricted and had drinking fountains located along the walkways, agreed to provide
quantities and spacing for the drinking fountains; explained that landscape lighting would be in the nodes
and that the petitioner would work with the City Forester regarding quantities; and that the fire station
plan approved by the City had a view across the lake through the pine trees. Mr. Ansay questioned
whether the City recommended a ratio of more native planting for this area, and the strong emphasis
on native plant materials was described. Mr. Tarr asked and the City Forester verified that some
landscaping would be taken for third and fourth lanes oftraffic along Jog Road in the future ifthose lanes
were ever built and that there would be a landscaped median for which detailed plans would need to be
approved. Ms. Booth described the history of Jog Road and commented that continuation to the north
and expansion to four lanes was very doubtful within the lifetimes of those present. Discussion ensued
regarding the City's position regarding payment for electrical costs for lighting. Mr. Hendrickson
explained that such agreements were negotiated and that similar parkway electrical costs for which the
City paid were along Northlake Boulevard south of PGA National through agreement with the County,
and a section ofDonald Ross Road in association with Frenchman's Creek. Ms. Booth estimated the cost
would be $10,000 annually. Mr. Solomon commented that in PGA National that Northern Palm Beach
County Improvement District paid for the electric, which was assessed back to the unit owners. Ms.
Booth requested this issue be discussed by City Council as a policy matter. Discussion ensued. Chair
Glidden passed the gavel to Vice Chair Solomon and made the following motion:
Mr. Glidden made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition MISC -01 -01 with
the following condition of approval as recommended by staff and with the explanation that this
• petition was being moved forward in this way with the express request that the City Council
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determine the matter of electrical based on City-wide policy, looking at specific comparable
instances such as PGA National.
1. The Master Association for the Mirasol PCD (a.k.a. Golf Digest) shall pay all electrical
costs for the Mirasol parkway (Jog Road, East-West Parkway and North -South Parkway)
street and pathway lighting.
Mr. Tarr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
The roll was called by Julie Schettenhehn, Secretary for the meeting.
Present Absent
John Glidden, Chair Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tem
Dennis Solomon, Chair Elect Joel Charming
Barry Present David Kendall
• Dick Ansay
Steve Tarr
Ernest Volante
Recommendation to City Council
Petition WAV- 00-03: Palm Beach Community Church MXD Use Waivers
The applicant has requested a waiverfrom the requirements of Policy 1.1.1.3 to waive the mandatory
residential requirement thatprovides for the inclusion of a residential component within the mix of
uses on properties designated Mixed Use on the City's Future Land Use Map.
Senior Planner Talal Benothman reviewed the request and recommended that in the future these types
of waivers be reviewed when the PCD Master Plan or the PUD Master Plan was submitted for approval
so that the waiver could be linked to the site plan approval and so that it would be known that the waiver
was granted based on an actual site plan under review. Mr. Glidden indicated he had discussed the
waiver with the applicant, and clarified with Mr. Benothman that the only item now under consideration
was to remove the residential component. Discussion ensued. Donaldson Hearing, representative for
the petitioner and the Bourland Center, introduced. others present on behalf of the petitioner, described
the overall project, and requested direction for the process. Mr. Hearing explained that the Bourland
Center was meant to be a bridge between the City and Palm Beach Community Church, providing a
center for the performing arts. Mr. Hearing discussed the request and clarified that non residential MXD
• was the request being made. Mr. Glidden reviewed the process anticipated for this project and requested
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further clarification from the applicant. Mr. Hearing explained that there was a MXD land use but it did
not define residential and non residential but did talk about a waiver from the residential requirement.
Mr. Hearing clarified that the applicant believed the site was most appropriately considered as a non-
residential MM and believed the code required a waiver to remove the residential component, and
requested direction. A statement from Joel Channing indicated he was not absolutely against it but the
plan needed to show a well- designed project, which Chair Glidden indicated he also supported. Mr.
Benothman clarified that the Comprehensive Plan required a residential component be included in any
parcel designated mixed use, which, ifwaived, by default became non - residential mixed use, and that the
applicant did not want to have no residential but did not wish to comply with the vertical integration
requirement. Mr. Benothman indicated this was the same situation as in Legacy Place. Chair Glidden
questioned if the Board was comfortable without vertical integration so long as the project was well
designed. A poll of the Board indicated the members would be comfortable considering hearing all the
waivers, were looking for a well-designed project and for some integration, and for some PGA
Boulevard overlay attention. Chair Glidden requested that the applicant work with nearby neighborhood
groups, which Mr. Hearing indicated was the intent of the applicant.
Workshop
Petition DRI -00-01 & PCD- 00-01: Parcels 27.09 and 27.13 at the Regional Center, Notice of
Proposed Change to the Master Plan
• The applicant proposes amendments to the adopted Master Plan of Development/Map H for the
Regional CenterDRI consisting of minorroa&vay reconfigurations, land use conversions, relocation
of parcels within the DRI, and incorporating a conversion matrix into the development order.
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Senior Planner Talal Benothman reviewed the staff report. Dodi Glas, Urban Design Studio, agent for
the applicant, noted this was the final phase of development scheduled for the DRI, and that this notice
of proposed change was intended to provide flexibility with how remaining uses could be developed
within the DRI without having to keep coming back with NOPC's. Ms. Glas reviewed the proposed
changes. Mr. Solomon questioned whether the park would be conveyed to the City, to which Ms. Glas
responded she believed the intent was that it would be a public park maintained and operated by the
property owner but the lake itselfbelonged to Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District. Ms.
Glas clarified that the six-acre cultural center parcel would he broken into two three -acre parcels, one
ofwhich would become more open space and the other spreading out the residential on the east side of
the lake. Staff indicated their recommendations would be made with the public hearing. Chair Glidden
recapped the comments and indicated he had no further questions.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Commission.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chair Glidden encouraged everyone to review their package on Legacy Place before the workshop.
Chair Glidden reported Alternate David Kendall was taking a class, to which he had committed before
joining the Board, which met every Tuesday night through May, and Mr. Glidden had suggested he
contact the City and explain that and that since he was an alternate that he could be available on an
emergency basis.
It was recommended that comments from the City Council Liaison be placed at the beginning of the
agenda.
Staff was requested to provide reports on how items passed along to City Council had been handled at
that level.
Mr. Solomon suggested the possibility ofrevisiting the LDWsto clarify cou icting items. Staffindicated
they would look at that again.
Chair Glidden indicated the Board would like to see everything at once, including signage.
• Chair Glidden expressed hope that the City Planning and Building Departments work closely together
so that items that were of concern to this Board did not just get permitted and built.
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Mr. Cramer announced a new Growth Management Director would start March 12.
An identification card for Board members was requested.
The March 13 regular meeting was rescheduled for March 6 because the election was to be held on
March 13.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will
be held February 13, 2001.
APPROVED:
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John Glidden, Chair
Dennis Solomon;
Craig Kunkle, Jr., Chair Pro Tem
Joel Charming
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Dick Ansay
Ernest Volonte
Alternate David Kendall
Julie Schettenh ft, Secretary for the Meeting
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