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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 062403CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 24, 2003 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chair Craig Kunkle 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. REPORT BY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR Growth Management Administrator Charles Wu reported the following petitions had been approved by City Council at their June 5, 2003 meeting: NOPC change for the Regional Center, Downtown at the Gardens site plan (3 -1 vote with Vice Mayor Sabatello dissenting because he wanted a walkway between the garage and the main building); Anspach parking lot expansion; Communication towers amendment to the LDR's approved on second reading; and the Old Palm PCD spline road to be approved on the first certificate of occupancy. APPROVAL OF ,MINUTES Mr. Hansen made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2003 and June 10, 2003 meetings as submitted. Mr. Pennell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. ROLL CALL Betty Laur, Secretary for the meeting called the' roll for Planning & Zoning Commission and Local Planning Agency: Present Absent Chairman Craig Kunkle Chairman Pro Tem John Glidden Vice Chairman Barry Present Joel Channing Dennis Solomon Douglas Pennell Randolph Hansen Alternate Michael Panczak Also in attendance were Growth Management Administrator Charles Wu, Senior Planners Michael Sanchez and Natalie Wong, Planner Brad Wiseman, and City Attorney Christine Tatum. Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 relluUri rv"- Ui -ii: IVIEFUSUI r►ucn — rlurinvu yrlll "evelUUnieril A request by Audrey Huggins of Gee & Jenson, Inc., on behalf of North American Properties & Investors, Inc., to develop a Commercial Planned Unit Development (PUD) on an approximately 24- acre site. The site is located at the northwest corner of PGA Boulevard and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Planner Brad Wiseman presented the revised drawings requested at the last meeting. Shawn MacIntyre, North American Properties, reviewed details of changes made to the convenience store: north elevation changes, addition of a tower, deletion of window elements, and raised roof on the front with larger corner elements. Mr. Maclntyre explained that the changes were a result of the May 27 sketch of the roof plan for the convenience store. A retail space signage exhibit depicting 60% of allowable signage was reviewed. Chair Kunkle announced that this was a continuation of a public hearing and declared the public hearing open. Hearing no continents from the public, Chair Kunkle declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Glidden disclosed he had reviewed drawings submitted by the applicant since the last meeting, but he had not met with anyone. Dale Halley, President of North American Properties in Florida, indicated the reasons for the placement ofthe convenience store towers (the northeast tower was pulled out away from the building) were due to allowing room for the trash compacter and emergency generators, pulling one tower out and pushing the other in. Mr. Glidden recommended moving the northwest corner tower 3 -4 feet to the east to let the roofs tie into the tower element, to which the applicant agreed. Mr. Glidden commented that the columns added to the front elevation of the gas station building needed to be demonstrated as free standing on the City Council submittal. Mr. Glidden commented that on the elevation that showed tenant signage the applicant was showing 60% allowable, and his comment had not been regarding code — rather, he had suggested going 60% ofthe stucco face on which the sign sat. The applicant confirmed that was their request. On the tower feature, the sign area was agreed upon to be the area shown down to the top of the decorative trim. Mr. Glidden commented that on the side elevation the sloped roof element was against the tower in the rear and questioned what it was against in the front. The applicant responded that in the front it was against the higher parapet wall. Mr. Glidden observed that the parapet element wrapped around about 60% ofthe large rectangular mass and covered a lot of ground, causing him to wonder if it was too weak or too thin. Mr. Channing commented he had hoped the applicant would get rid ofthe parapet all around so the building would not look so much like a large box. The applicant advised the lower roof had been raised. Mr. Channing commented the parapet died into the mansard and was not worked out right, and asked if the applicant had increased the density of plant material to the northeast. The applicant responded the amount of landscaping was the same as at the last meeting but they had increased it from the original submittal. Mr. Channing commented where closest to the toll booth he had suggested a retaining wall and half a berm; the applicant explained there had been conflicting views from other commissioners so they had only added more landscaping. Mr. Pennell asked why there were two towers on the left and three on the right, causing a lack of symmetry, and commented he had thought the two towers with arches were going to go up to the height of the roof. Mr. Halley explained the applicant had tried to achieve the stepping down effect requested at the last meeting. Mr. Hansen commended that the applicant for trying to respond to '2 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 the commission's comments, and stated a lot of good things were starting to happen, but the large building still read as a box. Mr. Hansen commented the top trim did not work well and recommended a heavy cornice for that area. Mr. Hansen advised he did not think the elevations were drawn quite right according to the roof plan. The location where the parapet met the mansard and its appearance was discussed. Mr. Hansen recommended,to help finish that off, to turn the corner of the roofing material 90 degrees back against the parapet. The applicant agreed to add some type of angle. Mr. Hansen stated his biggest concern was the box, but it had been significantly improved. The applicant requested a workshop to discuss details after this commission's vote and before City Council presentation. Mr. Hansen commented in the front elevation, the tops of the back towers should be depicted with a light line. Mr. Panczak commented the applicant was working hard to meet the comments and suggested they consider raising the double arch towers to eliminate the boxiness. Mr. Hafley explained that had been considered; however, it had accentuated the box. Chair Kunkle commented the applicant had responded to what they had heard. MOTION: Mr. Present made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition PUD- 01 -11. Mr. Pennell seconded the motion. During discussion of the motion, Mr. Hansen requested an addition to the motion that the applicant incorporate the elements that had been discussed. Mr. Hansen stated he personally did not agree with raising the corner elements higher but the top of the parapet needed to be changed and roofs needed to be wrapped. It was agreed that the applicant would meet individually with Mr. Hansen to work out the final cornice details and the way the roof tied in. The signage was clarified to be 60% of the rectangular area on the surface adjacent above and below and not to exceed code, with which the applicant agreed. Motion carried by 6 -1 vote with Mr. Channing opposed. Senior Planners Michael Sanchez and Natalie Wong presented the following requests. Mr. Sanchez explained there would be a brief presentation for each of the newly annexed areas, and asked for a vote on land use designation for each area. Chair Kunkle left the meeting and Mr. Panczak voted in his place on the following agenda items. Public Hearing (LPA) Petition CP- 03 -01: Large -scale land use amendment for Garden Oaks A City- initiated request for a large -scale land use map amendment for a newly annexed site to change the current land use designation of the Garden Oaks residential development, consisting of approximately 116.3 acres, from a Palm Beach County Residential High 8 (RH8) land use designation to a City of Palm Beach Gardens Residential Los (RL) land use designation. The site is located approximately 1,250 feet south of Northlake Boulevard, on the east side of Military Trail. And Public Hearing (P&Z) Petition ZON- 03 -01: Garden Oaks Rezoning A City- initiated request for the rezoning of a newly annexed 116.30 -acre residential community 3 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 known as Garden Oaks, from a Palm Beach County zoning designation Residential Medium (R* to City Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay with an underlying zoning of Residential Low -3(RL- 3). The site is located approximately 1,250 feet south of Northlake Boulevard, on the east side of Military Trail. Following staffpresentation, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing open for Petitions CP -03 -01 and ZON- 03 -01. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CP -03 -01 as submitted by staff. Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. MOTION: Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition ZON -03 -01 as submitted by staff. Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearin$ (LPA) Petition CP- 03 -02: Small -scale land use amendment for Mary Circle Residential Development A City- initiated request for a small -scale land use map amendment for a newly annexed site to change the current land use designation of 46 parcels, consisting of 8.04 acres, from a Palm Beach County Residential High 8 (RH8) land use designation to a City of Palm Beach Gardens Residential Low (RL) land use designation. The 8.04 acre site is located on the east side of Military Trail immediately north of the Garden Oaks Residential Community. And Public Hearing (P&Z) Petition ZON- 03 -02: Mary Circle Rezoning Residential Development A City- initiated request for the rezoning of a newly annexed area known as Mary Circle, from a Palm Beach County zoning designation Residential High 8 (RH8) to Residential Low- 3(RL -3) for 46 parcels The8.04 -acre site is located on the east#de of Military Trail, immediately north of Garden Oaks Residential Community. Following staffpresentation, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing open for Petitions CP -03 -02 and ZON- 03 -02. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Channing noted there were 23 non - conforming dwellings. Ms. Wong confirmed the nature of the non - conformities to be lot width, size, etc., and that if a dwelling needed more than 50% rehabilitation it would have to be torn down, which was a matter of policy. MOTION• Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CP -03 -02 as submitted by staff. Mr. Channing seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 MOTION: Mr. Solomon made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition ZON -03 -02 as submitted by staff. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing (LPA) Petition CP- 03 -05: Small -scale land use amendment for Mary Circle Commercial Development A City- initiated request for a small -scale land use map amendment for a newly annexed site to change the current land use designation of 4 commercial lots, consisting of 1.54 acres, from a Palm Beach County Commercial High 8 (CH8) land, use designation to a City of Palm Beach Gardens Commercial (C) land use designation. The site is located on the east side of Military Trail approximately 1,100 feet south of Northlake Boulevard. And Public Hearing (P &Z) Petition ZON- 03 -05: Mary Circle Commercial Rezoning A City - initiated request for the rezoning of a newly annexed 1.54 -acre site from a Palm Beach County zoning designation Residential Medium (RM) to City General Commercial (CG -1) for four (4) commercial parcels The site is located on the east side of Military Trail approximately 1,100 feet south of Northlake Boulevard. Following staffpresentation, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing open for Petitions CP -03 -05 and ZON- 03 -05. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Channing confirmed with Ms. Wong;that notices of these public hearings had been sent to all property owners. Ms. Wong explained there had been a lot of phone calls after the notices went out, and most questions had been answered. Ms. Wong explained that the owners of non - conforming lots were no better or worse off than previously, and could construct anything consistent with code. MOTION• Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CP -03 -05 as submitted by staff. Mr. Glidden seconded the,motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. MOTION• Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition ZON -03 -05 as submitted by staff. Mr. Glidden seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Public Hearing (LPA) Petition CP- 03 -03: Large -scale land use amendment for Sunset Drive Residential Development A City- initiated request for a large -scale land use map amendment for a newly annexed site to change the current land use designation for 62 residential parcels, consisting of 25.05 acres, from a Palm Beach County Residential High 8 (RH8) land use designation to a City of Palm Beach Gardens Residential Medium (RM) land use designation.' The site is located on the west side of Interstate 95, 5 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 south of Northlake Boulevard. And Public Hearin$ (P&Z) Petition ZON- 03 -03: Sunset Drive Residential Development Rezoning A City- initiated request for the rezoning of a newly annexed area known as Sunset Drive, from a Palm Beach County zoning designation Residential Medium (RM) to Palm Beach Gardens Residential Medium (RM) for 62 residential parcels. The 25.05 acre site is located on the west side of Interstate 95, south of Northlake Boulevard. Following staff presentation, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing open for Petitions CP -03 -03 and ZON- 03 -03. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing closed. Growth Management Director Wu explained staff was looking into resources to help the residents hook up to water and sewer. MOTION: Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CP -03 -03 as submitted by staff. Mr. Glidden seconded themotion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. MOTION: Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition ZON -03 -03 as submitted by staff. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. Petition CP- 03 -04: Small -scale land use amendment for Sunset Drive Commercial Development A City - initiated request for a small -scale land -use map amendment for a newly annexed site to change the current land use designation of two commercial parcels, consisting of2.13 acres, from a Palm Beach County Commercial High 8 (CH8) land use designation to a City of Palm Beach Gardens Commercial (C) land use designation. The site is located at the southwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and Interstate 95. And Public Hearing (P&Z) Petition ZON- 03 -04: Sunset Commercial Development Rezoning A City- initiated request for the rezoning of two newly annexed parcels of land totaling 2.13 acres from a Palm Beach County zoning designation Residential Medium (RM) to City General Commercial (CG-1). The site is located at the southwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and Interstate 95. Following staff presentation, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing open for Petitions CP -03 -04 and ZON- 03 -04. Hearing no comments from the public, Vice Chair Present declared the public hearing closed. 10 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 MOTION• Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition CP -03 -04 as submitted by staff. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. MOTION: Mr. Channing made a motion to recommend to City Council approval of Petition ZON -03 -04 as submitted by staff. Mr. Solomon seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous 7 -0 vote. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to come before the Commission. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wu announced that on July 14 a joint meeting with Lake Park would be held at 7 p.m. at Lake Park Town Hall. Commissioners were asked to hold the materials recently sent to them, for a future presentation. �7 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes June 24, 2003 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held July 8, 2003. APPROVED: II _Craig Kunkle, Jr.; Chair Barry Present, ' �- e Chair i Betty Laur, Secretary for the Meeting